Section: News & Summaries

      Germany has started training the Armed Forces of Ukraine on howitzers PzH 2000
      May12

      Germany has started training the Armed Forces of Ukraine on howitzers PzH 2000

      The German Bundeswehr began training the Ukrainian military on the Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled artillery (PzH 2000). Source: German Ministry of Defense Training of the Armed Forces of Ukraine began at the artillery school in Idar-Oberstein. The day before, they arrived in Germany on a plane of the German Armed Forces from Poland....

      Czech Republic recognized the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine as genocide
      May12

      Czech Republic recognized the actions of the Russian army in Ukraine as genocide

      The Senate of the Czech Republic voted in favor of the resolution recognizing the actions of the Russian army on the territory of Ukraine as genocide of the Ukrainian people. Source: Ambassador of Ukraine to the Czech Republic Yevhen Perebyinis “The Senate condemns ethnically motivated crimes against humanity, such as mass executions,...

      Ukraine has regained control of 1,200 km of the border, – State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
      May12

      Ukraine has regained control of 1,200 km of the border, – State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

      Ukrainian defenders regained control of about 1,200 km of the border. Most of this area is on the border with Russia. Source: Director of the Department of State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Leonid Baran Despite the restoration of control over part of the border, the danger remains. The enemy is constantly shelling the liberated border...

      Demining of Ukrainian territories may take from 5 to 10 years
      May12

      Demining of Ukrainian territories may take from 5 to 10 years

      According to the international experience, demining of Ukrainian territories can take from 5 to 10 years. Source: Oleh Bondar, Head of the Department for Pyrotechnic Works and Humanitarian Demining of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine “According to the international experience, mine clearance can last from 5 to 10 years. One of the...

      US provided Ukraine with the first Mi-17 helicopter
      May11

      US provided Ukraine with the first Mi-17 helicopter

      Ukraine received the first of 11 Mi-17 helicopters to be delivered by the United States on May 10. Mi-17 transport helicopters were once destined for Afghanistan, but that was before the fall of the US-backed government. Mi-17s are mostly used to carry troops and military equipment. It is noted that helicopters can be used to move soldiers on the...

      Ukraine has already formed strategic food reserves, which will be enough for years, – Prime Minister of Ukraine
      May11

      Ukraine has already formed strategic food reserves, which will be enough for years, – Prime Minister of Ukraine

      Ukraine has already formed strategic reserves of food, but without Ukrainian products, some parts of the world can face a  famine. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “Now Ukraine has already formed strategic food reserves, which will be enough for years. But more and more world leaders realize that without Ukrainian products...

      Canada and Germany are working closely to isolate Russia economically
      May11

      Canada and Germany are working closely to isolate Russia economically

      Canada and Germany will work together to strengthen Russia’s economic isolation. Source: Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz “The leaders agreed to continue to maintain close coordination to continue supporting Ukraine and further economic isolation of Russia,” the Canadian Prime...

      Ukraine reached the Eurovision-2022 final – video
      May11

      Ukraine reached the Eurovision-2022 final – video

      The first semifinal of Eurovision-2022 took place on May 10 in Turin, Italy. According to the results of the voting, Ukraine scored a sufficient number of points and reached the final of the competition, which will take place on May 14. In addition to Ukraine, the finalists included: Switzerland, Armenia, Iceland, Lithuania, Portugal, Norway,...

      The US state of Mississippi recognized the region of Ukraine as a sister region
      May11

      The US state of Mississippi recognized the region of Ukraine as a sister region

      The Mississippi government has decided to recognize the Khmelnytsky region of Ukraine (the west of Ukraine) as a sister region, this is the first such decision in US history. Source: The head of the Khmelnytsky Regional military administration Serhii Hamalyy “There is unique news for the residents of the Khmelnytsky region: the state of...

      Canada provides intelligence on cyber threats to Ukraine, – Canadian Foreign Minister
      May11

      Canada provides intelligence on cyber threats to Ukraine, – Canadian Foreign Minister

      Canada condemns Russia’s cyberattack on Ukraine on the eve of a military invasion that has caused Internet disruptions across Europe. Source: Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly “Canada strongly condemns the destructive cyber activity by Russia targeting the European telecommunications sector on February 24, 2022. Canada joins its...