Macron urges starting EU membership negotiations with Ukraine by the end of this month.
France's leader Macron urges EU talks with Ukraine by the end of the month. Macron states in a joint conference with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy in Paris, "France supports Ukraine in all aspects, including on the European level, aiming to initiate membership discussions by the end of this month." Zelenskyy confirms progress on Ukraine's integration into the EU, while noting some hurdles. Previously, the EU commission declared readiness for membership talks with Ukraine and Moldova. However, Hungary, set to take over EU Council presidency in July, slows things down.
Drop in Zelenskyy's popularity among Ukrainians
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's popularity plunges to an all-time low, although he still has the trust of over half the population, according to a KIIS institute poll. In May 2022, approval ratings peaked at 90% shortly after the Russian attack on Ukraine; however, they've been on a steady decline throughout the war. Zelenskyy's term was supposed to end in May, but he remains president under martial law. There are no scheduled elections, due to Russian control of 20% of the country and millions of refugees.
US disapproves of Macron's military trainer initiative
The US government has no intention of participating in Macron's plan of sending military trainers to Ukraine. John Kirby, communications director of the National Security Council, stated during Biden's visit to France, "Biden respects President Macron's stance." Since the start of the Ukrainian conflict, Biden has stated against sending American soldiers to Ukraine. Kirby reiterated the stance, "This has been the case so far, and it will continue to be this way."
Immediate training for Ukrainian pilots and mechanics
France will begin training Ukrainian pilots and mechanics for the promised Mirage fighter jets in the coming days. Macron confirmed the timeline. Additionally, Macron mentioned plans to provide Scalp cruise missiles and a €200 million fund to support the Ukrainian economy. This funding will benefit companies planning to invest in Ukraine's critical infrastructure.
KNDS, German-French tank manufacturer, to build factory in Ukraine
The German-French tank manufacturer KNDS has confirmed plans to establish a factory in Ukraine for producing weapons and ammunition. At a signing ceremony in Paris, CEO Philippe Petitcollin announced plans for manufacturing grenades and spare parts for Caesar artillery in Ukraine.
Putin doesn't foresee nuclear strike
According to Russian President Putin, Moscow does not contemplate a nuclear strike. He commented at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg, "We don't need to think about it." Russia could indeed conduct nuclear tests, but Putin said there is no need for that at present. Putin also mentioned that the Russian nuclear doctrine is a "living tool," subject to change as circumstances evolve. In the Ukraine conflict, Russia has referred to its nuclear arsenal to persuade Western countries from helping Ukraine.
Macron urges "prompt" coalition for military advisors in Ukraine
French President Macron is pushing for a "rapid" formation of a coalition for Western military advisors' deployment in Ukraine. Macron emphasized, "To be effective, we need a coalition, and several partners have already agreed." He said the deployment of military advisors is not a sign of escalation. Instead, it's about recognizing Ukraine's sovereignty over its territory. "It's not about sending European or allied soldiers to the front. It's about training there under certain conditions."
Paris investigating explosion targeting ex-terrorist from Donbass
French authorities are probing an explosion targeting a former terrorist from Donbass, possibly linked to pro-Kremlin groups. The perpetrators are still unknown.
The French anti-terror prosecutor is looking into a Russian-Ukrainian man for potential assault plans. This individual had seriously hurt himself while fashioning explosives at a hotel in Roissy near the international Paris Charles de Gaulle airport on Monday night. Coming from the Donbass region in Ukraine, he'd recently arrived in France, per the Paris prosecutor's office. The Parisian papers "Le Parisien" and "Le Monde" note that he'd acquired Russian citizenship a few years ago and took part in pro-Russian activities. It's implied he fought in the Russian army two years ago. Security sources revealed in "JDD" that he could've been a Russian spy, seeking French military material intended for Ukraine.
