Ukraine Russia war latest news: Trump to send weapons to Kyiv after Putin’s forces kill two in drone attack

Ukraine’s prime minister says rising strain on Russia to halt its conflict can also be vital for the protection of Europe as a complete.

Talking in regards to the in a single day assaults from Russia which killed two individuals and injured one other 20, Denys Shmyhal mentioned the western areas of the nation had been hit hardest.

“This assault is one other warning to the world that the enemy just isn’t going to cease. Now we have to extend strain on the aggressor, impose sanctions on the sectors that finance the conflict to power Russia to peace,” he mentioned on X.

“Ukraine wants extra weapons and assets from its companions to successfully counter the invader. Supporting Ukraine is a matter of safety for the entire of Europe.”

Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that two individuals have been killed and 20 others injured in an enormous barrage of in a single day assaults.

The “overwhelming majority” of the practically 600 drones and 26 missiles had been destroyed by Ukrainian air defences, Zelensky mentioned, however some hit their targets.

”Sadly, there have been hits on civilian infrastructure, together with residential buildings. As of now, 2 individuals have been reported killed in Chernivtsi. My condolences to their households and family members. Round 20 extra individuals injured within the assault are receiving all the required help,” The Ukrainian president mentioned on X.

“The tempo of Russia’s aerial strikes calls for swift choices – and it may be curbed via sanctions proper now. Powerful secondary sanctions are wanted towards everybody serving to the Russians produce drones and profiteer from oil.

“Extra air defence methods are wanted, together with investments in interceptor drones, that are already delivering good outcomes. This conflict can solely be stopped via energy. We count on not simply indicators from our companions, however actions that can save lives.”

Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister says Russia has continued to escalate the dimensions of its assaults on Ukraine, after Moscow launched 597 drones and 26 cruise missiles at targets throughout the nation.

Yulia Svyrydenko mentioned cities simply 50 km (31 miles) from the border with the European Union had been attacked, highlighting the danger to the remainder of the continent.

“Cities 1,000 km from the entrance — and simply 50 km from the EU border — had been attacked. That is quickly rising risk to all of Europe, and failure to recognise it as such solely assures the eventual price will increase with each passing day,” she mentioned.

“This cycle of escalation have to be stopped. It requires stronger sanctions, extra air defence methods, and larger funding in interceptors. Alerts are not sufficient. Lives depend upon decisive motion.”

Donald Trump on Tuesday mentioned the US would ship extra weapons to Ukraine to assist the nation defend itself towards intensifying Russian advances.

The package deal might embrace defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets however a call on the precise gear had not been made, sources mentioned. One of many individuals mentioned this might occur at a gathering on Thursday.

The Trump administration had thus far solely despatched weapons authorised by former president Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White Home didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark.

Mr Trump had pledged to swiftly finish the conflict however months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has generally criticised US spending on Ukraine’s defence, spoken favorably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine’s chief.

Nevertheless, generally he has additionally voiced help for Kyiv and expressed disappointment within the management of Russia.

Russia launched 597 drones and 26 missiles in an in a single day assault on Ukraine on Saturday, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned on Telegram.

Russian international minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in North Korea on Friday, North Korea’s state media KCNA mentioned on Saturday, the most recent go to by a senior Russian official to the remoted state amid warming ties between the international locations.

Lavrov’s go to, scheduled to Sunday, features a assembly between the international locations’ international ministers, KCNA reported.

Lavrov flew out of the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur following the ASEAN international ministers’ assembly and arrived in Wonsan, North Korea’s japanese coastal metropolis, which is dwelling to a not too long ago opened resort and identified for its missile and naval services.

Lavrov’s go to is the most recent high-level assembly between the 2 international locations amid a dramatic upgrading of their strategic cooperation that now features a mutual defence pact.

The South Korean intelligence service has mentioned North Korea could also be getting ready to deploy extra troops in July or August, after sending greater than 10,000 troopers to struggle with Russia within the conflict towards Ukraine.

North Korea has agreed to dispatch 6,000 navy engineers and builders for reconstruction in Russia’s Kursk area, the place Ukrainian forces launched a mass cross-border incursion practically a yr in the past.

Russian information companies additionally reported Lavrov’s arrival and mentioned after North Korea he’s anticipated to journey to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation assembly, which is about to happen on Monday and Tuesday.

Russia’s state TASS information company mentioned Lavrov and his North Korean counterpart, Choi Son Hui, would talk about the 40-month-old Ukraine battle and the state of affairs on the Korean peninsula.

Russia launched a brand new barrage of drones and missiles in an in a single day assault on Ukraine on Saturday, focusing on the west of the nation and killing no less than two individuals within the metropolis of Chernivtsi on the border with Romania.

Western Ukrainian cities of Lviv, Lutsk, and Chernivtsi suffered essentially the most as a result of Russian assaults, and different Ukrainian areas had been additionally hit, Overseas Minister Andriy Sybiha mentioned.

“Russia continues to escalate its terror, launching one other barrage of lots of of drones and missiles, damaging residential areas, killing and injuring civilians,” Sybiha mentioned in a publish on X, reiterating the decision for stronger sanctions towards Moscow. “Russia’s conflict machine produces lots of of technique of terror per day. Its scale poses a risk not solely to Ukraine, however to all the transatlantic group.”

Ruslan Zaparaniuk, the governor of the Chernivetskyi area, mentioned that two individuals had been killed and 14 others wounded as Russian drones and a missile struck town, situated about 40 kilometres (24 miles) from Ukraine’s border with Romania.

A number of fires broke out throughout town, and residential homes and administrative buildings had been broken, regional officers mentioned.

Within the metropolis of Lviv, on Ukraine’s border with Poland, 46 residential homes, a college constructing, town’s courts, and about 20 buildings housing small and medium-sized companies had been broken within the assault, mayor Andriy Sadovyi mentioned.