State Department announces U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum in Washington
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The U.S. Department of State, USAID, and the Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of Ukraine and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, will host the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum (UPF) on April 17 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce headquarters in Washington, DC. The Forum will convene leaders in business, government, and policy to explore how best to help Ukraine recover and rebuild as the country stabilizes its economy and lays the foundation for revitalization and modernization. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal, and Special Representative for Ukraine’s Economic Recovery Penny Pritzker will deliver keynote remarks at the Forum. The IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings will also take place in Washington next week, with the government delegation of Ukraine expected to participate.
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Britain is considering providing Ukraine with prototype laser weapon
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The United Kingdom is considering providing Ukraine with a prototype of the DragonFire laser weapon that can shoot down drones and missiles. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps emphasized the importance of rapid deployment of new weapons technologies. The UK plans to adopt the DragonFire laser weapon by 2027, but is considering sending prototypes to Ukraine earlier. The DragonFire laser weapon was created to destroy drones, but is powerful enough to hit faster projectiles like ballistic missiles. The cost of operating a laser usually does not exceed £10 per shot.
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PM Shmyhal: Goal to make aggressor pay for all crimes, including those against environment
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Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized the common goal of Ukraine and its partners to achieve a just and sustainable peace and make the aggressor pay for all crimes committed, including those against the environment. The goal is laid out in President Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula, which emphasizes assessing the damage to the environment, holding Russia accountable, and restoring and reconstructing Ukraine. Ukraine has made progress in dialogue with partners regarding compensation involving seized Russian assets. The government is waiting for effective decisions from the European Union, the United States, and other countries to allocate Russia's resources for helping Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion, the Ministry of Environment has recorded almost 3,600 Russian crimes against the environment, resulting in losses of UAH 2.2 trillion. The constant shelling has led to the formation of over 750,000 tons of debris waste, polluting 30 million hectares. Ukraine is implementing environmental reforms and plans to intensify climate policy implementation in 2024. The government has completed the reform of the field of subsoil use and has seen record profits in the subsoil and forest industries. The plans for 2024 include rebuilding Ukraine in line with "green" standards.
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