Ukraine`s Lesia Tsurenko matched her best Wimbledon run as she beat seeded compatriot Anhelina Kalinina 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the second round on Wednesday. Both players had spoken of the strain of pursuing their careers following Russia`s invasion of their country and Tsurenko wore a yellow and blue ribbon on her white top. 
Kalinina, the 29th seed who described on Monday how her family home had been damaged by Russian shelling, opted not to follow suit.

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Tsurenko, 33, used her extra experience to wear down her opponent and move through to the third round against Germany`s Jule Niemeier who beat second seed Anett Kontaveit. Reaching the third round is worth 90,000 pounds ($109,000) this year and Tsurenko is donating 10% of her prize money to help her fellow Ukrainians affected by the war.

She is the last Ukrainian player left in the singles after Marta Kostyuk was knocked out on Wednesday by Zhang Shuai.

Ukraine`s Lesia Tsurenko matched her best Wimbledon run as she beat seeded compatriot Anhelina Kalinina 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the second round on Wednesday. Both players had spoken of the strain of pursuing their careers following Russia`s invasion of their country and Tsurenko wore a yellow and blue ribbon on her white top.

Ukraine`s Lesia Tsurenko matched her best Wimbledon run as she beat seeded compatriot Anhelina Kalinina 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the second round on Wednesday. Both players had spoken of the strain of pursuing their careers following Russia`s invasion of their country and Tsurenko wore a yellow and blue ribbon on her white top. Kalinina, the 29th seed who described on Monday how her family home had been damaged by Russian shelling, opted not to follow suit. ALSO READ | World No. 1 Iga Swiatek announces charity event for people affected by Ukraine war Tsurenko, 33, used her extra experience to wear down her opponent and move through to the third round against Germany`s Jule Niemeier who beat second seed Anett Kontaveit. Reaching the third round is worth 90,000 pounds ($109,000) this year and Tsurenko is donating 10% of her prize money to help her fellow Ukrainians affected by the war. She is the last Ukrainian player left in the singles after Marta Kostyuk was knocked out on Wednesday by Zhang Shuai.

Veteran player Lesia Tsurenko flies flag for Ukraine in Wimbledon third round

In a rare moment at United Nations, Russia, Ukraine and other Western countries agreed to be on the same page over a key UN road safety issue meeting, thanks to deft diplomacy by President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and Indian Diplomat Nagraj Naidu.&nbsp;

Ambassador Naidu is Chef de Cabinet of President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and led the informal inter-governmental consultations.&nbsp;

United Nations General Assembly will convene a high-level meeting on road safety in New York from 30 June – 1 July that will see the adoption of the political declaration. It is being touted as the most awaited event during the current 76th session of the General Assembly.&nbsp;

Speaking to WION, President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid said, "These very testing times, to have member states rise above their differences and reach consensus on a very pressing issue such as road safety is nothing but the triumph of multilateralism."&nbsp;

In the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the meeting and adoption of the political statement were headed for a derailment. Russia and Cote d’Ivoire were the co-facilitators of the road safety process, and many Western European and Others Group (WEOG) countries including the US, Canada, New Zealand and the EU as a group joined by Japan and South Korea wanted the President of the General Assembly to remove the Russian delegate as one of the co-facilitators of the process.&nbsp;

The WEOG countries refused to engage on any elements of a draft text that were previously used by the Russian and Cote d’Ivoire co-facilitators.&nbsp;

He explained, "When the road safety process led by the cofacilitators - Russia and Côte d’Ivoire reached a stalemate, as the President of the General Assembly, I had a responsibility of delivering a political declaration for the High Level Meeting on Global Road Safety".&nbsp;

"I have termed my Presidency as the “Presidency of Hope”, and I am firmly of the view that while Member States have their views on issues, it’s always possible to bring everyone together," he added.&nbsp;

He said, "When the process came back to me, I assured Member States that I would have my Office lead a transparent process and deliver a political declaration that would be concise, and action-oriented."&nbsp;

Highlighting how all parties were brought together, he said, "We had very limited time, less than two weeks, but also had to deliver an ambitious political declaration. What we set out in all sincerity, is what we achieved", and pointed, "this is a victory for multilateralism. Together, we can always deliver."&nbsp;

