Ukraine crisis. News in brief. Sunday 10 July. [Ukrainian sources]

SUNDAY

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News:
Putin's Russian forces attacked 51 times yesterday.
Nato-Ukraine joint statement released - see below - link to Nato website.
Also photos from summit.

Update - 3 Ukrainian soldiers killed yesterday, and 16 wounded. Ukraine needs Nato asap.

Weather:
Another relatively coolish day. High maybe of 23. Comfortable. Party cloudy.

ATO: In Mariupol area militant snipers active
http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2016/07/10/7114290/
Sunday, July 10, 2016, 7:41

For the past day militants opened fire 51 times on the forces ATO units, including agreements with Minsk banned weapons.
The press center ATO Staff reports page on Facebook.
In particular, the 24 attacks recorded in Donetsk, Mariupol and 22 to 5 in Lugansk areas.
In May Lugansk and Donetsk region the militants used a 122 mm artillery. In addition, they used 120mm mortars near settlements Novoselivka. Avdiivka, Dacha,... With grenade launchers and small arms firing by terrorists Novgorod, Zaitsev and Avdiyivka.
In Mariupol direction in the area of militants Shyrokynoho beaten by Ukrainian forces with 120 mm mortars, grenade launchers and small arms. Also mortars caliber 120mm terrorists fired at Chermalyk. Krasnogorivka militants fired 82 mm mortars and armored vehicles. In Mar'yintsi, Talakivtsi and snipers Novotroickoe active militants.
In Luhansk gunmen fired from grenade launchers to the forces ATO in Lugansk and villages Novoolekandrivtsi. Fired at positions of Ukrainian forces at Novozvanivky with heavy machine guns.

2:30
Moldova wants to replace Russian peacekeepers in Transnistria
http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2016/07/10/7114284/
....Moldova insists on replacing Russian peacekeepers in the security zone on the Dniester international multinational mission of civilian observers under the auspices of the UN.
The Minister of Defence of Moldova Anatol Shalaru in his speech at the Warsaw Summit, reports "Ukrinform".
"For 25 years in the Republic of Moldova illegally residing troops of the Russian Federation. We are writing to support our initiative on the transformation of the peacekeeping mission in the Transnistrian region in a multinational civil mission. We insist also on withdrawal of the Moldovan forces and armaments of the Russian Federation in accordance with international obligations related ", - he said....
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Nothing will happen. Russian "peacekeepers" - what a joke. Contradiction in terms. Another illegally occupied area - by Russians - once again.

20:18
Polish President will visit Kyiv on Independence Day
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Nice move.
Would be nice to see Obama. Don't think he has ever visited Ukraine. And probably never will.

21:05
Poroshenko told Russian journalists when elections will be held in Donbass
http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2016/07/9/7114277/
President Petro Poroshenko reiterated that local elections in Donbass will be only when the Russian troops will be withdrawn from the territory of Ukraine.
According to "Interfax-Ukraine" after briefing the Ukrainian President for talks on the margins of the NATO Summit in Warsaw to Poroshenko Russian journalists came with the issue of when elections will be held in Donbass.
Ukrainian president stopped in front of reporters and said, "When the Russians stop killing Ukrainians, and as soon as the Russian occupation forces withdraw from the territory of Ukraine."
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Don't expect to read this from Shaun Walker's buddy "journalists" in Russia. Or in Seamus Milne's Stalin loving Guardian.

20:56
Poroshenko and G5 start thinking how to make the agreement work Minsk
...."We clearly emphasized that should be released all hostages that SMM OSCE should have access to all the occupied territories, access to uncontrolled areas of Ukraine-Russia border to prevent infiltration of a Russian regular troops, mercenaries, winding equipment, artillery, ammunition and fuel, that all conditions for the start of the political process, "- said Poroshenko.

see also
Decision on Ukraine-NATO summit in Warsaw: full text - but here, in Ukrainian
http://www.eurointegration.com.ua/articles/2016/07/9/7051883/

Level of Ukraine-NATO cooperation is unprecedented - Joint statement of Ukraine-NATO Commission
http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/riven-vzayemodiyi-ukrayini-z-nato-ye-bezprecedentnim-spilna-37615
....The statement reads that “Russia continues aggressive actions undermining sovereignty, territorial integrity and security of Ukraine and violating the international law. This seriously affects stability and security of the entire Euro-Atlantic region”....

