**Ukrainian President to Visit South Africa for Peace Talks**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa on April 10. He will meet with the country’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa. They will discuss ways to end Russia’s war against Ukraine.
South Africa has a neutral stance in the conflict. The country is close friends with Moscow and part of a group called BRICS, which includes Russia and China. President Ramaphosa has led peace initiatives before, but they did not succeed.
Zelensky’s visit is part of a diplomatic effort to get more global support for Ukraine. This comes ahead of planned peace negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow.
**Russia Continues Attacks on Ukraine**
The fighting in Ukraine continues. Russian forces are trying to break through the border area near Sumy Oblast. Ukrainian officials say many lives have been lost and damage has been caused.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky is also visiting Saudi Arabia and meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He will then talk to US partners about security guarantees for Ukraine.
**International Support for Ukraine**
Many countries are showing their support for Ukraine. The European Council has agreed to help strengthen Ukraine’s defenses. Norway has increased its aid by 50 billion Norwegian krone ($4.6 billion) in total.
A joint EU resolution denounces Russian aggression and promises continued support for Ukraine. However, some countries, like Hungary, have disagreed with this stance.
**Russia Launches Aerial Assault**
Russia has launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine overnight. They fired 67 missiles of various types and deployed 194 drones. At least two people were killed, and 24 others were injured in these attacks.
Ukraine’s Energy Minister says energy and gas infrastructure across the country have been targeted by Russian missiles.
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