As of September 9, 2022, the crop in Ukraine is currently 40% lower than last year, mainly due to smaller harvesting areas, while yields are only 12% lower than last year. Source: National Bank of Ukraine “Ukraine lost 40% of the early grain harvest due to the war waged by Russia.” According to the National […]
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Resistance movement in Russian-occupied Mariupol is intensifying
Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of Mariupol noted on September 6, 2022, that explosions rang out in Russian-occupied Mariupol (east of Ukraine) the day before. It is noted that this is the work of a partisan movement that is getting stronger in the city. Source: Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the mayor of […]
Continue ReadingRussian air defense is unable to effectively counter the attacks of the Ukrainian army
The Head of the Press Center of the Operational Command “South” Natalia Gumeniuk noted on September 5, 2022, that the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not allow Russian military to use the Ukrainian infrastructure in their interests and keep the relevant facilities under fire in the south. Source: The Head of the […]
Continue ReadingRussian banks lost $25 billion due to sanctions
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Central Bank noted on September 2, 2022, that 40% of Russian “systemically important banks”, which are the largest in the country and have higher capital adequacy requirements, disclosed their losses in the first half of this year. Source: Deputy Chairman of the Russian Central Bank Dmytro Tulin Russian banks lost […]
Continue ReadingRussia hints that it is ready to recognize USA as a participant in the “conflict” in Ukraine
Russia has repeatedly threatened Kyiv’s allies with military invasion or nuclear strikes. Another manifestation of aggression on the part of the Kremlin is the statement of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov, who stated on the air of the TV channel “Russia 24” on September 2, 2022, that the USA […]
Continue ReadingEurope will wean itself off Russian oil and gas, due to the war in Ukraine, – UK Prime Minister
British Prime Minister said on September 1, 2022, that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine would help all European countries wean themselves off Russian oil and gas. Source: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson “I think that as a result of this disaster of Putin’s war, Europe will wean itself off Russian hydrocarbons,” Johnson said, speaking at a […]
Continue ReadingUS supplied Ukraine with weapons for a counteroffensive in the south
On August 30, 2022, it became known, that the administration of US President Joe Biden has been transferring weapons to Ukraine during the past few months, intended for the liberation of the southern regions of the country. Source: US administration’s official According to the official, Ukraine asked Washington for weapons specially designed for a planned […]
Continue ReadingThe IAEA mission departed for Ukraine’s nuclear power plant
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency reported on August 29, 2022, on Twitter, that the IAEA mission to support and assist Ukraine’s largest Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is on its way. Source: Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba “The […]
Continue Reading7 EU countries called for new sanctions against Russia, including visa sanctions
On August 25, 2022, it became known that the heads of the foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Finland, Poland, the Czech Republic and Denmark issued a joint statement calling for new sanctions against the Russian Federation for its war against Ukraine. Source: EU countries They list all the arguments that […]
Continue ReadingRussian invaders killed 133 Ukrainian athletes
Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister said on August 23, 2022, on Facebook that Russian invaders have killed 133 Ukrainian athletes and coaches since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. Source: Ukrainian Youth and Sports Minister Vadym Gutzeit “No more flags will be raised and anthems played in honor of their sporting victories. Russia invaded Ukraine and […]
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