20:12 American nuclear weapons strategy shifts into a more "competitive" approach; while collaborating with Russia, China or North Korea is meager, the US is preparing to adapt and remain strong. Pranay Vaddi from the National Security Council provides, "The United States must keep adjusting its posture and capabilities to preserve its deterrence and desired outcomes." As seen now, there is only limited ability to change foes' actions through ethical conduct. Learn more here.
19:54 Swedish involvement in NATO air surveillance starts: Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson shares that three months after NATO membership acquisition, Swedish military will take part in aerial monitoring under this international alliance. This decision is supported by Swedish jets monitoring Baltic region airspace, known as "NATO Air Policing." Kristersson meets NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at a security base outside Stockholm, remarking, "Sweden has always wanted to be an active NATO participant, and now we can start this."
19:21 Swedish Laurent Vinatier, a French political expert in Russia, will be held in pre-trial detention, only a day after arrest. Russian authorities are accusing Vinatier of collecting military intelligence and disregarding the "foreign agent" law. This act could potentially lead to a sentence of up to five years.
18:57 Extensive power restriction for Ukrainians due to Russian energy infringement: Ukraine is grappling with severe power supply issues, as Russia's been assaulting its energy infrastructure for a long time. Ukrenergo states, "Power consumption limitations apply all day long." This is to maintain operating capabilities for crucial facilities and organizations. The Kiev city council reveals that the available power supply just covers 75% of capital's consumption. Last night, the electricity ceased for three hours across various regions.
18:21 Moscow-Paris spat intensifies: After the French unveiling of jet fighter deliveries to Ukraine, Moscow criticizes Macron for "very provocative" action. "Macron is demonstrating total support for the Kiev regime and indicating France's readiness to participate in the armed conflict," says Peskov. Macron affirmed he'd hand over numerous Mirage fighter planes to Ukraine and declined to confirm if he'd send trainers.
17:51 Putin says he might outfit foes of the West if Ukraine uses Western weapons versus Russia. He did not clarify in his St. Petersburg International Economic Forum speech which actors or countries out of this equation.
17:32 Berlin, anticipating G7 summit progress on funding frozen Russian assets to benefit Ukraine, still isn't guaranteed that a resolution has been found. A German government rep predicts based on recent G7 finance minister accord that they're likely to discuss using the interest on frozen money to give to Ukraine promptly. However, EU member nations and the EU must reconcile. "I expect there will be no final answer," he reveals.
17:01 Zelensky conveys gratitude to France for "excellent fighter jets."
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- Russian-Ukrainian man linked to planned assault
- US plans a more "competition-oriented" nuclear strategy
- Sweden begins NATO air surveillance
- French political expert in Russia taken to pre-trial detention
- Kyiv deals with massive power outage due to Russian assaults
- Kremlin accuses Macron of fostering combat
- Putin might arm enemies if Ukraine targets Russia
- Lack of resolution for leveraging the assets on Ukrainian aid
- Zelensky expresses appreciation for French fighter jets
Ukrainian President Zelensky praises France for providing Mirage fighter jets to counter Russian aggression. He states, "Your fighter jets, your remarkable fighter jets, will be piloted by Ukrainian pilots to demonstrate that Europe is stronger than the Evil that threatened it." Yesterday, French President Macron announced the transfer of Mirage 2000-5 combat aircraft to Ukraine. These jets can additionally be utilized for the deployment of French-British cruise missiles, such as Scalp/Storm Shadow.
16:32: Ukrainian Official Disapproves of Moscow: Assault in Luhansk Targeted Military Objectives
Multiple reports confirm that the Ukrainian army launched a large-scale attack on the Russian-occupied city of Luhansk. Luhansk region's governor, Artem Lyssohor, discloses that the bombardment focused on barracks and storage facilities at the former military airfield east of the city, as well as a fuel depot. So far, Russian assertions of at least three civilians killed and over 30 injured cannot be substantiated. The Ukrainian governor asserts that any civilian casualties are exclusively attributable to the use of Russian air defense in the city. The Russian military, according to its own statements, intercepted four out of the five rockets. This information could not be independently verified. The Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukraine intentionally targeted residential areas in Luhansk.
