Zelensky: "I decided the timing of the counteroffensive." Russian missiles on Kiev, Ukrainian bombs on Belgorod

02:42 30 May

Zelensky: "We decided the timing of the counteroffensive"

In his traditional evening speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that a decision has been made on the timing of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
"As usual, the commander-in-chief and commanders of the operational directorates reported to the staff," Zelensky said. "Not only the supply of ammunition, not only the training of new brigades, not just our tactics. But also the timing. Timing is the most important thing. The timing of how we will move forward. We will." "Decisions have been made," he added. Zelensky did not provide further details on the launch date of the counteroffensive.

02:34 30 May

New Russian raids in the night, anti-aircraft in action in Kiev

Air defense systems went into action again in Kiev overnight, the city's military administration said after reports of several explosions in the Ukrainian capital. The alert for new Russian raids concerns several locations in central and northern Ukraine.

02:32 30 May

Joe Biden: "The Russian attack on Kiev in broad daylight was not unexpected"

The United States expected the new Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital Kiev in broad daylight.
"It's not unexpected," U.S. President Joe Biden said in response to reporters' questions. "That's why - he added - we will continue to give Ukraine everything it needs"

02:32 30 May

"Russian volunteers" claim another raid from Ukraine into Russian territory

The Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) claims another incursion into Russia from Ukraine. "Yesterday the Russian border guards celebrated their holiday. The RVC fighters congratulated them on another successful crossing of the porous state border," the group said in a Telegram message. Attached are two photos of armed men in camouflage suits and helmets seen from behind in an area of trees and tall grass. No details are given on the place of trespassing. The message states that the purposes of this last operation will be announced in the near future.

02:32 30 May

Ukrainian Parliament gives green light to 9 May Europe Day

The Ukrainian Parliament has officially voted to establish May 8 as the Day of Remembrance and Victory in World War II, in line with Western European countries, and May 9 as Europe Day, thus abandoning the previous calendar that linked Ukraine to the Russian world, where May 9 is celebrated as the Day of Victory over Nazism. RBC Ukraine reports. According to MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, 317 parliamentarians voted in favor of the bill, presented by Ukrainian President Zelensky on May 8.