The conflict in Ukraine is approaching its 100e day, while Washington lends a hand to Ukraine, in difficulty in the Donbass, and as Russian forces continue the assault on the center of Severodonetsk.
Here are the latest developments, minute by minute
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The United States announced on Tuesday that it was sending multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine, but its ability to make a real game-changer on the ground against the Russian military is not so clear.
5:36 | Germany to deliver air defense system
Germany, criticized by Kyiv for its limited shipments of weapons, will deliver an advanced air defense system capable of “protecting a large city from Russian raids”, Olaf Scholz announced on Wednesday.
5:28 | Russian gas exports down 27.6% in January-May 2022 year on year
Russian gas exports fell by 27.6% between January and May 2022 compared to the same period of 2021, the Russian giant Gazprom announced on Wednesday, against the backdrop of the Russian-European standoff since the offensive against the Ukraine.
4h33 | Moscow denounces an increased risk of Russian-American confrontation
The upcoming delivery of new US weapons to Ukraine, including multiple rocket launchers, “increases the risk” of a military confrontation between the United States and Russia, Moscow warned on Wednesday.
2h47 | The Russians “consolidate their positions” in the center of Severodonetsk
Russian forces are “consolidating their positions” in the center of Severodonetsk, a strategic city in eastern Ukraine, regional governor Serguiï Gaïdaï said on Wednesday morning.
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“Taiwan took off interceptors and put anti-aircraft missiles on alert yesterday when 30 Chinese planes made another incursion into the island’s air defense zone.” The chronicle of Normand Lester.
0h45 | Between drought and war in Ukraine, Morocco fears for its growth
Unusual drought, a poor harvest and a war-fueled price spike in Ukraine threaten to undermine Morocco’s growth, underscoring weaknesses in its economy, despite strong strengths.
0h45 | In a destroyed building with Kharkiv prosecutors
Residents of a block of buildings hit by Russian shells in Saltivka, a popular suburb north-east of Kharkiv (east), gather around prosecutors from the Ukrainian prosecutor’s office who have come to examine the building and try to determine if it is “a war crime” or not.
Many hope in vain that they will be given answers on compensation. This is not the time, but the magistrates take note of everything, even the enormous damage.