Newsletter 30/10/2024
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The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, gave an interview to representatives of the leading mass media of Northern European countries
Main theses:
Zelensky: Air defense systems promised at NATO summit have not yet been fully transferred to Ukraine
Ukraine never planned to seize Kursk NPP - Zelensky
Ukraine has never insisted that European countries send their military - Zelensky
Zelensky: Ramstein meeting will take place in coming weeks
He said this in his evening address.
“We can also already see the contours of the meeting in the Ramstein format, which is to take place in the coming weeks. It is very important for each support package to be fully implemented and for our steps with partners to be truly joint and as effective as possible,” Zelensky noted.
He also said that during his visit to Iceland, the key topics were new defense support packages, investments in arms production, and energy assistance.
Nine people, including 11-year-old girl, injured in nighttime attack on Kyiv
“There are currently nine injured in a residential building in the Solomianskyi district, which was hit by drone fragments. Among them is an 11-year-old girl. All of them were treated on at the scene,’ the Kyiv mayor wrote.
The child was diagnosed with an acute stress reaction.
Research institute developing rocket-space technologies on fire near Moscow – media
It is claimed that the fire occurred in the morning, October 30, in the area of "factory warehouses, which are likely located on the territory of TsNIDISM." "Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within 25 minutes. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), the insulation was burning, and there were no casualties," the report states.
War
Russia continues war crimes against Ukrainians, resorting to torture, violence - UN report
The Commission notes that the Russian authorities used torture, which is a war crime, and committed human rights violations against Ukrainian civilians and prisoners of war in the context of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
It is noted that Russia has widely and systematically used torture in all temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including in places of detention.
The documented cases show that the Russian authorities used personnel who acted in a coordinated manner and in accordance with the division of responsibilities.
The document states that the collected testimonies indicate the involvement of officials from the Federal Penitentiary Service and the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation, as well as the Russian armed forces. Witnesses reportedly mentioned orders to use torture and a prevailing sense of impunity.
The border guards of the Kramatorsk detachment showed how Vovchansk looks like now
Man wounded in Oct 28 missile strike on Kryvyi Rih dies in hospital
Russian Army loses another 1,560 troops, two air defense systems in Ukraine
Woman killed in Sumy region by Russian air strike
Russians launch massive attack on Zelenivka in Kherson region
Russia to recruit prisoners with hepatitis into assault units – Ukrainian intel
Demonstration tests of Ukrainian developments - swarms of drones and guided munitions - took place
Defense
Norway will allocate nearly $86M for weapons for F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine this year
The Norwegian government will allocate NOK 1.3 billion (over $85.9 million) to purchase the necessary equipment and weapons for F-16 fighter jets. The aircraft will be delivered to Ukraine before the end of the year.
Lithuania hands over another batch of military aid to Ukraine
NATO donates 65 ambulances to Ukrainian military
Norway planning to help Ukraine strengthen its Navy
Politics
Zelensky reports productivity of Ukraine-Nordic Summit
According to Zelensky, "the best thing to hear from partners is: What is the next step we can take to support Ukraine?"
Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland, and Sweden expressed readiness to increase their support for Ukraine’s defense, Zelensky noted.
Summit participants discussed plans to supply Ukraine with additional air defense systems, including the Patriots. The President also mentioned an agreement to boost defense production both in Ukraine and in partner countries, ensuring that the industrial defense base against Russian aggression will grow.
Economy
Naftogaz Group to hold conference ‘Day of Supplier of State-Owned Enterprises in Oil and Gas Industry: Plans for 2025’ in Kyiv
In cooperation with the Ukrainian Economy Ministry, Naftogaz Group will hold a conference dedicated to the development of partnerships in the field of public procurement between the Government of Ukraine, state-owned oil and gas industry enterprises, as well as producers, suppliers of goods, and service providers.