Russian defector murdered, Russians executing PoWs, 20 Days in Mariupol wins BAFTA
Your slice of the headlines in Ukraine. Daily. Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
● Russian defector Kuzminov killed in Spain
Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who in the summer of 2023 landed his Mi-8 helicopter in Ukrainian territory, has died in Spain, Ukrainian Defense Intelligence spokesman Andriy Yusov said on Feb. 19.
● Polish protesters temporarily block passenger train from Ukraine, police intervened — UZ
Polish protesters blocked the movement of a passenger train from Ukraine on Feb. 18, Ukraine’s national train company, Ukrzaliznytsia, reported on Telegram on Feb. 19.
● Ukrainians holding new defensive lines near Avdiivka after repelling five Russian assaults – commander
Ukraine's Defense Forces have consolidated their positions on new defense lines in the Avdiivka sector, commander of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Troop Grouping Oleksandr Tarnavskyi said in a Telegram post on Feb. 19.
● Ombudsman accuses Russia of disregarding Geneva Conventions as evidence emerges of PoW executions
Executions of prisoners of war are a gross violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets reiterated on Feb. 19.
● Ukrainian commander vows no new recruits will go to combat zones without crucial training, equipment
No mobilized soldier will be sent to the combat zone without training and equipment, Commander of the Ukrainian Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavliuk said in an interview with Radio Liberty on Feb. 18.
● The West was ‘overly optimistic’ about Russia's war against Ukraine in 2023 - NATO admiral
Western countries were "overly optimistic" about Russia's war against Ukraine in 2023, Admiral Rob Bauer, Chairman of NATO's Military Committee, said, the Financial Times reported.
● Ukraine’s State Emblem Day — What is it and how do Ukrainians celebrate the trident?
Ukraine celebrates the adoption of the trident as the country’s national symbol on Feb. 19, State Emblem Day.
● Ukraine’s devastating 20 Days in Mariupol wins BAFTA for Best Documentary
Mstyslav Chernov’s powerful documentary 20 Days in Mariupol claimed the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Documentary at a ceremony in London’s Royal Festival Hall on Feb. 18.
● Japan pledges long-term support for Ukraine - Japanese Foreign Ministry
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced that Tokyo will provide long-term support to Ukraine and will seek assistance from the private sector to fund these efforts on Feb. 18, Japanese outlet NHK reported.
● Hungary will not oppose further EU sanctions against Russia
Hungary won't block the European Union's latest round of sanctions against Russia, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in a Facebook statement on Feb. 19.
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