Section: News & Summaries

      Western countries expelled 445 Russian diplomats because of Putin’s war – Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
      Apr09

      Western countries expelled 445 Russian diplomats because of Putin’s war – Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

      A total of 445 diplomats and employees of Russian diplomatic institutions have been expelled by Western countries since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.   Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine 28 countries have announced the expulsion of diplomats, not counting the European Union as a bloc and the United Nations. Most ...

      The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Slovakia visited Ukraine
      Apr09

      The President of the European Commission and the Prime Minister of Slovakia visited Ukraine

      European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, EU High Representative Josep Borrel, and Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger visited Bucha, where hundreds of civilians were killed. Source: Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal “We visited Bucha. I showed the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, the High...

      Slovakia provided Ukraine with S-300 air defense system
      Apr08

      Slovakia provided Ukraine with S-300 air defense system

      The Prime Minister of Slovakia announced the provision of Ukraine with the S-300 air defense system. Source: The Prime Minister of Slovakia, Eduard Heger “I would like to confirm that Slovakia has provided Ukraine with air-defense system S-300. Ukrainian nation is bravely defending its sovereign country and us too. It is our duty to help,...

      46 UNESCO member states refused to participate in the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee while it is chaired by Russia
      Apr08

      46 UNESCO member states refused to participate in the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee while it is chaired by Russia

      The Ministry of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine states that 46 UNESCO member states have refused to participate in the 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, as long as it is chaired by the Russian Federation. Source: Minister of Culture and Information Policy of Ukraine Oleksandr Tkachenko “A civilized world that...

      Russian occupiers hit the railway station in the east of Ukraine, where civilians were waiting for evacuation: photo and video 18+
      Apr08

      Russian occupiers hit the railway station in the east of Ukraine, where civilians were waiting for evacuation: photo and video 18+

      The Russian occupiers hit the Kramatorsk railway station by “Tocka-U” missile. Thousands of peaceful Ukrainians were waiting here for the evacuation train. Source: Mayor of Kramatorsk Oleksandr Honcharenko “According to preliminary data, 45 adults and 5 children died. About 100 people were injured. Many people have torn limbs...

      Australia send 20 Bushmaster armored personnel carriers to Ukraine
      Apr08

      Australia send 20 Bushmaster armored personnel carriers to Ukraine

      Australia has handed over 20 Bushmaster armored personnel carriers to Ukraine for $ 38 million. Source: Ukrainian Ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko “Australian national security experts tell me it was the fastest decision to provide military aid in the country’s history.  President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed parliament...

      The Seimas of Latvia has designated May 9 as the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen Ukrainians
      Apr08

      The Seimas of Latvia has designated May 9 as the Day of Remembrance of the Fallen Ukrainians

      The Latvian Seimas in the final reading supported the proposal to appoint May 9, 2022, as a day of mourning for the civilians and defenders of Ukraine who died as a result of the aggressive war of the Russian Federation. The proposal was supported by 61 deputies, and 18 voted against it on Thursday, April 7. Source: The Seimas of Latvia Some...

      Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: The Battle for Donbas will look like World War II
      Apr08

      Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: The Battle for Donbas will look like World War II

      The battle for Donbas will be reminiscent of World War II as part of Russia’s war against Ukraine. It is expected to involve thousands of tanks and other weapons. Source: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba “The battle for Donbas will remind you, I say it with regret, but it is true, it will remind you of World War II. This will...

      Ukrainian electricity will help the EU reduce its dependence on Russian energy sources
      Apr08

      Ukrainian electricity will help the EU reduce its dependence on Russian energy sources

      The export of Ukrainian electricity to European countries will allow the European Union to reduce its dependence on Russian gas and oil. Source: DTEK Director-General Maxim Timchenko “In discussions about dependence on Russian gas and oil, we are part of the solution to this problem by offering Ukrainian electricity and coal to our European...

      Ukraine has already received € 3 billion in financial assistance from Western partners
      Apr08

      Ukraine has already received € 3 billion in financial assistance from Western partners

      Ukraine has received about three billion euros in financial assistance from partners. Source: Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko “Today we are negotiating for a total of about 7 billion euros, of which we have already received about 3 billion euros.” In particular, on Thursday the minister signed an agreement with Germany on...