Representatives from more than 90 countries around the world are discussing the Peace Formula at the highest level; The United States has allocated $1.5 billion to restore Ukraine’s energy sector. Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
The first day of the Peace Summit took place in Switzerland
The first Global Peace Summit initiated by Ukraine began in Bürgenstock in Switzerland. Delegations from 92 countries and eight international organizations are taking part in it.
During the Summit, the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky said that a ready action plan for peace in Ukraine will be presented to Russia. He explained that Russia was not present at the summit today because it was “not interested in peace.” He noted that the Global Peace Summit Communiqué is ready and open for signature even for countries that did not attend the peace conference.
Kamala Harris announced $1.5 billion for energy and humanitarian aid to Ukraine
The assistance includes $500 million in new funding for energy assistance and the redirection of $324 million of previously announced funds for Ukraine’s emergency energy needs. In particular, they will be used to repair damaged energy infrastructure, expand electricity production, encourage private sector investment, and protect energy infrastructure. The United States will also provide more than $379 million in humanitarian assistance for the immediate needs of refugees and internally displaced people in Ukraine. Additionally, the United States plans to allocate $300 million to support civil security in Ukraine.
Harris commented on Putin’s remarks
The Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris commented on the statements of the head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin about the conditions for the alleged start of negotiations in Kiev. He emphasized that Putin’s words did not contain a call for peace instead, he demanded surrender from Ukraine. Harris also emphasized that the end of the war must rest solely with Ukraine.
Zelensky and Swiss President Viola Amgerd held a meeting
The President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky and the President of Switzerland Viola Amgerd and their delegations held a bilateral meeting before the official opening of the Peace Summit.
In a joint press conference with Zelensky, Amgerd said that at the first Summit, representatives of the international community, including Ukraine, should get a “common understanding of the possible framework” for ending the war in Ukraine, also under what conditions. Russia may be involved in this process.
Zelensky met with the presidents of Georgia and Chile on the sidelines of the summit
President Vladimir Zelensky, on the sidelines of the Peace Summit in Switzerland, met with Salome Zurabishvili and Gabriel Borich, colleagues from Georgia and Chile. During the meeting with the head of Georgia, bilateral cooperation and security challenges for the two countries were discussed. Expectations from the Peace Summit and further steps to implement the Peace Formula were discussed with Borich.
Zelensky met with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew in Switzerland
The President thanked the Patriarch, who was at the Peace Summit as an observer, for the humanitarian support, especially in the matters of the return of Ukrainian children and the exchange of prisoners.
Scholz countered that Germany blocked a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz protested that Germany had blocked a new package of European sanctions against Russia. According to him, discussions on the package are currently ongoing. Scholz said: “It is about how we can ensure that the German economy can carry out its activities and at the same time ensure that the goods delivered somewhere in South America, to a country in Asia or in Africa, won’t go to Russia in a roundabout way where they shouldn’t.”
The invaders attacked the Donetsk region
The Russians sacked the village of Ulakly, Volnovakha district, Donetsk region. This attack resulted in deaths and injuries. The central part of the village was damaged by shelling from a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) with cluster munitions.
The number of air bombs that Russia drops on Ukraine every month has been revealed
Russia uses 3,200-3,500 KAB per month – guided aerial bombs. They exclusively hit the civilian population and civilian infrastructure. President Vladimir Zelensky said this. According to him, the Russian occupiers widely used aerial bombs against civilians to scare people into fleeing, and to occupy territories, just like Hitler did in World War II.
Russia deploys S-500 in Crimea – “experimental” weapon
The improved S-500 system, which Ukrainian intelligence chief Kirill Budanov called “experimental,” has never been used in combat before. Russia has deployed the S-500 to protect the Kerch Bridge, as well as to strengthen Russia’s air defense network in occupied Crimea.
In Ukraine, farmers will receive a reservation from mobilization for one year
Workers in the agricultural sector will receive reservations from the mobilization to create conditions for a safe harvest. This was said by the acting Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Taras Vysotsky. According to him, the existing “reservation” of farmers was automatically extended by three months. And the second reservation will be given to workers in the agricultural sector for one year instead of six months.
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