- Russian forces enter industrial a part of Sievierodonetsk, Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai says
- Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells his Nobel medal for $103.5 million, donates cash to UNICEF
- Ukrainian overseas coverage advisor says Kyiv ‘keen’ to make reforms for EU membership
This story was final up to date at 02:05 UTC/GMT
Denmark points ‘early warning’ alert over Russian fuel provide
The Danish Vitality Company issued a primary stage “early warning” alert over fuel provides.
The European Union has three ranges of alerts to permit member states to sign vitality provide points: “early warning,” “alert,” and “emergency.” The system permits for mutual help from EU international locations.
Danish Vitality Company deputy director Martin Hansen mentioned that “this can be a severe state of affairs we face and it has been exacerbated by the discount in provides.” Presently Denmark’s shares are round 75% full.
Danish vitality firm Orsted introduced on the finish of Might that supply of Russian fuel could be suspended after June 1, after the corporate refused to settle the cost in rubles as Moscow had requested.
Luhansk governor: Russian troops enter industrial a part of Sievierodonetsk
Russian troops have entered the economic a part of Sievierodonetsk, based on Luhansk regional governor Serhiy Haidai.
The Azot chemical plant is the one a part of the besieged metropolis that continues to be below Ukrainian management.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk mentioned that there are round 300 civilians sheltering within the Azot plant.
Yesterday, Kyiv conceded that it had misplaced management of Sievierodonetsk suburb Metiolkine.
Russian journalist sells Nobel medal, raises $103.5 million {dollars} for Ukraine assist
Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov auctioned off his Nobel Peace Prize gold medal for $103.5 million (€98.4 million).
Muratov is the editor-in-chief of unbiased newspaper Novaya Gazeta.
The proceeds from the public sale will go to UNICEF’s Humanitarian Response for Ukrainian Kids Displaced by the Conflict, based on Heritage Auctions.
Muratov gained the prize in 2021 for his “efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.”
Zelenskyy’s overseas coverage adviser: Kyiv ‘keen’ to make additional reforms for EU membership
International coverage adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ihor Zhovka, informed DW that Kyiv’s expectations as as to if Ukraine can be conferred EU candidate standing are actually extra optimistic than a number of days in the past, following the advice of the European Fee.
Zhovka mentioned that if Ukraine achieves candidate standing it’ll have completed so at “document excessive velocity.”
“We’re keen to make additional reforms regardless of the battle, and particularly after we win the battle,” he mentioned.
What occurred in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Monday
German International Minister Annalena Baerbock and her French counterpart Catherine Colonna known as on member states to approve EU membership candidate standing for Ukraine and Moldova on the bloc’s upcoming summit on June 23-24.
Hungary proposed its territory as a potential route for Ukrainian grain exports.
The top of Russian-occupied Crimea mentioned Ukraine had fired at oil drilling platforms off the coast of the peninsula.
Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian grain is a battle crime, EU overseas coverage chief Josep Borrell mentioned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to take again areas of southern Ukraine which can be presently below Russian occupation.
Australia despatched Ukraine 14 M113AS4 armored personnel carriers (APC).
China’s crude oil imports from Russia elevated 55% in Might in comparison with a 12 months earlier.
Russia mentioned that its forces have seized the village of Metiolkine close to Sievierodonetsk within the Luhansk area.
Germany seized Russian-owned properties below sanctions, within the first case of its variety.
You may revisit our updates from Monday right here.
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