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2022-05-18T06:45:15.904Z


Russia will declare members of the Azov Battalion, to which many of the Azovstal evacuees belong, to be terrorists | Brussels presents a plan to unhook from Russian fuels | The International Criminal Court sends 42 experts to investigate possible war crimes in Ukraine


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Sweden and Finland have formally submitted their applications for NATO membership early this Wednesday, after two days in which their governments and parliaments have taken the necessary steps to enter the Alliance.

The ambassadors of both countries before the organization have delivered the relevant documents at the organization's headquarters in Brussels, where they have met with the secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, launching a process that, according to Stoltenberg a few days ago, it will be “easy and fast”, although Turkey has expressed reluctance.

Meanwhile, the Russian authorities have begun to process at full speed a series of measures aimed at imprisoning in the country the prisoners of the Azov Battalion made in Ukraine,

just hours after Moscow assured that they would be treated "according to international standards."

A deputy of the Duma (the lower house) has even proposed the death penalty.

A large part of the 260 militiamen evacuated from the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol (southeast of the country) are part of Azov.

The fighters, including 53 wounded, left the plant following an agreement between Ukraine and the Kremlin.

The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, did not want to talk about surrender, but Russia did use that term, as well as "prisoners".

In Brussels, the European Commission will announce on Wednesday a €210 billion plan with a roadmap to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and accelerate its shift to green energy away from Moscow.

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    The evacuation of Azovstal

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The fall of Azovstal on the 83rd day of war

Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks, on a bus to be transferred to areas controlled by the Russians. Photo: Alexander Ermochenko (REUTERS)

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HRW warns of war crimes in the kyiv and Chernihiv regions of Ukraine

The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned this Wednesday that apparent war crimes have occurred during the "Russian occupation" in the kyiv and Chernihiv regions, in northeastern Ukraine, from the end of February to March 2022.

The organization has denounced in a statement that in 17 villages and small towns in the kyiv and Chernihiv regions visited in April, it has investigated 22 apparent executions, another nine unlawful killings, six possible forced disappearances and seven cases of torture.

Additionally, 21 civilians described illegal confinement in inhuman and degrading conditions.

"The numerous atrocities committed by the Russian forces that occupied parts of northeastern Ukraine at the beginning of the war are abhorrent, illegal and cruel," said Giorgi Gogia, associate director for Europe and Central Asia at HRW.

Thus, he stressed that "these abuses against the civilian population are obvious war crimes that must be promptly and impartially investigated and properly prosecuted."

HRW has called on the Ukrainian authorities to take steps to preserve evidence that may be critical for future war crimes trials.

"It is becoming increasingly clear that Ukrainian civilians in the areas occupied by Russian forces have endured terrible ordeals," Gogia stressed.

Thus, he has ruled that "justice may not come quickly, but all necessary steps must be taken to ensure that those who have suffered see justice one day."

(EP)

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Finland and Sweden formally apply for NATO membership

Finland and Sweden have presented this Wednesday their formal request to join NATO.

The accession process is expected to take a few weeks, although ratification by all member countries could take a year.

The Parliament of Finland endorsed on Tuesday with a large majority the proposal of the president and the Government of the Nordic country to apply for membership in the Alliance.

A total of 188 deputies voted in favor;

eight, against;

and three were not present during the parliamentary session.

The approval of the Legislative was the last procedure necessary for Helsinki to be able to request — together with Sweden, which on Monday made its intention to be part of the Alliance official — formally joining the transatlantic organization.

Finnish President Sauli Niinistö and the five-party coalition Executive announced on Sunday their intention to join NATO.

(Reuters/EL PAÍS)

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What has happened in the last hours in Ukraine

On the 84th day of the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine, these are the key data at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18:

kyiv claims that the war is entering a “protracted phase”.

Ukraine claims there are “many indications” that Russia is preparing for a “long-term military operation” following its invasion of Ukraine, and notes that the war is entering “a protracted phase”.

The Ukrainian Defense Minister, Oleksiiv Reznikov, has indicated before the EU Defense Ministers and the Secretary General of NATO that "we are already seeing how the Russian occupiers are fortifying themselves in the provinces of Kherson and Zaporizhia (in southeastern Ukraine). to, if necessary, move towards defense”, as published on his Facebook account. 

