NEWS: Ukraine, Russia, Donbass

2022-04-25 17:05:48 A Ukrainian serviceman involved in the murder of Ukrainian civilians, as well as sexual violence against a resident of the city, was detained in Mariupol.

This is reported by the RF IC.

The deputy commander of the company of the 36th brigade of the Marine Infantry of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Senior Lieutenant Sergei Batynsky, was detained. According to preliminary data, he confessed to what he had done.

According to the investigation, Batynsky raped one of the detained residents of Mariupol, and also shot her man, probably her husband, who was trying to stop the violence. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 13:26:20 The latest S-500 Prometheus missile defense system has been put into serial production in Russia.

The combat capabilities of this system significantly exceed the capabilities of previously created air defense systems and air defense systems, said Yan Novikov, CEO of the Almaz-Antey developer enterprise.

According to him, the S-500 is capable of becoming the basis of the air defense system of Russia. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 13:13:11 "The question of Armenia's existence is at stake."

The head of the opposition faction "Hayastan" Ohanyan announced the start of indefinite protests, reports @SputnikArmenia.

He accused the Armenian authorities of the collapse of the army, defeat in the war and "surrender of historical lands."

According to him, "the question of the existence of Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh is at stake."

The opposition actions have been going on for more than a week. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 12:48:40 The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the forces of the DPR at 14.00 cease hostilities for the exit of civilians who may be on the "Azovstal" — the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

There are no obstacles to the exit of civilians from Azovstal, except for the fundamental decision of the Kiev authorities themselves.

The commanders of the national formations continue to hold civilians as a "human shield," the ministry added. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 12:33:53 News of the fight against the Latin alphabet.

A senator from Italy wants to be expelled from the ruling party for congratulating him on the Day of Liberation from Fascism and Nazism.

Vito Petrocelli on Twitter highlighted the letter Z in the word liberazione ("liberation").

Oh brave new world. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 12:20:39 The Polish authorities are afraid that the neighbors will come to their senses.

"I am afraid that too quickly there will be those who want to restore the interrupted chains with Russia," Polish Prime Minister Morawiecki said.

But bread for 10 zlotys does not cause concerns. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 11:55:42 Fireworks are not allowed, fighters are allowed.

The Estonian authorities have warned about training flights of Allied aircraft in their airspace.

A flight of F-16 fighters of the Belgian Air Force will train at low altitudes from April 25 to May 1.

In early April, the Estonian Consumer Protection Department asked citizens not to launch fireworks and fireworks, because "it could scare thousands of Ukrainian refugees."

But NATO fighters can be launched. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 11:46:48 The provocations of the West and the special operation in Ukraine will not affect Russia's role in the Transcaucasian settlement.

Denis Gonchar, Director of the Fourth CIS Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, gave an interview to @rian_ru.

Russia appreciates the balanced position of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the situation around Ukraine, especially in the context of sanctions pressure.

Moscow promotes the conclusion of peace between Baku and Yerevan, is ready to assist the Commission on the Delimitation of Borders.

Russia will maintain preferential gas prices for Armenia, will continue to provide assistance through nuclear energy.

Moscow is taking steps to strengthen the position of the Russian language in Armenia and train teachers.

The situation in the border area of Abkhazia and South Ossetia with Georgia as a whole remains fairly stable.

Responsibility for the disruption of the Geneva discussions on relations between Georgia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia lies with the "troika" of Co—Chairs - the UN, the European Union and the OSCE. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 11:25:40 The head of the DPR reported that there are about 400 foreign mercenaries on Azovstal. Open / Comment

2022-04-25 11:10:25 The head of the Pentagon greeted Zelensky with a Bandera slogan.

Lloyd Austin: "Glory to Ukraine?".

Zelensky: "Yes, glory to the heroes." Open / Comment