By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Russia says it carried out a massive strike on Kyiv and its region, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Volodymyr Zelensky to focus on ending the war. Rubio also denied a suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine, according to France 24.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia has carried out 76 attacks on energy infrastructure since Donald Trump announced a truce. Strikes left tens of thousands of families without electricity and caused two deaths and 12 injuries, including two children, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.
🌍 World · Source: Le Monde ·
Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Donald Trump of encouraging Vladimir Putin after the suspension of new US sanctions against Russia, provided for under the Graham Act. The Ukrainian president calls on Kyiv’s allies to maintain pressure on Moscow, while fighting and strikes targeting energy infrastructure continue, according to his social media statements.
🌍 World · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Donald Trump says neither he nor Elon Musk restricted the Ukrainian army’s access to Starlink’s military capabilities and insists Washington imposed no limits on Starshield, SpaceX’s system. The US president spoke days after calling for Volodymyr Zelensky’s departure, while the European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, according to La Presse.
🌍 World · Source: Lapresse ·
Volodymyr Zelensky believes Ukraine could not hold out if the United States officially sided with Russia. The Ukrainian president criticised several decisions by Donald Trump, including on sanctions and Russian diesel, while saying he hoped for a change of position, according to NBC.
🌍 World · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
La Liga: Mourinho tells Yan Diomandé to improve his finishing at Real MadridJosé Mourinho, Real Madrid manager, believes Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé must improve his finishing to fulfil his potential. After Sunday’s win over Sevilla, he praised his movement but urged the 19-year-old to manage his final actions better, according to Punch, citing Fabrizio Romano.The week in Africa
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