Zelensky: "Russia's recent missile strikes in Ukraine are trying to make up for its military failures."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian missile attacks and airstrikes in Lviv, Sumy, Chernihiv and Luhansk provinces over the past 24 hours are an attempt by the Russian military to compensate for a "series of failures in the east and south” of Ukraine.

The WHO confirms at least 226 attacks against the health system in Ukraine.

The European office of the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified to date a total of 226 attacks against the health system in Ukraine since the war began, regional director Hans Kluge reported Tuesday.

"There are almost three attacks on average per day," said Kluge, during a press conference in kyiv.

In addition, he has indicated that two thirds of the attacks against toilets registered on a global scale in 2022 have occurred in Ukraine.

The US will launch an observatory to document Russian war crimes with open source evidence.

The US State Department announced Tuesday the creation of the Conflict Observatory "to capture, analyze and make widely available evidence of Russian war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine."

The program encompasses the "open source documentation, verification, and dissemination of evidence about the actions of Russian forces during the brutal war," a statement said. 

In this photo by

Alexander Ermochenko

for Reuters, Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol on Tuesday.

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The deployment of foreign soldiers in Ukraine hinders Moscow's operations in the conflict, according to the United Kingdom

Despite Russian forces surrounding the southeastern port city of Mariupol, the Ukrainian resistance has delayed taking the city, the UK Ministry of Defense said in its latest report, issued on Wednesday.

Moscow's attempts to take control of the city have caused high losses among units, British intelligence added.

Russia has been supported by foreign soldiers, including Chechens, especially in Mariupol and Lugansk.

"The combat deployment of such disparate soldiers demonstrates Russia's significant resource problems in Ukraine and is likely to contribute to a disunited command that hampers Moscow's operations," the Defense Ministry said.

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The US will launch an observatory to document Russian war crimes with open source evidence

The US State Department announced Tuesday the creation of the Conflict Observatory "to capture, analyze and make widely available evidence of Russian war crimes and other atrocities in Ukraine."

"The program encompasses the open source documentation, verification and dissemination of evidence about the actions of Russian forces during the brutal war," a statement said.

The observatory will analyze and preserve the information in accordance with international legal standards, for use in current and future accountability mechanisms.

"An online platform will publicly share Conflict Watch documentation to help refute Russia's disinformation efforts and shed light on abuses," it continues.

The program contemplates an initial investment of 6 million dollars and its future financing will come from the European Democratic Resilience Initiative (EDRI).

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Zelensky establishes a commission to assess the damage caused by Russian aggression

Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers will set up a commission to audit the damage caused to the country as a result of Russia's armed offensive, according to a presidential decree signed on Tuesday.

The purpose of the commission, which is expected to include leading domestic and foreign experts, will be “to ensure full compensation for the damage caused to Ukraine as a result of the large-scale armed aggression of the Russian Federation and the formation of measures for the post-war reconstruction of the State", states the decree.

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German railway Deutsche Bahn plans to export Ukrainian grain

Deutsche Bahn, Germany's national railway company, plans to transport significant amounts of Ukrainian agricultural products to ports in the North and Adriatic Seas, German Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has stated, Der Spiegel

newspaper has reported 

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Two or three trains a day have already started transporting Ukrainian grain to Western Europe through Poland.

According to Wissing, the shipments began with the help of Deutsche Bahn to support Ukraine's grain exports.

The cargo subsidiary DB Cargo is in the process of setting up a “rail bridge” to be able to transport large quantities of agricultural products to ports on the North Sea and the Adriatic, the minister has said. 

The export of grain through the Ukrainian seaports has come to a standstill due to the Russian war against the country.

This threatens deliveries to North Africa and Asia in particular, and problems with food supplies are feared.

As EU Transport Commissioner Adina Valean recently explained, 20 million tons of grain urgently need to leave Ukraine.

The Commission had presented an action plan to carry out exports through the so-called "solidarity lanes" by land.

