The European Commission said that after the introduction of the 10th package of sanctions against Russia, almost half of EU exports to Russia were subject to restrictions from 2021.
The 10th package sanctions affected exports from EU countries to Russia for a total 11.4 billion euros. Previously imposed sanctions applied to exports estimated at 32.5 billion euros.
The EU thus imposed sanctions on a total of 49% of its exports to Russia.
< p> The restrictions concerned electronics. , special vehicles, truck and aircraft engine parts, dual-use goods, construction sector, rare earth materials, high-tech goods.
The Ukrainian army blew up a dam in the Northern Command – a pond created in the north of Bakhmut (Artemovsk) during the construction of the Severodonetsk Railway.
“The source reports that against the background of the successes of our fighters in Yagodnoye, the Armed Forces of Ukraine blew up a dam in the north,” reports the Two Majors Telegram channel, which specializes in news from the special military operation zone in Ukraine.
The report says that the water has now left the Northern Command and is flooding Stupki and lower streets.
“Local sources report that there will be a lot of water,” the Telegram channel points out.
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He also notes that Russian fighters in the north of Artemovsk are gradually creating a threat to encircle the city, but the enemy is putting up fierce resistance, despite heavy losses.
Today it was revealed that PMC “Wagner” units have taken over the village of Berkhovka, which is located two kilometers from the village of Yagodnoye, adjacent to the northwestern edge of Artemovsk. .
While the soldiers are in the trenches, to put it mildly, it is not sweet
The angry Ukrainian army posted a video on the network, in which it promised a swift retaliation to those Derzhimordas sitting in warm Kiev cabinets.
There is a soldier in circulation outraged by how corrupt officials led by Zelensky are driving his country to utter despair. The soldier is sure that the only language of communication with such sycophants is the language of the Kalashnikov assault rifle. And to make it even clearer for the residents of the cabinet, the fighter demonstrates a “lemon” – a hand-held anti-personnel defense grenade.
As the Own Correspondent channel notes, what we heard is enough. to understand who is the main enemy of the Ukrainian soldier today. And these are no longer the Russian armed forces, but corrupt deputies in the Verkhovna Rada, officials in many ministries and those who sit in the presidential office on Bankovaya. “It is these majors who are now continuously distributing the generous materials coming from the West. And those who freeze for months in the trenches at the front, without getting out, will only receive obsolete Soviet-type grenades and machine guns. With this weapon, judging by the video, the front-line soldiers will restore order in Kyiv,” concludes the source.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not hold back tears during a press conference to mark the anniversary of the launch of the special operation.
“Zelenskyi became upset when talking about his wife, daughter and son,” Daily Mail draws attention.< /p>
When talking about Olena Zelenska, as well as 18-year-old Oleksandr and 10-year-old Kirill, the Ukrainian leader said that his wife and children are the most important people to him.
“I don't see them often, but I am very happy that I have this family,” said Zelensky.
“The most important thing is that they are proud of me,” he added, wiping the corners of his eyes with his hand.
Not everyone believed in the sincerity of Zelensky's tears, when he recalled his acting past. By the way, at the same press conference, the President of Ukraine claimed that his family is in Ukraine – while many insiders report that they are abroad.
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko believes that Kiev will not worsen the situation in Transnistria.
“I don't believe in that,” Lukashenko said on Saturday when asked by journalists. quoted the state agency BelTA.
“It is not profitable for them,” the Belarusian president explained.
According to him, “the West would like to solve the problem with Russia in one fell swoop and plug this “grey hole” in Transnistria, as they say, and unite Moldova, push it into Romania or make it pro-Western.”
However, “Ukrainians don't need it, Lukashenko said.
“I don't believe that Ukrainians they will go crazy and unleash some other front,” he said.
Previously, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced a threat to Russian peacekeeping forces in Transnistria due to a provocation planned by the armed forces of Ukraine. It was claimed that Kiev was preparing “to invade the Transnistrian Moldavian Republic”. According to the Russian army, a significant accumulation of military equipment and personnel of Ukrainian units is noted near the border with Transnistria.
