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      EU countries ready to impose oil embargo on Russia – President of Ukraine
      Apr21

      EU countries ready to impose oil embargo on Russia – President of Ukraine

      President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declares confidence in the imposing of the oil embargo on Russia and waits for a decision on the next sanctions package. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “We call on the EU to impose a full energy embargo on Russian oil and gas. Oil should definitely be included in the sixth sanctions...

      Japan’s largest oil refinery has refused from Russian oil
      Apr21

      Japan’s largest oil refinery has refused from Russian oil

      The largest Japanese refiner Eneos Holdings does not plan to buy Russian oil until all problems related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will be resolved. The company has found alternative supplies from the Middle East. Source: Chairman of the Eneos Holdings Tsutomu Sugimori “Currently, we intend to obtain alternatives from existing...

      Trust Fund in Solidarity with Ukraine will start operating on May 5 – President of the European Council
      Apr21

      Trust Fund in Solidarity with Ukraine will start operating on May 5 – President of the European Council

      The European Union will announce the launch of the Trust Fund in Solidarity with Ukraine On May 5. Source: The President of the European Council Charles Michel “We will take all measures (to support Ukraine – ed.). We had the opportunity to discuss the details of such assistance with Mr. President of Ukraine. A few weeks ago, when we spoke...

      Lithuania handed over heavy mortars to Ukraine
      Apr21

      Lithuania handed over heavy mortars to Ukraine

      Lithuania handed over heavy mortars to Ukraine to help fight Russian invaders. Source: Minister of Defense of Lithuania Arvydas Anusauskas “We gave Ukraine help in the form of heavy mortars, I won’t name a number, but we definitely donated a lot. Vilnius handed over heavy mortars to Ukraine, the cost of all military assistance to Kyiv...

      The G7 countries have announced more than $ 24 billion in aid to Ukraine
      Apr21

      The G7 countries have announced more than $ 24 billion in aid to Ukraine

      The G7 finance ministers announced additional support to Ukraine worth more than $ 24 billion in 2022 and expressed their readiness to increase it if necessary. Source: The G7 finance ministers The ministers also expressed regret over Russia’s participation in international forums, including meetings of the G20, the International Monetary...

      Ukraine and Canada will expand Free Trade Agreement – Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine
      Apr21

      Ukraine and Canada will expand Free Trade Agreement – Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine

      Ukraine and Canada agreed to continue negotiations on extending the Free Trade Agreement in Services and Investment after the end of the war. Source: Deputy Minister of Economy of Ukraine Taras Kachka “We are grateful to our Canadian partners for their ongoing commitment to provide economic recovery and transformation funds for Ukraine,...

      Russia was boycotted at the G20 meeting in Washington
      Apr21

      Russia was boycotted at the G20 meeting in Washington

      The finance ministers of many countries left a closed meeting of the G20 in Washington on Wednesday when the Russian delegate began to make prepared remarks. On behalf of the United States, the meeting was attended by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. She and representatives of other Western countries – members of the G20 demonstratively...

      President of Ukraine and European Council President discussed Ukraine’s defense and financial support: video
      Apr21

      President of Ukraine and European Council President discussed Ukraine’s defense and financial support: video

      The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the President of the European Council Charles Michel in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Source: The Press Service of The President of Ukraine “Ukraine’s great friend the President of the European Council Charles Michel is in Kyiv today. We discussed sanctions against Russia, defense...

      Russian occupiers keep under siege about 120 thousand residents of Mariupol – President of Ukraine
      Apr21

      Russian occupiers keep under siege about 120 thousand residents of Mariupol – President of Ukraine

      Russian occupation forces are besieging about 120,000 residents of Mariupol. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “They continue rocket attacks throughout our country. According to our data, about 120,000 people are under siege in Mariupol. The crimes that take place there are much more terrible than in Borodyanka in the...

      100 “Quantix Recon” Unmanned Aircraft Systems were donated to Ukraine
      Apr21

      100 “Quantix Recon” Unmanned Aircraft Systems were donated to Ukraine

      The manufacturer of kamikaze drones “Switchblade” presented Ukraine with one hundred “Quantix Recon” drones. Source: Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine According to the company, one hundred Quantix Recon UAVs will be provided independently of other systems of the company supplied to Ukraine by the...