In the Russian-occupied southern territories of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin's party, United Russia, is actively engaged in preparing the announced referendums with which Moscow intends to sanction the annexation of the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia oblasts to the Russian Federation in September.The Ukrainian agency UNIAN writes, according to which the seats and also the electoral lists are being prepared, recalling how the Ukrainian residents of those territories "temporarily occupied by the Russian army, are threatened with" deportation "if they do not take part in the referendum , which Kiev defines as a pure propaganda move, and the local distribution of Russian passports has been underway for some time, UNIAN recalls.The Pentagon is expected to send "advisers" to Ukraine to help Kiev forces manage the thousands of weapons sent by the US, organize logistics and support local intelligence.This was supported by a group of bipartisan parliamentarians who visited the country last week.Civilians, contractors but also members of the army, according to Republican Michael Waltz, a former veteran of Afghanistan and also the first 'green beret' elected to the House.The 'Green Berets' are US Army special forces trained for unconventional wars and high-risk operations.The Green Berets were the first to be sent to Vietnam by then President John Kennedy in support of the forces of the South."Nobody is suggesting sending American soldiers to the front lines, but helping with logistics, planning operations, supporting intelligence is incredibly important right now," Waltz explained.Such figures are currently present in Germany and Poland to help manage the shipment and distribution of arms to Ukraine.But if they were sent to Ukrainian territory it would be a kind of 'boots on the ground', a move Biden said he wanted to avoid since the war began."I hate the Russians": the case is opened about Elisabeth Ellingsen, Norwegian consul in the Russian city of Murmansk who inveighs at a hotel reception during a dispute concerning the cleaning of a room.The scene was captured by the hotel surveillance camera and transmitted by the Mash channel on Telegram, accompanied by the message: "Here is a lesson in European tolerance for the employees of a Murmansk hotel of the Norwegian consul Elisabeth Ellingsen".The video had over 500,000 views.The diplomat's behavior was denounced by the foreign ministry, which defined it as "scandalous"."The Russian Foreign Ministry is considering a response to this outrageous act of hatred, nationalism and xenophobia," spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Telegram.For her part, the Norwegian Foreign Ministry said it "deeply regrets" this incident."The sentiments expressed do not reflect Norwegian policy or the Norwegian attitude towards Russia and the Russian people", she added, specifying that the ministry is managing what happened "through the appropriate channels".According to the website of the Norwegian embassy in Moscow, the Norwegian consulate general in Murmansk has been temporarily closed since July 1st due to the "difficult" situation in bilateral relations.The Norwegian Foreign Ministry did not specify whether this incident occurred before or after the closing of the consulate.Acting commander of the Azov regiment, Major Mykyta Nadtochy, said the Russians had "confirmed" their crime with the attack on Olenivka prison via "the British embassy's statement on the need to execute the Azovs" .For the military "Putin is personally responsible for this crime".As for the material executors, "we are already discovering their names. We will find them everywhere, in the occupied territories of Ukraine, in Russia or in third countries".In an interview with Ukrainian TV, the first lady Olena Zelenska reacted to the criticisms she received after the publication in Vogue of the photo shoot of her which portrays her with her husband."From an aesthetic point of view, something may or may not like, but I am sure it will give further prominence to Ukraine internationally, because this publication is read by millions of people around the world", the words of her reported by UNIAN."I'd like to see someone who would reject Annie Leibovitz," she adds, citing the world-renowned photographer who took the images.Zelenska further explained that her photo session lasted several hours, while her husband and president was engaged "for only 15-20 minutes".The semiotic analysis of the photo of President Zelensky and his wife published by VogueZelensky and his wife Olena in Vogue: the controversy breaks outUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke yesterday by telephone with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba "to express his condolences for the death of over 50 Ukrainian detainees yesterday morning in Donetsk, controlled by Russia".This is what the State Department says in a statement."The Secretary reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to hold Russia responsible for the atrocities committed by its forces against the Ukrainian people".The two heads of American and Ukrainian diplomacy "also reiterated the need for rapid implementation of the agreement for the transport of grain, negotiated by the United Nations, between Russia, Turkey and Ukraine".Blinken "expressed