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This morning Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as Russia’s prime minister with Associated Press reporting that the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, will hold a session later today to consider his candidacy. It writes that his approval is “a mere proforma in the Kremlin-controlled parliament”.
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In line with Russian law, Mishustin, 58, who held the job for the past four years, submitted his Cabinet’s resignation on Tuesday when Putin began his fifth presidential term at a glittering Kremlin inauguration.
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AP notes that his reappointment was “widely expected” and say Putin “values his skills and lack of political ambition. Mishustin, the former head of Russia’s tax service, has kept a low profile, steering clear of political statements and avoiding media interviews.”
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Meanwhile Reuters says that there is no indication that Putin plans a big reshuffle of the government, which includes veteran Sergei Shoigu, in charge of Russia’s defence since 2012, and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in charge of Russia’s diplomacy for two decades. Analysts say that keeping his government intact would send a message of stability and of Putin’s satisfaction with his team’s progress at home and abroad, Reuters reports.
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However, there has been upheaval in Kyiv where the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, last night dismissed the head of the department responsible for his personal protection on Thursday, two days after two of its members were accused of plotting to assassinate him. Zelenskiy issued a decree dismissing the head of the state guards, Serhiy Rud. No successor was identified.
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Ukraine destroyed all 10 drones as Russia launched an overnight attack in the Kharkiv region, but two people were injured and residential buildings were consumed by fire as a result, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. The air force said in a statement on the Telegram messaging app that Russia also launched two anti-aircraft guided missiles.
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A Ukraine drone attack set an oil refinery in Russia’s Kaluga region on fire, RIA state news agency reported on Friday, citing emergency services sources.
Vladislav Shapsha, governor of the Kaluga region which borders the broader Moscow region, said on the Telegram messaging app that the fire was promptly extinguished. He did not say at what facility it took place. However, RIA reported that three containers with diesel fuel and one with fuel oil were consumed by the fire at the Pervyi Zavod refinery in Kaluga. -
A solitary, symbolic tank has featured in Russia’s annual 9 May military parade for the second year in a row as the country was forced to pare down its normal display of military might during a full-scale war in which it has suffered unprecedented losses over the last two years.
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a Russia missile attack on kharkiv Two people were injured and three houses were set on fire in the early hours of Friday, Reuters reported.
Governor Oleh Sinievov wrote on the messaging app Telegram that two people, including an 11-year-old child, were shocked.
Mayor Ihor Terekhov said that an S-300 missile crashed into the city, damaging 26 buildings, two of which were completely destroyed, but did not say what those buildings were. Ta.
A Reuters photographer at the scene saw the fire raging in what appeared to be a residential building in the early hours of the morning. Emergency teams worked hard to extinguish the fire while working among the rubble.
Ukraine Air Force spokesman Ilya Evrash said on television that Russia had fired two S-300/S-400 missiles into the area overnight. It is unclear where the second shot landed.
Another guided bomb attack landed near infrastructure in the town of Derkhach near the Russian border, damaging about 25 buildings, Sinievov said.
An 11-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman were injured in a Russian nighttime missile attack on residential infrastructure in Kharkiv, Governor Ole Sinievov announced.
Approximately three houses were burnt and 12 others were damaged.
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— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) May 10, 2024
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An 11-year-old child and a 72-year-old woman were injured in a Russian nighttime missile attack on residential infrastructure in Kharkiv, Governor Ole Sinievov announced.
Approximately three houses were burnt and 12 others were damaged.
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— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) May 10, 2024
Here are some images sent to us through the network.
Russia full-scale attack ukraine According to local authorities, two people have been killed and 13 others injured in the past day.
Civilian casualties were reported in Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, and Donetsk oblasts.
Governor Serhii Lysak said a 62-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman were killed and eight others injured in a Russian attack on Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk region. Kiev Independent.
⚡Two people were killed and 13 injured in a Russian attack in Ukraine in the past day.
Two people were killed and 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine in the past day, local authorities announced on May 10.https://t.co/7lK6SmucMb
— Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 10, 2024
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⚡Two people were killed and 13 injured in a Russian attack in Ukraine in the past day.
Two people were killed and 13 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine in the past day, local authorities announced on May 10.https://t.co/7lK6SmucMb
— Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) May 10, 2024
Opening overview
good morning. It’s 10am in Kiev and Moscow. Welcome to the live blog.
this morning Vladimir Putin I was reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister of russia The Associated Press reported that the House of Representatives, the State Duma, will meet later today to consider his candidacy. The newspaper wrote that his admission was “merely a formality.” Kremlin-controlled parliament”.
Mishustin, 58, who has held the position for the past four years, submitted his resignation from the cabinet on Tuesday, as Putin began his fifth term as president with a glittering Kremlin inauguration ceremony, in accordance with Russian law.
The Associated Press noted that Putin’s reappointment was “widely expected” and said Putin “assesses his abilities and lack of political ambition.” Mishustin, a former head of Russia’s state tax service, has kept a low profile, avoiding political statements and media interviews. ”
Meanwhile, Reuters said there was no sign that Putin was planning a major reshuffle that would include veterans. Sergey ShoiguMinister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Russian defense since 2012 Sergei Lavrov, in charge of Russian diplomacy for 20 years. Analysts said keeping Putin’s government intact would send a message of stability and satisfaction with Putin’s team’s progress at home and abroad, Reuters reported. ing.
However, chaos is brewing in Kiev, where Ukraine’s president has taken office. Volodymyr Zelenskylast night sacked the head of the department responsible for personal protection on Thursday, two days after two members were fired. He was accused of attempting to assassinate him. Zelenskiy issued a decree dismissing the head of the National Guard, Serhii Rud. A successor has not been decided.
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ukraine destroyed everything 10 drones Russia launched a nighttime attack in the Kharkiv region that left two people injured and a residential building burnt down, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Russia also launched two anti-aircraft guided missiles, the Air Force said in a statement on the messaging app Telegram.
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Ukrainian drone attack sets oil refinery on fire Kaluga region of Russia A fire broke out, state news agency RIA reported on Friday, citing emergency services sources.
Vladislav Shapsha, the governor of Greater Moscow and the neighboring Kaluga region, said on the messaging app Telegram that the fire was quickly extinguished. He did not say at which facility the incident occurred. However, the RIA reported that a fire at the Pervi Zavod refinery in Kaluga destroyed three containers containing diesel fuel and one container containing heavy oil. -
For the second year in a row, Russia’s annual military parade on May 9 will feature a solitary An iconic tank has appeared. For the past two years.
Russia According to the U.S. Army General Staff, the United States has lost 479,710 soldiers, 7,434 tanks and 14,313 armored vehicles since the conflict began. ukraine.
Russian losses also included 16,691 vehicles and fuel tanks, 12,387 artillery systems, 1,062 multiple rocket systems, 349 planes, 325 helicopters, 9,826 unmanned aerial vehicles, 26 ships and Reports include boats.
Recent updates as of 10.05 ✊ pic.twitter.com/QkPCde166O
— Ukraine World (@ukraine_world) May 10, 2024
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