The Rada removed Lyudmila Denisova from the position of Ombudsman; The EU approved an oil embargo from Russia. Athletistic features yesterday’s major events.
Lyudmila Denisova was removed from the position of Ombudsman
The Verkhovna Rada removed Lyudmila Denisova from the position of Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights. 234 human representatives voted for the corresponding decision. Denisova has held this position since March 15, 2018. Previously, she was Minister of Social Policy in the governments of Yulia Tymoshenko (2007-2010) and Arseniy Yatsenyuk (2014).
The European Union has rejected Russia’s oil
Six packages of EU sanctions against Russia will destroy the financial base of Russian President Vladimir Putin and hit Russia’s economy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said. The sixth package of EU sanctions will also include restrictions on dozens of Russian businessmen, three TV channels and the disconnection of a number of Russian banks from SWIFT. It is assumed that by the end of the year the EU will supply 92% of Russia’s imported oil.
The EU adopted an appeal to the Russian Federation following the results of the summit in Brussels
The European Union has pointed out that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has a direct impact on global security and food security. The European Council has called on Russia to stop attacks on transport infrastructure in Ukraine and remove the blockade on Ukrainian Black Sea ports, allowing food exports specifically from Odessa. In this regard, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba announced the work on creating a safe maritime corridor for Ukrainian grain.
In turn, Minister of Agrarian Policy Mykola Solsky said that about 1.5 million tons of grain were blocked in Ukrainian ports. The head of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy also said that the sowing of the campaign in Ukraine is in its final stages.
Representatives supported the increase in budget spending
The Verkhovna Rada raised state budget expenditures of UAH 287 billion at the meeting. In particular, to ensure national security and defense – by UAH 247.8 billion, of which for the Ministry of Defense – by UAH 166.1 billion, the Ministry of Internal Affairs – by UAH 76.4 billion, the SBU – in by UAH 2.8 billion; social protection and social security – of UAH 38,424.3 million.
The President met with the leader of Slovakia
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in a meeting with the President of Slovakia Zyunanna Chaputova discussed the defense and economic support for Ukraine. The parties discussed defense and economic support for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against the Russian Federation. As well as Ukraine’s European integration and additional steps taken by Slovakia to support giving Ukraine the status of a candidate country for EU membership.
A new holiday has appeared in Ukraine
The Verkhovna Rada established July 28 as Ukrainian Statehood Day. The introduction of Ukrainian Statehood Day at the plenary session of Parliament on May 31 was supported by 257 people’s representatives.
Britain called Russia’s political goal
Russia’s political goal is to occupy the entire territory of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions, but to achieve this, it is necessary to capture Severodonetsk, Kramatorsk and the Dnieper-Donetsk highway. The capture of the city of Liman by Russian troops supports their operational efforts, likely to surround Severodonetsk and close the “cauldron” around Ukrainian forces in the Lugansk region. At the same time, British intelligence notes that the paths to the potential “cauldron” remain under Ukraine’s control.
Ukrainian athletes will be able to compete again
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has authorized sporting competitions to be held in Ukraine. However, so far only in certain territories and no presence of spectators. Competitions were resumed for the qualitative preparation of athletes of Ukrainian national sports teams for participation in major international competitions.
Slavyansk was stoned by the Iskanders
The invaders hit Slavyansk from the Iskander missile system, as a result of which there were dead and wounded. After Iskander’s rocket hit, fires broke out in the apartments. Police and the State Emergency Service worked at the scene. As a result of the missile attack, eight residential high-rise buildings, a school, a kindergarten and a garage cooperative were damaged. As established by the police, Russian troops attacked Slavyansk at 01.30, when people were peacefully sleeping in their apartments.
Residents of Nikolaev and suburban villages were advised to evacuate
The shooting intensified in the region. The most dangerous, according to Pletenchuk, are the Korabelny and Ingulsky districts of the city, as well as the villages of Polygon, Nikolaevskoye, Kulbakino and the NARP area.
Kyiv is preparing for a new attack on the city
In Kyiv, in the case of a second attack by the Russian army, fortifications were built. Kyiv’s first line of defense was equipped at a great distance from the city so as not to include the use of enemy artillery units in the first place.
The German army would soon be the largest in Europe
Germany will soon have the largest army in Europe within NATO, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Today, Germany has the second largest army in Europe in terms of numbers – 185,000 troops. France leads with 207,000 troops. The chancellor also assured that Germany will continue to supply arms to Ukraine.
Inflation has hit eurozone records
In May, consumer prices in the euro area rose 8.1% year-on-year, exceeding the average of 7.8%. The agency said the acceleration of inflation was caused by rising food and energy prices after the war in Ukraine which led to rising commodity prices. Core inflation, excluding short -term price changes, rose 3.8%. While price increases are expected to rise this quarter, they will still average the ECB’s target of 2% next year, according to EU forecasts.
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Source: korrespondent
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