Anastasia Ryabokon
Spain is developing a war risk protection plan for the first time
The Spanish Government is preparing a national civil protection plan to counter military threats. The plan will be part of a new five-year National Civil Protection Strategy.
Baltic states call on the West to increase support for Ukraine
The prime ministers of Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia called on Western partners to increase assistance to Ukraine. The countries agreed that Europe's security depends on Ukraine's victory and its Euro-Atlantic integration.
Guerrillas record russia sending untrained mobilized soldiers to fight and deploying barrier troops
Guerrillas in Crimea recorded the sending of untrained mobilized people and old equipment to Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions. They are being followed by barrier troops to prevent retreat.
Head of the Mejlis: fsb kidnapped journalist Ediya Muslimova in occupied Crimea
Crimean Tatar journalist Ediya Muslimova, editor-in-chief of the children's magazine 'Armancık', was detained by fsb officers in the temporarily occupied Crimea. She was taken to an unknown destination and is currently being held in an fsb building.
New Argo Aurora all-terrain amphibious vehicle to enter service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has codified and authorized the Argo Aurora all-terrain amphibious vehicle for use in the army. The four-axle vehicle is capable of overcoming water obstacles and carrying up to 500 kg of cargo in extreme conditions.
MP Serhiy Batryn is sentenced to life for exploding grenades at a meeting of the Transcarpathian village council
A deputy of the Keretsky village council is sentenced to life in prison for a grenade attack at a meeting. More than 20 people were injured in the explosion, and two deputies were killed.
Scholz on russia's new missile strike on Dnipro: “a dangerous escalation”, but not enough to provide Ukraine with Tauruses
The German Chancellor condemned the use of a russian missile against Ukraine and the participation of North Korean soldiers in the war. Scholz reaffirmed his support for Ukraine, but refused to provide Taurus because of the risk of a direct confrontation between NATO and russia.
Sanctions force russia's largest diamond producer to cut production and lay off people - CPJ
russia's largest diamond mining company, alrosa, is closing mines and laying off staff due to the market crisis. The G7 and EU sanctions on russian diamonds have led to the loss of major markets.
Due to a two-hour failure in the PayPal system, thousands of people around the world were unable to access their accounts
PayPay reported that there were transactions for withdrawals, express ordering, cryptocurrency services, and Venmo.
Georgian volunteer killed by homemade drone explosion in Kherson region
A 24-year-old Georgian fighter Levan Lokhishvili has been killed in an explosion of an enemy drone in Kherson Region. Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 74 Georgian volunteers have been killed.
UN Committee supports updated resolution on human rights violations in the occupied regions of Ukraine and torture of prisoners of war
The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has approved a resolution on human rights violations in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The document was supported by 78 countries, condemning the occupation and containing new provisions on prisoners of war.
Evacuation from Donetsk region: 2900 people refuse to leave Kurakhivska community despite significant destruction
There are still 2,900 residents in the Kurakhivka community, including 800 in the town, despite the critical situation. In 106 frontline settlements of Donetsk region, all communications are missing.
Iran proposes to limit enriched uranium stockpiles, says IAEA
Iran proposed to the IAEA to limit its enriched uranium stockpile to 60% at 185 kg. The proposal was put forward in exchange for the postponement of the resolution against Tehran by Western powers at a meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors.
Ukrainians received 22 thousand vouchers for training: what professions do they choose most often
The government has allocated UAH 260 million for educational vouchers for Ukrainians in 2023. The most popular areas were nursing, psychology and preschool education, and the maximum amount of the voucher is 30 280 UAH.
France has limited stockpile of Scalp missiles to give to Ukraine - Le Monde
Paris is negotiating with London for further supplies, as the UK has a larger arsenal of Scalp/Storm Shadow missiles.
The fsb detained a German citizen who is accused of sabotage at energy facilities while entering kaliningrad
German citizen Nikolai Gaiduk was detained in the kaliningrad region on suspicion of sabotage at energy facilities. It is stated that 0.5 kg of liquid explosives were found in his car.
Bitcoin sets a new all-time high, approaching $94 thousand
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high of $93. 8 thousand on the Binance exchange. In a short time, the cryptocurrency has risen from 68 thousand dollars. Speculation is rife on the market about a possible rise in the currency's price to $100,000.
“Europe must take greater responsibility for its security” - Polish foreign minister
The largest EU member states have expressed their readiness to increase military and financial assistance to Ukraine in case the support from the USA is reduced, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski has said after a meeting with his European counterparts. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said this after a meeting with his European counterparts.
Mobile operators will pay UAH 2.8 billion as a result of the radio frequency auction: licenses distributed for 15 years
The National Commission for the State Regulation of Communications held an auction to sell radio frequency spectrum licenses to Vodafone, Kyivstar and Lifecell. The operators will install 1,500 new base stations and ensure rapid restoration of communications in the de-occupied territories.
Flood relief continues in Spain, there is a risk of contaminated drinking water
Cleaning of the sewage system in Valencia, Spain, continues after severe flooding. Utilities have cleared 60% of the system in Payport, but drainage problems persist.
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef are dying at a record rate - researchers
Australian scientists have recorded the highest coral mortality in 39 years of observations, with up to 72% of corals dead on 12 reefs. At one northern site, about a third of hard corals died due to rising water temperatures.
Tereshchenko Palace in Zhytomyr region finally returned to the state and transferred to the Ministry of Education
The Prosecutor's Office secured the return of an architectural monument to the state - Tereshchenko's house-estate in Chervone. The complex of buildings worth UAH 148 million was transferred to the balance sheet of the Korostyshiv Professional Agricultural Lyceum.
Ukraine has already launched first strikes on russia with US-made missiles - NYT sources
The Ukrainian military launched the first strikes on a military facility in the bryansk region with ATACMS missiles. The attack took place two days after Biden authorized the use of American weapons against russia.
Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik appeared in court with a shaved letter “Z” on his temple
Norwegian terrorist Anders Breivik has filed a second petition for parole. He came to the court hearing with a shaved letter “Z” on his temple, expressing support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine for the second time.
Ukraine presented an ambitious climate plan at COP29: what was promised to the world
At the UN Climate Conference COP29, Ukraine pledged to reduce emissions by 65% by 2030. The plan envisages investments of $78 billion and an increase in the share of renewable energy to 27%.
Culprit of fatal road accident in Khmelnytskyi was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, he was served a notice of suspicion
In Khmelnytsky, the driver of a BMW X6 under the influence of alcohol and drugs drove into a bus stop, killing three women. The 27-year-old driver was served a notice of suspicion under Part 4 of Article 286-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.
British Prime Minister says he won't talk to putin and promises to support Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he had no plans to talk to putin, unlike Scholz. He emphasized the need to double support for Ukraine on the eve of the 1000th day of the war.
Hungary criticizes biden administration's approval of long-range missile strikes on russia
Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto criticized Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike russia with American missiles. He believes that this could lead to a global escalation of the conflict.
Charles Dumont, the author of Edith Piaf's most famous song “Non, je ne regrette rien”, passed away
French composer Charles Dumont has died in Paris at the age of 95. He composed more than 40 songs for Edith Piaf and collaborated with Barbra Streisand and Dalida.
A homeless foreigner who killed a janitor in Kyiv's Pechersk will be tried
A 57-year-old foreigner who lived on the stairs of a building in Pechersk fatally stabbed a 40-year-old janitor. The attacker, who had previously been convicted, was arrested the next day.