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WHO confirms at least 226 attacks against the health system in Ukraine

The European office of the World Health Organization (WHO) has verified to date a total of 226 attacks against the health system in Ukraine since the war began, regional director Hans Kluge reported Tuesday.

"There are almost three attacks on average per day," Kluge said, during a press conference in kyiv.

In addition, he has indicated that two thirds of the attacks against toilets registered on a global scale in 2022 have occurred in Ukraine.

For the moment, the WHO has been able to confirm that these attacks have left at least 75 dead and 59 injured, although the office for the European region, which also covers Russia and several former Soviet republics, has not wanted to provide more details about the victims for reasons of security.

Kluge, who on Monday visited health facilities affected by the conflict in the Chernihiv region (northern Ukraine), took the opportunity to express his "immense appreciation and admiration" for Ukrainian health professionals.

"They have shown tremendous courage and dedication since the start of the war, doing the impossible, standing their ground and saving lives," he said.

The regional director has announced that this week he will meet with representatives of the Ukrainian government to obtain more information on the challenges facing the country, including access to medicines for chronic patients.

He has also pointed out the need to strengthen mental health services, since one in five people in conflict zones develop "serious" problems in this area, and to support survivors of violence and sexual abuse.

(Eph)

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US prepares to block Russian debt payments

The administration of US President Joe Biden plans to completely block Russia's ability to pay US bondholders, which could bring Russia closer to the "brink of default", as reported by

Bloomberg

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The Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control will allow a temporary exemption to expire once it expires on May 25, according to sources cited by the platform.

That waiver, issued shortly after the United States imposed sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine in February, has given Moscow room to pay coupons, helping it avoid defaulting on its public debt.

17 May 2022 - 23:36 UTC

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The European Union will trace an escape route for Russian fossil fuels

The European Commission is to announce on Wednesday a €210 billion plan on how Europe can end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels by 2027 and accelerate its shift to green energy away from Moscow.

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia, Europe's main gas supplier, has prompted the European Union to rethink its energy policies amid growing concerns about supply disruptions.

Russia supplies 40% of the bloc's gas and 27% of its imported oil, and EU countries are scrambling to agree on sanctions on the latter.

To steer countries away from those fuels, Brussels will propose a three-pronged plan: a shift to import more non-Russian gas, faster deployment of renewable energy and more efforts to save energy, according to draft documents seen by Reuters.

The draft measures, which could change before publication, include a mix of EU laws, non-binding schemes and recommendations that national governments could adopt.

(Reuters)

17 May 2022 - 22:58 UTC

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Zelensky: "Russia's recent missile attacks in Ukraine are trying to make up for its military failures"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Russian missile attacks and airstrikes in Lviv, Sumy, Chernihiv and Luhansk provinces over the past 24 hours are an attempt by the Russian military to compensate for a "series of failures in the east and south” of Ukraine.

These attacks do not drastically change the situation, "especially since our air defense and anti-sabotage measures are getting stronger," the president said in his daily speech.

17 May 2022 - 22:36 UTC

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At least seven dead in Russian bombings in Donetsk, Ukraine denounces

At least seven people have died this Tuesday in Russian bombardments in the province of Donetsk, the governor of the province, Pavlo Kirilenko, has denounced on his social networks.

The most serious attack has been in the town of Bajmut, in the north of the province, where two people have died and 13 have been injured. 

17 May 2022 - 21:30 UTC

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Canada to ban Putin and 1,000 others sanctioned from entering the country

The Canadian government has submitted to the Senate a bill to reform the immigration law to allow people who have received sanctions to be prohibited from entering the country.

This will allow Ottawa to restrict access to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the thousand officials, politicians, allies of the president and the military included in the Canadian response to the invasion of Ukraine. 

"Prohibir entrar al país a los asociados y defensores del régimen de Putin, incluyendo a aquellos responsables por esta agresión no provocada es una de las muchas maneras en las que estamos haciendo que Rusia sea responsable por sus crímenes", ha afirmado en un comunicado el ministro de Seguridad Pública, Marco Mendicino. 