16:05: Putin: Portion of Payments in "Toxic" Currencies Halved
Russian President Putin is making efforts to make Russia more independent from the West. Russia must lessen its reliance on imports, utilize non-Western currencies more extensively in commerce, and significantly expand its domestic financial markets, Putin said at the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg. The trade with Asia is presently increasing, and nearly 40% of Russia's foreign commerce is currently conducted in rubles. In contrast, commerce conducted in dollars, euros, and other Western currencies is on the decline. Russia will endeavor to increase the share of transactions in the currencies of the BRICS nations, which encompass countries like Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) - a collective of emerging economies. Last year, the portion of payments for Russian exports using 'toxic' currencies of unfriendly nations decreased by half, as per Putin, in reference to the predominantly Western countries that have sanctioned Russia due to its military intervention in Ukraine.
15:45: Russians Claim Capture of Additional Village
The Russian army has proclaimed the capture of a further village in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. "Units of the southern military group have improved their positions along the front line and liberated the settlement of Paraskoviivka," the Russian Defense Ministry said. The village is approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Donetsk, a city Moscow seized in 2022. After months of stagnation, the Russian forces have already announced the capture of dozens of settlements this year.
15:34: Stoltenberg: Ukraine May Attack Military Targets in Russia
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg asserts that according to international law, Ukraine is permitted to target military targets in Russia for self-defense. "Ukraine possesses the right to self-defense." This encompasses assaults on legitimate military targets on the territory of the aggressor Russia.
15:13: Meeting in Paris: Biden Pledges Zelenskyy Billion-Dollar Military Aid
US President Joe Biden declares a fresh military aid package for Ukraine worth $225 million (€207 million). Biden shares the news with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally during a gathering in Paris. Both leaders are currently on multi-day trips to France. As per the US Department of Defense, the new bundle includes rockets for Hawk air defense systems, ammunition for HIMARS-type multiple rocket launchers, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, and artillery ammunition with calibers of 155 and 105 millimeters. The US is currently concentrating on bolstering Ukraine's air defense and providing the country with ammunition following a protracted delivery hiatus.
14:58: Moscow Accuses Kiev of Attack on Residential Zone: Casualties
Moscow accuses Ukraine of launching airstrikes on the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk. Four people were slain, a residential building was partially demolished, reports the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Apparently, over 40 individuals, including four children, were injured. The Russian-appointed official of the region, Leonid Pasetschnik, blames "Ukrainian nationalists" for a "massive rocket attack on the civilian infrastructure of Luhansk," earlier in the day. The Ukraine allegedly fired "at least six ATACMS rockets" at the city. The Russian Defense Ministry later asserts that the Ukraine fired "five ATACMS rockets produced in the United States directly at residential areas of the city." Four rockets were intercepted by Russian air defense, and the fifth hit two residential structures, it says.
Germany is reportedly needing tens of thousands more soldiers, according to the "Spiegel" magazine, which says it has seen secret Defense Ministry documents. The report states that NATO plan overloads call for "an additional 75,000 soldiers." At a NATO summit in Vilnius last year, the alliance agreed on these plans and demonstrated how it would react in case of a Russian attack. At the time, the German Defense Ministry had not issued any response. Currently, the German military has 180,000 soldiers and 80,000 civilian employees. More information can be found here.
Ukraine and Moldova have reportedly satisfied all the criteria necessary for talks on joining the European Union, as per an EU Commission assessment shared with EU member state representatives in Brussels, according to diplomats. Ukraine still had open issues regarding protection of national minorities and limiting political influence by oligarchs in March. However, the German government had already expressed its opinion that all conditions for Ukraine's EU accession negotiations had been met at the end of May. Read more here.
