Poland's ban on grain imports from Ukraine and new sanctions: highlights of the day

Shooting and explosions in the capital of Sudan

In the Sudanese capital Khartoum, after several days of tension between the armed forces and the paramilitary Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF), gunfire and explosions were heard. The RSF claim to have taken control of the presidential palace, the residence of the army commander-in-chief and Khartoum International Airport.

It is known that at least two airplanes were damaged during the clashes at the airport in Khartoum. One of the planes belongs to the Ukrainian airline SkyUp. At the same time, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine denied information about the seizure of Ukrainian hostages in Sudan.

Poland suspends Ukrainian grain imports

The Polish government has decided to ban imports of agricultural products from Ukraine, even in transit, until June 30. The Ministry of Agriculture says that the decisions of the Polish side contradict the agreements and proposes negotiations.

Earlier, the parties agreed that wheat, corn, sunflower and rapeseed would transit through Poland until July 1, 2023. However, imports of grain and other agricultural products are now banned.

Situation at the front

The Russian occupiers continue to focus their main efforts on conducting offensive operations on the Lyman, Bakhmut, Avdiyivka and Maryinka axes. Ukrainian troops repelled 40 attacks there over the last day. Bakhmut and Maryinka remain at the epicenter of the fighting.

The spokesman for the Eastern military grouping, Serhiy Cherevatyi, said that "unprecedented bloodthirsty battles are taking place in Bakhmut." Despite their losses, Russian troops are determined to capture it. The Ukrainian military is doing everything it can to wear down the occupiers' combat capabilities, to undermine their energy and morale.

Shelling by the Russians

Russian occupation forces shelled the city of Kherson again. At this stage it is known that two women have been killed: a mother and daughter, aged 48 and 28. Also in Kherson Oblast, Russians fired at police cars with drones, injuring three law enforcement officers.

Rescue operations continue in Slovyansk after yesterday's missile attack. According to the latest reports, there are 11 dead and 23 wounded. Among the dead is a two-year-old child, and among the wounded is a 14-year-old child.

New sanctions.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a decree imposing sanctions on a number of Russian companies, including Yandex and Rambler. The list also includes Russian companies engaged in electronic components, digital technologies, educational services, etc.

Besides, Zelenskyy signed decrees introducing two more sanctions lists against citizens of Russia and Belarus. The sanctions include Ksenia Shoigu, the youngest daughter of Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, more than 80 Russian athletes and representatives of sports organizations, etc.

Romanian barge has an accident near Ukrainian port

A Romanian barge loaded with more than 1,000 tons of fertilizer was involved in an accident near the port of Reni in Odesa Oblast. It was at anchor when it was hit by another ship. The barge is now half sunk. The Ukrainian authorities arrested the ship that hit it for three days. The Romanian shipowner is demanding compensation.

Other news

• The Ministry of Defense is working to provide summer uniforms to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: a reserve is already being formed;
• a prosthetics center for people affected by Russia's military actions has been opened in Lviv Oblast. The center will provide services free of charge;
• Finland has started building a fence on the border with Russia as the country fears an influx of migrants;
• an explosion was heard in the Russian city of Kazan near a tank range. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said it knew nothing about it;
• ahead of the upcoming Ramstein meeting, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense held talks with Greece, Cyprus, Spain, and Romania.