There is a symbolic image of the tragedy that the citizens of Ukraine experience every day, 374 days after the invasion of Russia. In this image, shared by the embassy in Kiev in Italy, is the photo of Kateryna, a young girl from the town of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, known for its proximity to the largest nuclear power plant built on the European continent. Kateryna was found this way by rescuers who intervened after a missile hit her home during another Russian raid. The building literally collapsed, but he managed to save his cat under piles of rubble, waiting for help in his arms for hours.
In that single attack, 10 people lost their lives. On Thursday morning, a Russian S-300 missile struck a residence in Zaporizhzhia. Overall, rescuers rescued 11 people, while another 20 were evacuated from the seriously damaged building.
How is the war going in Ukraine?
On the front line of the war, the situation becomes increasingly difficult for the besieged Ukrainians at Bakhmut in Donbass, where the Russians have been advancing for days. The latest British Defense Intelligence update explains how Ukraine’s city’s defenses are under increasing and severe pressure with ongoing intense fighting in and around the city. Russian regular army forces and Wagner group mercenaries made further advances on the northern outskirts of the city, which is now vulnerable to Russian attacks from three sides. In the past 36 hours, two important bridges have been destroyed in the perspective of slowing the advance of the invaders as Ukraine continues to bring its elite troops to the front in a grueling attempt to save time. In fact, in a few weeks, the preparations for the new battalions, which have completed their training in NATO countries affiliated with Kiev, will be completed. But nothing is certain yet about the arrival of the new weapons that Zelensky demands, and above all the tanks and military aircraft that could turn the tide of the war.
Tajani in Abu Dhabi seeks a new way of dialogue
“We’re working for peace, to keep Russia calmer. We’ve said that to the Indians as well. Now let’s see how the United Arab Emirates will act, we’re always pushing for a dialogue, Blinken and Lavrov – both – even as they pass – New They met in Delhi and talked briefly, important…”. Even in Abu Dhabi, underlined by Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Italy follows the line on the need for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
“We must always leave the door of diplomacy open, although it is not easy, there is a war. We start from the assumption that we want peace, there is no way we can continue to fight, but peace cannot be surrender. Ukraine, that’s the point,” repeats the deputy prime minister. On the statements of Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov about Berlusconi, Deputy Prime Minister observes: “Everyone knows that Berlusconi is a reasonable person, he has always been a peacemaker. Berlusconi is on the side of the West. He was very disappointed with Putin. Pratica di Mare “He wanted the spirit to continue, for China to continue as a major competitor. He wanted to lure Russia to the West, which he achieved by preventing the invasion of Georgia with Sarkozy,” he observes.
Source: Today IT
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