Ukraine Kiev uses long-range missiles to its advantage
| The US order of 6 billion for the production of weapons for Ukraine, the withdrawal of Abrams tanks from the front, the time of the transfer of F-16s to Kiev, the dismissal of a Ukrainian army official, Europe's fear of the end of US military aid and the difficulty of finding the Patriot system for Kiev are some of the important events of the war. . |
In response to a question about the threat of escalation of tension if Kiev uses these long-range missiles, he said: “It depends on them how and when Use it (ATACMS missiles).”
Austin added: The United States hopes that the armed forces of Ukraine will have a “reasonably good effect” on the situation on the front with these weapons.
At the same time, Georgy Muradov, the permanent representative of the Republic of Crimea in the office of the President of Russia, believes that the ATACMS long-range missiles included in the new US aid package for Ukraine are a threat They are new for the peaceful cities of Crimea and especially the Crimean bridge.
Dmitry Peskov, the spokesman of the Kremlin, for his part, said that the transfer of American long-range missiles to Kiev is another confirmation of Washington’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine and adding more fuel to the fire of war. .
Earlier, the New York Times revealed, citing US officials, that the Pentagon actually allowed Ukraine to use long-range ATACMS missiles to attack targets in the Crimean peninsula. . The Pentagon has admitted that these missiles have already been secretly delivered to Kiev.
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Approval of the new weapons order program for Ukraine worth 6 billion dollars by the head of the Pentagon
Lloyd Austin, the Secretary of Defense of the United States, at a press conference at the end of the regular meeting of the Western Contact Group on the coordination of arms shipments to Ukraine confirms plans to order $6 billion worth of new weapons for Kiev (USAI) will be released, which will allow us to purchase new capabilities for Ukraine from American industry.
According to him, the aid package announced for Ukraine is the largest package It will be until today. According to reports, the military aid package will include armored vehicles, Patriot and Nasams air defense system missiles, precision-guided munitions and anti-drone systems.
Previously, Politico newspaper quoted two American officials as saying that the United States plans to sign contracts worth $6 billion with American companies to supply arms and equipment to Ukraine. It is also reminded that the completion of this order will take several years.
Allocation of 2.1 million Canadian dollars for the production of drones in Ukraine
William Blair, Minister of National Defense of Canada, announced that the country will allocate an amount equal to 2.1 million dollars to Ukraine for the production of unmanned aircraft (UAV) in its territory.He said: Canada will allocate 2.1 million dollars for the production of drones by the domestic defense industry of Ukraine. This is the first time Ottawa has directly contributed to the production of military drones in Ukraine.
It has also been revealed that Canada will provide an additional $9.5 million to purchase ammunition for the Ukrainian armed forces. as part of the initiative of the Czech Republic.
style=”text-align:justify”>Vladimir Zelenskyi, the president of Ukraine, also dismissed Alexander Yakovets, the commander of the support forces of the armed forces of this country.
The reasons for the dismissal of this high-ranking military official have not been specified.
In another decree, Zelensky appointed Yakovets as the head of the State Special Transport Service.
In recent months, there have been many personnel changes, including in the top ranks of the military in Kiev. One of the most important of them was the dismissal of Valery Zalogeny from the position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
General Charles Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Army, announced in a press conference on Friday that the Pentagon is investigating information about the withdrawal of American Abrams tanks from the battlefield in Ukraine did not comment due to their vulnerability to drone attacks and referred the question to the Kiev authorities. This military official said: “I told the Ukrainians I will give them the opportunity to talk about how to use the Abrams tanks.”
He also did not answer the question whether Ukraine can defeat Russia. General Brown stressed that the main goal of the White House is to provide an opportunity to defend Kiev, adding: “The key point is to make sure that Ukraine is able to defend itself.”
Early Friday, the Associated Press reported that Kiev would not use American Abrams tanks on the battlefield because they would be attacked by Russian drones.
Belgium plans to transfer F-16 fighters to Ukraine by the end of the year
He also said that Belgium will receive an additional military aid package worth 205 million euros will be provided to Ukraine.
In turn, the Minister of Defense of Belgium Lodivin Dunder noted at the same press conference that the delivery of these aircraft is taking into account the receipt The new F-35 fighters will be delivered from Washington so that the country’s defense capabilities are not compromised. Pentagon chief: F-16s and pilots trained in They will arrive in Ukraine in 2024
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Friday that F-16 aircraft, as well as pilots trained by European allies and will enter Ukraine this year.
He said at the online meeting of the Ramstein contact group: F-16 squadrons with pilots and support personnel, which are provided by the members of this The group has been trained and will enter Ukraine this year. can do in this field.
America’s problem in finding free patriot system for Ukraine
Jake Sullivan, the National Security Adviser of the US President, announced on Friday that the United States does not currently have Patriot anti-aircraft systems released for transfer to Ukraine, but if these systems are released, they will be transferred to Kiev.
“American Patriot systems are currently deployed around the world, including in the Middle East, to protect American forces,” he said. If we can release additional systems, we will send them to Ukraine.”
