Putin demands removal of sanctions in exchange for deblockade of ports, the United States refuses; NATO countries are in no hurry to supply weapons to Ukraine, for fear of a military confrontation with the Russian Federation. Athletistic features yesterday’s major events.
FROMEU summit not to call for a ceasefire in Ukraine – media
Italy called on the EU to advance the ceasefire in Ukraine. Cyprus and Hungary supported him. These countries insisted on conducting peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. This was reported by Reuters.
In turn, the EUobserver, with reference to the draft decision of the EU summit, reports that this is the declaration of the EU summit – more stringent in its rhetoric than some member countries would like. The May 30-31 EU leaders ’summit will promise to further arm and fund Ukraine against the backdrop of Russia’s“ cruelty, suffering and destruction ”. At the same time, the leaders will not call for a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Putin is demanding the removal of sanctions in exchange for deblocking ports. In the USA they refused
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to unblock Ukrainian ports for grain exports, but in return it is demanding that the West lift sanctions. The State Department said the United States did not intend to lift sanctions against Russia in exchange for unblocking Ukrainian ports.
Britain urges allies not to try to silence Russia’s aggression
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss urged allies to remain determined in supporting Ukraine and not try to silence Russian President Vladimir Putin. He noted that we need to be firm in ensuring Ukraine’s victory with the help of military aid and sanctions.
Ukraine’s Armed Forces has urged the West not to delay the supply of weapons. Lavrov warned of an unacceptable increase
Ukraine’s armed forces are fighting for every sector of the front, but the troops need long -range weapons. Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny urged partners not to delay deliveries, “because the price of the delay is measured by the lives of those who protect the world from rashism.” Meanwhile, Western media reported that NATO countries are in no hurry to provide certain types of military equipment to Ukraine, aimed at reducing the risk of direct military confrontation between NATO countries and the Russian Federation. Also, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the supply of weapons to Ukraine capable of delivering strikes on the territory of the Russian Federation would be “a step towards an unacceptable escalation.” CNN later reported that next week, the Biden administration may announce the deployment of advanced MLRSs.
Belarus starts exercises near the borders of Ukraine and creates Military Command South
Part of the military exercises will take place at the Brest training ground, the other part will be held by landing troops in urban areas. The Brest test site is located approximately 40 km from the Ukrainian border and approximately 30 km from the Polish border. The leader of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko ordered the creation of an operational command of troops in the southern direction – on the border with Ukraine. According to him, new units should be sent to the southern border now, without waiting for the creation of a new operational command, so that Belarusian troops have experience.
The battles have reached their maximum intensity
The Ministry of Defense said that the military operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine against the occupiers have reached their maximum intensity. Also, the enemy used all forces and means to capture our territory and surround our troops. The situation remains difficult and shows signs of further increase.
The IMF said Ukraine would receive more money than requested
Ukraine has requested $ 15 billion in financial assistance over three months, but will receive more, the IMF says, without giving a deadline. Now the task of the government is to work with international organizations and bilateral partners so that this money comes in equal parts throughout the year.
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Source: korrespondent
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