Kuleba visits Serbia for first time since beginning of full-scale war
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, Prime Minister Milos Vucevic, and his Serbian counterpart Marko Djuric.
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EU Council extends export tariffs suspension for Ukraine for another year
The extension of the free-trade regime also included two new "safeguard mechanisms to protect the EU market."
Ukrainian-born Congresswoman Spartz wins Republican primary
Congresswoman Victoria Spartz was among the 112 Republicans in Congress who voted against aid for Ukraine in April.
Parliament approves extension of martial law
Under martial law, Ukrainian men aged between 18 and 60, with some exceptions, are not allowed to leave the country as they may be called up for military service.
Russian soldier deserting from army arrested in Poland
The Polish media outlet RMF24 later added that the man was not in uniform and unarmed, but that military documents were found indicating he had fought in Ukraine.
Investigation reveals that almost 11,000 criminal cases have been halted because defendants volunteered to fight
According to the investigation, the most common cases halted by courts were theft, car accidents involving criminal misconduct, and drug trafficking.
Ukraine marks first 'Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism' in WWII since official date change in 2023
President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law in 2023 officially changing the date of Ukraine's World War II commemoration to May 8, aligning it with most of Europe and indicating a full break from the Soviet-era holiday.
Zelensky says Cape Verde is first African country to agree to join peace summit
President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with Cape Verdean Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva on the phone and "thanked him for his support for the peace formula and his personal principled position on the Russian invasion."
European Parliament lawmakers call for suspension of Georgia's EU candidate status
The letter said the "continued undemocratic behavior of the Georgian authorities, in particular their aggressiveness in pushing through a 'Russian-style' law on foreign agents, silencing and using force against peaceful demonstrators, has crossed the line."
Putin inaugurated for 5th term in office in ceremony largely boycotted by West
The inauguration was attended by representatives from six EU countries: France, Hungary, Slovakia, Greece, Malta, and Cyprus.
Bugging devices found in room where Polish government was scheduled to meet
Jacek Dobrzynski, a spokesperson for the Polish security service, said that the devices had been found and dismantled in a meeting room in Katowice.
Estonian parliament declares Russian Orthodox Church 'sponsor of Russian military aggression'
Patriarch Kirill, the head of the church, is a staunch backer of Russian President Vladimir Putin and has been accused of using his subordinates in Ukraine and other countries to spread Russian propaganda.
Media: UK Defense Ministry hit by cyberattack from China-linked hackers
The latest cyberattack was reportedly directly attributed to the Chinese state, according to Sky News. It targeted the payroll system of defense ministry employees and resulted in the breach of an unspecified amount of personal data.
Reuters: France to send ambassador to Putin's inauguration
Many European countries, such as the U.K., Estonia, Czechia, and others, have said they will boycott the inauguration ceremony.
Russia to hold tactical nuclear weapons drills amid 'threats by certain Western officials'
The purpose of the exercises is to "maintain the readiness of personnel and equipment" to "unconditionally ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Russian state," the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Italian defense minister calls for truce in Ukraine, peace negotiations with Russia
The comments indicated a change of heart from Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, who said in November 2023 that the "time is not yet ripe" for ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia claims 6 killed, 35 injured in drone attack on Belgorod Oblast
Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that drones had struck vehicles transporting workers to a factory near the village of Berezovka, and that six people died on the spot.
Top Congress Democrat says 'Pro-Putin faction' of Republicans stalled Ukraine aid
U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries singled out Republican congresswoman and conspiracy theorist Marjorie Taylor Greene, who he characterized as leading the faction.
Georgian president accuses government of being 'prone to making concessions to Russia'
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili was referring to the controversial foreign agents law, known popularly among its opponents in Georgia as the Russian law, which Georgian Dream is attempting to pass in parliament.
National Bank institutes largest package of currency liberalization measures since February 2022
"This move, together with other measures by the NBU, should allow Ukrainian businesses to 'breathe to their full potential' and help attract private capital to recover the economy," said NBU Governor Andriy Pyshnyy.
Ukraine says close to $500,000 in reconstruction funds for Borodianka 'disappeared'
After an audit, there was a discrepancy of Hr 14 million (around $353,000) related to plastic-metal windows, which were earmarked for installation but never actually put in. The State Audit Service said local governments should "ensure more thorough control" over reconstruction funding and added that the case had been referred to the Prosecutor General's Office to determine whether criminal wrongdoing had occurred.
Media: Investigation links SBU official to luxury real estate purchases
The investigation alleges that Loif's mother Hanna, who is a schoolteacher, managed to purchase two pieces of luxury real estate worth an estimated collective total of Hr 16 million (~$405,000).
Russian media: Raiffeisen Bank will begin exiting Russia in summer 2024
The Vienna-based bank group, the largest remaining Western bank in Russia, has been under increasing pressure since the start of Russia's all-out war to scale down its activities in the country.
EU, NATO denounce Russia's cyberattacks on Germany, Czechia
"This type of behavior is contrary to the UN norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace, such as impairing the use and operation of critical infrastructure," the European Council said.
Military intelligence carries out cyberattack in Russia's Tatarstan
The attack reportedly targeted internet providers and mobile operators in the Russian republic.
Macron says he would consider sending troops to Ukraine in case of Russian breakthrough, Ukrainian request
French President Emmanuel Macron added that such conditions did not currently exist.
Lawmaker accused of illegally acquiring close to $300,000
NABU did not mention the name of the suspect, but Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing sources, that it was Andrii Klochko, a member of President Volodymyr Zelensky's Servant of the People party.
US says Russia used chemical weapons in Ukraine
Chloropicrin is often used as an herbicide. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), exposure to its vapors can cause severe irritation to the skin, eyes, and, if inhaled, internal organs.
Media: At least 8 injured in latest police crackdown on protests in Georgia
The injuries were severe enough to require the hospitalization of the eight individuals, one of whom has already been discharged.
NGO alleges Russia bombed Syrian hospital in new UN complaint
Russian forces operating in Syria have been accused by the U.N. and other organizations of committing war crimes in the country, including the intentional bombing of hospitals and the usage of "double-tap" attacks, a tactic Russia has repeated in Ukraine.
Media: Russia sets up display of captured Western military hardware in Moscow
According to BBC, more than 30 Western-made armored vehicles were on display, including a U.S. Abrams tank.
Republican Congresswoman Greene launches effort to oust Johnson following passage of Ukraine aid
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has voiced a number of complaints against Speaker Mike Johnson but has particularly focused on his decision to allow a vote on aid for Ukraine.
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