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French Defense Minister Sbastien Lecornu did not provide specific details today about the French flights or planes involved in the downing threats.
He said Russia is returning to a "particularly aggressive" stance reminiscent of the behavior of the former Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Day 728 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Putin does not care who dies and is trying to preserve his position, the Ukrainian president said during joint statements with Olaf Scholz

As humanitarian support to refugees from Ukraine enters its third year, 19 humanitarian organizations and the UN in Bulgaria are appealing for US$ 38.6 million to support 70,000 refugees from Ukraine in Bulgaria in 2024.

The US Senate has passed a significant aid package amounting to $ 95.34 billion earmarked for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, marking a pivotal moment in international relations amid heightened global tensions. The allocation of this aid, however, is not without its challenges and political intricacies, reflecting the complex dynamics within the US Congress and its impact on foreign policy.

Day 719 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

NATO's secretary general called on Europe to increase its arms production to support Ukraine and prevent "potentially decades of confrontation" with Moscow, in an interview published by German media Saturday.

Russia fired dozens of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday in a "massive" early morning attack that killed at least four and injured more than a dozen, officials in Kiev said.

Russian strikes on the capital Kiev killed three people, local authorities said, as images showed a large fire billowing in the top floors of a high-rise residential building.

When Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, endangering global trade and energy supplies, it seemed that a swift return to normalcy would have been in the interests not only of the countries that rushed to Ukraine's support but also of China, as its growth and people's welfare, too, depend on the stability of the global system of economic and political government.

Day 710 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours: