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Russian-Ukrainian conflict situation map (as of May 29, 2022)
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-as sessment-may-29
1. The latest news of major powers
- Russian
Russian Foreign Minister refuted the rumor that "Putin is sick": "President Putin appears publicly every day"
Reference News Network reported on May 30th According to Russian News Agency report, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov 29 commented on the European rumor that the so-called Russian President Putin was sick in an interview with French TV One (TF1).
Lavrov said: "President Putin shows up every day. He can be seen through the screen, read and listen to his speech. I think people with judgment will not feel that he is sick or physically unwell."
He said that those who spread such rumors should ask themselves.
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220530/2480967.shtml
Putin signed a law to cancel the upper age limit for military enlistment
Reference news .com reported on May 29th according to Hozhongshe , Russian President Putin signed a law on the 28th, revoking the upper age limit for military enlistment.
reported that before the law changes, Russian citizens enlisted in the army were between 18 and 40 years old, and foreigners enrolled in the army were limited to 18 and 30 years old.
Russian state media said that before Putin signed the law, the Russian State Duma passed this law on the 25th.
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220529/2480930.shtml
Putin: He is willing to discuss the possibility of allowing Ukraine to transport food from the Black Sea port, but the West needs to lift relevant sanctions
Global Times . Russian President Putin discussed in detail the topic of ensuring global food security on the phone with French President Macron and German Chancellor Schultz on the 28th. The Kremlin News Office said on the 28th that French and German leaders asked Putin to "release the blockade of Odessa and allow Ukrainian food to be exported through the Black Sea to avoid the world food crisis." Putin said that the actual reason for the difficulty in food supply is the wrong economic and financial policies of Western countries and the result of the implementation of anti-Russia sanctions. Putin said Russia is willing to discuss the possibility of Ukraine resuming the transport of food from Black Sea ports, and said that the increase in Russia's fertilizer and agricultural products supply will reduce tensions in the world's food market, which requires the West to lift relevant sanctions.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48DCq7z72Lv
Russian Embassy in the United States said that the allegations of Russia's genocide in Ukraine were "anti-Russian slander"
Russian Satellite News Agency, Washington, May 29, The Russian Embassy in the United States released a message saying that the media-circulated report of a US think tank accusing Russia of genocide in Ukraine was "anti-Russian slander" and was part of the "demonizing Russian military movement."
The embassy said in the news that we have noticed: "We have noticed the New Lines Institute for Strategy and the NGO that is spread by the US media. Policy) report on which it accused Russia of inciting genocide in Ukraine. Another anti-Russian slander, which is part of the Western director's movement to demonize Russian armed forces. "
https://sputniknews.cn/20220529/1041640201.html
Kadrov : 70% of residential areas in North Donetsk have been mined out
Russian Satellite News Agency, Moscow, May 30, Chief Executive of the Chechen Republic of Russia, Ramzan Kadyrov said that 70% of residential areas in North Donetsk, Luhansk People's Republic have been inspected, and open and hidden thunders have been eliminated.
Kadrov wrote on Telegram: "Currently 70% of residential areas have been inspected, and open and hidden thunders have been ruled out."
He also released videos of Ukrainian soldiers arrested in a house in North Donetsk.Kadyrov wrote: "Captained Ukrainian soldiers Roman Panchenko and Ilya Maslitchenko confessed that the Nazis of ‘Adar’ and ‘Right District’ (extremist organization banned by Russia) abandoned them at the most critical moment."
https://sputniknews.cn/20220530/1041648797.htmlhtml
Kremlin preview Putin talks with Erdogan
Russian Satellite News Agency Moscow, May 30, Russian Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov later confirmed that Vladimir Putin plans to talk with Turkey leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday.
Peskov said: "Yes, there is a plan (conversation with Erdogan)."
Previously, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 30th and will also hold talks with Vladimir Zelensky. He said: "On the 30th, I will be on the phone with Russia and Ukrainian President . We will continue to urge all parties to use dialogue and diplomatic mediation."
https://sputniknews.cn/20220529/1041645557.html
The Russian ambassador to the United Kingdom said that the war crimes charges were "fabricated"
May 29, CNN reported that the Russian ambassador to the United Kingdom claimed on Sunday that the war crimes charges in the Ukrainian town of Bucha were "fabricated".
Andrei Kelin made the comments in an interview with BBC "Sunday Morning" program and denied that Russian troops shelled civilians.
"Mayor Bucha confirmed in his initial statement that the Russian army had left, everything was clean and calm, and the town was in normal condition. Nothing happened, there were no bodies on the streets," Colin said.
Moscow refuses to take responsibility for these atrocities, repeatedly claiming that indiscriminate killings, mass graves, disappearances and robberies are false.
https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-Ukraine-war-news-05-29-22/h_06d4a8e4a7c5699c85536fdc54630fd4
Russian Foreign Minister said that driving Ukrainian troops out of the Donbas Donbas is an "absolute priority"
May 29, CNN reported that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with French broadcaster TFI that driving Ukrainian troops out of the Donbas tfi is Moscow's top priority.
Our absolute priority is to liberate Donetsk and Lugansk regions, which are now recognized as independent states by the Russian Federation,” Lavrov said.
When asked whether Russia would annex the territory of Donbas, Lavrov replied: “It’s not about annexation. This is a military action required by sovereign states such as Donetsk and Lugansk under Article 51 of the UN Charter , which stipulates the right to self-defense alone and collectively. We protect the people and help them restore territorial integrity," Lavrov said.
Lavrov also told TFI that other regions will be able to decide their own destiny. "Of course, our obvious goal is to drive the Ukrainian army and Ukrainian battalions out of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. For other territories in Ukraine, some people do not want to cut ties with Russia, which will be determined by the population of these regions," Lavrov said.
https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-05-29-22/h_734d74b7e03b206d232e995f822df9f2
Russian Ministry of Defense : Russian air force eliminated 3 More than 00 nationalists and destroyed 50 military equipment
Russian Satellite News Agency Moscow, May 29 Russian Ministry of Defense spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said at a press conference on the 29th that the Russian Airlines team hit two command posts and 53 Ukrainian military assembly areas, eliminating more than 300 nationalists and destroying 50 equipment.
Konashenkov said: "Combat tactics, army and unmanned aviation teams attacked two command posts, as well as 53 concentrated areas of Ukrainian military personnel and military equipment."
He added: "The Russian air strikes wiped out more than 300 nationalists in total and destroyed up to 50 pieces of Ukrainian military and special equipment. ”
https://sputniknews.cn/20220529/1041645712.html
Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed 25 Ukrainian military assembly areas in one day
Russian Satellite News Agency, Moscow, May 29, Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov said that the Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed 25 Ukrainian military concentration areas with high-precision missiles within one day.
Konathenkov said, "Within a day and night, air-based high-precision missiles were used to destroy three Ukrainian military command posts, 25 human and military equipment concentration areas and two two artillery companies that were firing on positions. ”
In addition, Konashenkov pointed out that five ammunition depots in the "Hornet-AKM" air defense missile system launch frame in the village of Nikolayevka in the Donetsk People's Republic of China, radar stations used to discover and track air targets in the Boguslavka area of Kharkiv Prefecture, Berkrovskoye in the Donetsk People's Republic of China, North Donetsk in the Luhansk Republic, Bezrukov in the Kharkiv Prefecture and other areas were destroyed.
https://sputniknews. cn/20220529/1041643598.html
Russian troops opened fire at Luhansk Oblast and Donetsk Oblast, killing four civilians and injuring nine
May 29, Ukrinform reported that in the past day, Russian troops opened fire at 46 settlements in Luhansk Oblast and Donetsk Oblast, killing four civilians and injuring nine.
Related statement was made by Ukrainian Joint Force Task Force on Facebook Published on.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3494917-fortysix-settlements-come-under-enemy-fire-in-jfo-area.html
Ukrainian military continues to bomb Zaboroze area
Moscow, May 29, TAS . The Ukrainian military continues to bomb densely populated areas of southern Ukraine through multi-barrel rocket systems and Tochka-U ballistic missiles, a member of the General Committee of Military and Civil Affairs Management in the region, Vladimir Rogov, told TASS on Sunday.
He said that every day, Russian defense systems shoot down Ukrainian missiles over Vasilyevka and Pologi communities.
"Now, they (Ukrainian troops) continue to madly shell towns near the battle line: they are bombing Vasilyevka and Pologi with multi-barrel rocket systems and Tochka-U missiles. Every day, countless missiles are shot down, and Ukraine’s strike against towns is taking place," said the region’s official.
He said the presence of Russian troops on the territory of Zaporoze is a guarantee of safety of local residents.
https://tass.com/world/1457413
Three cities in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) were shelled by Ukrainian troops
May 29 TASS. Three cities in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) were shelled by Ukrainian troops using Grad multi-barrel rocket launcher system, the representative office of the Donetsk Civilian Armed Ceasefire Control and Coordination Joint Ceasefire Control and Coordination (JCCC) said on Sunday.
According to the JCCC, six rockets were fired in Yasinovataya, ten rockets were fired in Pantelimonovka and ten rockets in Mikhailovka on Sunday night .
https://tass.com/world/1457537
- Ukrainian
Ukrainian Ministry of Defense denied that North Donetsk was controlled by Russia and said that the Ukrainian army was still fighting locally
report According to the website of Singapore " United Morning Post " report, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense said on the 29th that Ukrainian troops are still fighting in North Donetsk in the eastern region, exchanging fire with Russian troops.
reports that Moscow said that Russian troops have occupied the strategic important town of Hongliman (called Liman in Ukraine) in eastern Ukraine and surrounded an important industrial center. Ukraine denied that the city of North Donetsk had been surrounded and said that the Ukrainian army had repelled Russian troops from the suburbs.
Ukrainian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on social media saying that Russian troops used cannons to attack North Donetsk, and Ukrainian troops were still fighting locally.
It is reported that as the Russian army advances in eastern Ukraine, Kiev has once again called on Western countries to provide more long-range weapons. U.S. officials said they are considering providing U.S. long-range multi-tube rocket launchers.
Previously, Chechnya leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on social media on the 28th that North Donetsk in the Luhansk region has been completely liberated and the city is currently under the control of the Russian army and the Luhansk armed forces.
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220529/2480936.shtml
Russia accelerates its advancement in eastern Ukraine's Ukrainian army admits to suffering a "sharp hit"
According to the Hong Kong Asian Times website on May 27, the momentum of the Ukrainian war "is developing in a direction that is beneficial to Russia."
reported that Ukrainian President Zelensky and his generals faced a painful decision: order the withdrawal of troops from key towns in Donbas, otherwise the troops would be at risk of being wiped out. There are many signs that the war is "tilting in a direction that is beneficial to Russia."
After six weeks of fierce fighting, Ukraine formed a conical front in Donbas, which was still deep but greatly reduced, angular defensive position - a position surrounded by three sides of the enemy. To make the situation worse, four smaller defensive positions have been formed inside this huge front. One of the positions is easily cut off, thus forming a "cauld" - a pocket surrounded by the Russian army that surrounded the Ukrainian army.
report also said that although Ukraine's front in Donbas is extremely fragile, Russia's advancement is still extremely cautious. Russia attempts to divide Ukraine's large defensive position in Donbas into a "small pot" that can be conquered.
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said on the 24th that Russia is slowing down its offensive to "allow people to evacuate and avoid civilian casualties." From a military standpoint, it makes sense to launch a slow and cautious attack. He said: "Seizing smaller territory and pursuing more practical goals will effectively reduce combat losses."
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220529/2480913.shtml
Former Ukrainian President Poroshenko was banned from leaving the country, accusing the government of violating the "political ceasefire agreement"
According to Reuters on May 28, Poroshenko's office issued a statement on the same day saying that Poroshenko was on the way to the inter-parliamentary consultation organization NATO parliamentary conference meeting, but twice was intercepted at the border crossing point between Ukraine and Poland . The statement said the Ukrainian government "intentionally refused Poroshenko's departure", so Poroshenko accused the government of violating the "political ceasefire agreement."
Ukrainian European Solidarity Party led by Poroshenko said that Poroshenko obtained all official permissions to leave Ukraine and was included in the official delegation of the Ukrainian parliament to participate in the event.
Ukrainian media reported that Poroshenko's permit to leave Ukraine could not pass the border due to "technical problems".
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48Cft2sa4h7
Ukraine received Danish anti-ship missiles. Zelensky said there is also "good news" for weapons delivery
On the evening of May 28th local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in his speech that the battle on the front line of Donbas in eastern Ukraine and Kharkiv region is "very difficult". He also said that the change in the situation depends largely on the "partners" and he is looking forward to the "good news" of weapons delivery.
According to Al Jazeera , Zelensky said on the 28th that Russia's current attention is still focused on eastern Ukrainian cities such as North Donetsk, Lisichangsk, Bachmut and Popasnaya. He was talking wearing a T-shirt that said "I am Ukrainian ".
