Here are the latest 15 messages about the situation in Ukraine:
1. The United States provides Ukraine with a $450 million new military assistance program, including the Haimas missile system
The United States is providing an additional $450 million in security assistance, including more long-range rocket systems that Ukraine has been asking for. It includes four other high-maneuver rocket launcher systems (HIMARS), tens of thousands of shells from 18 coastal and river patrol boats, 1,200 grenade reflectors and 2,000 machine guns, the Pentagon said. John Kirby, strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council, said Washington is working closely with Kiev to determine which types of weapons best meet their needs in each aid package.
2) Both Ukraine and Moldova have taken a big step forward on the road to EU accession. Ukraine applied to join the European Union at the end of February, and on June 23 the European Council decided to grant Ukraine and Moldova EU candidature status. According to European Council President Charles Michel, eu member states leaders have just supported granting Ukraine and Moldova eu candidate status.
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3. Immediately after this historic vote, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy immediately welcomed it and thanked each member state for its support. "Ukraine's future lies in the European Union," he said. It was a victory... We've been waiting for 120 days and 30 years. He added that he was referring to the duration of the war and the decades since Ukraine became independent due to the collapse of the Soviet Union. He said, "Now we have to defeat the enemy." ”
Zelenskiy: "Ukrainian flag and European flag together". He said that although Ukraine is not part of the European Union, among all countries, the EU flag is the largest on Ukrainian soil. He said: "During the revolution, they were in the hands of our people. They have been in the hands of those of us in the trenches since 2014. I am confident that the flag of the European Union will hang in every Ukrainian city that we have not yet liberated from the occupation of the Russian Federation. As we rebuild our country together after this war, the flag of Ukraine and the flag of Europe will also be together. ”
4) Zelenskiy told Ukrainians about Ukraine becoming a candidate for the European Union. In a brief video address, he said: "It's a victory. Now we will defeat the enemy, rebuild Ukraine, become a member of the European Union, and then – we will finally rest. In a written statement, he added: "Ukraine's EU candidate status is not only beneficial to Ukraine. This is the biggest step in strengthening Europe, which can be taken now when russia's war is testing our ability to maintain freedom and unity. ”
5. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba said: "Ukraine will win. Europe will win. He said: "Today marks the beginning of the long journey we will have to walk together. The Ukrainian people belong to the European family. Ukraine's future is with the EU. For the sake of peace, we stand together. ”
6) Zelenskiy is considering replacing the head of the Ukrainian Security Service. Politico reporter Christopher Miller said the Ukrainian leader was considering getting Ivan Bakanov out of his post and replacing him with someone more suitable. In the first few hours and days of February 24, several high-level agency personnel made a decision, which could have cost Ukraine's territory, including the main city of Kherson, heavy damage, according to the media.
7. The Ukrainian army killed 44 Russian troops and destroyed some of the Russian equipment in Yunnan. Ukraine's "Southern" Operational Command reported on June 23 that it had launched five attacks on positions on Russia's southern front in the past 24 hours and destroyed military equipment, including howitzers and several armored vehicles.
8) Russian schools may include the Ukrainian War, Crimea, etc. into the history curriculum. Russia's RBC news website reported on June 22 that the Russian Ministry of Education is preparing to revise the general secondary education curriculum. Russian students will reportedly learn about the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, while other topics include Russia's renaissance as a world power and its annexation of Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula.
9) Russian-occupied Mariupol is filled with a large amount of unclassified garbage. Mariupol Mayor Vadim Boychenko said the destroyed city was "on the brink of an epidemic catastrophe" and that infectious diseases were already spreading, with deadly infections such as cholera and dysentery like that likely to be one of them. The Mariupol City Council reported that 9,000 tons of garbage had flooded the streets and that Mariupol was now "a real slum" where unhygienic conditions were endangering the lives of residents.
10. Ukraine files a lawsuit against Russia before the European Court of Human Rights. Kiev has formally filed a lawsuit against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights to "seek an end to the massive and serious human rights violations caused by Russia's war against Ukraine." The move is considered symbolic as the Russian parliament passed two bills on June 7 that ended the European Court of Human Rights' jurisdiction over the country.
11. Zaporozhye reported an explosion. Anatoliy Kurtev, secretary of the Zaporozhye City Council, reported that the city heard explosions late June 23. He urged citizens to stay in the shelter. The air raid siren was activated at 11:44 p.m. local time.
A Ukrainian soldier on the front line was wounded
12 According to British and Ukrainian military officials, Russian troops have occupied two villages in eastern Ukraine and are fighting for control of a key road to cut off supply lines and encircle Ukrainian front-line forces.
13. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed britain's willingness to assist in demining operations off the southern coast of Ukraine. Asked if Britain was ready to help Ukraine clear mines in the area, Johnson said: "Yes, I don't want to go into technical or military details, but you can learn about that from what we're already doing in terms of providing equipment to Ukraine." Ukrainians want to help themselves protect themselves, and we will certainly talk to them on a technical level to help demine Odessa. ”
14 British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras said britain also provided expertise to help escort Ukrainian grain from ports. Johnson added that Britain is considering insurance for ships to ship millions of tons of grain stranded in Ukraine. He told Reuters: "The UK may have to provide, most importantly, expertise in marine insurance, and a lot of expertise, such as getting goods transported through disputed waters. ”
According to a UNESCO report, more than 150 cultural sites in Ukraine were partially or completely destroyed, including 70 religious buildings, 30 historical buildings, 18 cultural centers, 15 monuments, 12 museums and 7 libraries. (End)