⚡️ Historic summit: The EU will consider granting Ukraine candidate status today
A two-day summit of EU leaders begins in Brussels on Thursday at 16:00 (Kyiv time), where the main topic will be the leaders' discussion of an application for membership from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.
Ukraine applied for EU membership on February 28, 2022, the fifth day of Russia's full-scale invasion.
On June 17, the European Commission issued its opinion recommending that Ukraine's European perspective be recognized and that the state be granted candidate status for membership.
A two-day summit of EU leaders begins in Brussels on Thursday at 16:00 (Kyiv time), where the main topic will be the leaders' discussion of an application for membership from Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.
Ukraine applied for EU membership on February 28, 2022, the fifth day of Russia's full-scale invasion.
On June 17, the European Commission issued its opinion recommending that Ukraine's European perspective be recognized and that the state be granted candidate status for membership.
📣 G7 and NATO will increase pressure on Russia — Reuters
Leaders of the G7 and NATO will meet next week to develop new ways to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine, while stressing their concerns over China's position.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will address the meetings in an online format.
Leaders of the G7 and NATO will meet next week to develop new ways to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine, while stressing their concerns over China's position.
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will address the meetings in an online format.
📃 PACE approves resolution to ease humanitarian consequences of war — European Pravda
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) called on member governments of the Council of Europe to take measures to alleviate the humanitarian consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.
PACE adopted a corresponding resolution on Wednesday, June 22. The document states that it is already necessary to think about the reconstruction of Ukraine.
"This international aid has to be carefully directed and coordinated to meet all the needs of Ukrainian society. In addition, the Council of Europe will work to promote and ensure a global system of accountability for the aggressive war against Ukraine and gross human rights violations by institutionalizing compensation for Ukraine," the resolution said.
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) called on member governments of the Council of Europe to take measures to alleviate the humanitarian consequences of Russia's war against Ukraine.
PACE adopted a corresponding resolution on Wednesday, June 22. The document states that it is already necessary to think about the reconstruction of Ukraine.
"This international aid has to be carefully directed and coordinated to meet all the needs of Ukrainian society. In addition, the Council of Europe will work to promote and ensure a global system of accountability for the aggressive war against Ukraine and gross human rights violations by institutionalizing compensation for Ukraine," the resolution said.
❌ Russian troops destroy industry in Sievierodonetsk — the Head of the Luhansk Regional Military Administration
The Russian invaders shelled the territories of several factories in Sievierodonetsk: a brick factory, “Stekloplastika” factory, and a chemical non-standardized equipment plant.
"The invaders are destroying industry in Sievierodonetsk. The Russian army is 'liberating' Sievierodonetsk from life and jobs," Serhii Haidai said.
According to him, the Ukrainian military continues to deter the Russians in Sievierodonetsk.
The Russian invaders shelled the territories of several factories in Sievierodonetsk: a brick factory, “Stekloplastika” factory, and a chemical non-standardized equipment plant.
"The invaders are destroying industry in Sievierodonetsk. The Russian army is 'liberating' Sievierodonetsk from life and jobs," Serhii Haidai said.
According to him, the Ukrainian military continues to deter the Russians in Sievierodonetsk.
💻 Since the start of the war, Russia has carried out cyber-attacks against 42 countries — Microsoft
Cyber-attacks have targeted 128 organizations in 42 countries outside Ukraine. The attacks mostly targeted the U.S. and other NATO countries.
The Microsoft report states that attacks by Russian hackers were successful in 29 % of cases. According to analysts, the United States was Russia's main target, but Poland, where a significant part of a military and humanitarian aid is coordinated, was also affected.
The report also notes that Ukraine's cyber defence was stronger overall than Russia's capabilities.
Cyber-attacks have targeted 128 organizations in 42 countries outside Ukraine. The attacks mostly targeted the U.S. and other NATO countries.
The Microsoft report states that attacks by Russian hackers were successful in 29 % of cases. According to analysts, the United States was Russia's main target, but Poland, where a significant part of a military and humanitarian aid is coordinated, was also affected.
The report also notes that Ukraine's cyber defence was stronger overall than Russia's capabilities.
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🇨🇿 The Czech Republic has suspended visa issuance to Russians and Belarusians by March 2023 — Radio Prague
After the Russian army invaded Ukraine, the Czech government decided to suspend the issuance of visas to citizens of the Russian Federation and later to Belarus, except for humanitarian causes.
"This step should serve to protect the foreign policy interests of the Czech Republic in connection with the armed conflict in Ukraine caused by the invasion of Russian troops and supported by the Republic of Belarus," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes.
After the Russian army invaded Ukraine, the Czech government decided to suspend the issuance of visas to citizens of the Russian Federation and later to Belarus, except for humanitarian causes.
"This step should serve to protect the foreign policy interests of the Czech Republic in connection with the armed conflict in Ukraine caused by the invasion of Russian troops and supported by the Republic of Belarus," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs notes.
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📹 This is how Ukrainian defenders are met at home, after returning from the frontline. Because behind each of them is a crazy risk to their lives for the sake of our lives and our future
The Ministry of Internal Affairs launched an all-Ukrainian flashmob "Honor the Hero". After all, it is our honor, hugs, kind words and gratitude that show the soldiers of Ukraine that their sacrifices are not in vain and give them the strength to move on.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs launched an all-Ukrainian flashmob "Honor the Hero". After all, it is our honor, hugs, kind words and gratitude that show the soldiers of Ukraine that their sacrifices are not in vain and give them the strength to move on.
