The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Ukraine for a four-year financing package worth about $15.6 billion, offering funds the country needs as it continues to defend against Russia's invasion.
European Union ministers agreed Monday on a two-billion-euro plan to raid their own arsenals and jointly purchase desperately needed artillery shells for Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin made a surprise weekend visit to the war-ravaged port of Mariupol, state media reported.
China's Xi plays peacemaker on Russia visit
The IMF said its executive board on Friday approved rule changes that would allow it to approve new loan programs for countries facing "exceptionally high uncertainty".
Xi Jinping's visit comes just three days after the ICC based in the Hague announced arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
The ICC arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin was rejected by Russia as "void".
The documentary "Navalny" won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature Film.
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The G20 Leaders Summit will be held in New Delhi, India in September this year.
The UK Government sanctioned former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Russia on Thursday targeted Ukraine with a barrage of missiles in strikes which Moscow said were in response to a border incursion earlier this month.
Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title at Wimbledon 2022.
EU defence ministers on Wednesday discussed plans to raid their stockpiles to rush one billion euros' worth of ammunition to Ukraine and place joint orders for more to ensure supplies keep flowing.
Ukraine's top military commanders have vowed to keep defending the besieged city of Bakhmut, where Russia is hoping to make its first major wartime gain in more than half a year and will strengthen their defences, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
The finals of the biggest music event in Europe will take place at the M&S Bank Arena on the waterfront in Liverpool on the 13th of May.
The European Union is edging closer to a landmark move into joint procurement of ammunition to help Ukraine and replenish members' stockpiles but major questions regarding funding and scale remain to be resolved.
A recent report by UK Intelligence has now claimed that Putin's troops are likely using shovels.
Estonia goes to polls with parties split on Ukraine aid.
UN development chief sounds alarm over debt distress
Russia defence chief inspects front line as Bakhmut battle rages
As the war enters its second year, Russia isn't fighting Ukraine alone and is expected to receive critical assistance from other authoritarian regimes.