Section: News & Summaries

      Switzerland rejects Denmark and Germany’s requests to supply armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine
      Jun04

      Switzerland rejects Denmark and Germany’s requests to supply armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine

      Germany and Denmark have been denied permission to hand over Swiss-made armored personnel carriers and ammunition to Ukraine. Source: The Swiss government “The Swiss government has not allowed Denmark and Germany to supply Ukraine with about 20 Piranha III infantry fighting vehicles and ammunition for Swiss-made Gepard anti-aircraft...

      More than 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program
      Jun04

      More than 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program

      Just over 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program as of June 1. Source: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Applications for Ukrainians displaced by the war have been submitted by more than 45,000 Americans who have had to make financial commitments to support guests from Ukraine. It is the largest...

      The EU won’t recognize Russian passports issued to the residents of Ukraine, – EU High Representative
      Jun04

      The EU won’t recognize Russian passports issued to the residents of Ukraine, – EU High Representative

      The European Union condemns the distribution of Russian passports in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories and will not recognize them. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “The European Union strongly condemns the Russian Presidential decrees of 25 May and 30 May, simplifying the process for granting Russian citizenship and...

      Two international Reuters journalists were injured in the east of Ukraine
      Jun04

      Two international Reuters journalists were injured in the east of Ukraine

      Two Reuters reporters were injured in the shelling near Siverodonetsk (the Russian-occupied part of the east of Ukraine). The driver of the vehicle they were travelling in was killed. Source: The Reuters spokesperson “In the course of a reporting trip, two Reuters journalists sustained minor injuries when they came under fire while enroute...

      Russians have destroyed 24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine during 100 days of war
      Jun03

      Russians have destroyed 24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine during 100 days of war

      Russian invaders have destroyed 24,000 kilometres of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine since February 24. Source: State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine (Ukravtodor) “24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges have been destroyed during 100 days of the war. The enemy does not stop destroying our infrastructure, but the country is living and...

      Austria helps Ukraine with protective helmets and body armor
      Jun03

      Austria helps Ukraine with protective helmets and body armor

      Austria helps Ukraine with protective helmets and body armor under the EU’s European Peace Fund. Source: Federal Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer “We are participating within the framework of the European Union in supporting Ukraine with the help of the European Peace Fund. On the one hand, this is done by providing weapons and...

      Ukraine has agreed with Westinghouse to build 9 nuclear power units and to supply fuel
      Jun03

      Ukraine has agreed with Westinghouse to build 9 nuclear power units and to supply fuel

      The state-owned National Atomic Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Energoatom and the American Westinghouse Electric Company have agreed to build new nuclear power units and increase the supply of nuclear fuel. Source: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine President of NNEGC Energoatom Petro Kotin and President of Westinghouse Electric Company Patrick...

      Ukraine itself will determine range of HIMARS rockets, – US Ambassador to Ukraine
      Jun03

      Ukraine itself will determine range of HIMARS rockets, – US Ambassador to Ukraine

      The Ukrainian Armed Forces will themselves determine the range of application of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, which Kyiv will soon receive. Source: US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink “As President Biden announced yesterday, a $700 million security assistance package had been signed. This includes HIMARS long-range rocket systems....

      Canada launches new program to support refugees from Ukraine
      Jun03

      Canada launches new program to support refugees from Ukraine

      Ukrainian refugees arriving in Canada can claim $ 3,000 in government funding. Source: Canadia Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Sean Fraser “Our commitment to Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s illegal war doesn’t stop once they’ve arrived in Canada. We will continue to help those seeking refuge life and thrive in communities...

      The Baltic States will no longer buy electricity from Russia
      Jun03

      The Baltic States will no longer buy electricity from Russia

      The Baltic States have signed an agreement, according to which they will no longer buy electricity from Russia. Source: Lithuanian Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys “Not only is it an extremely important milestone for Lithuania in its journey towards energy independence, but it is also an expression of our solidarity with Ukraine. We must...