Developments in Ukraine|Kiev’s expectation from the European Union after the US aid

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency, according to the information Published on the website of the White House, US President Joe Biden announced in his Monday telephone conversation with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, that the United States will transfer new military aid packages to Ukraine immediately after the passage of the corresponding bill in the Senate. .

President Biden also emphasized that US economic assistance will help maintain financial stability, rebuild critical infrastructure and support reforms as Ukraine moves toward Euro-Atlantic integration. It will move, it will help.

Vladimir Zelensky, for his part, thanked his American counterpart “for his unwavering support for Ukraine and true global leadership”.

“Politico” newspaper, quoting its news sources in the US government, reported that the aid package to Ukraine, which will be examined in the US Senate on Tuesday, April 23 , includes increased funding, artillery and air defense systems.

The publication noted that the bill is being finalized at the Pentagon and is expected to be released on Tuesday. , its draft be approved in the US Senate. The purpose of this bill is to send the necessary military weapons and financial resources to Kiev immediately after it is signed by US President Joe Biden.

This publication provides information about the content of this It has received grants from several sources in the US government. According to an informed official, the new aid package includes artillery and air defense armored vehicles. Another source mentioned that the new budget is “significantly larger than the previous package of 300 million dollars”. Follow:

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Kief’s request to the European Union to accelerate Helping Kiev

Dmitry Kolhaba, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, stressed during a video call with his European colleagues that the European Union should not follow the decision of the Congress The United States should keep quiet about financial and military support for Kiev. He said: “We all welcome the decision of the US House of Representatives… but we in Europe cannot and should not relax.” The security of Europe is primarily for the benefit of the European countries, he added: “The defense of Europe is primarily related to us in Europe and we should not fail in this regard.”

Temporary ban on providing consular services to Ukrainian men of military age

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry sent requests to its embassies abroad to suspend any consular services for Ukrainian men of conscription age.

This order was signed by the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sibiga and from April 24, “until he receives more explanations on the method of applying the provisions of the law on the escalation of mobilization” will be valid. Thus, from April 23, 2024, consular actions requested by Ukrainian male citizens between the ages of 18 and 60 will be temporarily suspended.

Ukrainian security expert Alexei Melnyk reported in a TV program that the armed forces of Ukraine lack manpower need, but old men cannot carry such a heavy burden. According to him, the average age of the soldiers of the armed forces of Ukraine continues to rise in the conditions of severe shortage of personnel.

This expert pointed to the fact that the average age of has reached over 40 years on the front line, added: “When an old man constantly has to wear armor, and carry extra equipment weighing up to 16 kg and weapons, it is natural that he increasingly loses his performance on the battlefield.” Gives.

text-align:justify”>Zelensky: now we need younger people on the front

Vladimir Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, in an interview with Hugo Travers, a French journalist and blogger, emphasized that Ukrainian youth are obliged to participate in the military conflict with Russia, because they are more familiar with new technologies.

He said: We need young people now because warfare has become more modern. Not only better physical conditions, but also people who use technology, should go to the front. signed the agreement, he noted that drone operators, cyber defense specialists and people familiar with modern warfare are now needed at the front.

In early April, Zelensky Signed a law that lowered the age of conscription in Ukraine from 27 to 25. This bill was approved by the Supreme Parliament of Ukraine on May 30, 2023, but remained without the President’s signature for a long time.

Predicted end The war in Ukraine in 2025

Viktor Orbán, the prime minister of Hungary, expressed his opinion that the end of the conflict in Ukraine seems possible only by the end of 2025, and that , provided that the candidates who adhere to the peaceful solution of the situation win in the European Parliament and the presidential elections in the United States.

He reminded: Arrangement Next year, in two elections – if everything goes well – peace leaders in Europe and America may be in the lead, and then we can end the conflict in Ukraine at the end of the year [2025].

