The risk of the use of nuclear weapons in the world has reached its highest level since the Cold War, – SIPRI
The risk of the use of nuclear weapons in the world has reached its highest level since the Cold War as of today. Source: Director of SIPRI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Programme Wilfred Wan According to SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), all nuclear countries – Russia, the United States, Britain, France, China,...
Russia to keep its citizens in the dark about the atrocities it is committing against the people of Ukraine, – US Secretary of State
The Kremlin is waging unprovoked and unjustified war against a sovereign neighbouring state. Source: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken “Too many Russian citizens are behind bars for the “crime” of speaking truth to power about their government’s actions. This internal repression is occurring as the Kremlin is waging an...
3 foreign volunteers sentenced to death for fighting with Ukraine’s army
Two British citizens and a Moroccan have been sentenced to death by Russians in eastern Ukraine for fighting on Ukraine’s side. A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic found the three men guilty of being mercenaries and committing acts aimed at “overthrowing the constitutional order of the Republic”. The...
Canada and the United States will “double control” over exports of goods to Russia
Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino said that the US and Canadian border services would step up efforts to control exports to Russia of goods and services that help the economy of the aggressor country. Source: Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino “Canada will stand firm against Russian aggression, whether it’s...
The US and the UK have developed a plan to train the Ukrainian military on rocket artillery
The US and British authorities have developed a plan to train the Ukrainian military to work with Western multiple rocket launchers (MLRS). It will take from three to four weeks to train soldiers. Source: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the USA Mark A. Milley “We’ve got to start this thing with a program that is rational and...
Access of Ukrainian grain to the world market is the subject of main attention, – US Assistant Secretary of State
Ensuring access of the Ukrainian grain blocked by Russian aggression to the market is now one of the main focuses of the United States, as well as allies, partners and international organizations. Source: US Assistant Secretary of State Karen Donfried “Food security is not a new problem.” She reminded us that this issue was...
The world should not get used to Russia’s war against Ukraine, otherwise it will never end, – First Lady of Ukraine
The First Lady of Ukraine called on the world, and in particular the United States, not to get used to Russia’s war against Ukraine, because if that happens, the war will never end. Source: The First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska “I want the whole world, and Americans as well, don’t get used to this war. Yes, it is far from...
US hands over $ 50 million in life-saving equipment to Ukrainian law enforcement
The United States is handing over $ 50 million in life-saving equipment to Ukrainian law enforcement and border guards. Source: US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink “Ukrainian border guards, National Guards and police have displayed true heroism in the most direct conditions. Proud to strengthen our partnership with the Ministry of...
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...
Ukraine’s President embroidered shirt was sold for $ 100,000 at the United 24 program presentation in Washington
The embroidered shirt worn by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Embroidery Day, May 19, was sold at a charity auction as part of the presentation of the United 24 program. Source: Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova The embroidered shirt that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wore on Embroidery Day, May 19,...