On day 1,219 of the war, Russia launched air strikes in Kherson, resulting in casualties. Russian troops seized control of villages in the Donetsk region, while Ukraine fortified defenses in Sumy after halting Russian advances. North Korea is poised to assist Russia with additional troops, as reported by a South Korean lawmaker. Meanwhile, a new round of prisoner exchanges took place. The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against Russia for six months amidst ongoing tensions and uncertain progress toward peace talks.
"Russian air strikes killed one person and wounded two others in Ukraine's southern region of Kherson, regional governor Oleksandr Prokudin said on Telegram."
"North Korea will send more troops to Russia to assist in its war against Ukraine, possibly as early as July, a South Korean lawmaker said, citing information from Seoul's spy agency."
"Ukraine's forces stopped Russian advances in the border area of Ukraine's northern region of Sumy this week, the country's top general said in a statement."
"The European Union's 27 leaders have agreed to extend sanctions on Russia for another six months, resolving fears that Kremlin-friendly Hungary would let the measures lapse."
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