Geopolitics: Russia military strikes energy facility in Kherson on Friday

Ukraine Pres. Zelenskyy is on the wires saying:

• Russian military strikes energy facility in Kherson on Friday

earlier today the Ukrainian president said

• US is close to taking steps to pressure Russia into adhering to a cease-fire
• there is no sense for Ukraine to have direct talks with Russia unless it adheres to unconditional cease-fire.
• Met with French and British military choose to discuss foreign contingent appointment.
• Military working to convene weekly to work on plan for contingent.
• It should take no longer than one month to reach understanding on plan for the appointment of contingent.
• US tariff are not a problem for Ukraine due to small level of trade.
• Ukraine’s proposals for new draft minerals deal with US will be ready next week.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.