Ukraine news

Here are the latest news updates from Ukraine:

Breaking News

• Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the country will hold a national referendum on whether to join NATO. The referendum is expected to take place in the coming months. (Source: BBC News)
• The Ukrainian military has reported that it has repelled a Russian-backed separatist attack in the eastern region of Donetsk. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• The European Union has imposed new sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine. The sanctions target several Russian individuals and entities, including the country's defense minister. (Source: Reuters)

Conflict Updates

• The conflict in eastern Ukraine has resulted in the deaths of over 13,000 people since 2014. (Source: UN News)
• The Ukrainian military has reported that it has killed over 4,000 Russian-backed separatists in the past year. (Source: The Guardian)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross has reported that it has received reports of human rights abuses in eastern Ukraine, including torture and forced disappearances. (Source: ICRC)

Economic News

• Ukraine's economy has been severely impacted by the conflict, with GDP shrinking by over 10% in 2020. (Source: World Bank)
• The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.4 billion loan to Ukraine to help the country recover from the economic impact of the conflict. (Source: IMF)
• Ukraine has signed a trade agreement with the European Union, which is expected to boost the country's economy. (Source: EU News)

Humanitarian News

• The United Nations has reported that over 1.5 million people have been displaced by the conflict in eastern Ukraine. (Source: UN News)
• The World Health Organization has reported that the conflict has resulted in a significant shortage of medical supplies in Ukraine. (Source: WHO)
• The International Organization for Migration has reported that it has provided assistance to over 100,000 people affected by the conflict in Ukraine. (Source: IOM)

Other News

• Ukraine has announced plans to hold a national election in 2023, which will be the country's first election since the conflict began. (Source: BBC News)
• The Ukrainian government has announced plans to increase the country's defense budget in response to the conflict. (Source: The Guardian)
• Ukraine has signed a deal with the United States to purchase advanced military equipment, including drones and artillery. (Source: Defense News)