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      Canada to provide $ 210 million loan to Ukraine
      May21

      Canada to provide $ 210 million loan to Ukraine

      Canada will provide Ukraine with $ 250 million in loans (about $ 210 million) through the International Monetary Fund. Source: Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland “Canada has announced an additional $ 250 million loan to Ukraine through an IMF account.” It is noted that together with these funds, the total amount that Canada...

      US to hand over Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
      May21

      US to hand over Patriot anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine

      The United States will hand over Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. They are to be included in a new $ 40 billion aid package recently approved by the US Senate. The bill provides a combined $20 billion in military aid that is expected to finance the transfer of advanced weapons systems such as Patriot antiaircraft missiles, and...

      Ukraine lifted currency exchange rate restrictions
      May21

      Ukraine lifted currency exchange rate restrictions

      The National Bank of Ukraine lifted the restriction under which authorized institutions could sell cash foreign currency to customers with a deviation from the official exchange rate of not more than 10%. Source: Deputy Head of the National Bank of Ukraine Yuriy Heletiy The bank also temporarily reduced the monthly limit on cash withdrawals...

      42 Countries joined Ukraine’s lawsuit against Russia at International Court of Justice
      May21

      42 Countries joined Ukraine’s lawsuit against Russia at International Court of Justice

      42 countries have already taken the side of Ukraine in the case against Russia, which is being considered by the UN International Court of Justice. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “42 states took the side of Ukraine in the case against Russia in the UN International Court of Justice and announced their intention to join...

      The USA to keep 100,000 troops in Europe
      May21

      The USA to keep 100,000 troops in Europe

      The United States has said it will keep 100,000 troops in Europe to ensure Allied security. Source: US officials The number of troops may increase in the future during large-scale military exercises in the region. In addition, the United States plans to increase the number of bases in Europe, if such a decision requires security. The US has...

      In April, Ukraine exported twice less goods than a year ago, – Prime Minister of Ukraine
      May21

      In April, Ukraine exported twice less goods than a year ago, – Prime Minister of Ukraine

      The total value of goods exported from Ukraine in April amounted to $ 2.7 billion, which is twice less than in April last year. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “According to the operative data of the State Customs Service, the total value of goods exported from Ukraine in April amounted to 2.7 billion dollars. In April 2021,...

      Poland and Portugal will offer a package of solutions to bring Ukraine closer to the EU, – Polish Prime Minister
      May21

      Poland and Portugal will offer a package of solutions to bring Ukraine closer to the EU, – Polish Prime Minister

      Helping Ukraine is a dream come true for a united Europe, from Lisbon to Kyiv. Poland and Portugal plan to present a package of solutions that will be attractive to Ukraine and bring Ukraine’s membership in the EU closer. Source: Prime Minister of Poland Mateusz Morawiecki “We need to strengthen Ukraine in the military, economic and...

      International partners will help Ukraine rebuild infrastructure in two years
      May21

      International partners will help Ukraine rebuild infrastructure in two years

      The international community will take part in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Source: Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov “Ukraine is creating a new security system in the world, by repelling Russian aggression. Unfortunately, we are paying a heavy price for this, losing the lives of Ukrainians every day and...

      Twitter will mark false information about the war in Ukraine
      May21

      Twitter will mark false information about the war in Ukraine

      Twitter will add tags to obviously false reports about the war in Ukraine, as well as restrict the dissemination of information that may not be true. Source: Twitter Senior Director of Safety & Integrity Yoel Roth The company introduced such changes on May 19 as part of a new “Crisis Misinformation Policy.” The policy is designed...

      Ukraine has begun to strengthen the border with Belarus in the Zhytomyr region
      May20

      Ukraine has begun to strengthen the border with Belarus in the Zhytomyr region

      Ukraine has begun to strengthen the border with Belarus in the Zhytomyr region. Source: The mayor of Zhytomyr Sergiy Sukhomlyn The mayor of Zhytomyr declared that they began to strengthen the border with Belarus on May 1. He added that the military and communal services are working on the construction of concrete blocks. “The enemy will not...