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Russia accuses Ukraine of using weapons of mass destruction in the Donbas, Kyiv denies accusation
The Investigative Committee of Russia stated that it had received “irrefutable evidence that the Armed Forces of Ukraine used weapons of mass destruction” in the Donbas.
“Within the framework of a criminal investigation of the developments in southeastern Ukraine, undeniable evidence has been received and procedurally documented that the Armed Forces of Ukraine have used weapons of mass destruction, namely “Tochka-U” tactical missile systems, against the civilian population during the armed …
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Kyiv is confident that it will win European Court of Human Rights case against Russia
Kyiv is confident it will win the dispute with Russia in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), as stated by the Ukrainian Commissioner for the EHCR, Ivan Lishchyna, channel ZIK reported.
"In order to win, you need to work. And the interstate disputes team works almost around the clock. Our task is to win, and we will win in this dispute", he said.
At the same time, Lishchyna stressed that the EHCR has no solutions regarding Ukraine's relationship with Russia in Eastern Ukraine. "The …
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Poroshenko said German president-elect Steinmeier is 'Ukraine’s great friend'
The President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, called Frank-Walter Steinmeier a "great friend of Ukraine" in a statement honoring his election as President of Germany, as Poroshenko wrote on Twitter.
"I cordially congratulate Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the great friend of Ukraine, on his election as the Federal President of Germany. I hope for the continuation of a friendly and fruitful cooperation for the sake of the prosperity of a united Europe – democratic and free," Poroshenko wrote.
The …
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Donbas blockade to be discussed at a popular assembly in the center of Kyiv
The organizers of the ''Blockade of the Donbas' whose members are blocking the railroad in Luhansk region are initiating a "public discussion" of the situation at the Independence Square in Kyiv. This was reported on February 12 at the headquarters of the Blockade.
According to the organizers, a “veche" or popular assembly should be held in the center of Kyiv on February 19 in response to the "intention of the authorities to hold a meeting of the National Security and Defense Council."
The …
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Poroshenko announced successful testing of new air-to-ground missile
Ukraine has successfully tested a new 57 mm missile for the Ukrainian Air Force. The missile is designed to destroy ground targets as was announced by President Petro Poroshenko on Facebook.
"I have good news. Ukroboronprom has developed a new rocket for the Air Force of Ukraine. 57 mm missiles are designed to destroy ground targets and are projected to be used to arm attack helicopters and planes," the President wrote.
According to him, during the test, the crew of the helicopter, which is …