Macron denounces the "intolerable" attack in Kharkiv.

At 10:20 PM, Macron condemns the "unsuitable" assault in Kharkiv.

The French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his disapproval towards the Russian bombardment on a hardware store in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, calling it "unacceptable." France sympathizes with the Ukrainian population and promises to stand by their side through this ordeal, he affirms on the online platform X.

21:50: After Extraordinary Attack on Kharkiv: Kuleba Pleads for More Patriot Systems

Amid the recent Russian attack on a hardware store in Kharkiv (mentioned in posts at 20:43, 19:44, 19:04, and 18:42), Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba requests additional support from his nation's allies in the form of air defense and assistance in targeting Russian military installations. Kuleba insists that with augmented air defenses and the ability to down Russian military aircraft before they bomb civilian areas, these barbaric war crimes can be averted.

21:11: Red Alert Sirens Blare: One Death Reported Following Ukrainian Air Raids on Belgorod

Reports of air raids on southern Russia's Belgorod region emerge again (as alluded to in 16:30 post). Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov conveys that 15 targets, including Kamikaze drones, were shot down during the attacks. The death toll stands at one with injuries to four people and furthermore, a house caught ablaze. At least one person succumbed to their injuries in the village of Dubovoye.

20:43: Injuries Increase to Over 30 After Second Attack on Kharkiv Infrastructure

Come evening, there was a fresh attack in Kharkiv, striking the city center only a few hours following the bombing at a hardware store (referred to in posts at 19:44, 19:04, and 16:50). At least 30 individuals were injured, with a 13-year-old child among them, the Kharkiv Mayor, Igor Terekhov, informs us. A wounded child was transported to the hospital, and officials are still gathering information on the number of victims and the extent of the damage.

20:13: Fierce Battles for Vovchansk Leave Urban Landscape in Ruins

The Ukrainian city of Vovchansk faces daily artillery attacks, with schools, churches, and administrative buildings in total disarray. Ukrainian troops report that the city's strategic significance for Russia has resulted in incessant fighting.

19:44: Over Two Dozen Injured in Second Kharkiv Bombing

A continuation of the sporadic Russian assault on Kharkiv: the city's infrastructure bears the brunt of a second attack in this tense timeline, as per Kharkiv's Mayor Igor Terekhov's announcement on Telegram. Terekhov declares that approximately 33 people were injured, with one person killed in the densely-populated area where the attack occurred. The count of casualties and damage is still under investigation, he adds.

19:04: Massive Cloud of Smoke Rises from Kharkiv After Chilling Bombing Strike

A Russian attack on Kharkiv's contested hardwarespace leaves a vast cloud of smoke drifting ominously across the sky. More than 200 people were believed to be present when this bombing took place. The death toll continues to accumulate, according to reports.

18:42: Zelensky Vehemently Denounces Russian Attacks: "Only Insanity Can Kill and Terrify So Dishonorably"

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, joins the chorus, condemning the recent Russian strike on a Kharkiv hardware store: "A blatant display of Russian insanity." "Only someone bordering on mental instability could commit these crimes," the Ukrainian president concludes, expressing his unequivocal sadness for the casualties. At present, at least two individuals have lost their lives in this unprovoked military action. Firefighters continue their efforts to navigate the destruction.

18:06: Russian Su-25 Jet Shot Down Near Donetsk, Affirms Ukrainian Brigade Soldiers

Soldiers from Ukraine's 110th Brigade assert that they have shot down a Russian Su-25 jet during a recent scuffle in the Donetsk region.

17:35: Ukrainian Forces on Ground Zero: Instruction: "For the First Time in Two Years, We are Truly Equipped for Battle"

Ukrainian troops in Luhansk claim they have received American ammunition, bringing them back to full strength for the first time since the 2-year war. The United States is also said to be preparing a new aid package, while Germany has pledged a fresh air defense system.

16:50: Bombing Strikes Kharkiv Hardwarespace: At Least Two Fatalities Recorded

Russia targets the civilian populace of Kharkiv, striking a hardware store in the city and causing multiple casualties. Ukrainian defenders work to remove explosives left behind in the destruction while the death toll stands at two. The uninjured among the approximately 200 people physically present are working to evade the indiscriminate strikes. Area residents remain on edge.

At least two individuals lost their lives in a Russian assault on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv over the weekend, as confirmed by city mayor Igor Terekhov. A minimum of twenty-four individuals were injured throughout the incident, according to Oleg Synegubov, the regional military administration's head. The initial reports suggested that a hardware store chain in a residential neighborhood was the target. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his belief that more than two hundred people could have been present at the time of the violent incident while addressing the rescue effort and extinguishing the ongoing flames in a Telegram post.

