Russia continues Donetsk campaign; Ukraine wants fighter jets
KyivFebruary 1 (Reuters) – Russia forces of Ukraine It is making steady progress, trying to seize territory in the eastern Donetsk region, focusing on the town of Bakhmut, north of the regional capital.
In the meantime, Ukraine President Vladimir Zelensky his government has been lobbying hard for some of its neighbors and Western allies to supply fighter jets that it could use to repel Russian advances. Until last week, Western countries promised modern battle tanks of Ukraine appeals took months and Kyiv he wants planes sooner rather than later.
in Paris of Ukraine After meeting with Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said “there is no taboo” regarding the delivery of fighter jets to Kiev.
United States and Britain has so far rejected this idea, however Russia of its forces in February 2022, Moscow created a “special military operation” to Ukraine military they said they are ready to continue the support. The invasion killed thousands of civilians, uprooted millions and left cities in ruins.
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Recently Russia the conflict USAled by NATO military described as an aggressive and expansionist conflict with the union.
While Moscow has denounced the West’s recent promises of arms as a provocation, the West has so far refused to send weapons that could be used to attack deep into Russia, fearing the start of a wider war.
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RUSSIA IS TARGETING THE BAKHMUT AREA
Ukraine Bakhmut, as well as the villages of Klishivka and Kurdyumivka on the southern side of Bakhmut, came under fire again, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said in a statement on Tuesday night.
The weeks of Bakhmut’s brutal beating coincided with an attempt by Russian forces to capture two towns further north – Sievierodonetsk and Lysichansky – in June and July.
Russian forces made no progress on Tuesday in their attempts to advance on Avdiivka, the second center of Russian offensive in Donetsk region, Kiev’s General Staff said.
Russian forces further north in Donetsk region in October, the military said Ukraine tried to advance near the city of Lyman, which was recaptured by his forces.
Russia was advancing further west in Donetsk, shelling the town of Vuhledar and half a dozen other towns and villages, the Ukrainian military said. Vuhledar is about 148 km (90 mi) from the main battles in and around Bakhmut.
Britain Ministry of Defence Russian forces in the new Vuhledar offensive were at least the size of a brigade, usually several thousand soldiers, he said.
The Ukrainian military statement did not mention the village of Blahodatne, which it said was captured by Russia, and is about 5 km (3 mi) north on one of the main roads to Bakhmut.
Reuters could not immediately verify the situation there or other reports of fighting.
Zelensky said he held several meetings with senior defense officials on Tuesday.
“We are examining in detail all key sectors and their prospects,” he said in an evening video address without elaborating. “What is the occupier preparing and how are we responding to the preparations Russia is already making to retaliate,” referring to the failure of Ukrainian troops to repel Russian advances and recapture Russian-occupied territory last year.
DIPLOMATIC TENSIONS
In Washington, the United States said that Russia is violating the New START treaty on nuclear weapons control between the two countries. US President Joe Biden’s administration has been keen to preserve the deal, but relations with Moscow are at their worst in decades over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
“Russia’s refusal to facilitate inspection activities prevents the United States from exercising important rights under the treaty and threatens the viability of US-Russia nuclear arms control,” a State Department spokesman said.
Also in Washington, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is a strong supporter of providing military aid to Ukraine, met with Republican lawmakers. Republicans took over the House from Democrats earlier this year, and some hard-line members among them have called for an end to US military and other aid to Ukraine, which has cost tens of billions. dollars contane.
“My mission is to demonstrate that Ukraine will win – and there is no possibility of delay in further supporting Ukrainians to win this year,” Johnson said in a statement.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken will discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine with Chinese officials during a visit to China on February 5-6, the White House said Tuesday.
A week after Russia and Belarus appeared to have opened the door to competing at the 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it stood by sanctions imposed on the countries over Russia’s aggression in Ukraine.
By Reuters report; Writing by Grant McCool; Edited by Cynthia Osterman
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2023-02-01 03:26:47
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