Author: Interfax-Ukraine
The Ukrainian Naval Forces, in collaboration with the Main Intelligence Agency, recently targeted an offshore gas platform used by Russian forces for military purposes. Lt. Cmdr. Dmytro Pletenchuk shared a video on Facebook showcasing the successful operation. The platform was being utilized by Russian forces for GPS spoofing, posing a threat to civilian shipping. The Ukrainian forces took action to prevent further danger to maritime traffic. Prior to the strike, the enemy had deployed equipment and military personnel to the platform, which was not serving its intended civilian function. This swift and decisive action demonstrates Ukraine’s commitment to safeguarding its…
President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the National Association of Governors of the United States in Utah, inviting them to visit Ukraine and witness the devastation caused by Russian attacks firsthand. He highlighted the recent missile strike on a children’s hospital in Ukraine and emphasized the urgent need for support in restoring essential services for the affected population. Zelensky shared alarming statistics about the destruction caused by the Russian invasion, including the damage to civilian objects like schools, hospitals, and residential buildings. He appealed to the US governors for assistance in rebuilding and creating lasting connections between Ukraine and the international community.…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to visit the UK and Ireland next week, as reported by The Guardian. Zelenskyy will meet with Irish taoiseach Simon Harris in Shannon airport, Co Clare, to discuss support for Ukraine’s efforts to repatriate children relocated to Russia and Belarus. The visit to the UK will allow Zelenskyy to meet a wider delegation of the Labour government, reaffirming the UK’s support. The European Political Community’s fourth conference, initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, will take place in the UK. The conference aims to strengthen ties between EU and non-EU…
A recent Ukraine-Japan roundtable proved to be more fruitful than expected, resulting in the signing of 23 new memorandums on top of the 56 already in place. The event took place on June 10, on the eve of the International Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine in Berlin. The agreements between Ukraine and Japan will focus on deepening cooperation in various sectors including infrastructure reconstruction, green construction, energy, agriculture, drone technology, affordable housing, waste processing, healthcare, prosthetics, and rehabilitation for wounded veterans. Japanese companies will provide training, analytics, and data sharing opportunities to Ukrainian specialists and businesses. Projects will be…
The Ukrainian President’s Bold Stance on NATO and Russian Threat Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently made a bold statement in an interview with The New York Times, suggesting that NATO should shoot down Russian missiles flying over Ukraine without violating Ukrainian airspace. Zelensky emphasized that this defensive tactic would not directly engage Russian troops but would serve as a protective measure for Ukraine. In addition to calling for NATO’s support in shooting down threatening aircraft, Zelensky also appealed for more F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems to protect vital regions in Ukraine. He expressed hope for a decision…