Ukraine News in brief. Wednesday 19 July. [Ukrainian sources]

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US study, which lethal weapons Ukraine requires.  US Department" "I don’t want to dignify it with a response," - on separatists' announcements of "Malorossiya".  McCain the "Little": Putin's ambitions gone. US should introduce strong sanctions against Russia and Ukraine provide lethal weapons: The US authorities turned over the abolition of visas for the main promoter of the Kremlin. Putin's ambitions gone. In Odesa due to a scandal Minibuses, who tried to expel the girl for Ukrainian language.  A few important points: analyst said Putin may use the "Little Russia" against Ukraine.  Former President of Poland announced the launch of the government dictatorship.  U.S. military stand for providing lethal aid to Ukraine.  "We kill them": Savchenko called "the creation of the Ukraine" a cry for help.  Georgia, Ukraine Agree To Cooperate On Efforts To Join EU. U.S., Russian Envoy, OSCE Dismiss Ukraine Separatists' 'Little Russia' Declaration.

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Popular blogersha that the social network Twitter hiding under the nickname "Mother ego", is trying to reverse the issuance of US visas for Russian promoter Vladimir Solovyov.

"RT! I appeal to the Senate to sanktsiynyy Solovyov made a list banning entry to the US and EU. Need audio video where he drives in the US" - said in a statement.

Later "Mother ego" reported that a letter asking for the abolition of visas propagandist was sent to the Senate and the US State Department.

"Council report that letter US visa cancellation for Solovyov already in the Senate and State Department, along with the links and the English" - said "Mother ego."

RT! Буду обращаться в сенат, чтобы Соловьева внесли в санкционный список, запретив въезд в США и ЕС. Нужны видео-аудио, где он гонит на США. https://t.co/qgcjtjwASO

— Мать его (@tsylechka) June 16, 2017

TRANSLATION:
RT! I will appeal to the Senate to Solovyov made to the sanctions list, banned from entering the US and EU. Looking for video and audio, where he drives in the US.

As reported by "Apostrophe", the famous Russian promoter Vladimir Solovyov ridiculed the residents of the occupied part of Donbass, which, unlike the residents of Ukraine can not go out without fear of their homes.

Рада сообщить, что письмо за отмену американской визы для @VRSoloviev уже в Сенате и Госдепе, вместе с линками и переводами на английский

— Мать его (@tsylechka) July 18, 2017

TRANSLATION:
I am glad to inform you that the letter for the abolition of the American visa for @ VRSoloviev is already in the Senate and the State Department, along with links and translations into English

As reported by "Apostrophe", the famous Russian promoter Vladimir Solovyov ridiculed the residents of the occupied part of Donbass, which, unlike the residents of Ukraine can not go out without fear of their homes.

apostrophe.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському  

Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, US Senate, John McCain called Zakharchenko statement about "Little" direct responsibility Putin urged the US and the EU to increase pressure on Russia and Ukraine to ensure a lethal weapon.

It informs Tsenzor.NET citing television channel "112 Ukraine" , it was said in reaction legislator, published on its website on Tuesday.

"The ambitions of Vladimir Putin to restore the Russian Empire moved one step when Russian separatists in Donetsk Oblast Ukraine proclaimed an independent state called the royal era" Little Russia. "The ultimate responsibility for this flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Ukraine lies directly on Vladimir Putin, under whose guidance , financing and supply of troops and weapons is completely dependent separatists ", - said the head of the Senate committee.

McCain also called the puppet state declaration another violation by Russia of the Minsk agreements. His aggressive behavior of Russia demonstrated that it wants peace and achieve the objectives of "Minsk," said the senator.

"But Putin expects that more of its armed forces and supporters kill Ukrainian, especially Ukrainian territory they can capture. And the more Putin will force Ukraine to give their scarce resources to war, not to improve the economy, the more it will undermine the authority Kiev and prevent Ukraine realize its Euro-Atlantic future "- said the legislator.

According to him, the US and European allies "must be honest to face the reality that we can not radically change the plans of Russia in Ukraine over the past three years."

In this regard, McCain stressed Washington's statement that sanctions will continue until Russia does not fulfill its obligations do not apply.

"The joint interaction between the United States and our European allies should develop policies and strategies to increase diplomatic, economic and military consequences of which Russia will lose until you meet its obligations under the Minsk agreements," - said the senator.

He also urged the US to introduce strong sanctions against Russia and Ukraine provide lethal weapons defense implications, which it needs to defend itself.

