Section: Main news
Russian lawyers refused to cooperate with the aggressor state in the International Court of Justice
Russia’s lawyers in the International Court of Justice refused to further cooperate with Russia, including cases against the Russian Federation initiated by Ukraine. Source: First Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Emine Dzhaparova “It is impossible to represent in forums dedicated to the application of the Law a state that so...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will arrive in the capital of Ukraine – President of Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will visit Kyiv. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “Just before our meeting, I had the last conversation with Ursula von der Leyen. I am waiting for her arrival in Kyiv in the coming days, I do not know the date yet,” said the Ukrainian Head of State. See also:...
Russians invaders hit a tanker with nitric acid in the Eastern Ukraine
Russian troops hit a tanker with nitric acid in the Luhansk region in the East of Ukraine. Source: the Head of the Luhansk regional state administration Serhiy Gaidai “Urgent! Don’t leave the shelters! If you’re indoors – close the doors and windows!” – He addresses the inhabitants of the region....
Ukraine and the EU will look for Russian criminals who tortured people – The President of Ukraine
Ukraine is beginning to gather information about all those involved in the torture of the Ukrainian people in the territories that have been temporarily occupied by Russian troops. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “Separately, there is our internal case against these criminals who tortured our people. We are starting to...
Almost 80% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return to Ukraine after the war, – Razumkov Centre’s sociological service
79% of the interviewed Ukrainian refugees plan to return to Ukraine after the war, while 10% do not plan to. Source: Razumkov Centre’s sociological service “79% of respondents plan to return to Ukraine after the war, 10% – do not plan, 11% – find it difficult to answer.” At the same time, 89% of respondents believe...
US Congressmen demand to provide Ukraine with more fighters and anti-ship missiles
More than 30 congressmen are demanding that the Biden administration increases weapons supplies to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including long-range surface-to-air missiles, fighter jets, and anti-ship missiles. Source: US Congressmen They also demand increasing the supply of Stinger anti-air and Javelin-anti-tank missiles that Ukraine is...
U.S. calls for Russia’s suspension from UN Rights Council
The United States calls for the removal of Russia from the UN Human Rights Council, following reports that Russian invaders killed a lot of civilians in the Ukrainian town of Bucha Source: U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield “Russia’s participation in the Human Rights Council is a farce. And it is wrong,...
Projecting Russian crimes to Ukraine is part of a hostile plan, – British Ambassador to Ukraine
The abduction, torture, and execution of heads of administrations seems to be part of the Russian scenario, as well as the transfer of these crimes to Ukraine. Source: British Ambassador to Ukraine Melinda Simmons “Abducting, torturing, executing brave and resolute regional and local administration heads, even their families too –...
Italy supports EU sanctions against Russian gas
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said that Italy would support sanctions against Russian gas after the atrocities in the Ukrainian city of Bucha. Source: Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs “Italy will not veto Russian gas sanctions,” Di Maio said. Italy receives about 40% of its gas imports from Russia, and after the Russian...
The European Commission will take a step towards Ukraine’s obtaining EU candidate status this week
This week, the European Commission plans to hand over a questionnaire to Ukraine, which is a necessary step for Ukraine to become a candidate. Source: Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishyna “We expect that there will be positive news about the next steps that must be taken to obtain...