Ukraine’s parliament on Thursday passed a controversial bill that changes rules on civilian military mobilization to address the military’s talent shortage. This bill requires the president’s signature, but Volodymyr Zelenskyis considered important for Ukraine to better arm itself and address what military analysts say is a major manpower issue as it fights a larger adversary.
Ukrainian General Yuri Sodor told parliament on Thursday that Russian forces are seven to 10 times stronger than Ukrainian forces in the eastern region. “The enemy outnumbers us seven to 10 times and we are short on manpower,” said Sodor, who commands troops in eastern Ukraine’s Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
On Thursday, Russian missiles and drones destroyed a large power plant near Kiev and attacked power facilities in several regions of Ukraine.said the official. The massive attack destroyed the Trypilska coal-fired power plant near the capital, a senior official at the company that operates the facility told Reuters.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday called on Americans to overcome “self-doubt.” He also mentioned the war in Ukraine.In front of a bitterly divided Congress, he paid tribute to America’s global leadership.Kishida was careful not to touch on U.S. domestic politics, but his speech came amid gridlock in Congress. On approval of billions of dollars in additional military aid to Ukraine, due to pressure from far-right Republicans aligned with Donald Trump. “Without U.S. support, how long will it take for Ukraine’s hopes to crumble under Moscow’s onslaught?” Kishida asked.
The massive use of “drop-and-forget” guided bombs containing foreign components is facilitating Russia’s expansion into Ukraine, with up to 500 currently being launched a week, according to a Ukrainian government analysis. High explosives and cluster munitions with the “UMPC” guidance system, which has a range of 40-60 km (25-37 miles), are now said to be the central threat on the front line, pushing back Ukrainian forces. There is.
On Thursday, Russia launched a missile attack on the southern Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv, killing two people. At least four more people were injured, the governor said.
Ukraine and Latvia have signed a bilateral security agreement, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced during a visit to Vilnius. Zelensky said: “It assumes Latvia’s annual military assistance to Ukraine at 0.25% of GDP. Latvia also supports Ukraine with cyber defense, demining, unmanned technology, etc., as well as supporting Ukraine’s EU and NATO membership. We have also fulfilled our 10-year promise to provide support.”
Drone attacks on Russia’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine must be stopped as they could pose a “new and gravely dangerous” stage in the war. The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog said this on Thursday, Reuters reported.. Russia and Kiev have repeatedly accused Russia of targeting the plant since it occupied it weeks after invading Ukraine. Both countries called for an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board of directors following Sunday’s attack. IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said: “It is of utmost importance that these reckless attacks do not become the start of a new and gravely dangerous war front,” adding: “They must stop.” Ta.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov On Thursday, he said negotiations with Ukraine without Russia were meaningless.Reuters reported. “We have repeatedly said that negotiations without Russia are meaningless. President Putin has repeatedly emphasized that we remain open to the negotiation process,” Peskov said. The Swiss government announced on Wednesday that it would host a two-day high-level conference in June aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine, but Russia made clear it would not take part in the initiative.
