Joe Biden signed into law a $ 40 billion grant to Ukraine; The Russians are preparing “referendums” on the annexation of Donbass. Athletistic features yesterday’s major events.
Joe Biden signs a $ 40 Billion Bill for Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Saturday signed a $ 40 billion support package for Ukraine. The approved bill provides $ 20 billion in total military aid, more than $ 8 billion in general economic support for Ukraine, nearly $ 5 billion in global food aid to address potential food shortages, and more than $ 1 billion in joint support for refugees.
Russia wants to occupy more Ukrainian territory
In the near future, a “referendum” is planned to be held in the territory of the occupied Donbas, as a result of which they intend to include the uncontrolled region in Russia. Such plans were announced by Leonid Slutsky, a member of the negotiating delegation of the Russian Federation, at a meeting with the head of the “DPR” Denis Pushilin. At the same time, Slutsky said that the population “is able to independently determine the status of their states in the near future by expressing their will.”
The occupiers deported Mariupol residents to Russia under the guise of evacuation
Russian troops forcibly brought Mariupol civilians to Russia. Deputy Mayor Petr Andryushchenko told the details of what was happening. According to him, the occupiers drove buses towards the Metro area and announced the evacuation of civilians. Upon landing, the Russians said the people would be taken to the village of Bezymennoye in the Azov region, where the filtration camp is located, and then sent to Russia.
The number of children who died at the hands of Russian occupiers increased
On the morning of May 21, 2022, more than 662 children suffered in Ukraine as a result of the entire armed aggression of the Russian Federation. According to official figures from juvenile prosecutors, 232 children were killed and more than 430 were injured. Children suffered the most in the Donetsk region – 145, Kyiv – 116, Kharkov – 102 region.
The shelling inspection of the Kramatorsk railway station has been completed
SBU analysis showed that the rocket attack on the train station in Kramatorsk, which killed 61 people, was carried out from the occupied part of the Donetsk region. Experts confirmed that a 9M79-1 guided single-stage solid-propellant rocket with cartridge charge was used for shelling. It is known to the general public as Point U.
Portugal will provide financial assistance to Ukraine
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa arrived in Ukraine and visited Irpin. He later met with President Volodymyr Zelensky, along with his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmygal, and signed a memorandum on financial assistance. The amount of financial assistance for Ukraine is up to 250 million euros.
Zelensky spoke about the future fate of the defenders of Mariupol
The defenders of Mariupol, who left the territory of the Azovstal plant, must be released during the exchange. The President said it all depends on what the UN, Red Cross, and Russian Federation do. On the eve of Azovstal, the last Ukrainian military group left. In total, 2,439 people left the plant, according to their data.
Moscow will study the possibility of replacing Medvedchuk for “Azov”
Russian authorities aim to study the possibility of exchanging politician Viktor Medvedchuk, detained by Ukraine’s Security Service, for Azovstal’s defenders. This was stated by a member of the negotiation process, chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs and head of the LDPR faction Leonid Slutsky.
The US economy has once again surpassed China
US economic growth this year may be higher than China’s economic growth for the first time since 1976. According to the publication, this year China’s economy will grow by only 2%, while US GDP will grow. of 2.8%. The cause of China’s economic slowdown is called the new coronavirus outbreak.
Moody’s assigned Ukraine a Caa3 level
International rating agency Moody’s Investors Service downgraded Ukraine’s long -term credit rating from Caa2 to Caa3, with a “negative” outlook. The downgrade was driven by higher risks in Ukraine’s public debt repayment due to Russia’s aggression, as well as the longer duration of active fighting that Moody’s expects.
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Source: korrespondent
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