The European Commission proposed to remove duties on Ukrainian goods; Guterres discussed with Zelenskiy the safe evacuation of civilians from the war zone. Athletistic features yesterday’s major events.
Ukraine was allowed to import goods into the EU duty-free for a year
The European Commission has officially announced its initiative to suspend import duties on all Ukrainian exports to the EU for a year. The EC proposal also provides for a one-year suspension of all EU anti-dumping and protective measures implemented against Ukrainian steel exports. In addition, the EC is taking measures to facilitate ground transportation of goods to assist in the export of goods from Ukraine. In particular, the liberalization of conditions for Ukrainian truck drivers carrying goods between Ukraine and the EU has already begun, as well as actions to facilitate transit and use EU infrastructure to direct Ukrainian exports to third countries.
The UN Secretary -General arrived in Ukraine after a meeting with Putin
After a recent visit to Moscow, UN Secretary -General António Guterres visited Kyiv. The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky met with him. At the same time, the Ukrainian leader noted that the government continues to work to expand humanitarian assistance, to ensure the evacuation of civilians from conflict zones.
The Ukrainian army will move to new types of equipment and weapons
Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov summarized the results of the historic meeting at Ramstein airbase and said that defense ministers of 40 countries around the world had made a strategic decision to move Ukraine’s army to calibers and equipment. in the West. An Advisory Group on the Defense of Ukraine was created, which will continue to work, and during it once a month Ukraine will “synchronize watches” with the partners. According to the minister, Ukraine is already receiving 155 mm artillery, and it will gradually ensure full cooperation between the Ukrainian army and the armies of NATO countries.
Kherson residents used stun grenades and tear gas
In Kherson, Russian occupiers dispersed a rally in the city center using tear gas. The Russian military used tear gas and stun grenades against Kherson residents, who were protesting against the referendum on the creation of the KherNR.
The United States will coordinate the supply of arms to Ukraine
The Pentagon is building a command and control center in Stuttgart, Germany, to coordinate the supply of military aid to Ukraine. The EUCOM Center is based at the US European Command Headquarters in Stuttgart and is managed by an American military general. This center works closely with the donor’s international focal point.
Authorities have named Ukraine’s restoration priorities
On the issue of the restoration of Ukraine after the war with Russia, three sectors will be the priority – military, energy and food. In the energy sector, assistance from nuclear, hydro, solar and wind power plants will be a priority. The restoration of Ukraine’s infrastructure will be carried out according to modern European standards. The entire recovery is worth approximately $ 600 billion.
Zelensky invited to attend the G20 summit
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is the head of the G20, invited Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky to attend the G20 summit. Joko Widodo is the current leader of the G20. One of the G20 countries is Russia, which invaded the territory of sovereign Ukraine on the night of 24 February.
Putin has threatened to intervene in the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin fears that in response to “threats” from Western countries, the Russian army is ready to launch lightning strikes. At the same time, he noted that the Russian Federation has all the tools for it – the ones that no one can be proud of today.
The Ministry of Defense announced the activation of the enemy
In almost all directions, the aggressor exerts intense fire influence. The greatest activity of the occupiers was observed in the directions of Slobozhansky and Donetsk, where the occupier was preparing additional units to participate in the battles. Missile and air strikes do not stop at military and civilian targets throughout Ukraine.
Kyiv authorities have urged citizens to reschedule the visit to the cemetery
Kyiv authorities have called on citizens to refrain from visiting cemeteries during martial law because of the danger. The KSCA stressed that since February 24, the capital has repeatedly undergone rocket attacks, in which civilians have been killed. At the same time, the facts of shelling in the territories of the cemeteries were recorded.
Boris Johnson estimated the possibility of a nuclear strike from the Kremlin
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson does not think Russian President Vladimir Putin will use tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine if he encounters more military setbacks. According to Johnson, Putin has enough political space and support in Russia to step back and withdraw from Ukraine.
Moscow changes the manager of “LDNR”
The Kremlin, instead of Dmitry Kozak, has appointed Sergey Kiriyenko, the first deputy head of Russia’s presidential administration and director of local policy of the Russian Federation, as the new administrator of relations with the declared “LDNR”. The media reported that the change of curator testifies, at least, to a special procedure for interaction with these territories and the creation of a “single internal political space”, and, above all, to consideration of a scenario for the possible entry of “LDNR” into Russia.
Belarus intends to kill for attempted terrorism
In Minsk, representatives approved the death penalty for attempted acts of terrorism. The draft law was prepared with the aim “to provide a deterrent effect on destructive elements, as well as demonstrating the determined struggle of the state against terrorist activities.”
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Source: korrespondent
