Ukrainian army reports successes

The Ukrainian leadership accused the Russian military of “inhumane tactics”. This includes the “partial or total blockade of humanitarian corridors, blockade of besieged cities,” wrote President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s adviser Mykhailo Podoliak on Twitter. In addition, Russia continues “all-out missile attacks” against Ukrainian cities. For this, the port city of Mariupol is being bombed.

“We are taking the occupiers back to the border”

According to his own account, Ukrainian troops launched successful counterattacks in the vicinity of the eastern city of Kharkiv. Russian troops were expelled from several cities on Sunday, regional military chief Oleg Synegubow said on Telegram. “We are taking the occupiers back to the (Russian) border,” he said. According to Ukrainian military information, there were also gains of land near Kiev. The information could not be independently verified.

Kiev: Russia brings new missiles to Belarus

In preparation for further rocket attacks in Ukraine, Russian launch pads in Belarus are being supplied with new projectiles, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. The rockets were intended for units with the “Iskander” weapons system installed near Kalinkawichy, he said. Cities in Ukraine were repeatedly hit by Russian missiles over the weekend. The “Iskander” system is a mobile launch pad capable of firing short-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.

LONDON: Russia continues to block Ukrainian Black Sea coast

From the British government’s point of view, Russia maintains its blockade of the Ukrainian Black Sea coast, effectively isolating Ukraine from international maritime trade. In addition, there are still sporadic missile attacks by Russian naval forces, according to an update from the British Defense Ministry, citing intelligence information late on Monday. However, the destruction of the Russian landing craft Saratov in the port of Berdyansk is likely to make the Russian Navy reluctant to undertake future missions near the Ukrainian coast.

Biden: Didn’t Ask for Power Change in Moscow

US President Joe Biden denied calling for the overthrow of Russian President Vladimir Putin during his speech in Warsaw about the war in Ukraine. A reporter asked Biden on Sunday night, “Mr. President, do you want Putin removed (from office)? Mr President, did you ask for a regime change?” Biden replied, “No.” Biden called Putin a “dictator” on Saturday night and concluded by saying: “For God’s sake, this man cannot remain in power.” The White House then emphasized that this was not a call to overthrow Putin.

Zelenskyj in Russian media: Putin prolongs war

In an interview with Russian journalists more than a month after the start of the war, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Kremlin chief Putin of delaying peace talks. In the video conversation, which lasted about an hour and a half, Zelenskyj once again called for the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. Only then can there be security guarantees for Ukraine, which in turn are the basis for Ukraine’s demanded surrender of NATO. Zelenskyi also renewed his announcement that only Ukrainian citizens could decide on Ukraine’s possible neutral status in a referendum.

Scholz: Consider Missile Defense Shield for Germany

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is considering creating an all-German missile defense shield based on the Israeli model. “That’s definitely one of the things we’re discussing, for good reason,” the SPD politician said on Sunday’s ARD show “Anne Will,” when asked whether a protective shield against rocket attacks like Israel’s has been extended by All country. shall be. “We must all prepare for the fact that we have a neighbor who is currently willing to use violence to further his interests. That’s why we have to become so strong together so that doesn’t happen.”

States: Use of Russian symbol “Z” punishable by law

Several states have announced criminal penalties for using the Russian “Z” symbol in public. The Latin letter is used by supporters of the war in Ukraine. Inland Berlin senator Iris Spranger (SPD) told Tagesspiegel: “If the war context is created using the white Z, as can be seen on Russian military vehicles, then of course that means advocating aggressive warfare. would be punishable, so we will intervene immediately.”

This will be important on monday

EU interior ministers will discuss how to deal with Ukraine’s massive influx of refugees on Monday. The main focus should be on the distribution of the nearly four million refugees so far among EU countries. Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD) recently said the goal should be a fixed quota for distribution in Europe. Meanwhile, negotiators from Ukraine and Russia may meet for a new round of talks, this time in Turkey.