The EU approved a plan for the purchase of shells for Ukraine; Putin and Xi Jinping began negotiations in the Kremlin. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The EU approved a plan for the purchase of shells for Ukraine
EU member states approved the decision to provide Ukraine with 1 million shells over the next 12 months. This was announced by the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, who called this decision “historic”. He added that 18 countries have joined the project to combine orders for the production of shells and place them in the industry. He noted that there are three ways: first, 1 billion euros for immediate delivery; second, 1 billion euros for joint procurement; third, a commission to increase production capacity. President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the European partners, saying that this is a strategic step that gives confidence in unity and future success against the terrorist state.
Putin and Xi Jinping began talks in the Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping began three days of talks in the Kremlin. The main program is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21st. However, on the first day of the visit, shares of Chinese companies fell. The collapse affected almost all sectors of the economy, but mainly affected the sale of alcohol, tourism and drugs.
On the eve of his visit to Moscow, Xi Jinping published an article on Sino-Russian relations, in which he expressed confidence in the possibility of a peaceful settlement of the “conflict” between Russia and Ukraine. In turn, the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine stated that the surrender or complete withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine should be the first thing in the PRC’s plan.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping that he “respects” China’s position on Ukraine. “We are always open to the negotiation process. We will, of course, discuss all these issues, including your initiative, which we certainly respect,” the Kremlin leader said.
The United States called China’s “peace plan” an attempt to stop the war in Ukraine. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urged the world community not to accept China’s “peace plan”. With such initiatives, the PRC may try to freeze the war in Ukraine.
The United States announced a new aid package for the Armed Forces
The US authorities decided to allocate 34 parts of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of $350 million. United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said. According to him, this package of military aid includes ammunition for HIMARS installations and howitzers provided by the US, as well as for Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, HARM missiles, anti-tank weapons, river boats and other equipment. military
Putin presented a condition for extending the grain deal, the Foreign Ministry responded
Russian President Vladimir Putin has again threatened to end the grain corridor if “Moscow’s basic requirements are not met.” The Russian Federation insists on a “nature of the package and full compliance with the requirements of the” grain agreement “. The head of the Kremlin says that most of the grain along the Black Sea corridor goes to” well-fed countries of Europe “and not in Africa. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said that Putin is spreading false information about the export of grain to the “well-fed country” in order to disrupt the “grain deal.” The representative of Ukrainian department that the information revealed by Putin is manipulative and aimed at disrupting the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
World justice ministers are meeting in London to discuss the warrant for Putin’s arrest
Justice Ministers from around the world met in London to discuss support for an International Criminal Court investigation into war crimes against Russians in Ukraine. They decided to provide $4.9 million to support the investigations.
Caliber missiles destroyed in Crimea – GUR
In the temporarily occupied Dzhankoy, on the night of March 20, Russian Kalibr missiles were destroyed during their transportation. This was reported by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Before that, social networks reported the explosions of Dzhankoy.
Gas prices at a new low in Europe
Natural gas prices in Europe have fallen below $450 per thousand cubic meters amid warming. This is confirmed by the data of the London Stock Exchange ICE. Thus, futures at the TTF hub in the Netherlands fell by 7% to 39.8 euros per megawatt-hour. Prices fell below 40 euros per MWh for the first time since July 2021.
Germany sent Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine, and Norway – Leopard tanks
Germany has started delivering Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine. This is what Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said. According to him, the Marder BMPs are on their way. And the Norwegian Ministry of Defense reported that they have given eight Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. They were delivered to the Ukrainian military using An-124 Ruslan aircraft.
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