Zelensky also said that he is preparing to speak at the European Council meeting, which will be held from May 30 to 31. He said many other international activities will be carried out, "to strengthen our country and increase the common pressure on Russia from the entire 'free world'."
Zelensky said he expected to receive news about the delivery of weapons by "partners" countries next week."They are willing to provide Ukraine with everything they need to defend freedom, and I look forward to good news next week."
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48Cr9Gu06HS
President Zelensky visited the frontline positions of Kharkiv Prefecture
According to the Ukrainian President's website, on May 29 local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky inspected the frontline positions of the Ukrainian army in Kharkiv Prefecture.
Zelensky also inspected the bombed Kharkov administrative building and other places, and listened to reports from officials such as Sinegubov, the Chief Executive of Kharkov Military Administration, and the Mayor of Kharkov, Delekhov.
Zelensky suggested that the Kharkov government analyze the feasibility of restoring destroyed buildings.
According to Ukrainian media reports, this is the first time that Zelensky has visited the country outside of Kiev State since the beginning of the special military operation.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48DKoHS1fKD
Zelensky inspected the front line to award medals to Ukrainian soldiers
Local time On May 29, 2022, Ukrainian President Zelensky conducted a working visit to Kharkiv Prefecture and inspected the front line positions of the Ukrainian troops, listened to reports on the actions of various military units, and awarded medals to some soldiers.
https://world.huanqiu.com/gallery/48DLZlIhOR0
99-year-old Kissinger was blacklisted by Ukrainian websites
Former Ukrainian Secretary of State Kissinger was blacklisted on the day of his 99th birthday (May 27), and the latter accused him of being a "accomplice of Russia."
CNN reported on the 28th that earlier this week, Kissinger publicly called on Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement as soon as possible at the Davos Forum to prevent the current situation from turning into a "global war caused by NATO and Russia." However, in his speech, Kissinger said that "restores the dividing line to its original state", which was interpreted as Kissinger's proposal that Ukraine should recognize Crimea's entry into Russia, that is, "Ukraine should ced its territory in exchange for a peace agreement", which was strongly criticized by Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said in his speech on the 25th that "Ukraine will fight until it regains all territory." Podolak, adviser to the Ukrainian Presidential Office, satirized Kissinger's attitude on the 24th. Latvia Foreign Minister Edgas Linkvichs even compared Kissinger to British Prime Minister Chamberlain during World War II . However, Russian Satellite News Agency said that Russian Ambassador to the United States Antonov issued a statement congratulating Kissinger on his 99th birthday and praised his outstanding strategic vision. The statement said, "You are a real giant among diplomats and politicians around the world. The rich experience you have as a theorist and practitioner in the field of diplomacy is incomparable, and your views are unique, thought-provoking and innovative."
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48DA1J2Fvlc
Zelensky: The enemy should realize that the Ukrainians will defend their land until the end
May 29, Ukrinform reported that Russian "invaders" should have long realized that the Ukrainians will defend their land until the end.
Ukrainian President Zelensky issued a relevant statement on Facebook reported by Ukrinform reporters.
"In this war, the occupiers tried to squeeze at least some of the results for themselves. However, they should have realized long ago that we will defend our land until the end. They have no chance. We will fight and win absolutely," Zelensky wrote.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3495116-enemy-should-realize-that-ukrainians-will-defend-their-land-to-the-last-president-zelensky.html
The war caused 35% of Ukraine's economy to stagnate
May 29, Ukrinform reported that due to the war, as of today, about 35% of Ukraine's economy has been closed. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said he had a conversation with BBC News, reported by Ukrinform.
" According to various estimates from many experts, we have lost 30% to 50% of the economy today. The forecast for the decline in GDP is also 30-50%. Today, nearly 35% of our economy does not work. Therefore, the budget is estimated to be 50-70% of the peacetime level.Meanwhile, social, humanitarian needs and mine demining costs have increased dramatically," Shmyhal said.
According to the Ukrainian Prime Minister, all of which creates a budget deficit of $5 billion a month. "It's a lot of money, of course, we ask our partners to support us, and we do get such support." We work closely with International Monetary Fund , International Bank, the United States and EU . The UK is very supportive of us," said Shmyhal.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3495164-war-brings-to-halt-some-35-of-ukraines-economy-pm.html
Ukrainian officials said "the enemy continues to attack" North Donetsk
May 29, CNN reported that the head of military management in Luhansk said on Sunday that North Donetsk in eastern Ukraine Fighting continues in the Kerber region, where the situation is "more difficult" and "the enemy continues to attack."
In a statement, the person in charge said 60 houses in the area were destroyed and two were found dead in rubble.
He said one of the victims was a girl, and on Saturday, Russian shells hit a high-rise building in Lysychansk, and the strike caused four more injuries. A cinema and 22 houses were also damaged in an air strike.
In addition, in an update on Sunday, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces said Russia "had conducted an assault operation in the northern Donetsk city area" and the "fight remains Continue”.
Ukrainian military statement said that in Sloviyansk, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) westward, Russia carried out "intensive reconnaissance" of cities and suburbs, carried out air strikes on the Dovhenke area, and shelled civil infrastructure in nearby Bohorodychne and Sviatohirsk.
https://edition.cnn.com/europe/live-news/russia-ukraine-war-news-05-29-22/index.html
Ukrainian soldiers are eliminating Russian military equipment and personnel in Khlsong and Nikolayev prefecture
On May 29, Ukrinform reported that the Ukrainian army of the 28th Independent Mechanized Brigade was destroying Russian military equipment and personnel in Khlsong and Nikolayev prefectures.
Ukrainian Armed Forces General Staff issued a relevant statement on Facebook, Ukrinform reporter reported.
"Architecture battle continues, and Ukrainian defenders are chasing and burning enemy military equipment in plantations in Khlsong and Nikolayev prefectures. The tragic ‘Conqueror’ and ‘Murderers’ (Russian Army), wait a minute, we are very close to you! "The report states.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3494909-russian-occupiers-destroyed-with-ukrainian-artillery-in-southern-ukraine.html
Ukrainian fighter jets shot down two enemy targets in the Koh Samui area
According to Ukrinform, on the evening of May 29, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down two enemy air targets over the Koh Samui area.
Dmytro, Director of the Military Bureau of the Koh Samui area. Zhyvytskyi said this on Telegram.
"Our fighter hit two targets in the Romney region," said Zhyvytsky.
