EU countries have agreed to allocate 5 billion euros of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine; The finance ministers of the G7 countries confirmed their intention to limit the price of Russian oil. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The EU plans to allocate 5 billion euros in aid to Ukraine next week
The EU plans to consider a €5bn loan financing package for Ukraine next week, after months of negotiations. In May, the European Union announced the allocation of 9 billion euros of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. So far, Ukraine has received only 1 billion euros from this package. The delay in aid occurred due to disagreements within the European Union.
The G7 countries decided to limit the price of Russian oil
The finance ministers of the G7 countries adopted a declaration, stating their intention to limit the marginal purchase price for Russian oil. So, the “Group of Seven”, which includes the United States and other major Western countries, wants to reduce Russia’s oil revenues, which are used to finance the war in Ukraine. Specific marginal prices per barrel will be announced later. The decision itself will take effect on December 5.
Ukraine proposed to increase electricity supplies to Europe
Ukraine can become a “green energy hub” for Europe and increase electricity exports to the European Union. This was said by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Due to the export of Ukrainian electricity, it is possible to stabilize the energy consumption of EU countries, which will reduce the energy pressure of the Russian Federation on the whole of Europe, the president insisted.
IAEA Head Rafael Grossi visited Zaporozhye NPP
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi said that the station and its physical integrity have been violated several times, either by accident or on purpose. The head of the IAEA emphasized that the Ukrainian workers of the station are in a difficult emotional and psychological situation, but they continue to fulfill all their duties.
Zelensky dismissed the TCG delegation for Donbass
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed the Ukrainian delegation to the Trilateral Contact Group (TGC) in Donbass. The Trilateral Contact Group for the Peaceful Settlement of the Situation in the Donetsk and Lugansk Regions was established in 2014 as a tool for coordinating activities within the framework of the Minsk agreements and implementing decisions of the format Normandy.
Gas prices in Europe have almost halved in a week
The cost of gas on the European market on Friday, September 2, fell below $2,000 per thousand cubic meters – for the first time in two weeks. The spot gas price at the TTF site in the Netherlands for early delivery is $1,880 per thousand cubic meters, or EUR 182 per MWh.
Ukraine defies hype for gasoline
During the six months of the war with Russia, Ukraine increased its fuel imports 12 times. So, in August, 709.5 thousand tons of gasoline, diesel fuel and liquefied gas were imported, while in March – only 58.8 thousand tons. The Ministry of Economy predicts that in September-December, Ukraine needs 500-550 thousand tons of fuel per month.
Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners of war
In the Donetsk region, an exchange of prisoners of war took place, during which Ukraine returned 14 people. 10 fighters of the 58th Motorized Brigade, held captive since May 22, and 4 of the 30th Motorized Brigade, held captive since May 26, returned home. Among those released were an officer and a military medic.
Ukraine has imposed new sanctions against Russia and Belarus
The Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting adopted another package of sanctions against Russia and Belarus. It concerns 99 individuals and 178 legal entities, including the daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Ministry of Reintegration emphasized that Ukraine will apply sanctions simultaneously to partner countries.
Now in Dії there is also a pension certificate
The application added pension certificates by age and a special one: given for disability, loss of a breadwinner and for other reasons. Now you can not carry a plastic card with you, but use a digital document. For example, travel by public transport or receive discounts at pharmacies.
ICRC plans to increase humanitarian activities in Mariupol
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) plans to increase the amount of humanitarian activities in Mariupol. The organization will continue to provide assistance to Mariupol hospitals with medical equipment, medicines and provide targeted food and financial assistance to people in the temporarily occupied city.
Kyiv is among the top three cities in the world with the highest levels of air pollution
Residents of Kiev with respiratory system diseases are advised to wear respirators, close indoor windows and turn on air purifiers, and avoid outdoor sports. According to Kyiv Air Quality Index monitoring data, air quality has seriously deteriorated in Shevchenkovsky, Goloseevsky, Podolsky, Obolonsky and Svyatoshinsky districts.
China has created a very powerful space nuclear reactor
The reactor can generate one megawatt of electricity to power and propel the spacecraft. The Ministry of Science and Technology of China approved this project. This model was presented at the innoTech Expo 2016 exhibition in Wan Chai in Hong Kong.
pneumonia outbreak in argentina
In Argentina, at the end of August, patients with severe pneumonia of unknown origin began to be admitted to the hospital. According to the Ministry of Health, the six reported cases are five healthcare workers and one patient. As a result of the disease, two people died, three are still in the hospital, and one is in a satisfactory condition isolated at home.
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