► A Russian strike kills seven people, including a child, in northeastern Ukraine
A Russian nighttime strike killed seven people, including a child, in northeastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Tuesday, November 19.
The drone strike targeted the Sumy region, bordering Russia, which has seen an increase in deadly bombings.
“This night, a drone hit Hlukhiv, destroying a dormitory in one of the educational institutions. At the moment, we tragically know that seven people, including a child, were killed in this attack.Volodymyr Zelensky said, adding that other victims could be trapped under the rubble.
► The G20 supports “initiatives” for a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine
The G20 member countries said they were in favor of “any constructive initiative” aimed at a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine, in their joint declaration from the Rio de Janeiro summit published.
“We welcome all relevant and constructive initiatives in favor of a just peace” et « durable » in Ukraine, say members of the group of the largest economies on the planet, which includes Russia.
► A Russian delegation to North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met the Russian Minister of Natural Resources in Pyongyang on Monday, according to the official North Korean agency KCNA, in a context of strengthening ties between the two countries, particularly in the war in Ukraine.
Referring to a historic defense agreement with Russia that Pyongyang has just ratified, Kim Jong Un called, during his meeting with Minister Alexander Kozlov, to “further promote intergovernmental trade, economic, scientific and technological exchanges”according to the agency. The meeting took place the same day a delegation from a Russian military academy arrived in Pyongyang, according to KCNA, which did not provide further details.
► Long-range missiles: this could be a “game changer”
The green light given to kyiv by the United States to use its long-range missiles against Russia “could be a game changer”declared Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriï Sybiga.
“This could be a game changer. The further Ukraine can strike, the shorter the war will be (…) This could have a very positive impact on the battlefield”he told the press before a meeting of the UN Security Council to mark 1,000 days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Emmanuel Macron judged “quite good” the decision of the United States.
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