Russia to hold local elections in 4 annexed regions, authorities say: Russia is set to hold local elections in the four Ukrainian regions controlled by Moscow, the head of the Central Election Commission said Monday.At least two people were killed the regional military administration reported in an update on Monday. At least 2 killed after drones hit city of Sumy: Four Russian drones hit the center of the northeastern city of Sumy, hitting two residential apartment blocks and an administrative building, according to local officials.“Now,” Zelensky said in response to a question about why not wait for an invitation. NATO is due to hold a summit in Lithuania on July 11 and 12 where leaders are expected to discuss Ukraine's membership. Ukraine’s aspiration to join is enshrined in its constitution and its relationship with NATO dates back to the early 1990s, according to the alliance. “He supports our future in NATO,” but an invitation now would be a huge motivator for Ukrainian soldiers, Zelensky said in an exclusive interview with CNN’s Erin Burnett. Speaking in English to CNN, Zelensky said that Biden was “the decision maker” about whether Ukraine would be in NATO or not. President Volodymyr Zelensky called on US President Joe Biden to invite Ukraine into NATO “now” – even if membership does not come until after the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a joint press conference with Spain's Prime Minister following their talks in Kyiv, on July 1, 2023.
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