Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

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Latest news on Russia and the war in Ukraine

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Ukraine is ‘not a pillow in between the West and Russia, not a buffer,’ Zelenskyy states

Ukraine is not a “gray zone” or buffer in between the West and Russia, its President Volodymyr Zelenskyy composed on the messaging app Telegram, in a post commemorating Ukraine’s candidateship status for European Union subscription.

“It is officially recognized that Ukraine is not a bridge, not a pillow between the West and Russia, not a buffer between Europe and Asia, not a sphere of influence, not a ‘gray’ zone, not a transit territory. Not the border between orcs and elves,” Zelenskyy composed, according to a Google translation of the Telegram post on his authorities channel. Orcs and fairies describe the names lots of in Ukraine usage for Russian soldiers and Ukrainians, respectively, making use of terms from the Lord of the Rings series.

“Ukraine is a future equal partner for at least 27 EU countries,” Zelenskyy composed. “Ukraine is a candidate for accession to the European Union!”

— Natasha Turak

Olaf Scholz: Europe requires to accelerate efforts to cut dependence on Russian energy

Europe requires to accelerate its work to end its dependence on Russian nonrenewable fuel sources, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz informed press in Brussels.

“All together, we are very, very well prepared for the difficult challenge linked to Russian fossil fuel imports. This is an effort that we need to speed up further now – and of course this is linked to big challenges but we will support each other,” Scholz was mentioned by Reuters as stating.

The EU’s partial embargo covers Russian oil brought into the bloc by sea, with an exemption took for imports provided by pipeline following opposition from Hungary.

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He made note of the sanctions the EU has actually currently enforced to prohibit imports of Russian coal and oil, though the latter consists of substantial exemptions for Russian unrefined provided by pipeline as some greatly reliant EU nations like Hungary and Slovenia objected the procedure.

EU leaders are now fretted about Moscow turning off the gas taps to Europe this winter season in retaliation to the sanctions. Many energy experts state that entirely ending dependence on Russian gas will be difficult in the instant future and is most likely to take years. The EU imported 41% of its gas and 36% of its oil from Russia in 2020, according to information fromEurostat

— Natasha Turak

Russian pilot caught is a retired significant, exposing Moscow’s has a hard time to personnel flying force: UK

A Russian pilot shot down and caught by Ukrainian forces admitted to being a retired significant of his nation’s flying force, Britain’s Ministry of Defense composed in its day-to-day intelligence upgrade. The pilot had actually signed up with Russia’s military contracting group Wagner and flown numerous objectives in Ukraine, the upgrade stated, mentioning Ukrainian forces.

“The use of retired personnel, now working as Wagner contractors, to conduct close air support missions indicates that the Russian air force likely is struggling to support the invasion of Ukraine with sufficient aircrew,” stated the intelligence upgrade, released in a series of tweets.

“This is likely due to a combination of Russia’s insufficient numbers of suitably trained personnel and its combat losses.”

The Russian pilot “reportedly used commercial GPS devices rather than Russian military navigation equipment” while flying his objectives, the Ministry of Defense included.

— Natasha Turak

Ukrainian soldiers will need to leave Severodonetsk, Luhansk guv states

Severodonetsk has actually been a prime target in the Kremlin’s pursuit to take complete control of Luhansk.

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Ukrainian soldiers combating a ruthless fight for the tactically essential city of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine “will have to be withdrawn,” Luhansk local guv Serhiy Haidai stated on Ukrainian TELEVISION.

“Remaining in positions smashed to pieces over many months just for the sake of staying there does not make sense,” he stated. Ukrainian forces have actually lost substantial varieties of soldiers, as have Russian forces, in ravaging contesting a crucial area that is among 2 staying Ukrainian- managed cities in Luhansk, which becomes part of the eastern Donbas area that Russia has actually called an “unconditional priority” in its military pursuit.

Haidai included that Ukrainian soldiers have, nevertheless, pressed back an offensive on the borders of Lysychansk, the other staying Ukrainian- managed city in Luhansk.

— Natasha Turak

Biden authorizes $450 million security help bundle for Ukraine

John Kirby, U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, speaks with press reporters throughout a press instruction at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23,2022

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The Biden administration revealed a 13 th security help bundle for Ukraine worth $450 million.

“This package contains weapons and equipment including new high mobility artillery rocket systems, tens of thousands of additional rounds of ammunition for the artillery systems that have already been provided, as well as patrol boats to help Ukraine defend its coast and its waterways,” stated National Security Council representative John Kirby at a day-to-day White House press instruction.

The help bundle consists of the following, according to a Pentagon release:

  • 4 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HMARS
  • 36,000 rounds of 105 mm ammo
  • 18 tactical automobiles to tow 155 mm weapons
  • 1,200 grenade launchers
  • 2,000 gatling gun
  • 18 seaside and riverine patrol boats
  • Spare parts and other devices

The newest security bundle brings the U.S. dedication to $6.1 billion because Russia got into Ukraine.

— Amanda Macias

Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova inch closer to EU member status

A nationwide flags of Ukraine an EU flags outside the Town Hall in Lille, France, on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

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European Union leaders approved the nations of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia prospect status to sign up with the bloc, a considerable action on the long roadway to EU subscription. The 3 nations requested European Union subscription in early March.

“Your countries are part of our European family. And today’s historic decision by leaders confirms that,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a tweet.

Ukrainian President Voldomyry Zelenskyy composed on Twitter that he was grateful for the assistance from European Union leaders.

Meanwhile, Kosovo and North Macedonia, to name a few, await their subscription applications to advance.

— Amanda Macias

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