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In #Vovchansk, #Kharkiv region, where active hostilities are taking place, the first executions of civilians by #Russian troops have been reported, police said. A man who tried to flee on foot was killed. Civilians are also being captured.
Evacuations had been taking place, but now the Russian military, trying to gain a foothold in the city, is not allowing locals to evacuate.
МВС: Росіяни беруть в полон і вбивають людей у Вовчанську
За словами очільника МВС Ігоря Клименка, війська РФ перешкоджають евакуації цивільних з півночі Вовчанська, викрадаючи їх та утримуючи у підвалах. Відомо і про перші випадки розстрілу людей.Анастасія Шепелева (Deutsche Welle)
Tim Mak
in reply to Tim Mak • • •Using a loophole in sanctions, #Turkey is disguising Russian oil as its own and exporting it to the #EU, bringing billions in profits to #Russia, Politico writes.
Between February 2023 and February 2024, Turkey increased its purchases from Russia by 105% compared to the previous 12 months. During the same period, Turkish fuel exports to the EU increased by 107%.
https://www.politico.eu/article/how-turkey-become-vladimir-putin-pit-stop-sell-camouflage-fuel-eu/
How Turkey became Putin’s ‘pit stop’ for selling camouflaged fuel to the EU
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in reply to Tim Mak • • •Russian forces advancing up to 4 miles in several areas within 5 days raises doubts about Kyiv's defense, The Guardian reports.
Despite warnings from #Moscow, ISW, and British intelligence, #Ukraine's preparation was hampered by insufficient fortifications and a four-month pause in #US arms deliveries.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/16/ukraines-defences-thin-on-ground-as-russia-advances-on-kharkiv
How Russia has advanced in Kharkiv despite warnings attack was coming
Dan Sabbagh (The Guardian)