The Russians shot an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war after his words “Glory to Ukraine”; In Bakhmut, Donetsk region, heavy and exhausting fighting continues. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The video of the execution of an unarmed Ukrainian soldier galvanized society
Ukrainian society was outraged by the video, in which the Russian military appears to shoot an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner of war after his words “Glory to Ukraine.”
This event caused a great resonance. President Volodymyr Zelensky also responded. He published only three phrases on social networks: “Glory to the hero! Glory to the heroes! Glory to Ukraine!”
The Security Service of Ukraine opened criminal proceedings regarding the video. The Prosecutor General noted that the laws even apply to war, while the Russian regime systematically ignores the norms of international law. Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmitry Lubinets sent a video of the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner by Russians to international partners and ombudsmen from around the world as confirmation of another war crime in Russia .
At the Headquarters, Zelensky raised the issue of defending Bakhmut
President Volodymyr Zelensky held a regular meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander, where the main issue was the situation in the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region. It is known that the military command spoke in favor of continuing the defensive operation and further strengthening the Ukrainian positions in Bakhmut.
The Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky visited the units defending Bakhmut and the approaches to the city. He noted that the battles for Bakhmut in the Donetsk region reached the highest level of tension.
The Pentagon has assessed the possible acquisition of Bakhmut by the Russians
If the Russian invaders succeed in capturing the city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, it does not mean that Russia has changed the course of the war. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said this. The head of the Pentagon believes that Bakhmut has more symbolic significance for Ukraine than operational.
The UN has updated data on victims of the war in Ukraine
Russia’s entire invasion of Ukraine killed 8,173 civilians in the country and injured 13,620 more. The cause of most recorded civilian deaths is the use of explosive weapons with wide areas of impact and explosive objects.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine developed an algorithm for working in Donbass and Crimea after their complete de-occupation
The department clarified that this algorithm means complex, difficult and routine work for many years. It will also affect preschool education, and the return of training programs to schools, and the work of administrations, and the work of the law enforcement unit, and work with collaborators.
Residents of the Dnepropetrovsk region were urged to hand over the weapons received at the beginning of the war
Civilians who received weapons to protect homes and families at the start of a full-scale Russian invasion must return them to authorities within ten days, said Serhiy Lysak, head of the region’s military administration. of Dnepropetrovsk. At the same time, he mentioned that the authorities have a list of the names of those who have not yet returned their weapons.
The Ministry of Economy analyzed the growth prospects of the Ukrainian economy
In 2023, the growth of the Ukrainian economy will not exceed 1%. This was said by the Deputy Minister of Economy Sergei Sobolev. According to him, the Ministry of Economy revised its macro forecast for the current year, which previously assumed GDP growth of 3.2%. At the same time, Sobolev announced an improved inflation forecast.
In turn, the Ministry of Finance prepares changes in public spending that are included in the budget. These need to be revised due to the deteriorating macro outlook for 2023.
NABU has a new director
The Cabinet of Ministers has appointed a new director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU). They became Semyon Krivonos. The process was preceded by a transparent competition, after which the commission, which, in particular, consisted of international partners, identified three candidates for the position of director of NABU. Now Ukraine has complied with all seven recommendations of the European Union, which are determined upon obtaining candidate status.
The newly appointed director of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU), Semyon Krivonos, said he will do everything to preserve the independence and development of the agency.
Ukrainian museums will be given valuables from Yanukovych’s residence
Cultural values from the residences of former President Viktor Yanukovych Mezhyhirya and Sukholuchye will be transferred to museums. This is 537 items. A significant part of them has high cultural and artistic value. The objects will be given to specialized museums, especially those destroyed as a result of the Russian invasion and those looted by the Russians.
Transparency International in Russia has become an “undesirable organization”
Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has declared the international anti-corruption organization Transparency International an “undesirable organization”. The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation claims that the activities of the organization “clearly exceed the declared goals and objectives”, it allegedly “interferes in the internal affairs of the Russian Federation, which poses a threat to the foundations of the constitutional order. and security of the Russian Federation.”
Victoria’s Secret show with “angels” – the models are back
The Victoria’s Secret brand will continue its popular shows in 2023. The company’s chief financial officer, Timothy Johnson, announced that Victoria’s Secret will host the show in 2023. However, the exact date is still not know A performance by “angels”, usually performed by some celebrities, costs 12 million dollars.
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