Sullivan emphasized that Washington intends to support European countries and its partners in other regions of the world. convince them to move their air defense systems to Ukraine.
Earlier on Friday, the newspaper “El Pais” reported that Spain, under pressure from NATO and the European Union, sent Patriot missiles to Kiev have agreed. At the same time, the Ministry of Defense of Spain refused to confirm or deny the transfer of one Patriot system from the three existing systems in this country to Ukraine. Due to “the activity of the Russian long-range aircraft”
The press service of the operational command of the Polish Armed Forces reported last night that the country was forced to fly due to the flight of the Russian long-range aircraft He flew his military planes near Polish airspace.
The statement reads: “We warn that aircraft on combat standby were forced to fly to protect Polish airspace in the southeastern part of the country.” This action was because this evening (Friday) the activity of long-range aircraft by Russia increased near our national borders. French mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine
Alexey Mishkov, the Russian ambassador in Paris, announced in an interview that regular French forces are currently actively involved in the military conflict in Ukraine is involved and there have been many casualties.
He said: “For example, according to the information obtained, of the 370 French mercenaries fighting in Ukraine, half of They have lost their lives. Moreover, these mercenaries participate in this war for money. »
French trouble for Russian diplomats
Russian ambassador in Paris He also complained that it is difficult for Russian diplomats to rotate in France, because Paris does not issue visas to newly arrived employees of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
According to Alexey Mishkov, Russian compatriots living in France are also facing many problems due to anti-Russian tendencies. US aid to Kyiv will be the last
Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrid Šimonite predicted in an interview that the aid package provided by US President Joe Biden to Ukraine signed, may be the last package.
He said: “It’s great that the US Congress finally decided to help Ukraine, but now we have to think about What will happen if this is the last such package?
According to Shimonite, Europe’s problems are getting more serious, so we must “not wait, but prepare ourselves for a worse situation”. “text-align:justify”>Prime Minister of Ukraine Denis Shmygal admitted on Friday that despite round-the-clock repairs, the authorities are unable to repair the damage to the country’s energy system.
He said: “The situation in the energy sector is still difficult. Despite 24-hour repairs, the country’s electricity supply network is facing problems. Extensive damage has been done to Ukraine’s energy system, which cannot be restored “within a few weeks or even months”. save electricity.
Stoltenberg asked NATO members to follow Germany in helping Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed on Friday in a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Schultz that the allied countries in the alliance should quickly follow the example of Germany to provide weapons to Ukraine.
“Many allies talked about new promises to support Ukraine,” he said. Stoltenberg also called on NATO allies to follow the example of Berlin, which has promised an anti-aircraft missile system. transfer his Patriot to Kiev.
The level of trust of Russians in Putin is almost 80%
According to the survey data conducted by the Russian Public Opinion Center, the level of trust of Russian citizens towards Vladimir Putin, the president of their country, has increased by 0.5 percent and reached 79.5 percent.
According to this information, 77.8 percent of the respondents said that they are satisfied with Putin’s performance in the post of president.
79.5 percent of the participants in this survey answered the question about trust in Putin in the affirmative, the approval rating of the president’s performance during the last few weeks increased by 0.2 to 77.8% have received.
Also, 54.5% of Russian people believe that the Russian government works well.
Russian Defense Minister: America has prolonged the conflict in Ukraine
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Friday afternoon in The meeting of the defense ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Astana emphasized that the United States first created the conflict in Ukraine and now it is deliberately prolonging it.
Shoigu said: “To achieve its goals, Washington puts unprecedented pressure, including on its partners, and reduces them to the role of obedient executors.”
Emphasizing that the West’s attempt to impose a strategic defeat on Russia is doomed to failure, he added: Based on the experiences gained, the combat operations of the Russian forces are being optimized, the country’s defense industry complex is being developed, and the training system of military personnel is being developed. It is an improvement.
Warning about the consequences of the attacks of the Ukrainian army on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant
The Russian Defense Minister also emphasized at the meeting of the defense ministers of the member countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization that the continuation of attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces on the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant could lead to catastrophic consequences.
Sergei Shoigu warned: “Continuous attacks by the Ukrainian side on this nuclear power plant are worrying and the continuation of this action may lead to catastrophic consequences.” He also addressed his peers. He reminded himself that the traces of the terrorist attack on the concert hall in the city of Crocus near Moscow lead to Ukraine, and all those involved in this tragedy will definitely be punished.
Ukrainians who remain silent about their relatives in Russia will be deported
According to this information, the Parliament of Ukraine approved the relevant document in the second reading on April 25. This law obliges workers and employees to provide detailed information about their connections with people who are permanently residing in Russia, and failure to comply with this requirement will be a reason for their dismissal, according to the new law.
The legal commission of the parliament criticized this document and considered it a violation of the constitution of Ukraine, but could not prevent its approval. Now this document must be signed by the speaker of the parliament and the president of Ukraine to become effective.
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