Developments in Ukraine Biden’s attempt to gain support from Kiev/ Europe’s concern about the cutoff of American aid
More than 150 million people watched Putin's interview with Carlson, the continued removal of high-ranking military officials in Ukraine, the actual number of Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline, and the possibility of conflict between Russia and NATO within the next 3 to 5 years are among the most important events surrounding the war. |
Discussing U.S. and European efforts to maintain support for Kiev, Schulz spoke of concern in Europe over the impasse between the Democratic president and the Republican-led House of Representatives over funding for Ukraine.
Scholz stressed: “Without the support of the United States and without the support of European countries, Ukraine will not have the necessary facilities to defend its country.”
Biden then tried to use the opportunity to meet with the German chancellor to once again pressure Republicans to support European allies. He said: “The failure of the United States Congress to approve financial aid and continue to support Ukraine, if it occurs, is akin to criminal negligence, and it is disgusting.”
Ahead of the White House meeting, the German chancellor said that refusing to support Kiev would have consequences that would be felt beyond Ukraine and could be far more serious for Western governments in the long run. According to White House officials, the failure to reach an agreement on the new aid package will jeopardize the two-year efforts of Kiev’s allies. Schulz traveled to Washington to emphasize the importance of Current debates in Congress over continued support for Ukraine will highlight Europe and beyond, as House Republicans blocked new funding. They argue that the United States cannot continue to invest billions of taxpayer dollars in an effort to continue the war in Ukraine, and that Europe should spend more on Kiev.
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The number of views of Putin’s interview with Carlson on the X channel exceeded 150 million
This morning, Saturday It was found that the number of views of the interview of Russian President Vladimir Putin with Tucker Carlson, a famous American journalist, exceeded 150 million people in less than 24 hours from the moment it was published on the X social network, and this figure is still increasing.
At the same time, the number of views of this interview on Carlson’s YouTube channel has exceeded 8 million.
So far, the number of video reposts on X network has been 270,000, and users of this social network have posted more than 864,000 likes and more than 62,000 comments. Many American citizens have expressed envy to the Russian people for having such a president.
Putin’s interview with Carlson was published in the early hours of Friday morning. Its duration was more than two hours. In his meeting, Putin explained to the American journalist about the historical process of the formation of “Russian Kiosk” and then the united state of Russia with Moscow as its capital, he also pointed out the factors of the development of Ukrainianization and nationalism in Ukraine. The Russian president also answered questions about NATO, the United States, China, the Nord Stream explosions, the release of Ivan Gershkovich, an American journalist accused of spying in Russia, and other issues.
Moscow’s appreciation for the UAE’s help in returning 100 Russian soldiers from captivity
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced last night that the Moscow authorities have received the help of the United Arab Emirates Arabs are very grateful for the return of 100 Russian soldiers who were captured by the Ukrainian army.
In the statement published in this regard, it is recalled: “The released Russian soldiers are currently in Moscow and are receiving the necessary medical assistance there. We thank the UAE authorities for their help in organizing the new round of prisoner exchange and the return of Russian military forces.”
Previously, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Negotiations were held with the other side, 100 Russian soldiers were released from the captivity of the Ukrainian army and returned to their homeland. fired
Vladimir Zelenskiy, the President of Ukraine, dismissed Lieutenant General “Sergei Shaptala” from the post of Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and “Anatoly Bargilovich” appointed him in his place.
Zelensky announced this last night, Friday, in a video message on his Telegram channel and said: “I continue to change I dismissed the military staff, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And at the suggestion of the Commander-in-Chief of the Army Alexander Sirsky, I appointed Major General Anatoly Bargilovich as the new Chief of the General Staff.” Sirsky, who was recently appointed as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, has already identified and selected his new deputies, but their names were not mentioned in the message.
On Thursday, after much speculation, Zelensky finally removed General Valery Zalogeny from the General Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and appointed Oleksandr Sirsky, who served as the commander of the army’s ground forces since 2019, to this position.
Zalogeny’s first statements after being dismissed from the General Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Valery Zalogeny the first He made his public speech after being dismissed from the position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. This military official appreciated the title of “Hero of Ukraine” given to him and reminded that he currently does not hold any position.
He wrote on his Telegram channel. : Receiving the title of champion of Ukraine is a great honor for me. The honor and responsibility that I feel towards each and every soldier and defender of Ukraine, even though I don’t have a post at the moment. changed and now no title can be seen except for his first and last name.
