May 2022

Ivanyushchenko's million-dollar assets may be under arrest/Channel 24 collage associate of the former President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych Yuri Ivanyushchenko. We are talking about the amount of more than 100 million Swiss francs (about 104 million dollars).

This information is reported by Ukrinform, citing a press release from the Federal Council of Switzerland.

Switzerland froze Ivanyushchenko's assets back in 2014 after the revolution in February. Today, May 25, 2022, the Swiss Federal Council decided to initiate a case on the administrative confiscation of Yuriy Ivanyushchenko's assets.

Thus, Switzerland supports Ukraine, which is facing certain difficulties in its efforts to confiscate these assets. These difficulties were exacerbated with the start of the war in Ukraine, the report says.

They also emphasized that the decision taken today is in no way related to the sanctions imposed by the EU against Russia in 2022 as a result of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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Yuri Ivanyushchenko/photo “GORDON”

The statement says that the Federal Council instructed the Ministry of Finance to initiate a confiscation case in the Federal Administrative Court ( FAC).

The legal proceedings concern the assets of Yuri Ivanyushchenko and his family in the amount of more than 100 million Swiss francs. The FAC will determine compliance with the forfeiture conditions. If, after the end of the trial, the assets are finally confiscated, they will be returned to Ukraine, the Council noted.

It is noted that the confiscation procedure is based on the Foreign Illicit Assets Act (FIAA). According to official information, it is used only in exceptional cases. The law allows for the confiscation of the assets of foreign PEPs, but subject to certain conditions. In particular, it is necessary that the judicial system of a foreign state tried to confiscate assets, but failed to do so.

It was previously reported that in December 2021, the Swiss Federal Council extended the freezing of the assets of Viktor Yanukovych and his entourage until February 2023 .

The Pechersky District Court of Kyiv gave another permission to arrest the fugitive ex-president Viktor Yanukovych

The Prosecutor General's Office reported that the court gave another permission to arrest Yanukovych for signing the Kharkiv agreements.

According to the investigation, the ex-president, by prior agreement, acted jointly with the former Prime Minister of Ukraine. Viktor Yanukovych violated the requirements of the Constitution and the Law of Ukraine on international treaties.

It is reported that the fugitive ex-president provided assistance to the aggressor country and its representatives in carrying out subversive activities directed against Ukraine.

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Motuzyanyk denied the retreat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the East/UNIAN

The representative of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine denied that the Armed Forces of Ukraine are retreating in the East of Ukraine.

Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said that such terminology is not very correct.

According to him, of course, in some separate areas, Russian groups have temporary tactical successes.

But the fact that Ukrainian troops are retreating there is an absolute misinterpretation of actions. In some areas, Ukrainian units are conducting mobile defense, – said Oleksandr Motuzyanyk.

He explained that this is necessary so that, where possible, step aside, change positions. Then, when favorable conditions occur, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will be able to carry out counter-offensive actions.

In addition, he noted that there are certain territories and settlements that can change hands.

“There is a very dynamic situation, so I do not confirm the interpretation that the Ukrainian army is supposedly retreating. This is absolutely not true,” Oleksandr Motuzyanyk added.

What is the situation in Russia's war against Ukraine: latest news

• The operational summary of the General Staff also reported that the invaders are preparing for active operations in the Novopavlovsk and Zaporozhye directions.
• The situation in the Luhansk direction is extremely tense and difficult. Our fighters have been there for 90 days and are quite tired, but the Russian invaders are constantly transferring new manpower there. Aleksey Arestovich, Advisor to the Head of the President's Office, told about this. He also added that the situation for our troops in the Lugansk direction is rather difficult.
• On May 25, the Russian army intended to attack, however, the Armed Forces of Ukraine gave a worthy rebuff to the enemy. This is evidenced by operational information on the situation in southern Ukraine, reports the Operational Command “South”.
• All events to date indicate that the occupiers are planning to establish a military base in Mariupol. They still want to open the port in order to transfer cargo and take out all the loot. This was told by the adviser to the mayor of Mariupol Petr Andryushchenko. He also noted that the situation in Mariupol is reminiscent of a ghetto, because now it is increasingly difficult to leave and enter the city.

