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School catches fire after shelling in Mykolaiv region
A school in Mykolaiv region caught fire as a result of Russian shelling.
Brazil leader wants to see G20 alternative to settle Russia-Ukraine war
Brazilian President Lula da Silva called on the world to create an analog of the Group of 20 to end the Russo-Ukrainian war.
Ukraine to employ entire arsenal available to kick invaders out - NSDC secretary
Ukraine will use existing and newly-arriving weapons when liberating temporarily occupied territories so the expulsion of Russian invaders is just a matter of time.
Ukraine exchanges 2,235 POWs since war-start - deputy defense minister
The Coordinating Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War and the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense in cooperation with the President’s Office have already returned to Ukraine 2,235 prisoners or war since the full-scale invasion.
Russians preparing to abduct children in Enerhodar and take them to Crimea
Russian invaders are preparing to kidnap children from the temporarily occupied city of Enerhodar in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.
16 April 2023
Danilov: Driving enemy out of Ukraine is a matter of time
Ukraine will use existing and new weapons in all temporarily occupied areas so the expulsion of the invaders from Ukrainian soil is a matter of time.
Zelensky delivers Easter message to Ukrainians: We will overcome the most difficult peak ahead of us
Ukraine is celebrating Easter with unshakable faith in its victory.
15 April 2023
Reznikov, Geoană discuss modernization of defense procurement in Ukraine
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov discussed the participation of the NATO Support and Procurement Organisation in the modernization of defense procurement in Ukraine with NATO Deputy Secretary General Mircea Geoană.
Dietmar Pichler, Austrian disinformation expert
Austria's neutrality sometimes goes so far as to seek equality between aggressor and defender
Five Ukrainians to be tried for terrorism in Russia
Five Ukrainians are reportedly due to appear in a Russian court accused of being part of a terrorist group.
Brazilian president calls on U.S. to stop 'encouraging' war in Ukraine
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said that the United States should stop "encouraging war" in Ukraine.
Enemy moves "ministries" from captured Skadovsk - Kherson Regional Council deputy
The enemy is moving not only occupation administrations but also "ministries" away from the temporarily seized city of Skadovsk.
14 April 2023
Emine Dzhaparova, First Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
Both ways of de-occupation of Crimea — military and diplomatic — are relevant
Moment has come for Russia to collapse - Budanov
Major General Kyrylo Budanov, chief of Ukraine’s military intelligence, has said that the moment has come for Russia to collapse as a country.
Romania's defense industry produces "some good stuff" Ukraine needs - defense chief
Ukraine's Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov held meetings in Bucharest on Thursday with representatives of Romania's defense industry, which he says produces some "good stuff" that Ukraine might need to further improve its defense capabilities.
Crimean Tatar woman held in Vladikavkaz for months over snubbing Russian citizenship
Russia has been illegally holding for four months a Crimean Tatar woman, Lenia Umerova, who refused to obtain Russian citizenship during the forced passportization in the temporarily occupied Crimea.
13 April 2023
Brutal executions as terror tool: Why Russian soldiers follow ISIS patterns
The Russian military brutally executed a Ukrainian prisoner, beheading him with a knife. The video of the atrocity first appeared on social media on the evening of April 11 before it was actively spread by pro-Kremlin Telegram channels and social media accounts.
Ukraine-Moldova-Romania meeting participants adopt joint statement in Bucharest
The foreign ministers and defense ministers of Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine held a trilateral meeting in Bucharest to discuss the security situation in the region and prospects for further cooperation.
Ukraine promotes in Bucharest idea of permanent patrolling of Black Sea by NATO countries
Ukraine believes that there should be a permanent presence of NATO countries in the Black Sea basin for joint patrolling or demining.
Kuleba supports idea of integrating Ukraine's air defense systems with those of NATO allies
Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba supports the idea of integrating Ukraine's air and missile defense systems with those of its Black Sea and Baltic NATO allies.
Russia canceled May 9 parades in regions bordering Ukraine "for security reasons" - British intelligence
Some Russian cities bordering Ukraine have canceled celebrations for the Victory Day on May 9 "for security reasons."
Court in The Hague orders Russia to pay Naftogaz $5B in compensation for losses in Crimea
The Russian Federation is obliged to pay $5 billion in compensation for the losses caused by the seizure of Naftogaz Group's assets in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea in 2014.
Defense Minister: Security aspects in Black Sea region need to be reviewed
Russia's actions call for a revision of the principles of all regional security in the Black Sea.
Black Sea Security Conference kicks off in Bucharest
The second (official) day of the First Black Sea Security Conference within the International Crimea Platform, which convened in Bucharest representatives from more than 50 countries and organizations, begins on Thursday.
Black Sea must be made “NATO sea” - MFA Ukraine
Minister for Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba of Ukraine believes that the Black Sea should be made what the Baltic Sea has become - a NATO sea - and a comprehensive security system should be developed for all countries across the region.
Romania to support Ukraine until victory, contribute to process of joining EU, NATO - MFA
Romania will continue all-round support to Ukraine for as long as it is necessary to win the war, and will also contribute to the path of integration into the EU and NATO.
Black Sea Security Conference kicks off in Bucharest
The second (official) day of the First Black Sea Security Conference within the International Crimea Platform, which convened in Bucharest representatives from more than 50 countries and organizations, begins on Thursday.
“History rewritten” with Ukraine’s Neptune strikes sinking Moskva cruiser - defense chief
Exactly one year ago, Ukraine’s Naval Forces rewrote centuries-old history as that very "Russian warship" was hit by a high-precision strike of Ukrainian Neptune missiles.
Occupiers close beaches, building fortifications in Crimea
The Russian occupation authorities in Crimea decided to "cancel" this year's beach season and massively close beaches on the peninsula.