A gathering of a group of Ukrainian people who demand the return of Zalogeny
According to Ukrainian mass media, several hundreds of Ukrainian citizens held a protest rally on Friday in the Independence Square of Kyiv and demanded the return of Valery Zalogeny to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Ukraine was armed.
Protesters with posters with slogans about the importance of the opinion of the Ukrainian people and criticism of Zelensky’s performance reacted to the removal of this high-ranking army official and demanded They reconsidered in this regard.
Advisor Zelensky: 200 to 300 thousand Ukrainian military personnel are involved in the conflicts
Mikhail Podoliak, the adviser to the head of the office of the President of Ukraine, admitted in a TV program last night that about 200-300 thousand people in the ranks of the armed forces of Ukraine are actively participating in the hostilities. He reminded that Alexander Sirsky, the new Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, should perform a fair rotation of soldiers on the battle front.
Ukrainian Armed Forces spoke, said President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced another figure – for example, “we have almost a million mobilized forces”. But along the front line, the number of our forces is 200-300 thousand. Others are far away from the war, but are on duty anyway. Therefore, in my opinion, one of the key tasks of Sirsky is to conduct a necessary audit regarding where, how and in what situation the country’s armed forces are needed.
Podolyak added. : The mobilization of forces must be permanent, this is not a momentary action and General Sirski must decide where and how the Basijians are or will be used. The adviser to Zelenskyi’s chief of staff reminded that the mobilization of forces and the timely rotation of soldiers on the battlefield is one of the problems that must be solved.
In late January, Vladimir Zelensky In an interview with the German TV channel ARD, the president of Ukraine said that up to 880 thousand people serve in the armed forces of Ukraine and called them the “million man” army of this country.
Hungarian Foreign Minister: European Union has lost its political weight due to US control
Peter Szijarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary today Friday reminded that the European Union has lost its political weight and competitive power since it came under the control of the United States and began to act on orders from Washington.
He said: The European Union has recently lost its political weight, credibility and competitive power, because it failed to stop the military conflict in Ukraine and instead turned it into a global conflict.
In his opinion, the European Union, by supplying the weapons needed by Kiev, has made this conflict more serious and is not making any efforts to stop it. Scijarto emphasized that the European Union, among other things, is not able to protect itself against the influx of illegal immigrants and the strengthening of its economic competitiveness. According to the Hungarian Foreign Minister, all this is the result of the fact that the European leadership “practically abandoned its will” and acted in accordance with the decisions reached and the expectations of the American government.
The Minister of Defense of Denmark said that a conflict between Russia and NATO is possible within 3 to 5 years
Trolles Lund Poulsen, the Minister of Defense of Denmark, today In an interview, Friday, he expressed the opinion that a military conflict between Russia and NATO member states may begin within the next 3 to 5 years, and that Denmark should increase investment in the military field. He said: It cannot be denied that within 3 to 5 years, Russia’s fifth article of the North Atlantic Treaty, stating that this alliance will help it in case of an attack on any member country of this bloc, and also NATO’s solidarity will not be tested.
The defense minister added that Denmark needs to increase investment in the military field, because Russia has increased its military production capabilities. According to Poulsen, he does not see a direct threat from Moscow to the country, but the North Atlantic Treaty Organization may enter into a combined war with Russia. Speaking on this matter, he pointed to “new intelligence data” which suggests that Russia may attack a member of this military-political bloc.
US Senator: Carlson’s interview with Putin is amazing
“David Vance”, US Senator from Ohio State, about Vladimir Putin’s interview. The Russian president spoke with journalist Tucker Carlson and called it amazing.
He wrote on his page on the social network X (formerly Twitter): “Just delete I watched this interview. It was great and amazing.”
Jan Nolte, a member of the Bundestag from the “Alternative for Germany” party, also mentioned about this interview that this is the first time that Russia’s positions It covers Ukraine and world politics for the Western audience, and Carlson’s meeting with Putin is very important in this regard.
This politician said: When the people of Germany and other Western countries want to get information about the point of view of the Moscow authorities, they only have at their disposal media that have a very negative attitude towards Russia. and judge everything one-sidedly. “Obviously, Western citizens can only be convinced of their point of view if Russia is not given the slightest opportunity to speak.”
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