The removal of Russia as a co-facilitator would have set wrong precedence in the General Assembly. Procedurally no President of the General Assembly had ever removed a co-facilitator on the back of reservations expressed by member countries.&nbsp;

Amidst the stalemate, no forward movement on the process took place. Even the "silence procedure" was soon broken on the draft text submitted by the Russian and Cote d’Ivoire co-facilitators.&nbsp;

Member states had given up hope that a political declaration on road safety, a completely non-political process could be held up because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.&nbsp;

However, following President Shahid’s decision to have the intergovernmental consultations on the political declaration led by his Chef de Cabinet Ambassador Naidu, a new draft text was soon circulated among the member states.&nbsp;

With just three informal meetings and a lot of skilful negotiations behind the scenes with key delegations including Russia and Ukraine, it was ensured that the "silence" on the text was not broken by 6 pm on 27 June.&nbsp;

The road safety meeting will see the UN working to act on the issue. The political declaration is expected to be adopted by the Assembly in the morning on 30 June. The declaration will focus on the future of mobility, one that promotes health and well-being. The political declaration also seeks to convene a follow-up meeting on road safety in 2026, in an effort to sustain momentum.&nbsp;

Also, starting on Thursday morning, a floral bouquet will be displayed in the General Assembly lobby, in memory of those who have been victims of road-related crashes globally. The flowers will be available until Friday evening.&nbsp;

Each year, road traffic crashes cause nearly 1.3 million preventable deaths and an estimated 50 million injuries – making it the leading killer of children and young people worldwide. Nine of every ten road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. One of four is a pedestrian or a cyclist.&nbsp;

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In a rare moment at United Nations, Russia, Ukraine and other Western countries agreed to be on the same page over a key UN road safety issue meeting, thanks to deft diplomacy by President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and Indian Diplomat Nagraj Naidu.

In a rare moment at United Nations, Russia, Ukraine and other Western countries agreed to be on the same page over a key UN road safety issue meeting, thanks to deft diplomacy by President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and Indian Diplomat Nagraj Naidu. Ambassador Naidu is Chef de Cabinet of President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid and led the informal inter-governmental consultations. United Nations General Assembly will convene a high-level meeting on road safety in New York from 30 June – 1 July that will see the adoption of the political declaration. It is being touted as the most awaited event during the current 76th session of the General Assembly. Speaking to WION, President of United Nations General Assembly Abdulla Shahid said, "These very testing times, to have member states rise above their differences and reach consensus on a very pressing issue such as road safety is nothing but the triumph of multilateralism." In the backdrop of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the meeting and adoption of the political statement were headed for a derailment. Russia and Cote d’Ivoire were the co-facilitators of the road safety process, and many Western European and Others Group (WEOG) countries including the US, Canada, New Zealand and the EU as a group joined by Japan and South Korea wanted the President of the General Assembly to remove the Russian delegate as one of the co-facilitators of the process. The WEOG countries refused to engage on any elements of a draft text that were previously used by the Russian and Cote d’Ivoire co-facilitators. He explained, "When the road safety process led by the cofacilitators - Russia and Côte d’Ivoire reached a stalemate, as the President of the General Assembly, I had a responsibility of delivering a political declaration for the High Level Meeting on Global Road Safety". "I have termed my Presidency as the “Presidency of Hope”, and I am firmly of the view that while Member States have their views on issues, it’s always possible to bring everyone together," he added. He said, "When the process came back to me, I assured Member States that I would have my Office lead a transparent process and deliver a political declaration that would be concise, and action-oriented." Highlighting how all parties were brought together, he said, "We had very limited time, less than two weeks, but also had to deliver an ambitious political declaration. What we set out in all sincerity, is what we achieved", and pointed, "this is a victory for multilateralism. Together, we can always deliver." The removal of Russia as a co-facilitator would have set wrong precedence in the General Assembly. Procedurally no President of the General Assembly had ever removed a co-facilitator on the back of reservations expressed by member countries. Amidst the stalemate, no forward movement on the process took place. Even the "silence procedure" was soon broken on the draft text submitted by the Russian and Cote d’Ivoire co-facilitators. Member states had given up hope that a political declaration on road safety, a completely non-political process could be held up because of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, following President Shahid’s decision to have the intergovernmental consultations on the political declaration led by his Chef de Cabinet Ambassador Naidu, a new draft text was soon circulated among the member states. With just three informal meetings and a lot of skilful negotiations behind the scenes with key delegations including Russia and Ukraine, it was ensured that the "silence" on the text was not broken by 6 pm on 27 June. The road safety meeting will see the UN working to act on the issue. The political declaration is expected to be adopted by the Assembly in the morning on 30 June. The declaration will focus on the future of mobility, one that promotes health and well-being. The political declaration also seeks to convene a follow-up meeting on road safety in 2026, in an effort to sustain momentum. Also, starting on Thursday morning, a floral bouquet will be displayed in the General Assembly lobby, in memory of those who have been victims of road-related crashes globally. The flowers will be available until Friday evening. Each year, road traffic crashes cause nearly 1.3 million preventable deaths and an estimated 50 million injuries – making it the leading killer of children and young people worldwide. Nine of every ten road traffic deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. One of four is a pedestrian or a cyclist. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Deft diplomacy at UN brings Russia and Ukraine onboard crucial issue of road safety

