Here are the major events of the 1,211th day of the Russian war against Ukraine.
Thursday, June 19th, stood this way:
Struggle
- Earlier this week, a large -scale Russian attack on Keev has risen to 28, injuring 130 people, although rescue work is still underway.
- According to Ukrainian President Voludaimer Jelensky, the attack was carried out by 440 drones and 32 missiles.
- The Moscow has described the attack as an accurate strike on “military-industrial facilities in the Kaiv region”, although the level of the attack of the apartment block in the Ukrainian capital in a video footage has been shown.
- Russia has said that the Novomicolivka village of the northeastern Sumi region of Ukraine has been conquered, where Russian forces have renewed their invasion. The area was at the center of the fight by the Russian invasion of 2022.
Diplomacy
- Speaking to foreign media at a late night news conference, Russian leader Vladimir Putin dismissed fears that he was planning to attack a NATO military alliance. He said the military block and its redistribution were not threatened with Russia.
- Putin said Germany would be treated as direct actors in the War of Ukraine. Earlier this month, the German Ministry of Defense said that it is not planned to do so despite repeated requests from Ukraine.
- Putin said Germany is not considered a “neutral condition”, but “a party that supports Ukraine, and in some cases … as companion to these hatred.”
- Despite his statements, Putin said he was ready to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merge, although he expressed doubts about the role of Germany as an intermediary in the Russian-Ukraine war.
- Putin has come forward to meet Jelensky but only in the “final step” talks to end the conflict. Last month, Putin refused to attend a confrontation summit in Istanbul with the Ukrainian president.
- It is reported that Jelensky is planning to attend a NATO meeting in Hague next week, where members will discuss the increase in defense expenses by 5 percent of the total domestic product (GDP).
Destination
- Canada announced new restrictions targeting 77 persons, 39 units and 200 ships in the Russian “shadow navy” oil tankers. In addition to the restrictions, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Corne promised to Ukraine 47 1.47 billion for military support.