President following G5+Ukraine meeting: We coordinated our efforts for Russia to fulfill its commitments
http://www.president.gov.ua/en/news/mi-duzhe-chitko-skoordinuvali-nashi-zusillya-dlya-vikonannya-37617
In the framework of the NATO Summit, the G5+Ukraine meeting was held with participation of President Petro Poroshenko, President of the United States Barack Obama, Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel, President of France Francois Hollande, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron and Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi.
“We have thoroughly elaborated mechanisms of coordination of our efforts on ensuring coordinated actions in the implementation of the undertaken commitments by Russia,” Petro Poroshenko informed following the G5+Ukraine meeting...

Some photos (7) from the Nato summit in Warsaw

Keep your fingers out of the way, Poro!

(Also - notice Nadia Savchenko! I missed her when I first saw this photo!)



Polish President





Poro with some other President



With the gang

Ukraine, Poland sign agreement on military technical cooperation
http://www.unian.info/politics/1409234-ukraine-poland-sign-agreement-on-military-technical-cooperation.html
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No further details.

Joint statement of the NATO-Ukraine Commission at the level of Heads of State and Government
http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_133173.htm?selectedLocale=en
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From the Nato website. Includes -
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2. Despite repeated calls by the Alliance and the international community on Russia to abide by international law, Russia has continued its aggressive actions undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and security, in violation of international law. These developments have serious implications for the stability and security of the entire Euro-Atlantic area.

4. ....We are especially concerned by the harassment and discrimination against the Crimean Tatars and other members of local communities. We once again demand that the Russian de-facto authorities take the necessary measures to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Crimea and to ensure the safety, rights, and freedoms of everyone living on the peninsula.

5. Russia continues to foment a persistent state of instability in eastern Ukraine, which has led to the loss of nearly 10,000 lives in the Donbas and deprived Ukraine of a considerable part of its economic output....

6. We call on Russia to stop its political, military and financial support to the militants and to implement its commitments under the Minsk Package of Measures including the withdrawal of its forces and military equipment from the territory of Ukraine and to allow Ukraine to reinstate full control over its state border....

The Warsaw declaration on Transatlantic Security
http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_133168.htm?selectedLocale=en

[Extracts]

1. Today, our nations face an unprecedented range of security challenges, including the terrorism that has struck hard in many of our countries; Russia’s actions, especially in Ukraine, that undermine the rules-based order in Europe; and the instability in the Middle East and North Africa. ....

9. We believe in a Europe whole, free and at peace. NATO will provide more support to Ukraine and Georgia, and continue to assist the Republic of Moldova. ...

11. We remain committed to NATO’s Open Door policy, which has strengthened the Alliance and contributed to Euro-Atlantic security. We look forward to welcoming our newest member, Montenegro, to our community of values. ...

Warsaw Summit Communiqué
http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/official_texts_133169.htm?selectedLocale=en

[extracts]

10. Russia’s destabilising actions and policies include: the ongoing illegal and illegitimate annexation of Crimea, which we do not and will not recognise and which we call on Russia to reverse; the violation of sovereign borders by force; the deliberate destabilisation of eastern Ukraine; large-scale snap exercises contrary to the spirit of the Vienna Document, and provocative military activities near NATO borders, including in the Baltic and Black Sea regions and the Eastern Mediterranean; its irresponsible and aggressive nuclear rhetoric, military concept and underlying posture; and its repeated violations of NATO Allied airspace.  In addition, Russia’s military intervention, significant military presence and support for the regime in Syria, and its use of its military presence in the Black Sea to project power into the Eastern Mediterranean have posed further risks and challenges for the security of Allies and others.

17. Russia bears full responsibility for the serious deterioration of the human rights situation on the Crimean peninsula, in particular the discrimination against the Crimean Tatars and other members of local communities.  We demand that the Russian de facto authorities take the necessary measures to ensure the safety, rights, and freedoms of everyone living on the peninsula.  International monitoring structures must be allowed to carry out their essential work in view of the protection of human rights.  We condemn Russia’s ongoing and wide-ranging military build-up in Crimea, and are concerned by Russia’s efforts and stated plans for further military build-up in the Black Sea region.

19. Russia, as a signatory to the Minsk Agreements, bears significant responsibility in this regard.  Despite its declared commitment to the Minsk Agreements, Russia continues its deliberate destabilisation of eastern Ukraine, in violation of international law.  Russia continues to provide weapons, equipment, and personnel, as well as financial and other assistance to militant groups, and to intervene militarily in the conflict.  We are extremely concerned by the destabilisation and deteriorating security situation in eastern Ukraine.  We call on Russia to desist from aggressive actions and to use its considerable influence over the militants to meet their commitments in full, especially to allow for the observation of the ceasefire regime, implementation of confidence-building measures, and disarmament.

