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• The total combat losses of the enemy from 24.02.2022 to 30.05.2023 Ukraine MOD 30 May 2023
• Moscow, Kiev targeted by drone strikes as fighting intensifies Press TV 30 May 2023 -- Both Ukraine and Russia reported on Tuesday morning that their capitals have been targeted by drones coming from the other side, as fighting between the warring neighbors intensifies.
• Russia Launches New Deadly Air Strikes On Kyiv; Drones Hit Moscow Buildings RFE/RL 30 May 2023 -- Russia launched a fresh wave of drone strikes on Kyiv on May 30 - the fourth attack in three days - killing at least one person and wounding several others, but Ukrainian authorities said most of the drones were shot down by the capital's air defenses, while Moscow was subjected to a rare drone attack that damaged several buildings.
• Russian Governor Says Ukrainian Artillery Fire On Shelter In Belgorod Region Kills One RFE/RL 30 May 2023 -- One person was killed and two injured in the Belgorod region of Russia as a result of shelling of a temporary shelter for civilians, the governor of the region said on May 30.
• Putin Confirms Russian Strike on Ukrainian Military Intel HQ in Kiev Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had been hit in an overnight Russian missile strike. The strike followed a series of threats by senior Main Intelligence Directorate officials to "kill Russians" around the world.
• Ukraine Attacked Moscow With 8 UAVs, All Drones Downed - Russian Defense Ministry Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- Earlier in the day, the Russian capital's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said several buildings had been slightly damaged by the drone attack.

Ukraine

• Ukraine pressing South Korea for weapons supplies IRNA 30 May 2023 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged South Korea to provide military equipment such as anti-aircraft systems to Ukraine amid a conflict with Russia.
• Coordination of agreements of the President of Ukraine: online meeting with representatives of the Office of the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom took place in the Office of the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 30 May 2023
• We continue consolidating partners to make Ukrainian air defense as effective as possible - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 30 May 2023
• Coordination of agreements of the President of Ukraine: video call with representatives of political and security leadership of Poland took place President of Ukraine 30 May 2023
• Ihor Zhovkva participated in the 18th GLOBSEC-2023 International Security Forum President of Ukraine 30 May 2023
• President of Ukraine had a meeting with the Atlantic Council delegation President of Ukraine 30 May 2023
• President discussed localization of production in Ukraine with representatives of the British company BAE Systems President of Ukraine 30 May 2023

Russia

• Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu holds special teleconference Russia MoD 30 May 2023 -- Today, the National Centre for State Defence Control has hosted a special teleconference with leadership of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation chaired by Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu.
• Foreign Ministry statement in connection with Ukraine's attempted terrorist attacks in the Moscow Region Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 30 May 2023
• Answer to question about drone attack on Moscow and Moscow Region President of Russia 30 May 2023 -- The President answered a question by Director General of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives Svetlana Chupsheva on the drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow Region.
• Russian foreign minister: West supporting 'genocide' in Ukraine Press TV 30 May 2023 -- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has condemned the US-led West for its support of what he called "genocide" in Ukraine.
• Russia: West's military support cannot change Ukraine war 'outcome' Press TV 30 May 2023 -- The Western military support for Ukraine would not change the outcome of the conflict but it will only prolong hostilities, Russia's defense chief has said, hours after drone attacks on Kiev and Moscow.
• Russia Reacts Harshly to Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks With NATO Weapons - Shoigu Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- The Russian armed forces are reacting as harshly as possible to terrorist attacks by Ukraine against civilians in Russia using NATO weapons, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
• Kremlin on UAV Attack on Moscow: This is Kiev's 'Response' to Russia's Successful Strike Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- The Tuesday drone attack on Moscow was Kiev's response to Russia's successful strikes on one of the Ukrainian decision-making centers on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
• Russia's New Top-Notch Eye in the Sky to Spy on Kiev's Military Facilities - Source Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- Satellite reconnaissance provides high-quality data that can be used for various purposes. Data collected this way can be used to track the movement of troops, ships, and aircraft, and to monitor the activities of other countries.

United States

• US Providing $300 Million in More Aid for Ukraine VOA 30 May 2023 -- The United States will provide another $300 million in new military aid for Ukraine in a package that is expected to include munitions for Ukraine's Patriot missile defense system, defense officials tell VOA.
• US Still Considering Supplying Ukraine With ATACMS Missile Systems Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- The United States is still considering supplying Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), US President Joe Biden said.

NATO

United Nations

• IAEA Director General Statement to United Nations Security Council IAEA 30 May 2023 -- I thank the President of the Security Council in allowing me the opportunity today to update you on IAEA activities concerning safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine. Your own personal conviction in supporting me and the work of the IAEA has been remarkable. I also thank the Council for their continuing support for the IAEA's efforts. I will also lay out the basic principles needed to prevent a nuclear accident.
• IAEA chief outlines five principles to avert nuclear 'catastrophe' in Ukraine UN News 30 May 2023 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Tuesday urged the UN Security Council to unambiguously support five principles aimed at preventing a nuclear accident amid the war in Ukraine, now in its 15th month.
• IAEA Chief Puts Forth 5 Principles to Protect Zaporozhye NPP Sputnik 30 May 2023 -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday proposed five principles to protect the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, including a ban on shelling toward and from the site.

Foreign Reactions

• Republic of Moldova: 7 individuals listed - for their destabilising actions and for undermining the territorial integrity of Ukraine Council of Europe 30 May 2023 -- The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures against 7 individuals under two distinct sanctions frameworks: a recently established regime targeting persons responsible for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening the sovereignty and independence of the Republic of Moldova, and the regime addressing the actions which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
• Russia's actions have violated all pillars of nuclear safety and security: UK statement at the Security Council UK FCDO 30 May 2023 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
• Taiwan Says China Sees Invasion Of Ukraine As 'Test Case' For Its Own Designs RFE/RL 30 May 2023 -- Since Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Taiwan has kept a close eye on the war and how Kyiv has fared.
• South Africa grants BRICS leaders immunity for August summit Press TV 30 May 2023 -- South Africa says it will provide diplomatic immunity to all leaders attending a summit of the BRICS group in August, in a move to protect the conference.

News Reports

• Latest in Ukraine: IAEA Chief Presents Principles for Preventing a Nuclear Accident in Ukraine VOA 30 May 2023 -- The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said the world is "fortunate" that a nuclear accident has not yet happened in Ukraine and issued a set of five principles to help ensure the safety and security of Europe's largest nuclear power plant, which is located in the country.
• Latest in Ukraine: Debris Damages Kyiv After Ukraine Downs Russian Drones VOA 30 May 2023 -- Russia carried out what Ukrainian officials called a "massive attack" early Tuesday targeting Kyiv with more than 20 drones that Ukraine's air defenses destroyed.