The live blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. Here are the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war from Saturday, April 1:
The live blog is now closed, thank you for joining us. Here are the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war from Saturday, April 1:
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Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu promised to boost munitions supplies to forces in Ukraine during a visit to the headquarters of Moscow’s troops fighting in the country.
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A senior Ukrainian official ruled out any ceasefire in Russia’s war on his country that would involve Russian forces remaining on territory they now occupy in Ukraine.
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US officials said a new $2.6bn military aid package could be announced early next week and is expected to include air surveillance radars, anti-tank rockets and fuel trucks for the Ukrainian army.
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The International Monetary Fund said its executive board approved a four-year $15.6bn loan programme for Ukraine, part of a global $115bn package to support the country’s economy as it battles Russia’s 13-month occupation.