The White House contacted Ukraine. The “objectives” of a large-scale invasion across Russia’s bordersWhite House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said on Wednesday that Washington supports Ukraine’s “common-sense” actions to thwart Russian aggression. “We will be in contact with Ukrainian forces to learn more about their objectives.”
Vladimir Putin said it “A massive provocation” Ukrainian officials remained silent about the scope of the operation. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller denied Moscow’s accusations: “We have seen the Russian government’s statement. They’re a little rich and they call it provocation.“This is because Russia has violated Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.”
Dan Sabbagh, defence and security editor at the Guardianwrote that the operation appeared to be carried out by Ukrainian military forces, rather than Ukraine-based Russian rebels, as has been the case in previous attacks.
Russia’s Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov said: 1,000 fighters from Ukraine were involvedSome Russian military bloggers reported that Ukrainian forces had reached the town of Suzha. Sjameter Stationthe last major stopover Russian pipeline gas The ship is heading to Europe via Ukraine. Civilians are being evacuated both from Kursk and from the Sumy Oblast on the Ukrainian side of the border.
Russian Propaganda Evgeny Poddubny He survived a Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s Kursk region on Wednesday and is in intensive care, the state-run news channel where he works, Russia 24, said. Countries including Britain and Australia have reportedly Poddubnyi was sanctioned from 2022 onwards..
The Kyiv Post Kamala Harris’ running mate Tim Waltz This is good news for Ukraine, since “since the full-scale invasion began, Walz has been a vocal defender of Ukraine in its fight against Russia.”
Boeing announces it is ramping up PAC-3 production Seeker used in the Patriot missile defense systemThe company said it is on pace to break its annual Seeker production record by more than 20 percent by the end of the year, driven by further demand due to a planned U.S. production ramp-up. Increased Patriot production with cooperation from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Dual Russian and American citizenship Ksenia Karelina Karelina pleaded guilty to treason in a Russian court, state news agency RIA reported on Wednesday, citing her lawyer. How much she donated to charities supporting Ukraine in 2022RIA reported that the prosecution and defence are expected to present their arguments on Thursday and the verdict will be handed down the same day.
The French authorities allowed Russian sailing frigate Shtandart anchors in La Rochelle for food and fuel supplies despite sanctions The ship has been barred from the port of Brest over Moscow’s war in Ukraine, port sources said on Wednesday. The 34-meter (112-foot) three-masted vessel, built in 1999 and an exact replica of Peter the Great’s frigates, has also been barred from taking part in the Brest maritime festival in July. The ship was once a popular vessel at European maritime festivals and was widely used for cruises and training.
