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Russia plans to annex Kherson region by autumn: UK intel
"Russian-backed officials have said they will hold a referendum on Kherson Oblast joining the Russian Federation by autumn 2022. Russia is likely prioritizing a pseudo-constitutional vote in an attempt to legitimize its control of the region," the ministry was quoted as saying by Ukrinform news agency. According to the update, despite the arrest of Kherson Mayor Ihor Kolykhaiev on June 28, 2022, "widespread armed and peaceful resistance continues across occupied areas".
Ukraine says Russia lost nearly 36,000 military personnel
The claim was made by the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in a Facebook post. According to the post, the Ukrainian troops have also "destroyed 1,584 Russian tanks, 3,744 armored fighting vehicles, 801 artillery systems, 246 multiple launch rocket systems, 105 air defence systems, 217 warplanes, 187 helicopters, 654 operational and tactical level UAVs, 144 cruise missiles, 15 warships/boats, 2,618 other vehicles and tanker trucks, and 64 pieces of special equipment".
Russian strikes in Odesa kill 21 people
In a statement, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (DSNS) said 16 people were killed when one missile hit a nine-storey building in the village of Serhiyivka on Friday night, the BBC reported.A separate strike on a holiday resort in the same village led to five fatalities, including the 12-year-old child.According to the DSNS, 38 people, including six children, were also injured in the strikes, which Russia has again denied of firing.
Ukraine needs 'hard work, determination' to join EU, says von der Leyen
Addressing the Ukrainian parliament through a video link, she added on Friday that the path towards EU membership required reforms in many areas, including tackling corruption. She also took note of the steps Ukraine had already taken in this direction. "You have created an impressive anti-corruption machine. But now these institutions need teeth, and the right people in senior posts," she said.
Ukraine, Russia carry out largest prisoner exchange since war began
The agency said 144 Ukrainians aged 19 and 65 years returned home as a result of the exchange on Wednesday, reports Xinhua news agency. According to the statement, under the swap, Russia released 59 soldiers of the National Guard of Ukraine, including 43 from the Azov regiment which fought for Mariupol's Azovstal steel plant.
Chinese envoy urges NATO not to fan block confrontation using Ukraine crisis as excuse
"The Ukraine crisis has once again sounded the alarm for the world, security is indivisible. A blind faith in the position of strength, the expansion of military alliance, and the pursuit of one's own security at the expense of the security of other countries will inevitably lead to security dilemma," Xinhua news agency reported quoting Zhang. Zhang noted that NATO's five eastward expansions after the Cold War have not only failed to make Europe securer, but also sowed the seed of conflict, a lesson worth reflecting on.
After Russian missile strike on mall, India says civilian deaths 'deeply disturbing'
India's Deputy Permanent Representative R.Ravindra said on Tuesday: "Reports of deaths of civilians in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict are deeply disturbing and in this regards, we express our grave concern. In recent years, critical civilian infrastructure in urban areas have become easy targets in situations of armed conflict".
Russia expels 8 Greek diplomats in tit-for-tat move
Greek Ambassador to Moscow Ekaterini Nassika was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in protest over the expulsion of Russian diplomats in Athens and Greece's supply of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine, Xinhua news agency quoted the statement issued on Monday as saying. The measures were taken as a direct response to the hostile actions of the Greek authorities.
Missile strike on Ukrainian shopping mall a terror act: Zelensky
According to the President, there were some 1,000 civilians inside the busy Amstor mall which was hit by two missiles at about 3.50 p.m. on Monday, the BBC reported. The strikes completely destroyed the shopping mall. Blaming Russia for te strike, Zelensky said the mall had no strategic value to Moscow, and posed no danger to its forces, "only the attempt of people to live a normal life, which so angers the occupiers".
Belarus is being drawn into war, says Zelensky
In his nightly video address on Sunday, the President said: "I want to address today particularly the citizens of Belarus, to people, both in uniform and civilians. You are being drawn into the war. And even more actively than in February and spring. "The Kremlin has already decided everything for you. Your lives are worthless to them. But you are not slaves and not cannon fodder, you should not die.
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