the hope that the first ships will be able to leave the Ukrainian ports without further delay".Finally, after explaining to his interlocutor "an account of his telephone call with the Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov", Blinken "underlined the unwavering support of the United States for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine"."At least 5 thousand dolphins" have died in the Black Sea since the beginning of the war in Ukraine.This was stated by Ivan Rusev, doctor of biological sciences of the national natural park "Tuzlivski Lymani" in the Odessa region.Unian reports it.An underestimated number because not all dead dolphins run aground on the beach but many end up at the bottom of the sea so the real number could be "tens of thousands" of animals.The United Nations is ready to investigate the bombing of the Elenovka prison in the Russian-controlled Donetsk region, in which at least 50 Ukrainian prisoners were killed."Regarding the tragedy in Elenovka prison, we are ready to send a group of experts capable of carrying out an investigation with the consent of the parties," said Farhan Hag, spokesman for the secretary general, according to the Tass agency. .Russians and Ukrainians accuse each other of the bombing.The UN spokesman insisted that the mission can only be sent if it has "the permission of both sides".With the embarkation, from the port of Bari, of the first tactical and logistic vehicles, as well as of the logistic materials, the deployment of the Italian contingent has begun, which will soon be employed in Bulgaria as part of the eVA (Enhanced Vigilance Activity) led Battle Group. 82 ° “Torino” Infantry Regiment of the Italian Army.With the support of the transit management unit of the RSOM Regiment (Reception Staging and Onward Movement) of Bari, 55 containers, 49 tactical-logistic vehicles and materials were loaded at the disposal of the Italian contingent for the fulfillment of the mission authorized by the Italian political authorities under aegis. Born.The deployment of units of the Italian Army, for the first time in Bulgarian territory, was possible thanks to a complex activity of drafting technical-logistic-administrative agreements between the Allies and Bulgaria, the host nation.Italy, after a purely logistical first phase essential for the launch of the mission with the use of about 750 men and women of the Army, will take on the role of Framework Nation or the leadership of the mission that will see the involvement of other contingents of the 'Alliance.By joining the eVA initiative, Italy is confirmed as one of the main contributors to strengthening NATO's posture of deterrence and defense on the East flank. The operational activities relating to the mission in Bulgaria will be conducted under the coordination and in accordance with the directives given. from the Operational Command of Vertice Interforze (COVI).Ukrainian authorities have ordered mandatory mass evacuation from areas not yet occupied by Russians in the Donetsk region of Donbass.The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister Irina Vereshchuk, explaining that the government is ready to accommodate all those who will be forced to leave their homes in new housing, "before the start of the season that foresees the switching on of the heaters".About 200-220 thousand people are interested in the measure, as reported by the UNIAN agency;among these, 52,000 are children.Kiev explained the order with the fact that "there is no adequate supply of electricity in those areas and that there will be virtually no heating in the Donetsk region this winter".On Russian propaganda channels, such as that of the journalist Vladimir Solovev, the news is read as "President Zelensky's resignation from the Donbass".Russia must provide lists of Ukrainian prisoners killed and wounded after yesterday's attack on the prison near Olenivka, in the Donetsk region, which resulted in more than 50 dead and more than 100 wounded.This was stated by the Coordination for the treatment of prisoners of war of Ukraine in a post on Telegram, quoted by the news agency Ukrinform."All wounded should receive adequate medical care and the bodies of dead soldiers should be returned for a proper burial. So far, the occupier's representatives have not given any response to the appeal," the report read.The Coordination invited the International Committee of the Red Cross and the UN, which acted as guarantor of the life and health of Ukrainian prisoners of war, to immediately launch an international investigation into the crime and ask for the prosecution of its perpetrators, underlining the need for an international inspection to verify the conditions of detention of Ukrainian prisoners of war."The crime that occurred in Olenivka grossly violates international law, national legislation and the norms of human morality. The punishment for all those involved in the planning and execution of the terrorist attack should be the most severe and be unavoidable ", he added, specifying to continue his work" for the exchange and return home of the Ukrainian defenders ".Poland delivers eight Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine.This was reported by the Warsaw media.The last formalities are being completed - it is explained - the howitzers are part of a contract signed in June.The