EU presents the sixth package of sanctions today
The European Union will adopt a sixth package of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday (May 4th). Source: President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen “Today we are presenting the sixth package of sanctions. First, we are listing high-ranking military officers and other individuals who committed war crimes in Bucha. We know...
The Russian army has weakened significantly as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, – British Intelligence
The Russian army is now much weaker, both materially and conceptually, as a result of the invasion of Ukraine. Source: British Ministry of Defense “The modernization of its physical equipment has not enabled Russia to dominate Ukraine. Failures both in strategic planning and operational execution have left it unable to translate the...
The world should prepare to block all export-import operations with Russia, – President of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that the world must prepare for a complete halt to exports and imports from Russia. Source: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “We are working on new sanctions against Russia. We expect a new package from the European Union soon. This package should include clear steps to block Russia’s...
Ukraine’s victory depends on sanctions, weapons and prospects for EU membership, – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The issue of Ukraine’s membership in the EU is a matter of war and peace in Europe. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba “There are three issues on which Ukraine’s victory in this war depends. These are sanctions, weapons, and the prospect of Ukraine’s membership in the EU.” There should be...
The European Commission has agreed to remove all duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports for a year, – President of Ukraine
The EU Commission has agreed to eliminate all duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports for one year. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “An important decision of the European Union is being prepared. The European Commission has agreed to remove all duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports for a year, as well as to suspend...
Paying for Russian gas in rubles – is a violation of sanctions, – EU Commissioner
Paying European companies for gas supplied by Russia in rubles – is a violation of EU sanctions. Source: EU Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen “Companies whose contracts provide for payment only in dollars or euros should not accede to the Russian demand. This would be a breach of the sanctions so high risk for the companies.” EU...
Russia has already fired more than 1,300 missiles at Ukraine – Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine
Russia has launched 1,300 missiles at Ukraine. Source: Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar “According to our data, their stocks have already more than halved during the time they have been actively using them on the territory of Ukraine since February 24.” These are missiles of air, sea, and ground bases. There is a production of...
The Netherlands will abandon Russian gas by the end of the year
The Netherlands is going to completely abandon the purchase of Russian gas and coal by the end of this year. Source: Minister of Climate and Energy Policy of the Netherlands Rob Yetten According to him, the authorities want to fill the gas storage facilities available in the country as much as possible before the onset of winter. The Minister...
European Union has frozen 35 billion euros in Russian assets
The European Union has frozen 35 billion euros in Russian assets over the war in Ukraine. Source: European Commission “European Union countries froze 35 billion euros ($39 billion) of assets in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine during the first 5 1/2 weeks of the war, with France topping the list, having frozen goods and capital...
Russia was deprived of Permanent Observer Status at the Organization of American States
Russia was deprived of its Permanent Observer Status at the Organization of American States. Source: US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken There were 25 votes in favor, zero against, eight abstentions and one absence on the resolution titled “Suspension of the Status of the Russian Federation as a Permanent Observer of the Organization of...
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