Russia-Ukraine War Updates: Zelensky took a jibe at Putin at the Cannes Film Festival, saying – hatred will end and dictators will die

Posted on 18th May 2022 by rohit kumar

The 75th Cannes Film Festival started in France. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky virtually addressed the film festival. During this, he targeted Russian President Vladimir Putin and said that hatred among humans will end and dictators will die.

 

The Ukrainian President appeals to filmmakers to make a comedy film on fascism. Zelensky praised Charlie Chaplin's role as Adolf Hitler, saying - We need a new Chaplin who can tell that the cinema of our time is not silent.

 

Major updates of the Russia-Ukraine war.

 

On 17 May the Israeli embassy returned to the capital, Kyiv.

 

Russian hackers cyberattack Costa Rica for supporting Ukraine

 

The German government has begun preparations to reduce its energy dependence on Russia.

 

So far, more than 226 attacks on Ukraine's health infrastructure

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) says Russia has carried out more than 226 attacks on Ukraine's health infrastructure since the war began. That is, three attacks on the medical services of Ukraine have been carried out every day. The regional director of the WHO says that 75 people were killed and 59 others were injured in these attacks.

 

Finland's parliament approves joining NATO

 

The Parliament of Finland has approved the government to join NATO. During the voting on this, 188 out of 200 MPs supported the decision. On the other hand, the White House press secretary says that US President Joe Biden will discuss NATO applications with Finnish and Swedish prime ministers on May 19.

 

Preparations to ban Putin's entry into Canada

 

The Canadian government is preparing to ban the entry of 1000 members of the Russian government, including Putin, into the country. A bill regarding this has also been introduced in the Canadian Senate. On the other hand, Germany has promised a loan of 150 million euros to Ukraine.

 

Ukrainian soldiers may face trial

 

On the other hand, the Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine says that the wounded Ukrainian soldiers evacuated from the Mariupol Steel Plant have been moved to Russian-held territory. These will be exchanged with Russian troops. However, some Russian officials claim that these soldiers could be prosecuted or sentenced to death.

 

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