The statue of General Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Virginia was removed. The statue was targeted in the protests against racism and police violence that started after the murder of George Floyd by the police. General Lee objected to the abolition of slavery and defended the white supremacy during the American Civil War. The statue was moved to a secure facility, while the graffiti-covered pedestal will remain in place until the rearrangement.
Following peace talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine resumed airstrikes. Ukrainian drone strikes in Sochi killed two and injured 11, leading to a four-hour suspension at Sochi Airport. Russia’s defense systems shot down 39 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Odessa injured at least four people, targeting the Pryvoz market, and strikes in the Cherkasy region injured seven. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the ongoing attacks despite ceasefire proposals discussed in Istanbul. The peace talks also resulted in an agreement for the exchange of military and civilian prisoners.
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