Russian forces launched a rocket attack on the town of Selydove in the western part of Donetsk Oblast overnight. First responders rescued five people, including a child, from a multistory building damaged in the attack.
Meanwhile, a Russian delegation led by Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov has been visiting North Korea since yesterday with the aim of discussing “cooperation in trade, economy, science and technology.”
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10:48 a.m
Finland: “Everyone in the EU must understand that Kiev needs to be helped”
“I think everyone needs to understand that we need to help Ukraine. The pressure on Ukraine and Moldova continues, and for this reason I believe that everyone needs to understand how important enlargement is.” This was said by the Finnish Minister for EU Affairs, Anders Adlercreutz, before the General Affairs Council, calling It is “embarrassing” that the EU is unable to send Ukraine the necessary military aid. “We are an industrial power, we should talk about that,” he emphasized.”
10:37 a.m
Kremlin: “The Xi-Biden summit is important for the whole world”
The Kremlin has described today’s summit in the US between American President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as “important” for the whole world, amid tensions between the two world superpowers. “The two countries are establishing bilateral relations, which is their right. Of course, any meeting between the world’s two largest economies is important for everyone,” Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for Russian President Vladimir Putin, told reporters.
09:59
Pope: “We want peace in Ukraine and the Middle East, we pray every day”
At the end of the general audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope renewed his heartfelt call for peace in Ukraine, the Middle East and all places of conflict. “Let us, brothers and sisters, pray for peace,” says Bergoglio, “especially for the tormented Ukraine, which is suffering so much. And then for the Holy Land, Palestine and Israel, and let’s not forget Sudan, which is suffering so much.” . And let us think wherever there is: “It is war, there are many of them, let us pray for peace. Every day someone should take time to pray for peace. We want peace!”
09:27
Hungary: “Kiev needs reflection on membership and resources”
“We need a reflection on Ukraine that also includes the current discussion about the future of the EU. We need a period of reflection and a strategic discussion about the European strategy towards Ukraine. Before this strategic discussion ends, we will not be able to make decisions about Ukraine, whether regarding the enlargement of the EU or the revision of the multiannual financial framework, which provides 50 billion in aid for Kiev. This was emphasized by the Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs at the General Affairs Council in Brussels.
09:23
Moscow, 100 Russians will leave Gaza today through the Rafah border crossing
About a hundred Russian citizens are expected to leave the Gaza Strip today through the Rafah border crossing. This was stated by the Russian Ambassador to Israel, Anatoly Viktorov, on the Russia-24 television channel. Their departure could be jeopardized by a deterioration in the security situation, the diplomat added.
08:55
Kiev, one dead and two injured in a Russian attack in Donetsk
At least one person has died in a rocket attack by Russian forces on the town of Selydove in the western part of Donetsk Oblast. Kyiv Independent reports. First responders rescued five people, including a child, from a multi-story building damaged in the attack.
Two people were injured and are being treated at the local hospital. A woman’s body was found under the rubble, but the Interior Ministry said at least one other person could be trapped under the rubble. The rescue operations are still ongoing.
Selydove with around 21,000 inhabitants is located about 20 kilometers south of Pokrovsk.
08:30
Russian delegation travels to North Korea to strengthen relations
A Russian delegation led by Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov has been visiting North Korea since yesterday with the aim of discussing “cooperation in trade, economics, science and technology.” Moscow wants to develop “substantial cooperation in line with the agreements reached at the Russia-North Korea summit” between the respective heads of state and government, KCNA, Pyongyang’s official news agency, reported.
08:28
Kiev: “314,290 Russian soldiers killed”
Russia has lost 314,290 soldiers in Ukraine since the start of its large-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced in its morning update today. This figure also includes the 820 casualties suffered by Russian forces yesterday.
08:27
Ukraine: “Russian attack in Donetsk, 1 dead and 2 injured”
Russian forces launched a rocket attack on the town of Selydove in the western part of Donetsk Oblast overnight. First responders rescued five people, including a child, from a multistory building damaged in the attack. Two people were injured and taken to a local hospital. A woman’s body was found under the rubble. THE
According to the Interior Ministry, at least one other person could be trapped under the rubble. The rescue operation is still ongoing. Selydove, a town of 21,000 residents, is located about 20 kilometers south of Pokrovsk.
03:31
Slovakia announces a halt to military deliveries to Ukraine
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak has informed NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that his country will no longer supply Ukraine with arms and ammunition. At a meeting in Brussels, Kaliniak informed the head of the Atlantic Alliance about the “end of military aid to Ukraine through the depots of the Slovak Armed Forces.” However, Slovakia will continue to provide extensive humanitarian assistance to Ukraine. “This is technical assistance, the use of which does not lead to deaths,” said a statement from the Ministry of Defense in Bratislava.