This morning explosions have occurred near the Machulishchy air base in Belarus. As a result, Russia’s A-50 airborne early warning and control aircraft might have been hit.
On February 26, 2023, when Ukraine marks Day of Resistance to Russia’s Occupation of Crimea, the Participants in the International Crimea Platform issued a Joint Statement, reiterating their unwavering support to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.
The tenth package of sanctions against Russia, which has recently been adopted by the European Union, provides for the strengthening of control over import-export operations, namely export bans on critical technology and industrial goods.
The pressure on Russia must increase, and Ukraine expects decisive steps against the Russian nuclear industry and the Rosatom corporation, as well as more pressure on the Russian military and banks.
Chairman-in-Office, Minister of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia Bujar Osmani, Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto — and OSCE Secretary General Helga Maria Schmid, President of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Margareta Cederfelt and Secretary General Roberto Montella have called on Russia to stop its war against Ukraine.
In the past 24 hours, Ukraine’s Air Force has launched 14 strikes on enemy personnel and military equipment clusters. Additionally, the Ukrainian military destroyed Russia’s Mi-24 attack helicopter and Lancet unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Ukraine is deeply concerned about joint naval exercises involving South Africa, Russia, and China where missiles of the same type that is used to kill Ukrainians, as well as Russia’s "Z" and "V" symbols, are involved.