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Zelenskiy appoints Oleksandr Pavliuk as new ground forces chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has appointed Oleksandr Pavliuk, former first deputy defence minister, as the new commander of Ukraine's ground forces, according to a decree published on Sunday, Reuters reports.

Pavliuk, a lieutenant-general who served in the ministry role for a year, replaces Col. Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi after he was tapped this week as commander of Ukraine's armed forces.

On Saturday, Zelenskiy announced five other senior military appointments, filling out a rebooted team to bolster Ukraine's defence against Russia's nearly two-year-old invasion.

Ukraine is experiencing a shortage of men and equipment as it heads into 2024 having made few battlefield gains throughout the past year. It also faces a disruption in military aid from the United States, its biggest backer.

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59 polling stations for the Romanian elections, opened in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers will ensure public order
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59 polling stations for the Romanian elections, opened in the Republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers will ensure public order

As many as 59 polling stations will be set in the Republic of Moldova for the presidential elections in Romania, which will take place between November 22-24. In this context, the General Police Inspectorate announces that the law enforcement officers will be on duty these days to provide support in ensuring public order and guarding polling stations.

Tragedy in the family of singer Igor Cuciuc. His daughter passed away. Authorities react
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Tragedy in the family of singer Igor Cuciuc. His daughter passed away. Authorities react

The daughter of the folk singer Igor Cuciuc, Andreea, aged 17, passed away on the night of November 15. The announcement was made on social media. The cause of death is not yet known. Andreea Cuciuc was the only daughter of the singer.

Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign
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Over 200,000 saplings planted as part of the "Forest Generation" campaign

The afforestation campaign started today in the village of Mălăiesti, Orhei district. More than 600 government employees, Moldsilva workers, and volunteers participated in planting trees. Throughout the day, over 200,000 saplings, including red oak, maple, ash, and acacia, were planted on over 40 hectares. This initiative is part of the national "Forest Generation" campaign, launched in 2023, which aims to rehabilitate degraded forest areas and create new forests by 2032. The goal is to increase the afforestation rate from the current 12% to 15%.