China News Agency, Beijing, July 5. Comprehensive news: According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 4th, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said that the Ukrainian army lost about 5,500 people in the past two weeks.

The Ukrainian army says Snake Island is under Ukrainian control.

Japan's Ministry of Finance announced sanctions against individuals and entities including Russia's Deputy Prime Minister.

Russian Defense Minister Says Ukrainian Army Has Lost About 5,500 People In The Last Two Weeks

　　The Russian Satellite News Agency reported on the 4th that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said in a report to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the overall loss of the Ukrainian army in the past two weeks reached 5,469.

In addition, Ukraine lost 196 tanks and other armored combat vehicles, 12 aircraft, 1 helicopter, 69 unmanned aerial vehicles, 6 sets of long-range anti-aircraft missile systems, and 97 multiple rocket launchers.

　　Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged that Ukrainian troops had withdrawn from Lisichansk in the eastern Donbas region, Reuters reported on the 3rd.

According to the latest report of the Russian Satellite News Agency, about 10 tons of humanitarian relief materials from the Russian Humanitarian Relief Mission have been delivered to the residents of Lisichansk.

　　Russia's Bryansk Governor Alexander?

Bogomaz said that on the morning of the 5th, the Ukrainian side launched shelling on a village in the Suzemka district of the Bryansk region, firing a total of about 18 shells.

No casualties yet.

Roman Governor of Kursk Oblast, Russia?

Starovoit pointed out that the settlements in the border areas of the state were shelled on the morning of the 5th, but fortunately there were no casualties.

Russian PM says Russia cannot be isolated

　　According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 4th, Russian Prime Minister Mishustin said that Russia cannot be isolated.

Russia is inseparably connected with the world and has many friends.

　　Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said in an interview with The Polish Times that Russia is currently doing a good job in dealing with Western sanctions.

　　According to a report by the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 5th, the secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council Nikolai?

Patrushev said the goals of Russia's special military operation would still be achieved despite U.S. and Western military aid to Ukraine and an increase in the supply of deadly weapons.

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Patrushev also said that NATO's decision to declare Russia an enemy led to an escalation of tensions and a volatile security situation in Europe.

Ukrainian army says it has taken control of Snake Island

　　Ukrainian news agency reported on the 4th that the Ukrainian flag had been hoisted on Snake Island, citing a report from the Joint Center for the Coordination of Defense Forces in Southern Ukraine.

The corresponding military operations have been completed, and the Snake Island is now under the jurisdiction of Ukraine.

　　Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a video speech on the evening of the 4th, saying that the Russian army is still carrying out attacks on the border areas of Sumy, Kharkiv and the Donbas region.

The Ukrainian army responded by destroying its offensive potential.

　　According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia has destroyed about 80,000 entities in Ukraine since the conflict began, including more than 2,100 educational institutions and about 800 medical facilities.

In addition, 22 million tons of grain are currently blocked in Ukrainian ports.

Ukraine is in talks with Turkey and the United Nations to create food export opportunities.

　　Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmegar said on the 4th that the conflict has caused direct damage to Ukraine's infrastructure as high as 100 billion US dollars.

Uzbekistan expects to need $750 billion to complete a three-phase reconstruction plan, including rebuilding infrastructure, building temporary housing, hospitals and schools, and long-term renovation of the country.

Ukraine invites Pope Francis to visit Ukraine again

　　Reuters reported on the 4th that Ukraine's foreign ministry spokesman said on the same day that Ukraine once again invited Pope Francis to visit Ukraine and urged the Pope to continue to pray for the Ukrainian people.

　　The Ukrainian news agency said in a report that after his visit to Canada later this month, Pope Francis may visit Ukraine's capital Kyiv and Russia's capital Moscow.

　　According to Ukrainian news agency news, Swedish Prime Minister Andersson visited Ukraine's capital Kyiv on the 4th and held talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Zelensky said that this was Andersson's first visit to Kyiv, and he thanked Sweden for its solidarity with Ukraine.

Japan's Ministry of Finance Sanctions Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Other Individuals and Entities

　　The Russian Satellite News Agency reported on the 5th that Japan's new sanctions list for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict includes 57 individuals and 6 entities from Russia, including Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, "Northern Steel" major. Relatives of the owner Alexei Mordashov, cellist Sergei Roldukin and his wife, as well as the Strategic Cultural Fund and some information portals.

　　Sanctions freeze the assets of the above-mentioned individuals and entities in Japan and prohibit financial transactions with the above-mentioned individuals and entities.

　　Japan's Ministry of Finance also informed the public that the Japanese government approved a ban on the import of gold from Russia, and the ban will take effect at a later date.

　　In addition, a communiqué issued in the name of Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry stated that in the context of the situation in Ukraine, Japan imposed an export ban on 90 entities in Russia and Belarus.

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