re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

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The Czech Republic handed over the first F-16 fighter simulator to one of the tactical aviation brigades.

This was reported by Air Force Commander Mykola Oleschuk.

Its main module is already being tested and prepared for operation by Ukrainian specialists

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Finland, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland signed an agreement in Vilnius to strengthen control over compliance with EU sanctions against Russia, reports Yle with reference to the Finnish Customs.

It is noted that the agreement will strengthen and unify the EU's control over compliance with visa requirements for Russia, as the EU's external borders play a key role in preventing the circumvention of sanctions.

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The United States has stopped Russia's illegal access to Starlink

Pentagon officials working with Elon Musk's SpaceX have stopped the unauthorized use of Starlink Internet terminals by the Russian military during the war in Ukraine. This is reported by Bloomberg.

Assistant Pentagon chief John Plumb said: "We have successfully countered Russia's use so far, but I am confident that Russia will continue to try to find ways to use Starlink and other commercial communications systems."

Plumb declined to say what tactics and methods have been used to counter Russia's use of portable communication terminals.

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Orbán said that Hungary supports the Chinese peace plan for Ukraine

During a joint press conference with the Chinese leader in Budapest, he emphasized that "Europe is on the side of war and the only exception is Hungary calling for a ceasefire and peace talks."

He added that China is one of the pillars of the world order, saying that his country supports the peace plan proposed by the PRC.

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#Germany will buy three #HIMARS systems from the #US stockpile and transfer them to Ukraine, German Defense Minister Pistorius said.

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There's some videos circulating this morning allegedly showing heavy Russian shelling of the Kharkiv region overnight and into this morning. Obviously dark videos with no obvious landmarks are impossible to verify but the level of shelling in the videos are Feb 2022 levels.

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