Russia claimed Monday to have repelled Ukrainian attacks from northwest of Krasnoarmeysk (known as Pokrovsk in Ukraine), a strategic city in the Donetsk region, in the past 24 hours, while Ukrainian forces said they destroyed multiple Russian tanks, drones and other military equipment.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also said that its forces have taken control of the Zatyshshia settlement in the Zaporizhzhia region.
The Russian forces destroyed Ukrainian tanks, armored vehicles, artillery, and multiple rocket launcher systems across various fronts, and shot down over 300 Ukrainian drones.
On the same day, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reporting on the situation up until 08:00, stated that a total of 191 combat engagements occurred between the two sides over the past 24 hours.
The Ukrainian forces repelled Russian assaults in the directions of Kursk, Kupiansk and Lyman. They destroyed multiple Russian tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems and a significant number of tactical-level drones, said the statement.
Russia consolidates battlefield gains in Krasnoarmeysk, Ukraine destroys more Russian weapons
Russia consolidates battlefield gains in Krasnoarmeysk, Ukraine destroys more Russian weapons
China and Thailand on Friday agreed to strengthen strategic alignment and enhance cooperation in various fields in a meeting between Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Noting the current turbulent international situation, Anutin said Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to work with China to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries.
Thailand is ready to work with China to resolutely combat online gambling and telecommunications fraud to further make the friendship between Thailand and China rooted in people's hearts, he said.
Anutin extended his gratitude for China's unremitting efforts in helping properly resolve the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, adding that he looks forward to China continuing to play a constructive role.
Noting China is a reliable and dependable strategic cooperative partner of Thailand, Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said that the saying "China and Thailand are one family" has a solid public opinion and social foundation and is showing even broader prospects.
Wang said that, facing a volatile international situation, China is willing to deepen mutual respect, trust and support with Thailand, and carry forward traditional friendship.
China stands ready to expand cooperation with Thailand in new energy, infrastructure, agriculture and other fields, promote the building of a more stable, prosperous and sustainable China-Thailand community with a shared future, and continuously make new contributions to regional stability and development, Wang said.
He expressed the hope that Thailand will intensify its efforts to crack down on online gambling and telecommunications fraud, creating a favorable environment for bilateral relations.
As a common friend of Thailand and Cambodia, China is willing to continue to build a platform for the two sides to engage in dialogue, rebuild mutual trust and improve relations, according to Wang.
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
China, Thailand agree to strengthen strategic alignment, enhance cooperation
