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President Zelensky proposed ratifying the Istanbul Convention 'with restrictions' or a unilateral declaration to address concerns from the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches.

Kyiv, Kyiv Oblast
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President Zelensky proposed to ratify the Convention 'with restrictions,' which plays in favor of Ukraine in the dialogue with society. Or, in legal language, 'with a unilateral declaration.' This additional document lets settle most of the precautions made by the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches.

Joseph Wu pledged $500,000 in aid to Bucha.

The funds will be used to rebuild the city of Bucha which suffered heavy damage from Russia's war.

President Zelenskyy stated that Russia is trying to gather forces to attack Kharkiv again.

President Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of providing Ukraine with powerful modern weapons.

The Russian Ministry of Defense threatened to strike decision-making centers in Kyiv if Ukrainian sabotage against facilities on Russian territory continues.

Russian authorities alleged that Ukrainians fired at Derhachi in the Kharkiv region and paid individuals to play dead.

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