Ukraine – Page 4197 – Prologue Journal

Zelenskyy pays an unannounced visit to Finland to meet with leaders of Northern European countries

Pravda Ukraine https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7160886/

Russians once again damage electric power distribution system in Ukraine’s east

Pravda Ukraine As of 3 May, electricity production in Ukraine is sufficient to cover consumption. In the country’s eastern regions, the Russians have once again caused damage to the distribution systems of Oblenergo [an oblast electricity distributor – ed. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400462/

Kyiv starts testing Israeli smart missile warning system

Jerusalem Post US Jewish organizations are set to sponsor Israeli efforts to treat Ukrainians with PTSD and called on the ambassador to condemn judicial reform. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-741955

Hundreds of Russian Storm units fighters prepare provocation in Ukrainian uniforms

Pravda Ukraine More than 300 fighters from Russian Storm units who have obtained Ukrainian defenders’ uniforms are preparing a provocation in Russia’s Bryansk and Kursk oblasts. Source: press service of Ukraine’s National Resistance Center Quote: “The Russian army is planning a provocation in Bryansk and Kursk oblasts to discredit the Ukrainian army. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400456/

Lukashenko regime sentences Nexta editor Roman Protasevich to 8 years in prison

Pravda Ukraine The Lukashenko regime in Belarus has sentenced opposition journalist Roman Protasevich, one of the founders of the NEXTA Telegram channel, to eight years in prison. Source: Belarusian state publication BelTA Details: Protasevich was charged with conspiracy to seize power after being detained at Minsk airport on the way to Vilnius. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400454/

Round-the-clock curfew to be imposed in Kherson from 5 to 8 May

Pravda Ukraine A round-the-clock curfew will be in action from 20:00 on 5 May to 6:00 on 8 May in the city of Kherson. Source: Oleksandr Prokudin, head of the Kherson Oblast Military Administration, on Telegram Quote: “During these 58 hours it will be forbidden to travel or be out in the city streets. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400453/

Explosions in Crimea: Frightened occupiers relocate fleet to Russia – General Staff

Pravda Ukraine The occupiers have moved most of their warships from the city of Sevastopol to the territory of the Russian Federation, specifically Novorossiysk, in order to avoid them being destroyed in occupied Crimea. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400452/

Russians attack last hypermarket working in Kherson: three people killed

Pravda Ukraine Russian occupiers have attacked the only working hypermarket in Kherson, killing three people and injuring five more. Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine; Ihor Klymenko, Minister of Internal Affairs Details: On Wednesday, around 11:00, the Russian occupiers struck the only operating hypermarket in Kherson. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400447/

Ukrainska Pravda identifies the overseers of abduction of Ukrainian children

Pravda Ukraine Ukrainska Pravda has identified the people involved in the abduction and re-education of children from the occupied territories of Ukraine. Source: Ukrainska Pravda Details: In addition to Maria Lvova-Belova, the Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights, the “children’s services” of the Russian-occupied territories, “children’s commissioners” and “ministries of education, youth and sports” are involved…

Ukraine rises sharply in press freedom rankings

Pravda Ukraine Despite the war, Ukraine has risen from 106th to 79th place in the press freedom index; this has happened due to the economic stabilisation of most of the media and a reduction of the influence of oligarchs. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/3/7400442/