Ukrainian forces advance and announce recapture of 500 km2 in Kherson region. Kyiv denounces the bombing of Moscow in the areas from which the Russians have withdrawn. Still stalemate on the front lines of negotiations with Zelensky, who says they are “impossible until the occupied territories are fully liberated.” Meanwhile, Armenia demands Russia’s car against Azerbaijan. And China says it is ready to work with Moscow on a “fairer and more sane” international order. Today the UN General Assembly
The villages abandoned by the Russians on their way to eastern Ukraine
11:03
Draghi-Zelenzky call, full support for Italy confirmed
Prime Minister Mario Draghi held a new telephone conversation today with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The talks focused on the recent positive developments in the Ukrainian counter-offensive and the situation on the ground, including with regard to the security of the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant. President Draghi confirmed the Italian government’s continued support to the Ukrainian authorities and people in all areas.
10:39
Moscow, aviation plant manager arrested: “He was a spy from Kyiv”
The Russian Security Service (FSB) reported that a quality manager at an aircraft plant in the Moscow region was arrested on suspicion of leaking photos of blueprints of aircraft components to Ukraine.
Interfax reports that the man is accused of high treason and faces a prison sentence of up to 20 years. “It was found that a resident of the Moscow region, who held the position of director of quality at an aviation plant and had access to top-secret technical documents, used his mobile phone to photograph fragments of blueprints of fighter aircraft components, and then passed the materials to a citizen of Ukraine, an employee of the Odessa Aviation Plant, through electronic communication channels, ”the press center of the FSB said.
9:30
Blink, great progress in Kyiv, but soon result
Ukrainian forces have made important progress in their counter-offensive against Russian troops, although it is too early to predict the outcome, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in Mexico City. “It is clear that we have seen significant progress by the Ukrainians, particularly in the Northeast, and this is the result of the support we have provided, but above all it is the result of the extraordinary courage and resilience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the Ukrainian people ‘ Blinken told reporters. “It’s still too early to say exactly where this is going. The Russians maintain very significant armed forces in Ukraine, as well as equipment, weapons and ammunition. They continue to use them indiscriminately not only against the Ukrainian armed forces, but also against civilians and civilian infrastructure, as we have seen.