Developments in Ukraine Plan 5 Zelensky claims for NATO leaders

according to the international group Tasnim news agency, Vladimir Zelensky , the President of Ukraine, during his video conversation with the participants of the Ukraine-NATO meeting, expressed point by point the “claims” of Kiev towards the alliance. The defense ministers of NATO member countries were present at this ceremony.

Zelensky stressed that Ukraine should have seven Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems or similar air defense systems, one million artillery shells, As much as possible, get long-range weapons and also modern fighter jets from the alliance. “This year we can’t wait to make a decision. I ask you to pay attention to our request to receive each of its elements as soon as possible.” .

At the same time, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of NATO, also emphasized in this meeting that the sending of weapons by the member states to Ukraine, even those that the members of the alliance have to defend Their lands need it, it is necessary and the risk must be accepted in this regard.

Stoltenberg also announced that Ukraine will receive new air defense systems in the near future. will do. According to him, it is not only about American Patriot anti-aircraft systems, but also the possibility of sending French-Italian SAMP/T systems.

A day earlier, Zelensky stopped hiding the real situation of the Ukrainian army and in a video message to the leaders of the European Union, they were in the continuous advance of Russian forces and their superiority. placed in the conflict zone. At the same time, he asked the West to “do whatever is necessary so that the Ukrainian army can maintain its positions on the battle front”. A few days ago, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dimitri Koleba warned that if Kiev does not receive new air defense systems from its western partners, the country’s economy will be destroyed.

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White House: Kiev to receive weapons after signing aid law to allies

Karin White House spokesman Jean-Pierre announced in a press conference last night that US President Joe Biden is ready to sign the bills providing aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan if approved by the House of Representatives and the US Senate. Then Washington will immediately resume preparations to send weapons to Kiev. approve it as soon as possible and put it on the president’s desk. And these laws will be signed immediately.”

When asked by a reporter when a new arms package would be sent to Kiev if the bills pass, Jean-Pierre replied that they will be resumed “immediately”. >

The US House of Representatives on Friday overwhelmingly finished voting on aid bills for US allies, including Ukraine.

According to the report of the Independent newspaper, the foreign aid package passed the voting barrier with a difference of 316 [positive votes] against 94 [negative votes]. 165 Democrats and 151 Republicans voted in favor of the bill, while 39 Democrats and 55 Republicans voted against it.

The Independent noted that The House of Representatives plans to vote on separate bills related to aid to Washington’s foreign allies on Saturday, April 20. “Friday’s vote showed that the $95 billion foreign aid package is likely to get the support it needs to pass,” the publication wrote. It was revealed that the package of the foreign aid bill that the House of Representatives of the US Congress voted for, respectively, includes three separate documents on aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, as well as a fourth document on new sanctions against Russia.

Mike Johnson, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, told reporters last night that he could no longer stop the debate between the congressmen on the issue of supporting Ukraine and other allied countries. Johnson recalled that for several months he refused to consider the White House’s request for aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

According to CNN, with this Now, this week he introduced a package of bills that, with the exception of some innovations, repeat the parameters of the previous initiative. According to him, this bill is not perfect and it is not what would have been written if Republicans controlled the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White House, but this is the best possible outcome under the current circumstances.

Possibility of the imminent dismissal of the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ukraine

Yaroslav Zheleznyak, a member of the Upper Parliament of Ukraine, revealed on Friday that A number of high-ranking officials of the Ukrainian government, including several ministers and deputy prime ministers, may be dismissed next week.

This representative on his Telegram channel He wrote: next week (between April 23 and 25), new personnel layoffs will occur and once again you will see a parade of “voluntary” resignations. According to him, the “final decision” in this regard has not yet been made, however, according to forecasts, the dismissals may be about three or four ministers, including two deputy prime ministers, the Prosecutor General of Ukraine, as well as some officials. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Audit Chamber of the country have an effect.

