Section: News & Summaries
Russian airborne troops and “Caucasian group” near Stakhanov supplied with weapons
Fuel and weapons were supplied to militants and the company tactical group of Russian Airborne Troops near Stakhanov. Head of the Information Resistance group Dmytro Tymchuk wrote on Facebook. “The “Caucasian group” and company tactical group of Russian Airborne Troops, acting to the north of Stahanov, were supplied with fuel and ammunition...
Falling ruble threatens financial stability of Russia – Central Bank of Russia
The observed ruble devaluation creates preconditions for the emergence of risks to financial stability, the Central Bank of Russia says in a statement, released today. It is reported by TASS. “The dynamics of the ruble rate observed now, including its excessive volatility, creates a prerequisite to the emergence of risks to financial...
Truce in full swing: Donetsk shaken by explosions overnight
Despite the ceasefire, Donetsk was shaken by volleys and explosions over the whole night. As reported by a Ukrinform correspondent, artillery bombardment and work of various systems were heard in all parts of the city. Shelling subsided in the morning. The situation is tense. No information yet about the casualties and wounded. Recall, December...
Russian troops continue arriving in Debaltseve area
The strengthening of Russian-terrorist groups is continuing in the area of Debaltseve, as well as in the area of Pervomaisk-Stakhanov-Alchevsk. Additional armored vehicles and artillery systems (up to 20 pieces of conventional artillery) are arriving. Information Resistance group leader Dmytro Tymchuk reported this on his Facebook page. “A...
Guerrilla group kills over 100 militants in Donetsk region
A guerrilla group operating in Donetsk region has cleared the region of 110 militants over the past two days, the press center for the anti-terrorist operation has reported. “On December 1, in cooperation with the Armed Forces of Ukraine, soldiers of the guerrilla group killed about 50 militants at a farm in the area of Staromykhailivka. On...
Shrinking oil revenues could dig into funds
Energy-exporting countries which have stashed billions in windfalls in sovereign investment funds may be forced to draw down on them as oil revenues shrink, sending a chill through stock, bond and property markets worldwide. ||| Chris Vellacott LondonENERGY-EXPORTING countries which have stashed billions in windfalls in sovereign investment funds...
Terrorists shell Orlivka, among wounded year-old child
When terrorists attacked Orlivka, Donetsk region, four people were injured, including a six-year-old child. This was reported by the press service of the Interior Ministry’s regional department. “The city police department in Avdiyivka received a report from a hospital that four people with injuries of varying severity were delivered...
Beijing set to constructive work with new Ukrainian government
Beijing is ready to work with the new Ukrainian government in all areas of strategic partnership. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said this at the request of a Ukrinform correspondent to comment on the approval of a new composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. “China has always seen Ukraine as an important strategic and...
Naftogaz deficit exceeds state budget deficit – Yatseniuk
The deficit of NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine exceeds the state budget deficit and amounts to UAH 103 billion. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatseniuk said this at the first meeting of the newly appointed government on Wednesday, a Ukrinform correspondent reported. “Most of all I am worried about the deficit of National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz,...
Ministers vacate seats for nine new deputies in Rada
After appointment of the new membership of the Cabinet, nine new people’s deputies will enter the parliament. As Yuriy Lutsenko’s Press Secretary explained to Ukrinform, after appointment of Serhiy Kvit, Pavlo Rozenko and Yuriy Stets as ministers, new people’s deputies from the Bloc of Petro Poroshenko will be Davyd Makarian,...