00:15 Four residents of Kherson told CNN that the city is still under the complete control of Russian troops. Earlier, a Pentagon spokesman said that Ukrainian troops managed to push back the Russian army in Kherson. 23:34 Chinese state-owned Sinopec has suspended talks to invest up to $500 million in a gas chemical plant in Russia and sell Russian gas, sources told Reuters.

Why many couples went to the registry office after the start of the war After February 24, the registry offices of Russia formed the queues from those who wanted to submit an application or transfer the already planned wedding to a closer date. “Cold” talked with pairs that decided to get married right now, about how official marriage helps to save each other in an unstable time.