Orban blasted current European politicians and the Joe Biden administration for supporting the escalation of the conflict in Ukraine through financial and military aid that is regularly funneled to Kiev, saying: “In Brussels They are now acting as if they are failing – they are constantly raising the stakes because they want to regain what they have lost. And this can bring the whole of Europe into war. The presidency will completely determine the future of Ukraine.

European troops may be sent to Ukraine to protect the borders

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Zahara Matisk suggested in an article for “Foreign Affairs” magazine that European troops could be sent to Ukraine to protect its borders and critical infrastructure. .

According to this American soldier, European leaders should deploy troops in Ukraine to provide logistical support and military training, protect Ukraine’s borders and critical infrastructure, and even protect Ukrainian cities to seriously consider. He wrote: European troops can participate in non-combat and combat operations, including patrolling the borders of Ukraine and protecting ports on the Black Sea coast.

In addition. Therefore, in this article, it is reminded that if Russian military forces approach, European soldiers should have the “right to defend themselves and open fire”.

Burrell noted that representatives of a number of countries have already announced their readiness to provide air defense systems to Ukraine. He added: “Many countries have agreed to the check plan for the purchase of artillery shells for Kiev from third countries.” June will be done.

Intention of the Ministry of Defense of Lithuania to transfer air defense radars to Ukraine

Lorinas Kasionas, Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania, announced on Monday in a conversation with the country’s national radio that Lithuania plans to transfer radars to Ukraine for more efficient use of air defense systems.

He said: In connection with the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system that Germany is transferring to Ukraine, the radars that we are transferring will also strengthen the ability to protect Ukraine’s airspace.

Kasionas did not specify the details of the delivery, but said that Lithuania must first determine the “financial allocation” and then Kiev will receive the radars.

EU Prepares for World War in the Background of Ukraine’s Defeat

Foreign Minister Peter Cijarto Hungary believes that Brussels is reacting to Ukraine’s failures on the war front with Russia by preparing for a world war, but Hungary is in favor of a peaceful settlement.

The Hungarian foreign minister stressed that military aid to Kiev would only lead to prolongation. The conflict and increased risk of world war. In the end, Szijártó said, the Hungarian side believes that the European Union should instead help to establish peace in Ukraine and its conditions should be discussed in the presence of both involved parties.

Hungary’s intention to prevent the allocation of 2 billion euros of aid for Ukraine

Peter Szijjártó also announced that Hungary, by allocating 2 billion euros It opposes the transfer of weapons to Ukraine from the European Peace Fund to EU countries. The Hungarian Foreign Minister said: Budapest’s position remains unchanged. We will not agree to such a proposal until we receive assurances that Ukraine has not stopped hunting Hungarian companies and removed them from its list of war sponsors.

This diplomat told reporters after the meeting in Luxembourg: “The reason for Kiev’s actions is the continuation of the activities of Hungarian companies in Russia, which is only of a commercial nature.

Peace in Ukraine

Slovakia calls for a quick end to the conflict in Ukraine and the achievement of peace. This position was announced yesterday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of this country, Yuri Blanar. At the end of the meeting of foreign and defense ministers of the European Union, he said: After 800 days have passed [since the beginning of the military conflict], the situation in Ukraine has not changed, and therefore we want to seek peaceful solutions. There are unnecessary casualties among civilians and soldiers on both sides and damage to the infrastructure [of both sides], and action should be taken to end the conflict as soon as possible, rather than action to prolong the war.”

Japan has helped Ukraine with more than 12 billion dollars

Washimasa Hayashi, Secretary General of the Japanese Government On Monday, it confirmed that Tokyo’s announced aid to Ukraine amounted to $12.1 billion. He said: “Up to this moment, our country has helped Ukraine with a total of 12.1 billion dollars.” It will continue primarily with the United States and the Group of Seven (G7) countries, as well as other foreign partner countries.

In June last year, the Japanese government reported that Japan’s announced aid to Ukraine amounts to 7.6 billion dollars. In addition, Tokyo will continue to support Kyiv in the demining and cleanup of contaminated areas, and will provide various defense equipment to Ukraine.

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