Category: 6. Opinion

The Energy Community says that the certification of “Ukrenergo,” Ukraine’s state-owned power company, as an independent operator, will not hinder electricity imports from the EU this winter. Earlier, in its letter, the Secretariat of the Community reportedly warned Ukraine about the risk… Continue Reading

NATO leadership recognizes Ukraine’s right to conduct strikes on targets within the Russian territory. However, permission to use Western-supplied weapons for such assaults remains with the countries providing these arms, NATO’s senior representative in Ukraine, Patrick Turner, told… Continue Reading

India, the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian coal, significantly cut its solid fuel imports from Russia. Coal exports play a crucial role in Russia’s economy, serving as a significant source of revenue and employment. As one of the world’s largest coal exporters, Russia relies… Continue Reading

Czech Republic to return its ambassador to Moscow amid Russia’s war in Ukraine – Euromaidan Press 0d2f507171

The situation on the Kharkiv front remains challenging, but the Ukrainian Defense Forces continue holding ground against Russian invaders, according to the “Kharkiv” operational-tactical group. On 10 May, Russia launched its offensive in Kharkiv Oblast, but the assault stalled in the… Continue Reading

Ukrainian authorities have arrested a 22-year-old soldier on suspicion of state treason for allegedly providing Russian forces with the locations of his own unit during the battle for Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Office of the Prosecutor General… Continue Reading

In an interview with Ukrinform on 15 October, NATO senior representative in Ukraine, Patrick Turner, has stated that the Alliance currently sees no serious risk of nuclear escalation by Russia, despite Moscow’s continued nuclear threats. The interview comes in the wake of recent statements by… Continue Reading

Russian forces made advances in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, the Ukrainian analytical group DeepState reported on 15 October. DeepState said Russian occupying forces also progressed near Nevske, Vodyane, Zolota Nyva, and Pryiutne. The city, which has been a Ukrainian stronghold since Russia’s… Continue Reading

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has reaffirmed the alliance’s unwavering support for Ukraine during his first visit to NATO’s Ukraine mission headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany, according to Reuters. The visit, which took place on 14 October, highlighted NATO’s commitment to… Continue Reading

Russian oil exports through the so-called shadow fleet have nearly doubled over the past year, reaching 4.1 million barrels per day, according to a Kyiv School of Economics report. A shadow fleet refers to tankers and other vessels operating outside Western insurance, certification, and… Continue Reading