Ukraine
US and Ukraine Forge Long-Term Security Pact During G7 Summit
President Joe Biden and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine signed the bilateral agreement, joining 15 other nations—including the UK, France, and Germany—that have established similar security pacts with Ukraine.
Biden and Macron Affirm Commitment to Ukraine During State Visit
Before their Saturday meeting, the clarity came from the administration of the US that it would take part in Macron's proposal to send military trainers to Ukraine. He spoke to leaders at NATO about it, and its supporters, with the final plan expected to be reached in a matter of a few days.
Europe is no longer a continent of peace: Zelensky's Paris Address
Zelensky lamented the shift from a peaceful Europe to one fraught with turmoil, citing the destruction of cities and the burning of villages as consequences of Russia's bombings in Ukraine. He also highlighted the distressing issue of Ukrainian children being abducted in occupied territories.
NATO Secretary General Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine
And reinforcing this take by Stoltenberg, President Stubb repeated the position of Finland that "Finland has no plans to send troops to Ukraine." Rather, discussions are underway with their allies to ensure Ukraine gets the right support, reported the Xinhua news agency.
Macron Announces France's Plan to Provide Mirage Warplanes to Ukraine
Macron underlined that the supply of French combat aircraft "is not an escalation" and further added that "these weapons will not be used to bomb civilians." Moreover, he hinted at the potential deployment of military instructors to Ukraine, stating, "There should be no restrictions on discussing this matter."
US won't send military advisors to Ukraine for training purpose, says White House
Sullivan conveyed these comments to journalists while en route to Paris, France, where he will accompany US President Joe Biden for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings along the Normandy coast, followed by a state visit. According to Xinhua news agency, Sullivan emphasized that the US has been conducting training sessions for Ukrainian soldiers outside Ukrainian borders. These sessions occur primarily in Germany, where "thousands of Ukrainian soldiers" are undergoing training on the operation of Western-made military equipment.
US Authorizes Ukraine to Use Its Weapons on Russian Targets Near Kharkiv: Report
This decision permits Ukraine to conduct counter-fire operations against sites near Russia’s border adjacent to Ukraine’s eastern Kharkiv region, as reported by Xinhua news agency on Thursday.
Ukrainian Ground Forces Commander Warns of Imminent 'Critical Phase' in War
According to Pavliuk, offensives will continue to remain focused on Luhansk and Donetsk. At the same time, though, he warned of probable Russian strikes in the northeastern districts of Kharkiv and Sumy regions.
Ukraine Launches Long-Range Missile Attack on Crimea: Russian Claim
It was not immediately clear the extent and ramifications of the attack on Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Moscow in 2014. Kyiv is yet to formally react to the claim.
Ukraine Receives Bodies of 140 Fallen Soldiers from Russia
Oddly, already in early March, Russian-linked volunteer units, which allegedly support Ukrainian cause, were reported to have made incursions from Sumy territory into Russian soil.
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