Section: News & Summaries
The European Parliament supported creation of tribunal for Russia’s war crimes
European Parliament member states supported the resolution on the establishment of a tribunal for Russian war crimes against Ukraine. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba The Parliament also called on the EU to take all necessary actions in international proceedings and courts to support the prosecution of the Russian and...
Ukraine received $ 1 million to support the domain system, – Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
The Internet Corporation ICANN has provided $ 1 million to Ukraine to support the stable operation of the Ukrainian domain system. Source: Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov Ukraine’s domain system has been subjected to massive cyber attacks since the Russian invasion. The smooth operation of the domain system is...
Polish companies handed over 20 wagons of electrical equipment to Ukraine
20 wagons of electrical equipment from Polish companies are aimed at restoring Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Source: Energy Minister of Ukraine Herman Haluschenko In total, assistance from Polish companies amounted to more than 12,500 units of equipment, including line fittings, power transformers, backup power generators, more than 400...
The European Parliament abolished import duties for Ukraine
The European Parliament has supported the one-year abolition of EU import duties on all Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. Source: The European Parliament The corresponding vote took place on Thursday during the plenary session of the European Parliament. 515 deputies voted in favor, 32 against and 11 abstained. The...
Operational information on May 20, 2022 regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainians have been bravely resisting a russian military invasion for the 86 days. – the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The russian enemy is shelling the area of Lysychansk, Severodonetsk. There are no significant changes to the status and position of the Armed Forces of belarus in the Volyn-Polissya regions. The republic of...
Ukraine to Russia: Do not offer us a ceasefire
Mykhailo Podolyak, negotiator with Russia asks not to offer Ukraine a ceasefire without a total withdrawal of Russian troops. Source: Adviser to the Head of Office of the President of Ukraine and negotiator with Russia Mykhailo Podolyak “Do not offer us a ceasefire – it is impossible without the total withdrawal of Russian troops....
Ukraine celebrates Embroidery Day
Ukraine celebrates Embroidery day today on May 19. Source: Minister of Culture of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko “Let today’s embroidered shirt be a reminder that we are all united and consolidated as never before. The embroidered shirt is in our heart, it is diversity, and at the same time our Ukrainian code. It is our love for the...
US Embassy in Kyiv resumed full-fledged work
The United States Embassy in Ukraine has officially resumed full-fledged work in the capital of Ukraine. Source: The US Department of State The US Department of State noted that additional measures were taken to improve the safety of American diplomats who are returning to Kyiv. The US flag was raised at the embassy on May 18. American diplomats...
Poland will provide Ukraine with 25,000 tons of gasoline
Poland will provide 27,000 tons of gasoline to Ukraine to help overcome its deficit. Source: Minister of Economy of Ukraine Yulia Svyrydenko “The reason for the fuel shortage is that 97 percent of fuel was supplied to Ukraine by Russia and Belarus until February 24. In addition, the Russians destroyed many Ukrainian refineries. As a result,...
European Commission President revealed plan to reduce EU dependence on Russian energy
The European Commission presented proposals to quickly get rid of EU dependence on Russian energy imports. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen “The strategy focuses on three key topic areas. Improving energy efficiency, expanding the use of renewable energy, and securing non-Russian suppliers of oil and gas. We are...