8:20 p.m . : UN condemns “intolerable record”, for civilians
Michelle Bachelet, High Commissioner for Human Rights, criticized in Geneva the “intolerable”, civilian death toll from the conflict in Ukraine. There have been nearly 5,000 civilian casualties since the Russian offensive began five months ago. The High Commissioner to the Human Rights Council lamented that “civilians are bearing the brunt” of hostilities that don’t seem to be ending. She also criticised the many human rights violations that target civilian populations. She said, “In the name and honor of all victims of this senseless war,” that executions, torture, and arbitrarily detained must stop.
His office, which has tallied over 1,200 civilian casualties in Kyiv in mid-May alone, is trying to confirm more than 300 claims of Russian forces killings outside of combat.
7:03 p.m . 7:03 p.m. : The Quai de d’Orsay confirms that a second French fighter died in Ukraine
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that a second French fighter died in Ukraine. In a press release, the Quai-d’Orsay said that they had received the sad news about the death. We send our condolences and sympathies to his family. The (…) services are in touch with them.
RTL revealed Monday that Adrien D., a Frenchman aged 20, had died from battle injuries in Kharkiv. In the early part of June, he was wounded by Russian artillery fire at the front of the city in northeastern Ukraine. This same Russian artillery fire also claimed the life of Wilfried Bleriot (another French fighter).
5:50 p.m . : There is no Belarusian intervention in Ukraine
Svetlana Tikhanovskaia, leader of the Belarusian dissidents, said that a Belarusian military intervention into Ukraine was unlikely despite the alliance between Moscow, Minsk. She said that she was unsure that Belarusian troops would be involved in the invasion of Ukraine at a Warsaw press conference.
Svetlana Tikhanovskaia stated that the “belarusian army” is “extremely demoralized.” She said that the soldiers don’t want to fight the Ukrainians because they are considered a friendly nation and that they do not want their lives to be sacrificed for Lukashenko and Putin. Since the beginning of the conflict, Belarus served as a backbone for Russian military forces.
2:28 p.m . 2:28 p.m. – “Massive” Russian bombardment in the eastern city Sloviansk
According to its mayor, Sloviansk was the next target for Russian forces in eastern Ukraine. Vadim Liakh (city councilor) of the city of around 100,000 people before the war declared, “Everyone remains safe.”
According to the Governor of Donetsk, to whom Sloviansk is also attached, there were two deaths and seven injuries in the strikes that targeted the central market.
1:50 p.m . Moscow accuses Moscow of dumping Western weapons on Ukraine’s “black market”.
Russia claimed Tuesday that the military equipment supplied by Western countries to Ukraine is now available on the black arms and Middle East markets, but it did not provide any proof. Sergei Shoigu, Russian Defense Minister, accused Western countries having delivered to Ukraine more than 28,000 tonnes of weapons “in the hopes of prolonging conflict” and bleed Russia.
1.20 p.m. What are the Russians’ next goals
With the fall of Lyssytchansk, it is time to ask what the Russian forces will do next in Ukraine. Their progress, while slow, has been steady with an increase of artillery. Lock the Donbass and move on. Negotiate to make territorial gains. Divide the West. Russian President Vladimir Putin still has many cards, but he remains completely opaque about his intentions. The Russians seem to have no way to control the entire Donbass. Moscow may also be interested in regaining control of the southern shores of Black Sea for territorial continuity with Crimea.
12:30 p.m . Russia accuses Ukraine that it tortures prisoners of war
Russia claimed Tuesday that it was investigating allegations of torture suffered by Russian soldiers held captive by Ukrainian forces. The prisoners were released as part of a prisoner swap with Ukraine. In a press release, the Russian Investigative Committee stated that it has verified the facts about inhuman treatment of Ukrainian soldiers held prisoner in Ukraine.
Since the Russian offensive against Ukraine on February 24, Russia and Ukraine have conducted several exchanges detained soldiers. The most recent exchange took place on June 29th and involved 144 Ukrainians as well as as many Russians.
11:15 AM: Kadyrov staged Zelensky’s capitulation in a parody video
Ramzan Kadyrov, the Chechen President, posted a parody Telegram video showing him looking like Volodymyr Zelensky, who signed Ukraine’s surrender. “I, the current President, Supreme Commander in-Chief, Armed Forces,” the faker says, in a scared voice. Volodymyr Zelensky is actually a Russian comedian.
