British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has urged world leaders to ensure a “lasting peace” for Ukraine by adopting a new NATO charter to help the country “steady” in the face of a future declaration of war to defend Russia
Sunak (UK): “Response to aggression was insufficient”
“The international community’s response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has not been strong enough.” That’s what British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
“We need a new treaty to be signed at the next NATO summit in Vilnius to protect Ukraine from future aggression.”
G7: «Committed to maintaining and tightening sanctions against Russia»
G7 members “remain committed to maintaining and escalating sanctions against Russia to limit its war effort and against those states that provide material support to Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine.”
This is what it says in the final communiqué of the meeting of the foreign ministers of the group, which is meeting under the Japanese presidency in Munich on the fringes of the work of the security conference. G7 members expect that “third countries do not circumvent and weaken these measures and urge third parties to stop aiding the Russian military and its related forces” or face a heavy price.
Stoltenberg: «When the war ends, break the cycle of Russian invasions»
Once the war in Ukraine ends, NATO must ensure that an invasion like that of Moscow on February 24, 2022, but also in 2014 against Crimea and Donbass and 2008 against Georgia, is not repeated; This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Munich Security Conference.
“We cannot let Russia get away with this. We must break Russia’s cycle of aggression against European countries,” he added.
Harris (USA): “Russia has committed crimes against humanity”
According to the United States, Russia is “responsible for crimes against humanity” in its war against Ukraine. This was stated by the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, during her speech at the Munich Security Conference.
G7: «Determined to support Kiev in its right to self-defense»
G7 members reiterate “their determination to continue to support Ukraine in exercising its right to defend itself against an invasion of Russia, including through the provision of military and defense assistance.”
This can be read in the final declaration of the meeting of G7 foreign ministers, which was celebrated under the presidency of the head of Japanese diplomacy, Hayashi Yoshimasa, on the fringes of the work of the Munich Security Conference.
“The ministers highlight the concerted efforts of G7+ partners to provide energy assistance aimed at mitigating the impact of Russia’s brutal attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure” in the country.
G7: Russia withdraws from Zaporizhia, support for IAEA
“Russia’s irresponsible nuclear rhetoric is unacceptable and any use of chemical, biological or nuclear weapons or related materials would have serious consequences.”
This was supported by the G7 in the post-Munich ministerial statement, which “condemned Russia’s seizure and militarization of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian forces and personnel,” and reiterated “its full support for the effort.” the IAEA to address concerns about nuclear safety in Ukraine”.
Tajani sees Kuleba: Italy’s position for Kiev has never changed
“I met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Munich on the sidelines of the G7 meeting. The position of the Italian government on the defense of Ukraine and a just peace has never changed». Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani wrote it on Twitter and posted photos of the face-to-face meeting with his Ukrainian colleague.
Wang Yi: «A prompt peace initiative from China»
China has announced a peace initiative to end Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. “We will present a proposal with the Chinese position on the political solution to the Ukraine crisis,” said the head of the Bureau of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi, during his speech at the Munich Security Conference. .
Wang has called for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine through dialogue and consultations. Problems between countries should not be solved by unilateral pressure or sanctions, he explained, “because that leads to endless difficulties”. “Peace should have a chance,” he added.
Stoltenberg: No signal from Putin for peace plans
«Putin is not planning peace, but new offensives. There are no signs that he has changed his goals and he has contacts with other authoritarian regimes such as Iran and North Korea.” This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Stoltenberg: «Risk is not escalation, but victory for Russia»
“There is concern that our efforts to defend Ukraine could lead to a risk of escalation. There are no risk-free options. But the only danger here is the victory of Russia and Putin. That would make the world more vulnerable.”
This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Stoltenberg: «More support for Kiev, Putin is not planning peace»
«We must maintain and increase support for Ukraine. Putin is not planning peace, but new offensives. And there is no sign that he has changed his ambitions. Look for contacts with other authoritarian regimes such as Iran and North Korea. We have to give Ukraine what it needs to win,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltengberg said.
Wang Yi (China): “No one wins if there is a nuclear war”
“There must be no nuclear wars. When there is a nuclear war, nobody wins. A nuclear catastrophe must be prevented, so we must work against the use of chemical and biological weapons.”
This was stated by the head of the Bureau of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi, during his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Von der Leyen: «Double military support for Kiev»
Allies must “double” military support to Ukraine. That said EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Munich. “We have to double down and we have to continue the really massive support that is needed for these imperialist plans by Putin to fail completely,” von der Leyen said.
Von der Leyen: Only Ukraine should decide on negotiations
“It is up to Ukraine alone to decide how and when to sit at a negotiating table. For us, nothing works in Ukraine without Ukraine.” This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during her speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Wang Yi (China): “We are on the side of peace and dialogue with Ukraine”
“China remains on the side of peace and dialogue” in relation to the war in Ukraine. This was stated by the head of the Bureau of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China, Wang Yi, during his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Marin (Finland): “We are already investing 2% in defense and want to increase it”
“Finland has always invested heavily in defense because we border Russia. We are already at 2 percent of GDP and intend to ramp up investments to be ready,” Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin said in her speech at the Munich Security Conference.
Von der Leyen: “Putin must fail, Ukraine must win”
“We must insist that Russia’s imperialist goals fail and that Ukraine wins.” Ursula von der Leyen said so in Munich. “And we have to make sure that Ukraine can have standard ammunition.”
“It can’t be that we have to wait months and years to send howitzers.” “We can bring the European military industry together and try to understand what is needed.” “We have to do the same as we did in the pandemic. When we asked the pharmaceutical industry what they needed,” he concluded.
