Developments in Ukraine|Kiev takes Patriot missiles from the West by force

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, Dmitrii Koleba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, believes that “Kind and calm” diplomacy of Kiev in the field of providing Patriot air defense systems did not work, and now it is necessary to request these equipments with the West “by force”. Kindness in this field has not worked so far, and now we must deal with more severity. On the other hand, in my opinion, diplomacy primarily involves personal relationships, which I was not active in.”

The foreign minister noted that Ukraine is grateful for the security assistance that many countries have provided so far, but “is disappointed by the inconsistency in financial support.” According to him, it is difficult for him to understand the resistance of some countries to transfer at least one of their systems to Kyiv. Koleba added: More than a hundred existing Patriot air defense systems have been identified among potential donor countries, and in some neighboring countries there is at least one system that protects a port or an airport. He expressed confidence that Ukraine It will eventually receive more Patriot systems, but delays in this regard will cost the lives of soldiers of the Ukrainian armed forces. In the conversation with him, Pish Koleba had “desperately” requested seven Patriot air defense systems. According to him, European countries have a total of 100 Patriots, and if they wish, they can quickly transfer these systems to Kiev.

In early April, the Foreign Minister of Ukraine also demanded the quick delivery of the Patriot air defense system. by NATO member states. He emphasized that this is the only effective air defense system against the ballistic missiles of the Russian armed forces. Andriy Ermak, the chief of staff of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, said that Kiev not only the Patriot system, But it also needs missiles of this system.

In late March, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine complained that Kiev’s allies do not intend to transfer more Patriots to the country, but are willing to send missiles of air defense systems. provide them to Kiev.

A few days ago, Oleksandr Sirsky, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, admitted that the Russian Armed Forces are superior to the country’s army in air, missile and artillery fields.

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Zelensky called America Blamed for the slow speed of arms transfers

Politiko newspaper, referring to the Ukrainian president’s interview with Axel Springer media holding, reported that Volodymyr Zelensky blamed the United States for the slow transfer process. F-16 fighter jets and ATACMS missiles blame Kiev.

President of Ukraine Gat: “I am always guided by logic in my actions, words and conclusions. And I don’t understand the logic behind this, for example, when one of our partners has the weapons that Ukraine needs today to survive. And I don’t understand why they don’t want to give them to us.”

This publication reminds that Zelensky had previously criticized German Chancellor Olaf Schulz’s refusal to transfer Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev.

Vladimir Zelenskyi, the president of Ukraine, in an interview with Bild newspaper about the new counterattack plan of the Ukrainian armed forces, which includes the destruction of the Crimean bridge. talked. He said: We really want to destroy Russian infrastructure. It’s not just about the Kerch bridge that everyone is talking about. It’s about some infrastructure facilities that are a military target. We are talking about bridges and airports.

Earlier, Zelensky said that the armed forces of Ukraine are currently planning to launch a new counteroffensive.

Zelensky considered it possible to talk with Moscow about the peace plan after its approval. , subject to its approval at the upcoming conference in Switzerland, is ready.

Vladimir Zelenskiy explained: We will prepare a plan, and I think the first points of it will be ready by the first summit with all the details of what needs to be done. will be. <...> And then we will develop this plan to the end, and then some mediators, representatives of the continents, of course, will show this plan to Russian representatives. Of course, only after we have reached a common opinion in this field together with countries that really want peace and not just dialogue.

At the same time, Zelensky reminded his position regarding the presence of Russian representatives in the conference and added: “There is no need” for the presence of the Russian side in this peace meeting.

Position NATO: The conflict in Ukraine has reached a critical point

General Christopher Cowley, the NATO commander in Europe, believes that the military conflict in Ukraine has reached a decisive moment and if the United States If Kiev does not agree to additional aid, the Russian armed forces will change the course of the conflict in their favor.

The NATO official said: The side that cannot resist on the front is the loser. In the absence of weapons and ammunition, the Russian armed forces are a serious threat to the Ukrainian armed forces. Kavli pointed out that the Russian army will soon have a 10-to-1 superiority in terms of artillery shells, adding: “In the future Very soon, the Ukrainian armed forces may run out of bullets, as well as their ammunition for air defense systems.

General Christopher Cowley, the commander in chief of the joint forces in Europe, announced that Ukraine has not yet met the requirements for the country to join NATO.

He said at the hearing of the US Senate Armed Services Committee: NATO’s policy, which is agreed upon by the 32 countries, is that when the time comes and all allies agree, Ukraine will become a member of the alliance. But these two conditions have not yet been fulfilled.”

General Cowley also pointed to the fact that the defeat of Ukraine in the conflict with Russia is imminent, if the situation of sending weapons from the West to Kiev does not change in the near future. He added: “If one side can shoot and the other side can’t respond, the side that can’t shoot is the loser. So the situation is very dangerous.” Europe asked to deliver the air defense system and ammunition to Kiev

Kurds to provide the necessary facilities for the provision of air defense equipment and additional ammunition to Kyiv.