Canadá ha enviado armas a Ucrania y, en una visita a Kiev a principios de este mes, el primer ministro Justin Trudeau ha prometido más. En respuesta a las sanciones, Rusia había prohibido la entrada al país de Trudeau, la ministra de Finanzas, Chrystia Freeland, y de otras 600 personas. (Reuters). 

17 May 2022 - 20:40 UTC

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Ucrania afirma que la guerra está entrando en una "fase prolongada"

Ucrania afirma que hay "muchas indicaciones" de que Rusia se prepara para una "operación militar a largo plazo" tras su invasión de Ucrania y señala que la guerra está entrando "en una fase prolongada". El ministro de Defensa ucranio, Oleksii Reznikov, ha indicado ante los ministros de Defensa de la UE y el secretario general de la OTAN que "ya estamos viendo cómo los ocupantes rusos están fortificándose en las provincias de Jerson y Zaporiyia (al sudeste de Ucrania) para, si es preciso, moverse hacia la defensa", tal y como ha publicado en su cuenta de Facebook. 

Reznikov ha recordado que el replanteamiento de los objetivos rusos implican el control de la región de Donbás y un corredor terrestre entre esta última y la Crimea ocupada y anexionada por Rusia. El ministro de Defensa ha apuntado que, según sus cálculos, Rusia cuenta con 91 batallones activos y tiene en reserva otros 55, en total, alrededor de 167.000 personas, aparte de los ataques con misiles desde la Armada y la Fuerza Aérea. 

El funcionario ucranio ha agradecido a los países de la UE por la ayuda militar ofrecida y ha indicado que, precisamente por eso, son necesarias formas de hacerla más efectiva. Reznikov ha pedido a los países que dividan las potenciales entregas en tres "cestas" (corto, medio y largo plazo), "para construir las capacidades necesarias, incluyendo en términos de entrenamiento" y ha solicitado que las aportaciones "no se valoren solo en términos de cantidad, sino también en su capacidad de desarrollar el potencial de las Fuerzas Armadas de Ucrania". 

El ministro ha pedido a los países europeos que "no dejen a Rusia prolongar el conflicto" y que "vemos claramente que Moscú puede ser derrotada en el campo de batalla". 

17 May 2022 - 20:20 UTC

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EE UU pide a los socios europeos más apoyo financiero a Ucrania

Por Manuel V. Gómez, desde Bruselas. Ucrania necesita apoyo financiero y económico para continuar defendiéndose de la invasión rusa. Estados Unidos está tramitando un apoyo de 40.000 millones de dólares (unos 38.000 millones de euros) en el Congreso y la secretaria del Tesoro, Janet Yellen, ha urgido a sus socios europeos a que le sigan en ese esfuerzo. “Pido sinceramente a nuestros socios que aumenten su apoyo económico a Ucrania. Nuestros esfuerzos conjuntos son críticos para ayudar a que la democracia ucrania prevalezca sobre la agresión de Putin”, ha reclamado Yellen este martes en Bruselas, donde ha acudido a pronunciar un discurso en el Brussels Economic Forum.

El Ejecutivo de Kiev necesita dinero, principalmente, para mantener el esfuerzo bélico contra el ejército ruso. Pero también lo precisa para que la maquinaria administrativa del Estado pueda seguir funcionando y ofreciendo servicios a sus ciudadanos, de modo que no se vean atraídos por los que pueda prestar Moscú en las zonas que ya controla. Uno de esos servicios que debe seguir prestando es, por ejemplo, el pago de pensiones y así lo ha contado el propio presidente, Volodímir Zelenski, que ha recibido numerosas visitas en Kiev desde que la actividad diplomática ha retornado a la capital ucrania, según contaba la semana pasada uno de los altos funcionarios de la UE que se ha reunido en las últimas semanas con él.

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En la foto de Olivier Matthys para AP, a la izquierda, la secretaria del Tesoro estadounidense, Janet Yellen, recibida por la presidenta de la Comisión Europea, Ursula von der Leyen, este martes en Bruselas.

17 May 2022 - 19:46 UTC

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Ucrania retira las restricciones al precio del combustible para mejorar el suministro

El Gobierno ucranio ha levantado este martes las restricciones al precio del combustible con el objetivo de animar a los distribuidores a importar más y así lograr mejorar el suministro de carburantes, que en casi todo el país ha desaparecido de las gasolineras tras la destrucción de muchas refinerías e instalaciones de almacenamiento de combustible por parte de las fuerzas rusas. 

