May 12, 2024
Ukraine war in the live ticker
+++ 03:02 Zelenskyj: Ukraine carries out counterattacks in Kharkiv region +++
After the Russian offensive in the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv, the Ukrainian army is carrying out counterattacks, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky. The troops’ main task at the moment is to “disrupt the Russian attack plans,” says Zelensky in his evening video speech. The troops must now “give the initiative back” to Ukraine.
+++ 01:46 Ukraine: Russian attacks on Sumy Oblast kill a civilian +++
According to the regional administration, Russian armed forces shelled ten communities in the northeastern Ukrainian oblast of Sumy during the day. At least 93 explosions were reported in Sumy Oblast in the last 24 hours. A 37-year-old woman was killed in a rocket attack on the outskirts of the northeastern city of Sumy, it said. The attack was directed against local infrastructure, it said, without giving further details about the target or the consequences.
+++ 23:49 Canada takes part in Ukraine peace summit +++
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will take part in the upcoming global peace summit for Ukraine. The summit will take place on June 15 and 16 in Switzerland and will focus on peace in Ukraine in accordance with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s 10-point peace formula, a plan that calls for a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from occupied Ukrainian territories provides. “The first peace summit for Ukraine will take place in June – and Canada will be there,” Trudeau writes on X. “I look forward to joining other world leaders in advancing our shared goal of a just and lasting peace for Ukraine. “
+++ 23:06 Scholz warns against Russian influence on European and state elections +++
Chancellor Olaf Scholz warns against Russian influence in the upcoming European and state elections. There are attempts from outside to influence the European and state elections, says the SPD politician at the “RND on Site” stage talk by the Germany editorial network. Scholz called the reports about money payments to AfD politicians “disturbing.” This must now be determined and proven by the responsible authorities, adds Scholz. “There is actually an incredible amount of Russian disinformation circulating in election campaigns.”
+++ 22:00 Scholz appeals to Ukrainian refugees to take up work +++
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has appealed to Ukrainian war refugees in Germany to take up work quickly. “We would like those who are here from Ukraine, as long as they are able to work, to work now,” said the SPD politician at the “RND on Site” stage talk organized by the Germany editorial network in Potsdam. “We have paid for integration courses and language courses and that is why we now want to encourage many people to work with a big job boost,” the Chancellor continued. “Many people are already doing that, it has to be said, but there are a few hundred thousand more that are urgently needed on the job market,” said Scholz. “And my advice to everyone is to do the same.”
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