Section: Main news
Five Ukrainian soldiers in Dnipro hospital, two in critical condition
Chief Physician of Dnipro Regional Mechnikov Clinical Hospital Serhiy Ryzhenko says that two out of the five wounded Ukrainian soldiers who have been taken to Dnipro hospitals in the past 24 hours are in a critical condition, according to 112 Ukraine TV channel. ”Five people have been taken over the past week, three of them are in a serious...
Turkey`s Erdogan says may review ties with Europe after referendum
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday said after an April referendum Turkey may review relations with Europe, which he described as `fascist and cruel` and resembling that of the pre-World War Two era, according to Reuters. Turkey and Europe are at loggerheads with Ankara accusing some European countries such as Germany and the Netherlands...
PACE President visits Syria with Russian Duma delegates, Ukraine reacts
A delegation of deputies of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Serbia, and Italy and the State Duma of Russia led by PACE President of Pedro Agramunt has arrived in Syria, Channel One Russia has reported. The State Duma deputies are reported to have arranged this visit despite the fact...
Fitch affirms Ukrainian Railway at `CCC`
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Ukrainian Railway`s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at `CCC`, Fitch Ratings said in its press release. Long-Term Local Currency IDR at `RD`, Short-Term Foreign Currency IDR at `C` and National Long-Term rating at `RD(ukr)`, according to Fitch. The Long-term foreign currency rating on Shortline...
Lawyer Feygin hopes for international assistance in Sushchenko`s case
Mark Feygin, the Russian lawyer of Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko remanded in custody in Russia, says the negotiations on the exchange or release of his client are underway, and the journalist`s defense hopes for international assistance in this case, 112 Ukraine TV channel reported. ”Negotiations on Sushchenko`s exchange or release – no...
Ukraine, NATO hold naval exercises in Black Sea
The drills involve a Ukrainian minesweeper Henichesk and three vessels of Standing NATO Mine Counter Measures Group Two Joint military exercises of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and NATO`s naval mine hunting team are being held in the Black Sea March 20. According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the tasks include navigating...
FBI confirms probe of Russia meddling ongoing
FBI Director James Comey confirms publicly for the first time the Bureau is investigating alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, BBC News reports. The inquiry will include any potential coordination between Trump campaign associates and Russia`s government, according to BBC News. ”I have been authorized by the DOJ...
Heavy fighting in Donbas with Grad and tanks near Mariupol: 1 Ukrainian soldier killed, 8 wounded
Ukrainian Military Television published a video of the heavy shelling of the settlement of Vodiane by Russian-terrorist forces using Grad multiple rocket launchers. The footage shows explosions in Vodiane`s residential areas. ”At 9:30, two enemy groups totaling up to 40 Russian soldiers approached our positions near Vodiane. Having faced a strong...
SBU chief says entry ban papers drafted against Russia`s Eurovision pick
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has prepared papers prohibiting entry into Ukraine of Eurovision 2017 participant from Russia Yulia Samoilova, SBU Head Vasyl Hrytsak told reporters on Monday, March 20, according to 112 Ukraine TV channel. ”As of now, the decision regarding her entry ban has not yet been made, but I will reveal the secret...
Polish lawyer charged with spying for Russia convicted to 4 years in prison
Warsaw`s District Court has sentenced a lawyer to a four-year prison term on spying charges, according to PAP. The lawyer was convicted for spying in favor of Russia`s military intelligence, GRU, the act which inflicted damage to Poland, PAP reports. However, the convict does plead guilty. The prosecution requested a six-year term. It is noted...