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Here are the latest news updates from Ukraine:
Breaking News
- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that the country will be introducing a new law to increase the minimum wage and pensions. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces have launched a new wave of attacks on the eastern front, with clashes reported in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. (Source: Reuters)
- The European Union has announced that it will be providing an additional €100 million in aid to Ukraine to support its efforts to rebuild and recover from the ongoing conflict. (Source: EU News)
Top Stories
- Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced that the country's economy has grown by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2023, despite the ongoing conflict. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
- The Ukrainian government has launched a new program to provide financial support to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the conflict. (Source: Interfax-Ukraine)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that it has delivered humanitarian aid to over 100,000 people in Ukraine in the past month. (Source: ICRC)
International News
- The United States has announced that it will be providing an additional $150 million in military aid to Ukraine to support its efforts to defend against Russian aggression. (Source: US Department of Defense)
- The European Union has announced that it will be imposing new sanctions on Russia in response to its continued aggression against Ukraine. (Source: EU News)
- The United Nations has reported that over 13,000 people have been killed and over 30,000 injured in the conflict in Ukraine since 2014. (Source: UN News)
Regional News
- The Ukrainian city of Mariupol has been largely destroyed by Russian forces, with many residents forced to flee their homes. (Source: BBC News)
- The Ukrainian military has reported that Russian forces have launched a new attack on the city of Kharkiv, with clashes reported in the city's suburbs. (Source: Reuters)
- The Ukrainian government has announced that it will be providing financial support to residents of the city of Odessa, which has been affected by the conflict. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
Sports News
- Ukraine's national football team has qualified for the 2024 European Championship, with a 2-0 win over Scotland in their final qualifying match. (Source: UEFA)
- The Ukrainian Premier League has announced that it will be resuming play in May, with matches to be played behind closed doors due to the ongoing conflict. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
Business News
- Ukraine's economy has grown by 3.5% in the first quarter of 2023, despite the ongoing conflict. (Source: Ukrainian News Agency)
- The Ukrainian government has announced that it will be providing financial support to small and medium-sized businesses affected by the conflict. (Source: Interfax-Ukraine)
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will be providing an additional $1.4 billion in aid to Ukraine to support its efforts to rebuild and recover from the conflict. (Source: IMF)