9:52
“They are bastards and geeks. As long as I am alive, I will do everything to make them disappear”: Medvedev more virulent than ever on Telegram
Former President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev published this Tuesday a new message on his Telegram account, where he usually shares violent protrusions. The message he wrote this morning is no exception.
“I am often asked why I am so harsh in my posts on Telegram. The answer is that I hate them. They are bastards and geeks. They want Russia dead. And as long as I am alive, I will do everything to make them disappear”.
The one who is today vice-president of the Security Council of Russia did not specify if his message was addressed to the Ukrainian government, to the Ukrainians, or also to the Westerners whom he is used to taking to task.
9:38
“The enemy continues to destroy Severodonetsk”: the governor of the Lugansk region provides an update on the situation in Donbass
The governor of the Lugansk region Sergei Gaïdaï broadcast this Tuesday on Telegram a progress report on the situation in Severodonetsk, a city in Donbass where major fighting is taking place between Ukrainians and Russians.
“Currently, the enemy continues to destroy Severodonetsk, the fighting continues. The Russian assault in the direction of Novookhtyrka and Voronove has been repelled. In the Bilohorivka sector, the enemy continues to resort to sabotage and groups of recognition,” he explained.
He also assured that Moscow had suffered significant material losses, “a tank, three artillery systems, two armored combat vehicles, a car and two arms depots”.
9:26
British intelligence assures that the Ukrainians have regained ground in Severodonetsk
In its daily progress report broadcast on social networks, the intelligence service of the British Ministry of Defense indicated that the Ukrainians had gained ground in Severodonetsk, but that the objective of the Russians remained indeed to control the whole of the town.
“This weekend, Ukrainian forces regained ground in Severodonetsk, but Russian forces continue to occupy the eastern districts of the city. Russia’s strategy is undoubtedly to cut off the Severodonetsk region from the north and south,” the statement first read.
Before specifying that the Russian objectives had not changed. “Russia gained ground on the southern axis of Popasna during May but its advances were halted over the weekend. Heavy shelling near the Izium area suggests that Russia is planning to relaunch an offensive on the north axis.
“Russia must certainly advance on one of these axes to translate tactical gains into operational successes, and to progress towards its political objective of controlling Donetsk Oblast.”
8:25
Ukraine already exhibits the ongoing war at the museum
Inaugurated on May 8, an exhibition entitled “Ukraine – Crucifixion” is currently being held at the Museum of the History of Ukraine in World War II in kyiv.
It brings together authentic objects collected between April 4 and May 5, particularly in the liberated region north of kyiv. In particular, you can see military boots, personal notes and credit cards of Russian soldiers killed at the front.
Passports are also presented, showing the youth of the Russian soldiers. Finally, the visitor can observe missiles embedded in a window.
“Here you can see and touch the war with your finger,” Commissioner Iouri Savtchouk told Agence France-Presse. “That’s also the goal: to shock people into realizing what’s going on.”
4:03
Russia expands list of Americans banned from entering
Russian diplomacy on Monday extended its list of American citizens banned from entering Russia, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, in retaliation for similar sanctions imposed by Washington in connection with the offensive in Ukraine.
At the end of May, Moscow released a list of 963 personalities banned from Russian soil, including US President Joe Biden, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and actor Morgan Freeman.
4:03
Washington accuses Moscow of “intimidating” US media correspondents
The United States on Monday accused Russia of “intimidating” American media correspondents in Moscow, summoned by Russian diplomacy who threatened them with reprisals because of American sanctions.
“The Russian Foreign Ministry has summoned your colleagues to ‘explain to them the consequences of their government’s hostile line in the media sphere’,” US Foreign Ministry spokesman Ned Price told reporters in Washington.
“Let’s be clear, the Kremlin is waging an all-out attack on freedom of the press, access to information and truth,” he said, denouncing a “clear and blatant effort to intimidate independent journalists” .