U.S. House approves Ukraine aid
The lower house of the U.S. Congress adopted H.R.8035 "Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024", which provides for more than $60 billion in support for Ukraine.
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Ukrainian president's address to EU leaders
The events in Chernihiv reflect our key need now - the need for air defense.
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Norwegian foreign minister visits Odesa, Chisinau
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Ukrainian, Polish foreign ministers to hold consultations on security issues
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