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TIFF wanted to show the propaganda film “russians at War” so much that it was forced to schedule it even after the festival had officially ended
16.09.2024
The Toronto International Film Festival will show the russian propaganda film “russians at War” after the festival has officially ended.The screening of the propaganda film “russians at War” by the russian director Anastasia Trofimova is announced for Tuesday, September 17.The festival officially ended on Sunday, September 15.Czechia spent CZK 7.3bn on Ukrainian refugees and earned CZK 11.7bn from taxes in 1H24
16.09.2024
During the first half of this year, Czechia spent CZK 7.3 billion (USD 322m) on Ukrainian refugees but earned around CZK 11.7 billion (USD 515m) in taxes from them. At the same time, expenses are falling, while earnings are growing, novinky.cz reported, citing the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.Refugees from Ukraine have long been giving our budget much more than we are spending on helping their compatriots. They are an asset for us, not a burden, the ministry said.In ...Soldiers of the 118th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade used a new “dragon drone” against russian invaders near Zolotarivka [video]
14.09.2024
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Soldiers of the 118th Separate Territorial Defense Brigade in the Siverskyi direction in the area of Zolotarivka settlement attacked russian positions with a “dragon drone”.The invaders tried to shoot it down with small arms. However, the incendiary ammunition, which is attached to the drone, continues to burn even after the fall, increasing the area of fire.TIFF cowardly pauses screenings of “russians at War” propaganda film until “it is safe to do so”, remains committed to screening it
13.09.2024
Effectively immediately, TIFF is forced to pause the upcoming screenings of “russians at War” on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday as we have been made aware of significant threats to festival operations and public safety, the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.“This has been an incredibly difficult decision. When we select films, we’re guided by TIFF’s Mission, our Values, and our programming principles. We believe this film has earned a place in our Festival’s lineup, and we are committed to screening ...TIFF said that the film “russians at War” is not propaganda because they don’t think it was made with the participation of russian agencies
12.09.2024
In our view, in no way should this film be considered russian propaganda because in our understanding it was made without the knowledge or participation of any russian government agencies, the Toronto International Film Festival said in a statement.This documentary is an official Canada-France co-production with funding from several Canadian agencies, at both the federal and provincial level, the TIFF said. The film will make its North American premiere later this week, as scheduled, it added.“As a cultural institution, we ...People protested in Toronto to demand the removal of the russian propaganda film “russians at War” from TIFF
11.09.2024
The festival must not provide a platform for whitewashing the crimes of russian soldiers in Ukraine. Their place is on the benches of the International Criminal Court, not on screens, Consul General of Ukraine in Toronto, Oleh Nikolenko, said in a statement.“Ignoring the attempts of russian propaganda to downplay and distort the realities of russian aggression against Ukraine is irresponsible and unacceptable. We call on TIFF to cancel the screening and on TVO to investigate ...Poroshenko on peace talks with russia: There can be no compromises regarding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democracy in Ukraine
08.09.2024
There can be no compromises regarding sovereignty, territorial integrity, and democracy in Ukraine – the fifth President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said during his speech at the Berlin conference in which leading politicians from the key parties of Germany, the United States, Great Britain and other countries of the world participated.“I can say that the victory of Ukraine is five “no’s”. Because any compromise on any of these five points will not bring victory. First: no compromises on our independence, ...Defense Intelligence posted a video about the life of Ukrainian scouts: We are hunting the beast [video]
08.09.2024
The Main Military Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine presented a video about a day in the life of Ukrainian intelligence officers.“From dusk till dawn, we are hunting the beast. On land, on water, and in the sky.▪️ There are no random people here. Each of us is capable of a feat.▪️ Every day is a challenge. The struggle of life with death.▪️ But we are working for victory and get it.▪️ Happy Military Intelligence Day!Join ...Attacks by russians since 26 August caused extensive civilian harm across Ukraine. 64 civilians killed, 392 injured – UN
08.09.2024
Attacks by russian armed forces since 26 August have caused extensive civilian harm across Ukraine, the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine (HRMMU) said. HRMMU has verified that attacks in government-controlled territory since then have killed 64 civilians, injured 392, and caused significant damage and destruction to civilian property and infrastructure.The high casualty numbers follow a sharp increase in civilian deaths and injuries over the summer. HRMMU’s monthly update on civilian harm, published today, shows that 184 civilians were killed and ...ruscists shot three Ukrainian POWs in Donetsk region – Prosecutor General’s Office
03.09.2024
The russians shot three Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Donetsk region, the press service of the Prosecutor General’s Office said in a statement.“The armed forces of the russian Federation systematically and cynically violate the norms of international humanitarian law. On September 3, 2024, the Telegram channel published information about the alleged shooting by representatives of the russian Federation of Ukrainian servicemen,” the PG office said.According to the prosecutor’s office, three soldiers of one of the Armed Forces brigades came ...russian missile attack killed 51 civilians in Poltava, 271 wounded
03.09.2024
Ukraine’s Prosecutor General’s Office reported that as of 6:00 p.m., 51 people were known to have died.“According to the investigators, russians attacked Poltava with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles. The enemy targeted an educational institution and a hospital. One of the buildings of the Institute of Communications, a hospital and nearby houses were partially destroyed,” the message reads.The press officer of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, Oleksandr Khorunzhy, said that the number of injured had increased to 271. Rescuers unblocked ...Ukrainian drone pours fire on russian positions in Zaporizhzhia region
02.09.2024
Soldiers of the 108th Territorial Defense Brigade used a “dragon drone” with an incendiary mixture to burn down russian positions in the “gray zone” of the Zaporizhzhia region. NO_ CHANCE reported.The footage suggests that thermite, a pyrotechnic composition of metal powder and metal oxide, was used for the attack. The post by CyberBoroshno channel provides geolocation information, which suggests that this was an area northwest of occupied Polohy in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
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