The European Parliament voted to amend the EU Commission’s proposal on extending free trade with Ukraine until 2025, returning the proposal to the parliament’s International Trade Committee, the parli Source : …
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EU Parliament proposes additional safeguards for European farmers in Ukraine trade deal
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Defense Ministry: Military not expecting immediate mobilization of 500,000 men
The military is not expecting 500,000 men to be mobilized immediately, and this figure is a general estimation that will be adjusted depending on the situation at the front, the Defense Ministry said Source : kyivindependent.com/military-…
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'Abandon all hope:' Ukraine’s wounded warriors compare military medical system to the Inferno
Editor’s Note: This story is based on dozens of interviews with Ukrainian active servicemen, veterans, and experts with knowledge of Ukraine’s military medical system. Some of the soldiers and veteran Source : kyivindependent.com/abandon-a…
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Lawmaker Dubinsky fined over corruption-related offense
Controversial lawmaker Oleksandr Dubinsky was found guilty of an administrative offense and fined for exerting pressure over the investigation of his corruption case, according to the National Agency Source : kyivindependent.com/lawmaker-…
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Demand surges in Russia for counterfeit Ukrainian passports amid refugee status perks in the west
In a bizarre twist, Russians are showing an increasing desire to obtain Ukrainian passports as merchants of forged documents claim these can facilitate relocation to Europe and access the benefits acc Source : www.uawire.org/demand-su…
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Anti-Kremlin militia says fighting ongoing in 5 Russian settlements
Fighting between anti-Kremlin militias and the Russian army is taking place in five settlements near the Ukrainian border, Oleksii Baranovskyi, a fighter with the Freedom of Russia Legion, said on air Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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Ukraine Business Roundup — March 12
The following is the March 12, 2024 edition of our Ukraine Business Roundup weekly newsletter. To get the biggest news in business and tech from Ukraine directly in your inbox, subscribe here . After Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-b…
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Justice minister: Ukraine willing to accept loans if necessary to secure US aid
Ukraine would likely be willing to accept U.S. assistance partially in loans if it were necessary to expedite further funds for Ukraine, Justice Minister Denys Maliuska said on March 13, Reuters repor Source : kyivindependent.com/justice-m…
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Russia Again Committed a Terrorist Attack. Does This Still Surprise Anyone? Daily Wrap-up
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Ministry: Ukrainian hackers disrupt transport services in Russian cities
Hackers of the IT Army of Ukraine targeted the Russian government and local systems, disrupting the fare payment system in Moscow and Kazan public transport, the Digital Transformation Ministry said o Source : kyivindependent.com/ministry-…
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“Concerned Russian Citizens Decided to Participate in Presidential Elections.” Interview with Freedom of Russia Legion Volunteer
On the morning of March 12, Russian volunteer paramilitary units Freedom of Russia Legion, Russian Volunteer Corps, and Siberian Battalion stated they had crossed the Russian-Ukrainian border. They re Source : gwaramedia.com/en/concer…
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The expansion of National Guard continues
New regiment and brigade appeared in the structure of the National Guard. Ukrainian National Guard is quietly expanding its forces and continue to reform the existing units – 32nd Regiment was reforme Source : militaryland.net/news/the-…
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Update: 49 injured, 5 killed in Russian attack on Kryvyi Rih
The number of injured in a Russian missile attack against Kryvyi Rih in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast on the evening of March 12 has risen to 49, Governor Serhii Lysak said on March 13. At least three missile Source : kyivindependent.com/update-49…
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EU ambassadors approve $5.5 billion for defense fund for Ukraine in 2024
EU ambassadors have agreed in principle to a top-up of 5 billion euros ($5.5 billion) for the European Peace Facility (EPF) in support of Ukraine’s defense needs in 2024, the Belgian Presidency of the Source : …
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Russia says it will not participate in Switzerland peace talks even if invited
Russia will not attend the Ukraine peace summit scheduled to be held in Switzerland later this year even if it is invited, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on March 13. Switz Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-wi…
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Politico: Scholz, Macron to meet in Berlin to ease tensions over Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on March 15 to “reduce tensions” between Paris and Berlin over Ukraine, Politico reported on March 13, citing high-level G Source : …
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Polish authorities detain and deport two Ukrainian journalists investigating Russia-Poland trade
Two Ukrainian journalists investigating trade between Poland and Russia have been detained in Poland, as reported by Rayon.in.ua . The agency reported that editor Yuriy Koncevich and cameraman Oleksan Source : www.uawire.org/polish-au…
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Russian airstrike on Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast injures civilian
Russia attacked Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast with an aerial bomb on March 13, damaging multiple buildings and injuring at least one person, the State Emergency Service said. A house, a shop, a five-sto Source : kyivindependent.com/russian-a…
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CIA Director says not providing aid to Ukraine would be "a historic mistake"
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Media: Ukrainian journalists deported from Poland after investigating trade with Russia
Two journalists of the Rayon.ua.in news outlet were detained in Poland and deported while reporting on a trade on the Russian-Polish border, the news outlet said on March 13. According to the statemen Source : kyivindependent.com/media-ukr…
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British Howitzer – Russian Losses. Ukrainian Artillerymen on the Front Line
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Bloomberg: European Investment Bank in talks on investing in EU defense sector
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is in talks to invest in defense companies amid heightened urgency to scale up Europe’s defense industry, Bloomberg reported on March 13. The colossal output of the Source : …