Unankherson Oblast applied for annexation to Russia, with the expectation of approval from Moscow by the end of the year
The Russian-controlled Kherson Oblast of southern Ukraine is applying for annexation to Russia, with moscow approval expected by the end of the year. Stremusov, vice chairman of the Civil and Military Service of the Kherson region of Ukraine, said the oblast would apply to become "a valuable part of the Russian Federation". Kherson Oblast, which was fully controlled by Russia as early as April, has switched to rubles as currency and is reportedly planning to adopt the Russian legal system by the end of the year. The geographical location of Kherson Is important, and the Crimean Peninsula relies entirely on Kherson for its drinking water supply. Donetsk, controlled by pro-Russian forces in the east, is currently celebrating the 8th anniversary of its self-proclaimed independence. Pro-Russians put a new plaque on Syntagma Square at the Center of donetsk, renaming it after a soldier who died in the fighting in Ukraine, while others presented flowers in mourning.
British Prime Minister Johnson visited Finland and Sweden to discuss the topic of "joining NATO" and promised to support the attack
On the 11th local time, British Prime Minister Johnson flew to Finland and Sweden to discuss the application of the two Nordic countries that have always maintained a neutral stance to join NATO. In addition, a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that Johnson's visit will continue to focus on the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. At a press conference in Sweden, Johnson stressed the British position of supporting countries' democratic approach to deciding whether to join NATO and signing agreements with the two countries promising to enhance intelligence sharing and joint military training aimed at ensuring mutual support when allies are at war or their national security is threatened.
North Korea discovered the new crown Olmi kerong BA.2 mutant strain, and Kim Jong-un instructed all cities and counties across the country to completely blockade it
On the 12th, the DPRK reported the first confirmed case of new coronavirus infection in its territory, and Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un instructed all cities and counties in the territory to completely blockade and demand that the spread of the virus be completely blocked. KCNA reported that on May 8, a nucleic acid test sample taken from a fever patient in Pyongyang, the new coronavirus variant, was found in the Omil Kejung subtype ba.2. This is the first time since the global outbreak of the new crown epidemic that North Korea has announced the confirmed cases of new crown in its territory. At a politburo meeting held on the same day, Kim Jong-un instructed that all cities and counties in the territory be completely blockaded, and all units should organize production activities in isolation and mobilize reserves of medical supplies to respond to emergencies. At the same time, North Korea's health and emergency quarantine departments will strictly screen all residents. Kim Jong-un also called for preventing the epidemic while not affecting the construction and planning of economic work, and strengthening national defense, sea and air vigilance work to prevent security loopholes.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in response to a question from a Yonhap reporter at a regular press conference on the 12th that he felt empathy for the current epidemic prevention situation facing the DPRK, and as a comrade, neighbor and friend, the Chinese side was ready to provide full support and assistance to the DPRK in fighting the epidemic.
The Security Council held an open meeting on the DPRK nuclear issue, and the Chinese representative said: The United States should respond positively to the legitimate concerns of the DPRK
Under the auspices of the United States, the rotating chairman of the Security Council this month, the Security Council convened a public meeting on the North Korean nuclear issue on May 11. Zhang Jun, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said in his speech that dialogue and consultation is the only correct way to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue, and the United States is a direct party to the issue and should respond positively to the legitimate concerns of the DPRK and create conditions for the resumption of dialogue. Greenfield, the U.S. permanent representative to the United Nations, said the United States had drafted a draft resolution calling for tightening sanctions against North Korea, which had been circulated to Security Council members, and that the Security Council was nearing the end of the draft negotiations. The United States encourages all Security Council members to support the draft and tighten restrictions on North Korea. In the text of the draft resolution submitted by the United States, it calls for a ban on the export of tobacco to the DPRK, halving oil exports, and placing the DPRK hacking organization "Lasas" on the Security Council sanctions blacklist. Greenfield has revealed that the U.S. side wants to push the Security Council to vote on the draft in May.
A flight from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport rushed out of the runway and caught fire
According to the official Microblog of Chongqing Airport, at 08:09 on May 12, Tibet Airlines Flight TV9833 (Chongqing to Nyingchi) deviated from the runway when it took off from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport, and the left side of the aircraft nose caught fire. Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport quickly launched emergency rescue work, and emergency rescue forces such as public security, fire protection, and medical care quickly rushed to the scene of the incident to deal with special situations and make every effort to ensure the safety of the lives of the personnel on board. All 113 passengers and 9 crew members were safely evacuated, of which more than 40 passengers with minor injuries have been sent to the city hospital for treatment. The Chongqing branch of Tibet Airlines responded that the incident was under investigation.
Source: Phoenix TV Information Station