The controversial bill on military mobilization in Ukraine was passed in first reading on Wednesday. A second vote after amendments could allow the text to be adopted.

In kyiv, Russian strikes on a building left at least five dead and several dozen injured. The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell is currently visiting the Ukrainian capital and had to take refuge in an air raid shelter. At least five people were killed in Ukraine on Wednesday, including four in a residential building in the capital after a new “massive” air attack by Russia.