China News Agency, Beijing, May 30. Comprehensive news: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky inspected the forward positions of the Ukrainian army in Kharkiv Oblast on the 29th. This is also the first time since the Russian-Ukrainian conflict that Zelensky appeared outside Kyiv Oblast. The place.

In addition, EU leaders will meet on the 30th and 31st to discuss a new plan for sanctions against Russia, but German Deputy Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Habeck said on the 29th that the unity of the European Union may be "starting to disintegrate. ".

　　Zelensky inspects Ukrainian military frontline

　　According to the Ukrainian State News Agency, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky inspected the Ukrainian military forward positions in Kharkiv Oblast on the 29th and presented awards to Ukrainian soldiers.

Zelensky said on social media that day that the Ukrainians will defend their land to the end.

　　According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, this is the first time Zelensky has appeared outside Kyiv since the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

　　In addition, Zelensky fired the head of the Ukrainian Security Service's office in the Kharkiv region, citing that the head of the office "did not defend the city."

　　According to the report, Zelensky said in his speech that evening, "I came to understand the situation. I fired the head of the office of the Ukrainian Security Service in the region. Because from the first day of the total war, he has not been defending the city. , and think only of yourself.”

　　Zelensky pointed out that a third of Kharkiv is still occupied by Russian forces.

But he added that Ukraine would definitely liberate all its territory.

　　Russian foreign minister clarifies Putin's illness rumours

　　According to a report by Al Jazeera on the 30th, Luhansk Oblast Governor Sergei Gaidai said that Russian troops have entered the southeastern and northeastern areas of the city of Severo-Donetsk in the state and are currently using all weapons and air support attack the city.

He said the fighting was "very intense" and it was a very difficult situation for the Ukrainians.

　　Recently, news in Europe about Russian President Vladimir Putin's illness has intensified.

　　According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 30th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov made comments on the so-called Russian President Vladimir Putin's illness in Europe.

Lavrov said President Vladimir Putin appeared in public every day and could be seen on a screen.

"I don't think the conscious public can see that President Putin is not sick or unwell."

　　The international community continues to dialogue with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine

　　According to a report by Al Jazeera on the 30th, the French Foreign Ministry said that French Foreign Minister Colonna will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv later in the day to express solidarity and provide more support for the country.

　　According to a report by the TASS news agency on the 29th, in response to France's recent assistance to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov pointed out that France is providing Ukraine with weapons, including offensive weapons, and demanded that the war continue "until the final victory" and "Russia is defeated".

"This means that the West has not only missed, but willfully ignored our many years of calls for an agreement with the West on an equal footing. It means the West never wanted to have an equal relationship and cooperation with Russia."

　　TASS news agency reported on the 30th that Russian President Vladimir Putin will have a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the same day, and the two sides will discuss the situation in Ukraine again.

In addition, Erdogan is expected to have a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the same day.

　　According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 29th, the Kremlin News Agency said that on the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Serbian President Vucic had a phone call, and the two sides agreed that Russia will continue to supply Serbia with natural gas without interruption.

In addition, Putin and Vucic also reiterated their common will to continue strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

　　German deputy chancellor says EU unity may be beginning to collapse

　　According to a Reuters report on the 30th, EU leaders will meet on the 30th and 31st to discuss a new sanctions package against Russia, which could include a Russian oil embargo and a plan to speed up the end of Russia's dependence on fossil fuels. s plan.

　　But German Deputy Chancellor and Minister of Economy and Climate Protection Habeck said on the 29th that the unity of the European Union may be "starting to collapse".

　　Reuters quoted an EU diplomat as saying there were still too many details to be determined if a comprehensive deal could be reached at the two-day summit.

If the standoff over the Russian oil embargo hampers discussions on broader sanctions, leaders are likely to achieve little concrete results at the summit.

　　In addition, according to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 30th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said in an interview with French TF1 TV that the speed and number of sanctions against Russia showed that they were not organized overnight, and sanctions have been brewing for a long time.

Those sanctions are unlikely to be lifted.

　　Lavrov pointed out that at least the U.S. said not publicly but in its contacts with its allies that when the whole thing is over, the sanctions will remain in place.

He said that this has nothing to do with Ukraine as a "pawn" and "chip", but to curb Russia's development.

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