The conflict in Ukraine has entered its 911th day with ongoing developments on multiple fronts. The United States has announced a new round of military assistance worth $125 million for Ukraine, including air defense munitions and antiarmor missiles. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed support for Ukraine’s path towards joining the European Union. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to engage in talks with Russia to end the war and offered assistance as a friend.
On the fighting front, Russia declared a state of emergency after a drone attack in Voronezh, while Ukraine’s Navy confirmed the destruction of a ferry in Kavkaz used for delivering fuel and weapons to occupied Crimea. In response, Russia suspended a ferry service following a Ukrainian attack on a vessel carrying fuel. A Russian attack in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region resulted in civilian casualties, raising international concern.
Amidst the conflict, former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not risk a catastrophe at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Meanwhile, the US imposed sanctions on over 400 entities and individuals, including Chinese companies supporting Russia’s war efforts. The European Commission rejected requests from Hungary and Slovakia to mediate consultations with Ukraine over sanctions on Russian oil producer Lukoil. These developments highlight the complex and ongoing nature of the conflict in Ukraine as it persists into its 911th day.
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