1. Zelenskyy Promises to 'do Whatever It Takes' To Take Down Russian Troops as War Sets to Begin Day 152
As war intensified within East Europe, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday vowed to do everything he could to do as much harm on Russian invaders as is possible. In his regular evening video address, infused with confidence Zelenskyy declared as the Day of Ukrainian Statehood, which he declared last year. The president who is in a state of crisis said: "Ukrainians will never give up their sovereignty. They will not be shattered in two, as it been seen many times."
The annual holiday is scheduled to be celebrated on the 28th of July, Zelenskyy stressed it is an important time to plan ahead, because the holiday is commemorated by the "cruel conflict." In his address to his fellow citizens, dressed with the usual military uniforms, Zelenskyy urged citizens to "celebrate in the midst of such a gruesome conflict during the 6th month of the year," adding that "after eight years of fighting for eight years in Donbass...but we will commemorate this holiday because Ukrainians are not broken.
In case you are wondering, to be aware, the Day of Ukrainian Statehood was established by Zelenskyy in the year 2000 to honor the late ruler of Ukraine, Prince Volodymyr the Great. It's celebrated the same day as The Day of Baptism of Rus and is element of the country's rich past. "The Day of Ukrainian Statehood will affirm the bond of Ukrainians today living alongside the many generations of our nation's people. The Ukrainian experience in building the state and our culture, identity and Ukrainian personality are more than 1,000 decades old." Zelensky said.
Zelensky declared that people who are unaware of the wars Ukraine was fighting, were exploiting the warriors. "Only those who don't comprehend the meaning of historiography and are not convinced of the significance of it could strike us. In light of all the things our people have endured, at the same time, what we've learned over the years," Zelenskyy said
2. Even occupiers admit that we'll take on Zelenskyy.
Concerning radio communications between Russian troops and family members, the Zelenskyy stated that in various transcripts Russian occupiers acknowledged that Ukraine might take on the conflict. "We see this in conversations every day. What they tell their families to whom they speak," Zelenskyy stated. As he sat in the spirit the President also said the supporters of Ukraine will "do everything possible to inflict maximum possible harm on the enemy, and to rally for Ukraine as the support they can."
3. US "considering" To Declare Russia the State Sponsor of Terrorism During the War In Ukraine
The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to intensify and escalate despite both sides signing an agreement to export grain and grain exports, and the United States is seriously "considering" the possibility of declaring Moscow as a "state supporter of terrorism". in an interview on Radio Liberty/Radio Free Europe, US ambassador for Ukraine Bridget Brink said that the decision to declare Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism in the context of the war in Ukraine "requires careful consideration" with respect to American laws. She added that the US had already implemented various measures on Moscow as well as Washington's partners and allies.
Additionally Brink, the US ambassador to Ukraine has also stated that Russia was ostracized from funding by international financial institutions and has been prevented from Moscow from using funds from the central bank in order to pay its debt. Brink stressed, "We use all available options available to help a country which is an appropriate sponsor. But, we also take an official declaration to be serious. We will continue to keep Russia accountable in accordance to our law. Brink's remarks occurred during a time when the US delegation went to Kyiv and had a meeting the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who pleaded for Washington's ongoing support for the conflict. The American delegation that included Rep. Adam Smith, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, was also the latest group of prominent Americans to travel to war-ravaged Ukraine. READ | North Korea derides US echoing Russia's 'biological weapons' in Ukraine claims
In addition to the US ambassador to Ukraine declaring that Washington considered declaring Russia as a "state supporter of terrorism", US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already backed Kyiv's request to acknowledge the same status as Moscow. Pelosi even declared Russian president Vladimir Putin a 'coward'.
4. US diplomats criticize the attack against Ukraine's Odesa port
Since Putin declared that he would launch a "special" operations by the military in Ukraine the US has been one of the most ardent supporters of Kyiv from supplying weapons to distributing funds to the country in turmoil, Washington has attempted to aid Ukraine as well as other allies of the West like the UK. But the situation is getting worse as Russia continues to wage an offensive in Ukraine in recent days several top US diplomats have voiced their displeasure of Ukraine's Odesa port just a few days before Moscow and Kyiv reached an agreement on grain exports, which was brokered with Turkey in conjunction with Turkey and the United Nations (UN).
US State Department spokeswoman Ned Price joined US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in condemning "Russia's military strike" on the town of Odessa. It is also important to be noted that following this attack Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar claimed that the Russians claimed that they had "nothing to have to do" in the incident that took place on city of Odessa. Ukrainian port town. Zelenksyy also stated that the attack of Sunday "destroyed the possibility" of dialog with Russia.
5. Russian Tank Attack in Eastern Donetsk Kills 4 Foreign fighters from the US, Canada & Sweden
Four foreign fighters which included two Americans as well as two Canadians, Canadian and one Swedish citizen, were killed last week when an Russian tank fired at them during an hour-long fight at the frontline of Eastern Donetsk region. Ruslan Miroshnichenko, commanding officer of foreign combatants confirmed the news to Politico.
According to the commander of foreign fighters The commander of the foreign fighters said that they were killed by Americans victims were Luke "Skywalker" Lucyszyn and Bryan Young, alongside Emile-Antoine Roy-Sirois from Canada as well as Edvard Selander Patrignani, a native of Sweden. In addition, Miroshnichenko said that the fighters were part of the special operations unit of the Territorial Defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The unit was located close to Siversk which is a town located in the eastern Donetsk Oblast, which was the subject of Russian attacks.
* Attack on Odesa Port
A one day following Moscow and Kyiv reached an agreement that will allow the resumption of significant grain exports out of Ukraine, Russian missile strikes on Saturday struck Odesa, the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and shattered any possibility for further cooperation between both nations.
* More murdered in Ukraine
The Russian forces unleashed a barrage missiles on one of the airports in central Ukraine and killed at least three people, according to according to AP. Additionally, Ukrainian forces also launched rocket attacks on the crossings of rivers in Russia's occupied southern region. The strikes came just moments before Moscow and Kyiv reached agreements in conjunction with United Nations and Turkey that were designed to stop the food crisis that is sweeping the globe.
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