CCTV footage captures Russian missile strike at a crowded shopping mall in Ukraine's Kremenchuk, at least 18 people were killed in the Russian bombardment.

CCTV footage captures Russian missile strike on Ukrainian mall

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russia of being a “terrorist state” and said Moscow was capable of chemical weapon attacks.

Russia-Ukraine altercations escalate: Zelensky calls Russia ‘ a terror state’

In order to make a prisoner exchange possible, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered its assistance to Russia and Ukraine, reported Russian news agency RIA Novosti citing sources. The UAE’s proposal is being considered by both nations as they are finalising the lists of prisoners, which may be swapped, said RIA Novosti’s report. Both nations, Russia and Ukraine, have been claiming to capture hundreds of prisoners of war (POWs) since the invasion began on February 24. In the first week of June, Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russian forces have captured over 6,500 Ukrainian fighters. &nbsp;

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Earlier this month, the Ukrainian government also said that 11 rounds of prisoner swaps have been held since the war has started. In these rounds, several prisoners have been swapped. Each nation has accused the other’s forces of committing war crimes and atrocities on civilians and POWs. &nbsp;

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In order to make a prisoner exchange possible, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered its assistance to Russia and Ukraine, reported Russian news agency RIA Novosti citing sources.

In order to make a prisoner exchange possible, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has offered its assistance to Russia and Ukraine, reported Russian news agency RIA Novosti citing sources. The UAE’s proposal is being considered by both nations as they are finalising the lists of prisoners, which may be swapped, said RIA Novosti’s report. Both nations, Russia and Ukraine, have been claiming to capture hundreds of prisoners of war (POWs) since the invasion began on February 24. In the first week of June, Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu said that Russian forces have captured over 6,500 Ukrainian fighters. Also Read | US to send advanced weapons system to Ukraine: Report Earlier this month, the Ukrainian government also said that 11 rounds of prisoner swaps have been held since the war has started. In these rounds, several prisoners have been swapped. Each nation has accused the other’s forces of committing war crimes and atrocities on civilians and POWs. Watch | G7 pledges to stand with Ukraine: 'With Ukraine as long as it takes' × Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky told G7 nations "now is not the time for negotiations" referring to Russia. The Ukraine president also asked G7 nations to "limit the price of Russian oil" and to "intensify sanctions" against Russia over its invasion of his country, reports said. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

UAE offers assistance to make prisoner exchange possible between Russia, Ukraine

Spain is shifting its foreign policy towards Africa while lobbying the EU and NATO for support to address migration from the continent, aggravated by the Ukraine invasion.

Spain lobbies NATO, allies over Ukraine-driven migration

A missile strike on Monday hit a crowded shopping centre in the central Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk, killing at least 16 people and wounding more than 50.