Yesterday morning, the leader of "DNR" Alexander Zakharchenko said the creation of a new "state" - "Little." According to him, the "capital" will psevdoutvorennya Donetsk and supported the idea of the "FSC" and representatives of the regions of Ukraine. Note that the "FSC" has denied the information about the creation of "Little Russia".

Statement Zakharchenko Ukrainian side in the Trilateral contact group to resolve the situation in the Donbass put up for discussion at a meeting in Minsk. In the General Staff Zakharchenko initiative called "sick imagination of the Russian puppet." A spokesman for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov called the proposal a "Little" initiative Zakharchenko.

Previously, Kyiv Appeal Court has given permission to arrest Zakharchenko. Now Zakharchenko has the status of a suspect in criminal proceedings under Part. 1 tbsp. 258-3 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (the creation of a terrorist group or terrorist organization).

ua.censor.net.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському  

The U.S. Department of State said on Tuesday they are concerned with the recent announcement of "DPR" leader Zakharchenko to create "Malorossiya" instead of independent Ukraine, but said it would not dignify it with a response.

Censor.NET reports citing July 18 briefing in Washington, D.C. by spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State Heather Nauert.

Answering a question about Russian-backed rebels in east Ukraine, who have proclaimed the creation of a new state, Nauert said:

"So here's what we had heard: that the so-called separatists - and notice I call them "so-called separatists" - want to see a new state. That new state would be in place of Ukraine. That is something that's certainly an area of concern to us, but I just don't - beyond that, I don't want to dignify it with a response," she said.

Earlier, "Donetsk people's republic" terrorist leader Alexander Zakharchenko proposed to create a new state "Malorossiya" as legal successor of Ukraine for the transition period of three years. His planned state is to have a non-aligned status, aim at restoring connections with Russia and join the Union state of Russia and Belarus.

Germany and France have subsequently called on Russia to condemn the statements made by the so-called leaders of self-styled republic regarding "Malorossiya."

ua.censor.net.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському

Joint Staff of the Armed Forces of the United States is working with the US European Command, to determine what kind of assistance lethal defensive nature requires Ukraine.

As the Tsenzor.NET referring to Ukrinform, it said on Tuesday the deputy chief of the Joint Staff, General Paul Selva during a hearing in the Senate devoted to extend his term in office for two years.

"I support the provision of lethal aid to Ukraine defense and security, and the US Department of Defense is actively involved in the matter at the interdepartmental level," - said the general.

He noted that the Joint Staff is working with the US European Command, to determine what kind of assistance lethal defensive nature requires Ukraine.

"This recommendation will not just militarily. It is a political choice as to whether we provide the Ukrainian government the tools they need to protect what we believe in Donbas intervention led by Russia," - said the American general.

ua.censor.net.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському

The U.S. State Department, Russia's envoy to Ukrainian peace talks, and the Organization for Cooperation and Security in Europe all voiced concern about the declaration of a "Little Russia" in Ukraine by Russia-backed separatists on July 18.

U.S. State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert called the announcement by Donetsk separatists that they would create a new state called Malorossia an "area of concern to us." But "beyond that, I don't want to dignify it with a response," she said.

"I am concerned about the provocative rhetoric we heard from Donetsk," said Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, the OSCE's current chair.

Kurz warned all sides against "confrontational statements or actions jeopardizing" the Minsk peace agreement and "challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine."

The Minsk agreement is a shaky truce deal which is currently being monitored by OSCE observers and which has never been fully implemented. More than 10,000 people have been killed in the conflict in eastern Ukraine since 2014.....

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While Russian troops are in the occupied territories of Georgia and Ukraine, the United States must constantly increase sanctions pressure on Moscow.
It informs Tsenzor.NET citing television channel "112 Ukraine" This statement was made at a conference in Washington on calls from Russia US Senator Tom Cotton.

"Today, Ukraine and Georgia can not take the path of joining NATO, their territories are Russian troops. So our immediate and primary objective should be to increase the pressure on Russia, so she left the land. That it gave Crimea to Ukraine and left the Eastern Ukraine and North Georgia "- quoted legislator" Voice of America".

He said that US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made a clear statement in Hamburg that "sanctions against Russia, no matter how modest they not remain in force until Russian troops and militants supported them stay on Ukrainian territory."

This Cotton said that pressure on Russia should continue, not only because of its aggression against neighboring states, but also because of its attempts to destabilize the Western world.

"Of course, Russia is trying to destabilize and divide the West. This is what they have done for decades," - said Cotton. In this regard, he recalled the Moscow of financing mass protests in the US in 1983 against intermediate and shorter-range missiles in Europe. In addition, he said, was no interference in the elections in the US and Western Europe.

