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President’s Office insists process of Ukraine’s accession to EU and NATO is linked

The Office of the President of Ukraine does not believe that the opinion that Ukraine's accession to the EU and NATO are separate processes is reasonable.

Source: Ihor Zhovkva, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, during the presentation of a survey of Ukrainians on the mood of Ukrainian society in the areas of foreign policy and security

Details: The representative of the Office of the President of Ukraine insists that the option of Ukraine's withdrawal from NATO is not on the agenda, and Kyiv insists on the possibility of moving forward on this path before the end of the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Quote from Zhovkva: "Negotiations on receiving an invitation to join NATO at this stage will continue."

Ihor Zhovkva also commented on the results of a survey, which shows that the majority of Ukrainians believe that joining NATO and the EU are not linked and that, therefore, Ukraine can join the European Union without joining the Alliance. The deputy head of the President’s Office disagreed with this opinion.

Quote from Zhovkva: "These are absolutely related issues – integration into NATO and the EU. We can talk a lot about whether it is possible to join the EU without NATO, and there are indeed countries that are members of the EU but not NATO, but obviously, this is not the case for Ukraine. We have already made sure that neutrality is unacceptable for us."

Background: Earlier, another survey showed that only 20% of Ukrainians do not believe that Ukraine will join NATO.

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December 10, 2024
The EU defense commissioner wants to increase EU defense spending by 900%.

FinancePoliticsWar The EU defense commissioner wants to increase EU defense spending by 900%. Tuesday, December 10, 2024

EU defense and space commissioner Andrius Kubilius wants the next seven-year EU budget to include around €100B for defense needs. The current seven-year EU budget, which exceeds €1T, only includes €10B for defense.

Kubilius said rebuilding the EU defense industry after decades of decline following the Cold War will require a lot of money. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has previously spoken of the need to increase European defense spending by another €500B over the next decade.

Kubilius said finding the money would be difficult, but without it, all defense plans remain “theoretical.” The new money could come from increasing the EU budget, issuing joint debt, and easing rules for institutions such as the European Investment Bank.

Kubilius suggested that the EU review its fiscal rules regarding defense spending.

December 10, 2024
A military airfield in the Saratov region of Russia is attacked by drones

A drone attack was attempted at a military airfield in the Saratov region of Russia. According to the governor, Roman Busargin, the attack was stopped, the UAV was eliminated, and there were no casualties.

The governor of the Saratov region, Roman Busargin, claims that the attempted UAV attack on the military airfield has been stopped. There are no reports of casualties or damage.

Details

According to the governor of the Saratov Region Roman busargina: "Today, the attack on the military airfield was stopped, as a result of which the UAV was eliminated." All necessary emergency services are working on site. There are no preliminary damages or injuries, he added.

Recall

13 drones of the SBU and MTR attacked the Aleksinsky chemical plant in the Russian Federation, where they produce gunpowder for the army. due to the release of acids, the gunpowder production Shop smokes, the CHPP and Power Line are damaged.

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December 10, 2024
Russian attacks against Donetsk, Kherson oblasts kill 3, injure 14 over past day

Russian attacks across Ukraine killed at least three civilians and injured at least 14 over the past day, regional authorities reported on the morning of Dec. 10.

Russian strikes against Donetsk Oblast killed two people and injured seven, Governor Vadym Filashkin reported.

One death and two injuries were reported after attacks against the town of Mykolaivka, and the same casualty figures were recorded in the village of Stara Mykolaivka. Two people were injured in the town of Kostiantynivka and one in Novoekonomichne, the governor said.

In Kherson Oblast, one person was killed and seven injured in Russian attacks, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.

Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Luhansk, Mykolaiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia oblasts were also attacked, but no casualties were reported.

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December 10, 2024
First results of the project “HOME – Compensation for destroyed housing”: more than 1800 families have already received new housing

As part of the HOME project, more than 1,800 families whose homes were destroyed received compensation through housing certificates. Ukraine received a second tranche of €30 million from the Council of Europe Development Bank to pay for more than 800 certificates.

As part of the project “HOME: Compensation for Destroyed Housing” project, more than 1,800 people whose housing was destroyed have exercised their right to compensation using a housing certificate and purchased new housing.

This is reported by The Ministry of community and territory development of Ukraine, writes UNN.

Details

This was made possible thanks to the financial support of the Development Bank of the Council of Europe in the framework of the Project "HOME: compensation for destroyed housing".

This year, in June, during the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Ukraine and the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) signed a loan agreement worth 100 million euros

Ukraine has received the second tranche of 30 million euros, which is used to pay for more than 800 housing certificates. The Development Bank of the Council of Europe, based on the results of the distribution of the first tranche in the amount of 70 million euros, allocated the following financing in accordance with the terms of the agreement

-said Deputy Prime Minister for restoration Alexey Kuleba.

