Amid recent gains made by the Russian forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy acknowledged that "fierce battles" are taking place and situation is "extremely difficult" in some regions, while affirming that the key thing is for the country to remain 'resilient'
Following Russia's move to capture nine villages in a fresh ground assault in a cross-border offensive, Ukraine warned the situation in the northern Kharkiv region has "significantly worsened", reported CNN.
The agreement marks the fourth pact in Israel's strategic initiative, "Treat the Wheat," to secure emergency wheat supplies. In exchange, Israel will provide Romania with agricultural technology and knowledge.
The Russian forces captured five villages after launching fresh ground assault in north-eastern Ukraine, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Russian Ministry of Defence.
The US is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, which are believed to be supporting Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, in a bid to suppress lifelines for Russian military production, reported Nikkei Asia.
The United States announced a USD 400 million military aid package for Ukraine on Friday, as the country continues to be in desperate of need of Western aid amid intensifying pressure from Russia, The Hill reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India sent a special envoy to Israel during its war with the Hamas terror group, to urge them to maintain peace rather than engage in combat during the month of Ramadan.
The Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing tensions in the Middle East pose a significant challenge for global stability and economics, said G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant while speaking at an event in Delhi.
His decision came after the State Security Service (SBU) said earlier this week that it had uncovered an assassination plot against Zelenskyy and other important officials.
The bill's passage through parliament is a pivotal step, awaiting final approval from the chairperson of parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy before implementation.