relatives of the prisoners of war of the 'Azov' battalion demonstrated in the square in Kiev calling on the world community to react to the tragedy that occurred on Friday in the Olenivka prison and to recognize the Russian Federation as a sponsor state of world terrorism.Ukrainska Pravda reports it.A few dozen people gathered on the square, most of whom were relatives of the soldiers of the Azov regiment.The association of 'Azovstal defenders' families' organized the event.The wife of the commander of the Azov regiment, Kateryna Prokopenko, noted that when Azovstal's defenders laid down their arms, the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross assured that nothing would threaten their lives.Furthermore, the United Nations is asked to send its representatives to the territory of the village of Olenivka in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donetsk region to "ascertain the circumstances" of the incident, verify the health of the wounded and other prisoners of war and to facilitate the transfer of the bodies of the dead."The Azov militants deserve execution, but death not by shooting but by hanging, because they are not real soldiers. They deserve a humiliating death."It is the tweet that appeared on the account of the Russian embassy in Great Britain that provoked the vehement reaction of Ukraine.Twitter posted a warning prior to the tweet stating, "This tweet violated Twitter's Hateful Conduct Rules. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public interest that the tweet remains accessible."Kiev reacts firmly.Andriy Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidency office, says on Telegram, as reported by the Guardian: "Russia is a terrorist state. In the 21st century, only savages and terrorists can speak diplomatically about the fact that people deserve to be. executed by hanging. Russia is a sponsoring state of terrorism. What other evidence is needed? ".The Ukrainian armed forces destroyed the Antonivskiy, the main Kherson bridge that crosses the Dnieper River.This was announced on Telegram by the spokesman of the Odessa military administration, Sergei Bratchuk.The Russian Armed Forces have lost 40,670 soldiers since the start of the war.This was reported by the military of Kiev in their daily bulletin.To these must be added 1759 tanks, 906 artillery systems, 222 aircraft, 190 helicopters and 15 ships.New Russian attacks in Donetsk killed six civilians yesterday and injured another 15 people.This was stated on Telegram by the Ukrainian governor of the disputed Oblast, Pavlo Kyrylenko."The Russians killed six civilians in the Donetsk region: two in Kramatorsk, one in Vodiani, one in Kurdiumivka, one in Pervomaiski and one in Kermenchik", said Kyrylenko, according to whom a missile attack occurred in Donetsk.Ukraine has asked the United Nations and the Red Cross to investigate the deaths of more than 50 Ukrainian prisoners of war in an attack on a detention center in the occupied Donbass territories.The Red Cross said it is seeking access to the prison to help evacuate and treat the injured.Ukraine and Russia accused each other of attacking the campMoscow has introduced sanctions against 32 New Zealand citizens, including the military command and journalists.This was announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry, as reported by Tass.There should no longer be any doubt that Russia intends to dismantle Ukraine and "see it dissolve completely off the map".This was declared by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US ambassador to the United Nations.Speaking at the Security Council, Thomas-Greenfield spoke of growing signs that the Kremlin is laying the groundwork for the annexation of all regions of eastern Ukraine in the areas of Donetsk and Luhansk and the southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhzhia " with the aim of organizing false referendums or decrees to unite them with Russia ".Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov "even stated that this is the goal of Russia's war," he noted."The European Union condemns with the utmost firmness the atrocities committed by the Russian armed forces" and condemns "in the strongest possible terms" the attack on the Olenivka prison and the emasculation of a Ukrainian prisoner filmed on film.This was declared by the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Josep Borrell."These inhuman and barbaric acts represent grave violations of the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocol and constitute war crimes. The perpetrators of war crimes and other serious violations, as well as government officials and responsible military representatives, will be held accountable. . The European Union actively supports all measures to ensure accountability for the violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed during the Russian aggression in Ukraine, "adds Borrell.The accusations of interference by Russia in Italy "are absurd".The spokesman of the Kremlin, Dmitri Peskov, told AGI, reiterating that Russia "does not interfere in Italian politics".These accusations, Peskov denounces, "seem more like a tribute to the fashion of blaming Russia for everything and everywhere".When asked to comment on the links of the Northern League with the diplomatic representation of the Federation in Rome, the spokesman