Zelensky spoke at the economic forum in Davos; As of December 2023, nearly 600 people have been killed or injured as a result of the Russian attack. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Davos. Zelensky spoke at the economic forum and held several meetings
In a conversation with participants of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Vladimir Zelensky emphasized that the Ukrainian people will never forgive Russian President Vladimir Putin and his entourage for unleashing a full-scale war. Zelensky emphasized that the morale of Ukrainians is not supported by revenge, but by the desire to be free. Speaking about responsibility, he emphasized that Ukrainians are not terrorists, so there will be criminal trials, trials, and there will definitely be responsibility, because otherwise the terror will repeat itself in Russia.
Zelensky took part in a meeting of big businesses at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He spoke about the economic growth of Ukraine, which exceeded 5% in 2023, and about optimistic forecasts for GDP growth for 2024. He invited me to invest in Ukraine and participate in its restoration.
Zelensky also met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. During the meeting with Blinken, further defense cooperation between Ukraine and the United States was discussed.
Zelensky met with Stoltenberg in Davos
The President met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. They discussed the situation on the front line, strengthening the Ukrainian air defense and some political issues. Zelensky discussed with the Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance the recent large-scale shelling by Russia in Ukraine. In this regard, the President mentioned the importance of strengthening Ukrainian air defense capabilities.
The head of NATO said there was no sign yet that Russian President Vladimir Putin was planning peace talks to end the war in Ukraine.
The Ukrainian leader held a meeting with the President of Singapore Tharman Shanmugaratnam. The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation, such as cybersecurity and agriculture. The President invited Singapore to join the Peace Formula and preparations for the Global Peace Summit. He also met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame. They discussed the implementation of the Peace Formula.
The UN called the number of civilians killed in Ukraine as a result of the war in December
At least 592 civilians were killed or injured by Russian attacks in December 2023. This is an increase of 26.5% compared to the previous month. The monitoring mission indicates that the increase is mainly due to the massive Russian rocket attacks on December 29 and 30. Rocket attacks caused 34% of civilian casualties in December, up from 16 % in November.
Near Kupyansk, the complete evacuation of two communities was announced
In the Kupyansky district, mandatory evacuation was announced from the communities of Kondrashevskaya and Kurilovskaya. There are 3,043 people in these communities, of which 279 are children. The authorities promise to provide all evacuees with housing and support from international humanitarian organizations.
The Verkhovna Rada supported the law, thanks to which a register of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be created
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine generally adopted a law on the digitalization of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This will give the Ministry of Defense an opportunity to strengthen cyber defense, as well as create a unified register of military personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Now, in particular, the Ministry of Defense will have the opportunity to host its IT systems in the military cloud storage of NATO member countries. The bill also prohibits the collection of information about family members of military personnel without consent.
Polish carriers lifted the blockade from the border
According to the State Customs Service, traffic for cargo transportation through the Korchova-Krakovets checkpoint has been unblocked. The State Border Service reports that traffic at the Grebennoye-Rava-Russkaya checkpoint is also open.
The Polish Ministry of Infrastructure signed an agreement with the organizers of the blockade of Ukrainian border checkpoints. The agreement, which contains seven points, will be valid until March 1. The Polish government is now committed to solving the problems of the carriers.
The Romanian government reached an agreement with the farmers blocking the border
The Ministry of Agriculture of Romania and the representatives of the associations of farmers blocking the border with Ukraine have found a common language. A protocol was signed that addressed the main demands of the protesters. The agreement with the farmers contains 13 proposals that will be decided in the course of the year. Among them are the temporary deviation from the European standards GAEC-7 and GAEC-8 (Good agricultural and environmental conditions), compensation for damage to farmers who may have suffered from imports from Ukraine, and the provision of preferential loans for working capital and investments. .
In the Kirovograd region, chickens became ill with highly pathogenic influenza
An outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu was registered in the Kirovograd region. An unsafe area is declared an infected zone and quarantine is established. In the infected area, stamping-out (destruction (burning) of the entire poultry population) is used and disinfection of the areas where the chickens are kept and small equipment, shoes, and clothing that may be contaminated.
Emmy Award Winners Announced
On the evening of January 16, the American Television Academy celebrated the 75th Emmy Awards. The TV Awards recognize excellence in television programs and series and individual achievements in the 2022-2023 television season. Leading the nominees was the series Succession, which claimed victory in 27 categories. However, the show only received six Emmy awards. The same number of awards was received by the dramatic-comedy bear (The Bear). Five statuettes were awarded to the team of the miniseries Quarrel (BEEF).
The award for Best Live Entertainment Show went to the Elton John concert. In addition, the show achieved EGOT status, awarded to actors who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
Ukrposhta opens voting for the best stamp of Ukraine in 2023
Users will choose from 18 issues – 10 individual stamps and eight postage blocks – that will go into circulation throughout 2023. Voting will run from January 16 to 21, with results announced on January 24. The authors of sketches will be awarded prizes.
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