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The Economist calls postponement of free trade Kyiv’s defeat
The postponement of a free trade area between Ukraine and the EU is a defeat of Kyiv, Britain’s Economist magazine has reported. British journalists, in an article “Win some, lose more,” state that no one doubts the defeat of Ukraine. The only thing that can save the country is the creation of a strong political and economic...
Ukrainian military in Debaltseve come under Grad and artillery fire
Ukrainian military positions near Debaltseve in Donetsk region have again come under artillery and Grad fire. Information Resistance group leader Dmytro Tymchuk reported this on his Facebook page. “The positions of Ukrainian troops near the town of Debaltseve were shelled four times. The shelling was carried out with artillery, mortars and...
US urges Russia to de-escalate situation in Donbas before G20 summit in November
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has urged Russia to take steps to resolve the situation in Donbas before the G20 summit, which is to be held in Australia in November. He said on Sunday that he expected such steps from Russia, the Segodnya newspaper reported. “I think what’s clear is that the goal between now and November is for this...
Third Russian ‘aid convoy’ brings weapons for militants
A third uninvited Russian “aid convoy” that arrived in Donetsk on Saturday brought ammunition and jammers for terrorists, rather than humanitarian assistance. This was stated by Information Resistance group leader Dmytro Tymchuk. “The arrival of electronic warfare and signals intelligence stations from Russia has been recorded....
Ukrainian troops to leave positions only synchronously with Russian military – NSDC
Ukrainian troops will leave a buffer zone in Ukraine’s eastern regions only synchronously with Russian military. This was stated by National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) information and analytical center spokesman Andriy Lysenko, Ukrinform’s correspondent reported. “If there is a withdrawal, then everything should be done...
Poroshenko discloses causes of tragedy near Ilovaisk
A three-day delay in the arrival of reinforcements and the escape of some military units have led to the tragedy near Ilovaisk where a number of Ukrainian army units were surrounded and sustained significant losses when leaving the encirclement. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said this said in an interview with Ukrainian television channels...
Over 4,600 refugees leave Donbas conflict zone in past 24 hours
A total of 4,620 people have left the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in Donetsk and Luhansk regions over the past 24 hours. The deputy head of the information and analytical center of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), Volodymyr Poliovy, said at a briefing on Saturday. “Some 238, 235 people have been...
Implementation of Minsk memorandum due to begin on Saturday – NSDC
The fulfillment of the conditions of the Minsk memorandum on the withdrawal of troops and the creation of a buffer zone is due to begin on Saturday, September 20. The deputy head of the information and analytical center of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), Volodymyr Poliovy, said at a briefing on Saturday. “Each of...
Ukrainian military kill two dozen terrorists and destroy Grad rocket launcher
The anti-terrorist operation (ATO) forces, in response to numerous attacks on their checkpoints and bases, have killed several dozen militants and destroyed a Grad multiple rocket launcher and four mortars, the ATO press center has reported. “Firing in return, the ATO forces killed up to 20 terrorists, one BM-21 Grad multiple rocket...
Massive explosion in Donetsk factory of chemical products
This morning there was a massive explosion in Donetsk state factory of chemical products . According to local residents exploded underground warehouse near Donetsk state factory of chemical products. Donetsk state factory of chemical products specialized in utilization of ammunition and explosives substances manufacturing industry. Separatists...