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In July 2022, a petition in Ukraine asking for the legalisation of same-sex marriage reached over 28,000 signatures, and all petitions in Ukraine that reach over 20,000 signatures automatically start the consideration of the President of Ukraine.[19] On 2 August 2022, in response to the petition, Zelenskyy asked the Government of Ukraine to consider legalising same-sex marriage, while also stating that there could be no action as long as the Russo-Ukrainian war continues, as the constitution cannot be changed in wartime,[20] but that there remains a possibility of clarification of same-sex unions by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine or for legalization of same-sex partnerships.[21] The war has spurred efforts to legalize same-sex marriage to ensure gay soldiers' partners are given the same rights and privileges afforded to those in legally recognised marriages, with activists pointing to the service of LGBT military personnel as having shifted attitudes towards LGBT people.[22][23]
In July 2022, a petition in Ukraine asking for the legalisation of same-sex marriage reached over 28,000 signatures, and all petitions in Ukraine that reach over 20,000 signatures automatically start the consideration of the President of Ukraine.[19] On 2 August 2022, in response to the petition, Zelenskyy asked the Government of Ukraine to consider legalising same-sex marriage, while also stating that there could be no action as long as the Russo-Ukrainian war continues, as the constitution cannot be changed in wartime,[20] but that there remains a possibility of clarification of same-sex unions by the Constitutional Court of Ukraine or for legalization of same-sex partnerships.[21] The war has spurred efforts to legalize same-sex marriage to ensure gay soldiers' partners are given the same rights and privileges afforded to those in legally recognised marriages, with activists pointing to the service of LGBT military personnel as having shifted attitudes towards LGBT people.[22][23]
:flag_tr::flag_se: #BREAKING Turkey will NOT support Sweden's bid to join the NATO military alliance, President Erdogan has said.
Speaking after a meeting of his cabinet, Erdogan said: "If you cannot show this respect, then sorry but you will not see any support from us on the NATO issue."
(edited)Russia's foreign minister says that "we will ensure that the events organised by the west for the anniversary of the special operation in Ukraine won't be the only thing to attract world attention" - Reuters
BREAKING: Ukraine's defence minister says that Russia has mobilised some 500,000 troops for their potential offensive - BBC
"Officially they announced 300,000 but when we see the troops at the borders, according to our assessments it is much more"
Lavrov says that Moldova could be the "next Ukraine", adding that Moldova's president was "undemocratically elected & she is holding a Romanian passport, and is eager to join NATO & unite with Romania"
Finnish, Swedish PMs pledge that nations will join Nato together
Ukrainian soldiers will start training on Leopard 2 tanks next week according to the Financial times
The training is expected to last about 6 weeks
Putin claims Russia ready to draw on entire arsenal as Germany sends tanks to Ukraine
The German government has approved the delivery of 88 of its old Leopard 1 tanks to Ukraine - Politico
According to Business Insider - Germany has given the green light for the export of 187 Leopard 1 from Rheinmetall (88 🐆)and Flensburger Fahrzeugbau Gesellschaft (99 🐆). Official announcement should be on Tuesday.
An investigation reveals that the Russian branch of French retailer Auchan has been supplying Russian forces with supplies under the guise of humanitarian aid.
Under international law, humanitarian aid can only be supplied to civilians.
There is 'no evidence' that Russia is set to launch a major offensive, UK defence minister says - FT
Russian President Putin made his annual Address to the Federal Assembly today. Main statements:
- Russia suspends its participation in New START nuclear arms reduction treaty;
- Russia knows that the West is involved in attempts to attack Russian air bases.
- NATO requests to renew the inspections at the Russian strategic facilities under the New START treaty are a "theater of the absurd";
- Ministry of Defense and Rosatom should prepare to conduct nuclear tests if necessary, but Russia will not be the first to conduct them.
- UAVs that attacked the air bases in Russia were equipped with the help of NATO instructors;
- New START treaty was signed when Russia and the US did not consider each other opponents, but it's all history now.
🗞️The Ministry of Defense of Belarus announced they have taken measures to adequately respond to any provocation on the border with Ukraine. According to them, there is a large grouping of Ukrainian forces concentrated in the vicinity of the border.
Russian President Putin made his annual Address to the Federal Assembly today. Main statements:
- Russia suspends its participation in New START nuclear arms reduction treaty;
- Russia knows that the West is involved in attempts to attack Russian air bases.
- NATO requests to renew the inspections at the Russian strategic facilities under the New START treaty are a "theater of the absurd";
- Ministry of Defense and Rosatom should prepare to conduct nuclear tests if necessary, but Russia will not be the first to conduct them.
- UAVs that attacked the air bases in Russia were equipped with the help of NATO instructors;
- New START treaty was signed when Russia and the US did not consider each other opponents, but it's all history now.
Prigozhin: "All patriots of Russia, true patriots of the country who know history, and not fans of a weak government that betrayed the interests of the state, take to the streets, we will find weapons. This night we will resolve the issue of traitors and criminals who have dishonored Russia. Their names are Shoigu, Gerasimov."
This night is going to be epic.
Girkin on Prigozhin's plan - he sent a few thousand of his best troops to Moscow hoping the officials will run and Moscow will fall quickly. Meanwhile, the foothold in Rostov will provide some security. Supplying this advancing force will be challenging, however.
If nothing changes and there are no significant delays, Wagner might be inside Moscow within about six hours. We'll see what the Rosgvardia and Kadyrovites do. Obviously, the situation is highly fluid at this stage.
Poland to move military formations from the west to the east of the country due to possible threats related to the Wagner group, Poland's press agency reports - Reuters