10:25 AM: NATO launches ratification of Sweden and Finland’s membership
On Tuesday, the thirty NATO member countries began the process of ratification of the accession of Sweden and Finland. Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the Alliance, announced this.
He explained that the signing of the accession protocol launches the process for ratification by each member country. This was before the Alliance ambassadors signed these protocols.
Turkey was the only country to ratify the Madrid summit commitments against terrorist acts.
9:30 AM: Former head of FSB for the government in the occupied Kherson Region
On Tuesday, a Russian official of the powerful security services (FSB), took control of the government in the Ukrainian region Kherson. This area was occupied by Russian troops. Sergei Eliseyev (51), was the first deputy to the head the Russian region’s government in Kaliningrad (North-West). “Has become the head the government for the Kherson region”, stated Monday night Telegram Vladimir Saldo, who is the head of Russia’s occupation administration.
9 a.m.: Ukraine extends Pope’s invitation for kyiv
Oleh Mykolenko (Spokesman for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs) insisted Monday in Lugano, Switzerland on the importance of Pope Francis visiting Kyiv. “The Ukrainian side has repeatedly invited Pope Francis to visit Ukraine. He stated that he believes this visit will increase the role of the pontiff in restoring peace to Ukrainian soil and preserve the spirit Ukrainians.”
8:50 a.m . Ukraine will receive the first tranche in aid of 1 billion euros before the summer vacations
Valdis Dombrovskis, Executive Vice President of European Commission, stated that the first payment of one billion euro under the new financial aid program for Ukraine will be made at the beginning of the summer holidays. ‘summer. The announcement was made Monday in Lugano (Switzerland), at a high-level conference on the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Ukraine.
“We are currently working on an additional EUR9 billion of exceptional macro-financial aid. The first part of the assistance will be provided before the summer vacations. It costs a quarter of a trillion euros. Dombrovskis stated that the proposal has been approved by the European Parliament, European Union member countries.
7:05 a.m . 7:05 a.m. – The Swedish Prime Minister promises support to Kyiv and sanctions against Moscow
Magdalena Andersson, the Swedish Prime Minister, visited Kiev and its suburbs Monday and called for more European support for Ukraine. She also demanded new sanctions against Russia for its military advances in eastern Ukrainian territory. Andersson, who was speaking at a press conference jointly with Volodymyr Zelensky, stated that Russia cannot be allowed to gain by its violation of international laws and other fundamental principles. She stated that the best way to win the war is to increase support for Ukraine and to put pressure on Russia with new sanctions.
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Volodymyr Zelensky declared Monday night that “we must defeat” the enemy. He said, in his daily address, “it’s a difficult mission that requires superhuman effort and time.” In his address to the nation, the Ukrainian leader stressed that there is no other option.
5:55 a.m . NATO starts the process of accession for Sweden and Finland Tuesday
NATO’s thirty member nations will launch Tuesday the process for ratification of the accession of Sweden and Finland. This historic decision was prompted by the conflict in Ukraine. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Norway, stated that “We are preparing for two new allies with formidable militaries and capabilities.”
Ann Linde, the Swedish Foreign Minister, and Pekka Haavisto, her Finnish counterpart, participated in the last discussions at the Brussels headquarters of NATO on Monday. This was ahead of the signing of accession protocol and the beginning of the ratification process for each member of the Covenant. This procedure was agreed to by Turkey at the NATO summit in Madrid.
5:50 am: The most recent highlights on the ground
Vladimir Putin ordered Russian forces to keep their offensive in eastern Ukraine going on Monday. The staff of Ukraine’s army announced on Sunday evening that the Ukrainian army had begun to withdraw units from Lyssytchansk. This is the last bastion for Kyiv in the Lugansk region, which Moscow now claims it fully controls.
– The Ukrainian forces are now focusing on containing the Russian advance towards west and the two main cities in Donetsk’s neighboring region, Sloviansk (and Kramatorsk) According to AFP journalists, the streets of Sloviansk were nearly deserted Monday morning.
– The Ukrainian soldiers appear to be trying to establish a line between Siversk (between Lyssytchansk & Sloviansk) and Bakhmout (further south). Recent bombings have intensified against its inhabitants.
According to local authorities, three civilians were killed in bombings in Kharkiv (the second city in Ukraine) on Monday morning.
5:45 AM: Good morning everyone! This live will cover the current situation in Ukraine on the 132nd anniversary of the Russian invasion.
