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The European Union has promised Ukraine its support since the beginning of the war and intends to maintain it until the end of hostilities: this was stated by the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell.
April 29, 2024
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GB Media, Scottish First Minister considers resigning
The First Minister of Scotland and leader of the pro-independence SNP, Humza Yousaf, is considering resigning after last week he said he was confident he could overcome two votes of no confidence presented against him through two motions by members of the Conservative Party and those Labor in the Edinburgh Parliamentary Assembly. This is what the BBC and Sky News say, citing sources within the Yousaf team, according to which there is a growing awareness of not being able to overcome the political crisis following the end of the alliance with the Scottish Greens necessary to guarantee support for the local executive . A final decision has not yet been taken by the leader of the SNP who, according to the British public broadcaster, has ruled out an agreement with the Alba party, the formation resulting from the internal split among former prime minister Alex Salmond’s pro-independence groups
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Australia will provide Kiev with military aid worth 60 million euros
Australia will provide Ukraine with new funding and military equipment worth 100 million Australian dollars (about 60 million euros), including short-range air defense systems, drones, electric generators, 120 Bushmaster armored vehicles, Howitzer artillery guns and equipment such as inflatable boats, helmets, boots and fire masks. This was announced by the Australian Defense Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, who is visiting Ukraine, where he met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyal and Deputy Defense Minister, Ivan Havryliuk. This was reported by the Australian national broadcaster ABC. “Ukraine and its people have endured more than two years of full-scale invasion by Russia, but their spirit remains strong,” Marles said. Also in Europe, the Australian minister held talks with his Polish counterpart, Waldyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, in Warsaw. “We are strongly committed to supporting Ukraine and have become much more aware of what is happening in Europe,” Marles told reporters in the Polish capital. “All this highlights our relationship with Poland and the great opportunities to work together
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Al Jazeera, raid toll on Rafah rises to 20 dead
The death toll from air strikes conducted by Israeli forces on Rafah, in the south of the Gaza Strip, would have risen to 20, including five minors. This was reported by an Al Jazeera correspondent. In Rafah, where thousands of displaced Palestinians have found refuge, an Israeli ground operation is imminent but a possible agreement between Tel Aviv and Hamas for a truce in exchange for the release of hostages could avert the attack.