What the head of the Kherson occupation authorities looks like: journalists published a photo for the first time/Bihus.info

Investigative journalists “Bihus.info” for the first time published a photo of Gauleiter Kherson Alexander Kobets. The invaders keep his face a secret, but over time, everything secret becomes clear.

Alexander Kobets does not show his face publicly even on propaganda channels, and it is impossible to find him on social networks. But Bihus.info sources provided journalists with photos of Kobets and even his wife.

Sources report that Kobets left Kyiv on March 7, 2022 in a Mercedes-Benz car with license plate AA8332CO, registered to his wife Anna Kobets.

Anna Kobets, date of birth – June 13, 1961/Photo by Bihus

In the passenger seat with Alexander Kobets you can see another man. He got into the car with Kobets at the exit from Kyiv, and his wife moved into the back seat.

Gauleiter Kherson's car/Photo

The fact that Kobets left Kyiv on March 7 was previously reported at the Center for Journalistic Investigations. The correspondent of the Center visited the Kiev house on Obolonskaya Street, where the Gauleiter lived. went to the West of Ukraine, and on March 15 he left the country through the state of emergency “Uzhgorod”. Since he is 62 years old, he was able to legally cross the border.

Already on April 26, 2022, the legitimate mayor of Kherson, Igor Kolykhaev, announced that infidels “appointed” Kobets as a pseudo-measure of Kherson.

Due to the secrecy of Kobets, confusion has arisen over his biographical data. Some publications first confused him with the candidate for deputy to the Kherson City Council from the party “Voice” Alexander Dmitrievich Kobets, and then called Kobets the driver of the legitimate mayor of Kherson Igor Kolikhaev.

At the same time, the gauleiter of Kherson has nothing to do with Party “Voice”. And information about the work of Kobyats for the legitimate mayor of Kherson Kolikhaev has not yet been confirmed.

What is known about Gauleiter Alexander Kobets

• Kobets Alexander Yurievich was born in Kherson. For some time he lived there, and then for many years he lived in Kyiv and, probably, in Moscow. In Kyiv, he is registered on Obolonska Street.
• According to sources from Bihus.Info, over the past 5 years, Kobets left Ukraine abroad 22 times. Mostly he traveled to Russia and Belarus. In particular, Kobets flew to Minsk in 2019 and traveled by train and car to Russia in 2018.
• Bihus.Info sources confirm the information that Kobets worked in the KGB in Soviet times, and in early 2000 -x – in the Ukrainian SBU. He was fired from the SBU until 2010.
• In 2006, Kobets was registered as an employee of the Kyiv company Ukragrokhimpromholding, which traded in ammonia. It was founded in Ukraine by Russian Alexander Bessonov. Interestingly, at one time he also worked for the KGB.
• In 2012, Kobets, together with his wife Anna, founded the Kobets Company in Kyiv and tried to do business.

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The Rada of Churches is outraged by the “Javelin Holidays” mural in Kyiv/Photo Verkhovna Rada/Telegram

Recently, a new mural “Saint Javelina” has appeared in Kyiv. It depicts the Mother of God from the “Javelin” PPRK.

However, there is a possibility that it may be sketched. All because of the protest of the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations.

The Council of Churches is outraged by the mural “Javelin's Holidays”

Thus, religious figures call Kyiv authorities and city activists to comply with the norms of Ukrainian legislation, which obliges us to respect the religious beliefs of our fellow citizens with due respect.

The All-Ukrainian Council of Churches sent its protest against the “Saint Javelina” mural to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko.

The walls of high-rise buildings in the capital are not a private gallery, but a public space , therefore, when creating the latest art products on them, we ask you to comply with the norms of Ukrainian legislation, which obliges you to treat with due respect the religious beliefs of members of Ukrainian society. calls the Council of Churches.

The Rada emphasized that this mural had already begun to be painted on the house at 13 Aviakonstruktor Antonov Street in the Solomensky district of Kyiv without due public discussion.

“Saint Javelina” is located in the Solomensky district/Photo ArmyInform

It allegedly shows the Mother of God holding the FGM-148 Javelin portable anti-tank missile system, which is used to stop Russian aggression.

According to religious figures, they, the faithful people of Ukraine, express categorical disapproval. They also added that they protest against expressions of public pseudo-art that use religious feelings and symbols as an object of parody.

