Developments in Ukraine Russia does not need to declare mobilization

according to the international group Tasnim News Agency, Dmitry Peskov In an interview, the press secretary of the President of Russia emphasized that in this country volunteer contract soldiers are actively recruited to serve in the armed forces and there is no need to declare mobilization. 

Kremlin spokesman thus commented on the article of the “Financial Times” newspaper, which predicted that Russia would have to by the end of the year or the beginning of next year resort to mobilization. “It is unlikely that this American newspaper has a true picture of the state of the Russian armed forces,” Peskov said. I can only remind you that we are very actively recruiting contract volunteers to join the army and this process continues and happens on a daily basis.”

He also said Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated that there is no need for mobilization, according to military officials.

In April, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that as of the beginning of 2024 More than 100 thousand new troops have joined the country’s armed forces on a contract basis.  According to this information, the number of people willing to register for military service under the contract has increased significantly in Moscow and other Russian cities. 

Kremlin spokesman, recalling this report, added that the interest of Russian men for contract service in the army shows the mobilization of the entire society in order to defend the country’s national interests, and the concern in This relationship does not exist.

Next, you can follow the developments related to the eight hundred and twenty-third day of the Ukrainian war:

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The rise of Polish fighters due to the activity of Russian long-range aircraft

The press office of the headquarters of the operational command of the Polish armed forces reported this morning, Sunday, that the country’s military planes were apparently forced into the air last night due to the intense activity of Russian long-range planes. become 

It has been determined that in this regard, not only Polish planes, but also the equipment of NATO member countries flew in Polish airspace.

According to the information of the headquarters, all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the complete security of the Polish airspace.

Previously, in the late In April, Polish military planes took off due to the sighting of Russian long-range planes. Antonov: The Swiss conference does not take real action to solve the Ukraine crisis. >

Anatoly Antonov, Russia’s ambassador to Washington, stated in an interview with “Newsweek” that the United States is deliberately trying to make everything look upside down and claims that Apparently, Russia is not ready for peace talks with Ukraine. 

He said: “We consider the statements of the US government officials about Russia’s lack of readiness for peace talks with Ukraine as a deliberate attempt to make everything look upside down. There can be no talk of “freezing” the conflict. President Vladimir Putin has never said such a thing.”

Antonov noted that the Russian leader had previously indicated that Moscow needed concrete and enforceable security guarantees.  Moreover, it is not clear who in Ukraine can sign such a document after the end of Vladimir Zelensky’s term of office.

Antonov called the upcoming summit on Ukraine in Switzerland an arena for belligerent statements against Russia, which will not replace serious diplomatic and legal work. The diplomat emphasized that the possible agreements between Russia and Ukraine should take into account the current situation “on the battlefield” and the fact that the Russian constitution clearly defines the borders of the country, taking into account the annexation of new regions.

He warned, if Washington again ignores the proposals of the Russian side for peace talks, Kiev will lose more significant areas.

New York Times: Ukraine sends about 350 released prisoners to the front

The New York Times reminded in a report that Ukraine has started to release prisoners to be sent to the battle front against Russia. The Minister of Justice of Ukraine, Denis Maluska, said in an interview with this publication that so far about 350 prisoners have been released based on the law passed last week.

are joining the ranks of the Ukrainian forces and can be released on condition only after the end of their service. It is being considered for sending to the front.

Biden once again insulted Putin

US President Joe Biden once again allowed himself to make insulting remarks about Russian President Vladimir Putin.

He During his speech on Saturday at the graduation ceremony of the military academy in West Point, he mentioned the issue of American aid to Ukraine during the military conflict and emphasized that Washington continues to supply weapons to Kiev and prepare Ukrainian soldiers to defend their country. . 

Biden also noted that “there are no American troops in Ukraine” and added that he is “absolutely determined to maintain this status quo”.

p style=”text-align:justify”>The American president added: “We stand by Ukraine and will continue to support it. We’re up against a man I’ve known for years – a callous tyrant. We cannot and will not back down from him.”

Biden said that the US military’s efforts to equip and train Ukraine’s armed forces are preventing Putin’s “bold vision” from being realized. It has been against Europe.

Earlier, in late March, Joe Biden allowed himself to insult Vladimir Putin by calling him a butcher.