Russia's missile attack on a central Ukraine shopping mall kills at least 16

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that two Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk resulting in the death of at least 16 people and around 59 people getting injured. Zelensky added that around 1000 people were present in the shopping centre when the attack took place and Dmytro Lunin, governor of the central Poltava region also confirmed the death toll. "It is impossible to even imagine the number of victims ... It's useless to hope for decency and humanity from Russia," Zelenskiy wrote on Telegram.

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Lunin wrote on Telegram that 21 people were hospitalised while 29 others were given first aid.

"It's an act of terrorism against civilians," he said according to a report by Reuters.

Sergiy Gaiday, governor of the Lugansk region in Ukraine, also said on Monday that eight civilians in the city of Lysychansk were killed by a Russian strike. The governor said that they were out collecting water when Russia forces fired on the crowd with Uragan multiple rocket-launchers.

“Today in Lysychansk, the Russians fired on a crowd of people with Uragan multiple rocket-launchers, as civilians were collecting water from a cistern,” Gaiday posted on Telegram.

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“Eight residents are dead, 21 have been taken to hospital,” he added.

The Russian forces captured the city of Severodonetsk and they have now turned their attention towards its twin city – Lysychansk. The military has been looking to establish their complete domination in the Donbas territory and Lysychansk is their next target in the region.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that two Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk resulting in the death of at least 16 people and around 59 people getting injured.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that two Russian missiles struck a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk resulting in the death of at least 16 people and around 59 people getting injured. Zelensky added that around 1000 people were present in the shopping centre when the attack took place and Dmytro Lunin, governor of the central Poltava region also confirmed the death toll. "It is impossible to even imagine the number of victims ... It's useless to hope for decency and humanity from Russia," Zelenskiy wrote on Telegram. Also read | Now is not the time for negotiations with Russia, Zelensky to G7 countries Lunin wrote on Telegram that 21 people were hospitalised while 29 others were given first aid. "It's an act of terrorism against civilians," he said according to a report by Reuters. Sergiy Gaiday, governor of the Lugansk region in Ukraine, also said on Monday that eight civilians in the city of Lysychansk were killed by a Russian strike. The governor said that they were out collecting water when Russia forces fired on the crowd with Uragan multiple rocket-launchers. “Today in Lysychansk, the Russians fired on a crowd of people with Uragan multiple rocket-launchers, as civilians were collecting water from a cistern,” Gaiday posted on Telegram. Also read | Toxic gas leak in Jordan claims lives of ten people, 251 injured: State media “Eight residents are dead, 21 have been taken to hospital,” he added. The Russian forces captured the city of Severodonetsk and they have now turned their attention towards its twin city – Lysychansk. The military has been looking to establish their complete domination in the Donbas territory and Lysychansk is their next target in the region. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russian missile strike on shopping mall kills at least 16 people, Ukraine says

G7 world leaders have declared Russia's missile attack on a shopping mall in Ukraine a war crime. At least 15 people were killed following the attack in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine on Monday.

G7 Leaders: Russia's attack on Ukrainian mall a war crime

Urging Kyiv to order its troops to lay down their arms, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders, as reported by AFP.

"The Ukrainian side can stop everything before the end of today," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

"An order for the nationalist units to lay down their arms is necessary," he said, adding Kyiv had to fulfil a list of Moscow's demands.

On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world powers to do their utmost to help end Russia's intervention by the end of the year.

Asked to comment on Zelensky's statements, Peskov said: "We are guided by the statements of our president, the special military operation is going according to plan and achieving its goals."

In the latest update on the war, the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk continues to repel Russian attacks, local authorities said on Tuesday, after Moscow's troops took control of the neighbouring key city of Severodonetsk.

"Lysychansk keeps on defending," Lugansk region governor Sergiy Gaiday said on Telegram.

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According to Gaiday, of the 95,000 people that lived in the city before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, around 15,000 remain.&nbsp;

"The Lugansk region is becoming a total ruin. The damage to the villages is catastrophic," he said.

He also said that several people "had to undergo amputations", after being wounded in a Russian strike on Monday. The strike killed eight people in Lysychansk and wounded 21 others.

