Ukraine|Whisper of expanding use of Western weapons against Russia

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency, newspaper ” The New York Times wrote in an analysis last night, Wednesday, that US President Joe Biden will soon give permission to the Ukrainian military to use American weapons to attack Russian territory.

Biden’s advisers believe that a change in his positions in this regard is “inevitable”. But they emphasize that this authorization will be accompanied by the requirement to use American weapons to attack exclusively military targets. According to the newspaper’s sources, the White House has already started a fast-track process to review the current restrictions on the use of US military aid by the Ukrainian armed forces.

In this regard, “Politico” newspaper has also learned about the beginning of discussion in the United States about the possibility of allowing Ukraine to attack military installations in Russia. According to this information, Joe Biden’s government officials have not given up on the theory of canceling the ban on attacks deep into Russian soil with American weapons, but they have not yet made the final decision on canceling this ban.

According to Politco, there is also a possibility that this issue will remain unresolved at all. The newspaper noted that Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and John Kirby, the coordinator of strategic communications at the White House’s National Security Council, tended to describe US support for Ukraine as a long wait that could lead to retaliatory attacks.

Politico news sources pointed out that President Biden has faced increasing domestic pressure to lift restrictions on attacks on Russian soil.

Yesterday, Blinken reiterated once again that Ukraine should decide on possible attacks deep into Russian territory, but Washington does not encourage this action. Before this, a group of Congress representatives asked the Pentagon to allow Kiev to attack Russia. Follow Ukraine war day:

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America By authorizing the use of weapons sent against Russia, Ukraine is complicit in crimes

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview this morning that the United States authorized the attacks The missiles of the armed forces of Ukraine to Russian cities make themselves accomplices in the crimes of Kiev.

He pointed out that Russia is presented as a potential threat in the American national security strategy. He recalled: The United States and NATO directly say that their goal is to impose a “strategic defeat” on this country. The fate of Russian civilians is completely ignored by Western politicians.

Foreign Minister added: In this regard, the fate of civilians living in border cities of Russia is for the palace. It is not interesting that Seid has become an accomplice to the crimes of the Kiev authorities.

Lavrov called the delivery of F-16 to Ukraine a NATO nuclear signal

In response to another question, the Russian Foreign Minister stressed that the delivery of F-16 fighters to Ukraine will be a deliberate signal from NATO to Russia in the nuclear field.

Sergei Lavrov said: “F-16 fighters have long been the main equipment for NATO’s joint nuclear missions. Therefore, we cannot consider the supply of these systems to Kiev as a deliberate signaling action by NATO in the nuclear field. They are trying to make us understand that in Ukraine, America and NATO are ready for anything.” they will not give and the Russian military forces will destroy this equipment like other equipment that was previously provided to Kiev by the West.

The Russian Foreign Minister expressed hope that the exercise Russia and Belarus with non-strategic nuclear weapons can bring Western countries to themselves and dissuade them from taking hasty actions.

Sonak: Ukraine must decide How to use NATO weapons

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in an interview with The Times last night expressed the opinion that the Ukrainian military authorities will decide themselves How to use the weapons provided by the West, and this issue is also true for attacks deep in Russian territory. They depend. But I am proud that we were the first country to transfer long-range weapons to Ukraine.” to publicly comment on his talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Earlier, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that London had given Kiev permission to attack in Crimea with British weapons.

A day before, French President Emmanuel Macron also rejected the theory of allowing Kiev to attack military targets in Russian soil supported by western weapons. According to him, the supply of long-range weapons to Kiev, which are capable of targeting military targets on Russian soil, will not escalate the conflict. “Kiev admitted to drafting the “peace formula”

John Kirby, the coordinator of strategic communications in the National Security Council of the White House, last night in a press conference for He admitted for the first time that the United States is involved in preparing and developing the so-called “peace formula” that Ukraine is trying to promote.

