Photo from Mariupol, which is almost destroyed
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By Pavlo Vitenko, Ukrainian Freedom News
UKRAINE: Deputy Commander of the Azov Regiment Svyatoslav Palamar recorded an address to the world community.
«Today is the Great Day, and even so the enemy continues to drop air bombs, ship artillery fires, cannons are fired, enemy tanks continue to be beaten, infantry tries to storm. (...) But remember: at this time when you are throwing Easter pictures and enjoy the truce, in Mariupol the enemy drops bombs on the heads of innocent children, « said Palamar.
Easter address of the President of Ukraine
WORLD: Germany and France have circumvented the 2014 EU embargo on arms supplies to Russia. For example, companies from both EU member states supplied Moscow with bombs, rockets and other military equipment.
The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal met with his Polish counterpart Mateusz Morawiecki. Following the talks, the two sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the railway sector, which will increase the volume of Ukrainian rail transport to the EU.
Russia is getting closer to Iran’s development scenario
The Center for Countering Disinformation analyzed scenarios of life under the sanctions of the two countries.
Russia and Iran have suffered a «Dutch disease» – dependence on the export of a small number of raw materials (oil and gas) in exchange for imports of essential goods.
This was reported at the Center for Combating Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, explaining why Russia, despite the «joy» of sanctions, is getting closer to the scenario of Iran’s development.
In both countries, the similar weight of exports in the structure of GDP – about 30%.
Profit from oil sales in the structure of GDP less cost in Iran – about 20%, in Russia – 10%.
Iranian banks have also shut down SWIFT and frozen more than $ 100 billion in bank assets. In Russia, the figure reached $ 400 billion.
Future import substitution, which Russia boasts so much about, has been defeated in Iran. There was its own Internet, instead of YouTube – Aparat, instead of Facebook – Cloob, instead of App Store – Cafe Bazaar. But these social networks are recognized only by the internal user.
If Iran has been under sanctions for 43 years, Russia is just beginning to feel them. The real «pain» will come closer to autumn.
It will be recalled that the European Union is currently developing a sixth package of sanctions against Russia and is considering various options for restrictions against the Russian oil industry, including a ban on imports of certain petroleum products and taxation of imports.
Donetsk region
Police say that on Easter night in the area without violations of the curfew. Active hostilities along the line of contact. Avdiivka – air strikes, cluster shells. Maryinka, Novomykhailivka – battles.
Mariupol: We are waiting for the green corridor.
Dnipropetrovsk region
Three «arrivals» in Pavlograd district on railway infrastructure and industrial enterprise. The consequences and details are being clarified. There is currently information about one victim.
Luhansk region
The hottest settlements are Hirske, Zolote and Lysychansk. As a result, eight people were killed and two were injured, and at least seven houses and a police station were destroyed.
Mykolayiv region
Shelling of the city and settlements of the region. Previously without victims.
Kherson region
The Russians are shelling the settlements of the region and in the direction of neighboring regions. The region is on the verge of a humanitarian catastrophe.
Photo of Mariupol from Azov Regiment
Kharkiv region
There were shillings in Kharkiv at night, and three victims in Slobidsky and Kyiv districts. The occupiers in Chuhuiv and Derhachiv districts continued to shell the region during the day.
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