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Biden could reveal new steps to put pressure on Russia So Zelensky will work on a G7 and NATO summit
From CNN Kevin Liptak and DJ Judd
Ukrainian President Zelensky will effectively G7 and NATO next week Will address the summit, a senior U.S. government official said. In the terrible invasion of Russia.
The Ukrainian War approaches President Biden's trip to Germany and Spain, where he consults with dozens of leaders. At the G7, Biden, along with other leaders, will unveil measures to increase pressure on Russia's aggression, officials said. And at NATO, one official said the United States would announce measures to "strengthen Europe's security, along with the expected major new contributions from its allies."
Officials, in cooperation with G7 allies, refused to elaborate on any new sanctions the administration would announce against Russia, but "Ukraine is at the forefront of the conversation. "A series of concrete proposals to pressure Russia to support Ukraine in the course of the summit," he said, "Russia against unjust war against Ukraine" from the G7 countries. Unprecedented action against sanctions and export restrictions ".
These officials say that with gas prices rising sharply at home and abroad, participating leaders are likely to discuss the European Union's partial ban on Russian oil. Admitted. A set of common values about taking steps to reduce Russia's dependence on energy while minimizing its impact on domestic prices. ”
Russia How to take steps to further reduce energy revenues, stabilize the global energy market and reduce the turmoil and pressure we have seen. Officials told reporters on Wednesday: I think that's exactly how this weekend's leaders' discussions on energy markets and energy market challenges are organized and discussed.
European leaders expect to support Ukraine's bid as an EU candidate However, authorities warn of a "long process"
From James Frater of CNN in Brussels
27 leaders of the European Union countries are with Ukraine It is expected to help Moldova grantEU candidate status. A two-day summit will be held in Brussels on Thursday and Friday, according to EU officials. Ukraine ”and Charles Michel, Chairman of the Council of Europe, praised the work.
However, a senior official added: When it comes to working in the EU, institutions didn't want to be drawn to a definitive answer.
"So I'm confident, but I'm also cautious," officials said.
Separately, senior diplomats from EU member states said, "Ukraine and the Commission have done a great job" in preparation for Ukraine's bid to begin the long process of EU accession. Said. "I'm happy with the table report."
Diplomats say that granting the status of a Ukrainian candidate "does not mean that you can sidetrack and move forward with everything that is normally on the table. It is not, I said. I think. It's not fair. "
When asked about the schedule for Ukraine to become a full EU member, the diplomat said: In the current situation, I understand that the priority is elsewhere.
The area outside the US Embassy in Moscow has been renamed to "Donetsk People's Republic Square" From
to CNN's Uliana Pavlova
Moscow has renamed the area outside the US Embassy after the pro-Russian secession republic of eastern Ukraine.
The new address has been changed to the "Donetsk People's Republic Square" in Moscow City Hall announced on Wednesday.
"The US Embassy in Russia is " Currently, the diplomatic mission is at the following address: Territory within the Russian Federation, Moscow City, Presnenskiy Municipalities , Donetsk People's Republic Square, Building 1, Building 1–9. ”
According to the City Hall, a new address was chosen after a general vote by about 280,000 participants. I did.
In May, a Moscow councilor proposed to rename the streets of Moscow. In honor of the "Defenders of Donbus".
The embassy's previous address was 8 Bolshoi Devyatinsky Lane.
Russian spies Microsoft is stepping up its hacking efforts against Ukrainian allies, Microsoft said. Stated. The intelligence agency since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Microsoft said in a new finding of released Wednesday. According to Microsoft, Ukraine is suspected of hacking Russia across 42 countries, ranging from governments to thought tanks to humanitarian groups in various sectors that may have valuable information related to the war. It extends.
That's because the Kremlin, which reminds us of the greedy appetite that Russian cyber agents have for strategic information, is more isolated on the international stage than for decades.
According to Microsoft, these hacking attempts have a 29% chance of successfully breaking into the defense. Of these successful violations, a quarter resulted in data stealing from the network.
However, it is difficult to measure the "success" of Russian cyber spies, as Microsoft has stored data on its own system rather than on its own. He said he didn't get the full picture of the hack. Microsoft's cloud computing infrastructure.
CNN has contacted the Russian Embassy in Washington for comment. Moscow routinely denies allegations of hacking.
