Jour : 29 janvier 2025

Odesa resident and Holocaust survivor Roman Shvartsman, spoke at Germany’s Bundestag

Posté par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Jan 29, 2025 | La guerre, Le monde |

Roman Shvartsman, an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor from Odesa, delivered a speech in the Bundestag, expressing gratitude to Germany for its support of Ukraine against Russian aggression and urging for increased assistance. Speaking in Ukrainian during a special session commemorating National Socialism victims, he highlighted the parallels between Hitler’s attempts to annihilate the Jews during World War II and Putin’s current efforts against Ukrainians. Shvartsman recounted his harrowing experiences during World War II, including his deportation as a child to a ghetto and witnessing the murder of his brother by Nazis. He contrasted these experiences with the current threats and...

At least 11 Volgoneft-type tankers, operating with violations continued transporting petroleum products.

Posté par Kyiv Center for Defense Policy | Jan 29, 2025 | La guerre |

At least 11 Volgoneft-type tankers, operating with the same safety violations as those that sank in December, have continued transporting petroleum products in ship-to-ship transfers, aiding Russian oil exports despite sanctions. These ageing vessels, known for structural weaknesses, pose significant environmental and safety risks, as demonstrated by the December disaster in the Kerch Strait, where thousands of tons of oil spilled into the sea. Despite growing concerns, these tankers have remained active, raising alarms over regulatory enforcement and prompting calls for stricter monitoring to prevent further maritime and ecological crises. Read more at...