"Hemos suspendido las regulaciones de precios para permitir que los operadores saturen el mercado", ha afirmado la ministra de Economía, Yulia Sviridenko, en una entrevista con la televisión pública ucrania. "Así podrán entregar todos los recursos disponibles tanto en el mercado europeo como fuera". La crisis de los carburantes es una de las principales preocupaciones del Gobierno ucranio en el frente civil, y ha sido uno de los temas de conversación del presidente Volodímir Zelenski en su diálogo telefónico de este martes con el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron. (Reuters)

17 May 2022 - 19:15 UTC

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El fin de la batalla en Mariupol otorga a Putin su principal victoria militar en Ucrania

Por Luis de Vega en Kiev y Javier C. Cuesta en Moscú. Tanto rusos como ucranios cantan victoria tras la evacuación del último reducto combatiente ucranio en Mariupol, la ciudad más castigada en casi tres meses de guerra. Moscú da la estratégica ciudad por controlada con la “rendición” de los combatientes del Batallón Azov en la acería de Azovstal y se vanagloria de su principal triunfo militar en 82 días de contienda. Mientras, Kiev afianza sus posiciones, da por expulsadas a las tropas invasoras de la región norteña de Járkov ―que alberga la segunda ciudad del país― y subraya cómo el atrincheramiento ha forzado al Kremlin a mantener allí un importante contingente militar que necesitaba para ganar terreno en otras partes de Ucrania. Siete autobuses con evacuados llegaron este martes a la localidad de Olenivka, cerca de Donetsk, según ha informado la agencia Reuters, sin especificar el número de personas que transportaban.

Nadie quiere hablar de Mariupol y Járkov como un intercambio de cromos en el álbum de la guerra, pero Kiev entiende que no hubiera podido rearmarse y reorganizarse para recuperar el control en la zona de Járkov sin un volumen importante de tropas rusas ocupadas en la otra localidad. Por eso, el Gobierno ucranio huye del término rendición en Mariupol, en el área de Donbás, y donde ambas partes dan por terminados los combates.

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En la foto de Alexander Ermochenko para Reuters, combatientes ucranios evacuados en autobús de la acería de Azovstal, en Mariupol, este martes.

17 May 2022 - 18:45 UTC

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Zelenski discursa en la apertura del festival de Cannes

El presidente ucranio, Volodímir Zelenski, ha participado este martes en la apertura del festival de Cannes, en Francia, con un discurso dado por videoconferencia. Antes de ser elegido, en 2019, Zelenski fue actor y productor de cine y televisión, apareciendo en películas como Amor en la Gran Ciudad (y sus dos secuelas) y Rzhevski contra Napoleón.

"Hace falta un nuevo Chaplin que demostrará que el cine no está mudo", ha afirmado el presidente, en referencia a Charles Chaplin y su discurso contra la guerra y la opresión en El Gran Dictador (1940). "Tenemos que seguir luchando, no hay otra elección. Estoy convencido de que el gran dictador va a perder", en referencia al presidente ruso Vladímir Putin. (AFP)

17 May 2022 - 18:15 UTC

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Qué ha pasado en las últimas horas en Ucrania

En el 83º día de la guerra iniciada por Rusia contra Ucrania, estos son los datos clave a las 20.00 de este martes 17 de mayo:

Rusia declarará terroristas a los miembros del batallón Azov. Las autoridades rusas han comenzado a tramitar a toda velocidad una serie de medidas encaminadas a encarcelar en el país a los prisioneros del batallón Azov hechos en Ucrania. Justo después de que Kiev anunciase el fin de su lucha de casi tres meses en la acería de Mariupol, la Duma Estatal rusa, su cámara baja, ha anunciado que debatirá este miércoles una resolución exprés para impedir el intercambio con Ucrania “de criminales nazis”, como el Kremlin los califica.

