The European Union agreed on a 15th package of sanctions, especially against the shadow fleet of the Russian Federation; Scholz called on German business representatives to take part in helping Ukraine. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
EU ambassadors agreed on the 15th package of sanctions against Russia
The ambassadors of the member countries of the European Union reached an agreement in principle on the 15th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation. The new package expands the list of individuals and organizations subject to sanctions and targets companies in Russia and third countries that indirectly contribute to the strengthening of Russia’s military and technological capabilities by avoiding on export restrictions. The adopted sanctions limit the activities of additional third country courts involved in supporting actions or policies that promote Russian aggression against Ukraine.
Scholz announced the “winter” aid to Ukraine
The Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, in his speech at the opening of the German-Ukrainian economic forum in Berlin, said that to support the operation of small thermal power plants, boiler houses, generators and solar systems in Ukraine, which daily threatened by Russian missile and drone attacks, the German government has allocated 70 million He also called on German companies to increase their investments in Ukrainian business. The Chancellor noted that when the war in Ukraine ends, the whole of Europe will see what prospects for economic growth and opportunities for development exist in Ukraine. According to him, similar situations “occurred only in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe that joined the EU in the last two decades.”
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Orban said he offered Ukraine a Christmas ceasefire. They responded to Kiev
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said he had offered Ukraine a Christmas ceasefire, but President Vladimir Zelensky reportedly rejected the offer.
Presidential Communications Adviser Dmitry Litvin responded to the Hungarian Prime Minister’s statement. In a comment to the Ukrainian media, he said that the Hungarian side, as usual, did not communicate with Ukraine. Also, Budapest did not warn about its relations with Moscow. He added that Ukraine is committed to full peace, and is doing everything in cooperation with partners to achieve it – including the United States, Europe and other world partners.
The oil depot in Russian Bryansk was blown up by power steering
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense and the Defense Forces of Ukraine, using drones, carried out an attack on the fuel and energy complex in the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation on the night of December 11. As a result of the attack , at least two fuel tanks and energy complex were destroyed. The Defense Forces emphasized that this facility was directly involved in supporting Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, especially in supplying the occupying army with fuel and lubricants.
An aircraft repair plant was attacked in Taganrog, Rostov region.
On the night of December 11, an aircraft repair plant was attacked in the Russian city of Taganrog. As local media wrote, the aircraft repair plant OJSC 325 ARZ was located at the site of the attack. Because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it is under sanctions from the European Union, the United States and Ukraine. Local residents claim that the Taganrog Aviation Scientific and Technical Complex named after Beriev was attacked.
In Russia, two mainline diesel locomotives used for the war burned
In Russia, two mainline diesel locomotives caught fire, supplying the logistical needs of the occupying army of the Russian Federation. According to intelligence data, a fire broke out at the railway depot in the city of Bryansk. The department did not specify who exactly committed this arson, but noted that the “process of mysterious destruction or removal” of objects of the occupiers, used for the genocidal war against Ukraine, will not stop.
Zelensky said the Russians killed 50 Ukrainian priests
The Russian invaders killed about 50 Ukrainian priests, some of whom were tortured. According to the president, these priests refused to serve in the Russian Orthodox Church. For this they were shot. The president also said that the Russians destroyed 700 churches in Ukraine.
Major searches took place in Ukrzaliznytsia
Law enforcement officials conduct investigative actions in cases of abuse of officials in international passenger transportation. The actions of the defendants led to huge losses and the creation of an artificial shortage of tickets for the most popular routes on free sale. Investigative actions will take place on international trains on their departure and arrival.
Law enforcement officials announced suspicions on 10 employees of Ukrzaliznytsia based on the results of massive searches. They are all members of a group that resells tickets for international trains. Attackers sell passenger seats in service compartments and conductor rest compartments, which are not sold in the ticketing system, as well as empty seats. According to preliminary estimates, as a result of uncounted ticket sales, Ukrzaliznytsia lost more than 73 million Hryvnias in revenue.
Exnardep – “regional” Vadim Kolesnichenko is suspected of treason
The People’s Deputy of Ukraine of the IV-VII convocations from the Party of Regions was informed about the suspicion of high treason, inciting national hatred and justifying the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. According to the investigation, the suspect resigned early as deputy in 2014 and left for Sevastopol. There he actively contributed to the merger of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, and later got a job as a consultant in the labor administration. From the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the suspect denied Ukrainian statehood, justified and supported the armed aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine, humiliating the Ukrainian people.
NATO is preparing to raise defense spending to 3% of GDP
NATO plans to set new specific targets on arms production, which may require raising the defense spending target to 3% of gross domestic product. Strengthening air defense and stockpiling offensive weapons systems are also stated as priorities for next year for NATO countries. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also noted the need to increase investment in the Alliance’s European military-industrial base, arguing that reliance on the United States is unsustainable.
The European Language Union (EBU) has announced new rules that will apply to Eurovision 2025
Now all participants and media representatives must adhere to the Code of Conduct. Violations of local laws or expression of political views are strictly prohibited. In addition, rules for responsible communication have been introduced, and non-compliance with these rules may result in loss of accreditation. Special areas will be created for artists where the media does not have access.
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