He added that the enemy drone may have been shot down.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3495256-ukrainian-fighter-jets-shoot-down-two-e nemy-targets-over-sumy-region.html
Ukrainian armed forces wiped out 39 Russian soldiers on Sunday and destroyed an armored personnel carrier and an ammunition depot
According to Ukrinform, the Ukrainian Eastern Operations and Tactics Group reported this on Facebook.
" Ukrainian defenders continued to deter the 'aggressors' within the area of responsibility for the Eastern Operations and Tactics Group. Today, on May 29, our artillery opened fire on the Russian army and equipment. One of their ammunition depots was also destroyed," the statement read.
reportedly lost 39 people, an infantry fighting vehicle, an armored personnel carrier, five armored fighting vehicles, two artillery systems, three turrets, an tanker and three drones.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3495265-ukraines-armed-forces-destroy-39-russian-troops-ammunition-depot-in-east.html
Ukrainian soldiers repelled 14 enemy attacks in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions
According to Ukrinform, the news service of the Joint Force Task Force said this on Facebook.
It is reported that throughout the defense line, the enemy uses fighter jets, multi-barrel rocket launchers , large caliber artillery, tank , various systems mortar , launching missiles and bomb strikes on civil infrastructure and residential areas.
Russian troops opened fire on 46 settlements in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, destroying and destroying 62 civilian facilities.
Due to these shelling attacks, at least three civilians in the Pokrovsk and Bakhmut areas in the Donetsk region were killed and two others were injured.
"The Ukrainian defenders from the Joint Force Task Force repelled 14 enemy attacks today," the statement read.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-atto/3495289-ukrainian-forces-repel-14-enemy-attacks-destroy-11-armored-vehicles-in-jfo-area.htmlhtml
- United States html
Russian experts say that the U.S. announced the details of weapons aid to Ukraine, which are calculated.
Today, Russian TV website reported on May 28 that the Ukrainian Pentagon said that the Ukrainian armed forces are using 85 M777 howitzers provided by the U.S. to it, and also obtained 9 m-17 helicopters provided by the U.S. and most of the previously promised "switchblade" drones.
report quoted Russian expert Yuri Knutov's view that Pentagon hopes to show that by publishing the details of the delivery of US weapons to Ukraine, Kiev is obtaining such weapons in large quantities after constantly asking the US to provide heavy weapons. At the same time, the United States is trying to highlight its main role in delivering weapons to the Ukrainian authorities, because "there has been division within the West on how to deal with the Ukrainian issue in the future."
Knutov pointed out: "Some countries are cautiously supporting dialogue with Russia. However, the Biden administration and its supporters in the EU still intend to fight to the last Ukrainian, who hopes to weaken Russia."
reported that the US Pentagon stressed that more and more military aid is transported to Ukraine every day, "from armored transport vehicles, military rations to drugs, anti-artillery radar and many other supplies." It is reported that Washington may announce a new batch of weapons to Ukraine, including multiple rocket launchers, next week.
also quoted Alexei Podbelyzkin, director of the Center for Military Political Studies at the Moscow Institute of International Relations, as saying that Pentagon officials detailed the transfer of weapons to Ukraine, but did not explain how many of the weapons handed over had been destroyed by the Russian army.
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220529/2480948.shtml
U.S. German and French warships arrived at Helsinki Pier in Finland
According to the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation on May 29 local time, four warships from the United States, Germany and France have arrived at Helsinki Pier in Finland, among which the United States and German warships participated in the exercises in the Baltic Sea.
Finnish naval officer told the media that Finland has applied to join NATO and that the visit of the three countries' warships is to express support for Finland. In addition, the Finnish Ministry of Defense said on the 28th that Finland plans to increase the number of international military exercises.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48CxAQpn9a8
Trump is worried that the Ukrainian conflict may lead to the third world war and calls for negotiations
Russian Satellite News Agency Moscow, May 29, former U.S. President Trump expressed concern that due to the current speech and actions of all parties, the Ukrainian conflict could lead to the complete destruction of the country, the deaths of millions of people and the Third World War. He believes that all efforts should be put into negotiations now.
Since Russia began taking special military actions in Ukraine, the United States and Western countries have provided military assistance to Ukraine and have imposed multiple sets of sanctions on Russia. In May, U.S. President Biden signed a law to provide Ukraine with $40 billion in military, economic and humanitarian aid.Russian Security Conference Vice Chairman Medvedev earlier said Russia's existing weapons "cooled the ambitions of those who are ready to launch World War III with their own and others' hands, and we will not allow this to happen."
Trump believes that Ukraine is now being "destroyed" because of the "stupidity of our words and deeds".
Speaking at a rally in Wyoming, he said:
"You will end with millions of lives (lost), you may even end with World War III. By the way, because of the stupidity of our words and deeds, you may end with provoking World War III."
Trump added: "It's terrible, you won't have any winners, they should go back to the (negotiation) table." He pointed out that the alternative would be "You will end with nothing there."
https://sput niknews.cn/20220529/1041641561.html
(IV) EU
- Poland
Foreign media: Poland has become the second largest weapon supplier to Ukraine
According to TASS on the 29th, Polish Radio quoted sources as saying that Ukraine has received 18 155mm "Krab" self-propelled howitzers provided by Poland.
reported that Poland is currently the second largest arms supplier to Ukraine after the United States. Previously, Poland has provided Ukraine with a large number of T-72 tanks, 2S1 "Go dzik" self-propelled howitzers, "Lightning" portable air defense missiles, air-to-air missiles for MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets, Poland-made drones, a large number of ammunition, etc.
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220530/2480966.shtml
- German
German Vice Premier: Germany cannot meet all Ukraine's wishes
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency on the 28th, Germany's Vice Premier and Minister of Economic and Climate Protection Robert Habek said in an interview with the media that Germany cannot meet every requirement of Ukraine.
Habek said that Germany will provide weapons to Ukraine in the near future. But Germany "cannot satisfy all Ukraine's wishes. He believes that the "tension" of relations between the two countries is related to this.
It is reported that Ukrainian ambassador to Germany Andrei Melnik recently criticized Germany for not being determined on the issue of arms supply to Ukraine.
http://m.cankaoxiaoxi.com/world/20220529/2480903.shtml
Germany will provide Ukraine with 1 billion euros of financial assistance
on May 29th local time, the German ambassador to Ukraine met with the Ukrainian Finance Minister and said that Germany would provide Ukraine with 1 billion euros of financial assistance.
https://world.h uanqiu.com/article/48DKpaRW41O
- Turkey
Erdogan said that Turkey's negotiations with Sweden and Finland did not meet expectations and would speak to the leaders of Russia and Ukraine respectively
According to Turkey's semi-official news agency Anadolu News Agency on the 29th local time, the Turkish President said on the 28th that the consultations between Turkey and Finland and Swedish delegations about the two countries' joining NATO "has not reached the expected level."
