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Ukraine state-owned enterprises weekly — Issue 133
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Former head of Odesa Oblast enlistment office detained again after posting bail
Yevhen Borysov, the former head of Odesa Oblast’s military enlistment office, was detained again on May 28 after being released on a Hr 12 million bail (~$297,000), Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investiga Source : …
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F-16's, air defence systems, artillery and armoured vehicles: aid from Belgium to Ukraine
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MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak: Developments in Ukraine’s parliament on economic reforms, international obligations — Issue 57
Editor’s note: This is issue 57 of Ukrainian lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak’s weekly “Ukrainian Economy in Brief” newsletter, covering events from May 20–26, 2024. The digest highlights steps taken in t Source : kyivindependent.com/mp-yarosl…
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Defense minister: Ukraine may receive first F-16s 'very soon' but half of military aid arriving late
The first batch of F-16 fighter jets will be delivered to Ukraine “hopefully very, very soon,” but around half of the military aid from Western partners is arriving late, Ukrainian Defense Minister Ru Source : kyivindependent.com/ukraine-t…
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Ukraine war latest: Belgium signs security deal with Ukraine, pledges $1 billion in aid this year
Key updates on May 28: Belgium signs security deal with Ukraine, pledges $1 billion in aid this year Zelensky arrives in Portugal, signs bilateral security deal Sending troops to Ukraine ‘shouldn’t be Source : …
The arrest wave is only gaining momentum
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Zelensky arrives in Portugal, signs bilateral security deal
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said at a news conference on May 28 that they had signed a 10-year bilateral security agreement. Portugal becomes t Source : …
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Estonian defense minister says EU should increase Ukrainian soldier training program to 100,000 personnel
Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur said on May 28 that the EU’s training program of Ukrainian soldiers should increase its capacity from 60,000 to 100,00 personnel. The European Union Military Ass Source : …
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Putin says parliament speaker Stefanchuk should be considered Ukraine's leader
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on May 28 that because President Volodymyr Zelensky’s term has ended, presidential power should be shifted to the speaker of Ukraine’s parliament, Ruslan Stefanch Source : …
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Russia speeds up recruitment of mercenaries from Africa, military intelligence says
Russia has significantly intensified the recruitment of mercenaries from Africa for the full-scale war against Ukraine, Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) said on May 28. Moscow has been reportedly Source : …
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Georgian parliament overrules president's veto of foreign agents law
Georgia’s parliament voted on May 28 to overrule President Salome Zourabichvili’s veto of the controversial foreign agents law, moving the legislation closer to its likely enactment. The bill requires Source : …
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USA and Germany warn Ukraine over independent use of Patriot systems, threaten supply cut-off
According to Bild , the Ukrainian army has used Germany-provided Patriot missile systems independently at least once. This prompted threats from both Germany and the United States directed at Ukraine. Source : www.uawire.org/usa-and-g…
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Russia holds more than 400 Ukrainian women in captivity
Russia holds more than 400 Ukrainian women in captivity There are 403 Ukrainian women in Russian captivity, including civilians, the Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War rep Source : uacrisis.org/en/rosiya…
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Pro-Russian Position of Viktor Orban Hinders a Speedy End to the Russian War Against Ukraine
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Sweden suspends delivery of Gripen Jets to Ukraine amid coalition’s F-16 focus
Some member states of the air defence coalition have requested Sweden to pause the planned delivery of Gripen jets to Ukraine, said Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson in Brussels. “This is because th Source : www.uawire.org/sweden-su…
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Russia attacks Donetsk Oblast village with 1.5 ton bomb, injuring 3 people
Russian troops dropped a 1.5 ton aerial bomb on the village of Oleksiyevo-Druzhkivka in Donetsk Oblast on May 28, injuring three people, including a child, Governor Vadym Filashkin said. Oleksiyevo-Dr Source : kyivindependent.com/russia-at…
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Russia’s attack on Kharkiv printing house puts publishing industry at risk
The aftermath of Russia’s May 23 attack on Kharkiv’s Faktor Druk printing house shocked Ukrainians: mountains of charred Ukrainian books covered its blackened floor. The strike had destroyed over a qu Source : kyivindependent.com/russias-a…
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FT: Despite promises, Western companies continue Russian operations
A number of Western companies have continued their operations in Russia despite earlier pledges to exit the country, the Financial Times (FT) reported on May 28, citing sources. Western companies oper Source : kyivindependent.com/ft-despit…
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Greek effect on the Ukrainian war. Interview with Spiros Lambridis
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Swiss lawmakers demand tougher action against spies ahead of peace summit
The Swiss parliament’s upper chamber on May 27 supported a motion that would toughen measures to expel spies. The proposal, which has already been supported by the parliament’s lower chamber, is seen Source : …
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Czechia backs Ukraine striking Russian soil with Western-provided weapons
The Czech government supported allowing Ukraine to hit targets inside Russia using Western arms, the Czech Press Agency (CTK) reported on May 28, citing Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala. U.S. officials Source : kyivindependent.com/czechia-b…
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PM Shmyhal to meet EU leaders in Prague to discuss military aid for Ukraine
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal will hold meetings with some of the EU leaders in Prague on May 28 to discuss military aid for Ukraine, Czech media outlet Ceske Noviny reported, citing Czech Prime Minist Source : kyivindependent.com/shmyhal-t…
