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• Russia-Installed Governor Claims 22 Killed In 'Double Tap' Attack In Kherson Region RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- The Russia-installed governor of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine said 22 people were killed and 15 were injured in the town of Sadove in shelling by Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine

• Supply of Aircraft, Training for Pilots and Engineers, and Joint Production of Ammunition: Results of the Meeting between the Presidents of Ukraine and France President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• Defense Cooperation, Restoration of Critical Infrastructure, and Use of Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Purposes: Ukraine and France Have Signed Four Documents President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Delegations of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• The Head of State Met with the Heads of Leading French Companies President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• Ukraine's Defense Needs and Increase in Production: President Met with Representatives of the French Defense and Industrial Complex in Paris President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• New Military Assistance Package and Further Support: the President of Ukraine met with the President of the USA President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• The President Met with the President of the National Assembly of France President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024
• This Russian Regime Does Not Recognize Borders, Even Europe Is Not Enough for It - President's Address to the National Assembly of France President of Ukraine 07 Jun 2024

Russia

• Russia blasts Ukraine's use of US missiles to target civilians in Luhansk Press TV 07 Jun 2024 -- Russia has slammed Kiev after Ukrainian forces caused dozens of casualties in a "massive" attack using US-supplied Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) long-range missiles, targeting civilian buildings in the Russian-controlled city of Luhansk.
• Total of 50 People Injured After Lugansk Missile Attack - LPR Health Minister Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- The total of 50 people suffered injuries after Ukraine attacked residential areas of Lugansk on Friday, and 10 of them are in serious condition, Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) Health Minister Natalia Pashchenko said.
• Russian Aviation Destroys 2 Unmanned Ukrainian Boats Heading Towards Crimea Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- Russian aviation has destroyed two unmanned boats of the Ukrainian navy in the Black Sea, which were heading towards Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
• Ukraine Loses Up to 2,850 Soldiers in Fights With Russia's Battlegroup Zapad - MoD Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- Russia's Battlegroup Zapad took better positions in the past week, while the Ukrainian military lost up to 2,850 soldiers in clashes, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
• Lugansk Residential Areas Deliberately Struck by Five US-Made ATACMS Missiles - Russian MoD Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- Ukrainian forces targeted residential areas of Lugansk with five US ATACMS missiles, four of which were intercepted by Russian air defenses while one hit two apartment buildings, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated on Friday.
• Zaporozhye Plant's Relaunch Possible Only After Ukraine Conflict Settled - Governor Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- The Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP) can only be put into operation after the end of the special military operation in Ukraine, as there are no guarantees that the nuclear facility will not be targeted by the Ukrainian armed forces until then, Zaporozhye Region Governor Yevgeny Balitsky told Sputnik.
• Russia Views Macron's Remarks Very Provocative, Escalating Tensions on Continent - Kremlin Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- Russia considers the recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron on assistance to Kiev to be very provocative and escalating tensions on the continent, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
• Ukraine Used Phosphorus Munitions Near Energodar This Spring - Russian Military Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- The Ukrainian armed forces used a drone carrying white phosphorus munitions against a town near the city of Energodar in the Zaporozhye region this March during the presidential election in Russia, a commander of one of the units of the 1197th regiment of the Russian armed forces told Sputnik.

United States

• Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - June 07, 2024 DOD
• Memorandum on Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 The White House 07 Jun 2024
• Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting The White House 07 Jun 2024
• Readout of President Biden's Meeting with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine The White House 07 Jun 2024
• United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 07 Jun 2024 -- As President Biden announced today in France, the United States is sending Ukraine a significant new package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to support the Ukrainian military as it fights to repel Russia's assault near Kharkiv.
• Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 07 Jun 2024 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
• Austin: U.S., Allies, Partners United in Ukraine's Defense From Expansionist Russia DoD News 07 Jun 2024 -- Europe now faces new dangers from an aggressive and expansionist Russia, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today during a meeting with French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu in Paris.
• US authorizes $225 million in Ukraine military assistance VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden has signed an additional $225 million military package for Ukraine to support its forces as they fight Russia's assault near Kharkiv, said a statement Friday.
• Biden Ties Sacrifices Made By WWII Heroes To Defense Of Democracy Today RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden drew on the heroism of U.S. soldiers who scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc in the D-Day invasion 80 years ago to rally for the defense of democracy at home and abroad and "stay true to what America stands for."
• At hallowed WWII battleground, Biden makes case for unity on Ukraine VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- Standing alone atop a concrete bunker dug into a 100-foot cliff overlooking the cold, choppy waters off Normandy's coast, U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday explained why he came to the French countryside to deliver a forceful speech drawing a straight line from the past to the present.
• Biden looks to persuade G7 leaders to endorse $50B loan for Ukraine using interest from Russian assets VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- U.S. President Joe Biden is aiming to persuade leaders of the world's seven richest economies on a plan that could potentially provide up to $50 billion in loans for Ukraine's war effort by using interest from frozen Russian assets held in Western financial institutions.
• Biden Announces $225Mln Aid Package for Ukraine Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- US President Joe Biden on Friday announced an additional $225 million to help Ukraine rebuild its electric grid.

