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      Russia caused the disconnection of 6 power units of Ukraine’s nuclear plant from the grid
      Aug26

      Russia caused the disconnection of 6 power units of Ukraine’s nuclear plant from the grid

      Due to the actions of Russian occupiers, Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was completely disconnected from the power grid for the first time ever on August 25, 2022. Now, the ZNPP has restored the connection to the fourth communication line with the energy system of Ukraine, but all 6 power units remain disconnected. Source: National Nuclear...

      7 EU countries called for new sanctions against Russia, including visa sanctions
      Aug25

      7 EU countries called for new sanctions against Russia, including visa sanctions

      On August 25, 2022, it became known that the heads of the foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic and Denmark issued a joint statement calling for new sanctions against the Russian Federation for its war against Ukraine. Source: EU countries They list all the arguments that...

      Russians placed armored vehicles 60 m from the 5th reactor of nuclear plant – British intelligence
      Aug25

      Russians placed armored vehicles 60 m from the 5th reactor of nuclear plant – British intelligence

      According to the report of UK Ministry of Defense on August 25, 2022, Russian military continues to be on the territory of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP), and in this connection there remain three main risks to the operation of the ZNPP. Source: UK Ministry of Defense “On 21 August 2022, imagery indicated that Russia maintained...

      Canada announced new sanctions on Russia, and additional funding for Ukraine
      Aug24

      Canada announced new sanctions on Russia, and additional funding for Ukraine

      The Prime Minister of Canada said on August 23, 2022, during the virtual Summit for Heads of State and Government of the International Crimea Platform that his country would allocate CAD $3.85 million ($2.97 million) of funding for Ukraine’s security sector and Canada also intends to sanction 62 Russians with close ties to the state, and a...

      New Zealand will sanction more Russian officials in occupied areas of Ukraine
      Aug24

      New Zealand will sanction more Russian officials in occupied areas of Ukraine

      Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand said on August 22, 2022, that New Zealand would increase the pressure on Russia by introducing sanctions against half a hundred Russian collaborators in the occupied regions of Ukraine. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta “President Putin’s proxies in Ukrainian...

      The USA will strengthen control over compliance with sanctions against Russia
      Aug23

      The USA will strengthen control over compliance with sanctions against Russia

      Representatives of the administration of the US President said on August 22, 2022, that the US is trying to ensure the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine by closing loopholes and persuading other countries to support the restrictions. Source: Representatives of Joe’s Biden administration The...

      The risk of a nuclear conflict its the highest in decades, – UN Secretary-General
      Aug23

      The risk of a nuclear conflict its the highest in decades, – UN Secretary-General

      UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated at the Security Council meeting in New York on August 22, 2022, that at this time, the risk of a nuclear conflict has become the most serious in recent decades. Source: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “The nuclear risk has climbed to its highest point in decades.” Guterres noted that...

      Ukraine and Poland signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of cyber security
      Aug22

      Ukraine and Poland signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of cyber security

      The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the State Special Communications and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of cyber security on August 22, 2022. Source: The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Ukraine and Poland are expanding...

      Estonia will promote a full energy embargo against Russia in a new EU sanctions package
      Aug22

      Estonia will promote a full energy embargo against Russia in a new EU sanctions package

      On August 22, 2022, it became known that Estonia will push the idea of a full energy embargo against Russia in the EU’s eighth package of sanctions for the Kremlin’s war of aggression. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Reinsalu According to the Minister, Estonia will propose to include a full energy embargo on...

      Russia is trying to bypass Western sanctions through Turkey – US Department of the Treasury
      Aug21

      Russia is trying to bypass Western sanctions through Turkey – US Department of the Treasury

      US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury said on August 19, 2022, that Russian legal entities and individuals are trying to use Turkey to circumvent American and Western sanctions during a telephone conversation with his Turkish colleague Yunus Elitas. Source: US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo “Deputy Secretary Adeyemo raised...