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Ukraine wins debt relief and IMF flexibility in DC — but growth outlook dims
WASHINGTON — Ukraine secured two wins in Washington, D.C. this week, including an extension of a debt repayment freeze, as well as signals that the International Monetary Fund would be open to easing some of the tougher elements of the fund's $8.1 loan program to Kyiv. Kyiv signed a deal with international partners to suspend debt service due by Ukraine until the end of February 2030, extending a previous arrangement reached in 2023, the finance ministry said on April 17. The fund also signale
Russia begins development of major manganese deposit in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Russia is moving to develop a major manganese deposit in occupied parts of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Russian media reported on April 17.
Iran threatens to shut Strait of Hormuz if US naval blockade persists
Iran signaled on April 17 that access through the Strait of Hormuz remains conditional, despite earlier claims that the key shipping route was open.
Ukraine war latest: Over 600 attacks on enlistment officers recorded since start of full-scale war, police say
Key developments on April 17: * Over 620 attacks on enlistment officers recorded since start of full-scale war, police say * Ukrainian forces contain Russian attempts to advance near Vovchansk, military says * Oil prices plummet as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'completely open' * New roads, artillery positions built in Belarus near Ukraine border, Zelensky says * Ukraine brings back almost 20 children from Russian-occupied territories, Russia over past week At least 620 attacks against enli
New roads, artillery positions built in Belarus near Ukraine border, Zelensky says
"We believe that Russia will once again attempt to drag Belarus into its war," the Ukrainian president said on April 17.
Zelensky sanctions 121 Russian commanders responsible for missile attacks
Those sanctioned include commanders of Russia’s long-range aviation, which has launched over 4,100 missiles since the start of the full-scale invasion, including strikes on civilian targets such as the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, residential buildings, and infrastructure.
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