Newsletter 13/09/2024
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Another 49 Ukrainians returned from Russian captivity, including Azovstal's defenders
Russia seeks to pull up to 70,000 troops to Kursk region - Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that the Russians have launched offensive actions in the Kursk axis, but have not made any serious progress. The Russian Federation seeks to pull 60,000 to 70,000 troops to the area. The head of state spoke at the the 20th annual meeting of the Yalta European Strategy.
Canadian film festival suspends screening of Russian propaganda documentary
"TIFF is forced to pause the upcoming screenings of Russians at War on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as we have been made aware of significant threats to festival operations and public safety," the statement said.
"This has been an incredibly difficult decision. When we select films, we’re guided by TIFF’s Mission, our Values, and our programming principles. We believe this film has earned a place in our Festival’s lineup, and we are committed to screening it when it is safe to do so," the statement concludes.
Ukraine’s Consul General in Toronto, Oleh Nikolenko, welcomed the move, calling it “the only right decision”.
"Ceasing by the Toronto International Film Festival of the screening of Russians at War by a former Russia Today documentary filmmaker is the only right decision. This project has already done significant damage to the festival's reputation and given Russia a chance to further undermine democracy," said Nikolenko.
He promised to "continue to fight against Russian propaganda in every corner of the world using all peaceful and legal means."
Zelensky meets with Pompeo: We hope to get permission to use long-range weapons
During his meeting with former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine hopes to ger permission from its partners to use long-range weapons against targets in the Russian Federation.
Zelensky thanked the US Presidential Administration, the Congress and all the American people for the unprecedented military and financial support for Ukraine.
He emphasized the importance of expanding military assistance and joint development of defense technologies, as well as increasing sanctions pressure on Russia and its allies – Iran and North Korea.
War
One person injured, 20 houses damaged in Russian attack on Odesa region
A 74-year-old man sustained injuries and windows in 20 private residential buildings were smashed as a result of the falling debris from enemy drones in Odesa and the region on the night of September 13.
Volunteers come under Russian guided bomb attack in Yampil village
More than 100 missiles and drones fly close to NPPs in past few weeks - Energoatom
Russian troops make no significant progress in Kursk region - Estonia’s intel
Woman wounded during yesterday's shelling of Stanislav region dies in hospital
SBU nabs Russian accomplice spying on HIMARS, air defense systems in Zaporizhzia
Ambush on Russian soldiers in the Kursk region - footage from soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine
This video was shot in the Kursk region - one of the few opportunities to see from the inside how our combat groups work in enemy territory. While working in Kurshchyna, soldiers of one of the units of the Special Operations Forces organized an ambush on enemy fighters. The result of this work was one Russian soldier killed and two wounded.
The combat group of the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine completed its task and retreated without losses.
Defense
President: Ukraine needs long-range capabilities sufficient to change war course
Finland announces new aid package to Ukraine worth EU 118 M
Politics
Zelensky makes changes to NSDC
President Volodymyr Zelensky has made changes to the composition of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine.
Thus, Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha and Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin joined the NSDC.
In addition, according to the decree, Zelensky appointed Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration and Minister of Justice Olha Stefanishyna to the NSDC.
According to the document, the President removed Oleksandr Kamyshyn and Dmytro Kuleba from the National Security and Defense Council.
Zelensky meets with Lithuanian, Polish FMs
"We discussed important issues. Constant terror from Russia and the need to use long-range weapons against military targets on the territory of the aggressor state. Implementation of bilateral security agreements, implementation of the Peace Formula points, preparation of the second Peace Summit, and acceleration of Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO," Zelensky wrote on Facebook.
No restrictions on Ukraine’s strikes on Russian territory with Finnish and Swedish weapons – MFAs
Finland and Sweden have not imposed any specific restrictions on Ukraine's use of weapons supplied by their countries to target Russian territory, but the weapons must be used in accordance with the international law.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland, Elina Valtonen Valtonen noted that the only restriction is that the weapons provided must be used in accordance with the international law. Stenergard added that the use of weapons is not restricted by the territory of Ukraine and that the weapons can be used for strikes on the territory of Russia.
Putin's threats to not affect EU's stance on Ukraine's use of Western weapons - spox
Bulgaria extends for six months talks on selling Ukraine Russian nuclear reactors
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