The mural “Saint Javelina” was completed in Kyiv

The Javelin Holidays meme has become known not only in Ukraine, but also abroad. They do merch with her, and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov wear T-shirts with her image. However, now it has also appeared on one of the capital's buildings. Yesterday, May 24, the mural was completed.

The creation of the mural was sponsored by the Canadian-Ukrainian brand Saint Javelin. And the creative team of four Kailas-V artists was involved in the creation.

Murals in support of Ukraine in different countries:

• In Paris – a modern version of the painting “Freedom Leading the People” .
• In Riga, they painted a touching mural with hugs.
• In Prague, a girl who defends herself with a Ukrainian flag.
• In Los Angeles, Will Smith slaps Putin .
• In Berlin, insightful murals “Never again?” .
• And in Lithuania – a soldier hugging his beloved .

See also: Exhibition of burnt rashist equipment in Kyiv: video

All statements by the occupiers are a bluff: how the Russians are storming the 'road of life' in the Luhansk region/Photo by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian Armed Forces are holding back the invasion of Rashists in the Lugansk region: Russian troops are attacking in all directions and trying to enter the so-called “road of life”. Read more in the exclusive blog for Channel 24 website.

However, the statements of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu about the imminent entry into the administrative borders of the Lugansk region are a bluff. All the statements of the leaders of the Russian army that they have already reached or intend to reach the borders of the Luhansk region in the coming days do not correspond to reality.

The failures of the infidels

Now the Russians are making attempts to force the Seversky River Donets. Moreover, these attempts do not stop, despite previous failures near the villages of Serebryanka and Belogorovka.

I note that the coordinates of the pontoon crossings of infidels in these locations were transferred to the Ukrainian military command by local resistance forces, namely, by the public initiative “Just Cause”. which destroyed about 500 invaders and one hundred units of enemy armored vehicles. According to US intelligence, this was the most painful moment of the defeat of the occupying forces since the beginning of the full-scale phase of the Russian-Ukrainian war.

Regarding the further advance of the invaders across the Seversky Donets River. The day before, Ukrainian troops once again inflicted a defeat on a pontoon crossing – this time near the village of Dronovka, 12 kilometers from Belogorovka.

Many units of personnel and heavy armored vehicles were destroyed. Now “Right Cause has recorded the relocation of pontoon-bridge equipment to the territory of Kharkiv region through the city of Svatovo. This information was confirmed by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: in the Izyum district near the village of Yaremovka, the occupiers plan to build a new crossing.

In addition, Russian infidels do not stop trying to establish pontoon crossings near the villages of Serebryanka and Belogorovka.

The Russians have changed tactics

However, the plans of the Russians are known to the Ukrainian command. Accordingly, all further attempts by the Rashists to force the Seversky Donets will meet stiff resistance from the Ukrainian military.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian occupation troops are changing the tactics of waging war in the Lugansk region: fierce battles are taking place in the suburbs of Severodonetsk, and the most combat-ready units of the Russian Federation have been involved in the flank coverage of the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. the so-called “road of life” Lisichansk-Bakhmut.

As it became known, On Tuesday, May 24, the invaders tried to enter the Bakhmut-Lysichansk highway near the villages of Nagornoye and Belogorovka. Fights with invaders continue at six more locations. The Armed Forces of Ukraine inflict significant losses on the enemy in manpower and equipment.

Rope worker told how Russia's tactics have changed/Getty Images okupantiv_n1945166

Alexander Motuzyanik said that they are currently recording changes in the tactics of the Russian occupiers. They are trying to learn.

Alexander Motuzyanik, spokesman for the Ministry of Defense, stressed that if we talk about all 3 months of a full-scale war that Russia unleashed, then the changes are colossal. First of all, in the tactics of the invaders.

Verevshchik noted that the Russian General Staff failed the first stage of aggression. The invaders failed to realize their strategic plan. We are talking about the seizure of all territories of Ukraine, including Kyiv, and the establishment of a pro-Russian regime there.

Subsequently, Russian infidels changed their plans. According to Motuzyanyk, the enemy has moved into the second stage. It seems to be focused on the East and South.

We also observe certain tactical configurations of the actions of Russian units. They are trying to learn and adapt to the conditions of warfare that Ukrainian units are now doing, – said the speaker of the Ministry of Defense.

