Yuri Zoria
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A philologist by education, in 2003-2007 Yuri worked as a journalist in a Luhansk online media. He was born and lived all his life in the peaceful provincial city of Luhansk, where nothing serious happened. Until 2014.
Now he is an IDP. Follow Yuri on twitter: @loogunda
FT: EU crafts €20 bn plan B for Ukraine aid to bypass Hungary veto
The EU is working on a 20 billion euro backup aid package for Ukraine using a debt structure that avoids needing Hungary's approval, after a proposed 50 billion euro four-year package was vetoed by Hungary, as per FT sources.
UK Defense Minister: 20% of Russia’s Black Sea fleet destroyed over past four months
UK Defense Secretary says 20% of Russia's Black Sea fleet has been destroyed over 4 months, and those claiming stalemate in the Russo-Ukrainian war are incorrect.
Photo shows submerged wreckage of Novocherkassk landing ship as Russia claims Ukrainian attack just damaged it
Russia's defense ministry says Ukrainian missile attack "damaged" the Russian Navy's Novocherkassk landing ship, but a photo from occupied Feodosia shows its submerged wreckage.
Over 3,700 trucks stranded amid ongoing blockade of Poland-Ukraine border
Over 3,700 trucks stranded at Ukraine-Poland border as Polish truckers continue their blockade of key checkpoints, Ukraine's Border Guard Service reports.
Six Ukrainian war pilots finish, ten more continue F-16 basic training in UK
Six Ukrainian combat pilots have concluded their basic training in the UK and are now progressing to F-16 training in Denmark, according to the UK government.
Media: Foreign companies exit major Russian LNG project due to sanctions
Foreign shareholders in Russian Arctic LNG-2 project, including TotalEnergies and Chinese firms, declare force majeure and suspend involvement, prompted by US sanctions on Russia's Novatek, Russian media says.
Ukraine destroys Russian Navy’s Novocherkassk landing craft in occupied Crimea
After reported explosions and fire in occupied Crimea's Feodosia port, Ukraine's Air Force commander says Ukrainian pilots destroyed Russia's Novocherkassk large landing craft.
Ukrainian troops down another Russian Su-34 bomber
Ukraine's Air Force commander says air defenders downed the Russian Su-34 bomber and possibly the Su-30 fighter jet on Christmas Eve.
Defense Minister: Ukrainian drone manufacturers working at “tremendous pace”
Ukraine is rapidly boosting drone production to fulfill military requirements, with a focus on efficiency and diversification of drone models, as per Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Zelenskyy and Zaluzhnyi congratulate Ukrainians on Christmas
In their Christmas addresses, President Zelenskyy and Commander-in-Chief Zaluzhnyi reflect on the unique significance of the holiday during a full-scale war. They emphasize unity, hope, and the importance of defending Ukraine, expressing gratitude to soldiers and praying for peace.
Ukraine returns three more kids from Russian-occupied territories on Christmas eve
Before Christmas, Ukraine brought back from Russian-occupied territories an eight-year-old who faced the threat of forced adoption in Russia and two 18-year-olds who might have been drafted to fight against Ukraine.
Ukraine claims to have downed three Russian Su-34 bombers
Ukraine's Air Force holding command over air defense forces says three Russian Su-34 bomber were downed in Ukraine's south on 22 December at noon.
Ukraine seeks to recruit expatriate men for military duty in 2024
Ukraine's Defense Minister, Rustem Umerov, urges Ukrainian men residing in foreign countries, aged 25 to 60, to enlist in the military in 2024. Sanctions are being discussed for those who refuse.
Ukraine to assemble German Vector drones and produce spare parts for them
Ukrainian forces operate hundreds of Vector drones, which get improvements based on the combat use experience.
Ukrainian Parliament legalizes medical cannabis
Ukraine's parliament adopts draft law No. 7457, legalizing medical cannabis, while retaining penalties for recreational distribution. Production will be closely monitored, with electronic prescriptions for medical use.
Ukraine downs 34/35 explosive drones in Russian night attack
Ukraine experiences another massive "kamikaze" drone assault from Russia, utilizing 35 Shahed drones. The country's air defenders downed 34 drones. There are no casualties reported.
Ukraine receives $ 950 mn from Japan for recovery and social protection
Ukraine secures $952.4 million from Japan for recovery and social support, encompassing a $52.4 million grant and a $900 million loan.
Lithuania sends field equipment, rations to Ukraine
Lithuania's ongoing support for Ukraine includes the delivery of field equipment and dry rations, alongside ammunition and training assistance.
Russians destroy Red Cross humanitarian aid warehouse in Kherson (photo)
Russian army launched an attack on a Kherson humanitarian aid warehouse, leading to its complete destruction, as confirmed by the Red Cross of Ukraine. There were no reported casualties in this attack.
France to welcome first Ukrainian pilots for training in early 2024
France will train Ukrainian pilots starting 2024 and continue military training programs for Ukrainian troops under EU assistance mission, while supplying weapons and equipment.