In Kyiv, Blinken pledges $717 million in new economic aid to Ukraine

11/09/2024 06:56 France 24

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday announced $717 million in new economic and humanitarian assistance for Ukraine, including $325 million in energy support to help repair and restore power facilities hit by Russian strikes. The package also includes $290 million in humanitarian help and $102 million for demining work. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

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South Korean investigators arrest impeached President Yoon

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