Newsletter 26/02/2024
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President: 31,000 Ukrainian servicemen died in this war
In the Russian-Ukrainian war, 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky at a press conference following the forum "Ukraine. Year 2024" forum, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
Biden meets with Speaker Johnson on Tuesday to discuss aid to Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden will meet with four congressional leaders on Tuesday to discuss, among other things, assistance to Ukraine.
Ukrainian, British think tanks expose supplies of raw materials to Russia for ammo production
The Center for Defense Reforms, within the Anaconda project implemented jointly with the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), has prepared a report entitled 'The Russian Munitions Coalition: Who and How Helps Russia to Produce Explosives' report.
Latvia pushes for EU ban on Russian grain, offers to replace it with Ukrainian products
Latvia has banned the import of Russian grain at the legislative level, and is now proposing that the EU undertake similar measures, since all such products can be replaced by cereals harvested in Ukraine.
Bulgaria, Ukraine discuss signing security agreement - Prime Minister
Bulgaria will consult with Ukraine on guarantees of assistance and sign a relevant document as part of the G7 ‘Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine’.
Russians execute another group of Ukrainian POWs - ombudsman
Russian invaders once again executed a group of Ukrainian defenders who intended to surrender as prisoners of war.
War
Four soldiers of Offensive Guard stopped assault column of Russians near Robotyne
Near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia, four soldiers of the Offensive Guard stopped an enemy assault column with three armored personnel carriers.
Russians storming Orlivka from three directions after Ukraine pulls back from Lastochkyne - spox
That’s according to the spokesman for the Tavria Grouping of Troops, Dmytro Lykhovii, who spoke on the air of the national telethon, reports an Ukrinform correspondent.
British intelligence explains implications of Ukraine’s strikes on Russian Navy assets
The Russian Navy has repeatedly been forced to reconsider its risk appetite following the successes of Ukraine’s Defense Forces in asymmetric strikes.
Defense
Ukraine not inferior to Russia in production of Shahed drones
Thanks to industrial deregulation, a drone market has emerged in Ukraine, where hundreds of private companies have entered. It is private businesses that will produce more than 95% of the planned one million drones this year.
Economy
‘Buy Ukrainian’ cashback: Zelensky instructs Government to develop business support steps
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed the Government of Ukraine to develop practical steps in support of domestic businesses, including the ‘Buy Ukrainian’ cashback program.
With rapid accession to the EU, the Ukrainian economy can grow by 7% - National Bank
The very prospect of Ukraine's membership in the EU and the fulfillment of the relevant conditions will stimulate the country's economic growth even before its formal accession.
Politics
Bulgaria bans entry of alleged Russian “illegals” on espionage suspicions
In a move aimed at safeguarding national security, Bulgaria’s State Agency National Security (SANS) has slapped an entry ban on two individuals suspected of espionage on behalf Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR).
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Scarred map of Ukraine
We have collected some photos and stories to remind our audiences what Russia’s evil has brought to our land over the past two years.
