Alex Brandon Swimming pool Reuters A resolution urging NATO to quickly accept Finland and Sweden easily won passage in the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee as a sign of bipartisan support from lawmakers. Democrats and Republicans in the committee approved the measure in support of enlargement and urged other NATO states to quickly accept the two Nordic states by voice, without objection. The vote was seen as a test of Republican lawmakers’ stance on the expansion, which President Joe Biden rejected. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted Finland and Sweden to end their long-standing military alignment policies and apply to join the 30-nation US-European defense alliance. Biden encouraged the two countries’ request and welcomed their leaders to the White House in May to celebrate. Unexpected opposition from NATO member Turkey has clouded what was expected to be a rapid rise in the bloc from both countries. Turkey says it opposes the two countries’ positions on the Kurdish minority in the Middle East. – Associated Press

The pro-Russian guerrilla court sentenced 3 people to death

A court in separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine has sentenced two British nationals and a Moroccan to death for fighting on Ukraine’s side in the war with Russia. The three men fought alongside Ukrainian troops and surrendered to Russian forces weeks ago. A court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic has found them guilty of plotting to overthrow the government, a crime punishable by death in the internationally unrecognized rebel-held area of ​​Donbass in Ukraine. The three were also convicted of mercenary activities and terrorism. Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti news agency reported on Thursday that the three – Aiden Aslin, Shaun Pinner and Saaudun Brahim – would face an executive order. They have one month to appeal. – Associated Press

A doctor, little food, no electricity: In eastern Ukraine, the locals face life without security

Two elderly people who can not walk are in the luggage compartment of an evacuation bus. The Donetsk region (Donbass) comes under heavy attack during the full Russian invasion of Ukraine. Russia has invaded Ukraine since February 24, killing many civilians and soldiers. Alex Chan Tsz Yuk | Lightrocket | Getty Images

The United Nations says at least 4,302 people have been killed in Ukraine since the start of the war

Buzova village resident Oleksandr (surname not disclosed) watches as police bury the bodies of his mother, brother and son to investigate alleged war crimes by Russian forces during the invasion of Ukraine on May 21, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine. Christopher Furlong | Getty Images The United Nations has confirmed 4,302 civilian deaths and 5,217 injuries in Ukraine since Russia invaded its former Soviet neighbor on February 24. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the death toll in Ukraine was likely higher because the armed conflict could delay reports of deaths. The international body said most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by the use of explosive weapons with a wide range of impacts, including heavy artillery and multi-launcher bombardment, as well as missiles and air raids. – Amanda Macias

Russia does not expect to cut gas to more European customers

The Astora underground gas storage facility is located on 12 May 2022 in Rehden, Germany. David Hecker | Getty Images News Getty Images Russia said Thursday it did not expect Gazprom to cut gas supplies to other European customers, and said its plan to force buyers to pay for gas in rubles was working as planned. Gazprom cut off supplies to Denmark’s Orsted and Shell Energy for its gas supply contract in Germany, as well as to Dutch gas dealer GasTerra along with Bulgaria, Poland and Finland for refusing to pay for Russian gas. in rubles under the new system for the ruble. . Gas payments under the new system, created in response to Western sanctions, were due in April and May. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov said all those who were to be cut off from supplies were no longer receiving Russian gas. “The system works … and those who receive the gas work under the new system,” Peshkov told reporters on a daily news conference. Asked if further cuts in gas should be expected, he said: “No.” – Reuters

Zelensky: Millions could starve if Russia’s blockade of the Black Sea continues

The wheat grows on a farm about 25 km from the front line of the battle between Russian and Ukrainian troops on June 8, 2022 near Slovyansk, Ukraine. Scott Olson Getty Images News Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that millions of people could starve if Russia’s blockade of the Black Sea continues, adding that the world is on the brink of a “terrible food crisis”. The Kremlin has been accused of equipping food supplies by hampering Ukraine’s exports and increasing grain costs. Ukraine has also accused Russia of mining in the Black Sea. Russia, for its part, has denied the allegations, saying Ukraine was responsible for the mines at sea, which – combined with an unprecedented barrage of international sanctions – were responsible. “We can not export our wheat, corn, vegetable oil and other products that have played a stabilizing role in the global market,” Zelensky said in a video statement at the TIME100 Gala. “This means that, unfortunately, dozens of countries could face a natural food shortage. Millions of people could starve if Russia’s blockade of the Black Sea continues.” The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has said that the closure of Black Sea ports means that the world’s most vulnerable countries are paying more for less food. UN chief Antonio Guterres has said a trade deal that would allow grain exports from Ukraine across the Black Sea could stave off mass starvation. – Sam Meredith

