Zelenskyy held meeting with Indian PM Modi on Peace Summit's eve
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Zelenskyy held meeting with Indian PM Modi on Peace Summit's eve

Modi and Zelensky
Source:  Ukrinform

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his working visit to Italy, where he participated in the summit of the "Big Seven" countries.

Points of attention

  • Zelenskyy and Modi discussed the prospects of cooperation in innovative technologies and increasing trade relations between Ukraine and India.
  • The leaders are also improving the Black Sea export corridor and discussing the introduction of innovations in the agricultural sector.
  • Ukraine is preparing to sign security agreements with ten countries, including the US and Japan, which will strengthen security and support from world leaders.
  • Zelenskyy's efforts in the international arena aim to attract foreign investments in Ukraine's reconstruction and support civil society.

Zelenskyy and Modi discussed the exchange of experience in the field of innovative technologies

During the negotiations at the G7 summit, Zelenskyy and Modi touched on preparing the Global Peace Summit and forming its agenda.

The Ukrainian leader thanked the Prime Minister of India for sending a high-level representative delegation to the Summit.

The leaders also discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and increase trade relations between the states, paying special attention to the functioning of the Black Sea Export Corridor.

The parties also considered the prospects of exchanging experience in the field of implementing innovative technologies in the agricultural sector.

On the eve of the meeting with his Indian counterpart, the head of state held talks with Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund.

The focus of attention was on the issue of IMF support to Ukraine, its state institutions and civil society.

Zelenskyy emphasised the critical importance of attracting foreign investment to reconstruct our country and restore business activity in it.

Ukraine is preparing security agreements with 10 more countries — Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that he is very satisfied with the agreements with the United States and Japan, signed on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Italy on June 13.

A total of 17 agreements have already been signed, and we are preparing 10 more for signing, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

He also reminded that Ukraine now has bilateral security agreements with all Great Seven members, continuing the G7 declaration on the sidelines of the Vilnius NATO summit.

The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy, should be a step toward "Ukraine's future membership in NATO" and confirms the United States of Kyiv's support for protecting sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Global Peace Summit

The Global Peace Summit will be held in Switzerland on June 15 and 16. 107 countries and international organizations confirmed their participation in the event. There will be no China and Russia.

Vice President Camila Harris and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will represent the United States.

Oleksandr Lytvynenko, Secretary of the NSDC, said that the summit's task is to create fair conditions for further peace negotiations with Russia and to demonstrate to everyone that goals cannot be achieved through war in the modern world.

The President's Office stated that the summit will be devoted to the development of a framework to stimulate the future peace process. Kyiv invited all countries that support or do not support Ukraine to hear everyone's opinion in order to end the war. The summit will develop a joint negotiating position, which will be handed over to Russia.

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Putin plans to kill his main enemy in Europe for helping Ukraine

Putin wants to eliminate Papperger
Source:  The Telegraph

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is determined to eliminate Europe's leading arms manufacturer —

CEO of the German defense concern Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger. What is important to understand is that it is his factories that produce weapons for depleted European arsenals and Ukraine, which has been holding back the Russian Federation for 11 years.

Points of attention

  • The United States is supporting Papperger in rearming Europe, recognizing the critical role he plays in countering Russian aggression and preserving European security.
  • Papperger is seen as the frontline defender of Europe, with Putin's relentless pursuit to weaken him reflecting the ongoing geopolitical tensions and power struggle in the region.

Putin wants to eliminate Papperger

It's no secret that back in 2024, the Russian dictator ordered his military intelligence to assassinate the CEO of Rheinmetall.

Papperger managed to survive thanks to the skill of American intelligence officers, who learned about the plan of Putin and his team and warned their German colleagues in time.

It was a serious threat… Not a direct threat when someone is actually on the road with a weapon, but it was a serious threat, part of Russian activity on German soil.

What is important to understand is that Papperger is constantly on the Russian radar. The Kremlin is currently doing everything it can to make his life a living hell.

Putin is counting on the CEO of Rheinmetall to resign or withdraw support for his company under this intense pressure.

According to experts, the United States is currently giving Papperger his greatest professional challenge: rearming an entire continent.

All of this is extremely difficult, since Putin has not given up on the idea of killing the arms dealer.

Papperger is hated by all the right people because his factories are committed to protecting Europe. If Europe has one last chance for a real maneuver to contain Russia, he is the tip of the continent's spear, The Telegraph notes.

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Ukraine will receive additional multi-billion aid from the EU

The EU is determined to increase assistance to Ukraine

Several European Union member states have decided to allocate up to 15 billion euros in additional aid to Ukraine. Kyiv's allies managed to agree on this following the results of the European Council meeting on March 6.

Points of attention

  • The EU Council has been instructed to work urgently on initiatives to fulfill Ukraine's military and defense needs and to support peace negotiations for a just and lasting peace.
  • The EU's commitment to aiding Ukraine extends beyond current support, with preparations underway to assist Ukraine in future peace negotiations and potential accession to the European Union.

The EU is determined to increase assistance to Ukraine

The President of the European Council, António Costa, made a statement on this occasion.

According to him, Kyiv's allies in Europe have the opportunity to urgently increase their support for Ukraine through initiatives to increase fiscal space.

In addition, Costa officially confirmed that new commitments already amount to about 15 billion euros.

Since 2022, we have already provided over 135 billion euros in support of Ukraine. Our support is unwavering. If the war continues, in any future, in peace negotiations, in reconstruction, in accession to the European Union.

Antonio Costa

Antonio Costa

President of the European Council

Costa also reported that the European Council has already "instructed the EU Council to urgently work on further initiatives aimed at meeting Ukraine's urgent military and defense needs."

"At the same time, we are preparing to support Ukraine when it decides to start negotiations to help it achieve a positive outcome. This means a just and lasting peace," he explained.

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