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Ukrainian President Zelensky shuts down pro-Russian TV channels defying Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky exercised the resolution of the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC), imposing a 5-year ban on the work of three Ukrainian TV channels: ZIK, NewsOne and "112 Ukraine." On paper these channels belong to the MP Taras Kozak. In reality, they are controlled by a close associate of Russian President Putin, Viktor Medvedchuk. Zelensky insist the actions were necessary to counter anti-Ukrainian propaganda, which is financed by Moscow.
In the end, the …
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Washington promises to supply lethal weapons to Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, that Washington is ready to provide lethal weapons to Ukraine.
"Anthony Blinken assured Dmytro Kuleba of the readiness of the new U.S. administration to develop strong economic and military support for Ukraine, including the provision of lethal weapons," reported the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry on its website.
In addition, Kuleba stressed the importance of involving the …
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Russia begins military exercises near Ukrainian border
More than 800 servicemen and about 200 pieces of military equipment were involved in maneuvers conducted by the 20th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Western Military District of the Russian Federation, Russian Interfax reports.
According to the plan of the exercises, the hypothetical enemy was able to discreetly bypass the general military grouping of troops in the Voronezh region.
“The main purpose of the exercises is to check the ability of the military units to repel the covert attack of …
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U.S. plans to hand over to Kyiv details of investigation into Ukrainian oligarchs
Washington will hand over to Kyiv details of investigation into the activities of Ukrainian oligarchs, said Daniel Fried, former Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, reports the Ukrainian news outlet Espreso.
According to Fried, he expects that the American President Joe Biden will make sure that the Ukrainian leadership continues these investigations.
Fried stressed that the new U.S. administration wants to block illegal funds coming into the United States.
"Joe …
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Ukraine slams sanctions on Chinese Motor Sich investors
Ukraine has imposed three-year sanctions against the Chinese company Skyrizon, which, together with Ukrainian businessman Alexander Yaroslavsky, is trying to buy the Ukrainian company Motor Sich, one of the largest engine manufacturers for airplanes and helicopters worldwide.
According to a resolution of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council, sanctions were imposed on Skyrizon Aircraft Holdings Limited (British Virgin Islands), Hong Kong Skyrizon Holdings Limited (Hong Kong), …