Media: Netherlands to allocate additional $429 million to Ukraine for 2024
The Dutch government has also set aside 1.5 billion euros ($1.6 billion) for Ukraine for 2025.
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US general says Russian forces replaced battlefield losses 'far faster' than expected
"The overall message I would give you is (Russia's military has) grown back to what they were before (February 2022)," said General Christopher Cavoli, the top U.S. commander in Europe, in a written statement to Congress.
EU's ambassador to Georgia says foreign agents bill 'incompatible' with European values
"We are seriously concerned. These are legitimate concerns about transparency, which should not be used to justify the restriction of space and the stigmatization of civil society organizations," Pawel Herczynski, the EU's ambassador to Georgia.
Media: Russian soldier charged for voluntary surrender for first time since mobilization introduced
There are few details known about the case, Mediazona reported, and the circumstances of his alleged surrender were not clarified. The soldier was also charged with desertion, the court file said.
Ukraine signs new partnership agreement with UN migration agency
The agreement entails "enhanced cooperation for Ukraine's reconstruction, personal data protection, digitalization, and cybersecurity," the ministry said. It will also help "improve migration," as well as "border policies and processes."
German state-owned gas trader considering storing natural gas in Ukraine again
Ukraine has been encouraging foreign traders to store gas in its vast underground gas storage (UGS) facilities, the majority of which are located in western Ukraine.
US general says Ukraine will soon run out of shells, anti-air missiles without US aid
General Christopher Cavoli said that Russian forces were firing five shells for every one shell that Ukraine fired, a disparity which he warned could increase to 10 to one in coming weeks.
Media: Satellite imagery shows damage at aircraft factory in Russia's Voronezh Oblast after reported drone strike
The imagery shared by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Schemes project showed a building with a collapsed roof.
UN says more than 600 Ukrainian civilians killed or injured in March, up 20% from February
Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the HRMMU said that at least 10,810 civilians have been killed and at least 20,556 injured.
Spanish PM Sanchez calls for increased EU defense spending in response to threats from Russia
While Spain has increased its military spending since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it stood at 1.26% of its GDP as of the end of 2023, far below the 2% benchmark for NATO members.
Russia announces investigation into Ukrainian company Burisma, linked to Biden's son, for financing terrorism
Hunter Biden previously served on the board of Burisma from 2014-2019, which overlapped with Joe Biden's second term as vice president.
Court in Russia rejects Google's appeal over $50 million fine related to Ukraine content
Google's legal problems with Russia preceded the full-scale war. The company was fined 7.2 billion rubles ($92.6 million) in December 2021 for failing to take down content that Russia has banned.
Bloomberg: Trade of yuan in Russia's foreign exchange market reaches record high
The data was another illustration of the increasing importance of the yuan in Russia's economy amid the growing de-coupling from Western financial systems.
Denmark announces $5.8 million in aid for Ukraine's energy infrastructure
"Energy security and supply is being used as a weapon against Ukraine to wear down Ukrainian citizens," said Danish Energy Minister Lars Aagaard.
Russian missile ship set on fire near Kaliningrad, Ukraine's intelligence claims
A source from Ukraine's military intelligence confirmed to the Kyiv Independent that its operatives were behind the fire.
Media: Molotov cocktails thrown at Russian Embassy in Lithuania
A spokesperson for the Lithuanian police said that two separate attacks had occurred, first on April 7 and then again on April 8. Both reportedly happened in the early morning.
Romania-led NATO naval exercise begins in Black Sea
According to a press release by the Romanian navy, the exercise will involve more than 2,000 soldiers, 27 ships, 17 planes, and other military-technical equipment.
Media: Identities confirmed of more than 50,000 Russians killed in Ukraine
The research, using open-source analysis, only cites those confirmed as being killed, thus almost certainly undercounting the real total.
Zelensky signs sanctions order against several Ukrainian businessmen, dozens of companies
A total of 86 companies were on the sanctions list, most of which were Ukrainian. Some Russian and Chinese companies were listed as well.
FT: Czechia warns Russia is trying to sabotage railways in Europe
Czech Transportation Minister Martin Kupka said that Russia has made "thousands of attempts to weaken our (railway) systems" since the beginning of the full-scale war.
US announces new sanctions against shipping company linked to Iranian military
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said that the move was in part guided by the goal of "disrupting Iran's ability to...support Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine."
Ukrainian man sentenced to life in prison for role in helping target attack on Kramatorsk cafe that killed 13
The well-known writer Victoria Amelina was among those killed in the strike.
Governor: 4 children brought back from Russian-occupied territory
The four children returned included a 14-year-old girl with a disability, and three boys, one aged 12 and two 15-year-olds.
Poll: Fewer than 50% of Ukrainians believe war will end with restoration of 1991 borders
The 45% of respondents who believed that Ukraine would regain all of its territory represented a decrease from a high point in February 2023, in which 74% of respondents believed it was possible.
Ukrainian-born Republican Congresswoman Spartz says she won't vote for Ukraine aid bill
Victoria Spartz has previously supported aid for Ukraine and spoken about the war in deeply personal terms, but also attracted controversy for her attacks against President Volodymyr Zelensky and Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak.
Bloomberg: Top Republicans say Ukraine aid vote weeks away, contradicting Johnson's shorter timeline
The comments differed from an assertion from House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said on April 1 that it would be held "right after Easter."
Zara, Bershka, other fashion brands reopen stores in Ukraine
The media outlet RBC-Ukraine shared videos of long lines of people waiting to enter the stores.
German customs detains ship loaded with sanctioned Russian uranium, lumber
The cargo ship, named Atlantic Navigator II, is registered in the Marshall Islands, but has a largely Russian crew. It was forced to stop in Rostock due to propeller damage, where it encountered trouble with German customs agents due to its cargo of sanctioned goods.
Ruling party in Georgia will again try to pass 'foreign agents' law withdrawn following protests in 2023
The bill, popularly known in Georgia as the "Russian law" for its resemblance to similar legislation passed there, was introduced previously in early 2023 by the Georgian Dream party.
Poll: More than half of Lithuanians opposed to any kind of military deployment to Ukraine
According to the poll, only 15% of respondents were in favor of sending troops to Ukraine, but on the condition that other Western allies do so as well.
Politico: Ukrainian officers complain of pattern of receiving Western weapons systems 'when they're no longer relevant'
Russia has been steadily adapting its defensive capabilities to counter new Western weapons as they arrive, unnamed Ukrainian military officials told Politico.
CNN: Ukraine reportedly using AI to help target drones
The AI-powered drones have reportedly been used as part of Ukraine's ongoing campaign to target the Russian energy industry.
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