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Macron counts on Xi 'to bring Russia to senses' for ending Ukraine war
Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday on his state-visit to China with high expectations for a possible breakthrough on working with the Asian giant to find solutions to end the war, reports CNN. While Ukraine tops the agenda, Macron's trip also has a strong economic component, with the President being accompanied by a delegation of some 50 business leaders, with some expected to finalise or even sign new deals during the trip.
Ukraine to discuss NATO accession prospects in Brussels: FM
"Ukraine's membership of NATO will be one of the main topics of the talks today," Kuleba was quoted as saying by the government press service on Tuesday. Another key theme of the meeting will be speeding up the delivery of military assistance to Ukraine, including artillery ammunition and armoured vehicles, needed for launching a counteroffensive in conflict with Russia, the Minister added.
No plans for 2nd wave of mobilisation: Russian General Staff
"I'd like to assure you that there are no plans for a second wave of mobilisation by the General Staff because there are enough citizens who have already been called up for military service, as well as those who voluntarily expressed a desire to participate in the operation," Xinhua news agency quoted Tsimlyansky as saying.
Russia open for negotiation: Putin tells Xi on Ukraine peace plan
Putin made the remarks on Monday in response to China's "plan settle ongoing Ukraine crisis". The plan aimed to "end the Russia-Ukraine war" was released by China in February. However, the US has warned it could be a "stalling tactic", the BBC reported.
Russia threatens to destroy Ukraine jets after Poland, Slovakia pledges
Slovakia became the second Nato country to pledge Kyiv some MiG-29 aircraft on Friday, a day after Poland. Slovakia's fleet was grounded last year and it no longer uses the jets, the BBC reported. Ukraine has asked Western countries for modern jets like the F-16, but because of long training times, these are seen only as long-term options.
UN chief to meet Ukrainian President in Kiev
Guterres and Zelensky will discuss the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in all its aspects, Xinhua news agency reported, citing the statement. On July 22, 2022, Russia and Ukraine separately signed a document in Istanbul with Turkey and the United Nations on grain and fertiliser exports from Ukraine and Russia to ensure supplies to global markets amid the Russia-Ukraine war.
Operations to defend Bakhmut will continue: Zelensky
"I told the Chief of Staff to find the appropriate forces to help the guys in Bakhmut. There is no part of Ukraine about which one can say that it can be abandoned," Zelensky said on Monday during his evening address to the nation. Moscow has been trying to take Bakhmut for months, as both sides suffer heavy losses in a grinding war of attrition, the BBC reported. However, Deputy Mayor Oleksandr Marchenko has said that Russia had not yet gained control of the city.
Told Russian counterpart to end war and engage in meaningful diplomacy: Antony Blinken
Addressing a press conference after the day-long deliberations at the G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, Blinken, while referring to his brief unscheduled meeting with his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the conference, said he told Lavrov to end the "war of aggression" and "engage in meaningful diplomacy that can produce a just and lasting peace".
Ahead of Blinken visit, US contrasts its G20 goals and Russia's
The US will engage with G20 members and other international partners to address the humanitarian crisis emanating from the "full-scale" Russian invasion of Ukraine and will call upon the G20 countries to hold Russia accountable for resisting UN efforts to reopen sea-routes to allow movement of grain shipments.
UN chief calls for peace on anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
"We must prevent further escalation," he told a Security Council high-level meeting on Ukraine, which was convened on the first anniversary of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and attended by about 30 foreign ministers and diplomats, Xinhua news agency reported. "We must all encourage every meaningful effort to end the bloodshed and, at long last, give peace a chance," said Guterres.
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