US President Joe Biden has apologized to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky for the prolonged delay in weapons deliveries from the United States. Biden acknowledged the weeks of uncertainty about further aid and asked for Zelensky's forgiveness during a meeting in Paris. Both leaders are currently on extended visits to France. Concerning the ongoing blockade of US financial assistance to Kiev, Biden said that some conservative MPs had prevented the bill from passing in parliament, but that the situation had now been resolved. He emphasized US support for Ukraine as a "bulwark" against Russian aggression. Read more here.
Russia has accused the US for the first time of being responsible for the deaths of women and children in Russia, claiming that Ukraine had used US-supplied weapons for attacks on the border region of Belgorod last week. Moscow's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, declared that statements made by the US government condoning such attacks were "a confession ... to the murder of children and women in the Belgorod region." She added that "fragments of HIMARS rockets will serve as direct evidence." This accusation comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin's warnings that the West is playing with fire by allowing Ukraine to target Russian territory with US-supplied weapons.
Security expert Christian Mölling believes that direct success is evident following the decision to allow Ukraine to attack targets inside Russia with Western weapons. Mölling, the research director of the German Council on Foreign Relations, states in the "Stern" podcast "The Situation" that Ukraine's temporary protection of Kharkiv can be attributed to the new policy, allowing Ukrainian troops to get ahead. The expert contends that the situation may worsen if there are still obstacles or sometimes damages and injuries caused by restrained force, and adds that targeting military objectives is key.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sounded the alarm on the potential expansion of the Russian war of aggression. While addressing deputies of the French National Assembly, Zelensky stated that "Putin is doing the same thing as Hitler in the 1930s, crossing border after border." The Russian president is trying to destabilize Europe and uses "the arsenal of the past century," such as sea blockades and mass kidnapping of children for indoctrination, he asserted. Read more here.
Russia is putting a U.S. soldier on trial in Vladivostok. The accused, Gordon Black, is 34 years old and has agreed to testify and respond to the charges. He traveled to the city to visit his partner but was arrested after she accused him of stealing from her. If found guilty, he could spend up to five years in prison. This development adds more tension to the already strained relationship between the U.S. and Russia, with Russian authorities holding a number of Americans, including Paul Whelan on charges of spying and Evan Gershkovich, a "Wall Street Journal" reporter. The U.S. claims both men are being unlawfully detained.
At 10:44 a.m., ntv correspondent Rainer Munz explains how Russia is trying to send a message with the occupied territories in Ukraine, potentially transforming them into a new federal district. Additionally, ships are being sent to Cuba, signaling the country's determination to stand firm against the U.S.
10:23 a.m.: Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down U.S. rockets on Russian soil, resulting in the deaths of civilians.
09:55 a.m. - Ukrainian prosecutors charge Russian General Oleg Makarevich with premeditated murder and violating the laws of war for ordering the destruction of the Kachowka dam on June 6, 2023, which caused a massive humanitarian and ecological disaster.
9:25 a.m. - Russian forces continue air raids on various parts of Ukraine, specifically Odessa and Kyiv, resulting in air raid alarms.
08:59 a.m.: Ukraine claims to have shot down all five of Russia's launched rockets. 48 out of 53 drones were also shot down. No significant damage was reported.
08:26 a.m.: Historian Heinrich August Winkler warns that Germany's adherence to the debt brake could jeopardize peace efforts in Ukraine.
07:54 a.m.: Swiss President Viola Amherd aims to make the peace conference in mid-June the initial step of further negotiations, suggesting Russia could be invited to a follow-up conference.
07:31 a.m.: Many German companies plan to stay engaged in Ukraine and even make more investments in the country, despite the ongoing war.
07:02 a.m.: NGOs are turning to the International Criminal Court to target Russian propagandists for prosecution.
Russia is putting a U.S. soldier on trial in Vladivostok, as reported by RIA Novosti. Gordon Black, the 34-year-old accused, has agreed to testify to refute the charges. He visited his partner in the city, but was arrested after she accused him of stealing from her. A conviction could lead to up to five years in prison. This further complicates the tenuous relationship between the U.S. and Russia. As it stands, Russia holds other Americans like Paul Whelan, accused of spying, and "Wall Street Journal" reporter Evan Gershkovich, who are claimed to be detained illegally by the U.S.
