Several NATO allies are hesitant to commit to a multi-year military aid plan for Ukraine, causing discord within the alliance. Despite the initial enthusiasm for a €40 billion-a-year funding plan proposed by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, political and legal obstacles in various member countries have led to reluctance. Kyiv won't get membership negotiations at the coming NATO summit, but the alliance will announce a new headquarters in Washington, D.C. to coordinate long-term aid. The EU, however, has finalized a long-term security pledge with Ukraine and disbursed another €1.9 billion from the Ukraine Facility. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has emphasized the urgency of preparing a peace plan, acknowledging the heavy casualties and the need to end the conflict swiftly.
⚠️ UKRAINIAN PM SAYS MILITARY AID PLEDGES OUTLINED IN 20 SECURITY AGREEMENTS BETWEEN KYIV AND ITS PARTNERS TOTAL $60 BLN ANNUALLY FOR NEXT FOUR YEARS
Ukraine Seeks Swift End To War, Many Killed, Wounded, Says Zelensky | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/45i8x6kT83 https://t.co/ehflIE7JUU
⚡️🇺🇦 "A detailed peace plan will be ready this year. We want peace, but we have to be strong!", -Zelensky https://t.co/Y706tjoTaG
#EU releases Euro 1.9 billion for #Ukraine, days after launch of accession talks. https://t.co/XmCPTjVoV8
Ukraine does not want the hostilities against Russia to go on 'for years' – Vladimir Zelensky https://t.co/nFnIqyFjIM https://t.co/7TP5o0Lzlb
#Ukrainian President #VolodymyrZelensky claimed that a settlement plan would be made to end the war within the next few months. Watch for details https://t.co/5uecPG5DiM
‼️ EU urges increased military assistance to Ukraine – summit conclusions https://t.co/CK9RwrW94k
Zelensky wants Peace (finally) https://t.co/Vi9lPQENUW
Zelenskyy seeks EU follow-through on pledges of military aid https://t.co/4pl2lOBMgZ
“We don’t have too much time. We have too many dead and wounded people” — Zelensky. Wait, but all the NAFO clowns and CIA propaganda say that Russia is losing, Ukraine is winning, and US/EU will arm, fund as long as it takes. https://t.co/u7JrXRPYfM
Recent developments heighten the urgency of finding a political settlement for the Ukraine war, say @IvanaNHughes & Peter Kuznick. https://t.co/UgR13plfl6
Zelensky stated the need to prepare a plan of negotiations with Russia for the second “peace summit” within several months. Ukraine, he said, does not want to drag out the conflict for years. He also admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had many killed on the battlefield, as… https://t.co/y7QH5zORlp
Discord in NATO over aid to Ukraine: The members would not commit themselves in the long run ▪️Several NATO members are hesitant to commit to a concrete multi-year obligation to finance military aid to Ukraine, writes "Bloomberg". ▪️Despite the initial enthusiasm to support… https://t.co/PGUHNKVfzF
Ukraine’s president urges EU leaders to make good on their arms promises https://t.co/WI8Iu7jSur https://t.co/SHbspUsW08
Ukrainian President's Office publishes text of Ukraine-EU security agreement https://t.co/XLOCNrzdAS
🇺🇦 Zelensky: It is necessary to prepare a plan for negotiations with Russia https://t.co/T7JxiMnsXb
Zelensky is finally changing his tune on the war and claims to want to seek peace with another peace summit. Would be nice if he took this position two years ago. https://t.co/uU1LlOJht5
Ukraine's president called on European Union leaders on Thursday to make good on their pledges to provide military equipment to his war-ravaged country, just days after the bloc launched membership talks with his government. https://t.co/k0NCY65vKC
⚡Zelensky: 'Ukraine doesn't want war to last for years,' looking ahead to 2nd peace summit. A detailed action plan should be prepared to consider at Ukraine's second peace summit in the next months, the president said in Brussels on June 27. https://t.co/LHZjmVckcu
The end is near, Zelensky knows his time is done. It's just insulting however that he just now says this after over half a million Ukrainians died and million and millions more injured and displaced. For this man, his fate should be sealed. What is even more shocking is the… https://t.co/cRoufEKlHp
NATO to give Ukraine ‘something solid’ at summit – NYT https://t.co/xnhfxhLabh https://t.co/Wzz1XwEKuI
At NATO headquarters, President Zelenskyi met with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss preparations for the NATO Washington Summit. The focus was on enhancing NATO's role in coordinating security assistance, training Ukrainian military personnel, and securing long-term… https://t.co/n49WTi8Sg6
"NATO is primarily a defensive military alliance, but there are many steps it can take short of full military action to push back against Russia and boost Ukraine’s war effort," writes @annaborsh. https://t.co/n0vMcJSOBj
Pressure is growing for Zelensky to negotiate and end this war https://t.co/OPF2zlTLjl
⚡️ Borrell: "I have never seen such a strong desire to make a country a member of the European Union as in the case of Ukraine." The EU foreign affairs chief says Ukraine is moving toward EU membership "at the speed of light," according to Ukrinform.
