Ukrzaliznytsia has been the target of massive Russian attacks; Nikolay Solsky decided to resign after suspicion from NABU. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Russia is building the railway. Among the employees of Ukrzaliznytsia there are dead and wounded
Three railway workers were killed as a result of shelling in the Donetsk region. All three worked as electricians. Another four UZ workers suffered shrapnel wounds and concussions and were hospitalized.
In addition, Ukrzaliznytsia reported a Russian attack in the Kharkov region, where three employees were injured, as well as an attack in the Cherkasy region, where the railway infrastructure was damaged.
The Russian Federation invaded Balakleya
Russian military attacked Balakleya, Izyum district, Kharkov region. One hit was recorded near the railway station, ten people were injured.
The Russians hit the Cherkasy region
Russian aggressors invaded the Cherkasy region. As a result, a critical infrastructure facility was damaged and six people sought medical assistance. The mayor of Smela, Sergei Ananko, clarified on Telegram that the attack was in his city.
The Minister of Agrarian Policy resigned after the suspicion of NABU
Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Nikolai Solsky resigned after suspicion from the National Anti-Corruption Bureau. NABU believes that Solsky organized the illegal appropriation of 2,500 hectares of state land and tried to take another 3,300 hectares by destroying documents based on which these areas were used by two owned businesses of the state in the Sumy region. The suspicion is under Art. 191 of the Criminal Code, which provides liability for up to 12 years in prison.
Mykola Solsky was elected to the Verkhovna Rada from the Servant of the People party in 2019. In the same year he was elected chairman of the committee on agrarian and land policy. In March 2022, he became the Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food.
Zelensky thanked the leaders of the US Congress for helping Ukraine
President Vladimir Zelensky spoke by phone with the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson and the leaders of the Senate Republican Mitch McConnell and the Senate Democratic Majority Chuck Schumer. The head of state emphasized that it is important to send the next defense packages to Ukraine as soon as possible.
Denmark will step up support for Ukraine
Denmark plans to increase funding for the Ukraine Fund by DKK 4.4 billion (EUR 590 million). In addition, representatives of the Danish government and parliament allow direct purchases from Ukrainian industry, subject to control.
The SBU exposed a mole directing attacks in the Kharkov region
The military counterintelligence of the Security Service, together with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, detained a “mole” of the Russian FSB, which was correcting missile attacks in the Kharkov region and trying to hide in the position of the invaders . The enemy informant was a former conscript of one of the military units of the Defense Forces. According to the investigation, the defendant sent the “required” geolocation to the enemy in the form of marks on a Google map.
Russia has stolen or destroyed more than a million objects in Ukrainian museums
The damage caused by the Russian Federation amounted to more than 1 million stolen or destroyed museum objects, which belong to the museum fund of Ukraine and actually belong to Ukrainian citizens.
As the ministry previously reported, due to Russia’s aggression over the past two years in Ukraine, 50 art schools and colleges were completely destroyed and 72 were damaged. More than 3,500 art teachers were left without a job, and 44,500 children were unable to continue their art education.
A painting by Austrian graphic artist Gustav Klimt was sold at an auction in Vienna for 30 million euros.
The painting Portrait of Fräulein Lieser was sold at auction. Art historians debate who the woman is depicted in the painting. According to one version, the artist painted one of the daughters of Adolf or Justus Lizer, siblings from a wealthy family of Jewish industrialists.
Poland reports what aid they have given to Ukraine for two years
In two years, Poland transferred 44 aid packages to Ukraine totaling almost $9 billion, not including the multi-billion dollar amount to help Ukrainian refugees. Over the past two years, Poland has been the main donor of humanitarian aid to Ukraine: the country’s ministries have provided 16 billion euros for comprehensive assistance to Ukraine and Ukrainian war refugees. In 2024, supporting Ukraine will remain Poland’s development priority.
The European Parliament recognized Putin as an illegitimate president
The European Parliament condemned the “illegitimate presidential elections” in Russia and the territories occupied by Russia in Ukraine. European deputies adopted a corresponding resolution at a meeting on April 25, the institution’s press service reports. The document was supported by 493 votes in favor, 11 against and 18 abstentions. In the adopted resolution, the European parliamentarians call on the EU member states and the international community not to recognize the results of the elections in Russia, as they were held, including the occupied territories of Ukraine, and not free or fair on the territory of Russia.
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Source: korrespondent
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