NATO Secretary-General urges countries to send more weapons to Ukraine
The Secretary-General of NATO on August 23, 2022, assured Ukraine of further support, which will last as long as it is needed. He said it during a speech at the second summit of the International Crimea Platform. Source: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg “We are committed to partnership with Ukraine, we helped to move to NATO...
Britain and Ukraine will establish digital trade
UK Secretary of State for International Trade said on August 23, 2022, that Britain and Ukraine had announced their intention to conclude an agreement on digital trade, the purpose of which will be to help Ukraine’s capital Kyiv restore the economy. Source: UK Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan It is noted that...
International Crimea Platform participants called on Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine
The Participants in the International Crimea Platform, committed to Ukraine’s sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders called on Russia on August 23, 2022, to withdraw its troops from the territory of Ukraine immediately and unconditionally. Source: Joint statement of the...
New Zealand will sanction more Russian officials in occupied areas of Ukraine
Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand said on August 22, 2022, that New Zealand would increase the pressure on Russia by introducing sanctions against half a hundred Russian collaborators in the occupied regions of Ukraine. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta “President Putin’s proxies in Ukrainian...
Slovakia will provide Ukraine with 30 infantry combat vehicles
The Minister of Defence of Slovakia said on August 23, 2022, that Slovakia would supply Ukraine with 30 BMP-1 infantry combat vehicles and will receive 15 Leopard 2A4 tanks from Germany in exchange. He said this during the signing of the defence agreement with Germany. Source: The Minister of Defence of Slovakia Jaroslav Nad “Slovakia will...
Netherlands will allocate new aid package to Ukraine worth over €80 million
The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands following the visit to Kyiv of the Minister of Defense Kajsa Ollongren and the Minister of Foreign Trade Liesje Schreinemacher reported on August 22, 2022, that the Netherlands plans to provide Ukraine with additional aid in connection with the war in the total amount of 80 million euros. Source: The...
Russian invaders killed 133 Ukrainian athletes
Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister said on August 23, 2022, on Facebook that Russian invaders have killed 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Source: Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister Vadym Gutzeit “No more flags will be raised and anthems played in honor of their sporting victories. Russia...
About 1,000 children have been killed or injured since Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, – UN
UNICEF Executive Director said on August 22, 2022, that the Russian invasion of Ukraine began nearly six months ago, and UNICEF has verified that at least 972 children have been killed or injured by the violence. Source: UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell According to the director of UNICEF, since the beginning of the full-scale Russian...
The USA will strengthen control over compliance with sanctions against Russia
Representatives of the administration of the US President said on August 22, 2022, that the US is trying to ensure the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia imposed over its invasion of Ukraine by closing loopholes and persuading other countries to support the restrictions. Source: Representatives of Joe’s Biden administration The...
The Ukrainian military destroyed Russian missile system and heavy mortar system
On August 23, 2022, it became known that the Ukrainian military destroyed 17 Russian invaders, the “Buk” anti-aircraft missile complex, the “Sani” (“sleigh”) towed mortar complex and other enemy equipment on the southern defense lines. Source: Operational Command “South” “During the day,...