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Barometer of wars, Hamas accepts UN resolution on ceasefire. Moscow: new nuclear exercises begin

Hamas agreed to negotiate the details of a ceasefire, requiring US involvement to ensure Israel's membership. Meanwhile, in Berlin, Zelensky participates in the International Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, where Italy announces a package of 140 million euros for the country's infrastructure

Barometer of wars, Hamas accepts UN resolution on ceasefire. Moscow: new nuclear exercises begin

Hamas announced of to accept the United Nations Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken welcomed this news, underlining the importance of the word from the Hamas leadership in the Palestinian enclave. But the horror of what happened on Saturday still remains. So much so that the United Nations human rights office cites possible war crimes by Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups in relation to the deadly raid by Israeli forces which freed four hostages during the weekend. 

In the meantime, in Ukraine, we note the alleged first bombing by a Ukrainian military plane on Russian territory, according to a Ukrainian military source quoted by Sky News. This event comes in a context in which Ukraine has obtained authorization from various NATO member countries, including the United States, to use the weapons supplied to them. Additionally, Ukraine is preparing to receive the first American-made F-16 jets this summer. The situation remains tense, with Moscow who announced the conquest of two other villages in Ukraine: Artyomovka in the Lugansk region and Timkovka in the Kharkiv region.

During a conference in Berlin, several European leaders have promised new support to Ukraine, including an urgent aid package and a proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2026. Meanwhile, Russia e Belarus they started exercises for the use of nuclear weapons not strategic.

Hamas is ready to negotiate, but asks for guarantees from the US on Israel

Hamas would have accepted the UN Security Council resolution for the cease-fire and declared himself ready to negotiate the details, as reported by Sami Abu Zuhri, a senior Hamas official, to the Reuters agency. The resolution, promoted by the United States, was adopted yesterday by the United Nations Security Council to support the ceasefire plan in Gaza. The text, which welcomes the truce proposal announced by American President Joe Biden on May 31, invites both Israel and Hamas to fully implement the terms of the ceasefire, without delay and without conditions. The resolution received 14 votes in favour, with only one abstention of Russia.

Meanwhile, on the Israeli front, the prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to the ceasefire in Gaza, as declared by Blinken, who is visiting Jerusalem on his eighth Middle East tour. Blinken said Netanyahu reiterated his support for the proposal, adding that Hamas' positive reaction to the U.S.-drafted UN ceasefire resolution was a sign of hope.

UN "shocked" by the impact on civilians following the release of hostages

However, despite these signs of possible détente, tensions remain palpable. The military operation conducted by Israel in Nuseirat for the release of hostages in the hands of Hamas provoked a strong reaction from the United Nations, who declared themselves “deeply shocked” by the impact on civilians of this action. They register over 270 Palestinians killed, including women and children, as well as an Israeli soldier. Bureau spokesman Jeremy Laurence expressed concern and added that Palestinian armed groups holding hostages in densely populated areas are exposing the lives of nearby civilians and hostages to "further risk" due to hostilities.

In the meantime, the massacre in Gaza continues. An Israeli attack hit a residential complex in Gaza City, killing at least 8 people, mostly children. Other buildings in the neighborhood were damaged, with rescuers searching for survivors. While four Israeli soldiers were killed in an operation in southern Gaza.

Support for Ukraine: new aid package and international cooperation

In a conference at Berlin, several European leaders have announced new support packages for the 'Ukraine. Italy promised a 140 million package euros for urgent aid, including Samp-T missile defense systems, while the EU announced sending an additional 1,9 billion euros by the end of the month. These funds are intended to support the reconstruction critical infrastructure and address humanitarian challenges in the war-torn country. At the same time, the European Commission proposed to extend temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2026, recognizing the continued instability and Russian attacks that threaten the security of the region. Brussels explains in a note that the proposal will be on the table of the ministers of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on Thursday 13 June, it will then be up to the ministers to formally adopt the proposal.

During the Conference for the Reconstruction of Ukraine in Berlin, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky underlined the importance of air defense, stating that protection from threats from above is a priority. He also stated that the Russian attacks had compromised half of his country's energy production capacity and the need to join the EU by June. A concept also reiterated by Ursula von der Leyen: “We believe that Ukraine's negotiations for EU entry should begin at the end of the month.”

Additionally, the United States announced the revocation of the tender which prevented the Azov Brigade, a Ukrainian military group, by use US-supplied weapons. This decision reflects a change in US policy, which now allows the Azov Brigade to employ its weapons to counter Russian forces.

Russia and Belarus begin nuclear exercises

Le Russian armed forces e Belarusian they started the second phase of exercises for the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. These exercises, ordered by the Russian president, aim to maintain the readiness of nuclear forces and ensure the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the two countries. “During the exercise, issues related to joint training of units of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons will be addressed,” the Defense Ministry said. Last month the Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered to practice deploying tactical nuclear weapons after threats from France, Britain and the United States, according to Moscow.

Iran: protests against the US and France over nuclear power, the agreement with Russia is suspended

The spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry disputed the recent statements of French e States United regarding the nuclear activities of'Iran and sending weapons to Tehran during the war in Ukraine, calling them “false and unacceptable.”

Russia instead announced the temporary suspension of the new agreement of comprehensive cooperation signed with Iran due to unspecified problems with Iranian partners. The suspension reflects a strategic decision made by the two countries.

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