With war against Russia grinding on in its second year, Ukraine is planning a big rise in budget expenditure for defence. The government on Friday (September 15) approved a draft budget for the next year.

Ukraine plans major increase in defence spending in draft budget 2024

According to reports, women have joined Ukraine's army in large numbers including thousands of civilians as threat of war with Russia looms over the country. The women have been drafted into the army reserves and have been receiving basic training.

Women join Ukraine's army in huge numbers as Russian threat looms

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Ukraine plans major increase in defence spending in draft budget 2024

Women join Ukraine's army in huge numbers as Russian threat looms