Lysychansk is the Russian forces' next target in their bid to take the whole of Ukraine's eastern Donbas area, made of the Lugansk and Donetsk regions.

Over the weekend, they captured Lysychansk's twin city, Severodonetsk, after weeks of fierce fighting.

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Urging Kyiv to order its troops to lay down their arms, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders, as reported by AFP.

Urging Kyiv to order its troops to lay down their arms, the Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders, as reported by AFP. "The Ukrainian side can stop everything before the end of today," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "An order for the nationalist units to lay down their arms is necessary," he said, adding Kyiv had to fulfil a list of Moscow's demands. On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged world powers to do their utmost to help end Russia's intervention by the end of the year. Asked to comment on Zelensky's statements, Peskov said: "We are guided by the statements of our president, the special military operation is going according to plan and achieving its goals." In the latest update on the war, the eastern Ukrainian city of Lysychansk continues to repel Russian attacks, local authorities said on Tuesday, after Moscow's troops took control of the neighbouring key city of Severodonetsk. "Lysychansk keeps on defending," Lugansk region governor Sergiy Gaiday said on Telegram. Also Read: Need rescue on the sea? This Spanish city will charge you for it According to Gaiday, of the 95,000 people that lived in the city before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, around 15,000 remain. "The Lugansk region is becoming a total ruin. The damage to the villages is catastrophic," he said. He also said that several people "had to undergo amputations", after being wounded in a Russian strike on Monday. The strike killed eight people in Lysychansk and wounded 21 others. Lysychansk is the Russian forces' next target in their bid to take the whole of Ukraine's eastern Donbas area, made of the Lugansk and Donetsk regions. Over the weekend, they captured Lysychansk's twin city, Severodonetsk, after weeks of fierce fighting. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Russia would halt its offensive as soon as Ukraine surrenders: Kremlin

The G7 leaders along with EU representatives held a round table discussion. Like other high-stakes meetings, Russia Ukraine War dominated the talks. Ukraine President Zelensky also joined the G7 Summit virtually.

Show of Unity at the 48th G7 Summit: Ukraine President joins G7 Summit

It has been more than 100 days and the Russian invasion of Ukraine is still raging on. Scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 10 people have been dead after a Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall.

At least 10 dead after Russian missile hits a Ukrainian mall

Ukraine`s Anhelina Kalinina said she will use her prize money from Wimbledon to help rebuild her parents` home after it was bombed during the Russian invasion. Kalinina said her parents are now staying at her apartment while the rebuilding work takes place at their home in Irpin, which was retaken from Russian troops in late March.

The town, near the capital Kyiv, was heavily damaged at the start of the invasion, which Moscow calls a "special military operation".

"Their house was attacked. There are huge holes in the house. There are no apartments anymore," said Kalinina, who is seeded 29th at the grasscourt Grand Slam.

"So now this home is getting rebuilt, so they can`t live there. They live in my apartment where I`m living with my husband.

"Now they are at home safe, they have everything. I`m grateful that they have the opportunities to live, and I am playing tennis."

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Wimbledon banned players from Russia and Belarus from playing at this year`s tournament following the invasion. 
After beating Anna Bondar 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round Kalinina will next face compatriot Lesia Tsurenko, who said winning or losing tennis matches was not a priority for her while her hometown Kyiv comes under renewed attack.

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For Kalinina, however, each victory is a way of helping families in Ukraine survive the war.

"It`s hard to focus, but for me it matters if I win or if I lose," the 25-year-old said. "I`m helping my grandmother and grandfather, who are in occupied territory now.

"The more I win, I`m helping other families and other people. It`s a privilege to play here, it`s a privilege to play every tournament. If you go further, you earn more money ... For me, that matters.

"I`m not a superstar so I`m helping with what I can. And it`s a lot to them, and for me that`s huge motivation to play."

Ukraine`s Anhelina Kalinina said she will use her prize money from Wimbledon to help rebuild her parents` home after it was bombed during the Russian invasion. Kalinina said her parents are now staying at her apartment while the rebuilding work takes place at their home in Irpin, which was retaken from Russian troops in late March.