117.  Ukraine is a long-standing and distinctive partner of the Alliance.  At our Summit here in Warsaw, we are meeting with President Poroshenko and issuing a joint statement.  An independent, sovereign and stable Ukraine, firmly committed to democracy and the rule of law, is key to Euro-Atlantic security.  We stand firm in our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and Ukraine’s right to decide its own future and foreign policy course free from outside interference, as set out in the Helsinki Final Act.  Russia continues to violate Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence.  Despite these challenging circumstances, Ukraine’s government is making progress in implementing wide-ranging reforms towards European and Euro-Atlantic standards, based on democratic values, respect for human rights, minorities and the rule of law, which will be essential in promoting prosperity and long-term stability.  We welcome the steps Ukraine has taken to fight corruption, maintain International Monetary Fund conditionality, reform the judiciary, and move towards decentralisation, but substantial challenges remain and continued efforts are required.  We strongly encourage Ukraine to remain committed to the full implementation of these and other necessary reforms and to ensuring their sustainability.  Recalling our previous Summit decisions, NATO will continue to support Ukraine in carrying out its reform agenda, including through the Annual National Programme in the framework of our Distinctive Partnership.

118.  NATO-Ukraine cooperation is an important part of the Alliance’s contribution to the international community’s efforts to project stability in the Euro-Atlantic area and beyond.  We welcome Ukraine’s intent to further deepen its Distinctive Partnership with NATO, as well as its past and present contributions to NATO-led operations and the NATO Response Force even while it has been defending itself against Russia’s aggressive actions.  Ukraine’s choice to adopt and implement NATO principles and standards, for which its Strategic Defence Bulletin provides a roadmap, will promote greater interoperability between our forces.  The Lithuanian-Polish-Ukrainian Brigade is an important element of this effort.  ....

On Russia’s Ongoing Violations in Ukraine | Statement to the PC
https://osce.usmission.gov/russias-ongoing-violations-ukraine-statement-pc-4-6/#.V3-CNL9YCnE.twitter
....Russia and the separatists perpetuate a high level of violence that harms the civilian population in eastern Ukraine and threatens OSCE monitors. On June 27, separatists attempting to lay mines in Shyrokyne were captured by Ukrainian forces. On June 29, the SMM could not access territory near Debaltseve due to the lack of security. The SMM reported a significant increase in fighting July 1-2, with a record number of ceasefire violations. Fighting was particularly intense around Donetsk city, Avdiivka, and Kominternove. This dangerous situation forced the SMM to withdraw monitors from its forward patrol hub at Svitlodarsk.

The lack of security, fueled by provocative actions taken by combined Russian-separatist forces, including threats to and access restrictions placed on the SMM, demonstrate the need for enhanced SMM monitoring through technical means, such as unmanned aerial vehicles and cameras. However, combined Russian-separatist forces also methodically obstruct these instruments. We note with concern that the SMM is currently without long-range UAVs after these aircraft were downed by live-fire or jamming. ....

Satellite Proof of Russia's 2014 Invasion of Ukraine

Series of three videos
(Thanks to Scotsman Euan Macdonald, twitter, for this]







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Elsewhere, car camrecorder video of Russian shelling of Ukraine. Constant sounds of shelling.



And here, Russian helicopters invading Ukraine

Ukraine wins pat on the back - but little more - from NATO summit
http://uk.reuters.com/article/nato-summit-ukraine-russia-idUKL8N19V0FT

Obama to Step Up Efforts to Reach Ukraine Resolution
http://www.wsj.com/articles/obama-to-meet-with-ukraines-poroshenko-at-nato-summit-1468056698
....Ahead of the meetings, German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with Mr. Obama to discuss Ukraine. After that meeting, Ms. Merkel said they agreed to discuss how to advance the political process and improve security in Ukraine.
“There’s no cease-fire in Ukraine,” Ms. Merkel said. “But that is the precondition for local elections to take place and the political process to go forward.”...

13:06
AP Lysenko Speaker: Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ATO area on July 9 (Gordon)
http://gordonua.com/news/war/spiker-ap-lysenko-v-zone-ato-9-iyulya-pogibli-troe-ukrainskih-voennyh-140119.html
Over the past day, July 9, in the area of ​​anti-terrorist killed three Ukrainian military. This was announced by the speaker of the ATO on the Presidential Administration Andriy Lysenko at the briefing, the correspondent of "Gordon".
"For the past day three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 16 were injured in the fighting in the Donetsk direction Eight of the wounded have received injuries during the shelling of the positions near Lugansk." - He said....

Tomorrow, Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada will pay an official visit to Ukraine (Tsenzor.Net)
http://censor.net.ua/news/396821/zavtra_premer_kanady_tryudo_pribudet_s_ofitsialnym_vizitom_v_ukrainu
...According to the announcement, Trudeau will make a two-day visit to Kiev.
Meeting the President of Petro Poroshenko with the Prime Minister of Canada is scheduled for July 12th....