The mayor of Severodonetsk says evacuation efforts are impossible at present

The mayor of Sheverodonetsk described the situation in the eastern Ukrainian city as “quite complicated but controlled” after a night of heavy artillery fire by Russian forces. Speaking on Ukrainian television, Oleksandr Stryuk said the bridges between Lysychansk and Severodonetsk were “under constant bombardment”. “Evacuation is impossible at the moment,” Strick said, according to a translation. “It is possible to get to Lysychansk, as the ‘way of life’ is controlled by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but is under constant bombardment.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the battle for Severodonetsk could determine the outcome of eastern Ukraine. – Sam Meredith

Russian forces appear to be aiming south of Izium in eastern Ukraine

The UK Department of Defense says Russian forces have probably stepped up their efforts to advance south of Izium as fighting continues in Severodonetsk. “Russia’s progress on the Izium axis has remained stagnant since April, as Ukrainian forces made good use of the territory to slow down Russia’s advance,” the ministry said in a recent briefing. “Russia probably tried to re-establish itself [the Eastern Group of Forces] after suffering heavy losses in the failed advance on Kyiv, but its units are likely to remain inadequate. “Russia is likely to seek to regain momentum in this area in order to put further pressure on Sieverdonetsk and give it the option to go deeper into the Donetsk region.” – Sam Meredith

Russian forces control most of Sheverodonetsk, regional governor says

People are waiting to be evacuated in Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine on June 8, 2022. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Russian forces control most of the city of Sheverodonetsk in eastern Ukraine and bombard the nearby town of Lysychansk, according to the governor of the Luhansk region. In an online post, Serhiy Haidai said Ukrainian troops in the Luhansk region were not threatened with a siege. Russian forces temporarily control more than 90% of the area, he added. – Sam Meredith

Zelensky says battles in Sheverodonetsk could determine fate of eastern Ukraine

Smoke and dirt are rising from the bombings in the city of Severodonetsk this week. “Sheverodonetsk remains the focus of the conflict in Donbas,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Telegram. Aris Messini Afp | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the battle for control of the city of Severodonetsk could determine the outcome of the clash with Russian forces in the east of the country. “According to the results of this day, the 105th day of the full-scale war, Sheverodonetsk remains the focus of the conflict in Donbas. We are defending our positions, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy,” Zelensky told the Telegram. “This is a very tough battle, very difficult. Probably one of the most difficult in this war. I am grateful to all those who are defending this direction. In many ways, the fate of Donbass is being judged there.” – Sam Meredith

UN chief says trade deal could stave off mass starvation

The United Nations is seeking an agreement that would allow grain exports from Ukraine via the Black Sea and unimpeded access to world markets for Russian food and fertilizers. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told UN correspondents on Wednesday that without the agreement, hundreds of millions of people in developing countries would face the threat of an unprecedented wave of famine three months after Russia invaded its smallest neighbor. Guterres said that “Ukraine’s food production and food and fertilizers produced by Russia must be introduced to world markets, despite the war.” Senior officials have worked closely with contacts in Moscow, Kyiv, Ankara, Brussels and Washington in the past …


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“The entire Luhansk free zone was heavily bombed,” Haidai told Telegram. “Fierce street battles continue in Sheverodonetsk. We are weakening the enemy,” he added. – Sam Meredith

Kremlin struggles to provide basic services in Russian-occupied territories, UK says

The dilapidated coastal city of Mariupol is at risk of a major cholera epidemic, according to the UK Department of Defense. Stringer | Afp | Getty Images Russia is struggling to provide basic public services to the population in the Russian-occupied territories, with the devastated coastal city of Mariupol at risk of a major cholera epidemic, according to the UK Department of Defense. “Access to safe drinking water has been inconsistent, with long interruptions in telephone and internet services continuing. There is likely to be a critical shortage of medicines in Hersonissos, while Mariupol is at risk of a major cholera epidemic,” the ministry said via Twitter. “Isolated cases of cholera have been reported since May. Ukraine suffered a major cholera epidemic in 1995 and has since experienced small outbreaks, especially around the Sea of ​​Azov – which includes Mariupol,” he added. “Medical services in Mariupol may have already almost collapsed: a major cholera outbreak in Mariupol will make it worse.” – Sam Meredith

