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March 12, 11:29 AM • 47040 viewsMarch 12, 02:36 PM • 10619 viewsUS President Joe Biden announced the exchange of 24 prisoners between the US and Russia, including Americans and Russians. The exchange took place with the participation of Germany, Poland, Slovenia, Norway, and Turkey.
The US Democratic Party is starting the process of nominating Vice President Kamala Harris as a candidate for the 2024 presidential election. Harris changed the dynamics of the race by raising more than $200 million and attracting new supporters.
The largest prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia since the Cold War took place at a Turkish airport. Among those released are journalists, politicians, and other citizens, a total of 24 people from both sides.
Czech police have detained a minor for preparing a terrorist attack at the Bratislava Pride parade. The suspect was a member of an international online group that planned attacks via Telegram.
US Secretary of State Blinken asked Qatar to convey a message to Iran and Hezbollah, urging them not to escalate the situation after the assassination of Hamas leaders. Qatar agreed to mediate in this matter.
WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich and former U. S. Marine Paul Whelan have been released from a Russian prison as part of a prisoner exchange. Both Americans, accused of espionage, are leaving Russian territory.
The Ukrainian president warned that without the support of its partners, Ukraine would not be able to hold the front line. Zelenskyy warned that in this case, Putin could seize part of the territory and move on to other European countries.
People's Deputy Dmytro Solomchuk predicts further growth in food prices due to poor harvests in the world. Ukrainian exports have grown by 5-7% in recent months, but this does not compensate for global crop losses.
European and American diplomats are holding urgent talks in the Middle East after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Ghani. The goal is to prevent further escalation and a new full-scale war in the region.
The President of Ukraine called on China to put pressure on Russia to end the war, rather than to be a mediator. Zelenskyy emphasized that stronger states should put more pressure on the aggressor.
The United States supports Ukraine's decision to complete additional nuclear power units and will help with technology. The government has approved the project to complete the construction of Khmelnytskyi NPP units 3 and 4, and the draft law is being considered by the Verkhovna Rada.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced the elimination of Mohammed Deif, commander of Hamas's military wing in Gaza. The strike was carried out on July 13, 2024, in the Khan Younis area, and other militants were also killed.
On August 1, a register for foreign-funded NGOs and media outlets was launched in Georgia. Organizations with more than 20% foreign funding must register by September 1, otherwise they will be fined.
The Minister of Finance of Ukraine has signed an agreement on a $3. 9 billion grant from the United States. The funds will be used to pay salaries to teachers, employees of the State Emergency Service, government agencies, and social benefits.
Members of the UN Security Council condemned the assassination of Ismail Khania in Iran and called for diplomatic efforts. Iran blamed the United States and Israel, threatening to retaliate, and Palestine called for an end to the escalation in the Middle East.
Fox News reports on the firing of Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Hershkowitz. According to the publication, Hershkovich will return to the United States tomorrow.
US diplomat Brian Nichols said that Nicolas Maduro should concede defeat in the Venezuelan elections. Maduro declared victory, which led to demonstrations in the country.
Donald Trump claimed that Kamala Harris had recently started posing as a black woman to gain favor with African Americans. He also claimed that illegal immigrants were taking jobs away from black Americans.
Khalik Sheikh Mohammed and two accomplices entered into a plea agreement to organize the September 11 attacks. They agreed to life in prison instead of the death penalty.
The President of Ukraine called the upcoming US elections a challenge for Kyiv. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of dialogue with the candidates' teams and discussing possible future cooperation.
Valeriy Zaluzhnyi met with Jane Hartley to discuss new rules and methods of warfare. The Ambassador thanked the U.S. for its support of Ukraine and emphasized the common values of freedom of both nations.
President Zelenskyy said that the world wants to see Russia at the second Peace Summit. Ukraine cannot be against this, as it can help achieve significant results in resolving the conflict.
President Zelenskyy announced the preparation of new international arrangements and security agreements in August. Ukraine will also receive Nassams air defense missiles as part of a new support package from the US.
Several Russians have disappeared from the US prison database. This happened simultaneously with the transfer of political prisoners in Russia, which may indicate the preparation of a large-scale prisoner exchange between the two countries.
Slovenian channel N1 reports on the preparation of a large-scale prisoner exchange between Russia, Belarus, the United States, and Germany. Among the possible participants in the exchange are convicted spies, a murderer, and Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Hershkovich.
Exports of goods from Turkey to Russia fell by 28. 3% in the first half of 2024 due to the threat of US sanctions. Turkish banks are closing accounts of Russian companies and reducing imports of Russian energy.
The Georgian Post has temporarily stopped sending parcels weighing up to 2 kg to the United States from May 1, 2024. The reasons and duration of the restriction were not disclosed, but parcels over 2 kg can be sent without any problems.
The Japanese company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will become the main manufacturer of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles. This will help ensure the uninterrupted transfer of missiles to Ukraine from the US Air Force.
G7 ministers expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela and concern over the election results. They called for the publication of detailed results and a peaceful resolution of the situation amid the protests.
Bloomberg reports that Ukraine has received the first small batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies. The exact number of planes and the readiness of Ukrainian pilots to use them are not yet known.