When a journalist from Asked to clarify whether Washington had contributed to the “peace formula,” Kirby answered in the affirmative, saying, “Absolutely yes.”

Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman In response to John Kirby’s words about Washington’s involvement in the preparation of Vladimir Zelensky’s so-called peace formula, the Russian Foreign Ministry reminded that such a confession was not necessary, this issue was already obvious to Moscow.

The United Nations will participate in the Ukraine conference in Switzerland

Stephane Dujarric, the official spokesman of the Secretary-General of the United Nations last night in a news conference announced that the United Nations will participate in the Ukraine conference that will be held in Switzerland from June 15 to 16 and act as an observer in this event.

According to Dujarric, the level of UN representation in this conference will be determined later.

Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, yesterday asked the majority of the world’s countries to submit to the pressure of the United States and Do not become his satellites and refuse to participate in the “so-called peace meeting” about Ukraine in Switzerland. 

Blinken: There is no US help for Ukraine’s attacks on Russia justify”> US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Wednesday in a joint press conference with Moldovan President Maya Sandu at the end of his visit to Chisinau, once again announced that the US government encouraged Ukraine’s attacks on Russian territory with American weapons. He does not, of course, he did not prohibit them either. 

Blinken said: “We did not encourage or support attacks on targets outside Ukraine, but as I said before, Ukraine has to decide for itself what is best.” decide how to defend his country.

He assured that Washington will only provide defense equipment to Kiev. According to Blinken, over the course of two years, the United States will adapt to the conditions and trends on the battlefield and support for Ukraine will change depending on the trends.

Orban: The European Union is morally responsible for dragging Ukraine into an unplanned conflict

Viktor Orban, the Prime Minister of Hungary, in an interview on Wednesday With the French publication Le Point, he expressed his opinion that the European Union is morally responsible for dragging Ukraine into a military conflict without presenting a clear plan for it.

Orban said. “The first question is whether Ukraine will be able to survive as a country in the future, given the destruction that has occurred there. We in Europe have the moral responsibility to drag Ukraine into this conflict by promising support and without presenting a specific program.” According to him, in the current situation, any It is premature to talk about Ukraine’s membership in the European Union.

On Wednesday, some media reported that Hungary has prevented the start of negotiations on Ukraine’s accession to the European Union. Budapest authorities will continue to block this decision, citing concerns including protecting the living conditions of the Hungarian minority in Ukraine. start talks with Ukraine to join the alliance to “help boost Kiev’s morale.” Canada: No ban on Kiev attacking Russia with weapons Not available

Canada’s Foreign Minister Melanie Joly announced that Ottawa will not restrict Ukraine’s use of weapons transferred by this country. Kurd.

He said at a press conference in Stockholm: “Canada does not impose any restrictions on the delivery of weapons to Ukraine and the terms of their final use.”

According to Jolie, Russia apparently does not adhere to the “red lines”, therefore, an “advanced position” should be adopted when it comes to arms supply to Kiev

Poland does not intend to limit Kiev’s use of weapons

Tessary Tomczyk, Deputy Minister of Defense of Poland, reminded on Wednesday It was said that the Warsaw authorities did not and will not limit Ukraine in using the weapons provided by this country, including in carrying out attacks deep into Russian territory.

A radio interview said: “There are no restrictions on the Polish weapons that we supply to Ukraine.” Ukrainians can “fight” however they want.

Polish Deputy Minister of Defense also asked other countries to cancel the restrictions on the use of weapons by the Ukrainian armed forces. Tomczyk added that Warsaw is preparing its 45th aid package for Kyiv, with the total support amounting to 15-20 billion zlotys ($3.83-5.1 billion).

He reminded that there is currently no discussion or decision about sending troops to Ukraine.

Previously, Josep Borrell, the head of the European Union’s diplomatic service He said that Ukraine has the right to attack Russian territory “in proportion” with Western weapons.

