Symbols of the Soviet era are being removed from the public sphere Image: Vladimir Shtanko/AA/picture alliance IOC chief says call to boycott Paris Games is against Olympic 'principles' Victory Square, for instance, has been given back its historical name Galician Square, instead of commemorating the Soviet victory in WWII. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said more than 30 streets and squares were also renamed. The removal of the monument is part of Ukraine's effort against the glorification of memories of the Soviet past in public spaces. The Kyiv city administration announced that the statue of General Nikolai Vatutin, the commander-in-chief of Soviet troops during the during the defeat of Nazi forces in Kyiv in the Second World War, was removed from the Ukrainian capital's Mariinskyi Park to the Aviation Museum. Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving millions of Ukrainians without light or power. As much as we can, we contribute to brighter and warmer days in Ukraine," Masiulis said in a statement. "The devices will be very useful for Ukrainians in rebuilding the damaged energy infrastructure. Lithuania's Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys has said his country is among the few to still have the Soviet-design equipment used in Ukraine's energy sector. Litgrid CEO Rokas Masiulis said the company had some usable equipment in its reserve stocks after upgrading its own infrastructure. Lithuania's grid operator Litgrid said the first batch of equipment worth €3.6 million ($3.9 million) would be shipped to Ukraine in the coming weeks. Lithuania provides €3.6 million in aid for Ukraine's energy infrastructure Here are some of the other notable developments concerning the war in Ukraine on Thursday, February 9. "States must consider quickly, as a next step, providing long-range systems and the jets that you need to protect the liberty too many have taken for granted," Metsola said at a joint sitting with Zelenskyy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been urging allies to send Kyiv warplanes to help it fend off Russia's invasion, after calls for battle tanks and other heavy weaponry resulted in various pledges from allied countries.Įuropean Parliament President Roberta Metsola expressed her support for providing Ukraine with fighter aircraft and long-range missiles. The Kremlin spokesman said Russia would maintain course with its so-called "special military operation" until its objectives had been met. lead to an escalation of tension, prolong the conflict and make the conflict more and more painful for Ukraine," Peskov said. One can only express regret in this regard, and say that such actions. "The line between indirect and direct involvement is gradually disappearing. Peskov said lines were beginning to blur when it came to the level of involvement NATO states had in the conflict. "This is nothing more than the growing involvement of the United Kingdom, Germany and France in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine," Peskov told reporters. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has warned that any delivery of advanced fighter jets would only result in a prolonged and painful conflict for Ukraine according to Reuters news agency.
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