Ukraine News in brief. Thursday 24 August. [Ukrainian sources]

THURSDAY

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TODAY'S HEADLINES:
Washington will provide defense equipment to Ukraine $175 million. Trump urged senators not to vote for anti-Russian sanctions.  US and allies will pressure Russia to implement the Budapest memorandum.  Russia offended by Moldova because of the demand to withdraw troops from Transnistria.  "The US intends to strengthen relations with Ukraine,".  Mattis on lethal armament: "When I return, I will inform the US leadership about specific things".  "We do not accept and will never accept the annexation of the Crimea and undermining Russia's established borders," Mattis.  Units of armies of NATO countries march on Khreshchatyk during the parade to the Independence Day. Russia sent to the occupied Donbass 55 trucks "gumkonvoya". Official Trump Administration urges Americans not to use the products of the Russian "Kaspersky Lab". The New York Times article seeks to disguise Russia's possible participation in North Korean missile programs. 

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US President Donald Trump urged Republicans in Korges not to support sanctions against Russia

This is reported by Politico with reference to its own sources.

According to the publication, Trump personally persuaded the head of the International Affairs Committee of the US Senate Robert Corkera not to adopt a bill on anti-Russian sanctions. The president said that the document could hurt his work and was very upset after Corker replied that in either case both congressional chambers would vote for sanctions.

Trump also discussed this issue with other congressmen, in particular, by Mitch McConnell, but in no case was given an agreement.

-Recall that at the end of July, the US Senate approved a bill introducing new sanctions against Russia, Iran and the DPRK, which was later signed by US President Donald Trump.

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The United States and other participants in the Budapest Memorandum will continue to pressure Russia until it fully enforces the guarantees of territorial integrity and inviolability of Ukraine's sovereignty

This was stated by US Defense Secretary James Mattis at a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

"The United States supports Ukraine, its territorial integrity and sovereignty, we demand compliance with international law, we do not recognize the annexation of the Crimea, and we demand that Russia return Ukraine control of the border, withdraw its troops from Ukraine, and adhere to the Budapest memorandum with the United States and the Great Britain, "said Mattis.

The head of the Pentagon recalled that Russia acted as the guarantor of the territorial integrity of Ukraine in response to Ukraine's refusal from its nuclear weapons.

"The United States and its allies will continue to pressure Russia until it fulfills its obligations under this document," said Mattis.



-Recall, US Secretary of Defense James Mattheys said the United States is actively working on the issue of providing Ukraine with lethal weapons to protect against Russian aggression.

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Ambassador of Russia to the UN Vasyl Nebenza criticized the proposal of the Moldovan government to discuss at the session of the UN General Assembly the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria

It is reported by "Radio Liberty".

Nameless called the corresponding appeal of Moldova to the UN "unexpected" and "not very friendly step".

"We have never discussed this issue, we were not warned in advance," the Russian ambassador complained.

At the same time, Speaker of the Parliament of Moldova Andriy Candu confirmed that the letter with this request was sent to the UN by the permanent representative of Moldova Victor Moraru.

"For 25 years under the cover of a peacekeeping mission, the Russian Federation has intimidated us by deploying troops, ammunition and weapons in our country," said Kandu.

-Recall that Moldova asks UN to include the issue of the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria into the agenda of the 72nd session of the General Assembly.

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The United States will allocate Ukraine $ 175 million in defense equipment.

This was stated by US Defense Secretary James Mattheys on the results of a meeting with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko during a briefing in Kyiv.

"We have decided to allocate $ 175 million for equipment in recent weeks, there is such a solution," he said.

According to him, such special equipment will increase the defense capability of Kyiv.

Mattis also announced plans to expand cooperation with Ukraine in the field of defense.

"We will continue to undertake to assist you in your efforts to protect your country, the people of Ukraine. We support Ukrainian efforts to reform the defense sector and the security sector in accordance with international standards, which makes the Ukrainian armed forces more effective, "said Mattis.

He also added that the United States expects the full implementation of NATO standards.

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The head of the Pentagon said that he arrived in Ukraine to better understand the situation that your fighters are on the front line.

The United States of America intends to strengthen relations with Ukraine. This was stated by the US Secretary of Defense James Mattis during a briefing on August 24, reports Censor.NET with reference to " 112 Ukraine ."

