Russian forces hit residential areas and public services such as the gas pipeline in the city of Okhtyrka during the night, Sumi Governor Dmytro Zhyvytskyy said in a statement. A 13-year-old child and 2 women lost their lives in the attacks on civilian settlements, according to local sources.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany sees a negotiated two-state solution as the only path forward and emphasized, “For Germany, recognition of the State of Palestine is still at the very end of the process. However, such a process must begin immediately.” Ahead of his visit to Israel and Palestine, Wadephul urged Israel to ensure the safe distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza and warned against unilateral annexation steps in the West Bank.
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