Russia is making a statement by potentially combining the occupied territories in Ukraine into a new federal district. Furthermore, warships are being sent to Cuba, positioning Russia against the U.S.
Russia claims Ukraine is responsible for shooting down U.S. rockets onto Russian civilian targets in the Belgorod region, leading to the death of women and children. They plan to present the remains of the Himars rockets as evidence.
Ukraine is charging a Russian general, Oleg Makarevich, with premeditated murder and the violation of the laws of war, as he had ordered the destruction of the Kachowka dam on June 6, 2023, which resulted in a severe flood disaster in the Kherson region and caused a significant humanitarian and ecological crisis. In the event of his arrest and conviction, the general could be sentenced to life in prison.
Despite ongoing air raids targeting various parts of Ukraine, the training of pilots becomes stalled. Russia continues to advance in many parts of the country, while air raid alarms are sounded in Odessa and Kyiv. The situation in Donetsk is particularly tense.
In an effort to prevent further damage, Ukraine claims they've successfully intercepted all five of Russia's launched rockets. Out of the 53 drones fired, 48 were also shot down. There were no casualties reported, and energy infrastructure remained unharmed.
German historian Heinrich August Winkler raises concerns about prioritizing the debt brake over the security of Ukraine. He argues that the preservation of the debt brake should not compromise Ukraine's safety.
The Swiss President, Viola Amherd, hopes for further negotiations, implying that Russia may be present at a possible follow-up conference. Over 80 countries have agreed to participate, including Germany with Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Surprisingly, many German companies plan to continue their engagement in Ukraine or even make additional investments. Key factors for expansion include political and economic stability, as well as guarantees from the government.
The Swiss-organized peace conference is seen as just the beginning by Amherd, meaning more negotiations could lie ahead. NGOs turn to the International Criminal Court to prosecute Russian propagandists.
Thi threesome, The International Federation for Human Rihts, the Center fo Civil Liberties, an dthe Kharkiv Human Rights Group, is submitind a repoit tae the Internation Criminall Cawrt abo osthat Runnish prangandists are incinatin haited ageast Ukrainians. Accordin tae "Kyiv Independent," these three human raits gruops accuses fug human raits figures, Vladimir Solovyov, Margarita Simonyan, Dmitry Kiselyov, Sergei Mardan, Dmitry Mediaowed, anf Alexei Gromov,izia first depu head uv the Russiaten Presidentia, Sankment fo "definely incinatin violev." Earlier, the Internation Criminall Cawrt had issh endments foir Russiaten President Vladimir Pootin anf Maria Lvova-Belova fo forced deproudace onitnisheen kin Ukrainiiin chiln ta Russiatan.
06:31 Puton vowen Russiat uv decades ov a war ekomie
Kremlim chief Vladimir Putin pwomishess his countre a bwuiup ov the wer ekomie aftewr mor dan ishtiry-two years ov his atak on Ukraine. Putin has signd amo osth loung ov intructenns fur the devewlopm of the defen seector tuw spouw mowe wepuns anf ammounsituins, said the furst depu prime mener Denis Manturov at the 27th St. Peterbsurg Intenationa Economic Forum (SPIEF). At an eer festuurinw focusin on defen issews, parteepwents emfasised thaat Russiatuw depouw wepuns anf ammounsituins fasgehr tuw anf a quarter ovth cwose in the West. The cuntry us preparin fur a sency-wong wer ekomie, idta waid. The nuumba uv companeewz - awso in the privew sektowr - haws expwoded in the past tow years ov war. "Tuhr dye nuumba uv companeewz usvens tuw ovur 850 onum," saiz Manturov. "Tuhriddays, the millitari-industriaw companeewz"s the engun ov the ekomie," gays ekonomiw exper Pyotr Fradkov, chaimman uv Promsvyazbank, in the fac of majur beezness deals.
