Ex-NATO head’s membership proposal, economic optimism, making things work with Hungary
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Your slice of the headlines in Ukraine. Daily. Monday, November 13, 2023
● Ex-NATO chief proposes partial NATO membership for Ukraine without Russia-occupied territories
Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen believes that Ukraine could join the alliance but that "collective self-defense" would not be extended to the Russian-occupied territories, The Guardian reported on Nov. 11.
● Russia halves attacks on Avdiivka after losing 10,000 troops in one month, preparing new offensive
Heavy losses have forced the Russian occupiers to halve the number of attacks near Avdiivka and regroup to prepare for a new offensive, Tavria Defense Forces spokesman, Colonel Oleksandr Shtupun, said on national television on Nov. 12.
● Russia has amassed over 800 precision missiles ahead of feared winter barrage of energy system
Russia has likely amassed 800 precision-guided missiles in the past eight months, Ukraine’s Air Force spokesperson, Yuriy Ihnat, told Radio NV on Nov. 11.
● How Ukraine gained a foothold across the river in Kherson Oblast: told by surviving Russian soldiers
Several Russian soldiers explained how the Ukrainian Armed Forces gained a foothold on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast by opening up about the Battle of Krynky to BBC journalists.
● Naftogaz Ukraine CEO outlines how Ukraine has prepared its energy system for Russian attacks
Naftogaz Ukraine board chair Oleksiy Chernyshov explained how the company has prepared for possible Russian attacks this winter during NV’s ‘Ukraine’s Success Formula’ event on Nov. 11.
● Ukraine’s economy inspires optimism, hryvnia to remain below 40 to $1 USD, says Fiala
There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the Ukrainian economy despite the war with Russia, Tomáš Fiala, CEO of Dragon Capital, told the NV Success Formula for Ukraine audience on Nov. 11, dispelling concerns.
● Ukraine’s current free-trade agreements represent only 10% of market accessible after EU accession
Ukrainian businesses can anticipate access to three billion consumers worldwide if the country joins the European Union and becomes part of its trade agreements, Deputy PM for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishyna, said at the NV Formula for Success event.
● Ukraine’s EU accession path and potential hurdles — expert interview
Ruslan Osypenko, a Ukrainian diplomat and foreign relations expert, explained in an interview with NV Radio on Nov. 10 how EU’s accession negotiations with Ukraine will begin and what risks may arise along the way.
● Nova Poshta plans continued aggressive expansion to connect Ukrainian refugees with loved ones
Ukraine’s leading postal service has made it a priority to connect Ukrainian refugees living abroad with friends and family back home, and plans to continue its ambitious growth through 2024.
● Why Trump's victory in U.S. presidential election could be a disaster for Ukraine
Donald Trump, who has not demonstrated strong support for Ukraine in the past, may win another term as president of the United States. He has famously claimed that he could "achieve" a resolution to Russia's war against Ukraine within 24 hours, while also suggesting he may "allow" Russia to annex portions of Ukrainian territory.
● Deputy PM Stefanishyna on understanding with Hungary: We have found a way, it will definitely work
Hungary will not be able to block the decision to start negotiations on Ukraine's accession to the European Union, and the issue of the language of education in Ukraine can be considered resolved, Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration, Olha Stefanishyna, said at NV’s “Ukraine’s Success Formula” event on Nov. 11.
● What's happening around Zaluzhnyi
Rumors of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valerii Zaluzhnyi’s possible resignation have intensified after two events. – Rakhmanin
● Ukrainian pilots already training on F-16s in the air with instructors, says Ukrainian Air Force
Some Ukrainian pilots have already started airborne training missions on F-16 fighter jets alongside instructor pilots, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said on Ukrainian national television on Nov. 10.
● Several EU states blocking new sanctions against Russia, refuse to sever economic ties with enemy, says Podolyak
The European Union has yet to introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia as several member states are unwilling to sever their economic ties with the enemy, Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to the President's Office, said on national television on Nov. 11.
● Over 60% of Ukrainians believe in EU accession within a decade — survey
The majority of Ukrainians are optimistic about their country's timeframe for joining the European Union: according to a new survey, 60.5% believe that Ukraine could become an EU member in less than a decade, Ukrainian newspaper ZN reported on Nov. 9, based on a poll conducted by the Razumkov Centre.
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