Snake bites woman at festival in Kiev (24 kanal)
http://24tv.ua/gadyuka_vkusila_zhinku_na_festivali_v_kiyevi_n703824
13:25
During the festival Atlas Weekend in Kyiv on the territory of the National Complex "Expocenter of Ukraine" a woman bitten by a snake....
The incident occurred on Saturday, July 9, at about 20:00. 28-year-old woman was taken to the hospital ambulance to the toxicology department.
Under what circumstances snake attacked the victim, not specified.
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Online translatiion reads -

13:25
Viper bitten by a woman at a festival in Kiev (24 channel)

Maybe she couldn't buy a Hotdog, and got hungry. ?!

Expocenter - quite a large area - most of it wooded. I have walked through much of this area on many occasions. But never seen a snake!

The petition, posted on the website Change.org has become the most popular in history.

More than 780 thousand. People signed online Change.org petition to dissolve the Russian national team. The petition is an initiative of the inhabitants of Tyumen Artem Khasanov. It gathered the most signatures in the history of resource transfers Chempyonat.

"Disband Russia national football team in the current like this, which has not met expectations. Type the new composition. In the saved money to build soccer fields and engage a generation that is growing up. That's 10 years awaited wonders there. Maybe we should change something, maybe we missed something important, "- says the petition, addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the government and the State Duma.

at the European Championships - 2016 Russian team failed to get out of the playoffs . Team Leonid Slutsky played draw with England team (1: 1), and the team lost to Slovakia (1: 2) and the Wales team (0: 3), finishing last in the group.

glavcom.ua In Ukrainian/український

However, it believes that in the future Ukraine should become a member of NATO.

MP Hope Savchenko believes exaggeration to claim that Europe is "tired" of Ukraine.
This opinion is expressed in an interview with Radio Liberty in Lithuania in the framework of the Forum of Lithuanian youth of the world.

"We can not say that it is tired of Ukraine from the people, from what we defend our values. But we can say that tired of the situation that is tightened and does not develop in Ukraine. But I think it can be overcome. I was at a conference Ukraine - NATO in the framework of the NATO summit, and heard a clear definition position of world leaders. I hope that is close to what we want - for peace, for the war. We want to win, Ukraine will be free and have their own distinct borders, "- said the MP.

However, it believes that in the future Ukraine should become a member of NATO.

"In the future, we certainly have to look in that direction. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the world is only two countries - Russia and the US, and the rest - a zone of their interests. Although we are geographically smaller countries, we have the right to determine, in their nation, in its mentality. Therefore, we will protect their rights. And if the enemy has a more human resource, we will unite. I believe that NATO - this is the platform on which this can be done, "- she said.

In Lithuanian Youth Forum gathered world almost four thousand young Lithuanians forty countries, including Ukraine.

During his stay in Lithuania Hope Savchenko met with President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite and Foreign Minister Linas Linkyavichusom. She will also visit the wounded Ukrainian soldiers who are there for rehabilitation.

glavcom.ua In Ukrainian/український

In Ukraine hopes that NATO will send their representatives to coordinate, such as trust funds.

The implementation of a comprehensive package of care (CRC) Ukraine approved in the framework of the NATO-Ukraine Commission at the highest level during the Warsaw Summit, will begin in the coming months. It said Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Klympush Joanna Tsintsadze, reports UNIAN .

"Part of the efficiency measures are a continuation of those programs that have been, but they complemented. So help NATO is already working. New Directions is going to start now, although sometimes the procedure last month. We will try to accelerate. I think that the beginning of the real work in all directions - the issue months ", - the Deputy Prime Minister.

In this regard, she expressed hope that the newly formed Committee for the Coordination of Euro Ukraine will coordinate the activities of ministries and departments. Responding to a question regarding the specific mechanisms for implementing the CRC Klympush-Tsintsadze said that during his stay in the government understood the need to necessary steps were spelled out "on paper".

"Even when there is full awareness of the correctness of intent, direction accuracy, correctness need of a change, it does not work. So for us it is extremely important that the approved program of the Armed Forces of the concrete steps that will ensure the implementation of reforms. In each case, a set of steps that must be registered and approved. Once it is written and approved, then it means that there is a mechanism how to influence to ensure that everything was done, "- she said.

In addition, Klympush-Tsyntsazde noted that Ukraine expects, "and as promised (provided CRC) that NATO will send their representatives to coordinate, such as trust funds." "For us it is extremely important that NATO financially provided those plans, which are the CRC, since intentions may be, can be plans, but may not be financial support. We hope that NATO will fulfill its obligations ", - said Deputy Prime Minister.

