2023-02-17 19:08:04
Lithuania: Ukraine defends our freedom and our values
“Today, the Ukrainian people are not only defending their country and their independence, but also our security and the values of freedom and democracy that unite us.” This is what Lithuanian Deputy Foreign Minister Mantas Adomėnas said today at the end of his two days in Ukraine. During the mission, Adomėnas met Deputy Secretaries of the Office of the President, Andrii Sybiha and Ihor Zhovkva, and Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Yevhen Perebyinis and Mykola Tochitskyi. Stressing the importance of further tightening of sanctions and international political isolation of Russia, the Deputy Minister stressed that “Lithuania and the international community are doing everything possible to minimize Russia’s chances of continuing the war.” Adomėnas also stressed that Lithuania supports Ukraine’s efforts to ensure justice and extradite those responsible for the invasion and crimes committed during the conflict. The meetings also discussed Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic integration, which Lithuania strongly supports. “Ukraine’s place is in Europe,” stressed the deputy minister, noting the progress made by Kiev in implementing important reforms despite the war. In conclusion, Adomėnas stressed the need to start reconstruction of Ukraine immediately and without hesitation.
2023-02-17 18:47:02
Wagner: Conquered village north of Bachmut
Russian Wagner militiamen have “completely under their control” the settlement of Paraskovievka, just north of Bakhmut, off the M-03 highway, the only major supply route left so far for the remaining Ukrainian troops to defend the city. This was stated by the head of the private militia Yevgeny Prigozhin in a statement published by his press service. “Despite heavy losses, the guys occupied the entire territory of Paraskovievka, thanks to them, heroes!” Prigozhin declares.
2023-02-17 18:40:45
Macron: Europe arms itself when it wants to defend itself
«If Europe can defend Europe, it must arm itself. We need to invest heavily in European defense,” French President Emmanuel Macron wrote in a tweet, attaching a video of his speech at the Munich Security Conference.
2023-02-17 15:49:15
Scholz: “The war will not end soon, let’s get ready for a long conflict”
Russia’s war against Ukraine will not end quickly. That’s what Chancellor Olaf Scholz said at the Munich Security Conference. “I think it’s wise to prepare for a long war,” he said, dismissing speculation about an end to the conflict and emphasizing the need to support Ukraine for as long as needed.
2023-02-17 15:48:35
Macron: “We will give everything, but also ready for a longer war”
“We are ready to make an effort, but we are also ready to withstand a prolonged conflict.” French President Emmanuel Macron said in Monaco. “In the short term it is clear that Russia cannot win and its aggression must fail,” he added.
2023-02-17 15:06:19
Lukashenko: “Minsk ready to produce attack aircraft”
At a meeting in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Aleksandr Lukashenko said Belarus was ready to produce “attack aircraft” with “a little technological support” from Russia. The tax office reports it. “I was told by the government that we are ready to start production of an aircraft that has proven itself in Ukraine – an attack aircraft, a workhorse,” Lukashenko told Putin.
2023-02-17 14:49:38
Scholz: “Anyone who can send tanks to Kiev should do so”
“Anyone who can send tanks to Ukraine should do so now.” That’s what Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in his speech in Munich. “In the armaments policy, the European Union must row in the same direction,” he added
2023-02-17 14:35:06
Scholz: “Dear Zelensky, your place in free and united Europe”
“Dear Volodymyr, we would have liked to have had you here, because Ukraine is part of a free and united Europe. But we understand that your place must be in Kiev now.” Olaf Scholz said so when he spoke to Zelenskyy in Monaco.
2023-02-17 14:12:17
Zelenskyy: “When the world falters, Putin benefits”
«The Kremlin can destroy the peace of everyone present. If the decisions of the world are slow, Putin takes advantage of that.” Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a speech in Munich.
