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Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy took part in the Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels; adaptive quarantine was extended in Ukraine. Korrespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.
Zelensky held talks with leaders of several EU countries
Vladimir Zelensky took part in the summit The EU Eastern Partnership, on the sidelines of which he held meetings with the leadership of the Union, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and other leaders.
The main topics of discussion were the pulling of troops by Russia to the border with Ukraine, negotiations on the Donbass and the prospects for EU membership.
Cabinet extended quarantine imposed due to coronavirus
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine extended adaptive quarantine due to COVID-19 until March 31, 2022, in order to “mitigate the pandemic as much as possible and protect human health.” Head of Government Denis Shmygal recalled that all rules for access to public places with COVID certificates, for wearing masks and keeping distance remain in force for another three months.
US Senate approves draft defense budget with military assistance to Ukraine
US Senators supported the draft defense budget for 2022 in the amount of $ 778 billion, providing for the allocation of $ 300 million to support Ukraine. Of this amount, 75 million are intended for the purchase of lethal weapons by Kiev.
At the same time, the document did not include an amendment that provided for sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 AG operator.
Representatives of the USA and the Russian Federation discussed the situation in Donbass
In Moscow, Assistant Secretary of State Karen Donfried negotiated with the Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation Dmitry Kozak and the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Ryabkov. The parties agreed to continue cooperation on the implementation of the Minsk agreements.
Government approved subventions to regions for tariff debts
Ukrainian Cabinet approved the allocation to local authorities 26.9 billion hryvnia in subventions to pay off debts on the difference in tariffs for heat and water supply companies. The funds will be directed from the rent to a special fund, from where expenses can be spent.
Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia release a statement on EU membership
Leaders of the Associated Trio countries – Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia – within the framework of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels prepared a joint statement regarding further association and economic integration with the European Union. The authors, in particular, stated that it is necessary to strengthen the cooperation of their countries with the bloc on a number of issues.
Ukrainian journalist in Russia accused of “extremism”
Russian authorities accused the correspondent Ukrainian UNIAN agency Roman Tsimbalyuk, who is in Moscow, is “in extremism” and announced their intention to initiate several administrative cases against him on “incitement to hatred or enmity.” The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry promised the journalist full support.
Italy closed borders for Ukrainians
Due to the spread of the Omicron coronavirus strain, Italian authorities introduced a ban on entry to the country for most tourists from Ukraine. To come to Italy is now allowed for citizens of the country or EU states, family members or having “stable relationships” with residents of Italy and other groups of people. The restriction will be valid until at least January 31st.
One of the cities in Volyn was renamed in Ukraine
Parliament supported the resolution about renaming the city Vladimir-Volynsky. According to the document, the settlement was returned to its historical name – Vladimir. At the local level, the decision was made back in October.
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