When asked about the timing of the CRC, she said, the implementation of measures envisaged by the document, designed for several years. "It can be corrected to improve. We'll see. The main thing - to begin to implement it and see whether there is a need to amend or not. I would like to ultimately we meet the standards of NATO, "- said Klympush-Tsintsadze.

July 9 as part of the NATO summit adopted comprehensive plan to help Ukraine. The plan provides over 40 ways in which the Alliance will support Ukraine in the defense and security fields. July 8th President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko decree formed the Commission for Coordination of Euro Ukraine as a subsidiary body to the head of state. Chairman of the Commission appointed Klympush-Tsintsadze.

glavcom.ua In Ukrainian/український

UOC-MP conducts nationwide procession.

Because of the religious procession on some streets in Kharkiv restricted traffic reports Kharkiv edition "Horodskoy Watch" .

Meanwhile, the social network Twitter were pictures, which show that at least one of the women participating in the course, holds the George Ribbon. Also among the participants are people with badges with the image of Nicholas II.



"Religious procession" is now in Pisochyn. Then plan to walk in Kyiv. At least they say so ", - reported in the Twitter IT Sector.

As you know, Ukrainian sacred procession, organized by the UOC MP, launched on July 9 Pochayiv Lavra in Ternopil region. Participants march went to Kyiv Ternopil. During the trip, participants will visit the sanctuary go Kremenets, Shepetivka, Zhytomyr and other places. In the east procession started from the Holy Dormition Lavra in Donetsk region. July 27, the participants will come to Kyiv to meet with the participants of the procession with the Pochayiv Lavra, where he will celebrate the Day of the Baptism of Rus.

glavcom.ua In Ukrainian/український

There is information that the two agreements aimed at development of cooperation between Ukraine and Canada in field of trade and defense are ready to be signed

Ambassador of Ukraine in Ottawa Andriy Shevchenko said that two agreements aimed at developing cooperation in trade and defense between Ukraine and Canada, are ready to be signed, according to "Anadolu".
According to the newspaper, the diplomat did not rule out that the documents will be signed during the visit of Justin Trudeau to Kyiv.

It is noted that in the framework of an agreement on defense cooperation weapons will be supplied to Ukraine. In addition, the Canadian side will contribute to the development of the defense industry of Ukraine. Let us note Canada previously supplied to Ukraine medicines, uniforms and military boats.

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In 2015, the grave of leader of Ukrainian Nationalists was desecrated twice

In Munich, Germany unknown persons once again desecrated the grave of one of the leaders of Ukrainian nationalists of the 20th century, Stepan Bandera. This was written on Facebook by the Consul General of Ukraine Vadym Kostiuk.




"Vandals again today desecrated the grave of Stepan Bandera in Munich" - said Kostiuk.

Еhe photo, published social network, shows that the grave cross on the place of burial of the leader of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN), was doused with liquid black substance resembling paint or resin.

Let us remind that the tomb of Stepan Bandera in the Munich cemetery Waldfriedhof repeatedly has been vandalized. So, in 2015 it was desecrated twice - in February and May. In this regard, relatives of the leader of t Ukrainian nationalists declared their intention to establish a grave surveillance and alarm.

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Ukrainian athlete Natalia Prischepa won the race for 800 meters at the European Championships in Athletics, held in Amsterdam.

This was the first medal for the team championship Ukraine on the continent. Rivnyanka ranked first, Running distance in 1 minute 59.70 seconds.

The second was the French Renell Lamothe (2.00,19), the third - the representative of Sweden Lovisa Lind (2.00,37).

"Thanks to everyone who supported me, wished good luck and was beside me all these days, it is very difficult and exciting for me. A victory dedicate Ukraine. I am very happy that failed to adequately protect the honor of their country. The first place had literally vyshkribaty. I closed - this does not come out, there will not come out. I do not know where did the strength. Adrenaline! " - Said the athlete after the finish.

ukr.obozrevatel.com In Ukrainian/український  (VIDEO)

Russian President Vladimir Putin found: is it on Sunday, July 10, came to the island of Valaam.

Reported FlashNord citing a source in the government of Karelia.

"The President came to Balaam monastery where to visit and meet with Patriarch Kirill. The latter also came to the island," - the source said.

According to him, Putin will stay on Valaam to Monday inclusive.

As previously reported "Observer", July 6, Russian President canceled all trips in the near future. Publicist Vladimir Golyshev named three versions disappearance Putin.

ukr.obozrevatel.com In Ukrainian/український