**Ukrainian Lawmakers Visit US to Strengthen Relations**
Thirty-seven Ukrainian lawmakers have traveled to the United States at their own expense. They want to strengthen ties with U.S. officials, according to Ruslan Stefanchuk, speaker of the Ukrainian parliament.
Stefanchuk said that Ukraine needs to restart its relations with the US. He emphasized that this is a critical task and that they are doing it systematically. The delegation includes members from both opposition parties and the ruling party.
**Work Continues in Parliament**
The lawmakers have assured that their work will not be disrupted. They are working on committee tasks, investigations, and diplomatic engagement. Ukraine’s current parliamentary convocation has been operating longer than any in the country’s history.
**Ukraine Receives Military Aid from Bulgaria**
Bulgaria has provided Ukraine with old Soviet-era military equipment. The funds received from NATO and EU allies will be used to purchase modern Western weapons.
**Russia Launches Drones**
Russia launched 112 combat drones and decoy drones, according to the Air Force. This comes as President Volodymyr Zelensky criticizes lawmakers for frequent foreign trips.
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