NATO Headquarters. I held a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. The key focus was on preparations for the NATO Washington Summit. We expect decisions to enhance the Alliance's role in coordinating security assistance and training for Ukrainian troops, as well… https://t.co/br6Y3SFqUK
As long as the Ukraine war drags on the possibility of a nuclear catastrophe exists https://t.co/UgR13plNaE
I had a meeting with Slovenia’s Prime Minister Robert Golob. We discussed the finalization of the bilateral security agreement and steps toward securing a just peace for Ukraine. We are grateful to Slovenia for attending the inaugural Peace Summit and joining its communique.… https://t.co/hdFx6FaSVw
Did Zelensky beg for peace? https://t.co/YmK69KplJ5
NATO plans to offer Ukraine a new headquarters to manage its military assistance as a sign the alliance is committed long-term to the country's security, The New York Times reported. https://t.co/12fEAWgUrz
EU allocates €1.9bn of financial support to Ukraine https://t.co/JlYpn9ddtR
Zelensky wants peace now. Too many dead bodies. How much of this could have been prevented if the Biden Admin and Neocons didn’t allow US taxpayer money to be sent to a dead end war. Zelensky will not be remembered well in Ukraine https://t.co/5jLss2vqr0
In Brussels, together with the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, we signed the Joint Security Commitments between Ukraine and the EU. The document enshrines the multilateral long-term commitments… https://t.co/9koF7QDEFr
🇪🇺🇺🇦🚨‼️ Just when zelensky signed a new security agreement, he says they can’t keep the war going? https://t.co/hkeHFmne3h https://t.co/WkfyKEJzWh
Zelenskyy: "The EU has approved a negotiation framework for Ukraine. And negotiations on our country's accession have already begun." https://t.co/jVRRE9WiGn
🇺🇦🇷🇺‼️🚨 "We have many wounded and killed on the battlefield. We must put a settlement plan on the table within a few months” — Zelensky is in trouble? https://t.co/BntdvNkoio
I met with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen. I thanked for the provision of another tranche of €1.9 billion from the Ukraine Facility. We continue to work on the practical implementation of the G7 decision on $50 billion support. I… https://t.co/iVoqNjtcUL
BREAKING Ukraine’s Zelensky: "Many people are dying, we don't have the men to continue the war much longer" "Ukraine does not want the war to continue for many years. We do not have that much time. Many people are dying" he said. He stated that Kiev should develop a… https://t.co/mdtPVv2oJe
🚨🇺🇦🇷🇺ZELENSKY: IT’S TIME FOR PEACE WITH RUSSIA | WE HAVE TOO MANY DEAD PEOPLE “We don't have too much time because we have a lot of wounded and dead people on the battlefield and among civilians. That's why we don't want to have this war continue for years. We want to prepare… https://t.co/WfRiWPdfkf
As we launch accession negotiations with Ukraine, today we also open a new chapter that strengthens our political bond & deepens our security commitment. To reiterate our unshakeable support. To help Ukraine defend itself. To work towards peace. #SlavaUkraini @ZelenskyyUa 🇪🇺🇺🇦 https://t.co/tqm3GSQkam
World Briefing by CJ Williams: Zelensky urges EU leaders to expedite aid to Ukraine as Russia intensifies assaults on civilians and infrastructure, military coup in Bolivia fails as citizens flock to defend president @cjwilliamslat
🇺🇦🇪🇺🇷🇺 “We don’t have too much time. We do not want it to last for years” - Zelensky https://t.co/bN4eY58CU1
On the margins of the European Council, I met President @ZelenskyyUa in Brussels. We evaluated our bilateral relations, including security and economic cooperation. The Ukrainian President informed me about the current situation on the frontline and the state of the Ukrainian… https://t.co/1WU4DNpokK
Zelensky finally admits the devastating casualties Ukraine has suffered and continues to suffer under his Dictatorship. Yet he still rejects Peace with Russia? Once an actor always an actor, as they say. https://t.co/20vzOn0JJ7
