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OSCE confirms four civilian deaths near Donetsk
According to preliminary data from the monitoring mission, the OSCE has confirmed the deaths of four civilians at the Elenovka checkpoint in the Donetsk region last night. This was reported by the UNIAN news agency.
OSCE observers arrived at the Elenovka checkpoint at approximately 10 am in response to media reports about the deaths. The observers then conducted a preliminary analysis which determined that “three vehicles were damaged, four civilians were killed and an unconfirmed number of …
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Russia receives documents from Kiev to continue transit of goods through Ukrainian territory
As reported by the Association of International Road Carriers, Russia received documents from Kiev approving the transit of goods through Ukraine.
The Association noted that the documents have several limitations. In particular, the approval does not include cargo transportation through Ukraine to Italy or Turkey, and some of the permits are not valid for delivery of cargo to Germany.
Carriers can get permits in designated offices. The Association of International Road Carriers recommends …
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OSCE condemns threats against its observers in eastern Ukraine
The Acting Head of the OSCE, German Minister of Foreign Affairs Frank-Walter Steinmeier, expressed concerns over the increase in ceasefire violations in eastern Ukraine including incidents involving OSCE observers.
“The SMM is a civil, unarmed mission. It plays an important role in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement. SMM observers’ security should be guaranteed by both sides. The persons responsible for threats and use of force against observers must be brought to justice,” …
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U.S. hopes to develop joint defense production with Ukraine
The U.S. hopes to develop joint defense production with Ukraine, which will allow the realization of the strategic and business objectives of both countries. This was said by U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Geoffrey Pyatt, during a meeting with the Minister of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine, Stepan Kubiv and Sales Representative of Ukraine Natalia Mykolska. The Ambassador’s comments were published on the official Twitter page of the Ministry of Economic Development.
"We hope to continue …
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Savchenko files paperwork to begin transfer procedure
Nadiya Savchenko has filed the documents necessary to be transferred to Ukraine, according to her sister Vera, Interfax-Ukraine reported.
"She now filled out the documents: application, biographical data, etc. In the words of the prison warden Kalgan, they are necessary for the extradition. She was told that the documents should be completed for the extradition procedure. Let us hope that this is the case,” Vera Savchenko told the TSN television network.
Last month, a Russian court found …