Newsletter 08/02/2024
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Starting today, new management team takes over leadership of Armed Forces of Ukraine – Zelensky
I am grateful to General Zaluzhnyi for two years of defense. I am grateful for every victory we have achieved together and thanks to all Ukrainian warriors who heroically bear the brunt of this war.
Today we had a frank discussion about the changes needed in the army. Urgent changes.
I offered General Zaluzhnyi to continue to be part of the Ukrainian state team. I would be grateful for his consent.
Zelensky appoints Syrskyi as Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces of Ukraine
U.S. Senate votes to consider bill on assistance for Ukraine
Thus, 67 senators voted in favor of a motion, which will ensure further process of consideration of the document, while 32 voted against it. The bill needs at least 60 votes to advance through the 100-member Senate.
Ukraine returns 100 service members from Russian captivity
War
Russian Ka-52 helicopter destroyed yesterday was shot down with MANPADS in Avdiivka sector
"An enemy Alligator with its crew was hit by MANPADS [man-portable air-defense system] and fertilized the soil in the Avdiivka sector," said Tarnavskyi.
At least 8,000 people died in Mariupol from war-related causes - HRW
According to HRW, the total number of dead could be much higher, as many graves likely contained multiple bodies and the remains of others were likely buried in the rubble and taken away during demolition efforts. In addition, some of those buried in makeshift graves may never have been transferred to the bigger cemeteries, and others either died or were buried outside of Mariupol.
Cooperation
Ukraine, Denmark begin talks on security agreement
Denmark's security commitments reaffirm the unwavering and powerful support, including military assistance, that Denmark has been providing to Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian aggression.
Italian parliament approves government's decision on military aid to Ukraine in 2024
As many as 218 out of 400 members of the Lower House voted in favor of the decision.
It is noted that in this way Italy has finally approved the government's decision to extend military assistance to Kyiv until the end of 2024.
Defense
Baykar factory in Ukraine will be able to produce 120 drones annually - CEO
Turkey's drone maker Baykar will complete the construction of its factory in Ukraine within 12 months, and then it will move on to internal machinery, equipment, and organizational structure.
Economy
UK extends tariff-free trade with Ukraine until 2029
"This agreement provides much needed long-term economic support to Ukraine, its businesses and people – critical to its recovery from Putin's illegal invasion. The UK will continue to do everything in its power to support Ukraine's fight against Putin's invasion, for as long as is needed," UK Minister for Trade Policy Greg Hands said.
Sanctions
Taiwan bans export of almost 80 machine tools to Russia, Belarus
Taiwan has added 77 items to the list of machine tools restricted from being exported to Russia and Belarus in a bid to prevent the Russian military from using Taiwan's high-tech products in its war in Ukraine.
Exclusive
Russian propaganda fakes Human Rights Watch video
Russian fake: SBU using sex workers to mobilize Ukrainians to the front
Kremlin media outlets and "z blogger" Telegram channels are distributing a news video allegedly shot by Human Rights Watch. According to the video, the Security Service of Ukraine allegedly uses recruited sex workers to mobilize Ukrainians into the army. Employees of the Ukrainian special service allegedly filmed the process of the visit and then blackmailed the men with these videos, forcing them to join the Ukrainian Armed Forces.