02:20 Kiev: Civilians targeted in Kharkiv area
Ukrainian officials claim that civilians were targeted during the night in two cities in the northeastern region of Kharkiv. The Ukrainian public prosecutor's office is looking into the Russian airstrike on a residential area in the capital of Kharkiv as a possible war crime. Six civilians, including three young individuals, were wounded. Moscow denies intentionally targeting civilians. Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, thousands of people have been killed and injured.
01:04 Germany requests an additional 3.8 billion euros for Kiev
As per a news article, the German government seeks to greatly enhance military assistance for Ukraine this year. The Ministry of Defense has announced an additional requirement of 3.8 billion euros for military aid, according to the newspaper "Bild am Sonntag." So far in 2023, the coalition government has allocated 7.1 billion euros for military aid. The extra-budgetary spending will be presented to parliament for approval in June. Christian Lindner's Ministry of Finance has signaled its approval.
00:05 Ukrainian General Staff reports 77 conflicts
In its evening report, the Ukrainian General Staff details 77 combat operations within 24 hours. Seven of these are ongoing. "The Russian troops are trying to enhance their tactical position," says the General Staff on their Telegram channel. The Ukrainian army has launched four attacks to push the Russians out of occupied areas, it continues.
22:25 Ukrainian aviation hero perishes in combat operation
Lieutenant Colonel Denys Vasyliuk received the "Order of Valor," an award for individual bravery and valor. He completed "numerous combat missions," as stated by the 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade, where the seasoned pilot served. He was the chief of staff for the brigade and the deputy commander of an aviation squadron. His division has now disclosed that Vasyliuk was killed "recently" during a combat operation. No additional details about his death are available. The Ukrainian air force has not yet issued a statement regarding Vasyliuk's passing.
21:57 Putin appears in Cannes: Polish filmmaker shows biopic with AI
Putin meets his demise. "It was meant to be a happy ending," explains filmmaker Patryk Vega, who presented his biopic about Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Cannes Film Festival. "I called Putin and asked if he wanted to participate... - oh, I was joking," adds the Polish director, who has previously focused on criminal films, with a broad grin. Because the real Putin was unavailable, Vega opted to have him appear as a deep fake with the help of artificial intelligence (AI).
Initially, Vega intended to create his film character using actual footage of Putin. However, the quality was insufficient for the big screen. "AI needs to be trained. It requires 20,000 high-resolution images to operate," explains the filmmaker. Instead, he developed a new technology that employs AI to create the face of a real actor with the same stature as Putin. "It's the first movie to utilize this technology," says Vega. The outcome is astonishing. The film portrays Putin as he is known - in dictator pose, at grand desks, yet also playing the piano and soiling his pants in his hospital bed.
21:35 Foreign Minister Wu: Taiwan's fate rests on the outcome of the Ukraine conflict
"If Russia manages this with Ukraine, China could do the same with Taiwan," says Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu in an interview with the Kyiv Independent. The onset of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine was a wake-up call for Taiwan, explains the main diplomat of the island nation. If Kiev is defeated, Taiwan might be the next conflict zone. Even after two years, Wu believes that the island's future hinges on the Ukraine war. If Russia succeeds in Ukraine, officials from all sides believe that Beijing will attempt the "reunification" of the two Chinas by force, says Wu.
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Source: www.ntv.de
