KYIV, Ukraine (AP)
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has urged Hong Kong to take action against Russia's attempts to evade international sanctions.
- This call comes as concerns rise over the effectiveness of sanctions and their enforcement globally.
- Kuleba's appeal highlights the need for cohesive international efforts to address sanctions evasion by Russian entities.
— During a visit to China, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged Hong Kong to take measures against Russia and its businesses attempting to bypass international sanctions. Meeting with Hong Kong leader John Lee, Kuleba emphasized the importance of maintaining Hong Kong's reputation as a liberal economy governed by the rule of law, particularly in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a related incident, debris from a suspected Russian drone was discovered in rural Romania, marking another instance of drone wreckage from the Ukraine war landing on NATO territory. The Romanian Defense Ministry reported that the drone fragments were found following Russian attacks on Ukraine's port infrastructure, prompting Romania to enhance its airspace monitoring with warplanes. Local authorities issued alerts to residents in the affected areas. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the arrest of an 18-year-old suspect linked to the murder of Iryna Farion, a former lawmaker and advocate for the Ukrainian language. Farion was shot in broad daylight in Lviv, an incident that has drawn significant public attention and mourning. Zelenskyy noted that the investigation involved extensive efforts from various security agencies to apprehend the suspect. Farion's death has resonated deeply within Ukraine, reflecting the ongoing tensions surrounding language and identity in the country. Thousands attended her funeral, underscoring her impact as a prominent figure in promoting the Ukrainian language amidst the backdrop of the war.