2024-02-07 14:06:16
► Ukraine regrets a “confused” situation in the United States
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy Dmytro Kouleba regretted the situation on Wednesday February 7 « confuse » in the United States, where Congress has failed for months to vote on a crucial aid package for kyiv in the face of the Russian invasion.
“Last night, I received from Washington a final report on possible scenarios, and some of them are worthy of thrillers”said Dmytro Kouleba. “Everything is very confusing, depends on many factors and can go right or left or straight”he added.
► Ukrainian MPs vote on controversial bill on mobilization
Ukraine’s parliament voted at first reading for a controversial bill on military mobilization to allow the army to replenish its ranks after two years of war with Russia, MPs announced.
A total of 243 elected officials voted in favor of this document against a required minimum of 226, several parliamentarians wrote on social networks. To be adopted, however, the text must still be the subject of parliamentary debates, proposed amendments and a vote on second reading, a procedure which can take weeks.
► At least five dead in a “massive” Russian attack on Ukraine
At least five people were killed in Ukraine on Wednesday, including four in a residential building in the capital after a new air attack « massive » of Russia, during a visit by the head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell.
Like many Western officials before him during the two years of war, the diplomat had to take refuge in an air raid shelter, a journalist noted. “Yet another massive attack on our state. Six regions were targeted by the enemy »President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram.
► Russia launched 44 missiles and 20 drones, according to the Ukrainian army
Russia launched 44 missiles and 20 explosive drones in a new attack on Ukraine on Wednesday morning, two-thirds of which were “destroyed”declared the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armies.
Of this total of 64 devices, Ukrainian forces intercepted 29 cruise missiles and 15 drones, Valeriy Zaluzhny said in a statement on Telegram.
► Sabotage of Nord Stream: Swedish prosecutors close their investigation without prosecution
The Swedish prosecutor’s office announced on Wednesday that it would close its investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022, considering that it was not within its remit.
“The conclusion of the investigation is that it is not within the jurisdiction of Swedish jurisdiction and that the investigation must therefore be closed”said Swedish prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist in a press release, specifying that he had shared the elements of his investigation with the German judicial authorities. “There is no indication that Sweden or Swedish citizens were involved in this attack which took place in international waters”he adds.
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