Russian occupation persists amid Ukraine's counteroffensive; African delegation proposes peace despite missile barrage
- The success of Ukraine's offensive against Russian troops will determine the flow of US and western aid.
- Flooding from the Nova Kakhovka dam collapse in southern Ukraine is predicted to fully recede by June 20.
- Russia denies involvement in the destruction of the Kakhovka dam but evidence suggests pre-emplaced explosives caused the damage.
- Russia targeted cities far from front lines, evading Ukrainian air defenses.
- An African delegation proposed "confidence-building measures" including a pull-back of Russian troops and sanctions relief despite missile attacks in Kyiv during their visit.

































































































































































































































