Ukraine should be allowed to use its allies’ weapons “Neutralize” Russian military bases used to launch missiles into Ukraine“We should not allow them access,” French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. Other Russian targetsand obviously in civilian capacity as well.”
President Macron made the remarks during an official visit to Germany. Prime Minister Olaf Scholz, It is expected that he will support Ukraine on this issue as well. Agreed with the French President As long as Ukraine respects the terms of its arms suppliers, the Prime Minister Germany denies supply of Taurus cruise missiles It is wanted by Ukrainians and has the capability to launch powerful attacks on Russian positions both inside Ukraine and deep inside Russia.
of NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Speaking to The Economist, the allies Ukraine should attack deep into Russia with Western weaponsBut the White House on Tuesday ruled out such a possibility for U.S.-supplied weapons: “At this time there is no change in our policy.” Not encouraging or enabling the use of U.S.-supplied weapons for attacks on Russian soil” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said.
Vladimir Putin Warns of ‘serious consequences’ If Russia is attacked with Western weapons, Routine but vague and unrealized threats against Ukraine’s alliesThe Kremlin also rejoiced at continued disagreements in the West: “We see no consensus on this issue,” regime spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Russian daily Izvestia.
first Delivery of 155mm shells Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, hosting his Ukrainian counterpart Denys Shmyhali and leaders of EU allies in Prague on Tuesday, said funds from the Czech-led initiative should arrive in Ukraine within days. Fiala said the initiative has raised 1.6 billion euros so far.
EU officials estimate €6.5 billion in aid to Ukraine remains blocked by Hungary’s Viktor Orban government.Ukraine, considered Russia’s staunchest ally, is also one of the EU’s most loyal allies. “Unfortunately, we have the money, we have the capacity, but we have not yet implemented the decision to help Ukraine,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. Member states can veto any deal on their own, but These privileges may be suspended. Where members are deemed to be contrary to EU principles and interests.
Belgium pledged 1 billion euros in aid to Ukraine on Tuesday. and, Russia to donate 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine Over the next four years.
Russian guided bombs Two civilians killed in eastern Ukrainian city of Tretsk Donetsk region governor Vadim Filashkin said the explosion occurred on Tuesday and caused extensive damage to a two-storey apartment building.
The White House said the United States and its partners Ready to impose further sanctions and export controls to disrupt trade between China and Russia Patrick Wintour writes that it threatens Russia’s security. National Security Adviser Daleep Singh said Russia could act to further increase the costs of using the Shadow Fleet to circumvent the G7 oil price cap.
Singh said Russia is totally dependent on China. It gave Beijing “great influence” over Moscow, and China also faced risks and costsThat’s a big problem, given that Russia’s combined trade in goods with the EU and the US is seven times larger than its trade with Russia. Singh said Russia-China trade has fallen since Joe Biden expanded its targeting of financial institutions, and that authorities could go further.
Singh said next month’s G7 summit is the best opportunity to support Ukraine. Liquidate roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian assetsHe called the move dangerous but necessary. G7 leaders are due to meet in Italy from June 13 to 15.
