Newsletter 17/06/2024
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Zelensky: Summit results to be handed over to Russia, then we see whether it ready to end war
"A Peace Summit, and then the development of an appropriate detailed plan, ... after that, this agreed plan will be handed over to the representatives of the Russian Federation, and then we will see if they are ready for the end of the war. These are the conditions for dialogue with the occupiers," was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
FAILED BLUFF: how Putin tried to disrupt the Global Peace Summit
On June 14, on the eve of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland, Putin delivered a long speech during a meeting with the leadership of the Russian Foreign Ministry. Formally, it was addressed to Russian diplomats, but its content indicates that it was a message to the international community, primarily to representatives of states that intended to participate in the Summit in Bürgenstock.
DIU drones attacked military facilities in three regions of Russia last night - source
Last night, kamikaze drones of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine attacked military facilities in three regions of Russia - Belgorod, Voronezh and Lipetsk regions.
EU extends sanctions for Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea for one more year
The Council of the European Union has decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, until June 23, 2025.
Meloni tells which countries will provide a $50B loan to Ukraine
The loan of about 50 billion has already been announced (and will) be provided by the United States, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom, and probably Japan, within the limits of its constitutional constraints
War
Satellite captures results of Ukrainian drone strike on Russia’s Morozovsk airfield
First shipments of ammunition under Czech initiative arriving in Ukraine - Lipavsky
Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has said the first shipments procured under a Czech initiative to increase supplies of ammunition in Ukraine are now arriving and will continue to flow.
Ukraine hits 15 Russian air defense systems in Crimea over past two moths
Dozens of launchers, more than 15 radars, and over 10 control points were destroyed.
Combat work of the pilots of the 40th tactical aviation brigade of the "Center" air command
Source: Official Telegram channel of the Air Force Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleschuk
Air Force pilots continue to carry out dangerous missions and tasks - destroy enemy targets in the air, attack enemy ground facilities.
The video shows the combat work of the pilots of the 40th tactical aviation brigade of the Center air command.
Currently, our pilots are squeezing everything they can out of the Soviet-made equipment in service. Ground personnel keep these aircraft in operational condition and do everything to protect them from enemy eyes.
Defense
Magura naval drones undergo important upgrade to improve effectiveness
One of the new modifications the Magura unmanned naval platform has already acquired is air-to-air missiles with the R-73 infrared homing system on board.
Latvia hands Ukraine first batch of UAVs as part of "Drone Coalition", another one on its way
The government of Latvia donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine the first batch of unmanned aerial systems purchased as part of the "Drone Coalition" and has already prepared another consignment.
Politics
G7 Summit: Russia must pay $486B for damage it caused to Ukraine
The G7 countries are looking for legal ways to force Russia to compensate Ukraine for at least $486 billion in damages caused by the war.
Economy
U.S. announces $1.5B in aid to Ukraine's energy sector
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Vice President Kamala Harris is announcing that the United States will provide over $1.5 billion through USAID and the State Department to support the people of Ukraine.
Halushchenko: Khmelnytskyi NPP to be completed with loan
To complete the construction of the Khmelnytskyi NPP, it is planned to raise loan funds, as well as Energoatom's funds.
Society
For the second time in June, an emperor penguin visited the "Akademik Vernadskyi" station