"I think that no relations remain the same - they are strengthening or weakening, I want to assure that we intend to strengthen relations between our countries." I came here to better understand the situation that your fighters are on the front line. The opportunity to actively advocate what your President and Defense Minister reported, "Mattis said.
Read on "Censor.NET": "We do not accept and will never accept the annexation of the Crimea and undermining Russia's established borders," - Mattis

Earlier, he said that after returning from Ukraine he would recommend to the US leadership "specific things" regarding the provision of lethal weapons.

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Poroshenko and Mattis commented on the talks.

US Secretary of Defense James Mattis intends to recommend specific things about giving Ukraine lethal weapons based on what he saw during his current visit. He said this during a briefing, reports Censor.NET with reference to " 112 Ukraine".

"If we talk about defensive and lethal weapons, we are considering this issue, I will now return to myself and, given what I saw and what I learned, I will inform the country's leadership about very specific things that I will recommend for implementation, Said Mattis.

In turn, Poroshenko also commented on the course of the talks.

"We discussed all aspects of our cooperation with the United States, including giving Ukraine the expansion of our defensive capabilities, cooperation, including in the military-technical sphere." We really agreed during my visit that we will have an active dialogue on the provision of defensive This is true not only and not only the supply of lethal weapons, but also the provision and expansion of defensive capabilities, including electronic means of struggle, means that increase the effectiveness Nost actions of our APU,"- Poroshenko said.

He stressed that the discussion of US military assistance to Ukraine before the final decision requires silence.

"Today I would not like to comment on these issues, but I can say that I am pleased with the discussion," the head of state added.

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The United States has never accepted and will not accept the annexation of the Crimea by Russia.

As reported by Censor.NET with reference to 112 , this was said by the US Secretary of Defense James Mattis during a briefing after talks with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.

"We do not accept and will never accept the annexation of the Crimea by the Russian Federation and also the undermining of Russia's internationally established borders." Russia itself agreed with the agreement on a ceasefire by the Minsk agreements and agreed to withdraw all its troops, further ensure the security cooperation of Europe within the framework of the Minsk agreements" , - said Mattis.

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Units of armies of NATO countries and other allies of Ukraine passed along the main street of the capital during the parade in honor of Independence Day.

As reported by Censor.No , marches of foreign armies were opened by the military armies of Canada. The parade was attended by Estonian, Georgian, British, Latvian, Lithuanian, Moldovan, Polish, Romanian and American units.



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Trucks will pass through the checkpoints Izvarino and Uspenka.

On Thursday, August 24, EMERCOM of Russia sent 55 cars of the next "gumkonvoy" to the occupied territories of Donbass. This was reported by the assistant to the chairman of the State Border Service, spokesman Oleg Slobodyan, reports Censor.NET with reference to "112 Ukraine".

"There were 55 cars, they are cars of the so-called" gumkonvoya ", mostly there were food products, but we can not say for sure, because our interdepartmental group carried out only visual observation without performing control functions. Are filled somewhere about half, "he said. Read on "Censor.NET": In the ATO zone will broadcast "Army FM", "Radio M" And "Trident of FM".

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Cyber ​​security coordinator of the US Presidential Administration Rob Joyce warned Americans against installing Kaspersky Lab's programs (Russia).

According to Censor.NET, with reference to Radio Liberty , he stated this in an interview with CBS News.

The official opposed the use of Kaspersky Lab products in the state authorities, private business and for personal purposes. FBI agents conduct interviews with private companies to persuade them to abandon Kaspersky programs.

Earlier, US authorities excluded "Kaspersky Lab" from the lists of companies that are allowed to purchase software for US government agencies. This decision was made because of fears that the company based in Russia can control the Kremlin and that it cooperates with the special services.

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The Kremlin actively uses the manipulation of public consciousness as one of the methods of information war against Ukraine.

This is stated in a report by the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksandr Turchynov, head of the working group on the verification of information set forth in the NYT article of Aug. 14, Censor.NET reports.

