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Latest Developments in Ukraine: June 6

by VOA News

   For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit [1]Flashpoint
   Ukraine.

   The latest developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All
   times EDT.

   1:20 a.m.: Russia's government commission on agriculture matters
   recognized the measures taken by the government to curb the growth of
   prices for mineral fertilizers as effective and supported extension of
   export quotas for fertilizers until May 31, 2023, Reuters reported
   Monday citing the Interfax news agency.

   In May, Russia extended quotas for fertilizer exports for July through
   December, saying the measure aimed to secure sufficient supply for
   domestic farmers.

   12:10 a.m.: The United Nations estimates Ukraine is now one of the most
   mined countries in the world. In territories no longer occupied by
   Russian troops, experts from the country's emergency services are now
   defusing hundreds of mines a day. [2]VOA's Lesia Bakalets has the
   story, narrated by Anna Rice.

   12:01 a.m.: The Kyiv Independent reports that, in response to Russia's
   attacks on Kyiv, the United Kingdom pledges to provide Ukraine with
   long-range missiles.

   Some information in this report came from Reuters.

References

   1. https://www.voanews.com/z/6932
   2. https://www.voanews.com/a/crews-at-work-ridding-ukraine-of-landmines-other-explosives/6604753.html