At 14:59 GMT, Russia's Finance Minister, Anton Siluanov, threatened retaliation in response to plans by G7 nations to use frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine. The Russian news agency TASS cited a Telegram message from Minister Sergei Lavrov's temporary Iranian counterpart, Ali Bagheri-Kani, confirming the strategic partnership following Raisi's death in an accident. The ministers pledged to keep all prior agreements and initiatives between Putin and Raisi.

Italian central bank governor Fabio Panetta urged banks based in Italy to withdraw from Russia in the wake of the country's invasion of Ukraine, which he referred to as "a reputation problem." UniCredit, the European bank with the most significant ties to Russia, is working on selling its business in the country, and Intesa Sanpaolo is also considering making a similar move.

At around 15:00 GMT, the news agency Interfax reported that Russian troops had captured the village of Archangelske in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, quoting information from the Russian Defense Ministry. They also pushed forward in the northeastern region of Kharkiv and foiled two Ukrainian counterattacks, according to the Defense Ministry. The Ukrainian administration has yet to comment on the situation.

Later in the afternoon, Slovak Foreign Minister Ivan Korčok called for the appointment of an international prosecutor to investigate Russia's alleged war crimes in Ukraine. This call came during a meeting in Kyiv among the foreign ministers of the European Union and Ukraine, where the ministers recalled the Geneva Convention. However, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy noted that Russia's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court would make such an international prosecutor's appointment difficult.

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Now, the mayor of Paris has decided to rename a street after Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader and critic of Putin's government. The French Senate will facilitate the decision, honoring Navalny's symbolism of freedom not just in Russia but globally and as a critique of Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The street's future name, the Nawalny Street, is expected to be located in the 16th administrative district of the city and close to the Russian embassy.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian investigators are looking into the 125th Brigade, which was deployed to defend the Kharkiv region in early May but reportedly failed to adequately organize the positions. His Excellency Oleksiy Danilov, Ukraine's secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, confirmed the brigade's failure and said that thirty commanders and staff members would be investigated for negligence and their actions related to the ongoing conflict.

16:30, Russian Finance Minister warns of retaliation for sanctions.G7 countries plan to continue financing Ukraine.16:07, Italy calls for international prosecutor to investigate war crimes in Ukraine.15:56, Belgorod was attacked by Ukrainian drones.15:21, Russia and Iran strengthen partnership after Raisi's death.14:46, Ukraine investigates its own brigade's handling of the Kharkiv defense.14:18, Paris to rename street in honor of slain Russian opposition leader.14:06, Italian bankers urged to leave Russia.13:47, Russian troops advance further in the eastern regions of Kharkiv and Donetsk.13:38, Ukrainian firefighters face challenges in accessibility to certain areas due to Russian aggression.13:18, European parliamentarians urge Western countries to ban Russian oil.12:40, Russian troops seize several Ukrainian cities in Crimea.12:15, German Finance Minister presents the details of the support that the G7 will provide to Ukraine.11:54, Russian troops advance in Donetsk region.11:35, Kharkiv shelled with multiple rocket launchers.11:08, Ukraine's counterattack captures 2 sqm of land from Russia.10:40, Italy to block Russian oil shipment after referendum vote in Crimea.10:16, Ukrainian army retakes 30 settlments in Kharkiv region.10:09, Ukrainian governemnt claims Russian troops crossed the border into Ukraine.09:33, Ukrainian lawmakers protest against Russia's invasion.

In the ongoing fight for more financial assistance for Ukraine, German Finance Minister Christian Lindner foresees a lot of work ahead for the G7. "The risks for taxpayers need to be minimized, ruled out," he stated after a meeting with G7 finance ministers in Italy's northern region. The major Western industrial nations are looking into using funds from the frozen billions of the Russian central bank to benefit Ukraine. However, there is still debate over how this should be implemented. The United States recently suggested that the G7 might lend Ukraine a massive loan, which would be secured by the interest on the frozen Russian central bank funds. This loan could potentially be worth around 50 billion dollars. They hope for an agreement during a mid-June summit, when G7 leaders will meet in Apulia.

Russian Politician Warns After Ukrainian Assault on Radar System

Ukraine allegedly attacked a Russian early warning system for atomic missiles using a drone. Former Russian ambassador to NATO, Dmitri Rogozin, commented on the situation, describing the system as "a crucial element of the military control of strategic nuclear forces." Rogozin, now a senator in the Russian Federation Council, accused the United States of planning or at least knowing about this attack. Such actions, he warns, are pushing the world closer to the brink of a nuclear war.

