May 22, 2022 6:10 p.m
Ukraine: Russians continue to bomb Sumy and Chernihiv areas
In Direction north The Russians are tightening control over the Ukrainian-Russian border in the regions Bryansk and Kursk and they are conducting demonstrations to prevent the transfer of Ukrainian troop reserves to the eastern zone of operations. Meanwhile, the bombing of civilian settlements and infrastructure in the regions sumi and Chernihiv.
May 22, 2022 6:06 p.m
Finland: Possible guarantees for PKK to overturn Turkey’s no to NATO
problems with the Turkey about joining the Finland in NATO “they will be solved” but they will take time, “maybe a couple of weeks”. This was stated by the Finnish Foreign Minister, pekka Have seen according to Finnish TV channel ‘yle‘which does not exclude that guarantees can arrive at the Turkey with regard to theKurdish organization Pkk.
Yesterday the Presidents of Finland and Turkey Sauli Niinistö and Recep Tayyip Erdogan They discussed Finland’s accession to NATO and the conditions imposed by Turkey on the phone Finland and to Sweden. Haavisto points out that a deadline is the tip Born to Madrid End of June. “I am optimistic that the problems will be solved, but that may take time,” explains the minister. According to Haavisto, for example, Finland could give way Turkey guarantees that Finland will monitor relations with the PKK more closely, what Ankara allegation of terrorism. “Of course, these guarantees can be given to Turkey. It is important as the PKK is an organization on the list terrorist organizations in Europe. We too are doing our part to prevent terrorist activities on Finnish soil”. However, the Finland Members of the PKK or people allegedly connected to the organization cannot be extradited to Turkey: “It is good to clarify the structure of the PKK rule of law. Political decisions cannot affect the functioning of the judiciary. That’s a principle set in stone for us,” he explains minister.
May 22, 2022 6:01 p.m
Kyiv parliament defines Russia as a ‘terrorist state’
Ukraine’s parliament has approved a bill defining Russia as a “terrorist state”. This was reported by MP Roman Hryshchuk on Twitter.
May 22, 2022 5:12 p.m
Kyiv parliament bans Russian invasion symbols, including Z and V.
That houses of Parliament Ukrainian passed a law banning the symbols of the Russian invasion, including those containing the letters Z and V. This was reported by the media Ukrainians. The new law bans the establishment of NGOs that use Russian war symbols and whose activities aim to spread war propaganda and the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of Ukraine. That Letters “Z” and “V”, not found in the Russian alphabet, were used to symbolize support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They are used to mark Russian military vehicles on the road Field of the fight.
May 22, 2022 4:32 p.m
Kyiv: “Severodonetsk is a new Mariupol”
The Russians concentrate their forces on attacking the city of Lugansk Severodonetsk the “becomes a new one Mariupol “. The Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner of the Verkhovna Rada condemned this Lyudmila Denizova on Telegram, reports Ukrinform. “In many areas, enemy attacks are constantly being carried out and settlements are coming bombed artillery rockets and skeet shooting systems. The enemy concentrated all their forces on the attack on Severodonetsk, on the outskirts of which they constantly take place fights. The city is turning into a new Mariupol,” he said.
May 22, 2022 4:20 p.m
Lukashenko in Sochi to meet Putin
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived at Sochiwhere he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was announced by the mayor of the city on the Black Sea, Alexey Kopaigorodsky. That two-sided The meeting between the two leaders, who met last Monday as part of celebrations marking the 30th anniversary of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow, is scheduled for tomorrow. According to the Kremlin’s press service, Putin and Lukashenko will talk about bilateral relations, integration processes in the Union, as well as regional and international current affairs.
May 22, 2022 3:45 p.m
French minister: “It will take 15 or 20 years for Kyiv in the EU”
For Ukraine’s accession to the EU it will take “15 or 20 yearsit will take a very long time “. This was stated by the new French Minister for European Affairs, Clement Beaunethat in the meantime Kyiv could join the European political community proposed by President Emmanuel Macron. “We have to be honest. If it is said that Ukraine will enter in 6 months, 1 year or 2 years, then you are lying. That’s not true,” Beaune told Radio J. “Meanwhile, we owe the Ukrainians something political project You can enter,” he added.
May 22, 2022 3:44 p.m
Minsk: “Ukrainian sabotage groups on Belarusian territory”
The Secretary of Belarusian Security CouncilOleksandr Wolfovych stated that “sabotage groups and reconnaissance Ukrainians “entered the territory of Belarus. According to state media in Minsk, around 20,000 Ukrainian soldiers are stationed near the border with Belarus, spread over the Rivne, Kyiv and Chernihiv regions. Over the past few days, Minsk has announced that it will strengthen its border security units and will purchase the Russian S-400 and Iskander missile systems.
May 22, 2022 3:43 p.m
Martial law in Ukraine has been extended until August 23
At the suggestion of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian parliament extended it martial law and general mobilization as a result of the Russian invasion. The deadline has been set for tomorrow, May 23.
May 22, 2022 3:41 p.m
Ukrainian media: “Explosions and Kyiv and Zhytomyr”
explosions in the region of Kyiv were recorded around 1:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m. Italian time. Soon after, they were also reported in the neighboring region Zhytomyr. Ukraine 24. Local administration officials have been using mobile phones to warn citizens to go to emergency shelters. According to Ukrainian media, Kiev’s air defense forces shot down a Russian missile in the capital region.