Replay. War in Ukraine: “We must be ready to act, defend and support Ukraine whatever happens”, says Macron

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Europe must take “reasonable and courageous decisions” in terms of supporting Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron called on Europeans to support Ukraine “in the long term” and compensate for any possible reduction in American aid. “We must position ourselves in such a way that if the United States makes a sovereign choice to stop or reduce this aid, it should not have an impact on the ground,” he said during a press conference in Stockholm. His Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristerson.

Europe, according to the French president, must take “just and courageous” decisions, even “innovative” ones, to “accelerate” and expand its military support for Ukraine. “We must be ready to act, defend and support Ukraine no matter what happens”, especially during the US presidential election in November, he stressed in a speech at the Carlberg Military Academy, adding that a Russian victory would also have “costs”. High for us.”

“Ukraine’s victory against Russian aggression is the best security guarantee for Europe,” says European Commission Vice-President

By column published on 30 January Obs Josep Borrell called for “providing Ukraine with the equipment it needs to liberate its territory, including long-range missiles and other advanced weapons systems” and “strengthening Ukraine’s air defenses.”

For the head of European diplomacy, it is necessary to support Ukraine “as long as it takes” and to do “whatever it takes” to achieve victory for Kiev.

A missing opponent of Vladimir Putin has been placed in a disciplinary block

Vladimir Putin’s opponent Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was incarcerated in an Omsk prison in Siberia, was missing. He was placed in the disciplinary block, the daily suggests Novaya Gazeta Europe , which quotes his lawyer. Vladimir Kara-Murza, who pushed for Western sanctions against Russia, was sentenced to 25 years in prison last year.

At least two people were killed in a Russian night attack in Ukraine

At least 2 civilians were killed in Ukraine overnight in an air and artillery attack by Russia, which for its part was targeted by about twenty Ukrainian drones. “A 38-year-old woman died in the attack as she was cycling home from work. A 50-year-old woman was injured,” the Donetsk prosecutor’s office said in a statement. A man was killed and his wife wounded by overnight Russian artillery fire on the village of Bilozharska in the southern region of Kherson, located on the frontline and partially occupied by Russia, the regional prosecutor’s office said.

Ukraine says it has shot down 15 of the 35 Russian explosive drones it launched overnight

The Ukrainian Air Force said on Tuesday that it had shot down 15 of 35 explosive drones launched by Russia overnight against the country, targeting civilian and military infrastructure, according to Kiev. Drones were shot down in southern, central and northern regions of the country. Additionally, “the enemy directed a portion of its attack drones at front-line regions, attempting to strike energy and fuel infrastructure, civilian and military sites,” the army added. Air without mentioning the potential damage by twenty drones. Not shot. The air force also said two S-300 missiles were also fired at the Donetsk region in the east of the country.

Russia says it has shot down 21 Ukrainian drones over its territory and Crimea

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday it had shot down a total of 21 Ukrainian drones launched overnight against its territory and the Crimean peninsula, state news agencies reported. “Air defense destroyed and intercepted 21 Ukrainian drones over the territory of the Republic of Crimea (11 drones), and Belgorod (5 drones), Bryansk (3 drones), Kaluga (1 drone) and Tula (1 drone)” , any damage at this stage Without mentioning, suggested the ministry.

Russia announces capture of a village in Kharkiv region, Ukraine denies

According to guardian , the Russian Ministry of Defense claimed it had taken control of the village of Tabaivka (in Kharkiv region). While Volodymyr Fitio, head of communications for the Ukrainian ground forces, admits that there was fighting in the area on Monday, he denies that the village was captured by Russian forces.

How Volodymyr Zelensky’s income has drastically decreased since the start of the war

The President of Ukraine claims that this has decreased by 65% ​​in just one year. He received around 263,700 euros in 2021 and around 90,350 euros in 2022. This gradual decline is mainly explained by the decrease in rental income from the real estate of the Ukrainian president and his family. Click here to read our article.

French mercenaries in Ukraine: “New trafficking by Moscow”, analyzes Olivier Vedrin

Moscow claimed to have killed about sixty foreign fighters in the pay of France in Kharkiv on 17 January. Paris denied and warned of a “coordinated maneuver by Russia”. Analysis by Olivier Vedrin, a member of the Institute of Advanced National Defense Studies (IHEDN), a political scientist specializing in Ukraine and Russia. Click here to read the article.

Missing anti-Vladimir Putin

Vladimir Kara-Morza is a long-time opponent of Vladimir Putin. Sentenced to 25 years in prison and imprisoned in Omsk, Siberia, he is missing. A lawyer tried to visit him and was told he was no longer in jail. Prison transfers in Russia are kept secret. Another opponent of Vladimir Putin, Alexei Navalny, who was sentenced to 19 years in prison, disappeared before reappearing in a detention center above the Arctic Circle.

The Russian army has lost 2,600 tanks since the beginning of the war

According to a situation update from the British Ministry of Defence, the Russian army has lost 2,600 main battle tanks (MBTs) and 4,900 other armored fighting vehicles (ACVs) since the start of the war in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The Ministry of Defense confirms that since October 2023 “the Russians have gone on the offensive in eastern Ukraine” and their vehicle losses have increased since the fall, making “small territorial gains”.

NATO Secretary General in the United States for Ukraine

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is in the United States. In Congress this Tuesday, he is expected to meet with Republican and Democratic officials who are negotiating a new budget package for Ukraine. On Monday 29 January, Jens Stoltenberg met with the head of American diplomacy, Antony Blinken, and national security adviser, Jack Sullivan.

Diplomats from Ukraine and Hungary meet

Head of Ukrainian diplomacy Dmytro Kuleba met his Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijártó in western Ukraine on Monday. A European summit is being held soon to block aid to Ukraine, which Hungary opposes. This aid from the European Union amounts to 50 billion euros over four years. Volodymyr Zelenskyi’s chief of staff stressed “frank and constructive dialogue”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Hungarian President Viktor Orbán are scheduled to meet soon.

Three dead in Donetsk

At least 3 people were killed and 3 injured in a Ukrainian bombing in the main city of Donetsk, Donbas, on Monday. The attack damaged two residential buildings and three civilian structures, according to Denis Pushilin, president of the Donetsk People’s Republic.

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