Category: Ukraine
It’s quieter now, but it’s foolish to passively hope for victory – Zelenskyy
Pravda Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stressed that Ukraine needs unity now no less than it did a year ago. Source: Zelenskyy in his nightly video address Quote: “We are now at a stage in the war when it is important for both our society and our partners not to lose sight of the path…
Read MoreRussia’s Wagner mercenaries control over 80% of Bakhmut, leader says
Jerusalem Post He used a red marker pen to highlight the relatively small, mainly residential area of the city that remained to be captured by Russian forces. “There the war continues,” he said. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-738995
Read MoreArrest warrant issued for wife of Kremlin-aligned ex-politician
Pravda Ukraine The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine has put Oksana Marchenko, the wife of the godfather of the Russian dictator Viktor Medvedchuk on a wanted list. Source: the website of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Details: Marchenko is wanted by the main administration of the Main Directorate of the Security Council of Ukraine…
Read MoreUkraine and Canada agree on updated Free Trade Agreement
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine and Canada have announced the completion of negotiations on an updated Free Trade Agreement between the two countries; this document will replace the existing agreement that has been in effect since 2017. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397452/
Read MoreUkraine’s Ministry of Defence explains why Armed Forces do not leave Bakhmut
Pravda Ukraine The city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk Oblast took the brunt of the Russian invaders in the East, and leaving the city would mean allowing the Russians deeper into the Ukrainian territory. Source: Hanna Maliar, Deputy Minister of Defence, on the air of national television Quote from Maliar: “It is in Bakhmut where…
Read MoreMembers of European Parliament and Verkhovna Rada to hold joint meeting for first time
Pravda Ukraine The heads of the committees of the Verkhovna Rada (Ukraine’s Parliament) and the European Parliament will hold the first ever joint meeting of parliamentary bodies on Wednesday, 12 April. Source: This was announced by the European Parliament on Tuesday evening, reports European Pravda. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397450/
Read MoreUkraine states that Russia brought grain deal to “critical situation”
Pravda Ukraine Yurii Vaskov, Deputy Minister of Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine has reported a “critical situation” with the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative by Russia. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/11/7397447/
Read MoreUkrainian government approves appointment of heads of Luhansk and Sumy Oblast Military Administrations
Pravda Ukraine On 11 April, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the appointment of new heads of Luhansk and Sumy oblasts. Source: Taras Melnychuk, government representative in Parliament, on Telegram; Suspilne, Ukraine’s public broadcaster; Chesno civilian movement; Vinnytsia Оblast Military Administration Details: The government has approved the appointment of Artem Lysohor and Volodymyr Artiukh as heads…
Read MoreCanada imposes sanctions on Prigozhin’s company
Pravda Ukraine On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced additional sanctions against Russia and Belarus due to the aggression against Ukraine. Source: Trudeau, at a joint press conference with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, reports European Pravda Details: “Today, we are announcing additional sanctions against 11 Russian individuals and 34 legal entities, including security…
Read More“They smelled gunpowder”: Special Operation Forces instructors improve skills on front lines
Pravda Ukraine Fighters of the Special Operations Forces training centre are not only engaged in training recruits but also take an active part in special operations at the front. Source: video of the SOF press service Quote: In addition to constant training and a wide range of training of military personnel, the centre’s instructors participate…
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