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The kremlin Disguises Repression As Migrants’ Adaptation

The rhetoric of “integration” increasingly resembles an attempt to mask growing xenophobia under the guise of caring. The main aim of such anti-migrant measures is to replenish the troops of the aggressor country. This means that the new “adaptation” centers may become not a “space of assistance” but another stage of systemic pressure on the migrant environment, which already exists on the verge of a legal vacuum.
5/15/2025
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May 15, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has confirmed the approval of the 17th package of sanctions against russia, which targets 189 tankers of the “shadow fleet”. President of France Emmanuel Macron has promised to impose sanctions against russia if it refuses to comply with the unconditional ceasefire. “Our intention is to impose new sanctions against the rf in the coming days if it does not agree to a ceasefire".
5/15/2025
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I Am Waiting to See Who Will Come From russia, and Then I Will Decide Which Steps Ukraine Should Take – Address by the President

The answers to all the questions about this war – why it began and why it continues – all these answers lie in moscow. How the war ends depends on the world. Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations, and we are not afraid of meetings. Tomorrow – in Türkiye.
5/15/2025
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russia on the Verge of a Fuel Crisis: Domestic Oil Supplies Declining, Refineries Reducing the Load

The decline in fuel supplies is not only an energy problem, but also a signal of systemic destabilization of russia’s economy. The industrial sector, farmers, and logistics may find themselves in a fuel famine, leading to an inflationary surge and social discontent.
5/14/2025
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May 14, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Union has no intention of resuming imports of russian energy carriers even if a peace agreement between Ukraine and russia is reached, EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen said. “The position of the European Union is clear: we do not want russian energy carriers, neither now, nor in the future, and even after peace is achieved,” Jorgensen said. He emphasized that the EU will not allow russia to turn energy carriers into a weapon and use them  as a blackmail tool.
5/14/2025
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Ukraine Is Absolutely Ready for a Truly Effective Format of Talks – Address by the President

I want to thank them for their support. Every call for a long-lasting and unconditional ceasefire matters. Calls for direct negotiations at the highest level are equally important. putin is the one who determines everything in russia, so he is the one who has to resolve the war. This is his war. Therefore, the negotiations should be with him.
5/14/2025
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May 13, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

During the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting on May 13 in Brussels, the EU Ministers of Economy and Finance will hear an expert report on the financing of the war economy in russia to better shape punitive, financial and economic sanctions against the rf in the course of preparing the 17th sanctions package.
5/13/2025
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Unfortunately, the World Still Has Not Received a Clear Response from russia to the Numerous Proposals for a Ceasefire; russian Shelling and Assaults Continue – Address by the President

moscow has remained silent all day regarding the proposal for a direct meeting. A very strange silence. One way or another, russia will have to end this war – and the sooner, the better. There is no sense in continuing the killing. President Erdoğan has expressed full readiness to host the meeting. It is important that President Trump fully supports the meeting, and we would like him to find an opportunity to come to Türkiye.
5/13/2025
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May 12, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

“First, an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, and then a transition to comprehensive peace talks. Not the other way around,” emphasized US President’s Special Envoy for Ukraine General Keith Kellogg.
5/12/2025
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Here in Ukraine, We Have Absolutely No Problem Engaging in Negotiations – We Are Ready for Any Format – Address by the President

A full and unconditional ceasefire, one that lasts long enough to provide a necessary foundation for diplomacy, could significantly bring peace closer. Ukraine has long proposed this, our partners are proposing it, and the whole world is calling for it. We await a clear response from Russia. Russia will have to end this war anyway. The killings must stop.
5/12/2025
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Russia Circumvents Sanctions Through Indonesia

Since the beginning of 2025, 590 thousand tons of fuel oil have been exported through Karimun from the port of Ust-Luga (russia) (in January-March 2024 – about 100 thousand tons). Besides, in 2025, for the first time, the port shipped about 217 thousand tons of diesel; 50 thousand tons of oil; and 217 thousand tons of diesel fuel – all from russia.
5/11/2025
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russia – the Main Source of Military and Hybrid Threat to Latvia

The Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIDD) of Latvia emphasizes the intensification of the activities of the general staff of the russian armed forces of the rf, in particular: preparation and implementation of sabotage and subversive actions, including arson attacks on Latvian enterprises; collecting intelligence on NATO infrastructure; attempts to assassinate individuals; recruitment of Latvian citizens without obvious ties to the rf.
5/11/2025
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May 11, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has said that the EU is ready to impose tough sanctions against russia in case of violation of the ceasefire during a potential truce. “We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire. It must be implemented without preconditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations. The ball is now in russia’s court,” said the President of the European Commission.
5/11/2025
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Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine Following the Meeting in Kyiv

They agreed that starting Monday, May 12, there should be a full and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days. They concurred that an unconditional ceasefire by definition cannot be subject to any conditions. If russia calls for such conditions, this can only be considered as an effort to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy. They agreed to pass a strong 17th EU sanctions package and to coordinate it with sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom and Norway, as well as by the United States.
5/11/2025
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May 10, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

The European Union, Denmark, France, and Italy have agreed to transfer EUR 1 billion of funding provided by the European Peace Fund from the proceeds of russia’s blocked assets to support the Ukrainian defense industry.
5/10/2025
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May 9, 2025 Ukraine and the World – Against russia’s Aggression. Sanctions in Action

russian civil aviation, which is suffering from Western sanctions, is already at the limit of its technical capabilities, the russian academy of sciences has said. soviet-made aircrafts, including all types of the AN family, have significant engine problems, which is why they crash from time to time. Since such aircrafts carry out 100 % of transportations in the Far East and the Far North, they are forced to be reduced to a minimum, as the risk of transportation increases to a maximum.
5/9/2025
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A Ceasefire, Lasting and Reliable, Will Be a Real Indicator of Movement Toward Peace; America Can Help with This – Address by the President

Ukraine is ready for a full ceasefire starting right now, from this very moment – a 30-day silence. But it must be real. No missile or drone strikes, no hundreds of assaults on the front. The Russians must respond appropriately – by supporting the ceasefire. They must prove their willingness – willingness to end the war. This isn’t the first time, we are offering this once again. Thirty days that could become the beginning of years of peace.
5/9/2025
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The Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in the Second World War of 1939-1945

The Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine honors the feat of the Ukrainian people and the outstanding contribution of Ukrainian warriors as part of the Anti-Hitler Coalition in the defeat of the Nazi invaders.Immortalizing  the memory of those who died in World War II, which was launched by two totalitarian regimes with the tacit unwillingness of the world’s most powerful states to resist the aggressors, we express our respect and gratitude to all those who fought against Nazism and evil.
5/8/2025
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Address by the President on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, 1939–1945

Eighty years ago, Nazism was defeated in World War II. And this day reminds us of an important pattern: every evil inevitably comes to an end. Every occupier eventually leaves our land. Life always returns. And this is what we are standing for today. This is what will happen one day.
5/8/2025
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russia Is Facing Large-Scale Smuggling –  a Problem of the 1990s

At this, since 2022, the annual rate of smuggling has been growing by an average of 25-30  %. As a result, in the first months of 2025, 121 criminal proceedings worth more than USD 18.5 million were opened. Last year, the russian customs authorities opened 419 criminal cases on smuggling, which is  by 60 % more than in 2022 (258 cases).
5/8/2025