Ropeman added that Russian infidels are no longer just throwing infantry into some areas, but are trying to conduct reconnaissance. In addition, the invaders are considering some options. The actions of the enemy are no longer as sharp as they were at the beginning of hostilities.

The representative of the Ministry of Defense also stressed that they are now trying to carry out the movement of Russian troops with air cover. Previously, this was also not fixed.

According to Motuzyanyk, the main tactic of the Russian invaders is the scorched earth tactic. So it was and remains. The Russians are destroying settlements, simply wiping them off the face of the earth. The enemy spares neither people, nor buildings, nor territories.

Losses of infidels

Ukrainian defenders continue to heroically defend their native land from Russian invaders. As of the 91st day of the war – May 25 – the number of liquidated infidels has already reached 29,450 people.

In addition, it was possible to destroy:

• tanks – 1305 units (+3) ;
• armored fighting vehicles -3,213 units (+19);
• artillery systems – 606 units;
• MLRS – 201 units;

< li> air defense systems – 93 units;

• aircraft – 206 units (+1);
• helicopters – 170 units;
• UAVs of the operational-tactical level – 491 unit (+11);
• cruise missiles – 112 units;
• ships and boats – 13 units;
• automotive equipment and tankers – 2218 units (+5 );
• special vehicles – 44 units (+1).

Which direction of the front is important for the invaders/Word and deed

The enemy has concentrated on the eastern operational area of ​​the front, trying in every possible way to cordon off our servicemen there in the area of ​​Severodonetsk. There is also a threat of strikes in the area of ​​Soledar and Bakhmut. The invaders need this in order to increase the cordon area of ​​the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to reach the administrative borders of the Lugansk region, and then Donetsk.

People's Deputy Fyodor Venislavsky announced this to Channel 24. He also noted that the Russian invaders did not give up their intentions – they need access to the administrative borders of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions at any cost.

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In the southern direction, the enemy is only trying to improve his tactical position and gain a foothold on the lines that he has occupied. The threat of an attack on Zaporizhzhia and Kryvyi Rih remains, and Nikolaev and Odessa are also included in the strategic plans of the infidels,” Venislavsky notes. , because, despite the advantage of the occupiers in this direction, the enemy, according to the GUR, is preparing new reserves.

The main efforts of the Armed Forces of Ukraineare concentrated precisely in the direction of Severodonetsk-Lysichansk in order to prevent the implementation of the plans that the enemy draws in front of him, adds Fedor Venislavsky.

Latest news about Russian aggression against Ukraine

• Ukrainian soldiers continue to inflict colossal losses on the invaders. Only in the last day on May 24, the Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated about 180 invaders and almost two dozen enemy equipment. Also, the Ukrainian military repulsed 3 enemy attacks in the East of the country.
• On the 90th day of the full-scale war over Zaporizhzhia, our Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian infidels SU-25 attack aircraft, and earlier, also in Zaporozhye, another Russian aircraft from the Igla MANPADS, the Su-34, was shot down.
• The enemy is losing even “elite” units in Ukraine, which he supplied with the best weapons. We are talking about the 58th army of the enemy. This time, the Armed Forces of Ukraine defeated the invader in the south of the country.
• At one of the positions, the Russian infidels decided to rest and drink alcohol on the armor of their tank. However, the operators of the MTR of Ukraine prevented them from doing this and destroyed the tank along with manpower. They did it with the help of a kamikaze drone.
• Nikolaev paratroopers destroyed several units of armored combat vehicles of the Russian military, and the crew burned down along with the combat vehicles.
• In addition, during the three months of the war, our defenders completely destroyed 17 enemy battalion tactical groups.

Arestovich said that the Russians have significantly increased in the Luhansk region/Collage of Channel 24

Head of the Lugansk OVA Serhiy Gaidai said that this week will be decisive for the development of events in the Luhansk region, so if we hold out until Sunday, it will get easier. However, this is far from a milestone.

Aleksei Arestovich, adviser to the head of the President's Office, reported this to Channel 24. He objected to the words of the head of the Luhansk region, Sergei Gaidai.

Relax early

According to Arestovich, if we analyze all the available data, then the Russians will have enough troops to storm the Luhansk direction for at least another 2-3 weeks. He stressed that the occupiers are stubbornly trying to reach the administrative boundaries of this area.

