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Baltic states call on the West to increase support for Ukraine
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• 12389 viewsBaltic 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.
Umerov announces the launch of cooperation within the Northern Group-Ukraine: what is known about the new alliance
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced the creation of the Northern Group-Ukraine format involving 12 countries. The first meeting was held in Denmark, where they discussed plans for 2025 and the equipment of combat brigades.
Kravchenko presents Zelensky's Victory Plan to Italian colleagues
Ruslan Kravchenko, Head of the Kyiv RMA, met with representatives of Tuscany to discuss the security situation and the Victory Plan. The parties agreed to expand the network of twin communities and help restore infrastructure.
UK allocates Ukraine more than 9.5 million dollars for drones
The UK has allocated 9. 5m dollars for new attack and reconnaissance drones for Ukraine. Additionally, the coalition will receive 16m pounds from Germany, Canada and Luxembourg.
“We are Europe” rally continues near the Parliament of Georgia, Rustaveli Avenue is blocked
The “We are Europe” rally is held in Tbilisi. The ruling party refused to meet with MEPs who came to discuss election violations.
PrivatBank case: the court collects UAH 5 million bail from the former deputy chairman of the bank's board
The HACCU has recovered UAH 5 million bail from Lyudmyla Shmalchenko for failure to appear in court and increased the bail to UAH 51 million. The case concerns the embezzlement of UAH 8.2 billion on the eve of the nationalization of Privatbank.
Ukraine to receive Frankenburg Technologies air defense missiles for testing
Frankenburg Technologies will provide Ukraine with samples of the new air defense missile for testing. If successful, the missiles, capable of destroying targets at an altitude of up to 2 km, may be manufactured in Ukraine.
Economic cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors: Kipers shares details of meeting with Latvian Ambassador to Ukraine
Oleh Kiper, Chairman of Odesa RSA, met with Latvian Ambassador Ilgvars Kļava to discuss cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors. The parties discussed the possibilities of new partnerships between the regions of the two countries.
Woman killed for her real estate: members of organized criminal group detained
Four Ukrainians, on the orders of two Russians, kidnapped and murdered a Latvian resident because she refused to give up her rights to her estate. The organizers were sentenced to 20 years in prison, and the cases of the perpetrators were brought to court.
Ukraine is preparing the final document for the second Peace Summit: what is known about its content
Zelenskyy announced the preparation of a document on all aspects of Russian aggression by November. More than 50 countries and international organizations have already participated in conferences on the Peace Formula.
Prefers temptations in Kazan to the content of the UN Charter: Zelensky on Guterres' visit to BRICS summit
President Zelenskyy criticizes the UN Secretary General's visit to Kazan for the BRICS summit. The Crimean Platform in Latvia brings together 70 delegations to discuss the Victory Plan and the Peace Formula.
Zelensky on the Crimean Platform: We worked hard on the points of the Peace Formula
The Crimean Platform meeting in Latvia was attended by over 70 delegations. The participants discussed the Victory Plan and the points of the Peace Formula, in particular, the territorial integrity.
Zelensky: when and if the Victory Plan is fully implemented, we will see Russia at the Peace Summit
The President of Ukraine is confident that after the Victory Plan is implemented, Russia will attend the Peace Summit.
President: Victory Plan contains everything necessary to deprive Russia of alternatives other than a just peace
The President of Ukraine presented a Victory Plan containing 5 key points at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy said that if the plan is implemented, Russia will take part in the Peace Summit.
Zelensky at the Crimean Platform Summit: “Putin failed to make international crime part of the norm for nations”
The President of Ukraine spoke at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's support demonstrates the failure of Russia's attempts to legitimize the occupation of Crimea and other international crimes.
Latvia bans 17 websites spreading Russian propaganda
The National Council of Electronic Media of Latvia has closed access to 17 online resources that spread Russian propaganda. Among the blocked sites are topcor.ru and russkie.org, which publish distorted information about world events and the war in Ukraine.
Winter is coming: when winter tires need to be fitted in Europe
Most European countries have requirements for the use of winter tires and fines for non-compliance. The rules for Moldova, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, the Baltic States, Germany, the Czech Republic and France are considered.
Stefanchuk went on a tour of the Baltic States with a plan to win
Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk presented the Victory Plan in the Lithuanian Parliament. He will also visit Estonia and Latvia to attract additional assistance to Ukraine in countering Russian aggression.
Zelenskyy: Baltic countries want Ukrainian military to protect their borders
Zelenskyy said that Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia support the idea of replacing part of the US contingent in the EU with Ukrainian troops. The Baltic states want Ukrainian soldiers to defend their borders from Russia.
Russians attack an ambulance in Kherson region
Occupants dropped explosives from a UAV on an ambulance in Stanislav. Medical workers were not injured, but the vehicle was damaged. Russians shelled 12 localities in the region over the last day.
Ukraine and Latvia agree on plans for the development of the Drone Coalition
The Defense Ministers of Ukraine and Latvia discussed the development of the Drone Coalition and the purchase of long-range UAVs. Latvia plans to allocate 0.25% of GDP (120 million euros) to help Ukraine and will host a summit of the coalition early next year.
Partners to approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of capability coalitions for several years - Ministry of Defense
In December, the partners will approve plans to assist Ukraine within the framework of the capability coalitions for the coming years. This will help to better understand the needs of the Defense Forces and ensure the implementation of the Victory Plan.
President of the European Commission expresses support for Ukraine's Victory Plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for Ukraine's Victory Plan within the competence of the EC. The plan has been endorsed by 18 EU members and several NATO defense ministers.
Ukraine's victory plan welcomed by defense ministers of several NATO countries
The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, the United Kingdom, Estonia, and Sweden supported Ukraine's Victory Plan. They called for increased support for Kyiv and acceleration of Ukraine's movement toward NATO membership.
Delegations from 8 countries arrived in Odesa region: Keeper tells details of the meeting
The foreign ministers of Ukraine and 8 Nordic-Baltic Eight countries pay an official visit to Odesa region. They discussed strengthening support for Ukraine, defense of ports and energy infrastructure.
Eight European foreign ministers arrived in Odesa to discuss energy and defense of Ukraine
Foreign ministers from the Nordic and Baltic countries arrived in Odesa for a visit. They discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and energy sustainability, as well as the “victory plan” and “peace formula.
Signatures are being collected in Latvia to ban the “X” platform (formerly Twitter)
Latvia has started collecting signatures to restrict or ban the activities of the X platform. The initiator calls for an assessment of the platform's relevance to Latvia's interests and for it to become an example for the EU in the fight against disinformation.
Latvia allows foreign volunteers to serve in the army
The Latvian Saeima has passed amendments allowing citizens of other countries to serve in the Latvian army during mobilization. This applies to citizens of the EU, NATO, and Ukraine, provided they have legal residence and knowledge of the language.
Poland plans to start building fortifications on the borders with Russia and Belarus this year
Poland intends to start building defense fortifications on its borders with Russia and Belarus. The Eastern Shield project envisages the creation of surveillance and drone defense systems by 2028.
It is the 17th country: Luxembourg joins the Drone Coalition
Luxembourg has joined the Drone Coalition initiative, established in February 2024. It is expected that the accumulated 50 million euros will be used to purchase another 20-30 thousand drones for Ukraine.