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☆ Zelenskiy: 'We are getting Kherson back', hails historic day
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 11 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday said special units of the armed forces were already in the southern city of Kherson following Russia's withdrawal and described the moment as historic. We are getting the south of the country back, we are getting Kherson back," Zelenskiy said in an evening video address. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint news conference with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (not seen), as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 31, 2022. But special units are already in the city," he continued. Zelenskiy said that measures to make Kherson safe - in particular, efforts to remove what he called a lot of mines -would start as soon as possible.

☆ Ukraine's Zelenskiy discusses financial aid, Iran sanctions with EU's von der Leyen
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

[1/2] Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a joint news conference with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala (not seen), as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Viacheslav RatynskyiKYIV, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Sunday to discuss macro-financial aid for Ukraine and further sanctions on Iran, Zelenskiy said. "Noted the importance of continuing the grain initiative for world food security. Discussed increasing sanctions & opposing actions of Iran, which supports aggression," Zelenskiy wrote on Twitter. Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Hugh LawsonOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Ukraine says it will press on with Black Sea grain deal
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

KYIV, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that his country would continue exporting grain from its Black Sea ports under a U.N. programme despite Russia's pullout because the shipments offered stability to world food markets. Russia announced on Saturday that it was suspending its role in the U.N.-backed initiative that escorts cargo ships through the Black Sea. "On our side, we are continuing with the grain initiative because we understand what we offer the world. Russia said on Monday it was "unacceptable" for shipping to pass through a Black Sea security corridor as Ukraine was using it to "conduct military operations against the Russian Federation". Reporting by Felix Hoske, Editing by Timothy Heritage, Ron Popeski and Cynthia OstermanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Czechs rally against rising extremism and voice support for Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Thank you for coming to face your fear," the group's founders said in unison to the crowd. "We will not let Russia drag us or the whole world into darkness," said in Ukrainian. High energy prices, fuelled by the war in Ukraine, have piled pressure on governments across Europe to cushion the blow of mounting energy costs for consumers and businesses. In the Czech Republic, Prime Minister Petr Fiala's government has signed up to EU sanctions against Russia and taken a tough stance over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. It has also adopted a string of measures, including financial aid for companies and price caps on electricity for households.

☆ Czech protesters call for new government, direct gas talks with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/5] Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest rally advocating for the country to bypass EU-backed sanctions against Russia and purchase gas directly from Moscow, in Prague, Czech Republic, October 28, 2022. The organising group "Czech Republic First!" Protesters waved Czech flags, chanted "Resign, Resign" and carried signs calling for an exit from NATO and the EU. "This is a new national revival and its goal is for the Czech Republic to be independent," event organiser Ladislav Vrabel said. The Czech government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala has signed up to EU sanctions against Russia and taken a tough stance over the invasion of Ukraine.

☆ Prague bourse warns govt about rattling markets the way UK did
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PRAGUE, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Czech politicians should avoid rattling markets the way Britain has recently, as the country discusses plans for a windfall tax, the Prague Stock Exchange's chief said on Friday, after comments from ruling party members this week sent stocks tumbling. The Czech government has been discussing imposing a windfall tax on excessive profits in the energy and banking sectors since the summer, which has weighed on markets. "Trust is the fundamental value that every capital market aims for in its investors," Prague Stock Exchange chairman Petr Koblic wrote in a commentary in financial daily Hospodarske Noviny. The Czech government is putting a windfall tax in place to fund measures such as a cap on electricity prices, aimed at easing the impact of Europe's energy crisis on its citizens. Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura said late on Wednesday the government was still "leaning" towards applying it from 2023.

☆ Thousands of Czechs protest government's handling of energy crisis
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Demonstrators take part in an anti-government protest rally in reaction to the energy crisis and soaring prices in Prague, Czech Republic, September 28, 2022. REUTERS/David W CernyPRAGUE, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Thousands of Czechs protested in Prague on Wednesday against the government's handling of soaring energy prices which have cut into pocketbooks as winter approaches. The organising group "Czech Republic First!" Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterThe Czech Republic is a member of both the EU and NATO. High energy prices, fuelled by the war in Ukraine, have piled pressure on governments across Europe to cushion the blow of mounting energy costs for consumers and businesses.

☆ Czech opposition party wins most major cities in local election
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala speaks during an interview with Reuters in Prague, Czech Republic, July 13, 2022. REUTERS/David W CernyPRAGUE, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Former Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis's opposition ANO party won most of the country's major cities in municipal elections seen as a test for the ruling coalition's handling of the energy crisis. The opposition has been saying that the government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala has done too little too late to help the people. Among the individual parties, ANO came out behind two parties of the ruling coalition, Prime Minister Fiala's Civic Democrats, and the Christian Democrats. Regardless of the second round results, the ruling coalition will maintain its majority in the Senate.

☆ Reaction to Russia mobilising more troops for Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Russian paratroopers walk before boarding Ilyushin Il-76 transport planes as they take part in the military exercises "Zapad-2021" staged by the armed forces of Russia and Belarus at an aerodrome in Kaliningrad Region, Russia, September 13, 2021. AMBASSADOR TO UKRAINE"Sham referenda and mobilization are signs of weakness, of Russian failure," Brink said on Twitter. read moreCZECH PRIME MINISTER PETR FIALA"The partial mobilisation declared by V.Putin is an attempt to further escalate the war Russia launched against Ukraine, and it is further proof that Russia is the sole aggressor. "It is needed to help Ukraine, and in our own interest, we must continue with it." Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Reuters; Compiled by Alison WilliamsOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Trump claims he would have gotten a better seat than Biden at the Queen's funeral
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-20 | by ( Sophia Ankel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden sat in the 14th row for the Queen's funeral on Monday. Trump mocked Biden for where he was seated, saying that he would have had a better seat. Seating arrangements seemed to prioritize Commonwealth leaders and royalty. Trump mocked Biden by posting a photograph that showed all of the assembled world leaders sitting in the abbey, with a red arrow pointing to the president towards the back. It is unclear which leaders Trump meant when he referred to "Third World countries."

☆ Cehia a stabilit data alegerilor parlamentare pe 8 şi 9 octombrie
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-01 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Aproximativ opt milioane de persoane sunt eligibile să voteze la scrutinul pentru alegerea celor 200 de parlamentari din Camera Deputaţilor. Partidul Pirat ar putea ieşi pe locul doi cu 14% din voturi, urmat de cele două partide conservatoare, care ar putea obţine fiecare 10.5%, a constatat sondajul. Opoziţia a criticat anunţul timpuriu al datei alegerilor. Anunţul a vizat şi o limitare a cheltuielilor pentru campania electorală, care nu ar trebui să depăşească aproximativ 3.15 milioane de dolari / partid, o limită pe care opoziţia o consideră o constrângere financiară. „Preşedintele şi prim-ministrul lucrează de mult timp mână în mână", şi-am exprimat nemulţumirea Petr Fiala din partea formaţiunii de opoziţie Partidul Civic Democrat (ODS).

Persons: Andrej Babis, Opoziţia, Anunţul, Petr Fiala Organizations: Partidul Civic Democrat

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