Zelensky says the strategically important cities in Donbas are preserved

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the positions of the Ukrainian troops in the city of Bakhmut and the Lysychansk region of Ukraine, on June 5, 2022. Ukrainian Presidency / Brochure / Anadolu Agency Anadolu Agency | Getty Images Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the country’s forces are holding towns in the Donbass region despite continued pressure from Russian troops. The Donbas region refers to the Donetsk and Luhansk provinces in the eastern part of Ukraine. It is an important strategic, political and economic goal for the Kremlin. “The situation on the front line for the day has not seen any significant change. Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk and other cities in the Donbas, which the occupiers now consider key targets, are holding on,” Zelenskyy said in an afternoon speech to the nation, according to translation. “We have a positive [development] in the Zaporizhia region, where it is possible to thwart the plans of the conquerors. We are gradually moving towards the Kharkiv region, liberating our land. “We maintain the defense in the direction of Mykolaiv.” – Sam Meredith

Putin seems to be hinting at further invasions, comparing himself to Peter the Great

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets young businessmen in Moscow on June 9, 2022. Michael Metzel Afp | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to be hinting at further territorial expansion, in statements that could trigger the alarm bell. “It is impossible – do you understand? – impossible to build a fence around a country like Russia. And we do not intend to build this fence,” Putin said at a meeting with young businessmen in Moscow, according to Sky News. It happened as the leader of Russia compared himself to Peter the Great on the 350th anniversary of the birth of the tsar. Putin sought to draw a parallel between the Kremlin’s raging invasion of Ukraine and the conquest of the Baltic coast by the former Russian monarch during an 18th-century war against Sweden. “When he [Peter the Great] founded the new capital, none of the European countries recognized the region as Russian. Everyone recognized it as Swedish territory. The Slavs along with the Finno-Ugric peoples always lived there, in addition, this area was under the control of the Russian state. “The same goes for the West – Narva and his first missions,” Putin was quoted as saying. “Why did he go there? He went there to take it back and strengthen it, he did it. Well, it seems that it has fallen on us to take it back and strengthen it. [territories]”If we take these core values ​​as fundamental to our existence, we will prevail in solving the problems we face.” – Sam Meredith

Zelensky discussed EU membership with Macron

The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the South Korean parliament via video link, as the Russian attack on Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 11, 2022. Presidential Press Service of Ukraine Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron and discussed Kiev’s entry into the European Union amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. In April, Zelenskyy completed the first step towards EU membership for Ukraine by submitting a lengthy questionnaire. The two leaders also discussed the latest developments on the ground and additional French security assistance to Ukraine, according to the Elysee Palace reading the call. – Amanda Macias

A look at NATO air power and patrols near Ukraine

A Mirage 2000-5F fighter jet takes off from Luxeuil-Saint Sauveur 116 air base in Saint-Sauveur, eastern France, on March 13, 2022. Sebastien Bozon | AFP | Getty Images Since the Russian invasion in late February, the NATO alliance has deployed about 30 military aircraft on patrol over the skies near Ukraine at any given time. “Spanish jets are guarding Lithuania’s airspace and French surveillance planes are scouring the skies while US bombers are training with allied air forces,” NATO spokeswoman Oana Lungescu wrote. “To prevent any possible attack on the Allies, NATO is developing an unprecedented mix of fighter jets, reconnaissance aircraft and support aircraft,” he added. The following is a look at the alliance air force deployed in the region: Zoom Icon Arrows pointing outwards NATO East Side Aviation Sector NATO

Ukrainian troops hold the front line in the Donetsk region

Ukrainian soldiers hold the line in New York in the eastern part of Donetsk. A Ukrainian soldier sits in a ditch in a position on the front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near New York City, Donetsk region, Ukraine, June 9, 2022. Gleb Garanich | Reuters A Ukrainian soldier fires a machine gun at a position on the front line amid a Russian offensive in Ukraine near New York City, Donetsk region, Ukraine, June 9, 2022. Gleb Garanich | Reuters Ukrainian members of the army appear in a position on the front line, in the middle of the Russian attack on Ukraine, near the city of New York, in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on June 9, 2022. Gleb Garanich | Reuters A Ukrainian soldier walks to a position on the front line, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near New York City, Donetsk region, Ukraine, June 9, 2022. Gleb Garanich | Reuters – Gleb Garanich | Reuters

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