Ukraine`s Anhelina Kalinina said she will use her prize money from Wimbledon to help rebuild her parents` home after it was bombed during the Russian invasion. Kalinina said her parents are now staying at her apartment while the rebuilding work takes place at their home in Irpin, which was retaken from Russian troops in late March. The town, near the capital Kyiv, was heavily damaged at the start of the invasion, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". "Their house was attacked. There are huge holes in the house. There are no apartments anymore," said Kalinina, who is seeded 29th at the grasscourt Grand Slam. "So now this home is getting rebuilt, so they can`t live there. They live in my apartment where I`m living with my husband. "Now they are at home safe, they have everything. I`m grateful that they have the opportunities to live, and I am playing tennis." Also Read: WATCH - British tennis star Jodie Burrage offers drink, candy to ball boy who nearly fainted at Wimbledon Wimbledon banned players from Russia and Belarus from playing at this year`s tournament following the invasion. After beating Anna Bondar 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the first round Kalinina will next face compatriot Lesia Tsurenko, who said winning or losing tennis matches was not a priority for her while her hometown Kyiv comes under renewed attack. Also Read: Novak Djokovic to Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko: Who said what at Wimbledon 2022 Day 1? For Kalinina, however, each victory is a way of helping families in Ukraine survive the war. "It`s hard to focus, but for me it matters if I win or if I lose," the 25-year-old said. "I`m helping my grandmother and grandfather, who are in occupied territory now. "The more I win, I`m helping other families and other people. It`s a privilege to play here, it`s a privilege to play every tournament. If you go further, you earn more money ... For me, that matters. "I`m not a superstar so I`m helping with what I can. And it`s a lot to them, and for me that`s huge motivation to play."

Ukraine's Anhelina Kalinina will use Wimbledon prize money to rebuild parents' home after it was bombed

The G7 leaders along with EU representatives held a round table discussion. Like other high-stakes meetings, Russia Ukraine War dominated the talks. Ukraine President Zelensky also joined the G7 Summit virtually. Now, G7 leaders pledged to stand with Ukraine.

G7 pledges to stand with Ukraine: 'With Ukraine as long as it takes'

German chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that the relations with Russia will never be the same after the invasion of Ukraine. Scholz added that the world stands unified in their support for Ukraine amidst the current crisis and warned against ‘walking into Putin’s trap’ as Russia continues to point out cracks in the relations between European Union (EU) nations. “We must not walk into the trap Putin sets of asserting that the world is divided into the global west – the G7 and its friends in the north – and all the rest. That’s not true,” Scholz told Germany’s ZDF television in an interview.

“There are democracies all over the world and they have very similar perspectives,” the German chancellor added at the sidelines of the G7 summit which is currently underway in Germany.

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In the aftermath of the Russian invasion, Germany, along with a number of European Union countries, has decided to cut down on Russian oil exports and on Saturday, he once again made it clear." When the situation changes, we have to change," Scholz said in a televised statement.

This year, the G7 summit has also invited leaders from five countries which Scholz called “democracies of the future” - India, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Argentina.

"It is good, important and necessary that we talk to each other. Listening to each other creates mutual understanding and makes our work easier," he said according to Reuters.

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Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked G7 nations to "limit the price of Russian oil" and to "intensify sanctions" against Russia over its invasion of his country.

"Ukraine will negotiate when it is in a position to do so, that is when it has basically re-established a position of strength," the French presidency said after Zelensky joined the G7 leaders via video link.

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German chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that the relations with Russia will never be the same after the invasion of Ukraine. Scholz added that the world stands unified in their support for Ukraine amidst the current crisis and warned against ‘walking into Putin’s trap’ as Russia continues to point out cracks in the relations between European Union (EU) nations.

German chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that the relations with Russia will never be the same after the invasion of Ukraine. Scholz added that the world stands unified in their support for Ukraine amidst the current crisis and warned against ‘walking into Putin’s trap’ as Russia continues to point out cracks in the relations between European Union (EU) nations. “We must not walk into the trap Putin sets of asserting that the world is divided into the global west – the G7 and its friends in the north – and all the rest. That’s not true,” Scholz told Germany’s ZDF television in an interview. “There are democracies all over the world and they have very similar perspectives,” the German chancellor added at the sidelines of the G7 summit which is currently underway in Germany. Also read | Now is not the time for negotiations with Russia, Zelensky to G7 countries In the aftermath of the Russian invasion, Germany, along with a number of European Union countries, has decided to cut down on Russian oil exports and on Saturday, he once again made it clear." When the situation changes, we have to change," Scholz said in a televised statement. This year, the G7 summit has also invited leaders from five countries which Scholz called “democracies of the future” - India, Indonesia, Senegal, South Africa and Argentina. "It is good, important and necessary that we talk to each other. Listening to each other creates mutual understanding and makes our work easier," he said according to Reuters. Also read | Toxic gas leak in Jordan claims lives of ten people, 251 injured: State media Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked G7 nations to "limit the price of Russian oil" and to "intensify sanctions" against Russia over its invasion of his country. "Ukraine will negotiate when it is in a position to do so, that is when it has basically re-established a position of strength," the French presidency said after Zelensky joined the G7 leaders via video link. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion, reported Russian state television on Sunday. Putin is due to visit two former Soviet states in central Asia this week.&nbsp;

The Ukraine conflict, dubbed as 'special military operation' by Russia, has killed thousands of people, &nbsp;displaced millions more and led to severe financial sanctions from the West. Putin says these sanctions are the reason why Russia should build strong relations with countries like China, India, Iran.

Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo for talks in Moscow.

In Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, Putin will meet President Imomali Rakhmon, who is a close Russian ally. He is also the longest-serving ruler of a former Soviet state.

In Ashgabat, he will attend a summit of Caspian nations including the leaders of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran and Turkmenistan, Zarubin said.

Putin also plans to visit the Belarus city of Grodno on June 30 and July 1 to take part in a forum with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, RIA news agency cited Valentina Matviyenko, the speaker of Russia's upper chamber of parliament, as telling Belarus television on Sunday.

Putin's last known trip outside Russia was a visit to Beijing in early February.

(With inputs from agencies)

Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion, reported Russian state television on Sunday. Putin is due to visit two former Soviet states in central Asia this week.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will embark on his first foreign visit since Ukraine invasion, reported Russian state television on Sunday. Putin is due to visit two former Soviet states in central Asia this week. The Ukraine conflict, dubbed as 'special military operation' by Russia, has killed thousands of people, displaced millions more and led to severe financial sanctions from the West. Putin says these sanctions are the reason why Russia should build strong relations with countries like China, India, Iran. Pavel Zarubin, the Kremlin correspondent of the Rossiya 1 state television station, said Putin would visit Tajikistan and Turkmenistan and then meet Indonesian President Joko Widodo for talks in Moscow. In Tajikistan's capital Dushanbe, Putin will meet President Imomali Rakhmon, who is a close Russian ally. He is also the longest-serving ruler of a former Soviet state. In Ashgabat, he will attend a summit of Caspian nations including the leaders of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Iran and Turkmenistan, Zarubin said. Putin also plans to visit the Belarus city of Grodno on June 30 and July 1 to take part in a forum with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, RIA news agency cited Valentina Matviyenko, the speaker of Russia's upper chamber of parliament, as telling Belarus television on Sunday. Putin's last known trip outside Russia was a visit to Beijing in early February. (With inputs from agencies)

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The G7 leaders along with EU representatives held a round table discussion. Like other high-stakes meetings, Russia Ukraine War dominated the talks. The leaders agreed to ban gold imports from Russia. For more on this, we're joined by WION's correspondent Siddhant Sibbal.

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Mayor of Severodonetsk, Oleksandr Stryuk said, the Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions.

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Oleksandr Stryuk, mayor of Severodonetsk said, the Russians have fully occupied Severodonetsk, our military has retreated to more prepared positions.

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It has been more than 100 days since the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been raging on and scores of civilians have lost their lives in the conflict. Now, At least 5 people were wounded after explosions rocked the Kyiv neighbourhood ahead of G7 & NATO meet.

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