Russian oil refining down 17% after Ukrainian strikes - NATO official
Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory have a significant impact on the Russian economy, especially on energy exports.
09 July 2024
Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory have a significant impact on the Russian economy, especially on energy exports.
Russia, by shelling Ukraine's civilian infrastructure, is trying to "impress" NATO members during the summit in Washington.
Ukraine has developed plans to rebuild one of the largest cargo aircraft, the An-225 Mriya, the only model of which was destroyed by Russia in the first days of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Another 300 million hryvnias will be allocated for reconstruction work at the Okhmatdyt children's hospital.
The Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security pursues efforts to provide a brief explanation to foreign audiences on the current topics of particular interest as regards Ukraine.
On July 8, 2024, Russia launched another massive missile attack on Ukraine. Among the targets was Okhmatdyt, the largest children’s hospital in the country, located in Kyiv. Currently, two dead and more than 50 injured, including seven injured children, are known, but the rescue operation is still ongoing.
On the eve of the NATO summit convening in Washington DC, an event hosted by the R.T. Weatherman Foundation at the US Congress’ Rayburn House Offices, a trio of impactful legislative leaders delivered pointed and poignant remarks in support of Ukraine and against Vladimir Putin and the war criminals of the Russian Federation.
Russia cannot cope with Ukraine, and its only strategy is to destroy Ukraine. NATO countries should think at the summit in Washington about how to help Ukraine, because in a long war of attrition the country simply may not have enough people.
Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Yevhen Perebyinis and 33 heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Ukraine visited the Okhmatdyt Children’s Hospital, which was heavily damaged by a Russian missile strike.
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk hopes that Spain will positively resolve the issue of transferring a Patriot air defense system to Ukraine.
U.S. President Joe Biden has said that the United States and allies will strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.
08 July 2024
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has strongly condemned missile attacks by Russian invaders against Ukrainian cities this morning, which killed innocent civilians, including children.
Argentina's government plans to send military aid to Ukraine.
Ukrainian MPs and the leadership of the Verkhovna Rada in a joint statement called on international partners to respond to Russia's shelling of civilian infrastructure and the Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital and to recognize such actions as a terrorist attack.
Ukraine's membership in NATO should be determined only by the will of the Ukrainian people.
The security agreement signed in Warsaw provides for the development of a mechanism for Poland to shoot down Russian missiles and drones fired in the direction of Poland in Ukrainian airspace.
At the summit in Washington this week, the leaders of the NATO member countries will make significant security commitments to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian World Congress organized a march in Paris, during which it called on France and the French to support Ukraine's accession to NATO. People held posters calling on the North Atlantic Alliance to invite Ukraine to membership as soon as possible and thus send a sign to Putin that he will not be able to restore the Russian empire.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is likely aiming to shift Western focus towards possible peace negotiations as part of his overarching effort to undermine European support for Ukraine.
07 July 2024
From the NATO summit in Washington, which is to be held on July 9-11, Ukraine expects a "significant step" on the way to membership in the Alliance.
Newly appointed UK Defense Secretary John Healey has assured that the UK will continue to support Ukraine on its path to victory.
British military, economic, political and diplomatic support for Ukraine will remain ironclad.
Prime Ministers Fumio Kishida of Japan and Keir Starmer of the United Kingdom have discussed the situation in Ukraine in their first phone call following the appointment of the new British prime minister.
The Embassy of Ukraine in Bulgaria has called on Bulgarian politicians to refrain from using the topic of war for political purposes.
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed support for Ukraine and said he expects to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky soon.
06 July 2024
In Kyiv, the Hungarian Prime Minister was speaking about "peace with the Russian Federation." But in his rhetoric, experts heard something else than the Kremlin's rhetoric
At a summit in Washington next week, NATO will discuss with South Korea ways to build practical cooperation related to Ukraine, cyber and new technologies. In particular, a "flagship project" on medical education of the Ukrainian military is planned.
The new British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, had a telephone conversation with U.S. President Joseph Biden on Friday, during which he assured the President of Britain's unwavering support for Ukraine.
Next week, when the North Atlantic Alliance summit will be held in Washington, D.C., we should expect new statements regarding the program to provide Ukraine with F-16 aircraft.
05 July 2024
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has spoken with the new British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and congratulated him on his appointment.