"That it deals with Russia, and we must respond decisively to these provocations," - said US Senator.

Recall that Poroshenko at a joint with NATO Secretary General Yensom Stoltenberg told a news conference that Ukraine begins a discussion with NATO to provide MAP.

Later, NATO indicated that was the statement by President Poroshenko of Ukraine's desire to get the Membership Action Plan, but has not given consent to start dialogue on the MAP.

ua.censor.net.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українському

Political scientist, analyst Ukrainian Institute Igar future Tyszkiewicz told how Russian President Vladimir Putin could use the creation of "Little" Donbas.

He wrote in his column on the "apostrophe".

"What distinguishes the concept of" Little "from the concept of" New Russia ", which was before?" New Russia ", which was promoted in 2014, concerned the part of Ukraine, then we can talk about some separatist sentiment. But the" Little "claims the whole territory of Ukraine"- said the expert

According to him, so the Kremlin may try to remove the issue of separatism in Ukraine, writing off all the "civil war".

"Did this have ever or not? In the 20's, when there UPR in Kharkov was Ukrainian Soviet Republic, which is also claimed that its sovereignty extends to the entire territory of Ukraine. It is the same old piece that could be useful in the Minsk process,"- said Tyszkiewicz.

He added that if Russia will be able to enter the theme "Little", the theme of the Crimea recede into the background. According to him, the Russian government will try to create the territory controlled by Kyiv "promalorosiyski" organization exactly as they created "pronovoorosiyski" organization.

apostrophe.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському

In Donbas during the arrest of a group of militants who left the forefront of weapons, killed three and wounded seven military AK 2 (Lugansk) Armed Forces.

It informs Tsenzor.NET , as is stated in the press service of Defense Ministry of Defense published on Facebook.

"Due to the low morale of troops and units of the Russian occupation forces continue to cases of gross violations of military discipline that leads to irreversible loss and health. In particular, during the arrest of a group of soldiers who left the forefront with guns, killed three soldiers and wounded seven separate commandant regiment (Luhansk) and 4 separate motorized rifle brigade (Alchevsk) 2 AK (Lugansk) Armed Forces, "- said in a statement.

As previously reported, days between military AK 1 "NPT" a fight on ethnic grounds is injured.

ua.censor.net.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українському  

The U.S. military support the idea of providing Ukraine with lethal defensive weapons, U.S. Air Force General and Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chair Paul Selva said during a reappointment hearing at the U.S. Senate Armed Services and Defense Committee, adding that he personally supports lethal aid for Ukraine.

“We [the European Command and the Joint Staff] have advocated for lethal means [for Ukraine] like anti-tank weapons – not tanks and offensive capabilities but defensive capabilities,” said Gen Selva, noting that in the coming months, recommendations would be submitted to the U.S. legislators' consideration on what types of weapons Washington should provide to Ukraine.

Steven Pifer, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, who is now an expert at the U.S-based Brookings Institution, tweeted that Gen Selva “advocated for providing lethal military assistance to Ukraine.”

Former high-ranking DoD official Michael Carpenter wrote on Twitter that he had heard “it goes beyond Joint Staff & there is interagency consensus to support arming Ukraine, but the decision rests with White House.”..............

unian.info

Crimea says Ukrainian authorities prevent Ukrainian tourists from traveling to the occupied peninsula.

As reported by Censor.NET, this was announced by "head of the state committee on ethnic relations and deported citizens of Crimean Republic" Zaur Smirnov to RIA Novosti.

"Kyiv has attempted to organize another blockade of the peninsula, a tourist one this time. Our sources from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine told us they have received an order from their Kyiv management to create artificial obstacles," he said.

"We are happy to see Ukrainian tourists in Crimea, where all vacationers will enjoy comfortable conditions and guaranteed safety. But the attempt of Kyiv to block the trips of its citizens does not scare us, as long as Crimea does not depend on Ukrainian tourists," Smirnov said.

Earlier, occupants' "ministry of tourism and resorts of Crimean Republic" reported that 1,502,900 tourists came to the peninsula in January-June 2017, which is by 4.2 percent fewer than over the same period of 2016.

ua.censor.net.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українському

In Odesa Minibuses trying to drive the bus girl who spoke Ukrainian.

It said the victim, said 048.ua.

It is noted that she complained to the city Department of Transportation and intends to seek dismissal of inadequate driver.

"Around 16: 30-17: 00 riding in a taxi №117 in Odesa., Bus driver started to make my remarks on what I was talking loudly on a cell phone, given that I was on the passenger seat, and he could not hear my conversation!" - said the victim.

