At least 60% of Ukrainians need psychological support because of the war, – First Lady of Ukraine
The First Lady states that, according to the Ministry of Health, at least 60% of Ukrainians need psychological support due to Russian aggression. Source: The First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska According to her, 40,000 cases of death or injury of Ukrainian citizens are known. 3 million people are in the temporarily occupied territories. More...
About 2,500 Azovstal defenders are in Russian captivity, – President of Ukraine
About 2,500 defenders of Mariupol were being held captive by the Russians. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy The President of Ukraine believes that it is unprofitable for the Russians to torture the Ukrainian military from Azovstal because they are “public prisoners”. Their release is being handled by Defense...
Russia and Turkey agreed without Ukraine to unblock the Black Sea for Ukrainian grain exports
Russia and Turkey have reached a preliminary agreement to unblock the supply of Ukrainian agricultural products across the Black Sea, but have not agreed on their terms with Ukraine. Source: Journalists Firat Kozok and Selcan Hacaoglu Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has offered to help demine the coast near Odesa and escort Ukrainian grain...
The sixth package of sanctions has become a powerful trigger for the abandonment of Russian oil now – Ukraine’s Ambassador to the EU
Ukraine considers the implementation of the sixth package of sanctions against Russia as a very powerful step, which has become a trigger for the abandonment of Russian oil now. Source: Ukraine’s Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov “We consider this step [the implementation of the sixth sanctions package against Russia – Ed.] to be...
Group of Russian warships was pushed back 100km from the Ukrainian coast
Ukrainian defenders pushed back a ship group of the Russian Black Sea Fleet more than 100 kilometres from the Ukrainian coast. Source: the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine It is noted that the intensity of strikes with Caliber cruise missiles has decreased, but Russian troops have begun hitting ground targets with anti-ship missiles, the main...
The UK announced more support for ICC Russian war crimes investigation
The British government has announced the allocation of a second package of assistance to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to investigate Russian war crimes in Ukraine. Source: UK Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Dominic Raab “The UK has responded swiftly to a request from the international criminal court for more police...
France negotiates with the UAE to replace Russian oil purchases
France is talking to the United Arab Emirates about the supply of oil and diesel as it seeks alternatives to Russian energy sources. Source: French Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire “We are looking for substitutes to the supply of gas or diesel from Russia. For example, the United Arab Emirates can be a solution, at least...
Ukraine will not give up any of its territories, – Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
The “red lines” for Ukraine are compromises on sovereignty and territorial integrity, and therefore Ukraine will not give away Russia Crimea or Donbas. Source: Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk “We do have red lines: we will not give up any of our territories – either Donbas or Crimea. They are only...
Germany fears that Ukraine will use German tanks to invade Russia
Members of the German government fear that Ukrainian troops may invade Russian territory because of the euphoria after several victories. Source: Members of the German government Sources close to the government say there is concern that Ukraine could become overconfident if it experiences a string of battlefield victories and rolls into Russian...
Russia’s strikes at Kyiv were a signal to the United States, – Estonian Ambassador to Ukraine
Russia has struck at Kyiv to signal to the United States. There is no risk of a re-attack by Russian troops on the Ukrainian capital now. Source: Estonian Ambassador to Ukraine Kaimo Kuusk “On the one hand, Russia undoubtedly wants to block the flow of military aid from the West, and on the other hand, it can be seen as a signal to the...
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