Newsletter 29/01/2024
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President's Office says Zelensky did not dismiss Zaluzhnyi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky did not dismiss Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
EU Council extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
It is noted that these sanctions consist of a broad spectrum of sectoral measures, including restrictions on trade, finance, technology and dual-use goods, industry, transport and luxury goods. They also cover: a ban on the import or transfer of seaborne crude oil and certain petroleum products from Russia to the EU, a de-SWIFTing of several Russian banks and the suspension of the broadcasting activities and licenses of several Kremlin-backed disinformation outlets. Additionally, specific measures were introduced to strengthen the ability of the EU to counter sanctions circumvention.
Support until victory: NATO-Ukraine Interparliamentary Council approves statement
In Brussels, Ukraine-NATO Interparliamentary Council (UNIC) members of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (NATO PA) approved a joint statement confirming the readiness of NATO Allies to support Ukraine until its victory in the war against the aggressor country.
Szijjarto in Uzhhorod: Hungary wants its minority be given back all the rights it had before 2015
"We have come here to reestablish good neighborly relations, we have a long way to go, but we, from the Hungarian side, are ready to do this work. In Zakarpattia, Hungarians and Ukrainians live in peace," Szijjarto said.
UK intelligence: Russia lost 2,600 tanks, 4,900 other armored vehicles since war began
Since early October 2023, RGF have been on the offensive in eastern Ukraine. During this period, Russian armored vehicle losses increased, and the RGF have likely lost up to 365 tanks and 700 armored combat vehicles but "only achieved minor territorial gains."
U.S. inspectors arrive in Ukraine
Inspectors from the United States Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development have arrived in Kyiv to help strengthen oversight and accountability of aid provided to Ukraine.
War
Russian soldiers kill Ukrainian family in occupied Kreminna - media
According to the report, the bodies of a 60-year-old woman, her 37-year-old daughter and 41-year-old son-in-law with gunshot wounds were found in the occupied city of Kreminna, Luhansk region, on January 26. Relatives of the murdered family said that the 37-year-old woman also had an 18-year-old daughter.
Defense
Zelensky, Greek PM discuss Ukraine's air defense, artillery needs
In the context of discussing the course of hostilities, the President also outlined Ukraine's current defense needs, especially in terms of air defense and artillery.
Economy
Germany’s finance minister calls for more aid to Ukraine from EU members
Germany’s Minister of Finance, head of the Free Democratic Party Christian Lindner, assured that Germany would continue its comprehensive support to Ukraine, but called on other EU member states to increase their contributions.
Recovery
Canada to provide expert assistance in recovery to 19 communities across Ukraine
According to the ministry, the CLIR experts will provide expert assistance to the selected communities in such areas as strategic management and planning, establishing partnership with international organizations and attracting foreign investment, developing the sphere of social services, providing support for the development of recovery and development plans and strategies, implementing the principles of sustainable development, etc.
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Pro-Russian forces in Poland discrediting government official of Ukrainian origin
Russia and pro-Russian forces in Poland have started a campaign to discredit Andrzej Szeptycki, a well-known Polish political scientist recently appointed Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, who is of Polish-Ukrainian origin.
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