Hungary’s concern about Western politicians’ statements about Ukraine >

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó, announced that Budapest is alarmed by some officials of the Western countries about the situation in Ukraine and considers such statements aimed at escalating the deterioration of the situation.

Cijarto said in a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart Sergey Alynyk in Minsk on Wednesday: We listen with horror to the statements made with the aim of escalating tensions. When EU or NATO countries talk about their willingness to send troops to Ukraine or about the possible use of nuclear weapons, these statements cannot but cause concern.

This The Hungarian diplomat stressed that the situation in Ukraine can only be resolved through negotiations and a ceasefire. According to him, Hungary and Belarus are also facing the consequences of this conflict, because they are in Ukraine’s neighborhood.

EU sanctions against Russia and Belarus failed. It has been eaten

The Hungarian Foreign Minister at the press conference in Minsk also expressed his opinion that the European Union’s sanctions policy against Russia and Belarus has failed.

Peter Sciarto said: “We clearly emphasize the position that the sanctions policy has failed.” This is not a political statement, but a reality.”

According to him, Budapest, as in the past, intends to avoid any restrictive measures by the European Union that could affect the economy. prevent damage to Hungary and its interaction with Russia and Belarus. If the communication channels between Europe and Belarus are broken, “a very important asset will be lost” that can be used to achieve peace, Sijarto stressed.

Belarus’ readiness to provide a platform for negotiations on Ukraine

Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergey Alynyk announced at the end of his talks with his Hungarian counterpart. that Minsk is still open to holding new negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

He said: We consider the reasons for the conflict to be complex and mixed. We know for sure that this whole situation has been provoked and is now being exacerbated from outside by those who directly benefit from it, and it is the rest of the countries that have to bear the cost of this conflict. As a result, thousands of people, including a large number of civilians, have lost their lives and millions of people have become displaced and refugees. The need to stop the loss of life and start peace talks has been steadfast and nothing has changed since then. According to him, Minsk is still ready to become a platform for negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. 

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a press conference after his talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that Moscow would never negotiate with Ukraine. of course, talks should be based on common sense and not resumed through ultimatums.

Sweden’s new aid package worth 1.2 billion dollars For Ukraine

Swedish government announced a new military aid package for Ukraine worth SEK 13.3 billion (more than $1.2 billion).

Abba Bush, the Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden explained about this: This package includes equipment that is at the top of Ukraine’s priority list. We are talking about strengthening the air defense with two ASC 890 aircraft, artillery ammunition and armored vehicles. 

Paul Johnson, the country’s defense minister, also emphasized that the transfer of the ASC 890 radar reconnaissance aircraft to Kiev “completely new capabilities for combat control of targets in the air and at sea” to the military. Ukraine gives. Stockholm will also donate an entire Swedish fleet of 302 armored personnel carriers to support the creation of a new Ukrainian armed forces brigade. Kiev also approved the transfer of western weapons to Russian lands.

The exchange of prisoners of war was suspended due to the unreasonable demands of Kiev

Tatiana Maskalkova, the plenipotentiary representative of the Russian president on human rights affairs, announced yesterday in a meeting with State Duma officials that the exchange of prisoners of war between Moscow and Kiev has been going on for several months. It has not been done, because Kiev makes unreasonable demands.

He said: “Unfortunately, it has been several months because of the irrational position of the Ukrainian side, which constantly makes new demands.” And the exchange has been suspended.

He appreciated the active participation of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the process of returning Russian soldiers from captivity.

Earlier, Ms. Maskalkova reported that she sent a list of 500 prisoners of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to Dmitriy Lubinets, the Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner, but the Kyiv authorities about four months that they refuse to take these people back and only 38 of the captives have confirmed that they are the forces of the “Azov” nationalist organization.

He also said that Kiev It refused to exchange two Ukrainian Catholic priests for two Orthodox priests, as suggested by Moscow. While Catholic priests are very willing to return to their relatives in Ukraine as soon as possible.

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