2023-09-30 16:41:00
Cover image: A Russian patch on the sleeve of a soldier, during the opening ceremony of the memorial to Russian soldiers killed in the conflict with the Ukrainian, in Leningrad, Russia, September 22, 2023. ANTON VAGANOV / REUTERS
Conscription for Russian military service, which begins on October 1, includes for the first time the territories illegally annexed to Ukraine. These are the oblasts of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhia.Russians and Belarusians will be able to participate under a neutral banner at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Pariswhich will take place from August 28 to September 8, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided on Friday. Ukraine considers that this authorization “encourages Russia” to continue its aggression against the country.Switzerland has announced that it will devote 100 million francs, the equivalent of 103 million euros, to mine clearance in Ukraine over the period 2024-2027.. This envelope will make it possible to provide equipment and train Ukrainian deminers for humanitarian purposes. Ukrainian Foreign Minister expressed his gratitude.The Russian President, Vladimir Putin estimated Friday that the convicts who were recruited in prisons and who died by the thousands on the front in Ukraine had “redeemed” their debt to society.Norway announced on Friday, with rare exceptions, the closure of its border to vehicles registered in Russia, thus toughening the sanctions taken against Moscow due to its invasion of Ukraine. It follows in the footsteps of Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, reluctant to welcome Ukraine into the European Union, warned Brussels on Friday against opening accession discussions due to the many uncertainties linked to the Russian invasion. Hungary has tense relations with kyiv. Although a member of NATO, Budapest refuses to provide any military contributions to Ukraine and maintains ties with the Kremlin.Moscow celebrates the anniversary of the claimed annexation of Ukrainian regions. At the end of September 2022, Vladimir Putin signed the documents ratifying the annexation of the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, in the east, as well as Zaporizhia and Kherson, in the south. These annexations are judged “illegal” by the international community.
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