Erdogan said that Sweden and Finland have expectations for the talks, but the two countries have not taken necessary measures to address Turkey's demands. "Terrorists are still walking around the streets of Stockholm, and the Swedish police are protecting them. ”
Erdogan said that Russia does not welcome any Scandinavian countries to join NATO, and Turkey hopes that the Russian-Ukrainian war will end as soon as possible. Erdogan revealed that he will have telephone conversations with the Russian President and the Ukrainian President on the 30th. Turkey will continue to encourage the two sides to resolve relevant issues through dialogue and diplomatic channels.
Sweden and Finland officially applied to join NATO on the 18th of this month, which was opposed by NATO member Turkey. Erdogan accused the two countries of supporting the terrorist organization "People's Party", Syrian Kurdish armed "People's Protection Force" and the "Gulen Movement", and said that Turkey will not allow countries that impose sanctions on Turkey to join NATO. According to the regulations, NATO must "unanimously agree" with 30 member states.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48CxXFpOeGv
Turkish Ministry of Defense: The largest joint military exercise in the Aegean region will be held
0On May 29th local time, the Turkish Ministry of Defense issued a statement saying that the Turkish armed forces are preparing for the "EFES-2022" joint military exercise. This will be the largest joint military exercise in the Aegean region. There will be 37 countries and a total of more than 10,000 people participating in the military exercise.
statement said that the Turkish armed forces will conduct landing military exercises with troops from Italy, Azerbaijan and other countries. Warships from Italy, Pakistan, Albania, Kazakhstan and other countries will also participate. During the exercise, helicopters, howitzers, armored vehicles, etc. of the US armed forces will also participate in the deployment.
statement revealed that the military exercise will carry out amphibious operations supported by artillery fire, with ground fire support vehicles, fighter jets and military helicopters to strike targets.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48Czdzkz7t2
- EU
Sources: The EU continues to consider a new batch of sanctions against Russia
Russian Satellite News Agency, Brussels, May 30, senior European officials told reporters in Brussels that the EU is currently continuing to consider a new batch of all possible sanctions against Russia, including the oil embargo.
Sources said: "There are other things in the sixth batch. We are talking about oil because it is the most sensitive, but we have to discuss other details. We are moving much faster on other issues with less consultation, but all measures are currently being considered within a unified batch."
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, Borrelli, had previously said that the sixth round of sanctions against Russia would include removing new banks from SWIFT, new sanctions on "fake news", and restricting imports of oil.
EU countries have initiated five rounds of sanctions on Russia due to the situation in Ukraine. The EU plans to discuss the feasibility of abandoning Russian oil within the framework of the sixth round of sanctions. Some EU countries such as Hungary oppose this, fearing that the measure will have a negative impact on their own economies.
https://sputniknews.cn/20220530/1041648657.html
Sources: EU member state leaders will discuss the feasibility of confiscating Russia's frozen assets during the summit
Russian Satellite News Agency Brussels High-level EU sources told the media in Brussels that EU member states leaders will discuss the feasibility of confiscating Russia's frozen assets under the framework of sanctions at the Brussels summit held from May 30 to 31.
Sources said: "We hope this issue can be included in the agenda."
Western countries imposed severe sanctions on Russia, including freezing foreign exchange reserves, against the backdrop of Ukraine's special operations. Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov previously estimated that about half of Russia's gold foreign exchange reserves may be frozen. Some countries have also decided to freeze the assets and real estate of Russian businessmen within the framework of sanctions policy.
https://sputniknews.cn/20220530/1041648325.html
- Other countries
- Serbia
News! Kremlin: Putin talked with Vucic and agreed that Russia will continue to supply gas to Serbia continuously
Comprehensive the latest reports of Russian News Agency and "Russia Today" (RT), the Kremlin issued a statement on May 29 saying that Russian President Putin had a phone call with Serbian President Vucic on the same day to discuss the situation in Ukraine, etc. The statement said the leaders of both countries agreed that Russia will continue to supply natural gas to Serbia uninterruptedly.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48CuO2eDs21
Vucic talks with Putin: Serbia gets the best natural gas price in the whole of Europe
0On the morning of May 29th local time, Serbian President Vucic held a telephone talk with Russian President Putin. Vucic then said that the two sides talked about multiple topics, and the most important thing was to reach a new three-year natural gas agreement.
Vucic said, "We will have a safe winter." He explained to Putin that Serbia needs more natural gas due to industrial development needs.Vucic added that after talking to Putin, he wrote a letter to the head of the Gazprom to discuss the new gas quantity the next day. Vucic stressed that Serbia received the best natural gas prices in the whole of Europe.
https://world.huanqiu.com/article/48CxxtVFsqs
- Japanese
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe: Zelensky's position on NATO and Donbas triggered a conflict in Ukraine
Russian News Agency, on May 29, former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in an exclusive interview with the Economist that Ukrainian leader Zelensky's position on joining NATO and his refusal to resolve the Donbas conflict led to Russia launching a special operation in the former Soviet republic.
Shizo Abe said: "If Ukrainian President Zelensky can be forced to promise that his country will not join NATO or be forced to give high autonomy to the two enclaves in the east, it is very likely to avoid a series of subsequent combat operations."
The politician pointed out that US President Joe Biden can exert influence on the president of the former Soviet Republic. Abe concluded: "But Zelensky will certainly refuse."
https://sputniknews.cn/20220529/104164 4795.html
- International Organizations and Religions
- NATO
Deputy Secretary-General of NATO: NATO has the right to establish positions on the eastern wing
Russian Satellite News Agency Moscow, May 30, NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircha Jevana said that Russia's special military operations in Ukraine allow NATO to establish strong positions on the eastern wing without restrictions.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov had previously stated that the West has not shown a willingness to provide Russia with long-term security guarantees with legal effect. In particular, NATO abandoned continuing to expand eastward, including retrieving the decision made by the Bucharest Summit of NATO member states in 2008 to allow Ukraine and Georgia to join NATO.
Lavrov said that NATO must regain military strength, including assault weapons and military infrastructure, and return to the state when Russia and NATO concluded basic documents in 1997.
Jevana told AFP: "(In accordance with the Russian-NATO basic document,) Russia has decided to assume the obligation not to attack neighboring countries. They did not do so; they also have the obligation to conduct regular consultations with NATO, but they did not do so. Therefore, I feel that Russia's actions have caused the basic document to be essentially invalid."
