961 days ago the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. – Ukraine is not alone – said Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome. This is the third stage of the European trip of the Ukrainian president, who previously visited London and Paris. Here's what happened in and around Ukraine over the last 24 hours.
> On the night from Wednesday to Thursday drones attacked the airport military facility Khanskaya in Russian Adygea, where multi-role Su-34 bombers and Su-27 fighters are stationed. The local authorities decided to evacuate all residents of the nearby town of Rodnikowo.
> President USA Joe Biden had a telephone conversation with the chancellor German Olaf Scholz, talking, among others, about continued support for Ukraine – said the White House. The conversation took place after Biden postponed his visit to Germany due to Hurricane Milton.
> Ukraine is not alone, said the Prime Minister Italian Giorgia Meloni after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome. This is the third stage of the European trip of the Ukrainian president, who previously visited London and Paris. On Friday he will meet with Pope Francisand then go to Berlin.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Volodymyr ZelenskyALESSANDRO DI MEO/PAP/EPA
> Almost half of the citizens Russia believes that their country's armed invasion of Ukraine brought more harm than benefit – results from the latest public opinion research conducted by the well-known Levada Center studio. The majority of respondents also declare that they would support the president's decision Vladimir Putin about the end of the war.
> Ukrainian spokesman human rights Dmytro Lubinec stated that he had received official confirmation of the death of Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna, who was taken prisoner by the Russians. The reporter died while imprisoned by the Russians, he said.
> Unilever announced that it has sold its entire company to Arnest Group Russian activity – reported CNN. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. According to a March Reuters analysis, the exodus of companies from Russia cost foreign companies more than $107 billion in write-offs and lost revenues.
> Russian missile attacks on container ships in Ukrainian ports have affected ship insurance prices, Reuters reported, citing sources in the insurance market. Ship war insurance has gone up by about 30% this week. compared to last time.
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