The Project" HOME: compensation for destroyed housing " provides that owners of housing certificates received under the state program of compensation for damaged and destroyed housing will be able to purchase new homes instead of those destroyed due to Russian aggression.

First of all, the program is valid for participants of military operations, defenders and defenders who are returning and in need of recovery, people with disabilities and large families.

The funds have already been credited to the current account of Ukrposhta. Currently, owners of housing certificates receive notifications in the Diya app or in their personal account on the Diya portal about booking funds. Then they choose housing and apply to a notary to formalize the purchase and sale agreement within 30 days. Cooperation with the Council of Europe Development Bank to support affected individuals continues in 2025

,” said Deputy Minister Natalia Kozlovska.

Currently, the state register of damaged and destroyed property (RPSM) has recorded more than 240 thousand real estate objects. The state continues to work to support people affected by Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine.

recall

The Cabinet of ministers allowed to buy housing no older than 10 years in Chernihiv, Kharkiv, Zaporizhia, Sumy and Kherson regions under the yoselya program. This will facilitate the return of people to unoccupied territories and support internally displaced persons.

December 10, 2024
Ferdinand demands Man Utd sell their ‘s**t’ players in ‘brutal’ rant: ‘Get them the f**k out’

Rio Ferdinand has told Man Utd to sell their “s**t” players and become more “brutal” with players who “have been there too long”.

The Red Devils have been in terrible form so far this season with Erik ten Hag losing his job after just three wins in their first nine Premier League matches.

And it hasn’t got much better since with Man Utd currently 13th in the Premier League table with just five wins in 15 Premier League fixtures.

New boss Ruben Amorim has continued the club’s inconsistent form with the Portuguese head coach overseeing one draw, one win and two defeats in the Premier League.

Bringing in a new manager has not been an immediate fix and Ferdinand thinks more blame must lie at the feet of the players with the Man Utd legend urging the club to get rid of any “s**t” ones.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand said: “I just hope they are this brutal with the s**t players that are there.

“If there’s any s**t players there – and as fans we could all name one we don’t think are good enough – if they have been there too long or are just not good enough, be as brutal with them and get them the f**k out, quick, ASAP.

“I hope they are like that but it’s different with players with the contacts and the layers. But please be as brutal, please.”

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe has clearly not been happy with their start to the season or their recruitment in the summer with Dan Ashworth leaving Man Utd earlier this week.

Despite a statement claiming the departure was by “mutual consent”, Man Utd legend Gary Neville insists there must have been a fall-out of some kind.

Neville said on NBC Sports: “Something like that can’t be mutual.

“I think when INEOS came to Manchester United, everyone knew that there were going to be big changes and there has been massive redundancies within the club, a complete overhaul of the executive of the club in terms of the CEO, CFO, sporting director, technical director, manager, obviously, just recently as well.

“You would have expected large changes but not changes for this position. Dan Ashworth was headhunted for many, many months. He was chased for about ten months, he was on gardening leave for around four of five months, he was paid millions of pounds.

“I worked with Dan Ashworth at the FA for probably two years and he’s been very successful wherever he’s been, at Brighton, West Brom, the FA and Newcastle most recently.

“I’m really shocked that this has happened and it’s not a great look at all. It’s something that’s going to need a lot of explaining and I think the statement that the club have put out is really poor.”

December 10, 2024
Tyson receives million-dollar lawsuit over fight with Jake Paul

Cyprus-based Medier has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against Mike Tyson for breach of the promotional contract. The company demands a refund of the fee and compensation for promotion expenses due to the termination of the agreement for the sake of the fight with Paul.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has received a lawsuit worth more than $1.5 million from a Cypriot company that claims the former heavyweight boxing champion wrongfully terminated his promotional contract to fight Jake Paul. This is reported by UNN with reference to AP.

Medier, which promotes the Rabona bookmaker, has filed a lawsuit in the High Court of London against Tyson and his company Tyrannic.

The lawsuit alleges that Tyson terminated the agreement in March, claiming that Medier violated their agreement, which was signed in January.

"The real reason for Mr. Tyson and Tyrannic's hasty and illegal termination of the contract was that Mr. Tyson entered into a Netflix – sponsored deal to fight influential man Jake Paul," the lawsuit says.

Medier is demanding a refund of more than.800,000 of the fee paid to Tyson, "in exchange for which no services were provided," and 7 729,000 of "useless production and promotion costs," the lawsuit says.

