The war between Russia and Ukraine reaches its day 944 since its beginning on February 24, 2022, when the Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered a “special military operation” to free the pro-Russian population from Ukrainian region of Donbas.
Hoy Tuesday, September 24, 2024, Ukraine calls for more support and clarity in commitment from the United States.
He Ministry of Defense of Russia reported that, as result of offensive operations to defeat the enemy group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the province of Kurskhe Russian army has eliminated in the last 24 hours More than 340 Ukrainian soldiers.
In addition, Six armored vehicles were destroyed (including a tank), three infantry fighting vehicles, two armored combat vehicles, eight pieces of artilleryas well as an electronic warfare station, a counter-battery radar and five military vehicles.
G7 pledges to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure from Russian attacks
Los G7 foreign ministers, gathered on Monday in New York on the occasion of the UN General Assembly, pledged to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in the face of Russian attacks as winter approaches.
“We condemn Russia’s missile and drone attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which have intensified since March 2024 and threaten access to essential services such as electricity, heating and water during the cold winter months.”
Statement by the foreign ministers of the G7 and the European Union
The G7 countries warned that the coming months “could be the toughest for Ukraine since its independence” and also warned that those Attacks also have implications for Moldova’s energy security.
“We recognize the need for international assistance to protect energy infrastructure from attack, including through strengthening Ukraine’s air defense capabilities by committed countries, and reaffirm our readiness to continue to provide such assistance.”
Statement by the foreign ministers of the G7 and the European Union
The ministers reiterated their “firm commitment” to the territorial integrity and independence of Ukraine, and called for achieving “a comprehensive, just, lasting peace based on international law.”
They also denounced that Russia continues to “control and militarize” the Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhia and stressed that “any use of nuclear energy and facilities must be safe and environmentally friendly.”
“Russia must end its war of aggression and pay for the damage it has caused”
Statement by the foreign ministers of the G7 and the European Union
During the meeting, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, accused to the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, of are once again using “winter as a weapon” in their goal of “subjugating Ukraine.”
“We know the upcoming winter will be difficult, which is why our countries have been working together every day to help ensure Ukraine has what it needs to get through it,” said the secretary, who was recently in Ukraine, where he announced a additional support of $300 million.
Antonio Tajani, foreign minister of Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, said he was “very concerned” about the onset of winter in Ukraine and said he was working to get the European Parliament to ratify an agreement to restore Ukraine’s main hydroelectric plant.
Ukraine’s new foreign minister, Andri Sibiga, attended the meeting, where he thanked the G7 for its support, which he said provided “new energy” for Ukraine’s struggle.
G7 prepares aid to Ukraine (MANDEL NGAN / AFP)
Kremlin responds to Zelensky that the war will only end when Russia achieves its goals
He Kremlin says war in Ukraine will end only when Russia achieves its goals in answer to the statements of the Ukrainian president, Volodímir Zelenskithat the end of the conflict is near.
“Any war ends, one way or another, with peace. But for us there is no other option than to achieve the set objectives.
As soon as these objectives are achieved by one means or another, the special military operation will be concluded.”
Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov at his daily telephone press conference
In an interview with American television, Zelensky said: “We are closer to peace than we think.”
Zelensky stressed that to do so, Ukraine must be “very strong” and force the Russian president to stop the war. Vladimir Putinwho would be very worried due to the current presence of Ukrainian troops in the border region of Kursk.
The Kremlin said on Monday it was ready to “carefully study” the “victory plan” that Zelensky will present this week during his trip to the United States.
Zelenski also asked In his speech at the plenary session of the Future Summit held at UN Headquarters in New York a mass participation at the meeting he is preparing with the aim of increasing international pressure on Russia.
Putin has proposed that kyiv withdraw its troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow (Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia) and abandon its plans to join NATO, in exchange for an immediate ceasefire and the start of peace negotiations.
According to all experts, Russia will not make any move towards possible peace negotiations with Ukraine until it finally expels enemy troops from the Kursk border regionwhich they entered on August 6.
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin’s leader (EFE)
Ukraine calls for more support and clearer commitment from the United States
After the arrival of Volodímir ZelenskiPresident of Ukraine to USAlos Ukrainians expect more support in a crucial phase of the waras well as More clarity from its key ally on the scope of their commitment.
Los The next few months will be decisive, The Ukrainian President stressed upon arrival in the United States, where he plans to discuss his plan with President Joe Biden and with the two presidential candidatesas well as with leaders from other countries who have attended the United Nations General Assembly.
According to Zelensky, Ukraine knows what it must do to defeat Russia and achieve a fair peacebased on the restoration of its territorial integrity and security guarantees.
However, the question of whether the determination of the country’s allies is the same as his own will to fightwhich persists despite all the difficulties accumulated during the war, remains open to many in Ukraine.
“The Americans must clearly formulate the main objective of their support for Ukraine. Once this is known, everything else, the tools necessary to achieve it, will become clear.”
Oleksandr Merezhko, head of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Ukrainian Parliament, told the EFE news agency
In his opinion, the oft-used phrase of supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes” still has little substance.
The United States could put an end to doubts by reaffirming its commitment to the implementation of the Ukrainian peace formula, said the lawmaker from the ruling Servant of the People party.
Frequent delays in the delivery of promised weapons have led to growing disappointment among Ukrainians regarding the reliability of their partners.
Many have moderate expectations for an increase in military support after Zelensky’s visit.although exists the esperanza that the operation in Kursk And Russia’s relatively moderate reaction, in contrast to its nuclear threats, may prompt Washington to act more quickly and boldly.
Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine (SERGEY DOLZHENKO / EFE)
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