Russian missile at Khmelnytskyi, west of Kiev
Two rockets launched by Russia hit internal Ukrainian sites this morning: one of them reached Khmelnytskyi, some 280 kilometers west of Kiev, another was launched at the southern city of Mykolayiv, Gov. Vitaliy Kim told Telegram. Air raid alarms sounded across the country.
Stoltenberg: “Give Kiev what it takes to win”
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is convinced that it is necessary “to give Ukraine what it needs to win the war.” The endorsement is included in the speech he is due to deliver shortly at the Munich Security Conference, which AFP previewed.
“We must give Ukraine what it needs to win and assert itself as a sovereign and independent nation in Europe,” says Stoltenberg.
Meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in Munich
The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers is also taking place in Munich, where the security conference is taking place. Japan’s current presidency made it known. The foreign ministers of Japan, Germany, Italy, Canada, France, the United States and the United Kingdom will take part in the meeting, which will mainly deal with the war in Ukraine. Italy will be represented by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Lugansk governor: “More attacks, Russians are trying to break through our defenses”
«Attacks by Russian forces are increasing. Today it is difficult in all directions and there are constant attempts to breach our defenses. This was stated today by the governor of the eastern Ukrainian province of Luhansk, Serhiy Haidai, who reported on the fighting near the city of Kreminna in an interview with local broadcasters.
Kiev: Attacks on more than 20 settlements along the front in the last 24 hours
Ukraine has repelled direct attacks on more than 20 settlements along the front in the past few hours. The message was delivered by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Kiev and specified that between 6 yesterday and 6 this morning Russia launched 10 missiles, launched 29 airstrikes and launched 69 missiles and the threat remains “very high”.
Shelling focused on settlements around the town of Bakhmut, where Vladimir Putin hopes to break Ukrainian resistance and declare victory after months of attrition leading up to the Feb. 24 anniversary of the conflict. In addition to direct attacks on military targets, Russia has continued to attack civilian infrastructure and homes in recent hours, the Ukrainian General Staff said.
White House: Biden will send messages to Putin in his Warsaw speech
US President Joe Biden will use his speech in Poland next week to deliver a message to Vladimir Putin, clarifying that NATO will continue to support Ukraine’s war effort “for as long as necessary”.
Biden will leave Monday for a short trip to Warsaw, which comes on the eve of the first anniversary of the Russian invasion, will meet Polish President Andrzej Duda and members of the Bucharest Nine, will speak by phone with leaders of Britain, France and Italy, it said white house with.
The main public event during the visit will be the speech delivered by the Royal Castle in Warsaw, which will focus on “how the United States has mobilized the world to assist the Ukrainian people in defending their freedom and democracy,” he said Narrator John Kirby.
“President Biden will make it clear that the United States will continue to be with Ukraine … for as long as necessary.” “And I suspect you’ll hear him send messages to both Putin and the Russian people.” Kirby posed It is then clear that Biden does not intend to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during the trip or to travel to Ukraine.
Ukrainian media: «Explosions in Khmelnytskyi»
Several explosions were recorded in Khmelnytskyi in western Ukraine this morning. This is reported by Ukrinform. Serhii Gamalii, head of the Khmelnytskyi regional military administration, reported on Telegram. “There was an explosion in Khmelnytskyi,” Gamalii wrote. He then reported that explosions were repeatedly registered.
Gamalii urged citizens to stay in bomb shelters.
Return flight alert issued in different regions
Now, after a little over an hour, the air raid warning issued this morning in different regions of Ukraine has returned.
Ukraine: Air warning in Kiev and 10 other regions
An air alert was sounded in Kyiv and 10 other regions of Ukraine this morning and is still ongoing. The head of the President’s Office Andriy Yermak urged citizens to pay attention: “Do not ignore the alarm” spread on Telegram. Rocket launches from the Black Sea have also been confirmed.
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US places $1 billion munitions contract
The Pentagon announced that it has awarded a nearly $1 billion contract to increase production of 155mm artillery shells, used in bulk by Ukraine.
The order will be split between General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems and American Ordnance LLC, aiming to produce between 12,000 and 20,000 rounds of ammunition per month.
The announcement comes days after another $522 million contract was awarded to manufacture the same type of ammunition. According to the United States, Kiev’s armed forces fire between 4,000 and 7,000 rounds a day, more than allied Western arms manufacturers can produce to keep up.
Sunak (UK): «NATO amends treaty to guarantee Kiev»
Rishi Sunak has urged world leaders to secure a “lasting peace” for Ukraine by drafting a new NATO charter to help the country defend itself “again and again” in the face of a future Russian declaration of war .
Sunak, who received Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the UK last week, is expected to urge countries to “double our military support” and warn that “every nation’s security and sovereignty” is at stake.
US: Attempts by Russia to circumvent sanctions monitored
US Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo intends to warn Russia that the United States is monitoring its attempts to circumvent sanctions imposed after its invasion of Ukraine.
This was reported by CNN, which has seen a speech the deputy secretary will deliver at the Council on Foreign Relations next Tuesday. “We know that Russia is actively looking for ways to circumvent the measures and has tasked its secret services – the FSB and GRU – to find them,” the tax official said in a speech he gave a few days before the first anniversary of the war in Russia will hold Ukraine.
EU security conference Macron: “This is not the time for negotiations”
Proof of the unity of the European heads of state and government in Munich for the security conference with a focus on Ukraine. “We are the free world. We have to win against Goliath,” Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said via video link. “Whoever can send tanks to Ukraine should do it now,” said Chancellor Olaf Schoz, Macron said, “this is not the time for a dialogue with Putin”.
Present were NATO Secretary Stoltenberg and Chinese Communist Party chief of diplomacy Wang Yi, who met Minister Tajani yesterday. Britain proposes an amendment to the NATO Atlantic Treaty to protect Ukraine from future Russian aggression and guarantees Kiev “long-term” support.
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