Various governments may be intensifying offensive cyber activities associated with the Ukrainian war and seeking insights into combat and the resulting fallout worldwide.
The US military hacking unit Cyber Command has carried out an "full range" of attacks, defenses and information operations to assist Ukraine. The person responsible for the command confirmed this month.
According to cybersecurity researchers, China has also trained some of the most capable hackers on targets related to the Ukrainian war. According to cybersecurity firm Secureworks , Chinese hackers appear to be trying to break into a computer linked to an employee in the Russian city of Blagoveshchensk near the border with China. ..
Russia destroyed the M777 howitzer sent to Ukraine by its Western allies.
From CNN Uliana Pavlova, Olga Voitovych, Vasco Cotovio
The Russian Defense Ministry claims to have targeted and destroyed the "155mm M-777 howitzer" provided to Ukraine by the United States and Europe. Did. Allies, in a statement accompanying a video released Wednesday.
Russia claimed that it used high-precision artillery to destroy the "US-made 155 mm howitzer."
The number of allegedly destroyed M777 howitzers is unknown, but this is not the first time Russia has made a similar claim.
CNN has contacted Ukrainian authorities for comment on Russia's allegations, but has not yet responded.
CNN is the destruction of the M777 howitzer that could not be independently verified, but it is widely understood that the levels of wear are high on both sides of the conflict.
President Lithuania states that the country is preparing for "unfriendly actions" by Russia.
From Chris of CNN Liakos
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda banned the transport of certain goods subject to European Union sanctions into the territory by Russia The Russian outpost of Kaliningrad, which said it was ready for some form of retaliation.
"We are ready for some kind of unfriendly behavior from the Russian side, disconnection from the BRELL system, or other behavior," released Wednesday. I told Reuters in the video. The BRELL system is a power grid shared among the three countries of Russia, Belarus and the Baltic States.
He said he does not think Russia will challenge Lithuania militarily because his country is a NATO member.
Nowseda defended the decision to block the passage of some commodities and said it was implementing what was decided at the European Union level.
"We only enforce sanctions imposed at the European Union level, which has nothing to do with the bilateral relations between Russia and Lithuania," Nauseda said. Said.
"We look forward to implementing the next phase of sanctions. The European Commission will explain the sanctions to Russian authorities and perhaps remove some of them. It's a very good thing. The tensions that are occurring now, "he added, warning that the heightened tensions would not benefit either side.
Last Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov retaliated to ban Lithuania from transporting European Union-approved goods to Russia through Kaliningrad. He said he was discussing measures. Pescov did not elaborate on what these measures could entail, stating that there was no exact schedule for Moscow's response.
Germany trains Ukrainian soldiers on the Mars II system
From Chris Stern of CNN in Berlin
German troops plan to train Ukrainian soldiers on the multi-launch rocket system Mars II, Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht. Said at the German Parliament on Wednesday.
Training in Germany could begin as early as next week, Lambrecht said, and once these instructions are completed, the weapons system could be available. He added that there is.
She added that Germany would provide three such systems to Ukraine, the United Kingdom would match that number, and the United States would provide four multiple launch rocket launchers (MLRS).
The German government warns Russia of retaliation for the Kaliningrad conflict
From CNN's Stephanie Harras
The German government has warned Russia not to take action on freight disputes to eliminate Russia. Kaliningrad
"We urge Russia not to take any action that violates international law," said German government spokesperson Stephen Hebestrite. Stated.
He stated that Lithuania took these actions within the framework of the European Union of sanctions against Russia. Only certain products are affected by the sanctions, and no one has been sanctioned.
"Therefore, we clearly reject the countermeasures announced by Russia," Hevest Wright said at a regular government press conference in Berlin. ..
Background:The Kremlin bans Lithuania from transporting European Union-approved goods to Russia via Kaliningrad.said it was "unacceptable."
"I am convinced that the sanctions adopted by the EU are absolutely unacceptable. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that retaliation measures were discussed. Applying these sanctions for transport to Kaliningrad and vice versa is only inconsistent with the basic agreement.
Peskov says what these measures are. He refused to elaborate on what could be accompanied by, saying that there is no exact schedule for Moscow's response, but will announce it when it is ready.
"(Response) measures are in place. Weigh everything carefully and then talk about it, "he said.