Jevana added: "We have no restrictions now, and we can establish a solid position in the eastern wing to ensure that every inch of NATO territory is protected by Article 5 of the (NATO Charter) and the allies."
"The Basic Document on NATO Relations, Cooperation and Security" stipulates the obligations, mutual relations between the two sides in their main areas.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg previously said that NATO will discuss a new strategy in Madrid in June and will not regard Russia as a strategic partner.
https://sputniknews.cn/20220530/1041649249.html
Given the current situation on the battlefield, Ukraine-NATO cooperation must strengthen
May 29, Ukrinform reported that Ukraine's first deputy minister of the economy Denys Kudin said that Ukraine needs closer cooperation with NATO and hopes to expand the existing support mechanism. He stressed in a speech at a meeting of the Economic and Security Committee of the NATO Parliamentary General Assembly.
“Ukraine thanks NATO for expanding its existing cooperation mechanism, first within the framework of a comprehensive assistance package. It includes non-lethal international technical assistance, services and staff training. We particularly appreciate the contribution of the Alliance to treat severely injured Ukrainian soldiers abroad. However, the situation ahead and behind requires closer cooperation between Ukraine and NATO,” Kuding said. He recalled that Ukraine not only protected itself, but also protected the entire Europe from Russia's "invasion".
"We are carrying an incredible burden of human casualties and destruction. Therefore, we hope that the alliance will unite and strengthen all possible support mechanisms," said the first deputy minister of the NATO Department of Economic Affairs.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3495156-ukrainenato-cooperation-must-strengthen-given-current-situation-on-battlefield-in-rear-economy-ministry.html
2. International think tanks and media observations
(I) Think tank
- Kato Foundation
Do we really know who won in Ukraine?
Who is winning the Russian-Ukrainian War?
Ukraine is defeating Russia. As long as the West has a little more aid, Ukraine will defeat Russia. As aid increases and continues, Ukraine will defeat Russia. Ukraine and Russia are in a potentially prolonged stalemate. Ukraine is making concessions as Russia is slowly achieving its target in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine is losing, and Russia will eventually conquer the entire country.
answer depends on who you listen to.
However, the answer is important. Western preferences—Kiev defeated Moscow, or even humiliated Moscow—may be an assessment of the state of the war, distorting expectations for the future.
We underestimate the Ukrainians and overestimate the Russians, but now we seem to do the opposite.
The Russian attack was unreasonable and criminal, causing unnecessary death and destruction in Ukraine, and sacrificing the lives of Russians for no reason. The Americans and Europeans share the responsibility for this, and they spent decades ignoring and dismissing Moscow’s security appeal, a decision that proved foolish, even reckless. However, this does not serve as an excuse for Putin to kill and "invade". The Ukrainians were not his only victims either. Vladimir Putin's decision has triggered shock waves in various countries and continents.
The biggest risk facing the United States and European countries is the expansion of war. While Russia will lose any conventional competition with NATO, nuclear weapons could become a terrible balance tool. For this reason, the Allies initially took caution in their support for Kiev. President Joe Biden made it clear that no American personnel would fight. NATO member states are reluctant to send highly visible or destructive weapons, such as fighter jets.
However, Ukraine's early success, the Kremlin propaganda could not be concealed, increasing Kiev's demand for aid and the West's expectations for aid. American analysts estimate that the losses of Russian personnel and materials are very luxurious. Ukraine and its supporters increasingly imagine the possibility of victory.
Allied aid supplies grew rapidly, and the U.S. Congress recently approved another $40 billion in aid. The assessment of the battle continued to provide a brilliant highlight for Ukraine's success, with few mentions of any casualties. Passionate U.S. officials talk about killing Russian generals, sinking Russian ships, and weakening Russian state.
This is undoubtedly what most Americans and Europeans hope for. (The global South, including Latin America, Africa and much of Asia, refused to join the Western anti-Moscow ranks. The rush to demonize Russians, including singers, conductors and athletes, had the effect of shutting down various sources of information. The tech giants suppressed not only Russian propagandists, but also Russian advocates. Even among mainstream sources, the process of conflict is rarely objectively discussed. Ukrainian views dominate, think tanks act as public relations companies, and main journalists act as Ukrainians. Public relations staff.
The attraction of supporting Ukraine is obvious: it is the victim of barbaric "aggression". But distorting reality is not good for the country. Suspicious statements of success may swell expectations and lead to future failures.
Ukrainian people are most concerned that the prospect of peace in the region seems to be increasingly slim. For example, Andriy, director of the General Office of the Ukrainian President Yermak declared: “The war must end with the complete restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty,” including the areas occupied in 2014, most notably Crimea and most of Donbass.In fact, Mykhailo Podolyak, the chief peace negotiator of Kiev, seems to have cancelled the negotiations altogether unless Moscow retreats first: "The troops must leave the country, and after that the peace process will be possible.
If Kiev is winning and may continue to win, then such a requirement may be reasonable. However, if this is not the case, then this position is at best a prescription for a deadlock, or even a prescription for failure. In fact, some mainstream voices warn that the victory parade in Kiev may be bad.
For example, German Brigadier General Erich Wade Vad) recently gave an assessment that was more pessimistic than the assessment that dominated the Western radio waves:
The Russians decided primarily when, where and what force to attack. The Russians advanced slowly in Donbas, with a pace of more than a few kilometers wide fronts, and they also made territorial progress. It happened here not as fast as in the initial operation in Kiev, as they positioned themselves more broadly. In addition to Mariupol, they controlled other urban centers of the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea coast. When people considered it, there was the option that President Zelensky talked about, namely, counterattacking the reconquering region. But military, this was far from reality. The Russians were so powerful in eastern Ukraine. They had both ground and air superiority - which should not be misjudged. For the counterattack, the Ukrainians had no supplies, and if they had supplies, they would not succeed. [By Karsten Riise Translation, with Change News and Revole Management Cooperation.
Ward refuted the claim that Western weapons guarantee Ukraine a breakthrough:
Ukraine’s logistics base is one thousand kilometers away, in Poland and Slovakia. These weapons must be transferred through Ukraine to thousands of kilometers east of Ukraine. These supply lines are of course subject to artillery fire from the Russians. Through their cruise missiles, short-range missiles, air forces, special forces and reconnaissance. In this way, a large part of these supplies The points are annihilated or captured on their way to eastern Ukraine. From a military action point of view, if Russia is too expensive, Ukraine has the chance to win at the end of a long conflict. That is, similar to Afghanistan in the West. Or the United States in Iraq. But (for Ukraine), the price will be very high. This will ultimately be a destruction of the country. In my opinion, this will never be a target in some way.
independent journalist Ernest Sips (Ernest) Sipes also expressed a similar contrary view:
Despite what the media is reporting, the Russian Federation's army was not composed of rampant orcs who raped, murdered and plundered. As we were told, they were not defeated in every match against the Ukrainian army. In addition, the Moscow army did not run out of fuel, equipment and supplies. The Russian army did not go a long way. What you read is typical propaganda, which seems to always appear in the wars in this area. I saw the exact same thing and equipment in the South Ossetia War in 2008, when I worked for Georgia Today newspaper, Russian "invasion" was happening.
