Politics
Russia wants to send 100,000 people to Armenia to vote against Pashinyan — media reports
Russia has stepped up its efforts to influence the elections in Armenia and undermine the position of the incumbent Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan. In particular, Russia intends to send around 100,000 Armenians to vote against Pashinyan.
Romania closes Russian consulate following drone strike on Galați
Romania is to close the Russian Consulate General in Constanța and expel the Russian consul following a drone strike on a residential building in Galați. President Nicușor Dan has stated that Russia bears full responsibility for the incident.
Zelenskyy launches a competition for the National Securities and Stock Market Commission: who has been appointed to the commission
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has established a selection committee to shortlist candidates for membership of the National Securities and Stock Market Commission. This is the first such selection process since the new rules governing the appointment of NSSMC members came into force.
Lech Wałęsa took down the Ukrainian flag in response to Zelenskyy’s decision regarding the UPA
Former Polish President Lech Wałęsa has stated that he removed the Ukrainian flag from his chest following Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s decision to award the Special Operations Forces unit the honorary title ‘of the Heroes of the UPA’. Wałęsa emphasised that he would continue to support the Ukrainian people in their struggle against Russia, but refused to support the President of Ukraine.
Romania and France summoned the Russian ambassadors following the drone strike on Galați
Romania summoned the Russian ambassador after a Russian Geran-2 drone struck a high-rise building in Galați. France has also stated that it will seek an explanation from the Russian ambassador regarding the incident on NATO territory.
Billions from the EU and new taxes: what lies hidden in the ratified package
The Verkhovna Rada has ratified a package of documents granting Ukraine access to EU macro-financial assistance. However, along with the funds, Ukraine is agreeing to certain conditions, some of which may affect international parcels, digital platforms, customs, the military levy and business regulations.
Ukrainian pilots are already undergoing training on the Gripen
Ukrainian military personnel are already being trained to operate Swedish Gripen fighter jets. Sweden has stated that the training of pilots and technical staff is ongoing and will be expanded in the autumn.
Latvia is installing 'dragon's teeth' and anti-tank trenches along its border with Russia
The Latvian National Armed Forces have begun installing "dragon's teeth" and anti-tank trenches along the entire border with Russia.
Sweden has donated 16 Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine and will sell a further 20 fighter jets
Stockholm will transfer 16 Gripen C/D fighter jets to Ukraine free of charge. The Swedish Government has also approved the purchase of up to 20 Gripen E/F fighter jets for Ukraine under the EU’s Ukraine Support Loan mechanism.
Zelenskyy has arrived in Sweden for talks on the Gripen and a new aid package
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Sweden on a working visit. During the talks, the parties will discuss a new defence package for Ukraine and the decision regarding the Gripen fighter jets.
Putin’s motorcade in Astana was accompanied by armoured vehicles, a helicopter and what is believed to be an electronic warfare vehicle
As Vladimir Putin travelled through the streets of Astana, his motorcade was accompanied by armoured vehicles, a military helicopter and a vehicle fitted with a roof-mounted structure that may have been an electronic warfare system.
Parliament has rejected the decriminalisation of Article 301 of the Criminal Code: what they wanted to change
The Verkhovna Rada did not support Bill No. 12191 to amend Article 301 of the Criminal Code regarding pornographic content. According to Danylo Getmantsev, the bill received 207 votes, but there are plans to bring it before the chamber again at the next session.
