Ukrainian Interior Minister killed in chopper crash

RUSSIA / FSU POLITICS - In Brief 18 Jan 2023 by Alex Teddy

On January 17 a helicopter carrying 14 officials crashed and all died. The crash appears to be unrelated to the war. The helicopter was sold to Ukraine by Super Puma from a range that was withdrawn years ago due to safety concerns. Russia has not claimed to have destroyed the helicopter. The Interior Minister was on his way to the front when he died. On January 18 Zelensky said, ''We must end this war now.'' But he does not appear to be offering any concessions to Russia or calling for talks.

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