Zelensky signed the law on mobilization, military registration and military service; Speaker Johnson proposed that Congress split aid to Ukraine and Israel. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Zelensky signed the mobilization law
The President of Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky, signed a new mobilization law. It assumes some restriction of movement in Ukraine. According to the new document, once the adopted bill becomes legal, a 60-day countdown will begin. During this period, all men recognized as liable for military service are required to go to the TCC and SP to update and clarify their data. Those who don’t do so automatically become draft dodgers.
Once signed by the president, the bill must be published in the official parliamentary publication Voice of Ukraine. The law will take effect one month from the next day of publication.
Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmitry Lubinets positively assessed the adopted mobilization law. According to him, the bill, adopted in the conditions in which Ukraine now finds itself, is the best option that can be expected.
Johnson announced plans to split aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, said he would divide the aid bill into four parts. Aid to Israel, aid to Ukraine and aid to the Indo-Pacific region will be voted on separately. The fourth part will include additional proposals: a ban on the TikTok social network in the United States, the possibility of providing assistance to Ukraine in the form of a loan, confiscation of Russian assets, sanctions against Iran, etc.
Scholz met with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The war in Ukraine is on the agenda
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. In particular, Scholz asked Xi Jinping to influence Russia so that Vladimir Putin withdraws his troops from Ukraine and ends the war. Scholz said he and Xi reached a consensus on the future of the international peace summit in Switzerland.
SBU drones hit a $100 million Russian radar station in the Bryansk region
The SBU hit the Nebo-U long-range radar complex in the Bryansk region. With its help, the invaders recognized the Ukrainian weapons and supported the bombers who launched KAB on the borders of Ukraine. Such a complex can control the sky 700 km deep in Ukraine.
Russian aggressors hit the city of Berislav with an aerial bomb
The blow hit residential buildings. A provider building, a pharmacy, a residential building and other civilian infrastructure were destroyed. Fifteen local residents received shell shock.
Brigadier General Shapovalov was appointed commander of OK South
The Commander of the Ground Forces Alexander Pavlyuk introduced the new commander of the operational command South – Brigadier General Gennady Shapovalov. He studied at the Institute of Tank Forces at Kharkov State Polytechnic University and at the Command and Staff Institute for the Use of Troops (Forces) of the National Defense University of Ukraine. In addition, he received an education in international relations at the Ostroh Academy National University and graduated from the US Army War College, where he trained senior officers of the US Army.
Gladkovsky went abroad, NABU put him on the wanted list
The National Anti-Corruption Bureau has placed on the wanted list the former first deputy secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, Oleg Gladkovsky, accused of abuses in the purchase of vehicles for the army. Gladkovsky traveled abroad three times during martial law as a driver of humanitarian cargo, registering in the Shlyakh system. He crossed the state border in cars with different brands, registered to different people, and returned on foot each time. The refund occurred twice after the booking period expired. The NAPC did not find any orders for the reservation of Gladkovsky as a driver of humanitarian, medical cargo and cargo for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine or documents on the basis of which such orders can be accepted.
PACE adopted a resolution to support the restoration of Ukraine
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a resolution supporting the restoration of Ukraine. In it, MEPs called on all countries where the Russian Federation has accounts to take the necessary steps to ensure the transfer of these assets to restore Ukraine’s infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia donated funds to help the vulnerable categories of Ukrainians with food
Center for Rescue and Humanitarian Aid named. King Salman (KSRelief) donated $10 million to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to support war-affected Ukrainians in 1,200 institutions with daily hot meals. The aid provided will enable the purchase and delivery of approximately 7.6 thousand tons of food. All products, including flour, pasta, buckwheat, oatmeal, peas, sugar and butter, are purchased from Ukraine to support the local economy and food system.
Ukrainian writer Dmitry Kapranov has died
At the age of 56, the Ukrainian writer, publicist, public figure and blogger Dmitry Kapranov died suddenly. Together with his twin brother Vitaly Kapranov, they are the hosts of the YouTube channel “named after TG Shevchenko” and publish historical literature.
Kapranov brothers – Dmitry Vitalievich and Vitaly Vitalievich (born July 24, 1967, Dubossary, now Moldova) are Ukrainian writers, publishers, publicists, public figures, bloggers. From the beginning of the war, the writers fought with weapons in Kyiv in the ranks of the Azov regiment.
The Chinese government reported economic growth
China’s GDP grew 5.3% year-on-year in the first quarter, above the government’s 2024 growth target of around 5%. Analysts had previously forecast China’s economic growth this year at 4.2% – 4.6%, below the target of 5%, and after releasing first quarter statistics, they raised forecasts to 4.8% – 4.9 %. According to their estimates, the main factor inhibiting China’s economic growth remains the crisis in the real estate sector, as it affects business and consumer confidence, investment plans, companies’ decisions to expand production and stock prices.
A new species of ant has been discovered in Australia
Leptanilla voldemort has a very slender body, as well as long, spindle-shaped antennae and legs and long, sharp mandibles (upper jaw). In addition, these ants are almost transparent.
The flame of the 2024 Summer Olympics has been lit in Greece
Traditionally, the ceremony was held in the Temple of Hera in Ancient Olympia. The role of the High Priestess was played by actress Mary Mina. The Olympic torch relay will first take place in Greece. The flame will be carried across the country by 600 torchbearers and will visit 43 cities. On April 26, the torch will return to Athens, where it will be handed over to the organizers of the Paris Games. The next day the fire will go to France.
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Source: korrespondent
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