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| Information about the special law for elections in Donbass were published in the media |
09.19.2015 Daily Highlights by the Digests & Analytics Ukraine Agency
Topics from Media and Social Networks
- Information about the special law for elections in Donbass were published in the media.
- Crimean Tatars and activists are preparing to blockade the Crimea.
- US denied media reports about dissatisfaction in Ukrainian leadership in carrying out reforms.
Key Events in Ukraine
- The deputy head of presidential administration Shymkiv said that EU assistance for the modernization of public administration is blocked due to the failure to adopt the law on public service by the parliament. He also said that the anti-corruption agency detectives started to work but without the appointment of anti-corruption prosecutor investigations could not be lodged to the court.
- According to expert estimates, the loss of state-owned enterprise Air Traffic Services "UkSATSE" in the case of banning Russian airlines flights over the territory of Ukraine, can reach $ 150 million.
Ukraine at War
- The war in the Donbass enters phase of actions of subversive groups. According to the Speaker of ATO Staff, shootings virtually ceased, but the army continues to incur losses. As a result of undermining on the bracing in the Luhansk region one soldier was killed, another wounded. OSCE observers report continuing skirmishes near Donetsk airport where militants use mortars. Shelling of Maryinka took place according to the reports from the frontline.
- Preparations for the "local elections" in the Donetsk region declared by the leader of the terrorists Zakharchenko are in full swing.
- Crimean Tatars and activists are preparing to blockade the Crimea. Police urges citizens to obey the law during the action, prevent provocations and claims about providing its participants with tents, food and drinking water.
- Major of the Russian Army, captured by border guards during the shipping of ammunition, released on bail by the court, as the driver took the full responsibility. Advisor to the head of the SBU Tandit says that Russian officer can be exchanged, but the decision on this matter should be taken by the president.
- Defense Minister Poltorak said that the feeding of the army will be organized according to NATO standards starting next year. 62 tanks were already supplied to the army, another 31 and 10 armored vehicles "Dozor-B" will be supplied before end of the year.
Ukraine and the World
- German Foreign Minister considers reduction of escalation in the Donbass as a positive signal, but calls on the parties to fully implement the Minsk agreement.
- British Foreign Office said that the situation in Syria becomes more complex due to Russia's presence. According to media reports, government troops used precision Russian weapons against the Islamists.
- Dissatisfaction with the actions of the European Commission for the prevention of illegal migration is growing in Europe. Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia and other countries close their borders to migrants. Czech Republic threatens to appeal to the European Court regarding quota on acceptance of migrants.
- During the exercise in the Orenburg region Russian President Putin said that the armed forces received more than two thousand pieces of military equipment including advanced fighter jets and helicopters, drones, air defense systems, electronic warfare, armored vehicles for infantry and special forces. Putin ordered to sign an agreement with Belarus on the establishment of an military air base on its territory.
The Trends
- Ukrainian newspaper "The Mirror of the Week" published materials about preparations of a special law on the local elections in Donbass during Minsk talks, which provides the possibility of holding local elections on the occupied territory of Donbass. Experts say such acts contradict the Constitution of Ukraine and the previously adopted legislation. According to the majority of military analysts, despite the efforts of Europe to freeze conflicts in the Donbass, Putin will not give up the possibility of undermining the economic and political stability in Ukraine with the help of his troops stationed in the Donbass. In addition, he has no plans to transfer control of the part of the border to Ukraine, so the supply of ammunition and military equipment to fighters will continue,
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