Border talks, Russian assets for Ukraine, migration patterns in Poland
Your slice of the headlines in Ukraine. Daily. Thursday, February 29, 2024.
● Poland and Ukraine discuss temporary border closure for trade
Talks are underway between Ukraine and Poland regarding the potential temporary closure of the border between the two countries for trade, said Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Poland's national news agency PAP reported on Feb. 28.
● Some 2,250 Ukrainian trucks stuck in queues at all six Polish checkpoints, State Border Guard Service reports
Some 2,250 Ukrainian trucks are stuck in queues at the Polish border as Polish farmers continue to block cargo traffic, allowing only a few trucks per hour in both directions at all checkpoints, the Ukinform news agency reported on Feb. 28, citing State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko.
● Russian drones hit church, cafe in Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast; at least 2 confirmed dead, 5 wounded
The Russian military attacked the center of Kupyansk, Kharkiv Oblast, with guided aerial bombs, regional governor Oleh Syniehubov reported on Telegram on Feb. 28.
● Russian assets that can be used for Ukraine's needs. Where are they, and how much are there?
In general, there is information that about $280 billion of Russian assets have been arrested in various countries. We don't really know how many assets are frozen yet. – Rashkovan
● Conscription bill to be submitted for second reading in March, delays expected due to numerous amendments - Parliamentary Defense Committee
The conscription bill “may be submitted for the second reading as early as March,” but its consideration may be delayed because of thousands of amendments proposed by deputies, the Verkhovna Rada’s (Parliament) press service reported on Feb. 28, citing the Defense Committee's Deputy Chairman Yehor Cherniev.
● Ukraine to receive long promised 100 APCs in coming days, Bulgarian Defense Minister says
Ukraine will receive the promised 100 armored personnel carriers in the coming days, the Bulgarian bTV Novosti news agency reported on Feb. 28, citing the country’s Defense Minister Todor Tagarev.
● Ukraine may use its last Patriot and NASAMS missiles to wear down Russian aviation — Forbes
The Ukrainian Air Force aims to use the last few missiles for the Patriot and NASAMS surface-to-air missile launchers to inflict losses to the Russian Air Force and thus prevent future bombings, Forbes reported.
● Ukrainian refugees in Poland: A closer look at migration patterns
Following the release of statistics detailing from which Ukrainian regions the majority of refugees are relocating to Poland, allegations of betrayal surfaced among Ukrainians. It seems that inhabitants of regions deemed safer are leasing their apartments and moving to Poland to live on aid. This issue was discussed on Feb. 27 in a column for NV Business by Yevhen Kyrichenko, founder of the international employment agency Gremi Personal.
● Ukraine and U.S. conduct two more joint inspections of American weapons, no reports of noncompliance
Ukraine’s Defense Ministry and Armed Forces have conducted two joint inspections of American weapons with US inspectors, the Ministry’s press center reported on Telegram on Feb. 28.
● Pentagon considers dipping into 'last funding source' for Ukraine – report
The U.S. Department of Defense is considering making use of around $4 billion remaining in the presidential drawdown authority (PDA) funds to deliver critical military aid to Ukraine, CNN reported on Feb. 28, citing U.S. defense officials.
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