Ukraine Zelensky: The West will not allow an attack on Russian territory

according to the international group Tasnim news agency, Vladimir Zelensky In an interview with Reuters news agency last night, the president of Ukraine complained about the fact that Western countries do not allow the armed forces of this country to use advanced weapons to attack Russian territory.

Zelensky claimed: “We have never used Western weapons to attack Russian territory, because we have not been given such permission. And we cannot put the entire amount of weapons we receive at risk.” He also pointed out that Kiev is negotiating with foreign partners about the possibility of using Western weapons to attack Russian military equipment are on the border and deep in Russian territory, said: “There is no positive result yet.”

Earlier, Lloyd Austin In a press conference, the head of the Pentagon emphasized that the United States is against expanding the scope of Ukraine’s use of American weapons. At the same time, a group of lawmakers is demanding that Pentagon to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory using weapons provided by the United States.

In the letter sent by representatives of both parties in the US House of Representatives to Lloyd Austin, came: “We, as members of the House of Representatives of the United States, inform you (the head of the Pentagon) that you have firmly supported our Ukrainian colleagues and the possibility of using weapons provided by the United States to attack strategic targets inside the territory of Russia. We allow it.”

This document also mentions that Joe Biden’s policy aims to limit Ukraine’s ability to put pressure on Russian military forces through supplied weapons. or other indirect American actions.

Next, you can follow the developments related to the 819th day of the war in Ukraine:

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Zelensky: The West is considering the option of defeating Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an interview with Reuters, complained that Western countries are seeking to maintain trade and diplomatic relations with Russia, because Ukraine’s failure in this They consider conflict. 

He said: “Basically, our partners are afraid of cutting ties with Russia completely.” Have all their embassies closed? no  Have all Russian diplomats been sent home from their countries? no All [Western countries] have kept the doors slightly open.”

According to Zelensky, the main reason for the West’s hesitation is to assume a negative scenario for Ukraine. Western leaders are hesitant to provide military aid and funding because they fear the failure of Ukraine’s armed forces.

In this interview, the president of Ukraine also announced that Kiev would like to see representatives of China at the June meeting on Ukraine in Burgenstock, Switzerland.  Vladimir Zelensky said: “It is very important for us that they (Chinese representatives) are there.”

He noted that Kyiv is preparing to host A meeting in Switzerland is aimed at increasing international pressure on Russia. >

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi, whose presidential term according to the country’s constitution expired a day earlier on May 21, said he did not agree with this and that his duties will continue as the head of the government. He claimed: “My five years [as president] are not over yet, and because of the military rule, this period is still going on.”

Zelensky also added that He cannot personally evaluate his performance, because “it is not ethical”. Zelenskiy’s presidential term ended on May 20, exactly five years after his inauguration on May 20, 2019.

China: Because of relations With Moscow, we will protect our companies from US sanctions

Liu Pengyu, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, explaining the statements of Anthony Blinken, the US Secretary of State. , who announced Washington’s plan to expand sanctions against China due to the alleged supply of dual-purpose products to Russia, emphasized that his country is against the principles of market trade with the US sanctions due to the economic relations between Beijing and Moscow. 

Pengyu expressed his opinion: “Cooperation between Russia and the People’s Republic of China will not create a problem in the resolution of the Ukraine crisis.” The Chinese side resolutely rejects the illegal unilateral sanctions of the United States, and we will certainly not be willing to be a victim of Washington’s policy. Ukraine is fair and realistic.  He noted that Beijing is actively working to promote peace talks and a political solution to the crisis.

The diplomat assured that China will protect legitimate rights and interests. Chinese companies will take action against the sanctions, and therefore advised the United States to immediately correct its mistakes and stop the pressure.  He emphasized that trade relations between China and Russia are “healthy and consistent with the norms of the World Trade Organization and market principles” and are not directed against a third country.

Artem Studnikov, director of the first European department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, announced in an interview that Russian relations And France is in a deep crisis, which is difficult to compare even with the Cold War period. 

This diplomat reminded that all the main mechanisms of interaction between the two countries, not only in the political and economic fields, but also in the cultural, educational and sports fields, were initiated. The French side has stopped.

Studnikov noted that such a situation is not Moscow’s choice, but the result of the “targeted policy of containment and pressure on Russia” by Western officials for years. followed, which eventually turned into a full-scale combined war against Moscow. 

Pentagon’s reference to the successes of the Russian army in Kharkiv region

Major Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon spokesman, announced in a press conference last night that the US Department of Defense recognizes the successes of the Russian armed forces in the direction of Kharkiv. He said: “In the Kharkiv region, they [the Russian army] are of course conducting new offensive attacks and achieving some successes in this region.”

A journalist’s request to name the exact number of Russian troops in the conflict with Ukraine reminded that according to Pentagon information, tens of thousands of Russian troops are currently present in Ukraine.

before It was reported that the armed forces of Ukraine have admitted to the strengthening of the Russian army in the Kharkiv region and the high capacity of the Russian military industrial complex to supply the army. 

Republicans: White House sends weapons to Kenya instead of Ukraine

Michael McCall, the chairman of the foreign relations committee of the US House of Representatives, and Jim Rish, the senior Republican on the same Senate committee, accused the US government of sending weapons to Kenya that were intended for Ukraine. 

