Ukraine News in brief. Thursday 6 July. [Ukrainian sources]

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Trump called on Russia to stop destabilization in Ukraine.  How Donald Trump has played Vladimir Putin’s game. Presidents Trump and Duda discussed situation in Ukraine and Belorussian-Russian Zapad-2017 drills.  Trump admits the possibility of Russian interference in the elections in the United States.  British instructors have prepared more than 5 thousand Ukrainian soldiers. Mercenaries refuse to perform military service in the 2nd AK "LC" and massively flee to Russia.  The militants are preparing provocations on the eve of the G20 summit to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the eyes of the world community.  Obama administration is responsible for what is happening now in Ukraine - Yanukovych.

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Fugitive ex-President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych said that the administration of former US President Baraka Obamy to blame for the crisis in Ukraine.

As reported Tsenzor.NET , informs the " Herald".

. "In Europe, the United States is responsible for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, Germany, it is supported by France are obliged to join, because the previous administration is responsible for what is happening in Ukraine", - he said.

Recall Yanukovych is charged with three articles of the Criminal Code of Ukraine: Part 5 of Article 27 (high treason), Part 2, Article 437 (.. aiding in the conduct of a war of aggression); Part 3 of Article 110 (aiding in the infringement on the territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine, resulting in the deaths or other serious consequences)..

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On the eve of the G20 summit of information warfare units of the Armed Forces through the controlled media spread disinformation materials to discredit the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the eyes of the world community.

As reported Tsenzor.NET , it said in a statement the press service of GUR Defense.

"On the eve of the summit of" Big Twenty "(G20, 7-8 July this year, Hamburg) information warfare units of the Armed Forces through the controlled media spread disinformation materials for the purpose of misleading the representatives of the OSCE, the charges ATO forces in an attempt to escalate the conflict, to discredit the Armed Forces Ukraine in the eyes of the world ", - the report says.

Gur noted that the creation of relevant information occasions used disguised as Ukrainian military servicemen Armed Forces, which mimic the action of "Ukrainian DRG" shelled their positions and civilian targets.

In addition, as reported by the Ukrainian intelligence, set dummy explosive devices and rumors about the "criminal acts Ukrainian saboteurs and prevent terrorist acts."

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The parts and units of the 2nd "army corps" LC continuing instances of autocratic leaving places of service.

As reported Tsenzor.NET, it said in a statement the press service of GUR Defense.

"The parts and units of 1, 2 AK Russian Armed Forces are continuing instances of autocratic leaving places of service. It was found hiding command 9 separate assault motorized rifle regiment of marines (Novoazovsk) 1 AK fact of leaving the military of one of the subordinate units firing positions (almost at full strength). the command of the regiment carried out the investigation of this incident,"- said in a statement.

However, it is reported that the military 2 separate motorized rifle brigade (Lugansk) 2 AK are not willing to perform military service voluntarily left the military unit and the decrease in the Russian Federation.

"In order to conceal the real number of deserters, the command of the brigade prepares them as those who are on vacation," - noted in the GUR Defense Ministry's press service.

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Since 2015 the British instructors held a training of more than 5000 members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine", said British Defense Secretary Maykl Fellon.

It was about this at a meeting with Defense Minister M.Fellona Ukraine Stepan Poltorak, writes Minooborony UK, reports Tsenzor.NET with reference to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

"Instructors UK has trained over 5 thousand APU soldiers that 1 thousand more than planned ... This is a clear message -.. We are committed to supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine UK strengthens its position in the world, while remaining close to their Ukrainian friends."- M.Fellon said.

He added that the UK model optimizes the training as part of Operation "Orbital" by focusing on the cycle "Teach coach "(Train-the-trainer).

"We expect that these changes will contribute to the continued operation of the APU in the preparation of next year", - he said.

As is well known training program for Ukrainian military by British instructors, in particular on the identification of mines and improvised explosive devices, providing medical care and on logistics will be held before the beginning of 2018.

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President Donald Trump says he believes in the possibility of Russian intervention in the US presidential election in 2016.

It is reported by The Associated Press , reports Tsenzor.NET.

According to him, such also could make other countries.

"In fact, nobody knows for sure," - he said.

Trump says that US President Barack Obama has been known to intervene in the electoral process.

"I think a lot of people involved. This is a long time ... Many, many years. Barack Obama, when he was president, found out about it... In August. The elections were in November. It was a very long time, he did nothing. why he did not do anything about it, he was told that it was a Russian, "- said it at a press conference with the President of Poland Andzheem Duda in Warsaw.

is known that US intelligence agencies have long accused Russia of cyber attacks - in particular, of hacking into servers Committee of the Democratic Party during the election campaign in the United States. The goal of cyber-attacks, according to them, was the desire to help Donald Trump, who eventually won the presidential election.

