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Here are the latest news updates from Ukraine:

Breaking News

• Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the country will be introducing a new law to increase the minimum wage to 12,000 Ukrainian hryvnia (approximately $430 USD) per month. (Source: UNIAN)
• The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian-backed separatists have launched a series of attacks on Ukrainian positions in the Donetsk region, resulting in the deaths of two Ukrainian soldiers. (Source: Reuters)
• The European Union has announced that it will be providing an additional 500 million euros (approximately $560 million USD) in aid to Ukraine to support the country's economic recovery and reform efforts. (Source: EU News)

Top Stories

• Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that the country's economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in 2023, despite the ongoing conflict with Russia. (Source: Bloomberg)
• The Ukrainian government has launched a new program to provide financial support to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the conflict. (Source: Kyiv Post)
• The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a new loan package for Ukraine worth $1.4 billion to support the country's economic recovery. (Source: IMF)

International News

• The United States has announced that it will be providing an additional $250 million in military aid to Ukraine to support the country's defense against Russian aggression. (Source: US Department of Defense)
• The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to the country's actions in Ukraine, including the annexation of Crimea. (Source: EU News)
• The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Ukraine and for all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. (Source: UN News)

Sports

• Ukraine's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, defeating Scotland 3-1 in a playoff match. (Source: BBC Sport)
• The Ukrainian Premier League has announced that it will be suspending all matches until further notice due to the ongoing conflict. (Source: UEFA)

Weather

• Ukraine is expected to experience a cold snap in the coming days, with temperatures expected to drop to as low as -10°C (14°F) in some areas. (Source: Ukrainian Weather Service)