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230 km of anti-tank ditches were dug by Ukraine along border with Russia in 2015
In 2015, the Russian-Ukrainian border was equipped with 230 km of anti-tank ditches in the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions. This was noted in the government’s program performance report in 2015, which was sent to the Verkhovna Rada.
“Taking into account the priorities of the development of the Russian-Ukrainian border, the regions of Chernihiv and Kharkiv were equipped with 230 km of anti-tank ditches,” the report states.
It is also reported that a 72 km long metal barrier fence was …
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Unilever Invests in Tea Factory in Ukraine
One of the world's leading suppliers of food, personal care products, and household products, Unilever, has invested 8.3 million Euros in a tea factory in Gostomel (Kiev region). According to a statement made by the company Unilever Ukraine, the factory should begin operations in the second half of 2016.
"Unilever will start running its own tea factory in Gostomel. Work on the project was initiated by Unilever in mid 2015, and at the present time the investment made in the tea factory already …
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Naftogaz to Discuss Gas Transit Tariffs with Gazprom
The delegation Naftogaz of Ukraine will visit Moscow in the near future to discuss new tariffs for the transit of gas through Ukraine. These discussions will be held with the Chairman of Gazprom, Alexander Medvedev. This was reported to the Agency Gas Information (AGI) by an inside source.
The transit rate is currently determined by the long-term contract (from 2009 to 2019) between Naftogaz of Ukraine and Gazprom. This rate is dependent on the value of the fuel component and inflation in …
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Ukrainian Intelligence: Separatists are Training for New Offensive
Separatists in the Donetsk region are training for offensive ground actions in the area of Torez in eastern Ukraine. This was reported on Monday by the Chief of the Ukrainian Intelligence Agency.
“At the same time as showing a readiness to comply with the provisions of the Minsk Agreements, the Command of the Russian Forces has intensified measures to increase the combat capability of formations of the 1st and 2nd Territorial Army of the South Command,” the report stated.
“The offensive …
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The Military Exercises “Brave Band” Started in Poland
Soldiers from Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland are involved in military exercises currently taking place in Lublin, Poland.
These “Brave Band” military exercises involves the participation of the national team of military servicemen from Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland. This is according to the Press Service of the Defense Ministry of Ukraine.
“The combat training will last two weeks. During this period, approximately 100 officers from Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland will acquire military skills …