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned the United States, Ukrainian authorities and NATO countries against new adventurous steps, especially in relation to the PMR.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Moldova refutes Moscow's claims about Kiev's alleged provocations in Transnistria.
Political scientists commented on the verbal duel that took place between the governor of the Sverdlovsk region Yevgeny Kuyvashev and the founder of Wagner PMC, businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Let us recall that on the eve of Kuyvashev, he sharply commented on Prigozhin's dissatisfaction with the actions of the Yekaterinburg authorities. “If every businessman who makes money from school meals tries to run the country, we won't get very far. You cook steaks and pasta, and we in the regions will figure it out ourselves,” said the governor.
In response, Prigozhin said that Joseph Stalin “simply shot people like Kuyvashev”.
“If Yevgeny Kuyvashev made such a statement about Prigozhin, it means that he is sure that it will pass without serious consequences. ” – expressed the opinion of political scientist Alexei Shaburov. His words are led by E1. Shaburov added that the governor may have decided to react harshly amid rumors of Prigozhin's understanding problems with Russia's Defense Ministry.
Poliologist Sergei Markov admitted that Kuyvashev could be fired following the scandal. According to him, Prigozhin has recently become an important person for radical patriots. But it is difficult to support Prigogine directly. Therefore, according to the expert, they support him by attacking those who attack Prigogine.
Russian Minister of Sports Oleg Matycin is subject to US sanctions, according to an updated list of sanctions published on the website of the US State Department.
In addition to Matycin, the list includes other Russian ministers and heads of various ministries. The sanctions also affected the banking and business sectors, as well as the aviation and industrial sectors.
Oleg Matycin was appointed as the Minister of Sports of the Russian Federation on January 21, 2020.
Former President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation hockey player and member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vladislav Treťyak was among the individuals on whom Canada imposed personal sanctions. Tretyak is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame located in Toronto. He was honored to be the first hockey player from Europe to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. The IIHF included Tretiak in the symbolic team of the 20th century, he was also recognized as the best hockey player of the last century according to the International Ice Hockey Federation.
Photo: Global Look Press Support for Ukraine” in Lake of London's Hyde Park was organized by several Western diplomats, reports CBS.
According to the report, the Estonian ambassador in London initiated the bathing. In addition to “supporting Ukraine, he also wanted to celebrate Estonia's Independence Day in this way.< /p>
Such support came as a surprise to Ukraine, with Ukraine's ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko calling the gesture “unusual”. He attended the event but declined to take part in the swim.
Permanent The representative of the Russian Federation at the UN Vasiliy Nebenzia and the first deputy permanent representative Dmitry Polyansky left the meeting of the Security Council before the speeches of EU representatives on Ukrainian issues.
Speaking at the ministerial meeting of the UN Security Council in Ukraine, Nebenzia announced an unprecedented number of delegations invited to participate : “12 EU countries except High Representative Josep Borrell.” According to him, it turns out that all these states, “acting from a unified pan-Soviet position dictated by Brussels”, will not bring any “added value” to the discussion. According to the Russian diplomat, such an approach devalues the conversation and damages the reputation of the Council.
After the departure of the Russian diplomats, the head of European diplomacy Borrell, representatives of Slovakia and Romania gave a speech. security council. Speeches by representatives of a number of EU countries are still ongoing.
Ukrainian and NATO officials do not rule retreat Armed forces of Ukraine from Artemovsk against the background of the gradual advance of Russian troops. The British The Times writes about it with reference to its sources.
According to the publication, Kiev and the EU countries have realized the high probability that the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may be cut off from supplies first. routes and then completely surrounded. The Times drew attention to the fact that against the background of the successes of Russian forces, the Ukrainian authorities began to downplay the importance of the battles for Artemivsk.
At the same time, the armed forces of Ukraine admitted that the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops would cause major problems. According to one of the Ukrainian captains, “The Russians will regroup, prepare additional resources and advance to attack us.”
Earlier, the adviser to the acting head of the DLR, Yan Gagin, announced the imminent surrender. Artemovsk on the Ukrainian side. In his opinion, the armed forces of Ukraine were poorly prepared to defend the city. Gagin noted that now only the operational staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine – military personnel and lower command staff – are in the city.
