Russia-Ukraine War latest news update for Today July, 23, 2023.
“Zelensky: The Crimean Bridge must be neutralized.”
During his speech, President Zelensky asserted that the Crimean bridge is considered a legitimate target for Ukraine and emphasized the need to “neutralize” it. The bridge in question is the one connecting the Crimean Peninsula to mainland Russia, which has been a subject of contention since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014.
President Zelensky’s statement reflects the ongoing tensions and territorial disputes between Ukraine and Russia over the Crimean region. However, it’s essential to note that taking any military action against infrastructure like a bridge could have significant consequences and potentially escalate the situation further.
Bulgaria has taken the decision to supply Ukraine with armored personnel carriers.
The Bulgarian parliament has reached a consensus to extend further military assistance to Ukraine, which encompasses the provision of about 100 Soviet-era armored personnel carriers.
On July 21, South African authorities confirmed their intention to issue a warrant for the arrest of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The South African government acknowledged that it had not promptly fulfilled its international obligations when it initially declined to issue the warrant for the Russian leader’s arrest, who has been referred to as a “dictator” in some reports.
South African authorities agree to issue arrest warrant for Russian President, Putin
Zelensky on Russia’s latest attacks: ‘We will respond.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky conveyed a strong message in a video address on July 21, vowing to respond to Russia’s recent lethal attacks on Donetsk, Chernihiv, and Odesa oblasts. In his address, he expressed his firm belief that only absolute evil could be responsible for such brutal attacks, and assured that Ukraine would not stand idly by. Zelensky affirmed that his country would take action in response to these aggressions.
Russia plans to check all ships in Black Sea for potential military cargo.
According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin’s statement on July 21, Russia intends to conduct inspections on all ships navigating through the Black Sea. The purpose of these inspections is to ensure that no vessels are carrying any form of military cargo. This measure was reported by the Russian news agency Interfax.
Court arrests Russian warlord who launched war in Donbas in 2014.
On July 21, a Moscow court approved the arrest of Igor Girkin, a former commander of Russian proxy forces in Ukraine and considered a war criminal, on charges of extremism. The arrest is sanctioned until September 18. The decision came after Girkin publicly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of not taking sufficient measures to achieve victory in the war against Ukraine.
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The extremism charges appear to be related to his outspoken remarks against the Russian government and its actions in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
