Russian Wagner warlord Prigozhin claims his forces are in “legal” control of Bakhmut after planting flag atop ruins of city hall. Ukraine leaders deny the claim and say they maintain control in Bakhmut. But it's clear some of the center has been captured.
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Ukraine says Russia far from seizing Bakhmut, rejects Wagner claim
Ukraine says Russia 'very far' from seizing Bakhmut Ukraine denied claims made by head ofWagner group that his forces had raised Russian flag over administration building in Bakhmut. Spox forE military command said fighting was ongoing around building https://
euromaidanpress.com/2023/04/03/ukr
aine-says-russia-very-far-from-seizing-bakhmut-reuters/?swcfpc=1
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Ukraine starts producing new air munitions
Ukraine has begun producing new high-explosive aerial munitions for the Defense Forces, Ukrainian defense plant Mayak reported.
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Poland delivers first batch of MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
Poland has already handed over the first batch of its MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, said Marcin Przydacz, head of the Polish President's Office for International Policy. Ukraine's Air Force has neither confirmed nor denied the statement.
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Ukraine advocate urges tribunal and asset seizures for Russia
“Alongside a special tribunal targeted at Russia's leadership, large-scale asset seizures will strengthen the belief that every criminal act that occurs within the international arena has its consequences,” writes Mariia Kovach-Butsko in her recent op-ed. https://
kyivindependent.com/mariia-kovach-
butsko-russia-must-pay-for-its-aggression/
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Presidential Office Covered Up Schemes at OPZ and OGHК, Evidence Exists
"Sennichenko said we did the right thing, they are satisfied with us at the Presidential Office": how the PO covered up schemes at OPZ http://
censor.net/ua/r3409692 Censor.NET has documents indicating that Bankova was aware of money-making schemes at OPZ and OGHК. -
UE : mise à jour sur l’adhésion de l’Ukraine, Moldavie et Géorgie
European Commission set to come with update on EU accession statuses for #Ukraine, #Moldova and #Georgia in May. Proper enlargement report expected in October, Radio Liberty journalist @RikardJozwiak reported.
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Fighting continues around Bakhmut city council
The Russians are far from capturing #Bakhmut, fighting continues around the city council, spokesman for the Eastern Military Group Serhiy Cherevaty said, Reuters reported.
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Planning Reconstruction After Russia’s Devastation in Dolyna
Once the monumental task of defeating Russia is completed, Ukraine faces another – #rebuilding the devastation Russians have caused in villages like Dolyna. https://
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European Commission to Recommend Opening Membership Talks with Ukraine and Moldova
The European Commission will recommend opening membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova, according to Rikard Jozwiak. http://censor.net/ua/n3409744
