Russian deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, said that Moscow viewed US military aid to Ukraine “extremely negatively”. The medium-range high mobility artillery rocket systems are part of a new $700m tranche of security assistance from the US. Zelenskiy said Ukraine’s military forces have had some successes near Kherson and in parts of the Kharkiv region. Over 30-31 May, fighting intensified in the streets of Sievierodonetsk, with Russian forces pushing closer to the town centre. Over half of the town is likely now occupied by Russian forces, including Chechen fighters.

Source: The Guardian June 02, 2022 04:38 UTC