April 2024 | 153 comments (153 topical, editorial, 0 hidden)

"Fraught Mobilization Bill" - WEEK 2 (none / 0)

polsatnews.pl | An important change for Ukrainians of military age in Poland. Consulates have stopped serving them, 24 Apr

They will not issue subpoenas to them, they will not spend time and resources on this," [Ukraine Deputy Fedir Venislavsky] explained. The politician confirmed that it is currently not possible to transfer subpoenas abroad, since this is done by the military, who cannot legally operate outside the country.

reuters | Poland ready to help Ukraine to get military-age men back, 24 Apr

The Ukrainian government announced rules on Wednesday under which passports for military-age men can be issued only inside the country instead of foreign diplomatic missions.
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba suspended consular services for males aged 18 to 60 until May 18 [Zelensk* constitutional term limit]
As a result, men aged between 18 and 60 living abroad will be unable to renew expiring passports or obtain new ones.
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"Any support is possible," [Defence Minister Wladyslaw] Kosiniak-Kamysz said about how Poland would respond if Kyiv asked for help in bringing home those who may lose their right to stay in Poland once their passports expire.

strana | "Help in returning". What did the Polish minister really say about the deportation of conscripted Ukrainians, 25 Apr
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysh's alleged statement that Ukrainians with expired passports will be deported is being widely disseminated online. The Financial Times also published it today.

by Cat on Fri Apr 26th, 2024 at 12:02:41 AM EST
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Poroshenko Gambled On A Hillary Win (none / 0)

New weapons ... second wind ... all cards on an offensive by Ukraine with long range missiles ... crawling closer to a final solution ... all Zelenskyy now needs is manpower ... such a shame men and women are in short supply.

NATO itching to join the melee for a definite shot at Moscow .... Russia was right all along, expansion of the defense pact formed an existential threat to the Russian Federation. Countdown to the last big bang.

Before Hillary and her minions lost to the ME coalition of Trump Inc. ... Ukraine gambled ... and lost.

US mercenaries have made a home in Abu Dhabi, the wealthiest part of the Emirates. Abu Dhabi joined the neoconservatives of the Republican party to defeat Hillary in 2016. Under the radar, or just a narrative the media doesn't write about because US and UK intelligence are pointing fingers at Putin and Russia.

Have a peaceful cultural summer

by Oui (Oui) on Fri Apr 26th, 2024 at 07:50:10 AM EST
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"Fraught Mobilization Bill" - UPDATE (none / 0)

TASS | The Supreme Court of Ukraine has opened proceedings on the claim of non-appointment of presidential elections by the Rada, 27 Apr Big Israel

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The claim was filed by a resident of Chernihiv. The statement submitted by him claims that in accordance with the legislation of Ukraine, the Verkhovna Rada is obliged to call presidential elections in connection with the approaching expiration of Zelensk*'s five-year term of office. The plaintiff demands that the court oblige the Parliament to call presidential elections. As part of the proceedings, the Ukrainian Parliament has been given 15 days to provide an explanation for its decision not to call an election.
Ukraine is actively discussing the legitimacy of the government in the absence of parliamentary and presidential elections, which cannot be held during martial law. Ukraine's presidential election was scheduled to take place in March. In particular, Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky stated that Zelensk*'s powers under the constitution expire on the night of May 21, 2024, that is, exactly five years after the inauguration, and there is no legitimate way to extend them. In turn, the country's former ambassador to the UK Vadim Prystaiko admitted that Kiev's Western partners are also concerned that Zelensk*'s presidential term should soon end.
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strana | Ukraine has submitted to the Council of Europe a written application for partial withdrawal from compliance with the European Convention, 28 Apr LIST

...This is reported on the Council [of Europe]'s website.
Revised Notification about the derogation measures from Ukraine obligations under the Convention (Article 15)
The statement says that during martial law, human rights provided for in a number of articles of the Constitution may be restricted. Including the right to free elections.
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The document further lists the measures applied in Ukraine, which during martial law can be considered a derogation from the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. ...