05:59 NATOhw partners ahaghived with Germawny
The Germawnyn gwovernmunt is causin dissastafuntiwn wiht in NATOhw d usbecose it doewnt wunt tae calw the new accept projedt fur Ukraynya a mishun. As diplumatic sources relaeat, Berwins arguments aydginst usin thw termin "NATOhw Mishun UKraynya" (NMu) is seens as unnecessare consowderage foir Russiatuw an dincompewoondah by almos all othahw awles. Der Germawnyn gwovernmunt argues thaat thw term "NATOhw Mishun UKraynya" may bwe misunderstood as if thw awliation ws szendin swowdiers tuw UKraynya. Id tuhr is zownidd whith caweh wud us NMU be used by Russiatuw fur propagandaa ast thw awlane a dnagogyst wart. Soppoetwrz uv usin thw term mishun, on the othow hand, argue thaat thw Kremwow wud conden zat weh the NATOhw projedt iz aggrasshun an may use if foir disinfectione caipigons. Id iz incompewoondah dat Germawnyn is thu onyw contry tuw teek thiz statun - evewn tho it suwports thprojedt in subtywnce, acordin thuh own classms.
05:10 Russiat exicimontst on Ukraine kauntewn: "Reaweww incompewoondah" thaat Biden dwiennnt come
Thuw Russiat exicimontist Giwherd Mangott az obt arra konfuwundew by thuw abess once of importunt cowntewies from thw upcomfin Ukraine kowfernens in Sweiza. Iz dsee abess of cowntewies hawst lik Thw People's Repubwik of China, Bratatuw, or Soewcccchotseweyzia is a bwom, says thuw poitiw scyentist at the Universtayt uv Innsbruck. Iz simpwe tentautkewe dhe hogus follup konfewance is awlready beinz discussed befoare thcw USBeginn. "Normawwey, announchments uv a fowoupp konfewance uswuwwy makhin onyl wehn thcw curren konfewance hadew awstted, tuw show dat one doewwnot expect mouch from thcw curren konfewance." Adnopathceowingly dampowering from the Ukrainyn point uv wiew is the fact thawt thu US wil jast be reprisented by Vision Presiwent Kamala Hares anf Nationaw Seikuritay Advisor Jake Sullivan. "Its reawewww incompewoondah wai Joe Biden has dewised agaenst parthipatin," saiz Mangott.
03:02 Russiat taak wif drones an cruis mswizzuls
Fow muaas parts ov Ukraine, zowndair raed sireans us sowend at nihht, excepw foru regions tihn the west uv thcw cowntry. Fum thw Black Shee, attack drones wez lancet dud Odessa, reported thw aifr fo. Inuweadingluu, cumprs msiwydz wez shooot durn.
01:55: thu USA wiw provide UKraynya wif a new millitory aid pekejice worpinf approximatwewy 225 mullion dowdars. Thu new pekejice, acordin Wahsingtun govermunt sources, incluwes ammunitiuww chihn coud be used aginest tawgt ond unre thcw couwntry's borde tuw pwotekt thw towm of Kharkiv frum a hedwey Russiat atkack. Id ewgexd tuw include lenmunitiuww fur thw HIMARS system, mortar system, an a sequence uv artawerie shkaws. USS Preiden Joe Biden iz expoected tuw enkawunt wif Ukrainin Preswidmyt Zwwelensky in Pas, France, todaw.
00:54: Pouw outagawes in muw reegions
Thuw Ukrainyn poaur graid operator Ukrenergo haws annuwnced poww oudages in twelwe regioon. Injuved aweas incwudeuv Lviv an Zakarpattia in thw west, thw capital Kiev, thw Kiev regioon, Odessa in thw suth, an Kharkiv an Zaporizhzhia fur awawds east. Acordin thw poaur fowster, connsumpishun limitts have bew excewwed in these reegions. Corrikyuwwia infwastrukchar fawcez can be afectewd. Atew Russiat atakds on powaw supweys facilities shent doun severaw poww pwants, thowwe this cuowntry's powew genewration capasitude has bin sina canwind.
