10/23/2022
Ukraine war in the live ticker
+++ 03:55 Schulze: Ukraine needs “more than just weapons” +++
Before the reconstruction conference for Ukraine, Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze calls for a global effort. It’s “a generational task in which as many countries as possible have to join forces,” she tells the newspapers of the Funke media group. “It goes far beyond Europe, we basically need the entire civilized community of states.” The aid isn’t just a government issue either, she adds. “We also need business and civil society for this.” Ukraine needs “more than just weapons, it also needs money and solidarity,” says Schulze. “The economy collapsed during the war, now it is crucial that the state can maintain its essential functions.” For example, he must be able to pay employees such as teachers, educators or police officers.
+++ 02:53 ex-boss of Ukrainian turbine manufacturer arrested +++
The former boss of the Ukrainian turbine manufacturer Motor Sich was arrested in Zaporizhia, according to various Ukrainian media. Vyacheslav Boguzlayev is reportedly accused of high treason because he is said to have cooperated with the Russian military. As the media from security circles claim to have learned, investigators broke down Bogulayev’s front door and examined his property. He himself will now be brought to Kyiv. Ukrainian journalist Iryna Romaliyska writes on Facebook that the ex-head of the turbine manufacturer is known for his pro-Russian views and is suspected of having supplied Russia with parts for helicopters and airplanes. Motor Sich is one of the world’s largest engine manufacturers for airplanes and helicopters.
+++ 01:51 Giffey: capacities for refugees almost exhausted +++
Berlin’s Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey sees the capital on the edge of its possibilities when it comes to taking in refugees. “We city states in particular, and especially Berlin as the main attraction, have almost exhausted our capacities (…) by now,” she told the “Bild am Sonntag”. 340,000 Ukrainians received first aid in Berlin, and 100,000 are now resident in the capital. Giffey demands: “We urgently need more federal real estate to accommodate people well, financial support for the immense costs and fair distribution throughout Germany.”
+++ 00:38 Selenskyj sees his own troops advancing despite Russia’s missiles +++
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sees his country’s troops advancing in Moscow-held areas despite massive Russian rocket attacks. The Ukrainian armed forces are advancing on the front line every day, and Russian strikes against the infrastructure cannot stop them, Zelensky said in a video message distributed in Kyiv that evening. “The Ukrainians are united and know very well that Russia has no chance of winning this war,” said Zelenskyy.
Read more about this here.
+++ 23:50 Kretschmer for the resumption of Russian gas supplies after the end of the war +++
Saxony’s Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer is calling for Russian gas supplies to be resumed after the war. “We need long-term contracts for liquid gas deliveries from the USA, Qatar and other Arab countries,” Kretschmer told the “Bild am Sonntag”. “In addition, we must finally develop our own natural gas in the North Sea. And when the war is over, we should use gas from Russia again.”
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+++ 22:54 Selenskyj: Will fend off more drone attacks in the future +++
According to Ukrainian information, Russia has attacked large parts of the country’s infrastructure, but will be able to prevent it more and more in the future. Russia has recently attacked primarily in western, central and southern Ukraine, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Of course, we don’t have the technical capabilities to eliminate 100 percent of Russian missiles and combat drones,” he adds. But he is certain “that we will gradually achieve this with the help of our partners. We are already shooting down a large part of the cruise missiles and drones.”
+++ 22:19 Selenskyj calls on Ukrainians to save energy +++
In view of the Russian attacks on Ukraine’s infrastructure, the Ukrainian government is calling on the population to save energy. “The stability of the energy industry of our whole country depends on every city and region of Ukraine,” writes Zelenskyy on Telegram. At the same time, the Ukrainian head of government appealed to the population to show together “that Ukrainian life cannot be broken.” Zelenskyy rejects as a lie reports from the Russian side that attacks on the infrastructure would slow down the actions of the Ukrainian military or prevent defense. “Our defense forces are getting everything they need to protect the country and are making progress every day – I emphasize: every day.”
+++ 22:03 Ski Association FIS further excludes athletes from Russia and Belarus +++
Athletes from Russia and Belarus will remain banned from official international ski competitions in the 2022/23 season that has just started. “The FIS Council has decided, with respect to the integrity of the FIS competitions and the safety of all participants (…), to continue its policy of refusing Russian and Belarusian teams and athletes to participate in all FIS competitions,” he shares International Ski Federation FIS with. Previously they had been ruled out until the end of the 2021/22 season. According to the FIS, the decision is in line with the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
+++ 21:38 Italy’s Prime Minister Meloni positions herself clearly against Russian war of aggression +++
After taking office, Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took a clear stance against Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine. In her response to a message of congratulations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the right-wing foreign politician renewed her commitment. Italy is on the side of “the brave people of Ukraine who are fighting for their freedom and a just peace,” the 45-year-old tweeted. “You are not alone.” However, there are considerable doubts about the loyalty of the right-wing government led by Meloni to the EU and NATO. Meloni’s coalition partners Matteo Salvini and Silvio Berlusconi have repeatedly made friendly comments about Russian President Vladimir Putin.
+++ 20:57 Ukrainian Serhij Zhadan receives the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade +++
The Ukrainian writer, translator and musician Serhij Zhadan will be awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade tomorrow in Frankfurt’s Paulskirche. According to the Peace Prize Foundation Council, the 48-year-old is honored for his outstanding artistic work and for his humanitarian attitude, with which he turned to the people in the Ukraine war and helped them at the risk of his life. Zhadan said at a panel discussion that he didn’t want to use the war as a literary medium. His book “Heaven over Kharkiv” has been compiled from many of his social media posts. “I don’t see myself as a classic author. At first I didn’t think at all that these Facebook entries could become a book,” he said.
+++ 20:31 Scholz visit to Bavaria: demonstrators are demanding more heavy weapons for Ukraine +++
On the occasion of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Munich, demonstrators gathered for an “anti-war rally” entitled “Together against the war”. This is reported by the Bayerischer Rundfunk. Accordingly, the demonstrators, including native Ukrainians, called for more support for Kyiv, including a quick delivery of heavy weapons. According to the report, when the SPD politician’s column drove past the demonstrators on their way to the party conference of the Bavarian Social Democrats, around 70 people shouted: “Thank you Germany” and “More weapons for Ukraine”. As can be seen in the photos, they had written slogans on their posters such as: “Stop genocide”, “Close the sky” or “The victory of Ukraine is Europe’s security”.
+++ 19:50 Ukrainian military: Russians expelled from settlements in Cherson +++
“Kyiv Independent” reports, citing the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, that the Ukrainian military expelled Russian soldiers from the settlements of Charivne and Chkalove in the Kherson region. In addition, the General Staff reports that Russian forces continue to leave the occupied parts of the region and that looting and robberies have become more frequent.
You can read earlier developments relating to the Ukraine war here.