He said: “Today, again with Foreign Minister Koleba about the EU’s efforts to accelerate military support to Ukraine, especially air defense systems. And I talked ammunition. I request the member states of the European Union to determine what equipment Ukraine needs and provide them. “Let’s reach concrete commitments and actions in this field” because “Ukraine cannot wait”. > US Army Secretary Christina Vermuth announced that the delay in approving the necessary funds to help Ukraine will negatively affect the ability of US forces in Europe. If this bill is not approved, by the end of May we will have no money for the troops stationed in Europe to continue their mission, no money for transportation to redeploy them, no new troops to be sent, we will not be able to maintain our presence in the maneuvers of the three Let’s keep the third and fourth months. Wermuth added: The White House’s request for funds for Ukraine includes funds for the education of Ukrainians, as well as for the expansion of the United States’ presence in Europe. >Pentagon called military aid to Kiev a profitable investment

Celeste Wallander, adviser to the US Secretary of Defense on International Security Affairs, emphasized that US financial support to Kiev is a profitable investment and should This Pentagon official said: We must now prevent Russia’s success and Ukraine’s failure by providing these additional aid. This is a very important issue. “We can provide a long-term solution by working with Europe, but all the work we’ve done over the past two years in investing in Ukraine’s future will be for nothing if it doesn’t help them in the next few months.”

Before The deputy defense secretary said that if the US Congress approves a new aid package to Ukraine, the US could start sending ammunition in the near future, literally within a week or two.

Pentagon admits the ineffectiveness of Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy facilities

Celeste Wallander, Pentagon chief’s adviser on international security affairs, said that Ukraine’s attacks on Russian energy facilities had a significant impact on Moscow’s military capabilities. It hasn’t and apparently everything is being repaired quickly and the situation is returning to normal.

Wallander said at a hearing of the US House Armed Services Committee: “To date, the attacks that we have seen on Russian energy resources, It has not significantly changed Russia’s ability to fight. <...> I’m not an expert on energy infrastructure, but there is evidence that the Russians can quickly repair damaged facilities.”

Earlier, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken earlier this month April said that the US government does not support the Ukrainian military’s attacks deep into Russian territory.

Russian Ambassador: American officials should stop making escalating statements

Pierre Alain Elchinger, the spokesman of the Swiss Foreign Ministry, announced last night that Russia’s participation in the conference on the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict in this country is necessary to achieve lasting peace.

He told reporters: This conference should create the foundation necessary to achieve a lasting peace. Moscow officials have repeatedly stated, including publicly, that they are not interested in participating in the first meeting. For Switzerland, it is clear that sustainable peace requires the participation of Russia.” Elchinger recalled that Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis had discussed the issue of holding this conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. In this meeting, Cassis emphasized that Switzerland is willing to discuss all possible perspectives for a peaceful solution and all existing peace plans. He also clarified that the exact list of participants in the conference will be available in just a few days. The date of its start will be determined, but about 120 countries will be invited.

Announcing the date of the Swiss meeting about Ukraine

Ukraine meeting on the 15 It will be held until June 16 in Burgenstock, Switzerland. This issue was reported by the RTS TV channel, referring to the statement of the government of this country – the Federal Council. As mentioned, the purpose of this meeting is to create a common understanding on how to achieve a “comprehensive peace” for Ukraine and to develop a “specific road map for Russia’s participation in the peace process”. They reported that the Swiss Foreign Ministry has not excluded the use of the peace plan that was developed under the supervision of Turkey in 2022 in order to reach a compromise in the Ukraine peace conference. The plan included strengthening Russia on the front line in eastern Ukraine and Crimea. The project also considered the “partial demilitarization” of Ukraine.

Swiss Foreign Minister: Minsk is unlikely to participate in the Ukraine peace conference

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis announced at a press conference in Bern that Belarus is unlikely to participate in the Ukraine peace conference. He explained: “Belarus’ participation in the Swiss meeting on Ukraine is not a key point, most likely there will be no one from Minsk.

Regarding Russia’s possible participation, he also mentioned that in the first peace conference without Russia’s participation , we can reach an agreement about when and how Moscow will participate in the conflict resolution process. According to the Swiss Foreign Minister, it is not necessary for the representatives of the Russian side to be present in the first round of the conference.

Russian Embassy: The peace meeting in Switzerland will be fruitless consultations

The Russian embassy in Bern announced that the planned peace conference on Ukraine in Burgenstock, Switzerland, without Russia’s participation, will be another round of fruitless negotiations.

The embassy statement said: The meeting in Burgenstock without Russia will only mean another round of fruitless consultations that will not lead to any concrete results.

They pointed out that The Russian Federation has not received an invitation for this conference, but if it is sent, the Russian side will not accept it.

The Russian Embassy explained that this conference is another option to advance the “peace formula” plan for Russia. It is unacceptable, because it contains a set of ultimatums and does not take into account the country’s national security interests.

Stoltenberg called Ukraine’s attacks on military targets in Russia legal

Stoub, before Stoltenberg’s words, explained that the tasks of this base are to strengthen deterrence. Russia and the protection of the security of Helsinki know.

Hungarian Foreign Minister: EU leaders are hypocrites towards Russia and Ukraine

Peter Sijarto, Minister of Foreign Affairs and The foreign economic relations of Hungary pointed out that the leaders of most of the EU member states are showing stunning hypocrisy during the discussion about the Ukraine conflict and sanctions against Russia.

He reminded: “Unfortunately, today, hypocrisy has become a characteristic of all European politicians, especially in the field of military politics.

Furthermore, Siyarto emphasized that the same situation is currently the case in the issue of energy cooperation between the European Union and Russia. It is developing. According to him, Hungary is currently one of the few NATO member states that does not provide its weapons to Ukraine, and any discussion about sending Western troops to its territory is dangerous. It knows, because Budapest is convinced of Russia’s invincibility on the battlefield.

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