89th day of war in Ukraine, the latest real-time news today Monday, May 23. The Russians are intensifying the offensive in Donbass, air and missile attacks in the east and south. Zelenskyy: “In the Donbass we can lose up to 100 soldiers a day” and extends martial law for another 90 days. Moscow: “We are ready to resume peace talks”. Kyiv: “Severodonetsk will be the new Mariupol”. Italian ambassador: “Worst humanitarian crisis since World War II” NATO, Finland: “Problems with Turkey will be solved”
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Pentagon: “No decision on sending special forces to US Embassy in Kyiv”
The US Department of Defense said it has not yet made a decision on whether to mobilize special forces to garrison the US Embassy in Kyiv. The Pentagon announced this in a note. The Wall Street Journal announced yesterday that Joe Biden is evaluating the use of special forces to provide more security at the diplomatic headquarters in the Ukrainian capital.
Medinsky: “Russia ready to resume talks with Kyiv”
“Russia ready to resume talks with Kyiv”. This was said by the head of the Russian negotiators and assistant to the President, Vladimir Medinsky, on Sunday. “Negotiations were suspended at the behest of Ukraine. We are ready to continue the dialogue, but the ball for further negotiations is on the territory of Ukraine.” “Russia – stressed Medinsky – has never refused talks, even at the highest level. The question is that serious preparations are needed for a high-level meeting between presidents.” According to Medinsky, Russia submitted a draft agreement to Ukraine a month ago with positions already approved by Kyiv. “Since then, however, we see no intention to continue,” said the chief of the Russian negotiators.
UN: “War has displaced over 100 million people around the world”
“The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights abuses and persecution has now passed the staggering 100 million mark for the first time, aided by the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts,” reports the refugee management specialist United Nations Organization (UNHCR). “The figure of 100 million makes us both thoughtful and unsettling in equal measure. It’s a record that should never have been set,” said United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to prevent destructive conflict, end persecution and address the root causes that force innocent people to leave their homes.
Italian Ambassador Zazo: “A very strong Russian offensive is expected throughout Donbass”
The situation is very difficult. There is a very strong Russian offensive trying to recapture the Luhansk region and Severodonetsk region. What can be expected is a very strong Russian offensive across Donbass, which is the minimum target that Putin has set for himself.” This was stated in Che Tempo Che Fa by Italy’s Ambassador to Ukraine Pier Francesco Zazo. “This is the worst humanitarian crisis to date since World War II,” the diplomat recalled, stressing that “we look forward to the resumption of peace talks.” Now we see that in Kyiv we are slowly returning to almost normal life. Everyone On the 1st day we see small improvements. People are slowly returning to Kyiv, the curfew has been postponed. Unfortunately, we still have flight warnings, but the situation has improved. The embassies are returning and the Ukrainian authorities really appreciate this return,” stressed Zazo: “A confirmation that the security framework has improved,” he adds.
Finland in NATO: “The problems with Turkey will be solved in a few weeks”
Issues between Finland and Turkey over the country’s entry into NATO “will be resolved”. This was stated by Helsinki Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, who, however, noted that negotiations on joining the alliance would not progress quickly. It could take “a few weeks,” said the minister, according to broadcaster Yle, but was optimistic. “We can guarantee Ankara that the activities of the PKK will be monitored and that we will do our part,” he said. The Turkish government will discuss the issue on Monday.
Moscow: “West wants to enslave Ukraine, we are ready to resume peace talks”
Russia agrees to continue Kyiv-frozen peace talks with Ukraine. This was stated by Moscow’s chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky, quoted by TASS. In an interview with the Belarusian media, Medinsky said that freezing the negotiations was an initiative of Kiev. The head of the delegation added that Moscow has never refused to negotiate with Kyiv at the highest level. However, this requires documents at an advanced stage of preparation, i.e. at a more advanced stage of the interviews. Medinsky added that the West is trying to enslave Ukraine as much as possible in order to tie it down financially.
Zelenskyy: “Ukraine loses up to 100 soldiers a day in Donbass”
Ukraine is losing up to 100 soldiers a day fighting in the country’s eastern and southern regions where the Russian offensive is intensifying, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday. The President said during a press conference that “Men of military age should not leave the country because every day at least 50 to 100 soldiers could die defending Ukraine on the most difficult front”. According to reports of the Ukrainian armed forces, Russia is intensifying the attacks and the main goal is to occupy the entire territory of the Luhansk region.
Russia-Ukraine, today’s news, May 23, 2022, about the war
Latest updates from the war in Ukraine. The Russian offensive in Donbass is widening and intensifying with artillery and missile attacks. Airstrikes and missiles in the east and south. Zelenskyy: “In the Donbass we can lose up to 100 soldiers a day” and extends martial law for another 90 days. Moscow: “We are ready to resume peace talks”. Kyiv: “Severodonetsk will be the new Mariupol”. Italian ambassador: “Worst humanitarian crisis since World War II” NATO, Finland: “Problems with Turkey will be solved”