Newsletter 20/09/2024
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EU will raise EUR 35B loan for Ukraine - von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will provide Ukraine with a EUR 35 billion loan backed by the windfall profits from immobilized Russian assets.
Von der Leyen announces EU's 'winter plan' for Ukraine
The European Commission has developed a plan to support Ukraine this winter, which focuses on repairing the country's energy infrastructure, further connecting Ukraine to the European electricity grid, and stabilizing flows of energy through the country.
Zelensky: Ukraine's victory plan depends on quick decisions by partners
"As far as the victory plan is concerned, I would like to be a consistent person and discuss all its details, first and foremost, with the U.S. president, because most of the decisions from the plan depend on him. There are some points that depend on the goodwill and support of the United States. I really hope that he will support this plan," Zelensky said.
Four injured, civilian vessel damaged in Russian strike on Odesa port infrastructure
Russian forces attacked the port infrastructure in Odesa with an Iskander-M ballistic missile on the afternoon of Friday, injuring four people and damaging a civilian vessel flying the flag of Antigua.
Disclosure of anonymity of Telegram channels: Yurchyshyn spoke about ideas in Rada
“The Rada is currently working on a certain case. One of the ideas is to impose liability by de-anonymizing users if they violate certain criminal articles on social media. We are not talking about complete deanonymization. But if anonymous users start spreading, in particular, Russian propaganda, then of course, we will demand that social networks deanonymize these users,” said Yaroslav Yurchyshyn, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Freedom of Speech.
War
Enemy uses heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A near Vovchansk
In the Kharkiv region, the enemy used a heavy flamethrower system TOS-1A near Vovchansk, and the enemy is building up a communications system near Lukianets. At the same time, the Defense Forces destroyed more than 90 occupants and 74 pieces of enemy weapons and military equipment over the past day.
IAEA: Russia should immediately withdraw military and other personnel from ZNPP
The General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) during its 68th session approved a resolution "Nuclear Safety, Security and Safeguards in Ukraine," co-authored by 52 member countries of the agency.
Collapse of the column of invaders
The security service detained an agent of the Russian military intelligence in Zaporizhzhia. The intruder was spying on Ukrainian troops engaged in hostilities on the southern front.
According to SBU counter-intelligence data, the enemy was most interested in the geolocations of command posts, ammunition depots, and fortified areas of the Defense Forces in the Zaporozhzhia region.
The occupiers also wanted to know about the main routes of movement, the estimated number and names of combat equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which is heading to the front line.
To obtain intelligence, the occupiers recruited a 22-year-old demobilized conscript who had previously served in one of the military garrisons of Ukraine.
Russia knew for months of Ukrainian plans and tried to prevent invasion of Kursk region - Guardian
Russian aviation dropped 27 guided bombs in Kursk region over past day
The SBU detained a demobilized conscript of the Armed Forces who started working for the military intelligence of the Russian Federation
Defense
France completes training of first group of Ukrainian pilots on Alpha Jet aircraft
MoD authorized delivery of unique all-terrain amphibious vehicle “TAKHA” to AFU
Germany sets to give EUR 400M in military aid to Ukraine
Politics
Harris comments on her upcoming meeting with Zelensky
"Next week at the White House, I will meet with President Zelensky of Ukraine for the seventh time. President Biden and I have been clear: Our commitment to the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom is unshakeable," Harris wrote.
Poland unlikely to raise historical issues with Ukraine during its EU presidency - expert
Shmyhal, von der Leyen agree to hold joint meeting of Ukrainian Government and European Commission
US allocates USD 1M to protect Ukraine’s cultural heritage