Ukraine's president urges EU leaders to make good on their arms promises https://t.co/YTXFVm4mLw
🇪🇺 Zelensky: "Every European nation that shares common European values should be part of the European family. This is true for 🇺🇦Ukraine, 🇲🇩Moldova, ❤️Balkans, 🇬🇪Georgia. I am confident that decisions will be made regarding Belarus (❗️), this nation that in the future should be… https://t.co/zB3pb3vFKe
While in Brussels, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky made a statement that he wants a peace agreement that would end the war as soon as possible. This is his strongest for-peace stance since beginning of the war. Read more about this in my article. https://t.co/M90LNIbxEY
🚨🇺🇦BREAKING: Zelensky finally admits time is running out because there are too many dead and wounded Ukrainians. His handlers have told him it's over. https://t.co/IvMeIo8J0P
During my visit to Brussels for a European Council meeting, I met @eucopresident Charles Michel. The main topics of our meeting were the start of EU accession negotiations and support for Ukraine. I thank @CharlesMichel and all EU leaders for supporting Ukraine’s EU accession… https://t.co/LPyaUn0lal
NATO discusses plan to fund Ukraine with €40 billion a year https://t.co/7Cyrkva508
Signed a bilateral agreement on security co-operation with @ZelenskyyUa today in Brussels. The fight for Ukraine’s freedom is a fight for freedom in Europe and for a world where might doesn't make right. Ukraine must win, and with the long-term help of the free world it will. https://t.co/ks7gyi6g8z
Dear @ZelenskyyUa the opening of accession negotiations was an historic moment. You will find your rightful place in our Union. Today we disburse a new €1.9 billion under the Ukraine Facility. To keep the Ukrainian state running as you fight for freedom. https://t.co/Z5L92AE70C
Dear Volodymyr, Ukraine’s future is the European Union. 🇪🇺 https://t.co/k7pKfCFksI
⚠️ ZELENSKIY: RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE IN KHARKIV REGION THIS SPRING SHOWED EXISTING PRESSURE ON MOSCOW IS NOT ENOUGH
⚡️Ukraine received another disbursement of 1.9 billion euros ($2.03 billion) from the EU's Ukraine Facility on June 27, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said. https://t.co/QaFdolG8bd
🇪🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine received a tranche of 1.9 billion euros from EU under the Ukraine Facility. ❗️Ukraine will receive 50 billion euros in four years: 38.27 billion euros – budget support, 6.97 billion euros – investment fund, 4.76 billion euros – technical and administrative support. https://t.co/hXlygnsnEt
🇺🇦🤔 Despite early Stoltenberg’s enthusiasm that allies would spend at least €40 billion per year on aid for Ukraine, nations are now at loggerheads over how to make the spending commitment work for future years, - Bloomberg ❗️Political and legal hurdles in several capitals… https://t.co/67sgXCmVqt
Taking time out from crushing the filthy barbaric hordes from Putin's kleptocratic shitscape, Zelensky doing some diplomacy in Brussels. https://t.co/iaOgVpnWho
🇺🇦🤔 Despite early Stoltenberg’s enthusiasm that allies would spend at least €40 per year on aid for Ukraine, nations are now at loggerheads over how to make the spending commitment work for future years, - Bloomberg ❗️Political and legal hurdles in several capitals mean that… https://t.co/SbeKLx5WbC
President Zelenskyy arrived at the EU summit in Brussels. https://t.co/EQDDQ91lK0
Welcome back to #EUCO, President Zelenskyy. Our resolve to support Ukraine is as strong as ever. LIVE - statement ahead of Day One of the European Council together with @ZelenskyyUa #EUCO ↓ https://t.co/tyLLfrhmso
The EU is putting it in writing: it's finalizing a long-term security pledge with Ukraine https://t.co/4VRgeoenF0 via @business @AfPalasciano
⚡Zelenskiy says he arrived in Brussels, set to sign security agreement with EU — Reuters