She said that signs prohibiting talk in the taxi at this place for passengers was not. She said that the driver said that does not prevent him or passengers. He had called her in response offensive words and would drive out of the bus.

"In his address, I heard many insulting words also stated that I say" veal tongue"- is Ukrainian," - she said.

apostrophe.ua, Original in Ukrainian / на українському

Lech Walesa, Aleksander Kwasniewski, Bronislaw Komorowski spoke against the proposed government reform of the judicial system in Poland

Three former presidents of Poland believes that the reform of the judicial system, which is trying to hold Polish ruling party "Law and Justice» (PiS) Jaroslaw Kaczynski, is the way to dictatorship.

With appropriate public appeal to Polish society entitled "We the citizen, we citizens" were Lech Walesa, Aleksander Kwasniewski, Bronislaw Komorowski, and a number of public and political figures of the country, informs Wyborcza.pl .

"We, the citizens, despite the difference of views between us, regardless of party affiliation, defends our rights. Becoming for civil solidarity born of the largest in European history peace uprising, Poland in August 1980. We fight since losing the battle for the Supreme Court will start an unlimited tyranny and dictatorship current government ", - the statement says presidents and activists.

As the authors stress treatment, "they are together in the fight against Kaczynski, because future generations will not forgive the sin of indifference and cowardice."

As informed earlier, the party "Law and Justice» (PiS) tries to hold judicial reform in Poland, initiating changes to three laws - on the Supreme Court, the National Judicial Council and the courts of general jurisdiction. Party government believes that the reform will lead to healing branch of pathology, and the opposition and most of the judiciary insist that thus destroyed the independence of the courts.

President of Poland Andrzej Duda refused to sign the Polish parliament approved a law on judicial reform.

Recall in Warsaw, several hundred people gathered July 15 in protest after the Polish Senate approved two draft laws on the judiciary. According to opposition politicians, this decision is an attempt of the ruling conservative party "Law and Justice" undermine the constitutional separation of powers.

The first bill provides that Parliament will elect members of the National Council of Judges, which aim to protect the independence of the court. The second bill gives the Minister of Justice the power to appoint Supreme Court justices. The bill also states that the current Supreme Court judges will be forced to resign, except those appointed Minister of Justice.

glavcom.ua , Original in Ukrainian / на українському

Statement by the leader of "DNR" Alexander Zakharchenko on the "establishment of the State Little Russia" is the cry for help of the inhabitants of these territories.

This was stated by MP vnefraktsionnyh Nadezhda Savchenko on the air program "Subjective results of the day" on NewsOne channel.

"This is a statement from the so-called" DNR "- it was a desperate cry for help, what words he would neither was named We are well aware that the people who stayed there, just not happy with the oppression of Russia, despite the fact that they are. still are up in arms over the interests of Russia against Ukraine, despite the fact that there are people who kill us, we kill them,"- she said.

According to People's Deputy, the Russian government itself was not ready for "the creation of the Ukraine."

According to her, the conflict in Donbas - it's not a civil war, and "planted by the war of Russia and Ukraine the Kremlin's power." At the same time, Savchenko admitted that "this hybrid warfare".

As reported by the "Observer", on the eve of "DNR"  show map "Little Russia" , according to which part of the "State" does not include occupied Crimea.

According Zakharchenko, "Little Russia" - "a multi-ethnic state, which is the Little Russian and Russian state language, recognizes the rights of speakers of regional languages."

In turn, the Russian said, that the Kremlin is  not involved in the "creation of the Ukraine".

https://www.obozrevatel.com/crime/04572-myi-ubivaem-ih-savchenko-nazvala-sozdanie-malorossii-krikom-o-pomoschi.htm, Original in Russian / На русском  

The presidents of Georgia and Ukraine have agreed to coordinate their efforts toward integration into the European Union.

Giorgi Margvelashvili and Petro Poroshenko announced the move in a declaration of strategic partnership in Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, on July 18.

Margvelashvili told reporters after the talks that the declaration "reflects the real mood of the two nations."

"We agreed to intensify our efforts in terms of integration into the European space," Margvelashvili said.

Poroshenko said, "we have to defend our sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democracy together." He added that the two countries face the same challenges and threats.

"[The] international community must increase its pressure on Russia until it fully fulfills the Minsk (peace) agreements and removes its armed forces for the occupied territories," Poroshenko said. "For Georgia it is about occupied territories of Abkhazia and so-called South Ossetia, and for Ukraine it is about the annexed Crimea and the occupied territories of eastern Ukraine."..............

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