2023-12-12 13:12:38
15h03.
Zelensky arrives at US Congress where fate of crucial aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at the American Congress on Tuesday, the scene of very acrimonious negotiations over the fate of a new aid package for Ukraine.
13h53.
The first Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar denounces an act of “war” by Russia
Kyivstar denounced an act of “war” by Russia after the powerful cyberattack which paralyzed its network on Tuesday and “partially destroyed” its IT infrastructure. “This is a war, which is not only taking place on the spot of battle, but also in the virtual space, and unfortunately we have been affected by this war,” the group’s CEO Oleksandr Komarov said on national television.
13h05.
Russia: employer of imprisoned Russian-American journalist denounces new prosecutions
The media Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), employer of Russian-American journalist Alsu Kurmasheva detained in Russia, denounced this Tuesday the opening of new proceedings against her, reported by Russian media. The journalist is being prosecuted for disseminating “false information” about the Russian army, according to the Baza and Tatar Inform media, a crime punishable by prison. In question, his participation in the publication last year of a book entitled “Say no to war, 40 stories of Russians opposed to the Russian invasion of Ukraine”. She has been in pre-trial detention since October.
12h42.
Services of Ukraine’s leading mobile operator paralyzed after ‘powerful’ hack
The services of Ukraine’s leading mobile operator, Kyivstar, were paralyzed on Tuesday by a “powerful” computer hack, the group said in a press release, while Ukraine regularly says it is the target of Russian hackers. “This morning we were the target of a powerful hacker attack. It caused a technical failure that made our mobile communication and internet access services temporarily unavailable,” Kyivstar said on Facebook. No information on the origins of this attack and in particular its possible connection with Russia has yet been mentioned either by the company or by the Ukrainian authorities.
10h31.
Disappearance of Alexei Navalny: the Kremlin denounces “unacceptable” interference from the United States
The Kremlin denounced this Tuesday the “unacceptable” interference of the United States in the Alexeï Navalny case, Washington having said it was “concerned” by the fact that the relatives of the imprisoned opponent have not heard from him for a week . “This is a prisoner who was found guilty (…) and who is serving the sentence he received. We consider that any interference, particularly from the United States, is unacceptable,” he said. blasted Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov.
10h16.
Any new US aid to Ukraine will be a “fiasco”, says the Kremlin
Any new American aid to Ukraine will constitute a “fiasco”, the Kremlin judged this Tuesday, a few hours before a meeting of the Ukrainian and American presidents on military assistance which Kiev sorely needs but which is in the hot seat. “The tens of billions of dollars injected into Ukraine have not helped it succeed on the battlefield. And the additional tens of billions of dollars that Ukraine wants to see injected will be doomed to the same fiasco,” said the door -Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov, questioned by the press about the expected meeting in Washington between Joe Biden and Volodymyr Zelensky.
10h14.
Could a Russian victory awaken imperial appetites around the world?
09h01.
Russia claims “significant” advance in southern Ukraine
The Russian army has advanced “significantly” in the Zaporizhia region, in partially occupied southern Ukraine, Moscow-installed governor Yevgeny Balitsky said on Tuesday. “Our units have advanced significantly to the northeast of Novopokrovka,” this Russian occupation official said on Telegram, while Russian forces are increasing attacks all along the front following the failure of the great Ukrainian counter-offensive.
07h40.
New Russian drone attacks
The Russian army launched 15 Shahed-136 and Shahed-131 suicide drones from the Balaklava region of occupied Crimea. Nine of these fifteen drones were destroyed by air defense units, indicates the press center of the Ukrainian Air Force. In its press release, the Ukrainian Air Force recalls that two Kh-59 Ovod cruise missiles were destroyed on Monday in the Zaporizhia and Dnipropetrovsk regions.
07h28.
“This will be his most important visit”
This is a last-ditch plea: Volodymyr Zelensky will hold more meetings this Tuesday, in Congress and at the White House, to prevent Washington from cutting off supplies to his country at war. For the third time in a year, the leader will walk the corridors of the American Congress. “This will be his most important visit,” said Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer. The powerful institution has committed more than $110 billion since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022, but stumbled last week on the new component demanded by US President Joe Biden – some $61 billion.
07h06.
Ukraine’s accession in question in question in Brussels
07h01.
Not to join Europe? Ukraine is worried
The European Council will meet Thursday and Friday in Brussels and must decide whether or not to open negotiations with Ukraine for its future integration into Europe. The lack of consensus greatly worries Ukrainian leaders. Hungary is opposed to it. Traveling to Brussels on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba declared: “We have done our part of the job. We expect the European Union to do its part.” At the same time, Dmytro Kuleba spoke with his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto, in Brussels, Monday.
06h55.
Volodymyr Zelensky: “A dream come true” for Vladimir Putin
Arriving in Washington Monday evening, Volodymyr Zelensky warned against the procrastination of some American elected officials and several Western countries to continue helping Ukraine. The Ukrainian president stressed that any delay in military aid to Ukraine is “a dream come true” for Vladimir Putin. “Putin must lose the war,” added Volodymyr Zelensky.
06h50.
Volodymyr Zelensky’s meetings Monday evening
Before meeting Joe Biden this Tuesday at the White House, Volodymyr Zelensky had several interviews Monday evening. First the American Minister of Defense Lloyd Austin. He subsequently met with the Managing Director of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) Kristalina Georgieva to discuss the long-term financing program for Ukraine. Ukraine obtained the payment of a tranche of 900 million dollars.
06h46.
Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Joe Biden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in the United States late Monday. This Tuesday, he will be received by the leaders of the Senate, Democrat Chuck Schumer and Republican Mitch McConnell. Both men are in favor of aid for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelensky will deliver a speech to the Senate. He will then be received by Republican Congressional Speaker Mike Johnson. Then, the Ukrainian president will head to the White House to meet Joe Biden, who has long been in favor of strong support for Ukraine.
06h45.
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