Biden says war in Ukraine is ‘a global issue’

“Many people died in the streets, while millions of civilians Ukraine had to leave home to seek asylum. This war is not just a European problem, it’s a global problem,” the White House website quoted Biden as saying at the Summit of the Quartet group, which includes the US, Japan, Australia and the United States. India, celebrated today (May 24).

“The global food crisis got worse when Russia prevent Ukraine from exporting millions of tons of grain. As long as the Moscow government continues this fight, the United States will work with partner countries to deliver a global response, as food shortages are affecting many areas around the world.” Mr. Biden added.

“Russia’s attack on Ukraine only adds to the importance of such goals as the basic principles of international order, territorial integrity and sovereignty; International law. Human rights must also always be protected,” the US President affirmed.

Ukrainian army announced re-control of many places in Kharkiv

The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny, announced today that Ukrainian troops have recaptured 24 residential areas in Kharkiv province.

“The village of Kutuzovka is also among them. About 170 people lived in the basement of a kindergarten for more than two months. Among them are 40 children between the ages of 3 months and 12 years. Ukrainian soldiers immediately after being there provided the people with everything they needed, from medicine, food to clothes,” Al Jazeera news agency quoted Zaluzhny’s Facebook post.

Currently, Al Jazeera and many other media outlets have not been able to verify Mr. Zaluzhny’s statement.

Ukraine is ready to exchange prisoners with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the government of Ukraine is ready to exchange prisoners with the Russian side.

“The prisoner exchange is a humanitarian issue and a political decision that depends on the support of many countries. There has been influence from the United Nations, Switzerland, Israel and a lot of other countries, but the process is very complicated,” Al Jazeera news agency quoted Zelensky as saying online at the World Economic Forum taking place. in Davos, Switzerland on May 23.

“Increasing political pressure at all levels, through the cessation of trade, the imposition of a ban on oil imports … is a very important move for us to exchange prisoners with Russia. We don’t need Russian soldiers, we want Ukrainian soldiers. We are ready for a prisoner exchange, even if it happens tomorrow.” Mr. Zelensky said more.

Tuan Tran