UN statement on searches in UOC-MP and end of tanker training in Britain: last night's highlights
The UN says searches in the UOC—MP may be “discrimination”, and Ukrainian soldiers in the UK have completed training with Challenger 2 tanks. Here is what you may have missed from the previous night.
UN statement on searches in the UOC-MP
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights believes that law enforcement searches of the premises of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate may “be discriminatory”.
The report mentions that the Security Service of Ukraine has conducted searches in monasteries, offices, educational institutions, and other property of the UOC-MP in Ukrainian regions.
“OHCHR is concerned that state actions targeting the UOC may be discriminatory. OHCHR also recalls the necessity of ensuring that all those facing criminal charges enjoy the full spectrum of non-derogable fair trial rights,” the UN said.
Tank crews complete training in the UK
Ukrainian crews have completed training on British Challenger 2 tanks in the UK and are returning to Ukraine.
The soldiers received training that included instructions on commanding, driving, and crew collaboration on Challenger 2 tanks, as well as effective target identification and engagement, the British Ministry of Defense reported.
“We have all been hugely impressed with the level of competence [the Ukrainians] displayed and have no doubt that our friends will use the Challenger 2 tanks most effectively in the battles to come as they fight to defend their homeland,” said Lieutenant John Stone, who oversaw the training mission.
Briefly about other news:
- Dog experts from the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the State Customs Service of Ukraine began studying a specialized training course at the Dog Training Center of the Spanish Civil Guard;
- France called on Russia to abandon its plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. At the same time, Lithuania said that due to such intentions, it would demand new sanctions against Russia;
- Tens of thousands of Israelis took to the streets of cities across the country on the evening of March 26 after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suddenly fired his defense minister for challenging the prime minister's plan to reform the judiciary;
- The number of Russian troops in Belarus has decreased to over 4,000. Those Russian units that had been trained were withdrawn from Belarus to Russia's territory for further deployment, in particular to eastern Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service reported.
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