Ukraine to sell off its broadcasting rights of 2018 World Cup in Russia
Ukraine’s draft budget for 2018, prepared by the Cabinet of Ministers provides for the sale of the right of the National Public Broadcasting Company of Ukraine (UA:PBC) to broadcast matches of the World Cup that will be held in Russia.
According to the document, the government expects to earn UAH 200 million for the license, which is little more than $7.6 million at the current exchange rate.
"This is to determine that in 2018 the funds in the amount of UAH 200 million from the sale of …
Poroshenko: US weapons will help liberate the Donbas
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said that US weapons would help Ukraine to liberate the Donbas, reports Interfax-Ukraine.
"Above all, American weapons can help us liberate the Donbas and return the Ukrainian territories," said the President of Ukraine during a speech at the US Military Academy at West Point in New York.
Poroshenko expressed regret that the topic of providing Ukraine with lethal weapons is still unresolved and controversial.
He also believes that giving Ukraine …
NATO: Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2017 exercises look like a preparation for a big war
The joint "Zapad-2017" large-scale military exercises by Russia and Belarus, which are being held from September 14 to September 20, are similar to preparations for a big war, stated the Chairman of the Military Committee of NATO, General Petr Pavel, Delfi news agency reports.
"In general, what we see is serious preparation for a big war," he said.
The NATO general added that "if we look at the exercises in the way that Russia represents them, there would be no disturbances. But if we look at …
First permanent American military base appears in Israel
The first permanent US military base in Israel began operating on Monday, reported the press service of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
"Today, the IDF announced a key development in Israel-US relations: a permanent US Military facility on Israeli soil, located within an Israeli Air Force (IAF) base in southern Israel," the report said.
"We’ve established, for the first time in the State of Israel, the IDF, a permanent US Military facility, flying the American flag," said General Zvika …
Ukrainian Defense Minister: 65 NATO advisors work in Ukrainian Defense Ministry
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense appreciates NATO’s aid in reforming the country’s defensive capabilities, Ukrainian Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said on his Facebook page.
“Our collaboration with the alliance in the last three years has acquired a broad scale in virtually all areas. Military and political dialogue has grown significantly, and the Ukraine-NATO commission operates regularly. We experience very good help in matters related to the reformation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,” …