Relax very early, Sunday is not a borderline, – the adviser noted.

How Arestovich explained that now the Russians are attacking so stubbornly in this direction, since the occupiers have changed their military command. In addition, the invaders were reinforced with fresh forces.

At the same time, the political leadership of Russia is very insistent that the Russians immediately seize the Luhansk region within its administrative limits. So in Moscow they want to finally announce the end of a certain stage of the “operation”.

Russians will continue attacks

According to Arestovich, the Russian will continue to stubbornly attack until they realize that they have missed the opportunity to attack. Or until they reach the borders of the Luhansk region.

Unfortunately, the number of Russian troops that is capable of fulfilling this task has now been concentrated in this direction. They threw 5 – 6 fresh battalions of tactical groups in addition to the already existing forces. – stressed Arestovich.

Full stream with Alexei Arestovich on Channel 24: watch the video

Situation in Lugansk region : latest news

• The Luhansk regional military administration reported that the invaders are advancing in the Luhansk region simultaneously in all directions. The department emphasized that the situation in the region is very difficult, and the number of enemy shelling is constantly growing.
• Russian invaders continue to shell Severodonetsk in the Luhansk region. As a result of the attacks of the invaders during May 24, 6 people were killed, 8 more were injured.
• Due to the constant shelling of the Russian invaders today, May 25, the entire Luhansk region was left without gas. It is noted that earlier more than 30 thousand residents of the Luhansk region could use natural gas.

The government has approved the terms of stay abroad for men with an exit permit/Informant

The Cabinet of Ministers has changed the rules for crossing the state border of men liable for military service and the terms of their stay outside the country.

According to the Decree of May 20, 2022 No. 615, during during martial law, drivers, railway workers and athletes can leave the country. There was nothing about sailors in the decree.

Rules for crossing the border of drivers

During martial law, drivers carrying medical supplies, humanitarian aid for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, other military formations and the general population of Ukraine can leave the country. Permission to cross such drivers is provided by the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine or the regional or Kyiv city military administration. To obtain such a permit, you must justify your trip.

Please note:after crossing the state border, drivers can continuously stay outside the country for more than 30 days. If the driver exceeds the period of stay or it turns out that the purpose of the trip was different, the Ministry of Infrastructure and military administrations will cancel their decision on permission within the next 7 days from the moment the violation was established.

Drivers of companies that have licenses for the right to international transportation of goods and passengers by road. In this case, it is possible to cross the border only on a vehicle that is a means of carrying out the economic activity of the licensee, the gross weight of which is 3,500 kilograms or more. If it concerns a cargo vehicle, then only 1 male driver can cross the state border on it, and if the vehicle, that is, a bus, then 2 male drivers.

Such people can continuously be behind border for no more than 45 calendar days.

Border crossing rules for railway workers

The decision to leave Ukraine for employees of Ukrzaliznytsia is made by the Ministry of Infrastructure, and for employees of enterprises for which freight rail transport is not the main type of activity – by the regional and Kyiv city military administrations at the location of such enterprises.

In general railway workers can stay abroad for no more than 6 months . The length of stay will be determined individually from the lists of railway transport enterprises.

Sports industry

During martial law, the following may leave Ukraine:

• Athletes included in the national teams of Ukraine in Olympic, non-Olympic sports and sports of persons with disabilities;
• Coaches from composition of national teams,
• Sports judges and other specialists providing organizational, scientific and methodological, medical support, anti-doping control.

If there are supporting documents for participation in official international sports competitions and educational and training meetings, such people can continuously stay abroad for no more than 30 days, but not less than the duration of the event, specified in the Unified Calendar Plan of Sports, Health and Sports Events of Ukraine for the corresponding year.

The period of stay abroad can be extended for men who, in the next 10 days after the event, will participate in another sporting event in another country.

The Interior Ministry is ready to fight any attempts to re-invade Russia from the north.

This was announced by First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Yevgeny Yenin on the air of the All-Ukrainian Telethon.

Together with units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we are strengthening the defense around the borders. The regime of service in the border areas has been tightened, additional outfits are being put up. We are ready to repulse any attempts on the part of Russia. – said Yevgeny Enin.