📍 Russian invaders create a "young army" in Mariupol
The day before, the first nine teenagers were admitted to the so-called military-patriotic movement "Young Guard - Young Army of DPR” in Mariupol, - adviser to the mayor Petro Andriushchenko.
"However, the willing turned out to be few. Passive resistance in Mariupol does not diminish," said the adviser.
But looking at the photo, it seems that teenagers are not excited about this event.
The day before, the first nine teenagers were admitted to the so-called military-patriotic movement "Young Guard - Young Army of DPR” in Mariupol, - adviser to the mayor Petro Andriushchenko.
"However, the willing turned out to be few. Passive resistance in Mariupol does not diminish," said the adviser.
But looking at the photo, it seems that teenagers are not excited about this event.
⚡️ Michel: The European Council will grant Ukraine candidate status
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said this when he arrived at the summit of EU leaders in Brussels.
“This is a decisive moment for the European Union. It is a geopolitical choice that we will make today. I am confident that we will grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova, as well as a clear European perspective to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova," the President said.
The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, said this when he arrived at the summit of EU leaders in Brussels.
“This is a decisive moment for the European Union. It is a geopolitical choice that we will make today. I am confident that we will grant candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova, as well as a clear European perspective to Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova," the President said.
🚨 The fire at the oil depot in the Dnipropetrovsk region was finally extinguished — the Head of Regional Military Administration Valentyn Reznichenko
It took more than 108 hours or four and a half days.
Details:
• On June 18, Russian invaders launched three cruise missiles at an oil depot in the Novomoskovsk district.
• A fuel tank exploded while extinguishing a fire at an oil depot
The missile attack and fire killed 3 people, and 14 were burned and injured, - Valentyn Reznichenko.
It took more than 108 hours or four and a half days.
Details:
• On June 18, Russian invaders launched three cruise missiles at an oil depot in the Novomoskovsk district.
• A fuel tank exploded while extinguishing a fire at an oil depot
The missile attack and fire killed 3 people, and 14 were burned and injured, - Valentyn Reznichenko.
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🇺🇦 A 30-meter flag was unfurled at a concert in Amsterdam — Ukrinform.
A concert in support of Ukraine in the center of Amsterdam gathered thousands of people.
The "Embrace Ukraine - Striving Together" event featured Kalush Orchestra and other Eurovision stars: Jamala, Conchita Wurst, Emmelie de Forest, and S10.
A concert in support of Ukraine in the center of Amsterdam gathered thousands of people.
The "Embrace Ukraine - Striving Together" event featured Kalush Orchestra and other Eurovision stars: Jamala, Conchita Wurst, Emmelie de Forest, and S10.
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📹 In Brussels, people gathered in front of the EU Council in support of granting candidate status to Ukraine — Suspilne
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⚡️ The European Parliament adopted a resolution on the urgent granting of EU candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova
‼️ A British prisoner convicted in the so-called "DPR" said he would be executed soon — BBC
Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer, was able to contact his family and said that the Russian militants would soon execute the decision of the so-called court. He also said that, according to the invaders, the British side had not negotiate with the so-called "DPR" about his fate.
Meanwhile, the lawyer of one of the convicted foreigners who fought for Ukraine said that they intended to appeal against the court's decision. If they refuse, they will ask for a pardon.
Aiden Aslin, a British volunteer, was able to contact his family and said that the Russian militants would soon execute the decision of the so-called court. He also said that, according to the invaders, the British side had not negotiate with the so-called "DPR" about his fate.
Meanwhile, the lawyer of one of the convicted foreigners who fought for Ukraine said that they intended to appeal against the court's decision. If they refuse, they will ask for a pardon.
📸 An action in support of Ukraine and its movement to the EU was held in Sweden — Nordic Ukraine Forum.
A rally took place in Stockholm ahead of the historic EU summit on June 23-24, where the decision to grant Ukraine candidate status for EU membership will be considered.
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, Ambassador of Ukraine to Sweden Andrii Plakhotniuk, as well as representatives of different political parties, NGOs, diplomats, and volunteers took part in the rally.
A rally took place in Stockholm ahead of the historic EU summit on June 23-24, where the decision to grant Ukraine candidate status for EU membership will be considered.
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Ann Linde, Ambassador of Ukraine to Sweden Andrii Plakhotniuk, as well as representatives of different political parties, NGOs, diplomats, and volunteers took part in the rally.
🇬🇧 Britain has blocked Russia's access to both oil refining technologies and its currency — Government UK
The British government announced new sanctions against Russia concerning the export of goods and technologies of the oil refining and aviation industries, as well as the use of the pound sterling and EU banknotes in Russia.
In particular, the prohibition of goods and technologies related to chemical and biological weapons, the maritime sphere, and the oil refining industry, as well as the export or use of aviation fuel and fuel additives.
Currency restrictions include a ban on the export or use in Russia and persons associated with Russia of pound sterling banknotes or EU currencies.
The British government announced new sanctions against Russia concerning the export of goods and technologies of the oil refining and aviation industries, as well as the use of the pound sterling and EU banknotes in Russia.
In particular, the prohibition of goods and technologies related to chemical and biological weapons, the maritime sphere, and the oil refining industry, as well as the export or use of aviation fuel and fuel additives.
Currency restrictions include a ban on the export or use in Russia and persons associated with Russia of pound sterling banknotes or EU currencies.