Day 85 in Russia’s war against Ukraine: krone.at reports live on the most important developments of the day.
The most important news in short:
- According to Ukrainian sources, Russian troops fired rockets at a convoy of civilians in the Kherson region. Three people died and six people were injured.
- An ESA mission to Mars in partnership with Russia has been suspended due to the war, which was originally set to begin in the fall. The program is now expected to start in 2028 at the earliest.
- On May 18, 1,288 bodies of civilians killed by Russian soldiers were found in the Kiev region, Ukrainian media reported. Authorities are still identifying graves.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyj has signed a law promising special state aid to all victims of the Russian occupation. This also applies to “prisoners of the Kremlin” in Crimea and Donbass.
- Given the threat of world hunger, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is stepping up pressure on Russia over its blockade of Ukrainian grain. Russia must allow safe exports, he explained.
The Russian military offensive in Ukraine is the culmination of a conflict that has been raging for years. A chronology of the events can be found here.
Source: Krone
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