Ukraine’s Veterans Ministry Accused of Misleading EU on Forest Clearance

Interfax-Ukraine News Agency has announced that it will host a press conference on September 22 at 10:30 AM at its press center. The conference will be titled ‘Ministry of Veterans Affairs Misleading Bern Convention Committee on Markhalivka Forest Clearance for Military Cemetery.’ This event aims to address the recent claims that Ukraine’s Ministry of Veterans Affairs misrepresented information to the Bern Convention Committee about the clearing of the Markhalivka forest for a military cemetery. The Bern Convention Committee, an international body under the Council of Europe, is responsible for protecting Europe’s wild flora and fauna. The clearance of the forest has raised concerns about potential environmental impact and the justification for the project. The press conference will allow officials to provide clarity on the situation and address any discrepancies in the information shared with the European Union body.