Category: 6. Opinion
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Scholz, Biden, Macron, and Starmer to meet in Berlin on 12 Oct for crucial Ukraine talks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will host US President Joe Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Berlin on 12 October, Bloomberg reports, citing a senior German government official. This meeting precedes talks with the Ukraine Contact Group at Ramstein Air… Continue Reading
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Polish farmers resume Ukrainian border blockade at Medyka-Shehyni crossing until year-end
Polish farmers have announced plans to block truck traffic at the Medyka-Shehyni border crossing from 8 October to 31 December 2024, according to information released by the State Customs Service of Ukraine on 8 October. From fall 2023 to spring 2024, Polish truckers and later farmers blocked… Continue Reading
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Vilnius seizes Russian military camo materials cargo, reroutes to Ukraine
Lithuanian customs officials have intercepted multiple shipments of military supplies of camouflage gear en route from the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad to Moscow, redirecting the cargo to Ukraine instead, Business Insider reported. The interceptions took place between 27 September and 2… Continue Reading
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EU targets Russian hybrid threats with fresh sanctions framework
The European Union has established a new sanctions framework to counter Russian destabilizing activities abroad, as announced by the Council of the EU on 8 October 2024. This new regime will allow the EU to target individuals and entities engaged in actions and policies by the Russian… Continue Reading
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Lithuanian solar company powers Odessa institutions with new Ukrainian project
Lithuanian solar energy company UAB Okata has completed a solar energy project in Ukraine, installing solar power plants with a total capacity of over 506 kWp, Lithuanian company Solet, which specializes in solar panels, told Euromaidan Press. Assuming an average household uses about 10 kWh… Continue Reading
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Experts call for “war tax” on Russian LNG amid soaring military spending
With the Russo-Ukrainian War in its third year, the international community faces a critical challenge: how to effectively counter Russia’s ongoing aggression while supporting Ukraine’s defense efforts. Despite numerous sanctions and diplomatic initiatives, Russia continues to finance its… Continue Reading
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Ukrainian Armed Forces received 11,000 cans of inedible canned meat – investigation
Ukrainian Armed Forces received 11,000 cans of inedible canned meat – investigation – Euromaidan Press 3d64435f36
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UK grants Ukraine £3.5 billion for British-made weapons procurement
The United Kingdom has provided Ukraine with £3.5 billion (approximately $4.58 billion) in financing to purchase British-made weapons, according to a report from the UK Ministry of Defense on 6 October. The £3.5 billion in export finance was made available to Ukraine following the signing of… Continue Reading
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France to deliver upgraded Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in 2025
France plans to deliver the promised Mirage 2000 fighters to Ukraine in the first half of 2025, according to French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu, as reported by Sud Ouest. Currently, Ukraine relies on its small aging fleet of Soviet-era Mig-29 fighter jets and Su-24 bombers in the… Continue Reading
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Russia deploys 7 Kalibr missile carriers in the Black Sea, capable of launching up to 48 missiles
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported on 8 October a significant increase in Russian naval presence in the Black Sea. As of 6 AM on 8 October, Russia has deployed 16 ships in the Black Sea, including seven carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo capacity of up to… Continue Reading