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Russia is telling Ukraine to drop its weapons in the battle of Sheverodonetsk
Russia has informed Ukrainian forces at a chemical plant in the war-torn city of Sheverodonetsk to lay down their arms, pushing for an advantage in the battle for control of eastern Ukraine. The fighters will have to “stop their irrational resistance and lay down their arms” by 8 p.m. Moscow time (05:00 GMT), Mikhail Mizintsev, head of Russia’s National Defense Management Center, told Interfax news agency. The civilians would be left out of a humanitarian corridor, Mizinchev said. Ukraine says more than 500 civilians are trapped next to soldiers inside the Azot chemical plant, where its forces have resisted Russian bombing for weeks and attacks that have left much of Severodonetsk in ruins. 37 minutes ago (07:01 GMT)
Moscow destroys Russian-speaking cities in Ukraine: Zelenskyy
Moscow claims to protect the rights of Russian-speakers in Ukraine, but most of the cities destroyed by the Russian army were largely Russian-speaking, Zelensky said. “And now they are changing to Ukrainian because they are shocked at how the Russian army could do that to them,” Zelensky told Danish journalists in an online press conference. Zelensky reiterated that he would only negotiate with Russia if its forces withdrew from Ukraine. “If the Russian Federation is ready to end the war, which means withdrawing our troops from our territories, I am personally ready for such a form at any time,” he said. 51 minutes ago (06:46 GMT)
Ukraine says 313 children have been killed in the war
Ukraine says 313 children have been killed and 579 injured in the midst of the war. Most child victims were reported in Donetsk (291), Kharkiv (169), Kiev (116), Chernihiv (68), Luhansk (54), Kherson (52) and Mykolaiv (48) regions, he said. the Attorney General’s Office at Telegram. 1 hour ago (06:09 GMT)
Moscow-backed separatist says Ukraine “holds hostages” of civilians at Azot plant
Russian-backed separatists in the Luhansk region say Ukrainian forces have “captured” up to 1,200 civilians at the Azot chemical plant in Severodonetsk, the Moscow-based TASS news agency reported. Now in Severodonetsk somewhere 1-1,200 citizens have been taken hostage and are in the territory of “Azot”. “They are being held there by force and for a long time; there is no water, no food, no medicine, there are about 127 children among them,” TASS quoted the deputy interior minister of the self-proclaimed People’s Republic of Luhansk as saying. Moscow. As Vitaly Kiselev said. The governor of Luhansk, Ukraine, Serhiy Haidai, said about 500 civilians were sheltered at the Azot chemical plant and that Russian forces were attacking with artillery. 2 hours ago (05:41 GMT)
More difficult for the Ukrainian army to contain the Russians in Sheverodonetsk: Governor
It is becoming increasingly difficult for Ukrainian forces to contain Russian attacks on Sheverodonetsk, which come from three directions simultaneously, the Luhansk governor said. Russian forces fired again at the Azot chemical plant on Tuesday, Serhiy Haidai told the Telegram. “The high-rise buildings closest to the chemical giant are being destroyed. “The enemy is weaker in street battles, so it opens artillery fire, destroying our homes,” he said. Surrounding towns and villages were also severely damaged with many injured and dozens of houses destroyed, Haidai added. 2 hours ago (05:17 GMT)
‘Extensive collateral damage’ in Severodonetsk due to Russian artillery: UK
Russia’s dependence on heavy artillery has caused “extensive collateral damage” throughout Sheverodonetsk, which Moscow’s forces have largely controlled after more than a month of heavy fighting, the UK Department of Defense has said. Ukrainian fighters are likely to survive in the underground warehouses of the Azot chemical plant, which holds several hundred civilians, the ministry said, adding that Russian forces would likely be stationed in and around the plant. “This will probably temporarily prevent Russia from reassigning these units for missions elsewhere,” he said in a Twitter post. “It is very unlikely that Russia would have expected such a strong opposition or such a slow-moving conflict in its initial planning for the invasion,” the ministry added. Last updated information on the situation in Ukraine – June 15, 2022 Learn more about the UK Government’s response: 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/RX2bHMeIEc – Ministry of Defense 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 15, 2022 3 hours ago (04:39 GMT)
Europe is importing more coal from South Africa as the Russian embargo approaches
European countries trying to find alternatives to Russian coal imported 40% more coal from South Africa’s main export hub in the first five months of this year than for the whole of 2021, according to data received by Reuters. South Africa’s Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT) delivered 3,240,752 tonnes of carbon to European countries by the end of May this year, 15 percent of RBCT’s total exports, up from 2,321,190 (4 percent) in 2021, the data showed. From the second week of August, imports of Russian coal will be banned in the European Union, as part of the extended sanctions in Moscow. RBCT did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The RBCT usually provides data annually and does not provide a comprehensive analysis of export destinations. The Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Poland, Germany and Ukraine have received coal from RBCT so far this year. Some of them started importing from RBCT as soon as Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24. 4 hours ago (03:37 GMT)
China should consider West’s response to Ukraine when considering Taiwan: Blinken
China should take into account the response of the people to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as it looks forward to any future action in relation to Taiwan, the US Secretary of State said. “Unfortunately, what we have seen over the last 10 years is that China is acting more repressively at home and more aggressively abroad, to include actions it has taken against Taiwan that are potentially dangerous and destabilizing,” Antony Blinken told an interview with PBS NewsHour on Tuesday. “One of the things I think China needs to take into account is the response we have seen to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, and so many countries have come together to resist that aggression, ensuring that Ukraine has the support that “He also needed to make sure that Russia paid the price for the aggression.” Blinken also said that the fighting in Donbass, Ukraine, was “horrific” and led to “terrible death” and destruction. 4 hours ago (03:24 GMT)
Ukraine’s need for more weapons focuses mainly as Defense ministers meet
Dozens of defense ministers from NATO and other parts of the world are expected to discuss arms deliveries to Ukraine on Wednesday in Brussels, according to Reuters news agency, citing US officials. “Russia has not given up the fight, despite its rather anemic progress. What we have is this tough, slow, gradual Russian operation,” a senior US defense official told Reuters on condition of anonymity. “Well, the question is what do the Ukrainians need to continue the success they have already seen in slowing down and preventing this Russian goal and that will be the main focus for the defense ministers,” the official said of the third such meeting. . by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. Ukraine needs 1,000 shells, 500 tanks and 1,000 drones, including heavy weapons, Presidential Adviser Mykhailo Podolyak said on Monday. In addition, Zelenskyy called for more modern anti-missile systems. 5 hours ago (02:46 GMT)
Russia-backed separatist announces opening of road from Donbas to Crimea
The route between the Donbas region of Ukraine and the Russian-annexed Crimean territory through the occupied territories of Mariupol, Melitopol and Kherson is now available for civilian vehicles, according to the Russian state news agency TASS, citing a member of the self-proclaimed Moscow. -supported administration of the Zaporizhia region. “It’s not just about the army,” said Vladimir Rogov. “I myself have already traveled from Hersonissos through Melitopol to Berdyansk, Mariupol, Novoazovsk. Via Novoazovsk I went to Russia. “People are taking advantage of this, and there are many who want it, there are queues at the border, it was not designed for such an influx. “But this corridor exists,” he added. Last week, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the opening of the route to the Crimea from the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don – through the occupied Ukrainian cities of Mariupol, Berdyansk and Melitopol. 6 hours ago (02:03 GMT)
The Nicaraguan Congress renews the approval of the Russian educational exercise
The Nicaraguan Congress has renewed a ten-year decree that allows Russian forces to be trained in the Central American country, a decision that …
