The United States called on Russia to end its “belligerent stance.” Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'irresponsible remarks' after officially lowering standards for Russia's use of nuclear weapons. This followed Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to attack targets inside Russian territory with long-range weapons supplied by the United States. Washington officials said the United States saw no reason to adjust its nuclear posture. U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said he was “not surprised” by the Kremlin's comments on the newly revised nuclear doctrine.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: “There is irresponsible rhetoric coming from Russia, but that will not deter us from supporting Ukraine,” Starmer added in a direct message to the Russian president from the G20 summit in Brazil. “On the 1,000th day of Russia's illegal war in Ukraine, I say once again: 'End the war.'” Get out of Ukraine. ”
Ukraine's Western allies criticized the G20's final communiqué as insufficient for failing to emphasize Russia's invasion of its neighbor in 2022 as the conflict enters its 1,000th day, Jessica Elgot and Leyland Czech write. are. This was a significant decrease compared to the previous year, only highlighting the humanitarian suffering and the importance of territorial integrity in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused the G20 of failing to develop a “strong strategy.” “Today, the G20 countries are sitting in Brazil. Did they say anything? Nothing.” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who was recently criticized for calling President Vladimir Putin, said: ” “It is too little for the G20 to find the words to clarify Russia's responsibility.”
Ukraine fires US-made long-range missile at Russia This is the first time since the Biden administration lifted restrictions on its use, writes Piotr Sauer. The target appears to be an ammunition depot. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces announced that it had attacked military equipment at the 1046th Logistics Center on the outskirts of the city of Karachev, without confirming the use of missiles. Russia's Ministry of Defense announced that Ukraine launched six US-made Atakumus missiles targeting the southwest region of Bryansk. President Zelensky did not directly acknowledge the missile attack targeting Bryansk However, he said, “We currently have Atakum, Ukraine's long-range capability, and we intend to use it.”
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said the country had reached a “daunting” milestone, marking 1,000 days since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. By saying, “1,000 days of pointless pain and suffering were too many.” The Turkish President's spokesperson said in a statement on Tuesday that the OHCHR confirmed that at least 12,162 civilians have been killed since February 24, 2022, including 659 children. said. It also announced that at least 26,919 civilians were injured.
President Zelensky said the time has come for Germany to support Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities against Russia. “Following the statement on nuclear weapons, I think it's time for Germany to also support the decision to respond,” the Ukrainian leader said in a meeting with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Kiev. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had an hour-long telephone conversation with President Putin last week, has been reluctant to provide Ukraine with Taurus long-range cruise missiles, fueling discontent in Kiev.
Russia claimed its air defenses were destroyed 42 Ukrainian drones deployed in at least eight regions in the south and center On Tuesday evening, the number of deaths included 32 in the border Bryansk region and two in the Moscow region. Across the country in Belgorod Oblast in northeastern Ukraine, industrial plants, infrastructure and power lines were damaged in the town of Alekseevka, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said. Videos posted on Russian and Ukrainian military blogs showed explosions and fires breaking out in Alekseevka. A Ukrainian site posted a video of an explosion in the Voronezh region. Russian officials routinely make unconfirmed claims that most or all of the drones were shot down and that the damage was caused by falling debris.
Denmark donates approximately 130 million euros to help develop Ukraine's arms industryThe announcement was made by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. “And without a doubt, our support is long-term.” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine and Denmark had created a “special model” for attracting investment from other countries. “The Nordic countries are already on board, with more than $1 billion invested in our industry by partner companies,” he said, adding that the program also extends to the production of drones, missiles and artillery. Ta. Denmark is one of the largest contributors of military aid to Ukraine, relative to the size of its economy.
The US State Department has approved the possibility $100 million sale of military equipment and services to Ukrainethe Pentagon said in a statement Tuesday. The newspaper said Kyiv is seeking equipment and services for related elements such as vehicle refurbishment, technical assistance, training, publications, logistics and program support.
