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- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “appalled” by the bombing of a school in eastern Ukraine that killed around 60 people and called for civilians to be spared, his spokesman said.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that “evil has returned” to Ukraine after the Russian invasion in an emotional speech on World War II Victory Day.
- More than 170 civilians arrived in the city of Zaporizhzhia after being evacuated from Mariupol and from the Azovstal steel plant, where the militants vowed to continue fighting to the end.
- G7 leaders held a virtual meeting where they had commit to strengthen Moscow’s economic isolation and phase out its dependence on Russian energy.
- US First Lady Jill Biden made a surprise visit to her Ukrainian counterpart Olena Zelenska to celebrate Mother’s Day. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also Unannounced trip to Ukraine, where he held a meeting with Zelenskyy.
Here are all the latest updates:
Zelenskyy gives a medal to my sniffer dog
The President of Ukraine has presented the country’s famous mine-detecting dog, Patron, and its owner with a medal in recognition of their devoted service since the Russian invasion.
Pint-sized Jack Russell Terriers have been recorded to have detected more than 200 explosives and prevented their detonation since the war began on February 24.
Zelenskyy announced the award at a press conference in Kyiv with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
“Today, I want to reward the heroes of Ukraine who have cleared our mining land. And along with our heroes comes a wonderful little commando – the Patron – who not only helps neutralize explosives, but also teaches our children the necessary safety rules in high-risk areas. mine threat,” Zelenskyy said in a statement.
The award also went to the owner of Patron, an officer in the Civil Protection Service, Myhailo Iliev.
Iran opposes war in Ukraine, calls for dialogue
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has called for dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv to end the war in Ukraine.
“We are against the war in Ukraine, just as we are against the war in Yemen, in Afghanistan, in Syria, in Iraq or anywhere else in the world,” Amir-Abdollahian told a joint press conference. in Tehran on Sunday. .
We believe that the solution in Ukraine is political and that political negotiations between Russia and Ukraine must lead to an end to the war.
Lockheed Martin wants to nearly double Javelin missile production
US arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin plans to nearly double production of the Javelin missile, the anti-tank weapon that has helped Ukraine fend off Russian aggression, according to its chief executive.
James Taiclet told CBS News on Sunday that his company’s goal is to increase production to 4,000 units per year from the current 2,100 units per year. “The increase will last for the next few years,” he said.
The United States has supplied weapons worth $3.4 billion to Ukraine since the Russian invasion on February 24, including Javelins as well as artillery, anti-aircraft Stinger systems, ammunition and armor.
“We can start ramping up the heat now and ramp up production right away,” Taiclet said, noting that the company is anticipating increased demand for “high-end systems,” says Taiclet. provided in a sufficiently large quantity”.
“We are planning for the long term and not just in Javelin,” he said, noting that he expected increased demand beyond the Ukraine war due to threats from Russia and China.
Japan bans Russian oil imports ‘in principle’
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tokyo would ban Russian crude oil imports “in principle”, as part of the Group of Seven (G7) campaign to counter Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
He made the pledge following a video conference of G7 leaders on Sunday.
“For a country that relies heavily on energy imports, it was a very difficult decision. But G7 coordination is most important at a time like now,” said Mr. Kishida, according to a Japanese government statement.
Russia is Japan’s fifth-largest supplier of crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Russia has ‘forgotten’ all that matters to the winners of the Second World War: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had forgotten everything important to the winners of World War II.
Zelenskyy denounced intense Russian shelling in the east of the country, including an attack on a school that he said killed 60 people, Zelenskyy said that while Moscow prepared to celebrate the Soviet Union anniversary defeating Nazi Germany in World War II, Russian troops are attacking civilians in Ukraine.
“Russia has forgotten everything important to the victors of the Second World War,” Zelenskyy said in his nightly speech.
“Civilians simply hid in the school to avoid being shelled. It was a blow aimed at the school. Another crime by the occupiers,” he said.
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UK imposes new sanctions on Russia, Belarus
The UK is imposing new sanctions on Russia and Belarus, including a precious metal import tax and an export ban.
The UK’s Department for International Trade said the import duties, including on platinum and palladium, would target £1.7 billion ($2.10 billion) worth of trade while the export ban was worth £1.7 billion. The £250 million ($310 million) bid will target Russia’s manufacturing and heavy industry sectors.
“This far-reaching package of sanctions will do further damage to Russia’s war machine,” said International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan.
The UK has imposed a series of sanctions on Russian companies and individuals since Russia invaded Ukraine with the help of Belarus in February. The new UK sanctions bring the total value of imported and exported sanctioned products in whole or in part to more than £4 billion ($4.9 billion).
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