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Ukrainian performer said that more than 100 Russian actors still act in films in Ukraine
In an interview with Radio Liberty, the People’s Artist of Ukraine, Ostap Stupka, discussed a law introducing obligatory quotas for Ukrainian language on television, which was recently adopted by the Verkhovna Rada. Stupka indicated that on average, 120 Russian actors act in films in Ukraine these days.
“If it concerns such a highly influential instrument as television, then this law should have been passed long time ago since it entails among other things the reduction, I would say, of the …
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Ukrainian-made nanosatellite successfully entered an orbit
Nanosatellite PolyITAN-2, which was developed by a team of students, teachers, and scientists from Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute of the National Technical University of Ukraine, successfully entered the earth’s orbit from the International Space Station (ISS). The ATLAS-5 rocket launched from Cape Canaveral (Florida, USA) on April 18th delivered the nanosatellite to the ISS.
According to the Press Centre of the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, the satellite vehicle was …
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Ukrainian military will take part in multinational exercises in Germany
According to the press service of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, the consolidated mechanized unit of the Operational Command South of the Ukrainian Armed Forces arrived at the Hohenfels test site in Germany to take part in the Combined Resolve 8multinational exercise.
"During the next three weeks, Ukrainian soldiers will take part in the multinational exercises Combined Resolve 8. During the exercises they will learn about the specifics of inspecting terrain and buildings, and mine clearing," …
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Turchynov: Ukrainian missile tests proved their effectiveness and high precision
Ukrainian missiles are effective and high-precision weapons, as stated by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC), Oleksandr Turchynov, at the end of another stage of the missile testing.
According to the Council’s press service, Turchynov explained that, during this stage of testing, the operation of the missile control system was conducted while engaging and striking targets at long range.
Turchynov noted that the rocket successfully hit the target.
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Ukrainian MP: U.S. and EU advised Ukraine not to fight against Russia during the annexation of Crimea
Representatives of the United States and Europe recommended Ukraine not to enter armed conflict with Russia and not to declare martial law during the seizure of the Crimea by Russia in 2014.
This was stated by the then-acting head of the presidential administration, Sergei Pashinsky, on channel "112 Ukraine" while answering a question about whether the EU and U.S. had really advised not to defend the Crimea.
"The Americans and Europeans recommended our country not to engage in an armed …