#Commentary of Alexander Kostenko on reasons for deterioration of crime situation in Ukraine
In Ukraine, an increase in the number of firearms owned by citizens of the country was noted. According to the Department of the National Police of Ukraine, at the moment there are about 900 thousand weapons on hand. An impressive figure, but we are talking only about registered units. And if you consider how many weapons were imported from abroad as a result of illegal trafficking, this figure will be twice as much as official figures.
First meeting of discussion platform “People’s Club” takes place in People’s Council
On August 14, a meeting on the theme “The relevance of development and introduction of the system of state planning in the Donetsk People’s Republic” was held within the framework of “People’s Club” discussion platform in the DPR People’s Council in Donetsk.
Denis Pushilin attends concert of Russian pop stars on occasion of Builder’s Day (video)
On 12 August, a concert with the participation of Russian musicians dedicated to the Day of the DPR Builder took place in the Central Scherbakov Park of Culture and Leisure in Donetsk with the support of the Russian Centre. The event was attended by the Chairman of the DPR People’s Council and the Head of the Russian Centre Denis Pushilin.
One step closer to peaceful life: Sergey Zavdoveyev comments on reduction of curfew hours in DPR
Law enforcement agencies have increased security measures due to the reduction of curfew hours. This was stated by the DPR People’s Council deputy Sergey Zavdoveyev in a programme “Important Subject” on a radio station “Comet”.
Vice Speaker Olga Makeyeva speaks about plans of DPR People’s Council for autumn session
The main task of parliamentarians is still to create a qualitative, fair, socially-oriented legislative base. This was stated in an interview to the First Republican TV channel by the Deputy Chairman of the DPR People's Council, Olga Makeyeva.
Vladislav Berdichevsky: Ukraine should remember about Tskhinvali
Ukraine, just like Georgia in 2008, counts in vain on the US in case of the intensification of the conflict in Donbass. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the People’s Council’s Committee on Foreign Policy, International Relations, Information Policy and Technology Vladislav Berdichevsky in an interview with “PolitNavigator”.
Social and Cultural Cooperation Agreement between Public Chamber of Ryazan Region and Russian Center signed in Donetsk
On August 10, a meeting of the Russian Center representatives and the delegation from the Ryazan Region was held in the Government House.
Deputy Sergey Sverchkov reports upcoming checks at checkpoints
DPR People's Council deputy Sergey Sverchkov in an interview with a correspondent of DNR Live told about the intention to initiate a check of the checkpoints for the availability of preferential queues.
Denis Pushilin participates in celebrations on occasion of Builder’s Day
On August 9, a festive event dedicated to Builder’s Day took place in the Centre of Slavic Culture in Donetsk.
Vladislav Berdichevsky: Elections of Ukraine’s President will turn into a show
In Ukraine, presidential elections of 2019 will be an unforgettable show, where for the chair of the head of state the country's main comedian and rock star can compete. This opinion was expressed to the Donetsk News Agency by deputy of the People's Council of the DPR Vladislav Berdichevsky.