War in Ukraine: three things to remember from Friday December 15

Ukraine is experiencing its 660th day of conflict, Friday December 15. Ukrainian soldiers learning to play music in a convalescent center, Russia welcoming the Hungarian Prime Minister’s opposition to 50 billion euros in aid from the European Union to Kiev, and trucks blocked in Poland in the border with Ukraine… Here is what we should remember from this day.

Image of the day: Ukrainian soldiers play music in a convalescent center

In the Donbassclose to Donetsk, there is a convalescence center for Ukrainian soldiers. The fighters learn to play music there. They were even able to perform in front of around twenty spectators. A moment of respite, far from the trenches.

Sentence of the day: Kremlin spokesperson salutes Hungary, which “firmly defends its interests”

Russia welcomes Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor’s opposition Orban for aid of 50 billion euros from the European Union to Ukraine, and would like to remind him of this. “Hungary is a sovereign country, it has its interests. And unlike many European countries, it firmly defends its interests, which we appreciate.” said Dmitri PeskovKremlin spokesperson.

Today’s figure: in Poland, 2,600 trucks blocked at the border with Ukraine

In Poland, 2,600 trucks were blocked on the morning of Friday December 15 at the border with Ukraine. The queues stretch for tens of kilometers. Polish truckers have been causing this blockage since the beginning of November. They denounce unfair competition from Ukrainian drivers.