UK, France, Germany Push Russia to Negotiate; Ukraine Urges Air Defense Systems
The UK, France, and Germany are working with Ukraine on a plan to bring Russia to the negotiating table to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is urging allies to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems, as NATO's promised funding and military aid are behind schedule, and weapon deliveries have rapidly declined due to the war between the US and Iran.
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(Central News Agency, Brussels, 3rd, Comprehensive Foreign Reports) The three traditional European powers, the UK, France, and Germany, are working with Ukraine to develop a plan to bring Russia to the negotiating table to end the Russia-Ukraine war. At the same time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on allies to accelerate the delivery of air defense systems to Ukraine.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News reported that European countries are trying to re-establish contact with Russia to prevent the conflict from dragging into the next winter. The UK, France, and Germany believe that recent battlefield developments have strengthened Ukraine's negotiating position, making it a good time to push for talks involving all parties.
According to sources, with US-led negotiations stalled, Russian forces are suffering increasing losses in a battlefield stalemate. In contrast, Ukrainian drones are successfully striking deep inside Russian territory, and there are voices within the Russian government expressing concerns such as financial strain. This is seen as an opportunity to push Russia to the negotiating table.
Politico reported that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy today called on European countries to accelerate the delivery of critical air defense systems, as the funding and military aid promised by NATO are behind schedule.
Zelenskyy told the media, "Ballistic missiles are Russia's last card in this war. We must find adequate ways to counter them. It would be a huge help if partners could focus specifically on helping us defend against ballistic missiles."
The EU has agreed to a 90 billion euro loan to support Ukraine until 2027, and NATO allies pledged $35 billion in February this year to strengthen Kyiv's air defense capabilities.
However, Zelenskyy warned that the issue is "no longer just about funding," as the number of weapon deliveries has "rapidly declined" following the outbreak of war between the US and Iran.
Speaking in Kyiv today after meeting with visiting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Zelenskyy stated that while six countries have agreed to provide new funding for NATO's "Priority Urgent Requirements List" (PURL), the speed and volume of deliveries through PURL are insufficient. (Editor: Chen Yiwei) 1150604
Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg News reported that European countries are trying to re-establish contact with Russia to prevent the conflict from dragging into the next winter. The UK, France, and Germany believe that recent battlefield developments have strengthened Ukraine's negotiating position, making it a good time to push for talks involving all parties.
According to sources, with US-led negotiations stalled, Russian forces are suffering increasing losses in a battlefield stalemate. In contrast, Ukrainian drones are successfully striking deep inside Russian territory, and there are voices within the Russian government expressing concerns such as financial strain. This is seen as an opportunity to push Russia to the negotiating table.
Politico reported that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy today called on European countries to accelerate the delivery of critical air defense systems, as the funding and military aid promised by NATO are behind schedule.
Zelenskyy told the media, "Ballistic missiles are Russia's last card in this war. We must find adequate ways to counter them. It would be a huge help if partners could focus specifically on helping us defend against ballistic missiles."
The EU has agreed to a 90 billion euro loan to support Ukraine until 2027, and NATO allies pledged $35 billion in February this year to strengthen Kyiv's air defense capabilities.
However, Zelenskyy warned that the issue is "no longer just about funding," as the number of weapon deliveries has "rapidly declined" following the outbreak of war between the US and Iran.
Speaking in Kyiv today after meeting with visiting NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Zelenskyy stated that while six countries have agreed to provide new funding for NATO's "Priority Urgent Requirements List" (PURL), the speed and volume of deliveries through PURL are insufficient. (Editor: Chen Yiwei) 1150604