Newsletter 12/03/2024
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EU endorses criminal liability for dodging sanctions
With 543 votes in favor, 45 against, and 27 abstentions, the European Parliament has adopted a directive, agreed with member states, on criminalizing the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions. It will introduce a common definition of, and minimum penalties for, violations.
Strike on Kryvyi Rih: two people killed
According to preliminary information, two people died as a result of an enemy attack in Kryvyi Rih.
The head of the Kryvyi Rih Defense Council, Oleksandr Vilkul, said that at least three rocket attacks in Kryvyi Rih resulted in at least three hits, one of them in a nine-story building.
Freedom of Russia Legion breaches Russian border, captures village - press service
The Freedom of Russia Legion, a paramilitary unit consisting exclusively of Russian nationals and operating against the Kremlin’s invasion troops, has reportedly captured the village of Tiotkino in Russia’s Kursk region.
Foreign troops could train soldiers, repair equipment in Ukraine - Zelensky
"We discussed it multiple times with partners. It is no secret that Ukraine sends its troops abroad for training missions. It’s artillery, armored vehicles, and now the F-16s. But when we send troops there, and our guys return, thanks to training missions run by other countries, they had to adapt in Ukraine and undergo several months of training here, too. And this process is twice as long. That's why the very proposal: let's shorten the time, let's run this training mission immediately in Ukraine, adapting immediately to the state of war, so I don't see anything wrong about it," said the president.
Denmark announces new military aid package for Ukraine worth $337 million
According to the Danish Ministry of Defense, the total cost of the package is about 2.3 billion Danish kroner (337 million US dollars).
Scholz reaffirms own position against Taurus supplies to Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, says he would no want to create useless expectations as regards Taurus missiles, so he clearly and concretely confirms that he stands against donating this type of weapons to Ukraine.
War
Invaders in south lost more than 50 people, two electronic warfare stations, and three boats over a day
The losses of Russian troops in the south over the day amounted to more than 50 personnel, two electronic warfare stations, three boats, and eight pieces of equipment.
Russia intensifying attacks in Tavria operational zone
The Russian invasion forces have intensified their offensive effort in the Tavria direction, although Ukraine does not record a strike grouping being created to penetrate Ukraine’s defenses in the area.
Russians shell Dnipropetrovsk region again, hit agricultural company
The enemy attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with kamikaze drones and artillery. The building of an agricultural company in the Synelnykove district was hit.
Defense
Novator AFV with new Ukraine-made remote-controlled turret completes tests
LLC Ukrainska Bronetekhnika ran a successful test of the ten-seater specialized armored fighting vehicle Novator equipped with the Ukrainian-made remote-controlled turret, Tavria-14.5.
Economy
Ukraine interested in cooperation with Korea in infrastructure, nuclear projects
Energoatom CEO Petro Kotin emphasized Energoatom's interest in collaborating with Korean companies on infrastructure and nuclear projects. He stated that the company is preparing to construct the first unit with the AP1000 reactor and complete two additional units at the Khmelnytskyi NPP site. Additionally, Ukraine plans to construct the first small modular reactor using Holtec technology.
Some global electronics manufacturers renew advertising in Russia – media
Some of the world's major electronics manufacturers, which after the invasion of Ukraine said they were freezing operations in the Russian Federation, last year increased their budgets for marketing and advertising in the Russian market.
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Zelensky's visit to Turkey: Formula for peace and cooperation
At the end of last week, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky paid a visit to Turkey. The delegation included the Minister of Defense and the Minister of Strategic Industries.
The visit was planned earlier, but the President's busy international schedule prevented it. The visit to Turkey took place in a "lightning round" format: the delegation visited the corvettes that Turkey is building for the Ukrainian Navy at a shipyard near Istanbul, arrived at the talks between the presidents and delegations at the Dolmabahce Palace, and immediately after the talks, late in the evening, left for Ukraine.
Obviously, this was also a sign of respect for Turkish believers, as the visit took place on the last working day before the start of the holy month of Ramadan, when (especially in the first week) they prefer to focus on the spiritual rather than the mundane.
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Russian missile attack on Selydove: Nearly 60 civilian facilities damaged