G7 countries continue sanctions against Russia’s sources of income

countries The G7 members plan to continue imposing sanctions against Russia’s sources of income, including in the energy sector and the future mineral potential of this country. This issue was clarified in the statement published after the meeting of the finance ministers of the G7 countries on Saturday.

This document states: “We are also committed to more financial and economic sanctions for We are reducing Russia’s income-generating resources, including European institutions will propose measures against Russia’s energy revenues and the extraction capabilities of this country.” This statement also mentions that the G7 EU welcomes decision to direct profits from Russian sovereign wealth funds to Ukraine.

On Saturday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said talks at the G7 A plan to use proceeds from frozen Russian assets to provide military aid to Ukraine is moving slowly.

Italy’s opposition to The proposal to give Ukraine the right to attack Russia with NATO weapons

Antonio Taiani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, announced that the authorities in Rome have allowed the theory They are against Ukraine for using NATO military weapons for attacks on Russian territory. Kiev mentioned Western weapons to attack Russian territory and added: “The Secretary General of NATO uses irresponsible and dangerous words. This essentially means providing the means for Ukraine to attack deep into Russian territory, which is another step towards escalation of military tensions, and there is a risk that the true madness of the world will bring the world to the brink of nuclear war.”

He also stressed that such decisions should be discussed collectively – together with all the allied countries in the coalition. In the end, Taiani said: Italian military equipment should only be used inside Ukraine and for the defense of this country.

Previously, a group of American lawmakers asked the Pentagon were to allow Ukraine to attack Russian territory using the weapons provided by the United States. Support for Ukraine will speak

German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel reported that French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Germany on an official visit to meet with Olaf Schultz. German chancellor to discuss some differences of opinion between both countries, including the limits of support for Ukraine. 

According to this information, Macron’s trip to Berlin started on Sunday and will last for three days. It is recalled that in the meeting of the leaders of the two countries on Tuesday, Macron and Schultz must resolve five problematic issues that have caused tension between Paris and Berlin.

This newspaper called one of these issues the possibility of sending long-range German Taurus missiles to Ukraine, which Schulz does not support. Also, considering that Germany has allocated much more money than France to support Ukraine, it is expected that the leaders of the two countries will talk about the amount of French and German aid to Kiev.

In addition, Schultz’s initiative to create a unified European air defense system, disagreements over the policy of Paris and Berlin regarding the Middle East and climate protection may be on the agenda.

Schultz’s emphasis on the limitation of German military aid to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Schultz admitted on Saturday that this country has reached the limit of military aid to Ukraine.  He said: “We have really reached the maximum of our aid to Kiev and there is a limit in this regard.” ” will support, at the same time he emphasized that a direct conflict between Russia and NATO should not be allowed.

With a value of 28 billion euros, it is the second supplier of arms to Ukraine after the United States, and Germany is considered one of the most active European countries in the field of military and financial support for Kiev.

NATO will not cover Ukraine’s air defense

Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Saturday in a conversation with the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag announced that NATO does not intend to use its air defense system to directly assist the armed forces of Ukraine. 

Stoltenberg said: “We have no plans to send NATO forces to Ukraine or to expand NATO’s air defense umbrella in the sky of Ukraine.”

The Secretary General emphasized that the coalition will continue to support Kyiv, but “it is not going to become one side of this military conflict.”  He added: “NATO should play a greater role in coordinating security support for Ukraine, although this requires long-term financial commitments.” they’re talking. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has previously said that if the country does not receive two Patriot systems, it may lose Kharkiv. 

Zelensky has no qualms about talking about his illegitimacy

Vladimir Speaking to journalists from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan on Saturday, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that speculations about the illegality of his continued presidency do not bother him. 

Zelensky, who exceptionally conducted this interview in Russian in order to be able to communicate with reporters, said: “This issue that some people have raised does not bother me at all. And it doesn’t worry.” 

He advised to refer to the Constitution of Ukraine to answer the question of its legitimacy, but did not explain which article of the Constitution gave him such permission.

On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a press conference in Minsk that the legality of Zelensky’s presidency has ended. He reminded that the best option to recognize this is to refer to the Constitution of Ukraine, which clearly indicates which institutions can be extended without electoral formalities and which cannot be extended. 

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