On the front line, Ukraine ensures that it continues to progress. “Our troops are eating away at every meter of enemy ground in what is a fierce battle. They are making progress,” said the Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister.
Movements on the front line. Ukraine boasts of its gradual progress in the east of the country, after nearly a month of counter-offensive. For its part, Russia claimed to have killed two Ukrainian generals in a strike on the city of Kramatorsk, near the front. Here’s what to remember today.
kyiv claims to be making slow progress in the East
Ukraine claimed to be making slow progress in the east, after almost a month of counter-offensive. “We are advancing near Bakhmout and it continues”, said on Telegram the commander of the ground forces of Ukraine, Oleksandre Syrsky. For several weeks, the Ukrainian army has been attacking on the flanks of Bakhmout, the epicenter of the fighting in the Donbass, progressing little by little, while the Russians for the moment keep control of the city which they conquered in may.
“Our troops are eating away every yard of enemy ground in what is a fierce battle. They are advancing”added Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Ganna Maliar, despite the efforts of Moscow troops who “cling on with all their might”. Ukraine, equipped by the West, has claimed the resumption of a dozen localities since the start of its counter-offensive in early June, but it faces Russian defenses prepared for months, with trenches and minefields.
Russia claims to have killed two Ukrainian generals
For its part, Russia claimed to have killed two Ukrainian generals in a recent strike on Kramatorsk, 50 kilometers from the front, two days after a bloody bombardment on a restaurant in this city which left 12 dead and 65 injured, according to the authorities. Ukrainians. “As a result of a high-precision strike (…) two generals, up to 50 officers of the Ukrainian forces and up to 20 mercenaries and foreign military instructors who participated in a meeting (…) were eliminated “assured the Russian Ministry of Defense in a press release.
The European Union fears a “weakened” Putin
European leaders meeting at the summit expressed concern about the risks posed by a weakened Vladimir Putin after the rebellion which destabilized Russian power, and reiterated their long-term support for Ukraine. The Russian President was “weakened” by the rebellion of the Wagner group which makes him “greater danger”said the head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell, on his arrival in Brussels. “We have to be very mindful of the consequences.”
“Until now, we considered Russia as a threat to its force deployed in Ukraine. Today, we must consider Russia as a risk because of its internal instability”, he continued. This mutiny showed “deep cracks” in the system put in place by Putin and “it will have consequences for us”also warned the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
In kyiv, Greta Thunberg evokes the “ecocide” in progress in Ukraine
Visiting Kyiv, Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg criticized what she said was an international lack of response to “ecocide” in Ukraine after severe flooding caused by the destruction of a dam. “I don’t think the global reaction to this ecocide is enough”said the activist during a press conference.
“Ecocide and the destruction of the environment is a form of warfare. The Ukrainians know this only too well, as does Russia. That is why they are deliberately attacking the environment”, she continued. The June 6 destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam on the Dnieper River in southern Ukraine poured downpours on towns and villages downstream, including the regional capital of Kherson.
In Moscow, the Pope’s envoy meets an official wanted by the ICC
The Pope’s envoy for peace in Ukraine, Matteo Zuppi, met in Moscow with the Russian Commissioner for Children, targeted by an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, and the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. Maria Lvova-Belova, accused by the ICC of “illegal deportation” of Ukrainian minors, said he had discussed with Matteo Zuppi the “humanitarian issues related to military operations and the protection of children’s rights”.
“I am sure that Christian love and mercy will help dialogue and mutual understanding”, she added on Telegram, accompanying her message with photos with the Italian cardinal. Matteo Zuppi also spoke with the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Kirill, a rare meeting between clergy leaders of the two faiths.