"Russia has long been implementing a hostile policy against Ukraine, resulting in the annexation of Crimea and occupation of part of the eastern regions of Ukraine. Today, Russia's aggression against Ukraine is carried out in the form of a hybrid war, during which Russia, in addition to military operations, uses carefully planned information provocations, seeking to consistently discredit Ukraine as a reliable and predictable partner, in particular, in such sensitive areas as military and technical cooperation," the report says.

According to Turchynov, such provocations are intended among other things to manipulate public consciousness with the aim of camouflaging Russia's active participation in many destructive campaigns.

"In this context, the working group sees the NYT article of Aug. 14, 2017 as an element of information cover and distraction of the attention of the world community from Russia's alleged participation in the implementation of North Korean missile programs," the NSDC secretary sums up.

Earlier, The New York Times cited an expert analysis and classified assessments by American intelligence agencies stating that North Korea's success in testing an intercontinental ballistic missile that appears able to reach the United States was made possible by black-market purchases of powerful rocket engines probably from a Ukrainian factory with historical ties to Russia's missile program.

National Security and Defense Council Secretary Oleksandr Turchynov said in a commentary Ukraine has always complied with its international obligations, so the state defense and airspace industries have never delivered weapons and military technologies to North Korea.

Ukraine's PA Yuzhmash also said in a commentary that the article in The New York Times was a provocation.

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In Russia, the first travel agency for travel to the DPRK is opened, which was licensed in Pyongyang.

As informs Цззор.НЕТ, such service to Russians is offered by company NKOREAN. According to Russian media reports , this travel agency has been approved by the DPRK government and claims security guarantees for law-abiding tourists in North Korea. A company specializing in traveling to North Korea will work with the support of the DPRK embassy in Russia.

The Embassy of the DPRK in Russia said that they intend to actively develop tourist ties with Russia. In particular, the procedure for issuing visas to Russians will be simplified and waiting times will be reduced from 2-3 weeks to 3-5 days.

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The British military after the parade in Kiev staged an improvised concert in honor of Independence Day of Ukraine.
As reported by Censor.NE , a fragment of the concert from the military of the British army was published in the social network.

The record shows that one of the servicemen is playing on bagpipes, and the second one is dancing to the applause of passers-by.



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On Thursday, August 24, the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak awarded six soldiers from the 45th Brigade Combat Team of the National Guard of the United States (Oklahoma), who evacuated people from a burning house in Lviv.

As reported by the Censor. NO, the press service of the Ministry of Defense informs .

"US servicemen Kellar Jackson, Nelson Dees, Aaron Moore, Matthew Odom, Kevin Polk and Vincent Hamerichaus were awarded the" Badge of Honor "badge for personal courage and courage, the selfless actions shown during an emergency, exemplary performance of military duty and high Professionalism, "it was informed.

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Canada congratulates Ukraine on the 26th anniversary of Independence and promises to continue to extend its full support to it.

As informs Censor. No, it is said in the congratulation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

"Today, the Government of Canada reaffirms its full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as Ukraine's efforts to build democracy, the rule of law and sustainable economic development," Trudeau said.

He added that he wants to continue mutually beneficial cooperation with Ukraine, in particular in the sphere of trade. "Canada looks forward to continuing close cooperation with Ukraine in the areas of common interest, including in the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on August 1," the prime minister said.

Trudeau also stressed the "boundless contribution of the Ukrainian-Canadian community to the development of diverse and inclusive Canada." "On behalf of all Canadians, we, with my wife, wish all who celebrate this holiday a joyful Independence Day," the prime minister said.

He also added in the Ukrainian language: "Glory to Ukraine!".

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This is stated in an official statement by Tillerson, posted on the site of the US Department of State.

He expressed the best wishes to Ukrainians on behalf of the US government and noted that the American authorities highly appreciate the friendship that the countries have gained over 25 years of diplomatic relations.

According to him, the United States highly appreciates the persistence of Ukraine in the face of serious problems, in particular concerning the aggression of Russia in the Crimea and the Donbas.

"The United States is proud to be a partner of Ukraine on its path and we remain stable in our support for your sovereignty, territorial integrity and democracy. Let the next year bring peace, prosperity and progress for the people of Ukraine," Tillerson said.

-After meeting with President Petro Poroshenko, Mettis said that the United States is actively working to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons.

