China News Agency, Beijing, June 22. Comprehensive news: After Lithuania recently decided to prohibit the transfer of goods to Kaliningrad, Russia via domestic railways, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized on the 21st that if Lithuania insists on "blockade" Kaliningrad, it will face retaliatory measures.

According to Turkish media reports, four-party talks on Ukrainian grain exports will be held in Turkey next week.

　Russia says Lithuania's insistence on 'blockade' Kaliningrad will lead to retaliation

　　Kaliningrad Oblast is a Russian enclave located between Poland and Lithuania.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 20th condemning Lithuania for banning the transfer of goods to the state via railways within Lithuania. On the 21st, it summoned representatives of the European Union's diplomatic corps in Russia to protest the railway "embargo" imposed by Lithuania.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that the Cube's move violated relevant EU laws and political obligations and led to an escalation of tensions. If Cube refused to immediately resume the transit of goods in Kaliningrad, it would face retaliatory measures from Russia.

Data map: Residents of Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine covered their windows with wooden boards to prevent shelling.

　　Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zakharova emphasized on the 21st that the cube's decision is an openly hostile act, which will inevitably lead to a reaction from the Russian side, and the cube must be aware of the seriousness of the consequences of this move.

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov previously said that Russia regards the cubic decision as part of a blockade of Russia.

　　Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Lanzbergis explained on the 20th that the "blockade" of Kaliningrad was not Lithuania's decision, but was made in accordance with EU sanctions against Russia.

Peskov says U.S. mercenaries captured in Ukraine 'responsible for their crimes'

　　Some foreign media recently reported that two American mercenaries were captured by Russian troops in Ukraine.

In this regard, Peskov said on the 20th that the two participated in the illegal activities of firing and shelling on Russian armed personnel on Ukrainian territory, and they should be "responsible for their crimes".

When asked if the pair would be sentenced to death, Peskov replied that he could not give any guarantees and it all depended on the outcome of the investigation.

　　U.S. State Department spokesman Price also made a statement on the matter on the 21st. He said that the United States is in contact with Russia about this, but has not received any official response from Russia, and the United States does not know the current location and status of the two people.

However, Antonov, the Russian ambassador to the United States, told the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 21st that the Russian embassy had not received any inquiries from American officials about the captured American mercenaries in Ukraine.

　　On the 9th of this month, the Donetsk Supreme Court sentenced to death three foreign mercenaries who worked for the Ukrainian army, including two British.

British media said that the British government is negotiating with Russia.

According to the TASS news agency, as of the 21st, at least two Americans have been killed in Ukraine since Russia launched a "special military operation", both of whom were mercenaries.

　Ukraine says Russian forces increase frequency of attacks on Kharkiv

　　According to Reuters, at least 15 civilians were killed in the Russian shelling of the Kharkiv region on the 21st, Oleg Sinegubov, the governor of Ukraine's Kharkiv region, said.

　　According to the Ukrainian State News Agency reported on the 21st, in the past two weeks, the Russian army has significantly increased the frequency of attacks on Kharkiv Oblast.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said earlier that the Russian army is gathering strength and trying to re-launch the attack on the city of Kharkiv.

　　Ukrainian News Agency quoted Ukrainian Defense Ministry spokesman Motuzianik as saying on the 21st that there is currently no sign that the Russian army is ready to attack Ukraine again from Belarus, but this threat still exists, and the Ukrainian army will remain vigilant.

Four-party talks on Ukraine's grain exports to be held next week

　　According to a report by Turkish News TV on the 21st, the four-party talks promoted by the United Nations on opening up Ukraine's grain export corridor in the Black Sea will be held in Istanbul, Turkey next week.

The sources said that Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the United Nations will send representatives to attend the meeting. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and United Nations Secretary-General Guterres will also attend.

　　The report also said that within this week, Turkey will send a military delegation to Russia to discuss with Russia a specific plan to open up Ukraine's grain export corridor in the Black Sea.

The corridor is expected to be operational within a month.

If all goes well, Ukraine will be able to export 30 million to 35 million tons of grain in the next six to eight months.

　　According to a statement issued by the Turkish Presidential Palace, Erdogan said in a phone call with Guterres on the 20th that Turkey will continue to work with relevant parties to ensure the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea Route.

Erdogan also urged Russia and Ukraine to restart peace talks and end the conflict through diplomatic means.

　　According to Reuters, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno said on the 22nd that Indonesian President Joko Widodo will visit Russia and Ukraine respectively next week and meet with the presidents of the two countries.

Retno said that Widodo hopes to help promote the peaceful resolution of conflicts between Russia and Ukraine through this visit.

　　Dai Bing, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, pointed out in a speech at the Security Council's open meeting on the Ukraine issue on the 21st that the international community's confrontation will not help to properly resolve the Ukraine crisis.

Dai Bing emphasized that the prolonged and expanded conflict will bring greater security risks and spillover effects, and neither party can benefit from it.

The international community should work together to reduce the temperature and put out the fire, maintain stability and persuade peace, and create conditions for the parties concerned to resume negotiations at an early date and achieve a ceasefire and cessation of war.

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