With 165 member States (at the time of writing), the Ottawa Convention is arguably the most widely recognized international treaty on conventional weapons. It was long regarded as a triumph of civil society, with progress reported on an annual…
Category: 1. Ukraine
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Ukrenergo supervisory board decides on company’s new board, whose term starts on Aug 1
The supervisory board of Ukrenergo has decided on the company’s board, forming it from five people instead of four, several sources familiar with the situation told the Energy Reform online portal.
According to them, the board members are Oleksiy Brekht, Oleh Skrypnyk, Ivan Yuryk…
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Ukraine’s prime minister resigns in what may be start of major reshuffle
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s prime minister announced his resignation Tuesday in the first formal step of what is expected to be a significant reshuffle of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s…
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President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker sends a message of support to Ukraine
An exclusive interview of the President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker to the Interfax-Ukraine news agency
Text: Valerie Proshchenko
- Could you please tell us about the purpose of your visit to Ukraine?…
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Ukraine restores over 50% of damaged generation, gas injection rates into UGS 1.5 times higher than last year’s – Energy Ministry
In Ukraine, over 50% of the generation damaged by Russian attacks has already been restored thanks to the work of energy professionals and coordination by the government, as well as the help of international partners, Deputy Minister…
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Switzerland seeks to integrate as many Ukrainians as possible into labor market – National Council President
Switzerland, which has already sheltered almost 70,000 citizens of Ukraine, seeks to integrate as many Ukrainians as possible into its labor market, President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker has said.
“…that’s…
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Military expert outlines scenarios for further US arms supplies to Ukraine
Statements made by US Special Representative Keith Kellogg during his visit to Ukraine, as well as Donald Trump’s rhetoric about the possible transfer of Patriot systems, may indicate a change in approach to military aid to Kyiv.
This was stated by Oleh Katkov,…
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Switzerland ready to become platform for dialogue between Ukraine and Russia on peace – Swiss National Council President
Photo: pexels/ Nanda Gopal Lakshman
Switzerland is ready to become a platform for dialogue between Ukraine and Russia on peace and will provide all necessary assistance if necessary, President of the National…
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Discussions on possibility of transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine continue – Swiss National Council President
President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker emphasized the continuation of discussions between the Swiss side and other countries on the possibility of transferring frozen Russian assets to Ukraine.
“You’d probably…
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Consideration of weapons re-export to Ukraine may take 2-3 years – Swiss National Council President
President of the National Council of Switzerland Maja Riniker ruled out the possibility of transferring Swiss weapons to Ukraine in the coming months, since consideration of such decisions in Switzerland “could take…
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