The risk of a nuclear conflict its the highest in decades, – UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated at the Security Council meeting in New York on August 22, 2022, that at this time, the risk of a nuclear conflict has become the most serious in recent decades. Source: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “The nuclear risk has climbed to its highest point in decades.” Guterres noted that...
The Czechs donated about $1M to the Ukrainian army on the anniversary of the Soviet occupation
The Embassy of Ukraine in Prague reported on August 22, 2022, that Czechs gave CZK 24.2 million (about $1 million) to Ukraine for the purchase of weapons and other support, which was raised during a flash mob dedicated to the anniversary of the Soviet occupation. Source: Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic On the anniversary of the invasion...
Russians shelled the area of largest thermal power plant of Ukraine and blamed Ukrainians
The Mayor of Energodar (the city in the south of Ukraine), reported on August 22, 2022, that Russian occupiers had opened fire near the Zaporizhzhia thermal power plant (TPP), as a result of which one person was killed and one – injured. Russians traditionally blame the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the attack. Source: Dmytro Orlov, the mayor...
EU is preparing a big mission to train the Ukrainian military
On August 22, 2022, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced a mission to train the Ukrainian military in a country neighboring Ukraine. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell Speaking at a press conference in the northern Spanish city of Santander, Borrell said the move will be discussed next...
Ukraine and Poland signed a memorandum on cooperation in the field of cyber security
The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine together with the State Special Communications and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland signed a memorandum of understanding in the field of cyber security on August 22, 2022. Source: The Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Ukraine and Poland are expanding...
Estonia will promote a full energy embargo against Russia in a new EU sanctions package
On August 22, 2022, it became known that Estonia will push the idea of a full energy embargo against Russia in the EU’s eighth package of sanctions for the Kremlin’s war of aggression. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Estonia Urmas Reinsalu According to the Minister, Estonia will propose to include a full energy embargo on...
Ukrainian troops demonstrate very good skills in the use of “Bayraktar” drones, – CEO of Baykar
CEO of Baykar Makina said on August 22, 2022, that the company highly appreciated the skills of Ukrainian defenders in the use of Bayraktar TB2 drones. Source: CEO of Baykar Makina Haluk Bayraktar “Before the war, we trained Ukrainian operators, so they skillfully use drones. I follow their work from the news and see their effectiveness. Of...
Ukrainian aircraft shot down 7 Russian drones, helicopter and 2 missiles on August 21
Ukrainian bombers and attack aircraft carried out about ten airstrikes against armored vehicles, platoon and company strongholds, positions of multiple-launch rocket systems, anti-aircraft missile systems, manpower and enemy logistics on August 21, 2022. Source: Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ukrainian aviation destroyed a Ka-52...
Russian occupiers are preparing children for the war in Ukraine’s east
The head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration said on August 22, 2022, that Russian military does not stop trying to find weak links in the line of defense of the Ukrainian army and continues shelling populated areas of the occupied Luhansk region (east of Ukraine). Source: The head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration...
The leaders of USA, Germany, France and Britain discussed the current situation in Ukraine
On August 21, 2022, US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had a telephone conversation. On the agenda were the issues of the nuclear threat to Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the current situation on the Russian-Ukrainian front, and...
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