Live Ticker: Ukraine War +++ 19:30 European Foreign Ministers Travel to Ukraine Together
European foreign ministers embark on a joint journey to Ukraine at 19:30
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Tensions continue to rise in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Here's the latest:
- European Union Aid: EU Chief Diplomat Kaja Kallas announced that European foreign ministers will meet in Ukraine on Friday to provide one billion euros for Ukraine's defense industry. Kallas emphasized that this was a significant show of support for Ukraine [1].
- Victory Day Military Parade: On the same day, Russia will hold a large military parade on Red Square in Moscow to commemorate the victory over Nazi Germany and the end of World War II. The weapons display is also seen as a major show of force by Moscow [1].
- EU Loan Disbursement: The European Commission has already disbursed the fourth tranche of its exceptional macro-financial assistance loan (MFA) to Ukraine, amounting to another billion euros [1].
- Ukraine's Ceasefire Proposal: After talks with Western security advisors, Ukraine is insisting on a 30-day ceasefire. Kyiv's Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak stressed that a full and unconditional ceasefire must be the first step towards a just and lasting peace [1].
- Turmoil at Russian Airports: Amid preparations for the Victory Day parade in Russia, there is chaos at Russian airports due to fears of Ukrainian drone attacks [1].
- Ukrainian President Zelensky's Remarks: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted his country's role in the liberation of Europe from Nazism on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In a video message, Zelensky referred to Russia's invasion as "evil" and reiterated calls for "denazification and demilitarization" [2].
- Ukrainian Troops' Reports: Several Ukrainian troops stationed at the front report receiving orders to only open fire in response to Russian attacks [2].
- Russian Tanks' Mishap: In a humiliating blunder, two old Soviet-era tanks fell apart during a rehearsal for the military parade in Sterlitamak, Russia [3].
- U.S.-Ukraine Resource Agreement: The Ukrainian Parliament has ratified the resource agreement with the U.S., effectively granting American companies preferential access to Ukrainian resources [3].
- Switzerland Tank Sale Controversy: State-owned Swiss defense conglomerate Ruag is making a new attempt to sell Leopard-1 tanks to Germany after a failed deal last time [3].
- Putin and Xi's Meeting: President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Moscow to discuss deepening their countries' cooperation [4].
- Moscow Network Shutdown: In anticipation of the military parade on May 9, Moscow has tightened security measures, including shutting down the entire mobile network [4].
Stay tuned for the latest updates on the Ukraine War. 🚀💻‼️🌍📱📡🔆🔓
References:
[1] ntv.de
[2] euronews.com
[3] reuters.com
[4] dw.com
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- The European Union, along with its foreign ministers, is implementing a significant community policy to provide financial aid, totaling one billion euros, to Ukraine's defense industry, demonstrating unwavering support for Ukraine [1].
- As tensions rise, Ukraine is putting forth a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, emphasizing that this is the first necessary step towards a just and lasting peace [1].
- In the midst of the ongoing Ukraine War, Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, delineates his country's role in the liberation of Europe from Nazism and reiterates his calls for the "denazification and demilitarization" of Russia [2].
- The Ukrainian Parliament has agreed to the resource agreement with the U.S., allowing American companies preferential access to Ukrainian resources, a decision that may significantly impact employment policies in both countries [3].
