Possible fighter jets from Poland, first battalion completes training in Germany: last night's highlights
The President of Poland said he would consider the transfer of Soviet fighter jets to Ukraine, and the first battalion of Ukrainian soldiers has already been trained at a US base in Germany. Here is what you may have missed from the previous night.
First battalion trained
The first group of 635 Ukrainian soldiers has been trained at a U.S. base in Germany. In particular, they were taught how to use the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle.
The training of the second group of 710 Ukrainian soldiers has also begun in Germany. It will take a five-week course, during which they will be taught maneuvering, medical and basic training.
Poland to consider transferring fighter jets to Ukraine
Polish President Andrzej Duda said that his country will consider transferring MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, which are in service with the Polish army. Warsaw will also join a broad aviation coalition for F-16s, if it is formed.
Biden does not plan to meet with Zelenskyy in Poland
The schedule of U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to Poland does not include a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
During his European visit at the end of February, Biden intends to meet with the leaders of the Bucharest Nine in Poland and deliver a speech in Warsaw on the occasion of the anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Biden's visit to Poland is scheduled for February 20-22.
Retailer Auchan denies supplying humanitarian aid to Russian military
The French supermarket chain Auchan has denied that it supplied goods to Russian troops in the occupied regions of Ukraine during the full-scale invasion. The fact was uncovered in a recent media investigation.
Register of damages caused to Ukraine by Russian aggression
On February 17, the Dutch government agreed to establish a new international organization in The Hague - the Register of Damage Caused to Ukraine by Russian Aggression. The Ministry of Justice claims that this should be the first component of a comprehensive reparations mechanism to ensure that Russia pays compensation for the damage caused.
Other news:
- The United States estimates that the private military company Wagner has lost more than 30,000 fighters in Ukraine, including 9,000 killed.
- On the weekend of February 18-19, some Kyiv districts may experience scheduled stabilization blackouts due to repair work.
- The IMF mission positively assessed Ukraine's implementation of the current monitoring program. This brought Ukraine closer to negotiations on a full-fledged IMF support program.
- Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó explained his visit to Minsk by saying that he "conveyed a message about the need for a ceasefire and the start of peace talks."
- On February 17, Russian troops again shelled Sumy Oblast with artillery and MLRS and launched missiles at the region. Civilian infrastructure was damaged.
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