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The EU re-engages, reinforces and re-examines its global relationships due to the war in Ukraine
The European Union intends to adapt its trade policy to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Source: EU Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis The EU plans to increase its focus on relations with America but does not rule out the importance of cooperation with China. Dombrovskis called...
Almost 14 million Ukrainians left their homes because of the war, – UN Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine
Almost 14 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee their homes due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source: Assistant Secretary-General and United Nations Crisis Coordinator for Ukraine Amin Awad “Families and communities have been disrupted and uprooted. In just over three months, nearly 14 million Ukrainians have been forced to flee...
The EU won’t recognize Russian passports issued to the residents of Ukraine, – EU High Representative
The European Union condemns the distribution of Russian passports in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories and will not recognize them. Source: EU High Representative Josep Borrell “The European Union strongly condemns the Russian Presidential decrees of 25 May and 30 May, simplifying the process for granting Russian citizenship and...
Russians have destroyed 24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine during 100 days of war
Russian invaders have destroyed 24,000 kilometres of roads and 300 bridges in Ukraine since February 24. Source: State Agency of Automobile Roads of Ukraine (Ukravtodor) “24,000 km of roads and 300 bridges have been destroyed during 100 days of the war. The enemy does not stop destroying our infrastructure, but the country is living and...
Ukraine has agreed with Westinghouse to build 9 nuclear power units and to supply fuel
The state-owned National Atomic Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Energoatom and the American Westinghouse Electric Company have agreed to build new nuclear power units and increase the supply of nuclear fuel. Source: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine President of NNEGC Energoatom Petro Kotin and President of Westinghouse Electric Company Patrick...
The Baltic States will no longer buy electricity from Russia
The Baltic States have signed an agreement, according to which they will no longer buy electricity from Russia. Source: Lithuanian Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys “Not only is it an extremely important milestone for Lithuania in its journey towards energy independence, but it is also an expression of our solidarity with Ukraine. We must...
Operational information on June 3, 2022 regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine
The heroic resistance of Ukrainians against a russian military invasion is on its 100th day. In the Volyn and Polissya directions, the main efforts of the armed forces of the republic of belarus are focused on providing the threatening presence near the state border. At the same time, there is a rotation of special forces in the border areas with...
To support Ukraine’s accession to the EU is our historical responsibility, – European Commission President
The Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU should support Ukraine’s accession to the Union while maintaining compliance with all standards and requirements. Source: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen According to her, the European Union is obliged to support Ukraine on its path to the EU,...
UK will hand over MLRS M270 missile systems to Ukraine
Britain will hand over to Ukraine MLRS M270 multiple rocket launchers, which are capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 80 km. Source: British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace The move was in line with the United States’ decision to provide Ukraine with highly mobile HIMARS artillery missile systems. “Britain will send M270...
The transition of the Armed Forces to NATO-style weapons will save the lives of our people, – Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyy had a telephone conversation with the Chief of the Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of the French Republic, General of the Army Thierry Burcar. Source: The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valeriy Zaluzhnyy “I thanked my colleague and in his person all...