Al menos otros siete autobuses salen de la planta Azovstal. Al menos siete autobuses con milicianos ucranios han abandonado este martes la planta siderúrgica Azovstal, en Mariupol (al sudeste de Ucrania), según la agencia Reuters citando a un testigo. La evacuación se realiza bajo los términos del acuerdo entre Rusia y Ucrania para sacar de la planta a los milicianos que aún resistían en su interior tras casi tres meses de guerra y más de un mes de asedio.

Putin culpa a Occidente de encarecer la energía en el mundo con sanciones “por razones políticas”. El presidente ruso, Vladímir Putin, ha acusado a los países europeos de disparar los precios de la energía al imponer a su país sanciones “por razones absolutamente políticas”. Según el mandatario, las medidas punitivas impulsadas contra Rusia por lanzar la mayor ofensiva en Europa desde la Segunda Guerra Mundial se han debido “a sus propias ambiciones y la presión del amo supremo estadounidense”. “Están tratando de culparnos de esta inflación energética", ha afirmado.

Suecia y Finlandia entregarán el miércoles su solicitud de ingreso en la OTAN. Suecia y Finlandia entregarán mañana miércoles en Bruselas las solicitudes de adhesión a la OTAN, según ha anunciado la primera ministra sueca, Magdalena Andersson, en una rueda de prensa junto al presidente finlandés, Sauli Niinistö.

La Corte Penal Internacional envía a 42 expertos para investigar posibles crímenes de guerra en Ucrania. El fiscal de la Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) ha anunciado este martes el envío a Ucrania de un equipo de 42 expertos, el más importante en número de efectivos de la historia de la institución, para investigar las acusaciones de crímenes de guerra cometidos durante la invasión rusa. “Confirmo que hoy mi oficina envió un equipo compuesto de 42 investigadores, expertos en criminalística y otro personal de apoyo a Ucrania”, ha afirmado en un comunicado Karim Khan, indicando que se trata de “la misión más importante en términos de efectivos jamás desplegada sobre el terreno de una sola vez”.

Francia promete intensificar su entrega de armas a Ucrania. El presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, ha prometido este martes "intensificar" la entrega de armas a Ucrania por parte de Francia, en una conversación telefónica con el presidente ucranio, Volodímir Zelenski. Según un comunicado del Elíseo, Macron también ha indicado a Zelenski que está listo para responder a otras demandas de apoyo.

Eslovaquia propone un impuesto especial sobre el petróleo ruso para desincentivar su uso. El ministro eslovaco de Finanzas, Igor Matovic, ha propuesto este martes un impuesto especial al petróleo ruso que compense su diferencia de precio con el petróleo Brent, de referencia en Europa. Según Matovic, la tasa equivaldría al 30% de la diferencia entre el precio del petróleo ruso y el Brent. El objetivo es incentivar a la única refinería del país a buscar fuentes alternativas.

En la foto de Alexander Ermochenko, para Reuters, autobuses con prisioneros ucranios llegando a Olenivka, a las afueras de Donetsk. 

17 May 2022 - 18:00 UTC

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Ampliación | Bruselas pide un rearme coordinado de Europa para evitar un “enorme despilfarro de dinero”

Rearme de Europa, sí, pero coordinado para rentabilizar mejor la multimillonaria inversión. Ese es el mensaje que ha transmitido este martes el alto representante de Política Exterior y de Seguridad, Josep Borrell, a los ministros de Asuntos Exteriores de la UE, reunidos en Bruselas. Y aparecerá plasmado también en el informe sobre carencias militares adelantado por EL PAÍS y que la Comisión Europea espera aprobar este miércoles. Borrell ha señalado tras la reunión ministerial que los europeos “tienen que gastar más [en defensa], juntos y mejor”. Pero el jefe de la diplomacia comunitaria ha subrayado que deben darse esas tres condiciones porque, de lo contrario, “estaremos ante un enorme despilfarro de dinero”, que no mejorará la capacidad defensiva de Europa, sino que agravará sus carencias y duplicidades.

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In Stephanie Lecocq's photo for EFE, the High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union, Josep Borrell, after the meeting of the EU Defense Ministers in Brussels.

17 May 2022 - 17:33 UTC

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