2023-02-17 14:11:41
Zelenskyy: “Russian Goliath can lose this year”
“We are all the free world. And there is no alternative: we must win against Goliath». This was announced by the Ukrainian head of state Voldymyr Zelenskyy in a video connection in Munich. “The Russian Goliath just started losing.” “Goliath can lose this year,” he urged. “We have no alternative to our determination,” he added.
2023-02-17 13:21:07
Medvedev: “Zelensky will sign what he is told”
“The top Ukrainian clown doesn’t have to negotiate, he just has to sign what he’s told.” This is how former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev replied on his Telegram channel to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who in an interview with the BBC had ruled out negotiations with Russian Vladimir Putin. Medvedev added that even an agreement is not worth much anyway, recalling the Minsk agreements signed and then rejected by former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko. “Each new clown in Kiev wipes out the legacy of its predecessor and starts a new circus show,” concludes Medvedev.
2023-02-17 13:00:35
Kiev: “Moscow deploys 11 warships in the Black Sea”
The Russian Navy has increased the number of warships stationed in the Black Sea from seven to 11, three of which carry Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of about 24 missiles. This was announced by the press office of the Ukrainian Naval Forces, quoted by UNIAN. Another Federation combat ship is in the Sea of Azov and ten in the Mediterranean Sea, five of which are Caliber aircraft carriers, the total salvo of which is 72 missiles.
2023-02-17 10:57:08
Czech Republic, the country will produce weapons for Ukrainian air defense
Air defense systems for Ukraine are produced in Czech Republic. This was announced by Deputy Defense Minister of the Czech Republic Daniel Blažkovec, reports Radio Prague International.
The Netherlands will pay for the assembly of hundreds of specially modified Toyota SUVs equipped with two rapid-fire machine guns capable of hitting drones and other targets.
Aleš Vytečka, director of the Interstate Agency for Defense Cooperation, said that Czech companies will also buy the necessary ammunition. The Ministry of Defense of the Czech Republic acts as an intermediary in the implementation of this project, which is similar to an already ongoing modernization of 90 T-72 tanks. The necessary work will be carried out by a Czech company, while the United States and the Netherlands will jointly pay for the contract.
As reported, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala spoke out in favor of further strengthening the diplomatic isolation of the Russian Federation and expanding sanctions against Russia for its aggression against Ukraine.
2023-02-17 10:40:56
Kharkiv, air raid by Russia with S-300 missiles
Russian troops have launched a missile attack on the city of Kharkiv, allegedly using S-300 missiles. Oleh Syniehubov, head of the Kharkiv regional military administration, said so in a Telegram post, Ukrinform reports.
«According to preliminary information, Kharkiv was hit by enemy S-300 missiles. The occupiers’ targets were again infrastructure facilities,” the report said.
2023-02-17 10:01:56
Moscow, NATO involvement in the conflict is at its maximum
The involvement of NATO countries in the conflict in Ukraine is at its maximum, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a briefing, Tass reports. «The NATO countries are playing innocent and trying to demonstrate that they are not part of the conflict (Ukrainian, editor’s note). Participation (of NATO countries) is maximum, they have been carrying out provocative activities for many years. Now they directly control the leadership of the Kiev regime.”
2023-02-17 08:35:03
Tajani: “Italy wants peace”
“Italy’s position is very clear” regarding the war in Ukraine. Italy “wants peace, but peace cannot be Ukraine’s defeat. We want the independence of which country, something Berlusconi always said” against “invading Ukraine”. This was stated by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Radio Too Much, adding that “Italy did not run for arms supplies” to Ukraine, but “rushed for help”. 100 tons of electrical material were sent »so that the population can survive the winter. “We have helped the population in every way,” he added.
2023-02-17 08:31:21
Zelenskyy: “Minsk should not follow Moscow into the war”
Russian forces are “already attacking us from different directions”, which means that the feared Russian offensive on the ground has already begun. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with the BBC, saying he hopes Belarus “does not join the war”. But, Zelensky said, “if it happens, we will fight and survive.”