Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a telephone conversation with Argentine President Javier Miley, during which the parties discussed the development of economic cooperation, in particular, the relaunch of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation and the start of intergovernmental consultations.
“Javier Miley assured that Ukraine can continue to count on Argentina’s full support,” the Ukrainian head of state’s website reported on Friday.
Zelensky thanked Argentina for participating in the inaugural Peace Summit and joining the Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, the international Crimea Platform and the Ramstein format. He stressed that Ukraine needs the preservation of the Contact Group on Defense, as well as joint steps by Argentina, the U.S. and all allies to weaken the Russian dictator and end the war with a just and lasting peace.
In a Friday evening video message, the Ukrainian president noted his Argentine counterpart’s results in economic reforms and called from “the right example of economic growth.”
“We will increase our cooperation with Argentina – both economic, political and security,” the Ukrainian head of state said.
Zelensky invited Milay to come to Ukraine on a visit.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has handed over the first batch of buleryans (long-burning stoves) out of 200 planned for Donetsk Oblast to Oleksandrivka community, said Vadym Filashkin, head of the regional military administration.
“Donetsk region will receive 200 buleryans from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The first batch of these items has already been received by the Oleksandrivka community,” he wrote in a telegram on Friday.
According to Filashkin, in the near future, the bullion will also be transferred to Bilozerska, Dobropil, Illinivska, Kramatorsk, Mykolaivska, Novodonetska, Pokrovska, Slovianska, Shakhivska communities and regional utilities “Water of Donbas” and “Donetsk Regional Waste Management Center”.
Filashkin noted that the bullion plants will be installed in pre-determined locations. Their special design makes it possible not only to provide buildings with heat but also to cook food on them if necessary.
“I am sincerely grateful to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for their assistance and special attention to the needs of Donetsk Oblast. I look forward to further fruitful cooperation,” Filashkin wrote.
The Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) has fined Smaragd LTD UAH 17,704,710 for violating the legislation on protection against unfair competition, in particular for disseminating false information on the labels of Buvette 3 (Vital) mineral natural table water, the regulator’s press service reports.
According to the AMCU’s decision, Smaragd Ltd. was found guilty of violating Art. 15-1 of the Law “On Protection Against Unfair Competition”, as it disseminated false information misleading consumers about the properties of Buvette 3 (Vital) still and low-carbon mineral table water, which was placed on 0.5 l, 0.75 l, 1.5 l, 1.7 l bottles.
According to the Opendatabot service, Smaragd LTD was registered in 2004 in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, and in 2021 the company changed its legal address and moved to Dnipro, Dnipro region. The company specializes in the production of bottled soft drinks and mineral waters. It owns the Buvette trademark.
In 2023, the company’s revenue amounted to UAH 769.77 million, net profit – UAH 6.33 million, and debt obligations – UAH 752.13 million. The plant’s assets are estimated at UAH 944.63 million. The company employs 252 people. The authorized capital is UAH 65 million.
The beneficiaries of the company are Yevhen Sharinov and Yevhen Dveris through the Cyprus-based Eliay Investments Limited.
The six-month training of Ukrainian pilots and ground personnel for Dassault Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets has ended in France, French Aid to Ukraune reports on social network X.
“After six months of training for Ukrainian pilots and mechanics on the Mirage 2000-5F, the training has been completed,” the channel said in a statement released on Wednesday.
As reported, in November, the Ambassador of the French Republic to Ukraine, Gael Weissier, confirmed that in early 2025, French Dassault Mirage 2000-5F fighters would be delivered to Ukraine. The ambassador did not say how many planes could be delivered, noting that it was up to the authorities to announce.
At the same time, the French media outlet OpenNews reported in November, citing a member of the French National Assembly, Deputy Chairman of the Defense Committee in Parliament, Frank Gilletti, that France would “soon” supply the first six Mirage 2000-5Fs with a “full support model” to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Earlier, the media reported that three aircraft would be delivered in early 2025.
The Dassault Mirage 2000-5F is a fourth-generation French multi-role fighter developed in the 1970s by Dassault. It has been in service since 1984.
It was the main combat aircraft of the French Air Force in the late XX – early XXI century. It is in service with several countries in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
