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The Ukrainian and German defence ministers, Mykhailo Fedorov and Boris Pistorius, signed a letter of intent in Kyiv regarding the launch of Brave Germany – a joint programme for the development of defence technologies and the support of innovative start-ups.
The Security Service of Ukraine has announced that new charges have been brought against former MP Yevhen Murayev.
The European Union is working on a 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which may include restrictions targeting banks, religious figures, Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ and companies selling Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territories.
Tokyo University of Science in Japan has opened a laboratory where medical experiments are carried out by robots without human involvement.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to minimise their use of petrol, gas and diesel due to the sharp rise in oil prices.
Over the weekend, the situation at petrol stations became mixed: whilst some chains have kept their old prices, others have surprised motorists by adjusting their prices. The biggest price rise has been for petrol.
This year’s 9 May parade in Moscow took place without tanks or heavy military equipment. Against the backdrop of losses on the front line and attacks by Ukrainian drones, the Russian authorities have stepped up security measures and redeployed air defence systems to the capital.
During his visit to Kyiv, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced his intention to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the development of new weapons. This includes, in particular, the joint production of long-range unmanned aerial systems.
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Ukraine is preparing a major reform of the armed forces, which will involve new contracts with guaranteed demobilisation, pay rises for military personnel, and a reform of the Territorial Recruitment Centres (TRCs). For combat personnel, contracts of 10–14 months and a new ‘10/20/40’ bonus system may be introduced, under which military personnel will receive up to 400,000 hryvnias per month. The Ministry of Defence also plans to transform the Territorial Recruitment Centres into ‘Reserve+ Offices’, with a division of mobilisation and social functions.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has hinted that the war in Ukraine may soon come to an end. However, there are as yet no signs that the Kremlin intends to end its aggression.
Poland has introduced health monitoring for the first time following possible contact with passengers on the cruise ship MV Hondius, on board which an outbreak of hantavirus has been reported. Three people have already died from the infection.
