Boris Bodnar

Boris Bodnar

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The European Union has officially added Russia to its blacklist for money laundering and terrorist financing.
Politics
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The European Union has officially added Russia to its blacklist for money laundering and terrorist financing.

The EU's decision to include Russia in the list of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing has come into force and should complicate financial flows related to the war against Ukraine.

Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon to increase production of THAAD interceptors more than fourfold
Economy
Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon to increase production of THAAD interceptors more than fourfold

The American defence corporation has signed a framework agreement with the US government, which provides for a sharp increase in the production of anti-missiles for the THAAD system and large-scale investments in production capacity and jobs.

Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack power lines at Rivne Nuclear Power Plant
War
Russian agent sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to attack power lines at Rivne Nuclear Power Plant

The court convicted a former nuclear power plant employee recruited by Russian special services who attempted to install a GPS tracker for drone strikes on Ukraine`s energy infrastructure.

China helps Russia ramp up production of hypersonic missiles despite sanctions
War
China helps Russia ramp up production of hypersonic missiles despite sanctions

Beijing supplies Moscow with equipment and components without which Russia would be unable to scale up production of high-precision weapons capable of striking targets in Europe in a matter of minutes.

In Germany, Deutsche Bank raided on suspicion of money laundering
Economy
In Germany, Deutsche Bank raided on suspicion of money laundering

The Frankfurt Public Prosecutor's Office and the Federal Criminal Police Office are conducting investigations at the offices of Germany's largest bank. According to media reports, the case may relate to business dealings involving Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

The number of police patrols in Kyiv has increased by 30 per cent
Society
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The number of police patrols in Kyiv has increased by 30 per cent

More than 1,200 police officers patrol the capital every day, working at shelling sites, guarding critical infrastructure and maintaining order during power cuts.

The death toll from the Russian strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region has risen to five
War
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The death toll from the Russian strike on a passenger train in the Kharkiv region has risen to five

Russian drones attacked the Barvinkove-Kharkiv-Chop train. Fragments of the bodies of five victims were found at the scene. The identification of the victims and the investigation of the war crime are ongoing.

Elections in Hungary: Tisza leader calls on opposition to withdraw candidates to defeat Orbán
Politics
Elections in Hungary: Tisza leader calls on opposition to withdraw candidates to defeat Orbán

Peter Magyar urges opposition parties not to split their votes in the April parliamentary elections, promising them participation in reforms after the change of power.

Russian Federation attack on western Ukraine: petroleum products burning in Brody
War
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Russian Federation attack on western Ukraine: petroleum products burning in Brody

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with hundreds of drones during the night and early morning, striking energy and civilian infrastructure. In the Lviv region, petroleum products caught fire after being hit.

Syrsky: About 400 combat engagements took place in the Pokrovsk and Ocheretinsky directions over the week
War
Syrsky: About 400 combat engagements took place in the Pokrovsk and Ocheretinsky directions over the week

The operational situation in the east remains difficult. Russian troops are increasing pressure, bringing in reserves and attempting to break through the Ukrainian Armed Forces defences, actively employing small infantry group tactics.

Reconstruction of the port of Chornomorsk: contractor suspected of embezzling UAH 43.4 million in advance payments
Crime
Reconstruction of the port of Chornomorsk: contractor suspected of embezzling UAH 43.4 million in advance payments

Law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme to embezzle budget funds during the reconstruction of the hydraulic engineering part of the berth at the port of Chornomorsk. The head of the contracting company was notified of suspicion of embezzling tens of millions of hryvnias.

Zelensky stated that Belarus has become a tool for Russia to blackmail Europe
Politics
Zelensky stated that Belarus has become a tool for Russia to blackmail Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that Belarus is currently being used by Russia as a military springboard and a means of exerting pressure on Europe, and that the West's procrastination in 2020 has led to dangerous consequences for the entire region.

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