Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of Kakhovka dam collapse, South Korea accuses Chinese aircraft, Russia enters ADIZ, Kyrgyzstan foils coup plot

Emperor Naruhito of Japan is about to pay an official visit to Indonesia, Ukraine warns of a new nuclear catastrophe, Germany and India reach an agreement to build submarines, Türkiye increases fees for crossing the Black Sea... these are some of the prominent international events in the past 24 hours.

Water overflows the breached section of the Nova Kakhovka dam. (Source: Maxer/Reuters).

Russia-Ukraine

* Russia announces destruction of 8 Leopard tanks: The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that its military destroyed 28 tanks, including 8 Leopard tanks and French AMX-10RC three-wheeled tanks, while repelling a new offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces (VSU) south of Donetsk. More than 1,500 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in this offensive.

According to the ministry, on the same day, Ukrainian forces continued their offensive, but were halted without achieving their planned objectives. The VSU units involved in the attack "suffered significant losses." In addition to 28 tanks, 109 armored combat vehicles were also destroyed.

The day before, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that on the morning of June 4th, Ukrainian units had launched a large-scale offensive on five areas of the front line south of Donetsk.

However, commenting on the Russian Ministry of Defense's announcement on Telegram, Evgeny Prigozhin, founder of the private security company Wagner, stated that the reported casualty figures were exaggerated and did not reflect reality . (VNA)

* Ukraine and Russia continue to accuse each other over the destruction of the Kakhovka dam: Ukrainian President's Chief of Staff Volodymyr Zelensky said on June 6 that the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in the Russian-controlled area of ​​southern Ukraine was an attempt by Moscow to "increase the level of danger" in the military operation and raise concerns about the risk of a nuclear catastrophe.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Saldo, the Russian-appointed governor of the Kherson region in Ukraine, said that Kyiv attacked the Nova Kakhovka dam to distract attention from what he said was the failure of the counteroffensive in eastern Ukraine.

TASS previously quoted a source from the Emergency Situations Agency as saying that Ukraine had attacked the region with Storm Shadow missiles supplied by Britain. (AFP)

* NATO condemns the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine: On June 6, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine demonstrates the brutality of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

To date, Moscow has consistently denied targeting civilians in its campaign in Ukraine. (Reuters)

China and France agree to promote a political solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

On June 5th, Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China, and Emmanuel Bonne, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the French President, held a telephone conversation and stated that they would continue to strive for a political solution to the Ukraine conflict.

According to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, top diplomats from both countries exchanged views on the conflict in Ukraine and agreed to "create conditions for promoting a political settlement."

The phone call took place just days after China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, concluded a European tour aimed at promoting peace negotiations. Speaking at a press conference on June 2nd, Li Hui said Beijing was considering a different mission while acknowledging the difficulties in peace talks. (SCMP)

Asia

* Myanmar requests Thailand to cut off electricity to two border towns where Chinese businessmen operate : Official Thai sources said on June 6 that Thailand's Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) has cut off electricity supply across the Moei River to two border towns in Myanmar where groups of Chinese businessmen are making massive illicit investments.

Speaking at Government House on June 6, Thai Home Minister Anupong Paojinda said that the PEA had cut off electricity to two border towns at the request of the Myanmar government, after the electricity supply contract between Thailand and Myanmar expired.

The two border towns mentioned above are Shwe Kokko and Ban Le Le Ko, both in Myanmar's Karen State. Chinese businessmen are believed to have invested several billion dollars in casinos, entertainment complexes, and residential areas in both Shwe Kokko and Le Le Ko. (VNA)

* South Korea claims Chinese and Russian aircraft entered its air defense identification zone: The South Korean military said that four Chinese and four Russian aircraft entered South Korea's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) without prior notification.

However, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) also stated that these aircraft did not violate South Korean airspace. The South Korean Air Force scrambled fighter jets immediately after the Chinese and Russian aircraft entered South Korea's Air Defense Identification Zone (AIDZ ). (Yonhap)

* Emperor Naruhito to pay official visit to Indonesia: On June 5th, speaking at the ASEAN-Japan Business Week 2023 in Tokyo, Indonesian Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita announced that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) will host Emperor Naruhito in the coming weeks.

Previously, Kyodo News reported that Emperor Naruhito's official visit to Indonesia would take place in the latter half of June 2023, marking his first official trip since ascending the throne in 2019.

During a recent meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima, President Jokowi expressed hope that negotiations to revise the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJEPA) could be completed by September.

In 2019, Indonesia and Japan completed a joint review of the IJEPA. The two countries are working to address the revised protocols of this agreement as a follow-up to the joint review. (Tribunews)

Central Asia

* Kyrgyzstan arrests over 30 suspected of coup plot: The National Security Council of Kyrgyzstan announced on June 5th that security agencies arrested more than 30 individuals suspected of preparing for a coup.

A council spokesperson announced: “Those planning to organize large-scale riots and subversive events aimed at seizing power through violence have been arrested.”

He stated that the group of conspirators included more than 100 people, over 30 of whom have been detained and confessed to the crimes. (Sputniknews)

Europe

* EU sanctions 9 Russian officials for imprisoning opposition figure: The European Union (EU) on June 5 imposed sanctions on nine Russian officials in connection with the imprisonment of critic Vladimir Kara-Murza.

