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Ukraine’s Offensive Is a Battle of Readiness

Wall Street Journal The coming battles with Russian troops ultimately will boil down to which side has better prepared and strengthened over recent months. https://www.wsj.com/articles/ukraines-offensive-is-a-battle-of-readiness-e26d3825

Ukraine says Piatykhatky among 8 settlements liberated in past two weeks

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746769

Blinken in Beijing: Wang Yi says US’ ‘erroneous perception’ of China to blame for worsening ties

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Wang tells US Secretary of State it is ‘necessary to make a choice between dialogue and confrontation, cooperation and conflict’. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3224560/antony-blinken-and-wang-yi-meet-beijing-us-and-china-push-mend-strained-relationship?utm_source=rss_feed

Scoot plane missing nose wheel lands in Taiwan

Taipei, June 19 (CNA) A Scoot flight that departed from Seoul was found to have a missing nose wheel upon its arrival at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport early Monday, forcing the budget airline to postpone the next leg of its journey to Singapore. https://focustaiwan.tw/society/202306190006

Seven injured in Ukrainian shelling of Russia’s Belgorod – governor

Jerusalem Post Blasts from both Ukrainian and Russian forces have become a near-daily occurrence. https://www.jpost.com/international/article-746768

Ukraine retakes some villages but its forces face minefields and more airstrikes.

New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/world/europe/ukraine-retakes-some-villages-but-its-forces-face-minefields-and-more-airstrikes.html

Ukraine’s Air Force destroy 4 Kalibr missiles and 4 Shahed drones, all targets Russians launched

Pravda Ukraine The Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with Kalibr cruise missiles and Shahed attack drones on the night of 18-19 June, but the Ukraine’s Air Force destroyed all Russian aerial targets. Source: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram Quote: “All eight air targets were destroyed by air defence forces in the…

UN Says Russia Still Blocking Aid to Dam Breach Victims

Moscow Times The UN accused Russia of continuing to block humanitarian aid deliveries to Moscow-controlled areas impacted by the Kakhovka dam rupture. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2023/06/19/un-says-russia-still-blocking-aid-to-dam-breach-victims-a81548

Special Operations Forces enter Russian trenches from rear and kill a dozen occupiers

Pravda Ukraine Special Operations Forces soldiers have entered the Russians’ trenches on the southern front from the rear and killed 10 invaders. Source: Special Operations Forces Quote: “In the south, while executing a mission, operators from the special purpose marine centre were able to enter the enemy’s rear. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/19/7407433/

Blinken may meet China’s Xi Jinping in effort to soothe tensions

Washington Post If confirmed, the talks will cap two days of meetings aimed at lowering tensions between the two superpowers, although the most bitterly contested issues remain unresolved. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/06/19/blinken-china-xi-jinping-meeting/