The administration of former President Barack Obama announced that the Russian president would be directly relevant to the operation of the hacker, which had to interfere with the election process in the United States. The Kremlin has consistently denied any involvement in cyber attacks.

Donald Trump has long called exaggerated messages to intervene Russian hackers in the electoral process, but after reviewing the report of the special services provided by him in January, has somewhat changed his tone.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda held talks in Warsaw on July 6, during which the parties discussed Poland's security and economic independence, as well as Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

Censor.NET reports citing Interfax-Ukraine.

Polish Presidential Administration wrote on Twitter the two presidents talked about the U.S. troops in Poland, strengthening security in this part of Europe, about the situation in Ukraine, as well as the upcoming Zapad-2017 drills of Russian and Belorussian troops in Belarus, Liga reported.



Trump reiterated his country's commitment to maintaining peace and security in Central and Eastern Europe.

Read more: Trump, Putin to meet on July 7, - aide to Russian president

"Our strong alliance with Poland and NATO remains critical to deterring conflict and ensuring that war between great powers never again ravages Europe and that the world will be a safer and better place. America is committed to maintaining peace and security in Central and Eastern Europe. We are working with Poland in response to Russia's actions and destabilizing behavior," the U.S. president said.

Trump said there were 5,000 U.S. servicemen in Poland now.

The U.S. President also welcomed Poland's important role in the issues of bilateral military cooperation, as well as the fight against terrorism, in particular against ISIS.

Trump arrived in Warsaw on July 5 on a 16-hour visit. He is also scheduled to meet the president of Croatia there.

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President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law "On amendments to some laws of Ukraine on foreign policy of Ukraine", which is one of the priorities defined integration into NATO.

This was reported by the presidential press service.

"One of the priorities of national interests of Ukraine document defines integration into Euro-Atlantic security space with the aim of gaining membership in NATO," - said in a statement.

It is noted that for this purpose Ukraine will intensify efforts to reform the entire complex, including the security and defense sectors.

"From now on, the course of Ukraine's accession to NATO is clearly defined as one of the key factors in Ukraine's state policy.

He signed the Law of Ukraine "On amendments to some laws of Ukraine regarding the foreign policy of Ukraine", which defines membership of the Alliance as one of the priorities of the national interests of the state.

Ahead is the active work on reforming the security and defense sectors, which will allow us to meet the criteria for membership."

Recall, June 8 Parliament supported the bill on the definition of a strategic foreign policy priority of the state NATO membership.

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The US president’s America First stance has seen him surrender his nation’s power

Donald Trump can be restrained — in what he does, if not always in what he says. Changing the president’s mind is another thing altogether. So a senior figure in the US administration describes the constant struggle about the direction of America’s foreign policy between Mr. Trump and his cabinet’s grown-ups. To take one example. The president has accepted, albeit grudgingly, that he cannot reauthorize torture in the interrogation of terrorists or enemy combatants. James Mattis simply said “No”. It does not work and is abhorrent to American values, the secretary of defense argued. Mr. Trump has complied, but no one in the White House doubts he still thinks torture works. Much the same can be said about the president’s attitude to alliances. From time to time Mr. Mattis or General HR McMaster, the national security adviser, persuade him to recommit to the mutual defense provisions at the heart of NATO or bilateral treaties with Japan and South Korea, which have guaranteed the peace in East Asia. They have not persuaded him of the worth of those alliances as a multiplier of US power. The relationship with Russia falls into the same category. Mr. Trump would like to do a deal with Vladimir Putin when the two leaders meet at this week’s gathering of G20 leaders in Hamburg. The odds are that the cabinet grown-ups will block anything substantive, although nothing can be ruled out with so volatile and meretricious a president. What aides and advisers cannot do is change Mr. Trump’s worldview. The multiple investigations into Russian interference in the US election and possible collusion with Mr Trump’s campaign have not dulled the US president’s infatuation with his Russian counterpart. Left to his own devices, he would lift the US sanctions imposed after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in return for Mr. Putin’s collaboration in Syria and Kremlin acquiescence in US efforts to contain Iran………………

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US President Donald Trump said that Russia's actions in Europe are "destabilizing."

This Trump said in Warsaw at a press conference with the President of Poland Andrzej Dudoyu Thursday, 6 July, "Interfax-Ukraine".

"We are working with Poland and respond to Russia's actions and its destabilizing behavior" - said Trump.

He said, "alliance between Poland and NATO is critical for containment of conflicts."

"America is set up to support peace and security in Central and Eastern Europe" - said Trump.

Later, during a speech in Warsaw in his speech, Trump called on Russia to stop "destabilizing" policy in Ukraine.

"We call on Russia to cease its destabilizing activity in Ukraine and wherever it is, and support of hostile regimes, including Syria and Iran," - said Tram.

Recall, on Thursday, July 6, US President Donald Trump on his working visit for Poland.

