After ongoing deliberations and uncertainty, the United States and Ukraine signed a deal on Wednesday, April 30, allowing the U.S. preferential access to new Ukrainian minerals deals in return for an investment fund for Kyiv.
The plan was…
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Sixteen EU countries to trigger clause to increase defence spending
The bloc is allowing member states to spend up to 1.5% of their GDP on defence over the next four years without the usual budgetary limits.
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Defense Forces restore 115 combat positions in April
In April, Ukrainian defenders prevented critical losses and enemy breakthroughs, and hit 62 military facilities on Russian territory with deep strike capabilities. In total, 115 positions were restored.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi reported this on
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DR Congo seeks to remove ex-president’s immunity
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity from prosecution after accusing him of backing rebels in the east.
There was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and…
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A mineral deal with America points to a path ahead for Ukraine
LATE ON APRIL 30th, Ukraine and America reached agreement on a minerals deal that has been months—and much pain—in the making. Last-minute setbacks and ultimatums nearly derailed the signing, echoing the chaotic genesis of negotiations. First…
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China lifts sanctions imposed on five lawmakers in 2021, EU Parliament says
China has lifted sanctions it imposed on five European Union lawmakers in 2021, the EU parliament said on Wednesday.
The sanctions were imposed in retaliation against alleged persecution of the Uyghur Muslims who live in China’s far western region of Xinjiang.
European Parliament…
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Sycamore Gap accused told police he was framed in feud, jury hears
Duncan LeatherdaleBBC News, North East and Cumbria
Watch the video shown to the jurors above One of the men accused of felling the world famous Sycamore Gap tree told police he had been framed as part of a feud.
The tree had grown in a dip on…
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Zelensky shares details of meeting with Luxembourg ministers
Key topics at yesterday’s meeting in Kyiv between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, and Minister of Defense Yuriko Backes included new support and aid packages, as well as Luxembourg’s involvement in the…
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Why High-Protein Dairy Is Back On The Wellness Radar
More consumers are turning to dairy to support their health and fitness goals.
As conversations around nutrition evolve, protein has taken center stage, and with it, a renewed appreciation for one of the most often misunderstood food groups: dairy. Once cast aside in favor of plant-based…
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Artists support Kneecap as UK counterterror police confirm investigation
London’s Metropolitan Police force has issued a statement saying that further investigation is needed regarding two controversial videos. Politicians are putting pressure on festivals to axe Kneecap from their line-ups, while an open letter has been signed by various artists to support the trio.
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