The AFU broke the defense of the Russian army in the south; Scholz supports EU enlargement and membership of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine went on the offensive in the southern direction
The Armed Forces of Ukraine launched offensive operations in several directions in the south of the country. Militants of the terrorist organization “DPR” retreated from their positions in the Kherson region. At the same time, the Russian paratroopers, who were their support, simply fled the battlefield. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region destroyed almost all large bridges: Antonovsky railway and transport, as well as Novokahovsky.
Scholz called for the enlargement of the European Union
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for the enlargement of the European Union to include Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia. Scholz added that “in this enlarged Union, divisions between member states will grow in terms of political interests, economic influence and welfare systems.”
Ukraine aims to fulfill the EU’s requirements for membership this year
Negotiations between Ukraine and the European Union on EU membership may begin at the end of 2023. This forecast was voiced by Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olga Stefanishina. He is confident that Ukraine will be able to fulfill the requirements of the negotiations within three years, not decades.
The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency went to the Zaporozhye NPP
The mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), led by General Director Rafael Grossi, left Vienna for the Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant. Upon arrival, a team of experts and inspectors will assess the damage caused to the facility, the security system and take steps to verify the use of nuclear material.
The government predicts a reduction in gas consumption
The Ministry of Energy expects that in the coming heating season, gas consumption will decrease by 39.7% (by 7.7 billion cubic meters) compared to the previous one, to 11.7 billion cubic meters. m. At the same time, the demand for gas import is approximately 3-4.9 billion cubic meters. m.
In Russia, Shoigu was removed from command of the war
Due to the problems Russia is facing in the war against Ukraine, Sergei Shoigu has now been removed from command of the troops, with operational commanders keeping President Vladimir Putin’s direct knowledge of the progress of the war in Ukraine. According to British intelligence, Russian officers and soldiers with first-hand experience of the war regularly criticized Shoigu for his ineffective and disengaged leadership as Russia stalled.
Britain will keep military aircraft at civilian airports
For the first time since the Second World War, the UK will deploy its military aircraft to civilian regional airports across the country. This decision was made against the backdrop of rising tensions with Russia.
Azov opened recruitment for new fighters
The Azov Regiment has opened a recruitment of fighters for service in its unit. Looking for stress-resistant and motivated. For active military personnel, there is a possibility of transfer from other units.
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation confirmed the death of collaborator Kovalev
The occupiers confirmed the death of Kherson’s colleague Kovalev, a former representative of the people from the Servant of the People. Kovaleva’s companion also died after being stabbed in the neck with a sharpener. The attack took place at his residence on August 28, 2022.
The Kremlin made a statement about the Arctic
The Kremlin said they have a negative attitude to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s statements about the threat from Russia and China in the Arctic zone. This was stated by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov. He noted that “Russia will secure its interests in a reliable, necessary way.”
The passage of ships through the straits near Turkey will increase the price
From October 7 of this year, the Turkish authorities plan to increase the amount of fees for the passage of merchant ships through the Bosporus and Dardanelles by five times. This will allow the country to increase its annual revenue from $40 million to $200 million.
In Kyiv a new temperature record was recorded
According to weather station observations, on August 27 in Kyiv, for the first time in 142 years, the average daily air temperature was +24.6°C, which is 0.2°C more higher than the temperature recorded on that day in 1943. The climate standard exceeded 5.7 °C.
The rating of the most high-tech cars of 2022 has been published
In the USA, they made a car manufacturability rating. Genesis is recognized as the most innovative car brand. This premium division of Hyundai scored 643 points on the 1000-point innovation index scale. In second place is Cadillac (584 points), in third – Mercedes-Benz (539). Among non-premium brands, Hyundai leads with 534 points.
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