Politico newspaper, referring to the relevant letter from these legislators, reported: US President Joe Biden’s government bypassed Congress and gave $60 million to provide weapons to the soldiers. A Kenyan bound for Haiti was assigned, which was originally intended for Ukraine. They are talking about a package of military aid to fight gangs in Haiti, which includes small arms, ammunition and armored vehicles.

Republicans said: There is a rush to finance uncertain and questionable activities in Haiti without the approval of the Congress”. harm Both areas are important priorities, and in any case, the amount of support will be determined according to the requests of foreign partners.

Earlier in May, Politico reported on the allocation 60 million dollars of Biden’s military aid to Haiti was announced.

Schultz: The idea of ​​a no-fly zone in western Ukraine means being dragged into the conflict

German Chancellor Olaf Schulz on Tuesday criticized NATO’s plan to establish a no-fly zone in western Ukraine because it would mean direct involvement in a military conflict with Russia.

He, who was speaking at an event of the Social Democratic Party of Germany in the city of Karlsruhe, recalled that at the beginning of the conflict, the issue of creating a no-fly zone was raised and exactly That’s why it was rejected.

“There’s no common sense right now to say, ‘Let’s do it anyway,'” Schultz said. We should focus on supporting Ukraine, but we ourselves do not want to become a member of the “military operation” and will not. Not us, not Europe, not America.”

Meanwhile, the leader of the parliamentary faction of the Social Democratic Party of Germany emphasized that the protection of Ukraine’s airspace with NATO aid is “playing with fire”. According to him, such a decision will make Germany a party to the conflict, so the party faction will not agree to this.

The seventh visit of the German foreign minister To Kyiv

German Foreign Minister Analena Barbuk arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday on an unannounced visit. During this meeting, he emphasized the need to increase support for Ukraine in the field of air defense in connection with Russian attacks. According to him, Germany is doing its best. to support Kyiv even more effectively than before. Barbok added: “We must now unite all our forces so that Ukraine can survive and Putin’s (Russian President) forces do not reach our borders soon.”

It should be noted that the current visit to the capital of Ukraine is the seventh visit of Berbuk since February 2022.

The lack of a unified position in Germany regarding the supply Taurus to Ukraine

German Foreign Minister Analena Barbuk announced in an interview with Bild newspaper last night that between the ruling coalition that includes the Green Party, SPD and FDP, there is no common position on the supply of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. The chancellor has a different opinion, we in the cabinet have different opinions. <...> The three parties forming the government should make a joint decision, but we do not have the same opinion in this regard.” Euro announced for Ukraine’s air defense

Germany’s foreign ministry announced on Tuesday that the country will provide about 1 billion euros as part of an initiative to support collected from the air defense system of Ukraine. 

In the statement published on the occasion of Analena Barbok’s visit to Kiev, it was mentioned: the global initiative to strengthen the air defense of Ukraine, which was recently launched by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Defense of Germany. “Boris Pistorius” was launched, it should be noted. To date, almost €1 billion has been raised to further support Ukraine’s air defense. Protecting the “security of EU countries”. The German Foreign Ministry emphasized that Kiev needs more air defense capabilities and that Berlin is actively trying to raise the necessary funds for this.

Germany in April announced the initiative to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense (IAAD) and asked its partners to support the country to strengthen it.

Cameron new measures did not deny the case of Russian assets

David Cameron, the British foreign minister, announced in the country’s parliament that the British government will take additional measures regarding frozen assets

Cameron said: “It is important to say that we will do more about the frozen assets themselves.” We do not consider it unlikely. I think there may come a time when Russia will pay or be forced to pay compensation to Ukraine for the damage it has done.

When such a time comes, Russian assets still held in the G7 countries will be of great importance.

Yesterday it was reported that the EU Council officially adopted a decision allowing the use of the net profits of Russia’s frozen assets for military aid to Kiev. About the situation of the Zaporizhzhya power plant

Mikhail Ulyanov, the permanent representative of Russia in Vienna, announced that the upcoming visit of Rafael Grossi, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to Russia It will be entirely devoted to the situation surrounding the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant. According to him, these negotiations are scheduled for May 28.

Ulianov explained: Apparently, the next session of negotiations between Mr. Grossi and his team members is with the Russian delegation headed by the manager The entire state-owned company Ras Atom will be held in Kaliningrad in a week on May 28. The consultations will be completely devoted to the current situation around the Zaporozhye power plant.

He added: “Organizational and content aspects of the future exchange of views are currently under consideration. “

Earlier Grossi said that the situation at the plant is alarming and very fragile, as military operations around the facility continue every day. 

EU recognizes Zelensky’s legitimacy

Peter Stano The spokesperson of the European Union’s foreign policy service announced yesterday that the Brussels authorities have no doubts about the legitimacy of Volodymyr Zelensky’s power as the president of Ukraine. 

He said in a press conference in Brussels: Ukrainian society and the main political parties of this country have no doubts about who is the legitimate president of the country. And we (the European Union) have no doubts about who the president of Ukraine is. Of course, this is Zelensky. 

He also commented on the possibility of holding elections in Ukraine and reminded that the organization of “fair” and “free” elections in this country is due to aggressive actions by Russia. it’s impossible. 

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