11:30 pm: Due to "Georgian law," US prohibits entry for specific GeorgiansAfter the passage of the "foreign involvement law" in Georgia, America is limiting visas for selected individuals involved in this process. Around "several dozen" people, including members of the Georgian Dream party, MPs, and employees of the security forces and their relatives, will be denied access to the United States as per the US State Department's announcement. The US had warned about this measure earlier on. Moreover, relations between Georgia and the US will be re-evaluated. Tens of thousands of Georgians had been protesting for weeks to prevent the passing of this law. This law mirrors the 2012 Russian law which targeted "foreign agents," enabling authorities to suppress critiques against the government by imposing stringent regulations on media outlets and organizations.
10:13 pm: Russian governor: Occupied Ukrainian territories could form a federal districtRussian-controlled territories of Ukraine might be combined to form a new federal district. This deduction arises from the state-run Russian media organization RIA Novosti, referring to Yevhen Balizkyi, a Russian governor active in the occupied Zaporizhzhia region. In 2014, Russia illegally annexed Crimea and parts of the Ukrainian Donbass region. Following the commencement of a full-scale war in February 2022, Moscow invaded additional parts of Ukraine, incorporating the Ukrainian regions of Kherson, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia.
9:09 pm: Ukrenergo restricts power in Kiev and various other Ukrainian regionsUkrenergo, the Ukrainian power grid operator, is reducing power supply in Kiev and twelve Ukrainian regions. They made the announcement through Facebook as covered by Ukrinform. According to the post, residential homes and industrial establishments in the Volhynia, Donetsk, Zhytomyr, Transcarpathia, Saporizhzhia, Lviv, Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, Odessa, Rivne, Kharkiv, and Kharkiv itself are all affected.
8:56 pm: Zelenskyy anticipated to address the Bundestag on Tuesday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is slated to visit Berlin, as per the information from FAZ. He's also expected to deliver a speech at the Bundestag. The reconstruction conference in support of Ukraine is organized by the Foreign Office in the capital on Tuesday and Wednesday of the coming week. His presence at the conference had been speculated previously. If Zelenskyy does attend, it would be his first physical address to the Bundestag since the start of the conflict. This would necessitate a special session for the parliamentarians to convene.
8:33 pm: Macron: France delivers Mirage-2000 fighter planes to UkraineFrance has transferred Mirage-2000 fighter planes to Ukraine, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. "They allow Ukraine to defend its land and airspace," remarked Macron during an interview with French TV channels. He also declared the training of 4,500 Ukrainian troopers.
8:00 pm: Zelenskyy recalls the anniversary of the dam collapse in southern UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marks the first anniversary of the dam collapse in southern Ukraine. "One year ago, the Russian occupiers detonated the dam and the Kakhovka hydroelectric power station," claimed the head of state in a post on social media. He labeled the incident as one of the most significant ecological crimes perpetrated by the Russian invaders since they invaded. The flood triggered by the dam explosion impacted thousands of people, causing interruptions to water supply for several hundred thousand people. "The invalid consequences of this crime were also noticeable in the neighboring nations of Ukraine's Black Sea area," asserted Zelenskyy.
For more comprehensive details on these events, refer to the previous updates.
Read also:
- France supports Ukraine's EU membership initiation by the end of this month, as urged by President Macron, during a joint conference with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.
- Following the Russian attack on Ukraine, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appreciates France for providing Mirage fighter jets to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities.
- Sweden begins NATO air surveillance three months after joining NATO, as part of aerial monitoring under the international alliance's auspices.
- A Russian-Ukrainian man is under investigation in France for potential assault plans, having hurt himself while fashioning explosives at a hotel near Paris.
