Title: The advance of the Ukrainian army against Russia: the latest information hour by hour
Introduction :
In the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the Ukrainian army continues its counter-offensive and breaks through the Russian defense lines. This breakthrough is generating a lot of interest and following, with important developments emerging regularly. In this article, we offer you to follow hour by hour the latest information on the development of the situation in Ukraine.
5:53 p.m .: Antony Blinken salutes the resilience of Ukrainians in the “cellars of death”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the “death cellars”, a school in northern Ukraine where villagers were held in inhumane conditions by Russian soldiers. After his visit, Blinken praised the extraordinary resilience of the Ukrainian people in the face of the Russian invasion.
5:37 p.m .: Former Zelensky ally Igor Kolomoisky sent to court for corruption
Ukrainian billionaire Igor Kolomoisky, who had supported the candidacy of President Volodymyr Zelensky, has been charged with alleged embezzlement of funds from a bank for an amount of more than 9.2 billion hryvnias (233 million euros). This indictment raises questions about the integrity of some of Zelensky’s political allies.
3:05 p.m.: No participation by Vladimir Putin in the G20
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not participate in the G20 leaders’ summit and will not make an intervention by videoconference. The absence marks the second consecutive year that Putin has refused to attend this international event, which raises questions about relations between Russia and the rest of the international community.
12:01 p.m.: The Ukrainian army is making progress in its counter-offensive, announces the head of NATO
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, affirms that the Ukrainian army achieves a breakthrough in the Russian defense lines and advances in its counter-offensive against the troops of Moscow. This progress demonstrates the importance of NATO’s support and its determination to help Ukraine in this conflict.
11:47 a.m.: Handover of frozen Russian assets to Ukraine sparks Kremlin outrage
The United States’ handover of $5.4 million in frozen Russian assets to Ukraine provokes indignation in the Kremlin. The latter considers this seizure of assets as illegitimate, whether public or private. This situation reflects the ongoing tensions between Russia and the United States in the context of the conflict in Ukraine.
11:32 a.m.: British American Tobacco sells its operations in Russia and Belarus
British tobacco giant, British American Tobacco (BAT), announces the sale of its operations in Russia and Belarus to local group executives. This decision follows the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and illustrates the economic impact of the conflict on international companies.
Conclusion :
The situation in Ukraine continues to evolve rapidly, with important developments on the ground and on the international scene. The Ukrainian army is making progress in its counter-offensive against Russian troops, sparking both resilience and outrage. This news is being carefully monitored and we will continue to update you with the latest information throughout this crisis.