Kiev counter-offensive, talks on Ukrainian grain… On the side of the conflict in Ukraine, Francinfo summarizes the day to remember.
Hostilities continue in Ukraine. During the night from Thursday to Friday, Russia “136/131 Iran-Made Combat Drones Attack Ukraine From Southeast”The Ukrainian military said in a telegram on Friday, July 14. These drones are manufactured by Iran Caused heavy damage From the beginning of the Russian invasion. kyiv claims to have destroyed 16 Francinfo summarizes what to remember from Ukraine’s side of the conflict.
Kevin’s counter-attack ‘didn’t move that fast’
A military spokesman said the Ukrainian army had advanced 1.7 kilometers in a week towards Melitopol, on the southern side of the front. Ukrainian Armed Forces “Continue offensive action” Colonel Mykola Orchalovich noted during a briefing in the direction of this important Ukrainian city under Russian control.
However, the Kyiv counterattack was met with resistance by Russian forces. “Don’t go so fast”Andriï Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential administration, agreed. “If we see something is not right, we will say so. No one is going to make it up.”, he added. Ukraine will not negotiate with Russia as long as Moscow’s troops remain on Ukrainian territory, Andriï Yermak argued. “Our position is very clear. Even thinking about these talks is possible only after Russian troops leave our territory.”said the official.
Erdogan says he is optimistic about renewing the grain deal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday expressed his optimism about the future of Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. “We are preparing to welcome Mr. Putin in August. Putin and I agree to extend the grain route in the Black Sea.”, Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters waiting for him in front of a mosque in Istanbul. The Turkish president said the exchange was with the Kremlin leader without saying when the call took place.
The agreement that sealed the birth of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, signed in Istanbul in July 2022, has already been renewed twice, and expires on Monday evening. Last year, it helped move almost 33 million tons of grain, mainly wheat and corn, from post-war Ukrainian ports.
Wagner Militants “Instructors” in Belarus
The fighters of the paramilitary group Wagner got to work “Instructors” Minsk announced Friday three weeks after the end of the insurgency in Russia to Belarus’ regional security forces. “Training sessions with units of regional troops take place near Asipovichi”In the east of the country, the Belarusian Ministry of Defense reported that these conscripts are learning, among other things, “Techniques of Movement and Tactical Shooting on the Battlefield”. “Wagner’s fighters act as instructors in many military units”Adds the Ministry of Belarus.
Berlin pledges long-term military support to Kiev
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday pledged around 17 billion euros worth of military support to Ukraine until 2027 to repel a Russian invasion. After the United States, Germany is the second largest contributor in terms of military aid to Ukraine, the German leader recalled during his traditional summer press conference in Berlin. “From the start of the war to 2027, we have calculated that we will spend 17 billion euros on arms deliveries from Germany to Ukraine or German financing”Mr. Scholz said.
In a German government document published on its website on Wednesday, military aid to Ukraine breaks down as follows: 2 billion euros in 2022, around 5.4 billion euros this year and around 10.5 billion euros until 2027. This support comes from German military stocks. From equipment provided by manufacturers, sometimes in collaboration with other partners.
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