Espreso. Global
Review

Victorious news of 762nd day of war: Ukrainian Navy confirms destruction of two more Russian ships, Ukraine receives new IMF tranche

26 March, 2024 Tuesday
22:05

Ukrainian Navy confirms hitting ships Konstantin Olshansky and Ivan Khurs, IMF disburses third tranche to Ukraine, France to speed up weapons production

client/title.list_title

Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the landing ship Konstantin Olshansky and the reconnaissance ship Ivan Khurs 

The Ukrainian army attacked the Konstantin Olshansky landing ship, which the Russian occupying forces stole from Ukraine in 2014 during the annexation of Crimea.

This was stated by Dmytro Pletenchuk, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, on the air of the FREEDOM TV channel.

He recalled that the Konstantin Olshansky is a Ukrainian large amphibious assault ship that Russians seized from Ukraine in 2014 during the occupation of Crimea. According to the Navy spokesman, in the 10th year of the war, the occupation army realized that they were running out of large amphibious ships, so they decided to restore the Konstantin Olshansky within a year.

Latvian airline announces readiness to resume flights to Ukraine 

Latvian airline AirBaltic has announced its readiness to resume flights to Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa as soon as it becomes safe. This was discussed at a meeting of the airline's CEO and president Martin Gauss with the Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov and Boryspil Airport CEO Oleksiy Dubrevsky.

"During the visit, airBaltic expressed its readiness to resume flights to Kyiv, Lviv, and Odesa, aiming to reintegrate these cities into its network post-war, once deemed safe," the statement said.

Photo: airbaltic.com

Ukraine becomes a member state of the platform for the protection of intellectual property

Ukraine has joined the countries that will fill the WIPO Alert platform to counteract websites that infringe intellectual property rights. This was reported by the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.

The platform allows member countries to exchange data on possible copyright infringements on an international scale. Now all copyright and related rights holders have the opportunity to apply to the IP office to include a website in the national list of those that raise doubts about the observance of intellectual property rights.

Ukraine became the fifteenth country to join the WIPO Alert platform.

French Defense Minister to demand that companies produce weapons for Ukraine as a matter of priority

On March 26, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he was ready to use his powers to requisition industrial facilities or set priorities for arms manufacturers to speed up production to help Ukraine.

According to him, in connection with the production of anti-aircraft missiles and artillery shells, stocks and production lines were particularly overloaded.

He also said that he could requisition stocks or order companies to prioritize certain orders, citing MBDA's Aster missiles as a potential case for such a move.

Ukraine receives third tranche from the IMF

On March 26, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announced that Ukraine has received the third tranche of financial support under the EFF Extended Fund Facility program in the amount of $880 million.

According to Shmyhal, these funds will help cover priority budget expenditures and maintain macro-financial stability.

"Ukraine continues to meet its commitments to our partners. We are already gearing up for the next program review. We appreciate the IMF's support and collaboration," he said.

Tags:
Read also:
  • News
2024, Saturday
14 September
11:18
Updated
Russia launches over 70 Shahed drones against Ukraine - Zelenskyy
10:56
Russia loses 1,210 soldiers, 25 artillery systems, air defense in one day of war in Ukraine
10:35
Poland may transfer additional MiG-29s to Ukraine, says FM Sikorski
2024, Friday
13 September
21:35
Russia to be invited to second Peace Summit in November - Zelenskyy
21:20
Kamala Harris pushes Ukraine-focused ads in crucial election states
21:05
Russia plans to deploy up to 70,000 troops to Kursk region - Zelenskyy
20:50
Ukraine’s Kursk operation drives record number of missing Russian soldiers appeals
20:35
Robots might replace half of frontline troops, Ukraine’s Digital Transformation Ministry says
20:20
100+ missiles, drones detected over Ukrainian nuclear plants in recent weeks
20:06
Russia attacks Kursk region with guided bombs, tense situation in Kurakhove sector - Ukraine's General Staff
19:48
First photo of Ukrainian forces testing prototype 105mm 2-CT Hawkeye appears
19:29
Ukrainian sappers clear over 200,000 hectares of fertile land since beginning of 2024
19:10
Over 280 Ukrainian port facilities hit by Russian attacks since war's outbreak
18:50
Exclusive
Pollution of Seim River stopped - State Environmental Inspectorate in Chernihiv region
18:31
Netherlands sends Patriot radar to Ukraine, set to deliver three launchers
18:14
Russia expels six British diplomats, accusing them of spying
17:55
'Russian aggression caused by NATO expansion': foreign anti-Ukrainian narratives for September 13
17:36
Russia develops new 'kamikaze' drone with Chinese engine - media
17:15
Exclusive
Russian forces launch up to 20 assaults near Chasiv Yar daily - Ukraine’s 26th Brigade spokesman
16:56
OPINION
Where is Zelenskyy's victory plan? Blinken sends clear signals to Bankova
16:32
Ukraine to receive €118 million in military aid from Finland
16:10
ICC representatives inspect Russian torture sites set up during Kharkiv region occupation
15:45
Lithuanian and Polish Foreign Ministers Landsbergis and Sikorski arrive in Kyiv
15:25
Updated
Russian troops attack Sumy region with KABs: 2 civilians killed, child among wounded
15:13
Starmer-Biden meeting: key takeaways for Ukraine
14:52
Ukraine returns 49 people from Russian captivity, including Azovstal defenders
14:30
Ukraine has world's lowest birth rate and highest death rate
14:15
OPINION
Government changes: A display of power by powerless authorities
13:44
TITANIUM: Exhibition on Ukrainians severely harmed by war opens in Paris
13:25
Russian ammunition depots destroyed in Mariupol suburbs on night of September 13
13:11
Updated
TIFF suspends screening of Russians at War propaganda film
12:58
Exclusive
Russia's potential seems exhausted: military expert on Kursk region situation
12:40
Exclusive
Ukrainian troops may withdraw from Russia's Kursk region - National Guard reserve major
12:26
Review
Russian Su-30 downing over Black Sea hints at multiple Ukrainian operations in Russia. Serhiy Zgurets' column
11:58
Ukraine’s Edelweiss brigade showcases destroying Russian manpower, equipment
11:51
Russian counteroffensive in Kursk region has achieved minor success — ISW
11:23
143 combat clashes occur at front, Russia attacks in several sectors
11:02
Exclusive
“Putin will ask for negotiations" — Ukkrainian diplomat Bezsmertnyi
10:36
Poland joins calls to lift restrictions on Ukraine regarding strikes deep into Russia
09:57
Russian troops advance in Makiivka, Krasnohorivka and Hrodivka — DeepState
More news