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Ukraine is preparing to welcome a high-level US delegation comprising Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. According to Ukrainian officials, the visit may take place shortly after Orthodox Easter, which falls on 12 April this year
Legislative changes have come into force in Germany that significantly alter the rules governing men’s stays abroad. From now on, citizens aged between 17 and 45 must obtain special permission if they plan to leave the country for a period exceeding three months
Ukrainian gardeners are bracing themselves for a challenging season. Following a harsh winter reminiscent of the anomalies of 15 years ago, the trees have been faced with an unusually early spring. Whilst orchards in Zakarpattia are already in bloom, farmers in Bukovyna and Vinnytsia are anxiously awaiting the return of frosts, which could completely destroy the stone fruit crop
Despite the existence of preferential schemes, mortgages in Ukraine remain out of reach for most people. Danylo Getmantsev, Chair of the Verkhovna Rada’s Finance Committee, has spoken about a new large-scale government initiative
Ukraine is no longer just dreaming of the EU market — our products are already well-known and loved there. Over the past two years, the share of sales to the EU has risen to 36%. Ukrainian butter, cheese and milk are now becoming a familiar sight on the shelves of European shops
Ukraine is in the final stages of establishing a Special Tribunal to investigate Russia’s crime of aggression. Sixteen states have already given their preliminary confirmation, which is the minimum legal requirement for the process to begin
US intelligence believes that Iran has retained a significant portion of its missile and drone capabilities despite strikes by the US and Israel. These are assessments made over the past few days.
The United Arab Emirates has stated its readiness to join forces with the US and its allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The country is also promoting the idea of an international coalition and a corresponding UN Security Council resolution.
In the Charlie Kirk murder case, Tyler Robinson’s defence team has argued that the bullet recovered during the post-mortem examination may not have come from the rifle that the prosecution links to the defendant. The new arguments are set out in a court submission.
Iran’s massive attacks on the Gulf states are leading to the rapid depletion of interceptor stocks and increasing the region’s dependence on US support.
Law enforcement officers have arrested a woman suspected of attempting to smuggle Ukrainian women abroad under the pretence of offering them employment.
The European Union is preparing potential measures in the event that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán wins the election again. Options under consideration include changes to voting rules, financial pressure and restrictions on Budapest’s influence.