He criticized the "invasion" and refuted Moscow's reasons. However, Sipes also cites Russian restraint: “If you accept that you have decided to accomplish only a relatively small set of specific goals outlined above, it’s easy to see that this is why Ukraine’s infrastructure has not been completely destroyed and Moscow is fully capable of doing so. Thomas Grahamarded, former Russian director of the National Security Council, also offers a more balanced view: “We underestimate the Ukrainians and exaggerate the strength of the Russians.” Now, I think we are doing the opposite. In assessing the conflict situation, he added, “Russia still has a lot of resources to invest in this conflict today.
There is no doubt that Kiev advocates will dismiss this claim. However, it is important to question the traditional wisdom of Russian doom. The movement to suppress different voices makes the more pessimistic analysis credible.
Ukrainian leaders must build their policies on reality. Obviously, the best outcome for Ukraine will be successful defense against "invasions" and counterattacks to regain lost territory. However, it can be disastrous to continue the war based on false assumptions. The World Bank estimates that Ukraine's economy will drop by nearly half this year. Nearly 13 million people (a third of the country's population) are displaced. More than five million of them are overseas refugees. The number of casualties in Ukraine is certainly around thousands, although estimates vary widely. It wouldn't be surprising if this number is much higher than what Kiev claims to have. Destruction is common and is especially terrifying in some cities.
Western policy makers should also act on facts rather than fantasy. Devoting funds and weapons into Ukraine's protracted conflict is dangerous and costly. Using Ukraine to engage in a proxy war against Moscow could be subject to retaliation from Russia, especially when the support of allies is deadly and openly, even conspicuous. In addition, the expanded war will highlight Russia's military vulnerability, which will increase the pressure on Moscow to use nuclear weapons to prevent failure. The United States and the Soviet Union survived the entire Cold War without a regular conflict, as both countries possessed nuclear weapons. The Cuban missile crisis is an experience of nearly mass death and should never be repeated.
The famous "fog of war" may be inevitable. However, when publicity replaces news, chaos gets worse. As media and tech giants and government officials work on the cause of Ukraine, it becomes even more difficult to understand what really happened in the Russian-Ukrainian war.
When formulating policies, Washington should be based on facts, even those that go beyond the comfort assumption. The same is true for Kiev, whose foreign minister acknowledged that success on the battlefield led the government to strengthen its goal: "The picture of victory is a growing concept. However, Ukraine's victory is uncertain. This may not be possible. It is even impossible. Given this uncertainty, the United States should push for negotiations to support the peace of Kiev, and exempt sanctions from Moscow if Moscow does the same. The people of Ukraine and Russia, as well as many outside the country, are desperate for the end of the war.
https://www.cato.org/commentary/do-we-really-know-who-wi nning-ukraine
- Observer Research Foundation (ORF)
Lessons from Russia to India
Russia's "invasion" against Ukraine has had many impacts, but one area worth more attention is whether it has an impact that is sufficient to change our understanding of war. A closer look at the evidence shows that there is no significant change in the nature of war. However, there are some key points that have an impact on the Indian military, which has used a large number of weapons systems derived from Russia.
Three Claims
Supporters made at least three claims, that the conflict predicted a shift in the war. The first is that combat tanks are outdated because anti-tank missiles such as American-made javelins or advanced anti-tank weapon systems are efficient in destroying Russian T-90s. But the tank withstands past obituaries. Immediately after witnessing the emergence of the main battle tank, there was a voice immediately after witnessing the emergence of World War I, especially in the UK, declared the tank dead because it could not break through Germany’s defense. This conclusion proved misleading, as the Germans saw the huge advantages of the tank and used it for devastating effects in the form of blitz in World War II. Fundamentally, on a tactical level, to make tanks work, it is necessary to use infantry to closely support armored operations. As in the past, this is still not the case in Russia's strategy, which explains why the Russians suffered such heavy tank losses. As an independent capability, tanks offer advantages in the form of three elements—firepower, mobility and protection. No weapon platform for ground combat can be used as a reliable alternative.
The second statement is that emerging technologies such as networks and digital technologies, artificial intelligence, remote control systems such as unmanned aerial vehicles, and aerospace capabilities have made traditional platforms such as fighters, warships and artillery obsolete.Emerging technologies cannot replace traditional platforms; at best they can improve their performance. Legacy systems are essential to issuing ordinances if precise firepower is to be provided against enemy targets. Emerging technologies can enable better command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, help optimize situational awareness, shorten the decision time of commanders from detecting threats to responding to threats, and enhance sensor-to-shooter capabilities. The devastating losses of Russian ground forces suffered from drone and anti-tank attacks in battalion tactical brigades, mainly armored and artillery units, as well as a small number of infantry, which seemed to convince supporters that the nature of the war had changed. Infantry plays a key role in providing protection to any advancing tank column and retaliating when threatened. This does not herald the change in the war, it is just a bad tactic.
As a separate capability, tanks provide advantages in the form of three elements—firepower, mobility and protection. No weapon platform for ground combat can be used as a reliable alternative.
Finally, the Russians failed to effectively use their air power and screwed up the "invasion" from the beginning. This convinces supporters that air power is not important. In fact, suppressing enemy air defense systems should be the primary requirement of any "invading" troops. Russia's failure to eliminate Ukraine's air defense system remains a clear weakness. The active Ukrainian air defense system forced the Russians to modify their military targets and limit their military operations to Donbas and the Black Sea coast.
Russia's "invasion" left behind long communication lines and military columns that could not be recharged and reinforced. This put them in a deadly blockade by Ukrainian troops. One reason is that Russian soldiers are depressed, including a large number of conscripts and poor command. Military effectiveness is a key function of force morale and command capabilities. These two important variables have little to do with technology or logistics.
