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6:35 PM

Media: Severed pig heads placed at Russian propagandists' homes.

Timofey Sergeytsev, a columnist for the Russian-state run news agency Ria Novosti, Mikhail Tereshchenko, a photographer for state news agency TASS, and military expert Konstantin Sivkov said they had found the heads at their homes over during the week of Sept. 19-26.

5:28 PM

Guardian: Ukraine sends letter to G7 on use of Western parts in Shahed drones.

The letter alleges that more than 50 electrical components originally stemmed from companies located in countries that are both allied with Ukraine and involved in the sanctions coalition. The countries named include the U.S., Switzerland, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Canada, and Japan.

5:03 PM

'Good Russians.' Who are they?

4:16 PM

Azerbaijan detains former Nagorno-Karabakh PM.

Russian-Armenian investor and billionaire Ruben Vardanyan held senior positions in several Russian companies and founded one of Russia's largest investment banks, Troika Dialog.

3:19 PM

Ukraine's military confirms Wagner fighters return to front.

The spokesperson said that of roughly 8,000 Wagner fighters in Belarus, some departed for Africa, and around 500 are returning to Ukraine's eastern front. Russia's Defense Ministry is renegotiating contracts with these mercenaries to serve either as combatants or instructors, Yevlash clarified.

2:27 PM

Ukraine to boycott UEFA football competitions involving Russia.

UAF called for preserving the previous decision by UEFA and the International Association Football Federation (FIFA) not to allow the participation of Russian teams in international competitions.

1:52 PM

SBU detains two Kyiv residents suspected of coordinating Russian strikes.

According to the report, the two suspected collaborators were providing the Russian military intelligence (GRU) with coordinates to target critical infrastructure in the city, namely energy facilities.

12:51 PM

Bloomberg: Egypt in talks with Russia to buy 1 million tons of wheat.

The discussions reportedly concern deliveries for this season. However, Bloomberg added that it is unclear how close are the two countries to a deal.

12:24 PM

Baku claims 192 Azerbaijani troops killed, 511 wounded in Karabakh offensive.

During Baku's recent offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, 180 Azerbaijani soldiers, 12 service members of the Interior Ministry, and one Azerbaijani civilian were killed, the state-run Azerbaijani Press Agency reported on Sept. 27, citing the country's Health Ministry.

11:19 AM

Russian attacks kill 1, injure 17 over past day.

Russia carried out 119 strikes against Kherson Oblast, injuring 12 people, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin reported. In Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, Russian forces targeted Nikopol and the surrounding area with drones and artillery, Governor Serhii Lysak said.

11:13 AM

Official: Russia starts building railway links to occupied cities in Donetsk Oblast.

Russia started building direct railway links to the occupied Ukrainian cities Mariupol, Volnovakha, and Donetsk, which could decrease Moscow's logistical dependence on the Crimean Bridge, Petro Andriushchenko, an advisor to Melitopol's exiled mayor, said on Sept. 27.

10:14 AM

UK Defense Ministry: New Russian offensive unlikely in coming weeks.

The U.K. report pointed out that "Russia has only rarely maintained an uncommitted army-size grouping which could potentially form the basis of a major new offensive thrust" since the start of the full-scale invasion.

9:05 AM

General Staff: Ukraine advances in Bakhmut, Melitopol directions.

Russian troops reportedly launched unsuccessful attacks near Sieverne and Marinka in Donetsk Oblast and south of Novodarivka in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

8:38 AM

Dutch minister: Netherlands to deliver first F-16 jets to Ukraine in 2024.

The minister estimated that the training of Ukrainian pilots on the fourth-generation jets could take six to eight months, which is a shorter period than the usual training of Dutch pilots.

8:08 AM

General Staff: Russia has lost 276,990 troops in Ukraine.

This number includes 320 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day, the General Staff said.

6:14 AM

European Commission will represent EU states in WTO on grain dispute.

The European Commission will represent Poland, Hungary and Slovakia in the grain dispute with Ukraine at the World Trade Organization, Polish news outlet PAP reported on Sept. 26.

3:01 AM

Large fire reported near Moscow.

Russian-backed Telegram channels posted a photo of a strong fire in the town of Shchyolkovo near Moscow around midnight on Sept. 27. The fire allegedly erupted in an industrial area west of the city.

2:41 AM

State Department responds to Russian efforts to rejoin UN Human Rights Council.

U.S. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller stated in a press conference on Sept. 26 that Russia's actions in Ukraine undermines its rightful inclusion in the UN Human Rights Council.

1:45 AM

White House refuses to comment on death of Black Sea Fleet commander previously reported killed.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that the White House is aware of reports of footage showing Admiral of the Black Sea Fleet Viktor Sokolov alive despite Ukraine previously reporting him dead.

12:59 AM

War update

Ukraine war latest: Another Russian command post reportedly hit; Supposedly dead Russian general shown alive

12:49 AM

Belarus Foreign Minister: Entering war alongside Russia hard to imagine.

In an interview with AP on Sept. 26, Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik stated that he can't envision a scenario in which Belarus would enter the war in Ukraine alongside Russian forces.

12:41 AM

Investigations

Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Notorious pro-Russia MP tied to investment fund building homes in Ukraine.

11:51 PM

Zelensky appoints Andriy Shevchenko as adviser.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has appointed Andriy Shevchenko, an ex-professional footballer and manager, as an external advisor, according to a presidential decree published on Sept. 26.

11:21 PM

Navy: Russian missiles contain up to 50 foreign-made parts.

Anywhere between 30 and 50 parts within Russian missiles are produced outside of Russia, Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk said during a briefing on Sept. 26.

10:26 PM

Armenian Health Ministry: 125 killed in Nagorno-Karabakh fuel depot explosion.

The explosion at a crowded fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh on Sept. 25 has killed at least 125 people, Armenian Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan said at a news conference on Sept. 26.

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EU on government reshuffle: ‘We welcome Ukrainian authorities taking corruption allegations seriously’

by The Kyiv Independent news desk January 24, 2023 5:57 PM 2 min read

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The European Union welcomes the fact that the Ukrainian government is taking corruption allegations against high-ranking officials seriously, Ana Pisonero, a representative of the European Commission, said on Jan. 24, following the most significant governmental reshuffle in Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

“We have taken into account reports that the National Anti-Corruption Bureau is investigating these cases. You know, the general rule is that we do not comment on ongoing investigations, but we welcome the fact that the Ukrainian authorities are taking this seriously,” Pisonero said.

At the same time, she said, as part of the EU membership process, Ukraine is expected to further strengthen its fight against corruption, particularly at a high level.

Pisonero noted that Ukraine has already taken several measures in the field of anti-corruption, including the appointment of the head of the Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and the initiation of the process for selecting a new chief of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau.

“Of course, there will be small further actions to strengthen anti-corruption institutions,” Pisonero said.

Earlier on Jan. 24, the Cabinet of Ministers dismissed six government officials and greenlighted the firing of five governors. The reshuffle came after a series of journalist investigations alleged misappropriation of funds among several top officials.

The European Commission will assess Ukraine’s progress on the reforms toward membership in the EU in the fall of 2023. In June, Ukraine was granted candidate status.

Membership in the EU has long been a key aspiration for Ukraine, which is reflected in the Ukrainian Constitution among the main goals.

In September, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said that Ukraine has the ambition to become a full-fledged member of the EU in two years.

To achieve that goal, the country must fulfill European Commission conditions on issues related to justice, the rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts and then proceed with the negotiation process regarding EU membership.

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