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Kiyv works with Washington on new sanctions against Russia: Ukrainian diplomat
Date: 2024-02-24 15:54:08 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:42 - ID:10596052
KIYV, Feb 24 (MENA) - The latest package of Russia sanctions announced by the US on Friday is seen as effective, however, the Ukrainian side will continue to actively work with the White House on the next package, which may come soon, said a ....
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Fresh US sanctions unlikely to cripple Russia's economy
Date: 2024-02-24 15:18:19 GMT - USA - World - SN:39 - ID:10595963
WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (MENA) - Two years after US President Joe Biden spoke of dealing the Russian economy “a crushing blow” following the invasion of Ukraine, Russia this year is expected to grow faster than the US, Germany, France or the UK. Fresh ....
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UK pledges 245 million pounds to boost Ukraine Artillery Reserves
Date: 2024-02-24 15:06:19 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:38 - ID:10596030
LONDON, Feb 24 (MENA) - Britain announced on February 24 a new 245 million-pound ($311 million) defense package to help boost the production of "urgently needed artillery ammunition" for Ukraine, two years after full-scale war broke out with Russia, ....
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EC president: 1st payment of €4.5 bn to come in March
Date: 2024-02-24 15:03:05 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:37 - ID:10595985
KIEV, Feb 24 (MENA) - President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen discussed next steps on the €50 billion Ukraine Facility. The 1st payment of €4.5 bn will come in March, according to her X account. "We discussed how to deal ....
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King Charles praises Ukraine’s bravery
Date: 2024-02-24 14:21:32 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:32 - ID:10595983
LONDON, Feb 24 (MENA) - King Charles has praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion. He said: “Theirs is true valor, in the face of indescribable ....
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UK pledges £8.5 m in humanitarian funding to Ukraine
Date: 2024-02-24 13:12:29 GMT - United Kingdom - World - SN:25 - ID:10595835
LONDON, Feb 24 (MENA) - The UK has pledged £8.5 million in humanitarian funding allocations to the Red Cross Movement and the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund on the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale military operation, The Guardian ....
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Philippine president set to visit Australia as guest of government
Date: 2024-02-24 09:09:35 GMT - Philippines - World - SN:13 - ID:10595378
MANILA, Feb 24 (MENA) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is scheduled to visit Australia and deliver an address to its Parliament, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Saturday. Marcos will be a guest of the ....
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EU’s von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv
Date: 2024-02-24 08:16:39 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:11 - ID:10595354
KYIV, Feb 24 (MENA) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv. That’s according to her posting on X, seen by Ukrinform. “In Kyiv to mark the anniversary of the 2nd year of Russia’s military ....
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Ukraine: 84 combat clashes along front lines with Russian forces
Date: 2024-02-24 08:06:51 GMT - Ukraine - World - SN:10 - ID:10595359
KIEV, Feb 24 (MENA) - Over the past day, Ukraine has reported 84 combat engagements with Russia’s invasion forces. That’s according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces, Ukrinform reports. "In total, the Russian forces launched 10 missile ....
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EU, US probe China, Indo-Pacific issues
Date: 2024-02-24 07:59:07 GMT - Belgium - World - SN:9 - ID:10595352
BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (MENA) - On February 7-8, 2024, European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino and United States Under Secretary Victoria Nuland held the sixth high-level meeting of the EU-US Dialogue on China and ....