In Russia, at least 12 migrants detained near the Finnish border were recruited to take part in the war in Ukraine, being promised a 12-month contract "with a decent allowance and healthcare" without being expelled from the country or banned from entering it.
The strengthening of military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran, which exchange sophisticated military capabilities, not only fuels Russia's aggression against Ukraine but also increases the armed threat from Iran in the Middle East.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects the Verkhovna Rada to hold crucial votes this week, particularly those related to preparations for the launch of membership negotiations with the EU.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have discussed Ukraine's progress in completing the implementation of the recommendations of the European Commission.
Ukraine's defense forces repelled attacks by Russian troops in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka, and Zaporizhzhia sectors in the past 24 hours.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has met with NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander of the United States European Command, General Christopher Cavoli and Commander of Security Assistance Group-Ukraine Antonio Aguto.
The International Monetary Fund has confirmed that Ukraine will need at least USD 42 billion in external support in 2024 to ensure financial and external economic stability.
Russia’s obsession with the war has become the only raison d'être for the Kremlin and, regardless of the price, the Russian dictator needs to show some gains in the war against Ukraine before his presidential campaign.
During the 24th EU-China summit in Beijing, the European Union strongly encouraged China to engage on the Ukrainian Peace Formula and insisted that China should refrain from supplying lethal weapons to Russia.
The IMF Executive Board is scheduled to meet next Monday to discuss the second review of the EFF program for Ukraine, which will open the possibility of receiving the next tranche for the Ukrainian economy.