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Russia will use nuke weapons to defend sovereignty: Putin
He made the remarks on Friday while addressing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. When asked to comment on the West's allegations about the threat of a nuclear war and a Third World War, the President said: "Where does it come from? From their own statements. Now and then irresponsible politicians would blurt out something like that, even high-ranking politicians...
Ukraine to introduce visa regime for Russian citizens
The decision was adopted at the request of President Volodymyr Zelensky, Xinhua news agency quoted Shmyhal as saying in a social media post on Friday. Earlier in the day, Zelensky said the country has decided to end visa-free travel for Russian citizens due to the "unprecedented threats to the national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Ukraine.
West yet to face the worst in confronting Russia: Kremlin
However, it (the US) is hurting itself in the process and will ultimately have to acknowledge Moscow's legitimate interests, he said during an interview with Russian media, RT reported. "We are not even close to the culmination of the crisis," Peskov told RIA Novosti news agency, explaining the economic damage stemming from the West-Russia confrontation.
Canada to provide further military aid for Ukraine
In a news release, the defence minister said this military aid, valued at approximately 9 million Canadian dollars ($7.2 million), complements Canada's previous donation of M777 howitzers, over 20,000 rounds of compatible artillery ammunition, and the Canadian Armed Forces' training of Ukrainian Forces in the use of this equipment.
New mass grave discovered in Kiev region
Following the discovery of the grave on Monday, Andrii Niebytov, Chief of the National Police of Kiev region, said the "seven civilians were tortured and then brutally shot in the head by the Russians", reports Ukrayinska Pravda. "Many victims had their hands tied and had been shot in the knees. We are currently working to identify the people killed," he added.
Every bridge leading to key Ukrainian city destroyed
In a social media post on Monday, Luhansk Governor Serhiy Haidai said all three bridges into Severodonetsk were destroyed and the residents remaining in the city were being forced to survive in "extremely difficult conditions", the BBC reported. For several weeks now, Severodonetsk has witnessed fierce battles as Russia is now concentrating on capturing the entire eastern part of Ukraine.
'Traitors' passed on vital coordinates to Russians: Mariupol mayor
"They knew where to shell. There were many traitors who gave coordinates. Everything we had, everything that is considered the critical infrastructure of the city, was destroyed in the first seven days. "There are 15 power supplies in the city. Even the mayor did not know where they all were. And they knew and in a week destroyed all 15. The city was left without light," he said.
Russian forces hitting Sievierodonetsk as fears grow for civilians
"Russians continue to storm the city, having a significant advantage in artillery they have somewhat pushed back the Ukrainian soldiers," said Serhiy Haidai, governor of the Luhansk region, in a morning report on his Telegram channel. "The Russians are destroying quarter after quarter," Haidai said, adding that the Russian army had been "partially successful at night" and controlled 70 per cent of the city.
Russia accused of war crimes in Kharkiv
The rights group made the remark in a report titled, 'Anyone Can Die At Any Time', published on Monday, the Guardian reported. "The repeated bombardments of residential neighbourhoods in Kharkiv are indiscriminate attacks which killed and injured hundreds of civilians, and as such constitute war crimes," the report said.
Russia may lose over 40,000 troops by June end: Zelensky
"It seems that they will throw poorly trained conscripts into the battle, as well as those who had been recruited via covert mobilisation efforts. Russian generals consider their people simply as cannon fodder, which they need to ensure they outnumber us in military personnel, in military equipment.
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