Developments in Ukraine The White House’s acknowledgment of Russia’s successes on the front

According to the international group Tasnim news agency, John Kirby , the coordinator of strategic communications in the National Security Council of the White House admitted in a press conference last night that the US government recognizes the tactical successes of the Russian armed forces on the eastern front of Ukraine and Donbass.

He told reporters: “The Russian army has achieved tactical success in eastern Ukraine, especially in the Donbass”.

Fact explained that it took almost six months for the US Congress to review its decision to approve continued aid to Kiev, as a result of which, he said, “Russia seized the opportunity and gained military superiority”. p style=”text-align:justify”>At the same time, Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador in Washington, believes that the continued supply of weapons to Ukraine by the United States is a reaction to Russia’s military successes.

Last night, a memo was published on the White House website, stating that US President Joe Biden has ordered $400 million in military aid to Ukraine. According to the newspaper Politico, this package includes the transfer of weapons in the warehouses of the US military. It is necessary and the bureaucracy is not able to strengthen the defense line on the battle front.

In late April, Oleksandr Sirsky, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the withdrawal of the Ukrainian army from some key areas confirmed in Donetsk and reminded that the Russian army has achieved tactical success in these areas.

Russian President Vladimir Putin a few days ago, after his inauguration In a meeting with a group of soldiers participating in the conflicts in Ukraine, he emphasized that he has no doubts about Russia’s victory. According to him, during the difficult and key historical periods of the Russian people, they have proven one of their best qualities, i.e. courage and heroism, and those who are waiting for the weakening of Russia are delusional and far from reality.

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America has found no evidence of misuse of military aid to Ukraine

According to the US government’s report to this country’s Congress, so far no evidence has been found of misuse of US military aid by Ukraine or violation of military procurement objectives.

In a report after reviewing US aid to Ukraine, it is stated: The United States government has no information that defense products were not delivered to the government of Ukraine and/or improperly or for purposes contrary to the objectives.

Last night, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said in a press conference that Ukraine has so far received only part of the special military aid package. has done. According to him, the remaining weapons are on the way, because their transportation will take more time. 30 million dollars

The US Department of Defense announced in a statement that the State Department of the country by selling three High Mobility Multiple Launch Missile Systems (HIMARS) It has agreed to the total value of 30 million dollars to the government of Ukraine.

It is recalled that the government of Ukraine has requested the purchase of three multiple missile launch systems. The total estimated cost is 30 million dollars, which will be financed by the German government on behalf of Ukraine.

In this statement, it is emphasized that this action is aimed at “achieving foreign policy goals.” and U.S. national security by enhancing Ukraine’s ability to defend itself and respond to Russia’s ongoing aggression.” Additionally, on Friday, Joe Biden, The US president has ordered $400 million in military aid to Ukraine.

According to Politico, this package will include the transfer of weapons in the US military stockpiles. This auxiliary package includes Patriot missile systems, Stinger man-portable air defense systems, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, mine-protected vehicles, Javelin anti-tank systems and the ammunition required for these weapons.

The Swiss Foreign Ministry does not consider supporting Ukraine to be a violation of neutrality

According to the Reuters news agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Switzerland assured that supporting Ukraine and holding a peace conference on this conflict in June will not affect the country’s neutral status.

Swiss Foreign Ministry Explanation Dad: Neutrality does not mean indifference. Being neutral does not prevent the declaration of solidarity and support for Ukraine.

According to this news agency, many Western diplomats consider the Ukraine peace conference as a way to isolate Russia and They are more willing to work to “reduce the risks” of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine than to reach a peace agreement. The agency noted that more than 160 delegations have been invited to the conference, including Russia’s allies such as China.

Ukraine peace conference will be held on June 15-16 in Burgenstock, Switzerland.

Finnish President: The only way to peace in Ukraine is through the battlefield

Finnish President Alexander Stubb expressed his opinion in an interview with Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Kurds that the only way to achieve peace in Ukraine is through the battlefield.

Sergey Belyaev, director of the second European department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, announced that Britain is one of the biggest military donors to Kiev, actively lobbying for the supply of weapons by other countries. , while the armed forces of Ukraine use British weapons for terrorist attacks on civilian areas of Russia.

According to this diplomat, the British themselves have estimated that from 2022, London has spent about £7.1 billion on Ukraine’s military needs. At the same time, the weapons provided are actively used by the armed forces of Ukraine during terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure and people living in Donbas, as well as other regions of Russia.

Belyayev added that the new package of military aid to Kiev worth 500 million pounds ($617 million), announced by Prime Minister Sunak, is more related to London’s attempt to demonstrate its leadership ambitions in NATO and Europe.

Antonov: The continuation of sending US weapons to Ukraine is a reaction to Russia’s successes

Antonov wrote on the telegram channel of the embassy: “Sending weapons again to the Zelensky regime is a reaction to the successes of the Russian armed forces on the front. Nevertheless, our soldiers and officers continue to liberate more areas of Russian territory with a heroic effort, and this is a fact that is also recognized in America.”

The ambassador also reminded that Kiev did not fulfill its promise not to use American weapons to attack civilian targets and does not adhere to it at all. According to him, in this way, the United States is responsible for these attacks by.

The Russian official found it impossible to quickly accept Ukraine into NATO >

Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia’s foreign intelligence service, believes that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will not include Ukraine in this bloc by bypassing existing laws in this field.

On Friday, in response to a journalist’s question about the possibility of Kyiv’s quick acceptance into NATO, he said: “I don’t know that this will happen, and the Brussels authorities have changed the existing rules on the membership of countries for

In late April, Thomas Wright, the senior director for strategic planning at the US National Security Council, said that Ukraine would certainly within a few It will not be accepted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization next year.

At the same time, Jens Stoltenberg, the Secretary General of the Alliance, said during a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, that the decision to Kyiv’s admission to NATO membership will probably not be adopted at the summit of this organization in Washington in July.

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