Russia’s seaborne export of coal almost stopped due to EU sanctions
On August 25, 2022, it became known that the export of Russian coal by sea was effectively stopped due to the prohibition of the European Union to serve deliveries of Russian coal anywhere in the world within the framework of the fifth package of sanctions. Source: Bloomberg journalists The agency found out that JSC “Suek”, the...
Every minute of Russian military at Ukraine’s nuclear plant is a risk of a radiation disaster
The President of Ukraine stated on August 25, 2022, the need to return Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant under Ukrainian control as soon as possible and ensure the International Atomic Energy Agency access to the plant. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy “It is necessary to return the station under the proper control of...
Ukraine is the only country in the world against which cluster munitions are used
According to the Global Cluster Munition Monitor 2022 report on August 25, 2022, Ukraine is the only country in the world where cluster munitions are used, and at least 689 civilians were injured by them from February to July. Source: Mary Wareham, editor of the Global Cluster Munition Monitor 2022 The report notes that Russia has used cluster...
Italy will provide Ukraine with €2M and equipment for demining of territories
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy during a meeting with the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Denys Monastyrskyi on August 26, 2022, said about the aid package to Ukraine, which will include, in particular, 2 million euros for humanitarian demining in the de-occupied territories. Source: Minister of Foreign...
Russia caused the disconnection of 6 power units of Ukraine’s nuclear plant from the grid
Due to the actions of Russian occupiers, Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was completely disconnected from the power grid for the first time ever on August 25, 2022. Now, the ZNPP has restored the connection to the fourth communication line with the energy system of Ukraine, but all 6 power units remain disconnected. Source: National Nuclear...
7 EU countries called for new sanctions against Russia, including visa sanctions
On August 25, 2022, it became known that the heads of the foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic and Denmark issued a joint statement calling for new sanctions against the Russian Federation for its war against Ukraine. Source: EU countries They list all the arguments that...
Russia took planes aloft 200 times on Ukraine’s Independence Day
The spokesman of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said on August 25, 2022, that Russian troops made about 200 sorties, but the frequency of missile strikes was much lower, 8 Kh-22 cruise missiles hit various regions on Independence Day of Ukraine on August 24. Source: The spokesman of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces...
Spain to send an air defense system, ammunition and armored cars to Ukraine
Ministry of Defense of Spain reported on August 24, 2022, that Spain would send more military aid to Ukraine to support its fight against Russian forces, which includes defense system, ammunition and armored cars Source: Spanish Defense Ministry and Prime Minister of Spain “Ukraine is today the heart of Europe. Freedom and democracy will...
Russians shelled 58 localities on Ukraine’s Independence Day
Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine said on August 25, 2022, that the number of shelling of populated areas increased. The police recorded the shelling of 58 localities on Ukraine’s Independence Day (August 24). Source: Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Yevgen Yenin “The Russians spoiled yesterday’s...
The world will never recognize Russia’s attempt to change the borders of Ukraine by force, – US
US Ambassador to the UN said on August 24, 2022, at the UN Security Council that the international community would never recognize Russia’s attempt to forcefully change Ukraine’s borders. Source: US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield “Let’s be clear, the international community will never recognize Russia’s attempts to...
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