Attack on Odesa port proves Ukraine not the only target for Russia – Zelensky
The Odesa port terminal that came under a Russian attack last night had 60,000 tonnes of agricultural products that had to be shipped to China.
19 July 2023
The Odesa port terminal that came under a Russian attack last night had 60,000 tonnes of agricultural products that had to be shipped to China.
Nineteen combat engagements took place in Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions during the day.
Turkey does not consider Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative to be any kind of revenge by the Kremlin because Turkey supported Sweden's application to join NATO and the de facto expansion of the Alliance's presence near the Russian border.
President Volodymyr Zelensky expects practical actions from the United Nations to ensure the security of the grain corridor, not just statements.
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration of Ukraine Olha Stefanishyna discussed further steps for the practical implementation of the Vilnius Summit decisions with the heads of missions and ambassadors of NATO member states.
On the Kupiansk axis, the "gray zone" has increased as fierce battles are ongoing while Ukraine’s Armed Forces are holding their ground.
The International Crimean Platform should form a clear understanding among Ukraine's partners that there can be no peace talks without the return of the temporarily occupied Crimea.
Prime Minister of Ireland Leo Varadkar and Prosecutor General of Ukraine Andriy Kostin visited the sites of Russian crimes in Bucha, Kyiv region.
Ukraine’s Support from International Colleagues is Growing Steadily
Ukraine's defense forces killed about 239,480 Russian invaders between February 24, 2022 and July 19, 2023, including 480 in the past 24 hours.
Over the past day, the Air Force of Ukraine carried out 12 strikes on Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment clusters, also hitting three anti-aircraft systems.
Following the two-day meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government of the EU member states and the countries of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) supported efforts to establish a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, and also advocated the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
18 July 2023
Heavy battles are ongoing in Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions. Eighteen combat engagements took place there during the day.
In Kupyansk direction, the offensive of the Russian troops was unsuccessful, the initiative is already on the side of Ukraine’s defense forces.
The UN, Türkiye, and Ukraine have enough resources to ensure the functioning of the Black Sea Grain Corridor if there is political will.
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The Defense Forces of Ukraine in the northern operational zone are fully prepared to repel any threats from the Russian Federation.
Ukraine's defense forces continue an offensive operation in the Melitopol and Berdiansk sectors and have an advantage in the battles for the village of Staromaiorske in the Donetsk region.
By announcing its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Agreement, Russia is creating major problems for many nations around the world and is trying to turn people's hunger into a weapon.
Ukrainian defenders are consolidating their positions in the areas of Mala Tokmachka - Novopokrovka and Velyka Novosilka - Urozhayne.
The situation in the eastern part of the front is difficult but under control, says Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi, commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The enemy focuses its main efforts on Kupyansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka, and Maryinka directions – 36 combat engagements took place there over the past day.
Austria is too slow to refuse from Russian gas and contributes to Russian military budget by paying for gas.
The Republic of Korea will continue providing humanitarian and non-lethal military assistance and equipment only to support Ukraine in its struggle against Russian armed aggression.
17 July 2023
Ukraine, the UN and Türkiye can jointly ensure the operation of the food corridor and the inspection of vessels. It is necessary for everyone in the world – and everyone who supports it will become a savior of life in a huge territory from Morocco to China, from Indonesia to Lebanon.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are advancing in the Tavria direction despite mined territories and the activity of Russian aircraft.
The Russian military constantly uses cluster munitions in the war against Ukraine.
Some 29 combat engagements were recorded in the Kupiansk, Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Marinka sectors over the past 24 hours, with heavy fighting raging there.
In Odesa, two explosive devices were found on the beach in the city's Peresypskyi district.
In the Kupiansk direction in Kharkiv region, the enemy is conducting active assault operations.