US President approved new $600M package of military aid to Ukraine
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, signed an order to provide Ukraine with about 600 million dollars in military aid on September 15, 2022. Source: The White House “I hereby delegate to the Secretary of State the authority under section 506(a)(1) of the FAA to direct the drawdown of up to $600 million in defense articles and...
Ukraine’s President is negotiating with 5 states about providing Ukraine with air defense systems
The Head of state emphasized on September 15, 2022, that closing the sky from Russian missile attacks would be a key factor in guaranteeing security in Ukraine. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Ukraine is currently negotiating with several countries for the supply of missile and air defense systems. “We consider air...
Ukrainian President told the details of the meeting with European Commission’s President
The results of the conversation between the Ukrainian President and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Ukraine’s capital became known on September 15, 2022. It was about the energy challenges of the coming winter, the supply of electricity from Ukraine to the EU, Ukraine’s accession to...
Ukrainian army’s successful counteroffensive shifted the strategic balance on the ground, – EU
EU High Representative Josep Borrell said on September 14, 2022, in his column in Project Syndicate that Russia is fighting a losing battle in Ukraine, as Europe and its partners will continue to support Ukraine and maintain sanctions against the Russian Federation for its aggression. Source: EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and...
Russia launched missile strikes on the dam to flood Ukrainian territory: photos
The Head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration said that the water level in the Inhulets River rose from 1 to almost 2 meters due to the Russian missile attack on the dam in Kryvyi Rih (the largest city in central Ukraine) on September 14, 2022. As a result, more than a hundred private houses were flooded. Source: The Head of the...
Ukraine received the first €500M from the European Investment Bank
The European Investment Bank noted on September 14, 2022, that Ukraine received the first payments from the European Investment Bank in the amount of 500 million euros of immediate assistance to meet urgent needs. These funds are part of the second package of emergency solidarity measures from the EIB of 1.59 billion euros. Source: The European...
Over 40% of Ukrainians lost their jobs because of the war, – survey
According to the data from the research of the personnel portal as of September 15, 2022, currently, only every fifth Ukrainian person works and receives a full salary. Source: Research of the personnel portal grc.ua. “Over 40% of Ukrainians lost their jobs due to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Currently, only one in five...
Ukraine has accumulated 2.2 million tons of coal, the largest reserves in recent years
The Prime Minister of Ukraine said during the press conference on September 14, 2022, that despite the challenging heating season, Ukraine would have enough gas and coal to allow for stable passage. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal “Our state now has 2.2 million tons of coal. These are the largest reserves in recent years...
EU extended individual sanctions against Russians for six months
According to the European Council, restrictions will continue to apply to 1,206 Russian individuals and 108 legal entities until March 15, 2023, due to Russia’s unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. Source: The press service of the European Council The European Union has extended for six months sanctions against legal...
Assets of Russians worth 189 million euros were seized in Finland
On September 14, 2022, it became known, that Russian individuals and organizations’ property from the EU sanctions list were subject to arrest. Around 200 decisions were taken regarding the temporary or permanent detention of property. Source: Finnish officials Finnish authorities have seized the assets of sanctioned Russians worth about...
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