Newsletter 19/03/2024
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Pistorius announces EUR 500M aid package for Ukraine
According to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, the package includes 10,000 rounds of ammunition.
Canada to allocate $30M for Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine
“During our discussions, Ukrainian officials have been clear that they need more artillery ammunition, rapidly. As we advance work to increase the domestic production of 155 mm with our Canadian industry partners, we are also committed to meeting Ukraine’s urgent needs as quickly as possible. By supporting Czechia’s initiative to donate large volumes of artillery munitions to Ukraine, Canada is stepping up to meet one of Ukraine’s most pressing defensive requirements. Now and for the long term, Canada stands with Ukraine,” said Canada’s Minister of National Defence Bill Blair.
Pentagon launches website on oversight of U.S. military aid provided to Ukraine
The Pentagon’s Office of the Inspector General (IG) on Tuesday launched a new website to give more information to Americans about the oversight of U.S. weapons and equipment provided to Ukraine.
Ukraine, Estonia start talks on security agreement
"It is important to conclude strong security agreements with all the Baltic states, which provide us with enormous assistance in relation to their GDP. Since Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania also border the aggressor, our security commitments should definitely be mutual," said Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva.
EUR 6B of Russian assets frozen in Luxembourg should be sent to Ukraine - Shmyhal
"The confiscation of frozen Russian assets is a key issue. According to preliminary data, more than 6 billion euros of Russian funds are stored in Luxembourg. Our fundamental position is that these funds should work for Ukraine now," Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said.
War
Russian media report shelling of Belgorod, Russian Defense Ministry informs about 'successful destruction of missiles'
Russian media reported on the shelling of the Russian city of Belgorod on Tuesday, March 19, and three victims.
Russians drop explosives from drone on car in Kherson region, injured reported
In the Kherson region, in the Novovorontsovka community, Russians dropped explosives from a drone on a car - two people were injured, and an investigation was launched.
Defense
Poland, Germany to launch ‘coalition of armoured vehicles’ for Ukraine in a week
"On 26 March, we, as co-leaders - Poland and Germany - will activate the armoured vehicle coalition to support Ukraine. This is one of the most important coalitions that have been created," Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Poland Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said.
He added that Warsaw and Berlin are the co-leaders of this project, and other partners such as the UK, Sweden, and Italy have already joined.
Politics
Ukraine, Luxembourg sign cooperation agreement
During his visit to Luxembourg, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal held talks with Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel. The result was the signing of an agreement on technical and financial cooperation between the two countries.
Recovery
At UN, Ukrainian delegation discusses gender policy in the context of recovery
The Ukrainian delegation at the regular session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, which is taking place in New York, raised the issue of involving women in Ukraine’s recovery process.
EU Delegation sees culture as part of Ukraine's recovery
The European Union is helping Ukraine build a resilient and culturally vibrant future, as this is part of the country's recovery and key to its movement towards EU membership.
Exclusive
Mykyta Poturaiev, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Humanitarian and Information Policy:
Banning organizations affiliated with the Russian Orthodox Church is a common cause for legislators and citizens
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Four injured and about 30 destructions in Selydove