Newsletter 20/02/2024
Daily news digest
Ukraine marks the tenth anniversary of tragic events on Kyiv's Independence Square during the Revolution of Dignity.
Today, Ukraine honors the memory of their feat. The memory of how Ukrainians can fight for their freedom. In the squares, on the barricades, and today – at the front. The memory that in the most difficult moments of history we never give up. We stand for each other, for the sake of each other, - President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Polish farmers block railroad near border, dump Ukrainian grain on tracks
PHOTOS, VIDEO
The protesters blocked the railroad. In addition, they poured grain from a freight car onto the tracks.
Deputy PM Kubrakov calls spilled grain on railroad tracks in Poland political provocation.
Zelensky at U.S. Helsinki Commission hearing: Putin's state must be condemned in same way as Nazism
"The world has seen Ukrainian cities and villages burned to the ground by the Russian army. Everyone has at least heard about the mass killings that inevitably follow the Russian flag across occupied territories…"
Shooting of Ukrainian prisoners in Avdiivka: Lubinets appeals to Red Cross and UN
Ukrainian Parliamentary Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets sent letters to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations to clarify all the circumstances of the shooting of seriously wounded Ukrainian defenders at the Zenit position.
11 children from Russia, occupied territories returned to Ukraine
PHOTOS
Ukraine managed to return 11 children, including six girls.
US sanctions Russians involved in LockBit cybercrime
The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against two Russians involved in the hacking activities of the LockBit group, which is engaged in blocking critical networks abroad and demanding money for the resumption of work.
Sweden to provide Ukraine with military aid worth over $680M
Sweden has announced a new military aid package worth SEK 7.1 billion (about $683 million) for Ukraine.
Enemy tries to advance near Synkivka, 40 attacks repelled in six directions
The situation at the frontline in eastern and southern Ukraine remains difficult. During the day, there were 50 combat clashes with Russian occupation forces.
War
Russia slows tempo of its offensive operations near Avdiivka - ISW
The tempo of Russian offensive operations near Avdiivka has reportedly dramatically slowed following the Russian seizure of Avdiivka.
Air Forces tell which aircraft enemy uses for aerial reconnaissance
After the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft, the enemy is using IL-22, Su-24, and another A-50 for air reconnaissance.
Defense
Drone coalition: Netherlands starts transferring UAVs to Ukraine
The Netherlands has already started supplying Ukraine with UAVs as part of a drone coalition.
Economy
Superhumans Center receives $25M in war risk insurance from DFC
The Superhumans Center, which provides free services for prosthetics, rehabilitation, reconstructive surgery, and psychological support to those injured in the war in Ukraine, has received political risk insurance from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) totaling $25 million.
Politics
Ukraine, Denmark hold new round of talks on bilateral security agreement
Ukrainian and Danish officials have held a new round of negotiations on the conclusion of a bilateral security agreement.
Hungary not to block 13th package of sanctions against Russia - Szijjarto
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said that his country will not veto the 13th package of EU sanctions against Russia.
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