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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has thanked Denmark for its pledge to send F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv, while Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar has described a "difficult" situation in the east of the country, where Russian forces have been on the attack.

The evacuation of civilians from around the city of Kupiansk in northern Ukraine continues amid intense Russian artillery fire and air strikes, according to Ukrainian officials.

Pope Francis discussed the war in Ukraine with the top United States general during a meeting at the Vatican Monday.

The Netherlands will give 42 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding to 19 pledged by Denmark. Ukrainian pilots have begun training on the US-made jets, long-sought by Kyiv to counter Russian air superiority.

The US has committed to approving the transfer of F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine as soon as pilot training is complete, according to a US official. 

Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Paweł Jabłoński said “the threat is very real” from Belarus, arguing that Wagner Group soldiers have made attempts to infiltrate Polish territory.

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Ukrainian forces claim they have been able to drive Russian troops from their positions in the eastern part of the country. Follow here for live updates.

Turkmenistan’s flagship airline has suspended flights from the country’s capital Ashgabat to Moscow, citing safety concerns, Turkmenistan Airlines said Wednesday. The announcement comes after several drone attacks in the Russian capital in recent days. 

Seven Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, Russian officials said Thursday.