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Jill Biden makes surprise visit to Ukraine, meets first lady

“I wanted to come on Mother’s Day," the first lady said.

Axios

First Lady Jill Biden visits Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia

First Lady Jill Biden visited Romania and is spending time with Ukrainian refugees in Slovakia today.

WEKU

Jill Biden meets Ukraine refugees, volunteers in Slovakia

U.S. first lady Jill Biden met Ukrainian refugees in eastern Slovakia on Sunday, the last full day of her tour of Romania and Slovakia to visit U.S. servicemen deployed there and women and children who fled Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Jill Biden to Ukrainian mom: Russia war 'hard to understand'

U.S. first lady Jill Biden spent Mother’s Day in Slovakia, meeting with Ukrainian mothers who have been displaced by Russia’s war

The Independent UK

Jill Biden heads to Romania and Slovakia to show support for NATO and Ukraine

Jill Biden's trip to the Slovakia-Ukraine border will be her most high-profile moment yet as first lady. On Mother's Day she meets with Ukrainian mothers and children who fled after Russia's invasion.

WEKU

Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees during border visit

Jill Biden is using her second solo overseas trip to get an up-close look at the Ukrainian refugee crisis

The Independent UK

First Lady Jill Biden head to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees

First Lady Jill Biden is departing on a trip to Eastern Europe to visit Ukrainian refugees, as well as U.S. personnel in the region. It's her most high-profile endeavor since her husband took office.

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Jill Biden will meet Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia on Mother's Day

United States first lady Jill Biden plans to leave Washington on Thursday for a whirlwind tour of Romania and Slovakia to highlight the U.S. commitment to Ukrainian refugees over Mother's Day weekend.

Reuters

What you should know about the EU plan to ban Russian oil imports

The European Commission has proposed a plan to phase out imports of Russian crude and refined oil.

Al Jazeera

Why the EU May Find it Tough to Squeeze Out Russian Oil

The European Union has proposed a phased embargo of Russian oil but may find it tricky to implement, given Europe's complex distribution network and challenges in tracking crude once it is blended or refined. The plan, if agreed by member states, would take effect in six months for crude, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Slovakia: Lawmakers refuse to lift ex-leader's immunity

Slovakia’s parliament has refused to waive immunity rules and allow the detention of former Prime Minister Robert Fico

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to meet with refugees in Romania, Slovakia this week

The first lady will make the trip to support displaced Ukranian families.

The Independent UK

European Council president ‘confident’ of imminent sanctions on Russian oil

Pivot by Germany bolsters support for phased-in import ban as Charles Michel says goal is to ‘break Russian war machine’

The Guardian - UK

Slovakia, Hungary won't back EU sanctions on Russian energy

Slovakia and Hungary say they will not support sanctions against Russian energy that the European Union is preparing over the war in Ukraine

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EU prepares oil sanctions against Russia as Hungary resists ban

Slovakia is also seeking an exemption against approving a ban on Russian oil

Reuters

Slovakia says it will seek exemption from any EU embargo on Russian oil

Slovakia will seek an exemption from any embargo of Russian oil agreed by the European Union in its next set of sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine, Slovakia's Economy Ministry said on Tuesday.

Benzinga

Magna Commences Production Of Mild Hybrid Transmission For BMW Group

Magna International Inc (NYSE:MGA) has started the production of its mild hybrid transmission for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (OTC:BMWYY). Magna's new 7-speed, mild hybrid dual-clutch transmission is the latest to be featured exclusively on BMW Group's compact class, accelerating its electric mobility transformation. The contract will also include the production of mild hybrid transmissions for…

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EU Energy Ministers Meet to Discuss Russian Gas, Sanctions

European Union energy ministers will meet Monday to discuss Russia’s decision to cut gas supplies to Bulgaria and Poland, and debate planned new sanctions over Moscow’s war on Ukraine. The 27 nation-bloc has imposed five rounds of sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, banks, companies and other organizations since Russian troops…

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EU may offer Hungary, Slovakia exemptions from Russian oil embargo

The European Commission may spare Hungary and Slovakia from an embargo on buying Russian oil, now under preparation, wary of how dependent the two countries are on Russian crude, two EU officials said on Monday.

Reuters

Jill Biden to meet with Ukrainian refugees during visit to Romania and Slovakia

First lady Jill Biden will visit Romania and Slovakia from May 5-9 to meet with U.S. service members and embassy personnel, displaced Ukrainian parents and children, humanitarian aid workers, and teachers, her office said on Monday

The Independent UK

Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia

The White House has announced that Jill Biden will meet with Ukrainian refugees during a trip to Romania and Slovakia later this week

The Conversation

'Nobody wants to run from the war' – a voice from Ukraine's displaced millions describes the conflicting pulls of home, family and safety

More than 5 million people left Ukraine as refugees between Feb. 24 and April 24, 2022, mostly to neighboring countries Poland, Romania, Moldova, Hungary and Slovakia.

The Independent UK

Bridget Brink named as US ambassador to Ukraine

President Joe Biden named Bridget Brink as his nominee for ambassador to Ukraine on Monday

Benzinga

Magna Opens New Facility In Slovakia

Magna International Inc (NYSE:MGA) (TSX:MG) has opened a new plant in Kechnec, Slovakia, to expand its ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) and electrification footprint. The brownfield facility will support two European automakers and a new global entrant. The facility is anticipated to begin operation in the fourth quarter of 2022 and will have an area…

The Independent UK

Slovak former premier Robert Fico faces criminal charges

Slovakia’s police say former Prime Minister Robert Fico is facing facing criminal charges

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