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26.04.2026 19:40 The head of the UN's civil aviation agency, ICAO, has called for immediate global action to protect commercial flights from escalating military threats, including missiles, drones, and GPS signal jamming.

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26.04.2026 19:40 On 24 April, 193 Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime. 193 AFU POWs were returned as a result of the exchange.

26.04.2026 19:40 The Chornobyl disaster in Ukraine demonstrated to the world that nuclear safety is a shared responsibility. Nearly forty years after the world's worst nuclear disaster, Russia's unprovoked and unjustifiable war of aggression against Ukraine continues to pose serious risks to nuclear safety and security.

26.04.2026 19:40 26 April marks 40 years since the Chornobyl disaster. Norway is increasing its support to Ukraine to prevent nuclear accidents and safeguard electricity production in the country. For 2026, NOK 500 million has been allocated for this purpose.

26.04.2026 19:40 Speaking at the Kyiv Security Forum, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, emphasised the European Union's unity and determination to continue its long-term support for Ukraine, as well as the need to invest in defence. The Minister highlighted strategically significant decisions adopted by the EU this week - a EUR 90 billion loan program for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. The Minister also emphasised Ukraine's progress towards EU membership and the need to continue reforms.

26.04.2026 19:40 On 23 April 2026 in Rome, the Embassy of Latvia in Italy hosted a discussion titled "Russia's Aggression Against Ukraine as a Long-Term Challenge for the UN Security Council and the European Union - Impact and Solutions," featuring the Ambassador-at-Large for Ukraine and Baltic Sea Region Security at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Juris Poikāns, as the main speaker.

26.04.2026 19:40 At a moment of mounting nuclear danger and deepening global mistrust, governments from nearly every country will convene at the United Nations next week to confront a central question: will the world's main barrier against the spread of nuclear weapons still hold?

26.04.2026 19:40 Deputy Ambassador James Ford marked the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, honouring those affected and stressing the enduring human and environmental consequences, while warning that Russia's war against Ukraine has revived acute nuclear safety risks across the OSCE region.

26.04.2026 19:40 Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has held talks with Chinese Minister of National Defence Admiral Dong Jun, who is in Russia on an official visit.

26.04.2026 19:40 The EU's 20th package of sanctions includes comprehensive measures that hit the Russian economy, including Russia's energy revenues and the shadow fleet. The package also includes measures against sanctions evasion, crypto services and access to sensitive technology used on the battlefield.

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