limited himself to replying that "it is better to ask the embassy itself".Russian artillery killed one person and wounded six others in an attack on Mykolaiv that hit a residential district near the shipyards.Local authorities report it, according to the Kyiv Independent.For the moment, Pope Francis' international travel program remains.He confirmed this himself during the press conference on the return flight with reporters."I said that I would like to go to Ukraine. Now let's see what I find when I get home."Vatican News reports."In Kazakhstan (in September, ed) I'd like to go for the moment, it's a quiet journey, without much movement, it's a conference of religions." For the moment, everything remains.I also have to go to South Sudan before Congo, because it is a trip with the archbishop of Canterbury and with the bishop of the Church of Scotland because all three of us did the retreat together two years ago.And then the Congo, but it will be next year, because there is the rainy season, let's see.I have all the good will, but let's see what the leg says ".One person died and 6 others were injured due to Russian bombing during the night in the Mykolaiv area.The head of the regional military administration of Mykolaiv Vitaly Kim reports on Telegram.According to reports, many buildings suffered significant damage from the bombing.Moscow is recruiting thousands of volunteers across the country to beef up armies to fight in what Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the 'special military operation' in Ukraine.From Murmansk, in the Arctic Circle, to Perm, in the Urals, and to Primorsky Krai, in the Russian Far East, an appeal has been made for both patriotism and Russian wallets and military experience is not always required, writes CNN. online.In total, according to analysts, more than 30,000 volunteers could be mobilized to supplement the Russian ranks impoverished by five months of fighting mainly in the eastern Donbass region, where most of the volunteers will likely be sent.Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba had a conversation with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken after the latter's meeting yesterday with Russian Foreign Minister Serghei Lavrov."We have decided - writes Kuleba on Twitter - to further strengthen Ukraine militarily and economically and we have focused on the next practical steps that will allow Kiev to force the Russian invasion to fail".Russian gas giant Gazprom has announced that it has suspended gas supplies to Latvia following tensions between Moscow and the West over the conflict in Ukraine and the EU's unprecedented sanctions against Russia."Gazprom has suspended gas supplies to Latvia today, due to the violation of gas purchase conditions," reads a statement from the Russian company on Telegram."In the newly occupied territories of southern Ukraine, the Russian-installed authorities are most likely under increasing pressure from Moscow to consolidate their power over the region and prepare referendums for annexation to Russia by the end of the year."This is what we read in the latest British military intelligence bulletin."Russia currently classifies the occupied areas as under interim 'military-civilian administration'", add the London 007, "the local authorities are probably forcing the population to reveal personal details in order to establish voting records".Russian bombings in the Donetsk oblast caused the death of 5 civilians and the wounding of 13. The Kyiv Independent reports that it quotes the governor of the Donetsk oblast, Pavlo Kyrylenko."There is sufficient evidence that this was a planned war crime. It is another confirmation that Russia is a terrorist state."In a video posted on Telegram, the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky talks about the bombing of Olenivka and says: "In that terrorist attack by the Russians, more than 50 Ukrainian defenders were cynically killed"According to the mayor of Nikopol, Yevhen Yevtushenko, Russian troops bombed Nikopol, in the Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, during the night of July 29 with multi-launch rocket systems.No further information was provided.The mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov, reported that he suffered a bombing in the Slobidsky district of Kharkiv around 3:00 am on July 30th.The attack would have set fire to a school building.No information on the victims has been provided at this time.Although foreign aid has become a "significant source of foreign exchange revenue" for Ukraine, it is not enough to offset the outflow of currency from the country, Ukrinform reported, citing the National Bank of Ukraine.According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Ukraine will receive an additional $ 20 billion in support from international partners.Latvia asks Russians crossing the border to sign a document condemning the Russian war.The checks are aimed at identifying those who may pose a threat to Latvian national security, reports the Latvian news agency LSM, citing the State Security Service of Latvia.The International Committee of the Red Cross offered to assist in the evacuation of the wounded in the Russian attack on the Olenivka facility housing Ukrainian POWs.The ICRC also offered to donate medical supplies, protective equipment and forensic material.