Tyson, 58, earned.20 million from a fight with Paul, 27, that took place last month in front of more than 70,000 fans at Dallas Cowboys stadium. Paul won by unanimous decision in eight rounds. The fight was broadcast live on Netflix.

Tyson's lawyers allege that Medier violated the contract by not getting Tyson's approval for the promotional materials.

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December 10, 2024
The SSO reported technical problems in submitting a report on transfer through “Army+”

The Special Operations Forces reported technical problems when submitting reports through the Army+ app. Servicemen are asked to contact the SSO hotline in case of system failure.

Currently, there are certain technical problems that arise in the process of submitting an application for transfer to combat military units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Army+ application. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Command of the Special Operations Forces.

"To the attention of military personnel who have expressed a desire to transfer to combat military units of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Army+app! Now there are certain technical problems that arise in the process of submitting a report through the Army + app, " the report says.

The command of the Special Operations Forces, if you receive a refusal in the application, asks you to contact the hotline of the Unified recruitment center of the MTR of the armed forces of Ukraine at the phone number 0800 357 174.

"We inform you that work is currently underway to include certain military units of the MSPO in the list of priority recruitment," the report says.

addition

on November 15, the Army+ app launched the function of transferring from a unit.

December 10, 2024
Russians attack on 3 fronts over 100 times and assault Ukrainian positions in Kursk Oblast

A total of 175 combat clashes have occurred on the battlefield over the past day, with Ukrainian defenders repelling over 100 Russian attacks on the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove and Vremivka fronts. The Russians have tried to break through Ukrainian defences in Kursk Oblast 11 times.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 08:00 on 10 December

Details: On the Kharkiv front, the Russians conducted six offensive operations near the settlements of Hlyboke and Vovchansk.

On the Kupiansk front, seven combat clashes occurred. Ukraine’s defence forces repelled Russian attacks near the settlements of Lozova and Zahryzove.

On the Lyman front, Ukrainian forces stopped 14 Russian attacks. The Russians concentrated their efforts near the settlements of Hrekivka, Zelenyi Hai, Nadiia, Makiivka, Torske and Yampolivka.

On the Kramatorsk front, the Russians tried to advance near the settlements of Chasiv Yar and Orikhovo-Vasylivka twice, but both were stopped by Ukrainian forces.

On the Toretsk front, the Russians tried to advance near the settlements of Toretsk, Shcherbynivka and Nelipivka eight times.

On the Pokrovsk front, Ukrainian defenders repelled 51 Russian attacks. The Russians were most active near the settlements of Myroliubivka, Lysivka, Promin, Dachenke, Chumatske and Shevchenko.

On the Kurakhiv front, Ukraine’s defence forces continued to hold back the Russians. The Russians tried to break through Ukrainian defences near the settlements of Sontsivka, Stari Terny, Zoria, Dalne, Dachne and Kurakhove 40 times.

On the Vremivka front, Ukrainian forces stopped 27 Russian attacks towards the settlements of Kostiantynopolske, Novosilka and near Sukhi Yaly, Storozheve, Neskuchne and Blahodatne.

On the Prydniprovske front, the Russians conducted seven unsuccessful attempts to capture Ukrainian positions.

On the Volyn and Polissia fronts, the operational situation has not changed significantly. There is no evidence of any offensive Russian groups being formed in the area.

On the border with Chernihiv and Sumy oblasts, the Russians are maintaining their military presence, conducting reconnaissance activities and shelling.

The Ukrainian operation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast is ongoing. The Russians conducted 11 assaults on Ukrainian positions over the past day.

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December 10, 2024
The fall of the Assad regime might weaken Putin’s position during peace negotiations with Ukraine.

PoliticsWar The fall of the Assad regime might weaken Putin’s position during peace negotiations with Ukraine. Tuesday, December 10, 2024

The Kremlin has actively supported Assad since 2015, when Russian troops intervened in the Syrian civil war, providing him with military and political assistance. Therefore, the rapid fall of the Assad regime could lead to a serious political crisis in Moscow, as the Kremlin is trying to maintain its military positions in Syria. Assad’s fall is also a massive blow to Russia’s status on the international stage as a reliable security partner and weakens Moscow’s strategic position in the region. It also negatively affects Putin’s ambitions to create a multipolar world in which Russia and other authoritarian allies would play a key role. Moreover, the CNN senior editor believes that the fall of the Assad regime increases concerns about the instability of the Putin regime itself, casting doubt on its ability to maintain power in Russia. “The collapse of the Assad regime could potentially weaken Putin’s position in negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, especially if Putin’s latest nuclear threats are perceived as empty talk,” the analyst notes.

December 10, 2024