NATO

• NATO and Ukraine deepen innovation cooperation at the NATO-Ukraine Defence Innovators Forum NATO 07 Jun 2024 -- On 4-6 June, NATO and Ukraine took further steps to enhance cooperation to address most pressing technological challenges in the defence and security.
• NATO's Bauer Says There Should Be No Limits on Ukraine's Ability to Strike Inside Russia Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- NATO's top military officer Rob Bauer said on Friday there should be no limits on Ukraine's ability to strike military targets deeper inside Russian territory.
• NATO Official Says Alliance Must Review French Plan to Send Trainers to Ukraine Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- NATO's top military officer Adm. Rob Bauer said on Friday regarding France's proposal to send military trainers to Ukraine that the NATO alliance must first have discussions on this matter before any planning moves forward.
• NATO has no plans for troop deployment to Ukraine: NATO chief People's Daily 07 Jun 2024 -- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said here on Thursday that NATO has no plans to deploy forces to Ukraine.

United Nations

• Ukraine: Security Council hears of escalating toll of Kharkiv attacks UN News 07 Jun 2024 -- A recent escalation in fighting in Ukraine, particularly in the Kharkiv region, has left nearly 200 people dead, displaced thousands more and further crippled critical infrastructure, with implications for global food security, a senior UN humanitarian said on Friday.
• With Deadly Offensive in Kharkiv, Last Month Civilian Casualties in Ukraine Hit Highest Level Since June 2023, Deputy Relief Chief Tells Security Council UN Security Council 07 Jun 2024 -- Ahead of an international summit for peace in Ukraine to be held in Switzerland on 15-16 June, a senior United Nations official told the Security Council today that May saw the highest number of civilian casualties in a single month since June 2023 as she detailed the humanitarian situation amidst ongoing offensives in the country's north-east.
• UN: Casualties in Ukraine in May highest in nearly a year VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- A senior U.N. humanitarian official expressed concern Friday about rising casualties in Ukraine, saying the toll in May was the highest in nearly a year, and that more than half of the casualties could be attributed to Russia's recent offensive in the Kharkiv region.

Foreign Reactions

• EU trade support measures for Ukraine enter into force European External Action Service (EEAS) 07 Jun 2024 -- The suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports to the European Union have been extended for another year, following today's entry into force of the regulation adopted by the Council on 13 May.
• European Commission Recommends Opening Accession Talks With Ukraine, Moldova RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- The European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, recommended opening accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova, saying they are sufficiently prepared for the formal opening of the process, which would eventually lead to their becoming members of the European Union.
• Secretary Blinken thanked Minister Černochová for aid the Czech Republic provides to Ukraine Czech Republic Ministry of Defence & Armed Forces 07 Jun 2024 -- Minister of Defence of the Czech Republic Jana Černochová welcomed the Secretary of State of the United Stated of America Antony Blinken at the Prague-Kbely Air Force Base.
• Foreign Minister Tsahkna at a video meeting with Kuleba: we must think outside the box to help Ukraine to victory Estonia MFA 07 Jun 2024 -- Today 7 June, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna attended a video meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba and the foreign ministers of Nordic countries and Baltic States.
• France Close To Forming Coalition Of Military Instructors For Ukraine, Macron Says RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- French President Emmanuel Macron says he wants to finalize the creation of a coalition of military instructors for Ukraine and begin Kyiv's EU accession talks by the end of the month.
• French Arms Maker KNDS Finalizes Plan to Create Ukraine Subsidiary Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- The French-German arms maker KNDS finalized the creation of a subsidiary in Ukraine on Friday, during a ceremony broadcast by the BFMTV news website.
• China defends Ukraine stance ahead of Switzerland peace summit VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- China is pushing back against criticism by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week, denying claims it is pressuring countries not to attend next weekend's peace conference in Switzerland and putting forward its own peace plan for the Ukraine war.
• The Security Council should reject categorically Russia's illegal assault on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 07 Jun 2024 -- Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.
• Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to IAEA Board, June 2024 UK FCDO 07 Jun 2024 -- UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine
  

News Reports

• Ukrainians Court U.S. Evangelicals, Casting War As A Fight For Religious Freedom RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- Over the first two years of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, waves of Ukrainian officials, war veterans, civil society leaders, and business representatives have come to Washington to press the case for more American support, warning a Russian victory would pose a major threat to Western democracy and national security.
• Vipers Over Ukraine: What Impact Will F-16s Have In War With Russia? RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- As observers await the appearance of F-16s in the skies over Ukraine, Keith Rosenkranz, a pilot who flew 30 missions in the jet during the Gulf War, sounds a note of caution to the Ukrainian airmen who will fly them. "It's one thing to go out on a training mission to drop bombs on a dummy target or engage dissimilar aircraft in an air-to-air scenario," he told RFE/RL. "It's another thing to do either of these when an enemy is trying to kill you."
• US warns North Korea against providing Putin platform for war aims VOA 07 Jun 2024 -- The Biden administration this week warned North Korea against providing Russian President Vladimir Putin "a platform to promote his war of aggression" against Ukraine ahead of his possible trip to Pyongyang.