-The Pentagon also noted that the United States and other participants in the Budapest memorandum will continue to pressure Russia until it fully assures the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

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The US and Ukrainian Ministries of Defense will discuss issues related to the expansion of bilateral cooperation

This was stated before the official talks with Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak, head of the Pentagon James Mattheys, the press center of the Ministry of Defense said.

He noted that it would be enough for a long time to remember the celebration of the Independence Day in Ukraine, because it should become a reminder to the US that freedom is "a great value that can never be taken for granted".

"We see through which difficulties your country is, and we have intentions to strengthen relations at the strategic level for the benefit of the people of Ukraine, in order to maintain peace and stability," said Mettis.

In turn, Poltorak noted that during the meeting, the interlocutors will discuss issues related to the expansion of bilateral cooperation, the improvement of cooperation on defense and military-technical cooperation.

-After meeting with President Petro Poroshenko, Mettis said that the United States is actively working to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons.

-The Pentagon also noted that the United States and other participants in the Budapest memorandum will continue to pressure Russia until it fully assures the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

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German military leaders who head the international allied battalion in Lithuania will remain in the country to improve the security situation.

This was during a meeting with the President of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaitė, the head of the country, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said, according to Interfax-Ukraine.

He noted that the troops would remain in Titov until "until the security situation objectively improves."

"The situation after the illegal annexation of the Crimea has changed, and Lithuania, to a greater extent than any other country, is in danger," stressed Steinmeier.

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Polish Defense Minister Antoni Mazurevich said during a meeting with President Petro Poroshenko, the press center of the administration of the head of state said.

The interlocutors discussed further strengthening of military-technical cooperation between the countries, the implementation of the decisions of the Warsaw Summit of NATO, as well as the issues of activating Ukraine's participation in joint multinational exercises.

In particular, the parties agreed that the Armed Forces will first take part in the military exercises of the Visegrad Four countries.

"Without Ukraine, Europe will not be fully political, not economically or militarily, Poland has been, will and will be with Ukraine, because your country is protecting Europe," Macerevich said.

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The Russian State Duma believes that the parade in Kyiv on Independence Day with the participation of NATO representatives demonstrates the loss of sovereignty of Ukraine

This was announced by Vice-Speaker of the Russian State Duma, Irina Yarova, according to RIA Novosti.

"It seems that NATO's course symbolizes their personal contribution to the" Maidan "special operation with an anti-constitutional state coup in Ukraine. All that is happening illustrates the already overwhelming chronicle of the events of Ukraine's loss of sovereignty and transformation into an area of ​​external governance," she emphasized.

According to Yarrow, the so-called invasion of the Alliance and the company began much earlier, because in Ukraine "artificially seeded seeds of Russophobia, ignorance and disrespect of the general history of ancestors, ignorance and nationalism".

After meeting with President Pyotr Poroshenko, the head of the Pentagon, James Mattheys, said the United States is actively working to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons.

The Pentagon also noted that the United States and other participants in the Budapest memorandum will continue to pressure Russia until it fully assures the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine.

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Russia must ultimately recognize the occupied territories of Donbas as part of Ukraine

This was stated by United States Special Representative for Ukraine Kurt Volker in an interview with the publication " Rain".

He noted that in the Donbas, it is necessary to create conditions for a real ceasefire, in which, in particular, representatives of the "Norman Four" are now working.

"In the end, Russia admits that, in accordance with the Minsk Agreements, these territories should be returned to Ukraine, they should again become part of Ukraine and not be an occupied territory. In order for this to happen, it is necessary to withdraw Russian troops from there and provide security to the people in order to They felt confident, "Volker said.

It should be noted that in an interview he also summed up the meeting with the assistant to the president of Russia Vladislav Surkov.

July 23-24, Volker was in Ukraine, in particular, I traveled to the Donbas - in Avdeevka and Kramatorsk, where he said that the conflict in eastern Ukraine was not a frozen conflict, but a "hot war". This circumstance, he emphasizes,  necessitates the  provision of modern American anti-tank weapons to Ukraine.

In an interview, Volker noted that possible deliveries of weapons of Ukraine to protect against Russian aggression  can not provoke Russia.

Russian President's spokeswoman Dmitry Peskov said in response to Volcker's words that "any actions provoking tension on the clash line in the Donbas will  dispel the settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine."

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