Newsletter 27/11/2024

A daily news digest covering important war, political, economic, and cultural topics in Ukraine

Nov 27, 2024

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Russians amass troops near Kinburn Spit to prevent Ukrainian forces from crossing Dnipro – military spox

"According to our intelligence data, they are likely amassing forces there [in the Kinburn Spit area] to maintain a stronger defense. They are fortifying their positions, transferring defensive weapons to prevent the Ukrainian Defense Forces from crossing the Dnipro, landing troops on the Tendrivska and Kinburn Spits, especially the Kinburn Spit, and to keep control of the Dnipro estuary and the Dnipro islands, where intense fighting is currently taking place," stated Vladyslav Voloshyn, Spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces.

Explosions reported at Belbek, Saky airfields in Crimea - social media

According to the channel, Russian air defense systems were active around the Belbek airfield and in the Inkerman district, with locals noting the distinct sound of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the northern part of Sevastopol.

Simultaneously, air defense activity was observed at the Saky airfield in Novofedorivka, where four explosions were reported.

Russians making advances in Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces striving to hold ground – regional authorities

"The occupiers are destroying almost everything. Along the frontline, there isn't a single settlement or critical infrastructure facility, nor any private or communal property that hasn’t been nearly completely destroyed. Unfortunately, there are certain advances, but our Defense Forces are doing everything possible and impossible to hold the enemy back," stated Vadym Filashkin, Chief of the Donetsk Regional Military Administration.

Despite the challenging situation, Filashkin emphasized that all government authorities remain operational in the region, including the police and State Emergency Service units.

Yermak names conditions under which war could end next year

Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak recalled five points from Volodymyr Zelensky's Victory Plan which, if implemented, would lead to the end of the war in 2025. He also indicated the possibility of negotiations with Russia provided that the situation is returned to as it was on February 23, 2022.

Biden asking Congress for additional $24B to help Ukraine - media

U.S. President Joe Biden has asked Congress for another $24 billion to aid Ukraine and replace U.S. weapons sent into the fight against Russia before he leaves office.

“The new tranche of emergency Pentagon funding will go toward furnishing weapons and equipment for Ukraine and refilling U.S. inventories of arms transferred to Kyiv,” the report reads. Two-thirds of the requested amount, $16 billion, will go toward replenishing American stocks. The remaining $8 billion will go towaard the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, for which the Pentagon signs contracts with American companies to arm the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

DPRK preparing to hand Russia more ballistic missiles - U.S. Mission to UN

The United States has warned the UN of North Korea’s intention to transfer more ballistic missiles to Russia, in addition to the more than a hundred already delivered, which Russia has already used when attacking Ukrainian cities.

The corresponding statement by Robert Wood, Deputy Chief of the U.S. Mission to the UN, who spoke was at the UN Security Council on Wednesday.

In this regard, he noted that Pyongyang had previously unlawfully transferred to Russia over 18,000 containers loaded with munitions and related materiel, and more than 100 ballistic missiles.

War

No official data available on number of people returning to TOT – Vereshchuk

Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Iryna Vereshchuk, stated that there are no official statistics on the number of people returning to temporarily occupied territories (TOT), nor can there be such data. She urged politicians to avoid manipulating public opinion and spreading fakes.

“We have data from the Border Guard Service, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the Foreign Intelligence Service, and the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) — all competent agencies confirming that there are no official data on how many people have moved to TOT from Ukraine-controlled territory. Borders with the Russian Federation are closed, and only one humanitarian corridor operates for entry into Ukraine, allowing people from Russia and TOT to enter Ukraine, but not leave,” Vereshchuk emphasized.

She explained that the only way Ukrainian citizens could travel to Russia is through Sheremetyevo Airport.

“People buy tickets, which are very expensive. We know this because we work to return children deported by Russia and provide financial assistance to their guardians traveling to retrieve them. It costs about $1,000 and involves traveling through three countries, undergoing filtration, and passing numerous inspection points,” Vereshchuk added.

Situation on Zaporizhzhia front explained by military
Situation escalating near Antonivskyi bridge in Kherson – military spox
Former Slovak Defense Minister unveils nuances of MiG-29 transfer to Ukraine in 2023
Pentagon confirms deployment of 12,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine borders

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Politics

Japan hands Ukraine $235M to support education, private sector

Ukraine has received $235 million in concessional financing from the Government of Japan within the framework of two new World Bank projects to support education and the private sector.

Ukraine fully implements seven GRECO recommendations on graft prevention - NACP
Fico wins elections in Slovakia with Russia’s help - former defense minister

Tusk: Removing obstacles to exhumations of Volyn victims key to reconciliation

"Ukraine will not block the exhumation of victims of the Volyn massacre. Our ministers are starting to work on specifics. I hope there will be no more obstacles this time. This is the key to the complete reconciliation of our peoples, so necessary at this dramatic moment in our common history," Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated this on X.

As is known, a joint statement was adopted following Tuesday’s talks between the Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Poland, Andrii Sybiha and Radosław Sikorski. It states the parties are determined to resolve the controversial issues of the common past in the name of universal human values and in the Christian spirit. The document says that in the shortest possible time, Ukraine and Poland will launch a joint Working Group under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine and the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland to achieve understanding between the parties.

Society

Collaborator Povalii's assets transferred to State Property Fund

The State Property Fund of Ukraine (SPFU) has taken control of property rights and assets previously owned by singer Taisiia Povalii.

The transfer follows a ruling by the High Anti-Corruption Court on October 22, 2024. The court enforced Article 5-1, Section 3 of the Ukrainian Law on Sanctions, seizing Povalii's assets for state revenue.

The assets include: a 2009 BMW 740 LI, a domestically made device for firing cartridges, intellectual property rights to music and lyrics for several works.

Additionally, assets under Povalii's direct or indirect control were seized, such as: seven land plots in Kyiv region, two residential properties in Kyiv-Sviatoshyn district, a 2017 BMW X5, three domestically made devices for firing cartridges.

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