Ukraine
US Redirects Missiles from International Orders to Ukraine in Unprecedented Move
The White House said that while missiles ordered by other countries would eventually be delivered, their shipments would be delayed by at least 16 months. It did not disclose any of the countries affected by this move but added that Taiwan was not included.
Summit on Ukraine shows almost zero effectiveness says Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov
He said that the basic thought process that came from many countries participating in it is that any discussion concerning Ukraine without involving Russia is purposeless. That was the general impression that came out of most of those present.
Escalating Russian Military Actions Amidst Swiss Peace Talks: Ukraine Reports
The situation report indicated that there had been 88 skirmishes, most of them in Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine—36 of them. Thus, Ukrainian forces could repulse 25 attacks, and 11 were still ongoing at the time of the report. It focused on Russian military efforts for breakthroughs near the city of Pokrovsk, mentioning 10 storming attempts by the Russian military on Ukrainian positions in the Lyman area and around Kurakhove.
Talks with Ukraine if it withdraws troops from Donbas, other conflict areas, says Putin
According to RT, Putin addressed this to the country's top Foreign Ministry officials, saying that "As soon as Kiev declares that it is ready for such a decision and begins a real withdrawal of troops... and also officially announces that it has abandoned plans to join NATO, our side will immediately... receive an order to cease fire and begin negotiations."
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.
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