Politics & Economics

IAEA to strengthen its mission at Ukraine’s nuclear energy facilities – Sybiha

IAEA to strengthen its mission at Ukraine’s nuclear energy facilities – Sybiha

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will expand and reinforce its monitoring mission at nuclear energy facilities in Ukraine. This was stated by Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha in an interview with Ukrinform. "We have received assurances that the observer mission at Ukraine’s nuclear energy facilities will be expanded. This mission will continue and be strengthened," Sybiha said, commenting on his meeting with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi in Vienna. According to Sybiha, he provided Grossi with detailed information about the consequences of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, particularly their impact on nuclear facilities. He emphasized that…
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Ukraine-NATO Council meeting to be held on Nov 26 at Ukraine’s request – source

Ukraine-NATO Council meeting to be held on Nov 26 at Ukraine’s request – source

Next meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council (UNC), likely to address the situation following Russia's use of a medium-range ballistic missile against Ukraine, will be held on November 26 at the ambassadorial level. This information was confirmed by an official NATO representative to an Ukrinform correspondent. "At Ukraine's request, NATO will hold a meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council at NATO headquarters on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. The meeting will be held at the ambassadorial level," the source said. The the Mission of Ukraine to NATO confirmed to Ukrinform that preparations for such a UNC meeting are indeed underway, and its agenda…
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How to force Putin to peace: Sybiha outlines Ukraine’s plan

How to force Putin to peace: Sybiha outlines Ukraine’s plan

There can be no appeasement policy regarding Russia. The only way to achieve peace is through the demonstration of strength, and Ukraine has a clear plan to make this "path to peace through strength" as effective as possible in cooperation with its partners. This was stated by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha in an interview with Ukrinform. "No appeasement policy. We have already seen such an approach in history, particularly before World War II. Putin only understands strength. The path to peace lies through demonstrating strength. That is why we emphasize the approach of a 'path to peace…
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Vinnytsia region produces 236,000 t of sugar as of Nov 22

Vinnytsia region produces 236,000 t of sugar as of Nov 22

The Vinnytsia region’s sugar refineries have already produced 236,000 tonnes of sugar. The relevant statement was made by Vinnytsia Regional Military Administration in a commentary to an Ukrinform correspondent. “As of November 22, 2024, sugar refineries in the region already produced 236,000 tonnes of sugar. All five sugar plants are running. During the same period last year, a total of 255,000 tonnes of sugar was produced,” the report states. According to the regional authorities, the above enterprises processed about 1.8 million tonnes of raw materials. Overall, farmers harvested 2.5 million tonnes of sugar beets across the Vinnytsia region. The average…
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Attacks on NPP substations: Ukraine calls on IAEA to take more radical measures against Russia

Attacks on NPP substations: Ukraine calls on IAEA to take more radical measures against Russia

As part of his working visit to Vienna, where the IAEA Board of Governors is meeting, Ukraine's Energy Minister German Galushchenko met with US Permanent Representative to the IAEA Laura Holgate to discuss strengthening the protection of substations critical to the operation of nuclear power plants. That is according to the press service of the Ministry of Energy, Ukrinform reports. The parties discussed the threat to nuclear and radiation safety posed by Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, especially on substations critical to the operation of nuclear power plants. Particular focus was placed on cooperation to strengthen these facilities' protection.…
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Czech foreign minister arrives in Kyiv

Czech foreign minister arrives in Kyiv

Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky has arrived in the Ukrainian capital on a visit today. He wrote this in a post on social media platform X, Ukrinform reports. “I arrived in Kyiv this morning. I am interested in how the Ukrainians are coping with the bombings, how Czech projects are working on the ground and how to better target international aid in the coming months. I will discuss all of this here,” he posted. Read also: Sybiha calls on global Ukrainian community to support Ukraine's struggle with renewed vigour As Ukrinform reported, after the Kremlin amended its doctrine on the…
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USA at OSCE: Like Stalin, Putin attacking Ukraine’s agriculture

USA at OSCE: Like Stalin, Putin attacking Ukraine’s agriculture

The agricultural infrastructure of Ukraine, like in 1932-1933, is once again under attack from Moscow, this time from Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the US Chargé d'Affaires a.i. in the OSCE, Katherine Brucker, who spoke at the regular meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna on the 91st anniversary of the Holodomor-genocide of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. "Each November, we mark the solemn anniversary of the Holodomor.  For a third year, we do so as the brave people of Ukraine continue to defend their freedom and Ukraine’s sovereignty against Russia’s war of aggression," Brucker said. Read also: Over 142,000…
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To change war dynamics, powerful deterrents needed – Ukraine at OSCE

To change war dynamics, powerful deterrents needed – Ukraine at OSCE

To change the course of the Russian war of aggression, Ukraine needs powerful deterrents that will force Russia to recognize Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the European and Euro-Atlantic aspirations of the Ukrainian people. This was stated by the acting Permanent Representative of Ukraine to international organizations in Vienna, Viktoria Kuvshynnikova, who spoke at the regular meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. Russia is increasingly relying on terror to break Ukraine's resistance, she said, noting that no matter what "peace ultimatums" Moscow voices, Russia's goals have remained unchanged for decades. As before, Moscow…
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All developing in wrong direction – UN chief’s spox on Russia’s use of new missile

All developing in wrong direction – UN chief’s spox on Russia’s use of new missile

The UN Secretary-General wants all parties to the Russo-Ukrainian war to take urgent steps toward de-escalation since everything is developing “in the wrong direction”. This was stated by UN Secretary-General's spokesman Stephane Dujarric, who commented at journalists’ request on Russia using a new ballistic missile in the war against Ukraine, an Ukrinform's own correspondent in New York reports. This is yet another disturbing development, he said, adding that everything is developing in the wrong direction. The UN wants all parties to take urgent steps to de-escalate the situation, to ensure the protection of the civilian population, and not to launch…
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