Earlier, Polish Foreign Minister Witold Vaschykovskyy reported that Trump during his visit to the country "with Polish counterparts to discuss Russian-Ukrainian war."

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US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the meeting discussed many issues, including the problem of North Korea, the Middle East, Ukraine, and the summit of G20.

As the Tsenzor.NET , reported Reuters and referring to the representative of the Government of Germany Steffen Zayberta.

Merkel and Trump met in Hamburg on the eve of the summit G20, which will take place July 7-8.

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The presence of US troops in Poland was one of the topics of conversation Donald Trump and Andrzej Duda in Warsaw.

The US president said that US troops will remain in Poland, said Tsenzor.NET referring to Radio Poland .

"We are not talking about guarantees, but US troops are present in Poland for a long time, the number of our soldiers in the country reached 5 th. And we will stay here and continue to work with Poland" - said the US president.

Donald Trump also said that Poland is not only a friend of the US, but also an important ally and partner in military cooperation.

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Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that the G20 summit could mediate between President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.

This is Merkel told reporters on Thursday, July 6, after arriving in Hamburg at the meeting of the "Group of Twenty", the Tsenzor.NET referring to DW.

Chairman of the German government explained that its role is "not to be a mediator, and to contribute" to resolve the situation. Relevant questions journalists sounded harsh statements shortly after Trump to Russia made by him during a visit to Poland.

Chancellor of Germany expressed the hope that the dialogue on the sidelines of the Hamburg Summit might help move forward settlement of the Syrian conflict. In addition, she said, will be attempted for convergence Kyiv and Moscow. On Saturday, July 8, fields G20 meeting could take place macron French President Emmanuel, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Angela Merkel in a truncated "Norman" format.

In Merkel's planned 45-minute conversation with Trump in a local hotel before the official start of the summit.

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United Kingdom Ukraine is ready to transfer military equipment.

This is in common with Prime Minister Vladimir Groisman press conference in London, said Foreign Minister Boris Johnson UK, reports Tsenzor.NET with reference to Ukrainian News.

"Great Britain is ready to provide non-lethal military assistance to Ukraine, this nautical equipment and cars, and we will support Ukraine", - said Johnson.

He added that the UK is one of the countries that has been acting for that sanctions from Russia were not removed.

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"Gazprom" will have to execute the Stockholm arbitration, or lose its assets abroad, particularly gas supplied to Europe.

The broadcast Espreso.TV said Chief Business Officer "Naftogaz Ukraine" Yuri Vitrenko, reports Tsenzor.NET .

"We do not see options for" Gazprom "it it does not fulfill the Stockholm arbitration. The situation is different from, for example," Yukos "because here we are talking not about Russia but about" Gazprom". This corporation is a legal entity in which the assets abroad, there is no sovereign immunity. "Gazprom" will be forced to implement the decisions,"- said Vitrenko.

He said that arbitration has not made a final verdict, but some unpleasant decisions for Ukraine wait should not.

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In Kiev street Grushevskogo driver of foreign cars hit a crowd of people protesting the walls of the Cabinet.

Told Denis Kryvolap who posted Facebook video of the scene.



The driver moved to the car brand Porsche Panamera black. As a result of the incident injured one man, who moved up the machine. Details on the status of the victim is still lacking.

As reported by ASN , to the offender immediately flew stones and loudspeaker. According to witnesses, the driver could hear the strong smell of fumes.

At the scene are police officers who took car ring. One of the activists were taken to the police station.






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Kantslerka Angela Merkel during a meeting with US President Donald Trump said that Europe can no longer rely on the US as a partner in the world.

This was reported by Voice of America.

Heads of State met in Hamburg on the eve of the summit G20.

According to the press secretary of Merkel, leaders discussed issues related to the war in Donbas, North Korea, the Middle East and issues of "Big Twenty".

Merkel added during the meeting that Germany and China can work together to solve global problems.

Trump, for his part, spoke critically about Merkel efforts to expand the program receiving immigrants in Germany.

Ransshe Merkel said that without Ukraine at the G20 summit Ukrainian issue is not resolved.

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Russian tennis player Daniel Medvedev fined for unsportsmanlike behavior during the match Wimbledon second round against Belgian Ruben Bemelmansa

It is reported by the BBC.

A fine of $ 14,500, which included three penalties once the violation - a warning during the game, general behavior and penalties after the match. Thus, the Russian had to pay almost all Wimbledon earned the prize for access to the second round.

In the match against Bemelmansa Medvedev returned to the game after the score 0: 2 in sets and in deciding led 2: 0 Break, but then gave up their supply. Medvedev then went before a judge on the tower and asked to call a supervisor to change the arbitrator. According to the Russians, the match referee Mariana Alves evaluated episodes biased against him.

After that point Medvedev gave a game three in a row and lost in the final per set 3: 6. After the match he took the wallet and tossed a few coins at the judge, but later said it meant nothing.

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