Croatia offers Adriatic ports for transport of Ukrainian grain
Croatia’s Adriatic ports may offer an alternative route for transporting grain from Ukraine, whose Black Sea ports remain blocked. Source: Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Croatia Andreja Metelko Zgombic “During the debate, I pointed out that Croatia’s Adriatic ports are at your disposal and can be a short and...
Ukraine will start construction of Eurorail
Ukraine will begin the phased construction of a narrow European track to connect its railroad with the European one. Source: The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal According to him, at first, it will be a combination of large hubs and large cities, and then a gradual expansion across the country. Also, two new checkpoints on the western...
The US Treasury Department decided to deprive Russia of the opportunity to service its national debt
The US Treasury Department will not renew the general license, which temporarily allowed Russia to make payments to service its foreign debt in dollars under sanctions. Source: The US Treasury Department The demand comes into force on the night of May 25. The expiration of the general license means that Russia will not be able to legally pay its...
The war in Ukraine has shown that security cannot be exchanged for economic gain, – NATO Secretary-General
Russia’s war in Ukraine has shown how economic relations with authoritarian regimes can create vulnerabilities. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg “The war in Ukraine demonstrates how economic relations with authoritarian regimes can create vulnerabilities – over-reliance on the import of key commodities, like...
Ukraine received Mi-24 attack helicopters from the Czech Republic
The Czech government has provided Ukraine with a number of Soviet-designed Mi-24 attack helicopters. According to The Military Balance for 2021, the Czech Republic had only 7 Mi-24D helicopters at its disposal. It is probable that the Czech government handed over to Ukraine all seven available helicopters of this type. The Czech Ministry of...
The West will not force Ukrainians to give their land to Putin, – Polish President
Western politicians are wrong to think that they can persuade Ukrainians to make concessions to Putin and give him part of the territory of Ukraine. Source: Polish President Andrzej Duda “There is little hope, in my view, for a peace that will rely on Western Europe forcing the Ukrainians to give up their land to Putin and agree to his...
$ 13 billion – the cost of destroyed enemy equipment by Ukrainians since the beginning of the war
Our defenders destroyed $ 13 billion in enemy equipment during the 90 days of full-scale war. The cruiser “Moscow” was the most expensive object destroyed. Cruise missile “Moscow” destroyed by Ukraine’s defenders is worth$ 750 million. In addition the IL-76 transport plane ($ 86 million) and the large landing ship...
Turkey proposes to create a medical corridor in Ukraine
Turkey proposes to organize a medical corridor in Ukraine, which could be used to evacuate the sick and wounded from the war zone. Source: The head of the Turkish Ministry of Health Fahrettin Koca “Turkey sends medicines and drugs to Ukraine as part of humanitarian aid. It is necessary to create a reliable medical corridor for the...
Russia has 20 times more military equipment in Donbas than Ukraine, – President of Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy states that Russian troops in Donbas now have 20 times more equipment than Ukrainian ones. Source: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “We lack technology because we are fighting against such a large state and a large army. They (Russians – ed.) have 20 times more equipment, now in Donbas it is...
The war in Ukraine is a global issue, – US President
The war in Ukraine is a global problem, not a regional one, US President Joe Biden is convinced. Source: US President Joe Biden “This is more than just a European issue. It’s a global issue.” Stressing that Washington would stand with its “close domestic partners” to push for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, he said:...
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