Among those sanctioned were the Deputy Minister of Justice, several judges and other members of the Russian judiciary, as well as a high-ranking prison official "responsible for the poor treatment that significantly deteriorated Kara-Murza's health." Their assets were frozen, and they were banned from entering or transiting EU countries. (VNA)

* Germany and India close to submarine construction agreement: On June 6, Indian media reported that German and Indian companies are nearing an agreement to build submarines in India, amid German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius's visit to New Delhi.

Sources familiar with the matter say that the maritime arm of Germany's Thyssenkrupp AG and India's Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd. are likely to jointly bid on an estimated $5.2 billion project to build six submarines for the Indian Navy.

Also on June 6, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius met in New Delhi. (VNA)

* Lithuanian Parliament rejects early election plan: On June 6, the Lithuanian Parliament rejected a proposal from the ruling Fatherland Union party to hold an early election.

Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte said her government would resign if parliament did not agree to hold a general election . (Reuters)

* Russia: EU is harming itself by imposing sanctions on Moscow: Speaking at a discussion reviewing EU trade policy at the World Trade Organization (WTO) headquarters on June 5, the Russian delegation to the WTO declared that the EU is harming itself by imposing sanctions against Moscow.

Among the direct consequences of sanctions against Moscow, the Russian delegation mentioned "disruptions in world trade caused by EU actions, including sharp increases in commodity prices, rising inflation, and growing instability ." (TASS)

* Russia to establish new air force to counter NATO : Izvestia reported on June 6th, citing sources from the Russian Ministry of Defense, that a new corps comprising air and air defense forces will be deployed in the West.

The air force component will include fighter and bomber regiments, as well as units of air defense and radio engineering. The new air force structure will include several fighter regiments, a bomber regiment, and an army aviation brigade. (Izvestia/Sputnik)

* Turkey increases fees for passage through the Black Sea: The Turkish Ministry of Transport announced on June 5th that, starting July 1st, it will increase fees for passage through the Black Sea straits without port calls by 8.3%, from $4.08 to $4.42 per ton of net cargo weight.

The previous increase in transit fees occurred on October 7, 2022, when the fee rose a record fivefold (from $0.80 per ton in 1936 to $3.28 per ton). It is expected that the new fees will allow Turkey to earn approximately $900 million in 2023. (VNA)

America

* Cuban Prime Minister pays official visit to the Russian Federation: On June 6th, Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz began an official visit to Russia.

On Twitter, Mr. Cruz stated: "We have come to Russia on an official visit to expand and strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries, which has been maintained continuously since 1960." The Cuban Prime Minister also posted a photo of the Kremlin with the caption: "Official visit to the Russian Federation from June 6-17."

Cuban Ambassador to Russia Julio Antonio Garmendia Pena previously stated that the Cuban head of government would attend the Council of Heads of Government of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in Sochi from June 7-9 and the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. (Sputniknews)

* US strives to manage its relationship with China: On June 6, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink stated that the US is "working hard" to manage its relationship with China.

Speaking to reporters during an official visit to Beijing, Kritenbrink said: “We are working to manage our relationship with China as best as we can.” (Reuters)

Middle East-Africa

* Iran unveils first hypersonic missile: The official IRNA news agency reported on June 6th that Iran unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, named Fattah – a move that could raise Western concerns about Tehran's missile capabilities.

IRNA also published images of the event, which included Iranian President Ebrahim Rahisi and high-ranking generals from the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The Fattah hypersonic missile can fly at least five times the speed of sound and on a complex trajectory, making it difficult to intercept . (AFP)

* Egyptian and Israeli Presidents hold phone call about border shooting: On June 6, Egyptian President Abdelfattah al-Sisi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the rare shooting incident at the border between the two countries on June 3, which killed three Israeli soldiers and an Egyptian security officer.

A statement from Prime Minister Netanyahu's office said: "Egyptian President Sisi expressed his deepest condolences regarding the incident at the Egyptian border. Prime Minister Netanyahu thanked the Egyptian President and pledged to conduct a joint and comprehensive investigation into the incident."

The statement said the two leaders stressed the importance of coordinated investigations into the incident and pledged to continue strengthening cooperation for peace and security . (Reuters)

* Israel participates in "African Lion" exercise for the first time : On June 5th, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had sent forces to participate in the "African Lion" exercise, commanded by the United States and held in Morocco and neighboring African countries. This is an annual joint exercise between the US and Morocco. This year's event takes place from May 13th to June 18th, with the participation of approximately 8,000 military personnel from 18 countries.

Twelve soldiers from the reconnaissance unit of the Golani Brigade will participate in the final two weeks of the exercise. This is the first time the IDF has sent forces to participate in this exercise. (VNA)

Oceania

* Australia to supply Hawkei armored vehicles to Ukraine: The Sydney Morning Herald reported on June 6, citing informed sources, that Australia plans to supply Ukraine with Hawkei light armored vehicles as part of a new military aid package.

According to sources, a formal agreement between Canberra and Kyiv has not yet been signed, but the parties have reached an agreement. The supply is expected to be announced before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's trip to the NATO summit in Lithuania next July.

Earlier that day, the Australian Financial Review reported that Canberra was considering supplying Kyiv with 41 decommissioned F/A-18-Hornet fighter jets instead of selling them. (The Sydney Morning Herald)

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