New York Times ☛ She’s 98, and Walked Past Corpses to Escape Russian Attacks
“If only everything would stop,” said Lidiia Lomikovska, who walked to safety after her town was attacked. But for civilians in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, it is not stopping.
New York Times ☛ Russian Missiles Hit Ukraine’s Energy System, Again
The large-scale air assault struck several sites in western Ukraine, including places near the borders with NATO member countries.
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JURIST ☛ UN Security Council extends sanctions against South Sudan for one year
The UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2731 (2024) on Thursday, extending for one year the sanctions regime imposed on South Sudan that includes asset freezes, travel bans and an arms embargo. The Resolution received nine votes in favor, none against and six abstentions from Algeria, China, Guyana, Mozambique, Russian Federation and Sierra Leone.
RFERL ☛ Moldovan Opposition Leader Calls For Better Ties With Russia, China
The pro-Russian leader of Moldova's largest opposition party has called for better relations with Russia and China and urged other groups to join forces in fielding a single challenger to pro-European President Maia Sandu in the country's October election.
RFERL ☛ Statue Of Wagner Founder Prigozhin Unveiled At His Grave In St. Petersburg
A statue of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the deceased founder of the Wagner mercenary group, was unveiled on June 1 at his grave in St. Petersburg.
France24 ☛ NATO chief Stoltenberg seeks 'at least' 40 billion euros in yearly Ukraine aid
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday urged members to commit to providing Ukraine at least 40 billion euros ($43 billion) a year in military aid, seeking to ensure long-term support as war with Russia grinds on.
RFERL ☛ Zelenskiy Meets With U.S. Lawmakers Ahead Of Speech At Shangri-La Dialogue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with a delegation of U.S. lawmakers in Singapore on June 1 to discuss further military assistance to Ukraine.
RFERL ☛ Russia Targets Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure In Latest Air Strikes
Energy infrastructure in five regions across Ukraine was damaged in the latest Russian attack, Ukrainian officials said on June 1, causing injuries and prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to appeal for the delivery of more air defenses.
