Ukraine
Russia won't participate in special UNHRC session on Ukraine
"Unfortunately, our arguments and explanations with regard to the true goals of the special military operation and the situation on the ground are being completely ignored," Xinhua news agency quoted Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova as saying on Tuesday. "The Russian delegation will not legitimise another biased political show with its presence," Zakharova added.
Washington
A bipartisan group of well-connected Indian-American political operatives are expecting to hold a seminar on Capital Hill on theme of "Indian Americans Against Genocide in Ukraine", one of the organisers said. June 22 is the tentative date being considered and the event is likely to be headlined by a leading yoga guru and attended by many US lawmakers.
Warnings of global food shortage as missiles hit Odesa
President Zelensky has warned that Russia's blockade of his country's Black Sea ports threatens global food supplies, the report added. European Council President Charles Michel, who was forced to take shelter as he visited Odesa, warned that badly needed supplies are stuck.
Ukraine hands over 2nd part of EU membership questionnaire
The document was handed over during an online meeting between the leaders of Ukraine and the EU on Monday, Xinhua news agency quoted Zelesnky's press service as saying in a social media post. During the meeting, Zelensky thanked von der Leyen for the "clear signals of support" for Ukraine on its path towards the EU membership.
Jill Biden meets Ukrainian First Lady on surprise visit
Biden's visit on Sunday coincided with International Mother's Day and to mark the day, she posted a picture of herself and Zelenska on Twitter, with the caption: "On this Mother's Day, my heart is with you, First Lady Olena Zelenska, and all of the brave and resilient mothers of Ukraine." The two First Ladies met at a school in Uzhhorod, a town located at the Slovakia-Ukraine border.
Afghanistan to speak with US over Mi-17s in Ukraine
According to the US government's Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), the Department of Defense (DOD) on January 19 had notified Congress that it intended to transfer five US-procured former Afghan Mi-17 helicopters that had been undergoing maintenance in Ukraine to the Kiev government.
UN chief welcomes Security Council speaking with one voice for peace in Ukraine
"Today, for the first time, the Security Council spoke with one voice for peace in Ukraine. As I have often said, the world must come together to silence the guns and uphold the values of the UN Charter. I welcome this support and will continue to spare no effort to save lives, reduce suffering and find the path of peace," said the secretary-general.
Putin order to hit the West with nukes would be ignored by top commanders'
Many leading military and security officials as well as oligarch cronies believe Putin to be dying or gravely ill, said Christo Grozev, who is an expert on Russian affairs and is associated with the Bellingcat open source research group, Daily Mail reported.
US gave intel that helped Ukraine sink iconic Russian warship: Report
Unnamed officials said Ukraine had asked the US about a ship sailing to the south of Odessa, to which Washington said it was the Moskva and helped confirm its location, the BBC reported. Ukraine then struck it with two missiles, the officials were quoted as saying. The officials said they did not know that Ukraine would target the Moskva after helping determine its location.
Russia practises nuclear-capable missile strikes in Baltic Sea enclave
War games currently taking place in Kaliningrad - a chunk of Russian territory sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania on the Baltic Sea - involved "electronic launches" of Iskander ballistic missiles, the Russian Defence Ministry said, Daily Mail reported.
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