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Cabinet proposes seizing 903 objects belonging to Russia – PM.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a presidential draft decree on the seizure of 903 objects belonging to Russia, Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal has said.
"As promised, we are taking Russian assets for the benefit of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. We are doing this systematically and under all procedures. We do not replace the law with our willingness, but implement this strategic task in a legal way. The seized assets are converted into funds allocated for our defense and restoration," Shmyhal said at a government meeting on Friday.
According to the prime minister, the government has decided to seize Russian property and assets in Ukraine.
In particular, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a presidential decree proposing the seizure of 903 objects belonging to Russia.
According to him, some 79 items are corporate rights, while 824 items are property.
"The list of objects has been formed: these are hundreds of buildings, corporate rights, land plots and financial assets. All property is divided into three categories: the first category is property that belongs to Russia, the second category is assets belonging to sanctioned citizens and companies from Russia, the third category is the assets of Russian banks," he said.
The prime minister said today's decision is the first step, and then the seizure of Russia's assets in the West should take place.
Zelenskyy meets with Ukrainian Jewish community on eve of Passover holiday.
On the occasion of the Passover holiday, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with representatives of Jewish religious organizations and talked with students of the specialized school No. 325 Happiness (Schastia), his press service has rep...
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Seventy-one military clashes recorded on front line – AFU General Staff.
Seventy-one military clashes were recorded on the front line in the south and east of Ukraine during the day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook.
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Ukrainian aviation carries out nine strikes on enemy concentration areas.
During the day, the aviation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck nine enemy personnel concentration areas, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Facebook.
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Ukrnafta will reduce electricity consumption at its filling stations.
PJSC Ukrnafta will reduce electricity consumption at its gas stations from 17:00 to 07:00, the company’s press service reported.
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Russians carry out six missiles, 63 air strikes on Ukraine’s territory over day.
The Russian invaders carried out six rocket and 63 air strikes during the day, and also carried out 41 multiple rocket launchers on positions of Ukrainian troops and settlements, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
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Paris Olympics flame lit as athletes prepare for Summer Games.
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96% of this county voted for Trump in 2020. Hear what they think about the hush money trial
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How Melania reacted when she learned about Trump's alleged affair with Stormy Daniels.
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Sen. Menendez may blame his wife for his alleged crimes
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International donors pledge more than $2.13B for Sudan
One year after Sudan’s war started, international donors pledged over $2.13 billion for the country at a conference in Paris. Meanwhile, the U.N. says the looming famine in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, is unprecedented, and human rights activists ar...
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