The European Commission has agreed on a reform plan for Ukraine, a comprehensive strategy for the next four years, paving the way for €50 billion in aid. Tranches will be provided subject to the implementation of agreed reform and investment steps.
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Ukrainian soldier Pavlo Petrychenko, activist against online casinos, dies
Pavlo Petrychenko, a fighter of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, died on the front lines. Prior to his service, Pavlo was an activist. He registered a petition advocating for restrictions on online casinos for servicemen during times of martial law.
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Ukrainian FPV crew destroys 4 Russian Giatsint-B howitzers
⚡️4 🇷🇺Russian towed howitzers 2A36 « Giatsint-B at once destroyed/damaged in a day by one FPV crew. Video of 🇺🇦Magyar pic.twitter.com/YneLlCQcCf
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 15 avril 20244 Russian towed howitzers 2A36 « Giatsint-B at once destroyed/damaged in a day by one FPV crew. of Magyar
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Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries pay off
Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries are starting to bear fruit…
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Council of Europe committee approves Russian refineries as legitimate targets
The Legal Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe has approved amendments to a draft resolution confirming that the Russian oil refining industry is a legitimate target for Ukraine. The document will now be put to a vote.
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Loss of a comrade in battle
Another loss in our community…
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Sanctions to Increase Cost and Difficulty of Replacing Western Vehicle Parts
13/ Replacing damaged components is likely to be more difficult and expensive due to the effect of sanctions, particularly for Western-made vehicles. Kommersant suggests that the proposals are unlikely to be accepted due to the amount of harm they could cause. /end
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Ukraine attacks cut Russian gasoline output; Russia eyes relaxed fuel standards
5/ According to Reuters, the Ukrainian attacks have reduced Russian gasoline output by an estimated 14%. In response, the Russian government is reportedly exploring options to roll back fuel standards to enable outdated but intact refineries to make up the shortfall.
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Ukrainian campaign disrupts modern Russian oil refineries, impacting gasoline production
4/ Most of Russia's oil refineries were built in the 1940s and 1970s and a number were modernised in the 2000s, increasing Russia's gasoline output and quality. However, the Ukrainian campaign appears to have disrupted several of the most modern refineries.
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Russia Considers Low-Quality Gas Amid Refinery Shortages, Risking Vehicle Damage
1/ Russia is considering a return to producing low-quality gasoline to make up for shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries. However, this is likely to cause damage to vehicles, which owners may find difficult to repair due to a shortage of spare parts.