The EU re-engages, reinforces and re-examines its global relationships due to the war in Ukraine
The European Union intends to adapt its trade policy to the rapidly changing geopolitical landscape due to Russia’s war against Ukraine. Source: EU Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis The EU plans to increase its focus on relations with America but does not rule out the importance of cooperation with China. Dombrovskis called...
The US General called on the West to hand over the fighters to Ukraine as soon as possible
The commanding General of the California National Guard is calling on the US and other Western officials to explore sending fighter jets to Ukraine as soon as possible. Source: US General David Baldwin “MiGs are the best immediate solution to support the Ukrainians, but U.S. or western fighters are options that should be explored as soon as...
More than 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program
Just over 6,500 Ukrainians arrived in the United States under the Uniting for Ukraine program as of June 1. Source: US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Applications for Ukrainians displaced by the war have been submitted by more than 45,000 Americans who have had to make financial commitments to support guests from Ukraine. It is the largest...
Two international Reuters journalists were injured in the east of Ukraine
Two Reuters reporters were injured in the shelling near Siverodonetsk (the Russian-occupied part of the east of Ukraine). The driver of the vehicle they were travelling in was killed. Source: The Reuters spokesperson “In the course of a reporting trip, two Reuters journalists sustained minor injuries when they came under fire while enroute...
Ukraine has agreed with Westinghouse to build 9 nuclear power units and to supply fuel
The state-owned National Atomic Energy Generating Company of Ukraine Energoatom and the American Westinghouse Electric Company have agreed to build new nuclear power units and increase the supply of nuclear fuel. Source: Ministry of Energy of Ukraine President of NNEGC Energoatom Petro Kotin and President of Westinghouse Electric Company Patrick...
Ukraine itself will determine range of HIMARS rockets, – US Ambassador to Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces will themselves determine the range of application of HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, which Kyiv will soon receive. Source: US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink “As President Biden announced yesterday, a $700 million security assistance package had been signed. This includes HIMARS long-range rocket systems....
Biden’s goal is Ukraine’s victory over Russia – US Ambassador to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden stressed that the United States would help Ukraine as much as needed. Source: US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink “The common goal of President Biden, Congress and the Administration (as evidenced by recent aid packages) is Ukraine’s winning in the war. As President Biden said yesterday, “Standing by...
Saudi Arabia agreed to produce more oil instead of Russia
If oil production in Russia falls due to sanctions, Saudi Arabia is ready to increase production to prevent a deficit. Earlier, the kingdom refused to pump more oil. Source: Saudi Arabia’s official The kingdom has resisted calls from the White House to accelerate production increases despite oil prices trading near $120 a barrel, the...
UK will hand over MLRS M270 missile systems to Ukraine
Britain will hand over to Ukraine MLRS M270 multiple rocket launchers, which are capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 80 km. Source: British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace The move was in line with the United States’ decision to provide Ukraine with highly mobile HIMARS artillery missile systems. “Britain will send M270...
Europe is changing because of the war in Ukraine: France and Germany are losing their positions, – Ukrainian Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba believes that public opinion in Europe that Germany and France play a crucial role in “European affairs” was displaced for the last three months. Small alliances will play an important role along with the EU. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba He said Ukraine was interested in...