120 to 140 Western heavy tanks for Ukraine, Moscow claims capture of new village near Bakhmut, Poland begins transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine… Le Figaro Tuesday, January 31, summarizes the conflict in Ukraine.
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Ukraine-EU summit to be held in Kyiv on Friday
Prime Minister Denys Chmygal on Tuesday confirmed the holding of the Ukraine-EU summit in Kyiv on Friday, a day after “intergovernmental consultations”. between Kyiv and the European Commission, which will take place for the first time in our history. “The fact that this summit is being held in Kyiv is a strong signal to both partners and enemies.”said Dennis Chmigal at the cabinet meeting, saying “To expect from the summit a positive intermediate assessment of our European integration efforts.”
Ukraineannounces that it will receive “120 to 140” Western heavy tanks
Ukraine will receiveBetween 120 and 140Western heavy tanks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kouleba said, days after the West gave the green light for such supplies after a long delay. “In the first wave of investments, the armed forces of Ukraine will receive 120-140 modern tanks of Western models.The minister said in his Facebook video, reminding that it was the Leopard 2 of German design, the British Challenger 2 and the American Abrams. This is the first time that Kiev has disclosed the total number of tanks promised to it by its Western allies.
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France will deliver 12 additional “Caesar” guns to Ukraine
France will deliver 12 additional 155 mm “Caesar” guns to Ukraine, which is at war with Russia, in addition to the 18 already delivered, French Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu announced. These 12 medium range guns will be “was financed within the support fund of 200 million euroswas created by France, the minister announced during a joint press conference with his Ukrainian counterpart Alexi Reznikov.
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Several groups in the Assembly are calling for a debate on Ukraine
Leaders of several political groups in the Assembly called on Tuesday to organize a debate in the parliament on the war in Ukraine. These requests were made on the occasion of the visit to France of the Speaker of the Ukrainian Parliament, Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, who was present at the start of the current affairs session in the Assembly. “Are you ready to organize this debate in the parliament?”Olivier Marley (LR) asked the Prime Minister.
“France should help Ukraine”. but in the international arena, “Our country is being carried away by the feeling of being”. he assessed, referring to a “Isolation of the President of the Republic even in his own country”. Matilda Panot (LFI) also claimed “a debate about the role that France should play” and formulated “I hope that a diplomatic solution will be found as soon as possible.” pointing “Elevation Risks” of conflict. “We are and will remain with you until victory.”In turn, the Prime Minister assured, addressing the Chairman of the Rada and reaffirming that France is ready. “to study the additional requests of the Ukrainians”. in terms of weapons.
No ‘Official Talk’ About F-16 Transfer Says Poland, Biden Talks With Zelenskiy
At the same time, the topic of the possible transfer of F-16 fighters from the Polish Air Force to Ukraine is not under any discussion.formal conversation“The day after the refusal of the United States to deliver these vehicles to Kyiv, the Deputy Minister of Defense announced. “At this time, there is no formal discussion regarding the transfer of F-16sPolish to Ukraine, Wojciech Skurkiewicz told AFP. “Topic does not exist“. Poland has 48 American-made F-16 fighters.
US President Joe Biden said that “was going to speakto his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, on the latter’s request to provide additional military assistance. “We will talkHe said this in the White House after answering a group of journalists’ question about the demands of the President of Ukraine.
Nuclear. Washington accuses Russia of not honoring the latest treaty binding them
The United States said on Tuesday that Russia was not honoring the “New Beginning” treaty, which binds them to the latest nuclear disarmament agreement. American diplomacy has criticized Moscow for suspending inspections and canceling negotiations under the treaty without accusing it of expanding its nuclear arsenal beyond agreed limits.
Moscow claims the capture of a new village near Bakhmut
Russia also claims to have captured the village of Blagodatne, north of the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, where the Russian army has stepped up its offensive and has been making slow progress for several weeks. The Ministry of Defense stated in its daily message.Blagodatne settlement was liberated“after the attack”volunteer assault unitswith the support of air force and artillery. Volunteers is the Russian military’s euphemism for the Wagner-like paramilitary groups fighting in Ukraine.
Russian athletes should participate in the Olympic Games without restrictions, reports the Russian Olympic Committee
Russian athletes should be able to compete in the Olympics without restrictions, the head of the Russian Olympic Committee said on Tuesday, while the IOC will consider the controversial return of banned athletes under a neutral flag for the 2024 Olympics. The anger of Ukraine. “Russians should participate under exactly the same conditions as all other athletes. All additional conditions and criteria are not welcome, especially those that have a political component that is totally unacceptable to the Olympic Movement.”Stanislav Pozdnyakov said, citing Russian news agencies.
Source: Le Figaro
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