Key points
India’s key gains from Russia’s unremarkable military performance is that it makes more investments in sensors, electronic warfare, larger digitalization, satellite communications and unmanned systems, not only for reconnaissance and surveillance, but also for attack missions. This does not require giving up traditional platforms, but makes them more lethal and effective. India also needs stronger missile power to enhance its offensive capabilities. Indian armed forces need to be proficient in joint weapons operations. No amount of advanced technology can replace or make up for low morale and training, weak command, poor tactics and strategies.
https://www.orfonline.org/research/lessons-from-russia-for-india/
- media
- AFP
- AFP
Russian "invasion" Ukraine accelerates the division between the East and West Europe EUFR Axis is unprecedentedly tested
As the Ukrainian military and civilians resist the full "invasion" of Russia for nearly a hundred days, French President Macron and German Chancellor Schultz held another telephone talks with Russian President Putin on Saturday. During this period, the French and German leaders made requests to Putin that he should meet directly with Ukrainian President Zelensky. Meanwhile, Putin warned Macron and Schultz not to provide heavy weapons to Ukraine. Obviously, the two sides did not achieve substantial results through this 80-minute telephone conversation. The successive interactions between French and German leaders and Putin, a "war criminal", also contrasted with the firm support shown by leaders of Britain and Poland for Kiev.
Regarding the content of the talks on the day, the statement from the French Presidential Palace and the German Chancellor's Office introduced: "At their initiative, President Macron of the Republic and the German Federal Prime Minister Schultz had a phone call with President Putin on Saturday morning. President Macron of the Republic, Prime Minister Schultz, once again insisted that any solution to the war must be negotiated between Moscow and Kiev, respecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They once again demanded a ceasefire and called on him to accept direct exchanges with Ukrainian President Zelensky as soon as possible. The President of the Republic and the German Chancellor called for the release of about 2,500 defenders of the Azov Steel Plant who were used as prisoners of war by Russian troops."
France and Germany's statement added: "President Macron and Prime Minister Schultz also insisted on President Putin the urgency of lifting the Odessa blockade in order to allow Ukrainian food to be exported through the Black Sea and avoid the world food crisis. They noted the Russian president's commitment to allow ships to enter the port for food exports if mines are first performed, without Russia's military operations. With this in mind, they called for a swift continued work that began with the United Nations. The President of the Republic and Prime Minister Schultz will maintain close ties on this issue. ”
also said on the telephone talks, the Kremlin statement said: “To implement previous contacts in this way, the leaders of both sides exchanged views on the latest developments in Ukraine. The Russian President gave detailed information on the latest events in the ongoing special military operations to other parties, noting that the Russian armed forces are strictly abiding by international humanitarian law norms and talking about the system work being carried out to establish a peaceful life in Mariupol and other liberated cities in Donbas. "
The Russian statement declared: "The progress of the negotiations has received special attention. The negotiations have been stagnant due to Kiev's fault. Vladimir Putin reiterated that Russia is open to the resumption of dialogue. The Russian president criticized the dangerous practice of continuing to inject Western weapons into Ukraine, cautioning against the risks of further destabilization of the country and worsening of the humanitarian crisis. "
The Russian statement added: "Both sides have reviewed global food security issues in detail. Putin explained the real reason for the instability of food supply, saying the food supply disruption was due to the wrong economic and financial policies of Western countries, as well as their anti-Russian sanctions. He used evidence and specific data to confirm his statement. Russia, on the other hand, is ready to help find unhindered options for food exports, including exports from Ukraine from Black Sea ports. Increasing the supply of Russian fertilizers and agricultural products will also help ease tensions in the global food market, but this certainly requires lifting relevant sanctions. The leaders of both sides agreed to continue their contact. ”
It is worth mentioning that on the day Macron and Schultz talked with Putin, as the first Western power leader to visit Kiev after Russia's "invasion", British Prime Minister Johnson once again held a telephone conversation with Zelensky. According to the British Prime Minister's Office, "(Johnson) Prime Minister spoke with Ukrainian President Zelensky this morning. The two leaders discussed the latest developments in Donbas and the eastern Ukraine. The Prime Minister said the UK will continue to support the heroic Ukrainian armed forces in their efforts to defend the homeland and resist barbaric attacks, including helping to provide the equipment they need. "
The British side stated: "The two leaders talked about Putin's blockade of Odessa, Ukraine's largest shipping port. British Prime Minister outlined President Zelensky's ongoing intense work with international partners to find ways to restore Ukraine's food exports and avoid the global food crisis. He said the UK will work with G7 partners to promote emergency progress. Leaders agreed on the next move and the need for Russia to relax its blockade and allow safe waterways. The Prime Minister spoke about the importance of the international community continuing to work and act together to make Ukraine successful and Putin failed. He also stressed that it is a responsibility for States to support Ukraine, both now and in the long run, so that it will never be attacked again. The two leaders agreed to continue to maintain close contact. ”
Earlier, British Foreign Secretary Tras stressed to the media on Friday when he visited the Czech capital Prague, "We need to ensure that Ukraine wins, Russia withdraws, and we will never see this type of Russian "aggression" again. "In her speech, she pointed out: "I saw the power of public opinion in adversity from the public in the Czech Republic and the anger at Putin's horrific war in Ukraine. This largely reflects the public opinion we see in the UK and is absolutely shocked by what Putin has done in Ukraine. In the Czech Republic, we see the rebirth of democracy and freedom in the 1990s. And I know that this is the spirit that (Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky) and the Czech government represent now."
Tras said: "The Czech Republic knows better than any other government and any other country the danger of appeasement and compromise in the face of "aggression". That's why we have agreed that we need to continue to impose sanctions through the G7 and the EU. And we need to make sure that the brave Ukrainian people have the weapons they need to protect themselves. The United Kingdom was the first European country to deliver weapons to Ukraine, and the Czech Republic was the first to deliver tanks to Ukraine. Together, we train Ukrainian fighters through the British Military Advisor Training Team, and in the Czech Republic we also discussed the importance of rebuilding Ukraine and had a Marshall Plan supported by the Free World to rebuild this important country. "
Tras said: "We all agree that NATO needs to step up efforts. We need to do more to protect the marginal areas of Europe, including Moldova and the Balkans, which I visited earlier this week. We also need to strengthen the East Wing, and we need to ensure that Finland and Sweden can join NATO as soon as possible. We need to do more in cyber warfare to protect ourselves from hybrid threats. We must be prepared to support Ukraine in the long term, as we are committed to protecting freedom and democracy. Now is not the time to be complacent. There should be no talk of ceasefire or appeasement of Putin. We need to ensure Ukraine wins, Russia withdraws, and we will never see this type of "aggression" in the future. ”
https://www.rfi.fr/cn/20220529