Ukrainian Intelligence Head: Unmanned Ships to Replace Conventional Warships

Ukrainian military intelligence head Kyrylo Budanov revealed that Ukraine is currently enhancing its fleet of unmanned ships. Apparently, these drones can attack coastlines and target small airborne targets. According to the Ukrainian agency Nexta, Budanov views unmanned ships as entirely replacing conventional warships in the near future, especially in enclosed or semi-enclosed waters like the Black Sea or the Mediterranean Sea, as these vessels are "the future."

Mangott: Putin Plans to Create "Deliberate Insecurity" in Baltic Sea

A proposed law from the Russian Defense Ministry is causing concern among those who govern the defense policy around the Baltic Sea. The Kremlin's apparent desire to expand its territorial waters in the Baltic Sea is a matter of contention. Security expert Gerhard Mangott discusses the situation.

Iskander Missiles Bombard Kharkiv Overnight

According to the Ukrainian prosecutor's office in a Kharkiv district, Russian troops targeted the city with two Iskander missiles overnight. These missiles, part of the Iskander-M system, can travel 500 kilometers and carry nuclear warheads. They have the ability to maneuver, making them difficult to intercept. The reported damage includes a school and a residential building.

Stoltenberg Supports Lifting of Western Weapons Restrictions

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has joined the discussion on the use of Western weapons against military targets in Russia. In an interview with "The Economist," he proposed lifting some restrictions on weapons provided to Ukraine, especially with the ongoing battles near Charkiv. Stoltenberg emphasized that self-defense is enshrined in the UN Charter and that "helping Ukraine uphold this right" includes the possibility of attacking targets on Russian territory.

Unofficial Reports Indicate that Ukrainian Drones Attacked Russian Radar Station

According to unofficial reports, Ukrainian drones are said to have hit a pivotal radar station in Krasnodar, Russia. The station is part of the early warning system for ballistic missile and nuclear-warhead missile launches. Independent military analysts from OSINT attribute it to controlling an area up to 6,000 kilometers away.

US Experts Warn Against Ceasefire

Russian President Putin is openly discussing a ceasefire—but one based on existing territorial gains. However, this could be risky for Ukraine, according to the US think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). A ceasefire might allow Russia to better prepare forces for future offensive operations, which could lead to a regime change, a demilitarized Ukraine, and the conquest of the country. The Kremlin could also speculate that a frozen front might make Western support for Ukraine less vital.

CDU Politician Argues for Suspension of Debt Brake Due to Ukraine Crisis

CDU foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter has advocated for the German government to declare a state of emergency due to the Ukraine war. "The war can only be won with debt," Kiesewetter claimed in an interview with "Spiegel." Ukraine desperately needs financial aid. He finds it hard to understand why the federal government classified the Corona pandemic as a state of emergency to fund a power and gas price bailout worth 200 billion euros, but the war doesn't warrant such a status. Declaring a state of emergency would let the strict debt brake regulations be suspended. However, the FDP is strongly opposed to this idea in the coalition government.

President Zelensky praises the accomplishments of Ukrainian forces in Kharkiv. As the United States prepares to send another military bundle to Ukraine, Germany delivers an additional air defense system. Zelensky broadcasts a video sharing the achievements of his army.

The Ukrainian General Staff indicates that the Russian military has suffered 500,000 casualties since the full-scale invasion began on February 24th, 2022. In the last 24 hours, they report 1,140 losses. The Russians are applying substantial pressure on Ukrainian defenders at multiple fronts at a great cost to their own lives. The Ukrainians have also documented the destruction of 15 Russian tanks, 27 artillery systems, a missile defense system, and two multiple rocket launchers since yesterday.

The initial group of Ukrainian F-16 pilots have completed their training in the United States and will now receive advanced training in Europe. Their training has been ongoing for almost a year and they are anticipated to be prepared to engage in combat missions against Russian air forces by the summer. The Ukrainian Air Force is scheduled to receive over 60 F-16s from Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Belgium. These countries, as well as the United States, Great Britain, Romania, France, and Bulgaria, have dispatched personnel, aircraft, and ground equipment to instruct the Ukrainians in piloting and maintaining the combat aircraft.

Due to Russian jamming devices, the Ukrainian army is struggling with the accuracy of certain American weapons, such as Excalibur artillery shells and HIMARS systems. According to a "Washington Post" report, the effectiveness of the US-developed Excalibur shells has dropped to less than 10%. The United States has halted deliveries of Excalibur to Ukraine. In order to use HIMARS to attack targeting systems, it is crucial to first disable the enemy's jamming devices, for instance, through smoke munitions.

NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg believes that China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian conflict is "decisive." Despite not being known to supply Moscow directly with weapons or ammunition, China has allegedly increased sales of components and microelectronics essential for manufacturing tanks, planes, and rockets for use against Ukraine.

Anton Hofreiter, a Green foreign policy politician and Chairman of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag, suggests that Ukraine should be permitted to use Western weapons against targets on Russian territory. He postulates that this move is crucial for the protection of the Ukrainian population and shouldn't hinder Ukraine's defense against Russian combat aircraft within the Russian airspace. International law allows an attacked country to target military objectives in the aggressor's territory.

The Ukrainian General Staff declares that Russian forces have again attacked the city of Wowtschansk from the air, using eight guided bombs. The Ukrainian army has thwarted ten Russian attacks on the city and its vicinity. Russia has partly obtained success near Kupiansk in the Kharkiv area and in the Pokrovsk sector of the Donetsk region.

Strategies for evacuating 123 children from the northeastern part of the Kharkiv region are in the works. Civilians have been leaving the location since the start of the newest Russian offensive. More than 11,000 people have been evacuated.

Zelensky shares in his evening address that Ukrainian forces have regained control of the battle zone in the eastern part of the Charkiv region where Russian invaders had previously infiltrated. He had previously visited Charkiv. Two weeks ago, the Russians instigated a ground offensive in the region and conquered several Ukrainian villages.

Right now, there are 403 Ukrainian women kept in Russian captivity. Several of them are wrongfully detained civilians, according to Ukraine's "Ukinform" who cited a report from the Ukrainian Coordination Center for Treating Prisoners of War. Additionally, there are females who went missing since 2014 and their fate remains unclear. The Russian government has disregarded countless requests asking for the release of these women.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says Vladimir Putin aims to stop the coming Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland from succeeding. As per Kuleba, Putin does not want to end the entire war initiated by Russia in Ukraine. "Putin is seriously attempting to prevent the peace summit in Switzerland on June 15 - 16. He's frightened by its success," writes the minister on Twitter.

Lithuania disclosed that the six NATO member states border Russia aim to establish a "Drone Wall" to fend off potential "provocations" from "hostile nations." This "Drone Wall" stretches from Norway to Poland, featuring drones and other technologies to protect their borders. Bilotaitė, the Lithuanian Interior Minister, mentioned that the wall's objective also includes combating smuggling. Both anti-drone systems and drones for border surveillance are to be employed in this project. The minister didn't share a timeline for the construction of the wall. The increased border security measures are due to concerns related to Russia's conflict with Ukraine.

The United States is delivering further military assistance to Ukraine to counter Moscow's aggression against Ukraine. This fifth package sums up to $275 million (€253 million) in aid and incorporates ammunition for HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems and other types of artillery ammunition. This is part of the financial aid of $61 billion (€56.2 billion) that Congress granted Ukraine, with the previous packages' aid already delivered at the front.

In Russia, youngsters and children must learn a new compulsory subject: "Basics of Life Safety" - a Soviet-era training teaching them military fundamentals such as shooting or dressing wounds.

Putin claimed he'd resume talks with Ukraine, but using the excuse of "current realities that have developed on the ground" as he won't budge on returning seized and annexed territories.

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Ukraine's de-facto leader Ruslan Rotanov discussed the current peace summit between Russia and Ukraine. Rotanov imagines that "Putin may propose a deal similar to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in Sudan," a ten-year truce followed by a presidential election. Learn more, but Rotanov also highlights the importance of ensuring that "the negotiations will not lead criminal regimes to the fore, which is a tragedy for Sudan."

A high-ranking federal official of the DPRK undertook a secret visit to Russia only days ago. This occurred when Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un, met with Russian President Putin. Their conversation very likely concerned the war in Ukraine.

The United States and Britain have also armed Ukraine, and they hope that both sides will still negotiate, as there's a possibility of resuming the war at any moment. The Pentagon officially announced it has provided Ukraine almost $50 billion (€47 billion) since the Russian invasion began more than two years ago.

In Iran, a demonstration commemorating the victims of the Islamic Republic's 1988 massacre of political prisoners took place. This gruesome episode was supposedly caused by the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Delve in further.

Besides, a leader in Syria's regime revealed Israel's alleged offer to release prisoners from prison camps in return for a captured pilot. However, Damascus agreed to exchange their pilot for cash. In April, Syria and Israel struck a non-aggression pact.

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