Macron to supply Ukraine with Mirage 2000-5 warplanes and train pilots and troops in France

France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train their Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation with Kyiv as it fights the Russian invasion, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday, AFP reports.

US to send new $225 million military aid package to Ukraine

The U.S. will send about $225 million in military aid to Ukraine, U.S. officials said Thursday, in a new package that includes ammunition Kyiv’s forces could use to strike threats inside Russia to defend the city of Kharkiv from a heavy Russian assault, AP reports.

D-Day anniversary 2024: World leaders, veterans, commemorate Normandy landings

U.S. President Joe Biden made an impassioned call for the defence of freedom and democracy at the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy on Thursday, urging Western powers to stay the course with Ukraine and not surrender to Russian tyranny, Reuters reports.

UNICEF: 1 in 4 children globally live in severe child food poverty

Around 181 million children worldwide under 5 years of age – or 1 in 4 – are experiencing severe child food poverty, making them up to 50 per cent more likely to experience wasting, a life-threatening form of malnutrition, a new UNICEF report reveals today, reads a press release of UNICEF.

Hungary to participate in Ukraine's peace summit

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto confirmed his participation at Ukraine's peace summit while visiting St. Petersburg for the International Economic Forum, the Hungarian news outlet Telex reported on June 6, writes The Kyiv Independent.

Train collision kills at least four in Czech Republic

At least four people were killed and more than 20 others injured when a passenger train collided with a freight train in the Czech Republic on Wednesday night, international news agencies reported, citing authorities, CNN reports.

A man from Donbas was arrested in Paris for a sabotage plan

Police in France have arrested a 26-year-old Russian-Ukrainian man on suspicion of trying to make explosives and planning a violent act, BBC reports.

New Rules: Ukrainian Men Face Travel Restrictions

Ukrainian men eligible for military service who hold dual citizenship or permanent residency abroad are now prohibited from departing the country.

Slovenia Recognizes Palestine, Joining Growing Movement

The Slovenian Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve a decree recognizing the state of Palestine.

Russia's Disinformation Campaign Targets Paris Olympic Games

Russia has intensified its disinformation campaign targeting the Paris Olympic Games, specifically aiming to stir fear of violence during the event and discourage spectators from attending the competitions, according to a Microsoft surveillance centre cited by AFP.

New Peace Corps Team Lands in Moldova to Boost English Education

The 36th group of Peace Corps volunteers from the United States has arrived in Moldova. Twenty-three volunteers landed today at Chișinău International Airport.

UN Confirms Participation in Global Peace Summit Despite Russia's Objections

The UN Secretariat confirmed that the United Nations will participate in the Peace Summit taking place in Switzerland this June.