Tim Mak
The EU will prepare the negotiating framework for #Ukraine 's accession talks by mid-March 2024, said European Commission President during her visit to Kyiv.
Ursula von der Leyen highlighted that after submitting, the proposal has to be approved by the EU membering states.
Tim Mak
Hello there - it’s Myroslava here!
For most people, February 24 is the 2nd anniversary of the full-scale invasion. But Russian aggression has been going on for nearly 10 years.
This is an opportunity to remember that thousands of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians remain in captivity.
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Here's what we're reading today:
Poland-Ukrainian relations hit a low point after a stray #Ukrainian air defense missile fell in #poland killing two, reports Al Jazeera.
#Zelenskyy insisted it was a #Russian missile, alienating Polish officials.
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He fashioned a strap which allows him to carry the Lira.
But for the time being, he cannot play the instrument, as it requires two hands if you want to play more than one note.
Taras hopes that in a few months will he get his prosthesis and get back to playing the instrument he loves.
Tim Mak
Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Back when Taras had both of his arms, he liked to play his Lira, an instrument popular in Ukraine since the 17th century.
But after his left arm was blown off in Bakhmut last year, he had to find another way.
Tim Mak
RUSSIA CAN REPEAT TACTICS USED IN AVDIIVKA:
#Russia can successfully scale up its Avdiivka capture tactics if the West keeps delaying military assistance to #Ukraine.
The Russian success relied on the mass use of glide bombs, which provided air support to advancing infantry troops.
Tim Mak
UKRAINE REPELLED THE RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE IN THE SOUTHEAST:
#Ukraine repelled Russia's offensive last Saturday on the Zaporizhzhia front.
The Ukrainian troops have destroyed 18 out of 30 pieces of Russian equipment.
70 Russian soldiers were killed and approximately 80 were wounded.
Tim Mak
NEWS OF THE DAY:
RUSSIAN PROPAGANDA TARGETS UKRAINE:
#Russia spreads propaganda on social media to polarize Ukraine.
The campaign aims to destabilize Ukrainian society by undermining trust in its leadership, dividing elites, demoralizing troops and demotivating population.
Tim Mak
Keep reading today's issue to learn how the warring nation turns to quintessentially #Ukraine 's art in order to protect its endangered identity.
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Taras made this instrument himself:
“Look at how fine it is. Is it not fine?”
He smiles proudly and leans the body of his cappucino-coloured Lira forward to admire the glossy back and run his index finger along the instrument’s edge.
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US TO AID UKRAINE WITH RUSSIAN FUNDS:
The US will transfer $500,000 from confiscated Russian funds to #Ukraine via Estonia.
The transfer will be the second case of the US Justice Department giving confiscated Russian funds to Ukraine.
Tim Mak
Access the full issue to keep reading Alessandra's reflections on how Ukraine's century-old heritage is fueling its present-day morale.
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The interior of the building is what one might expect from a Soviet era museum: faux marble floors, windows draped in heavy velvet curtains and the smell of damp.
But when you find the entrance to the concert hall, you find something you would likely only find in Ukraine.
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‘It’s lucky that you are writing this now, because there is a very important concert that is about to take place,’ Taras says to me, while shifting to adjust the empty sleeve on his left side.
The Kobzarskyi Tsekh held the concert to commemorate the birthday of a famous Ukrainian musician.
Tim Mak
The Kobarskyi Tsekh is a community of Ukrainian folk musicians that Taras belongs to.
Although he is not currently able to perform, he still makes sure to attend all of the events.
Tim Mak
Hi folks, it’s Alessandra here.
When I told Taras I was writing an article about folk music in #Ukraine he asked if I had ever heard of the Kobarskyi Tsekh.
I had not.
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Today’s Cat of War was spotted by Alessandra while she was on a trip to Kharkiv.
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