Another member of parliament also predicted earlier that in Ukraine, by the end of April, Prime Minister Denis Shmigal will be dismissed and several ministers, including Foreign Minister Dmitry Kolba changed and new personnel changes took place among the security forces.

In late March, Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Alexei Danilov from the position of secretary of the National Security Council of Ukraine and In his place, Aleksandr Litvinenko, the head of the foreign intelligence service, was appointed to this post. has done

Peter Pavel, the president of the Czech Republic last night in a conversation with a CNN reporter, admitted that other European countries have enough resources to send They don’t have the US aid to Ukraine.

He said: The Czech Republic and other European countries no longer have enough resources to provide to Ukraine. So, we start looking for where these weapons are still available. We all believe that the American aid to Ukraine cannot be replaced by Europe. Ukraine arrives, also emphasized that Europe expects American officials to act properly in the field of military aid to Kiev.

The Netherlands more than 200 million euros Allocates for Ukraine’s air defense and ammunition

The Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kaisa Ollongren, announced that Amsterdam will allocate more funds for the arms of Kiev. According to him, the Netherlands will provide Ukraine with more military aid worth more than 200 million euros to provide air defense and artillery ammunition. announced in his meeting with NATO defense ministers, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the president of Ukraine and Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of this union. We spent 143 billion euros to help Ukraine

Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, trying to answer the accusations of former US President Donald Trump that On the fact that Brussels is helping Kyiv less than Washington, he reminded that the European Union has spent 143 billion euros on Ukraine to date.

Michel said: Let’s be honest. do. The numbers speak for themselves. European aid to Ukraine has been 143 billion euros (about 150 billion dollars) so far.

A day ago, Trump wrote on the Truth social network that Washington has given Kiev 100 billion dollars more than Brussels.

Orban: The West is only one step away from sending troops to Ukraine

Viktor Orban, Prime Minister of Hungary He expressed his opinion that the Western countries are one step away from sending their army to the conflict zone in Ukraine, and such an action can “bring Europe to the lowest level”.

During his speech at a ceremony marking the beginning of the European Parliament election campaign, Orban said: “We are one step away from sending troops to Ukraine by the West.” This <...> can push Europe to a low level. Brussels is playing with fire, and what it is doing is only a temptation.” We don’t want Hungary to become a toy of big powers again. That is why we must defend peace. As long as the country is led by a national government, Hungary will not support either of the two “conflicting” sides – Russia and Ukraine.

Ukraine for Strengthening its energy sector will receive more than 175 million euros from the UK from 175 million euros) will receive from London to strengthen its energy sector.

In this statement, it is mentioned that millions of people in Ukraine are without electricity, heating and water, and because of this, residents and organizations have to use backup power sources.

The British government emphasized that London, together with European partners, They will continue to work to help Kyiv rebuild, protect and restore its energy system. Britain is committed to supporting Ukraine to defend itself and this is the only way to achieve a “just and lasting peace”. New sanctions against Russia’s partner countries

Foreign ministers of the Group of 7 countries are ready to impose more sanctions against Moscow’s partner countries, which they consider to be from industries They expressed that they support the Russian military and help Moscow to circumvent the imposed restrictions. became. The statement reads: “We ask financial institutions to refrain from supporting the Russian defense industry base <...>.” We will impose additional sanctions against companies and individuals in countries that help Russia obtain other tools and equipment that support Russian arms production or military-industrial development.”

In this document, it is also emphasized that the G7 countries support Ukraine and the “right to self-defense”. These countries will continue to cooperate with Kiev in the areas of air defense and security, and are also open to helping rebuild “critical infrastructure” damaged by Russian armed forces.

The G7 countries in this statement also approved the allocation of EU aid to Ukraine in the amount of 50 billion euros and also asked other international partners to confirm more support for Ukraine. In addition, the statement noted that Russian assets will remain frozen until the end of the conflict in Ukraine, which according to the G7 countries, “Russia can end in a day.”

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