In the past few days, Ukraine has started actual negotiations on EU membership. Today, I am in Brussels to attend a meeting of the European Council and to thank all European leaders for their unity and for affirming the irreversibility of our European course. I will meet with…
🤝 For two years the @BritishArmy and 12 partner nations have trained Ukrainian recruits with little to no military experience on how to be a lethal and survivable force. Providing them with battlefield skills to defend their sovereignty and homeland. 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/W3cyteAVDs
Today, the EU disbursed another €1.9 bln from the #UkraineFacility. Huge thanks to @vonderleyen and whole her team for unwavering support. Total budget support from the EU since the beginning of this year has reached nearly €8 bln, with more to come. Grateful for your…
🇺🇦 Enhancing #Ukraine's Defense: #NATO's New Integrated Military Aid Mission #NSATU @NATO https://t.co/ojGqM0yTtH
NATO member states are discussing Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's proposal for a €40 billion-a-year funding plan for Ukraine, but some allies remain skeptical. Several NATO countries are hesitant to commit to multi-year military aid expenditures, with some preferring to… https://t.co/boMn0qn9vQ
NYT: NATO to launch structure to coordinate aid to Ukraine A new headquarters for managing military aid to Ukraine will be offered at the upcoming NATO summit in Washington, D.C. This will guarantee the alliance's long-term commitment to the country's security, which has been… https://t.co/Wc4x5NOPwH
Yet more hollow and irrelevant promises: EU will sign a long term security commitment with Ukraine today. However no new pledges are expected, but it will include provision of military equipment and training of Ukrainian forces. The numbers are likely to be miniscule. The…
The New York Times reports that NATO wants to give Kyiv “something significant” and reassure Zelensky with the promise of a “bridge to the alliance” before the NATO summit, while maintaining its position that it is not the time for Ukraine to join the union https://t.co/yGfZbXwkpR
The EU is putting it in writing: it's finalizing a long-term security pledge with Ukraine https://t.co/uBwEvK6Fuh
RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Pleased to meet with our counterparts in the Swedish Parliament and @SWEambUSA to discuss Russia's brutal war, and other global security issues with our new NATO Ally. https://t.co/3OGXmO2jzf
Some NATO countries are reluctant to commit to multi-year deliveries of military aid to Ukraine " Political and legal obstacles in several NATO member countries mean that governments will probably have to reassess their goals every year and assess whether to increase or… https://t.co/1kqYAsGNPY
Not all NATO countries want to take on long-term commitments to Ukraine's military aid - Bloomberg https://t.co/hxrmGD0lpp https://t.co/ciIUq4leuN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signaled Wednesday that he is getting tough on officials he suspects are shirking their duties in the war with Russia that is now in its third year. https://t.co/yG4CKplQEI
It was an honor to join some of my @HouseForeign colleagues at the @EUAmbUS Residence to discuss the shared challenges facing the E.U. and the U.S. and our enduring commitment to supporting Ukraine in its fight for freedom. https://t.co/KwkVu2u266
Officials say Kyiv won’t get membership negotiations at the coming NATO summit, but the alliance will announce a structure to coordinate aid over the longer term. https://t.co/qUKimHUjuz
"Bridge to NATO" to provide Ukraine with membership when there is political will – White House https://t.co/9FDwspL3Bg
⚡️Several #NATO allies are avoiding making concrete multi-year commitments to military aid for #Ukraine, Bloomberg reported. The alliance's countries are currently debating and negotiating how to ensure the fulfillment of spending commitments in the coming years.
As Russia’s invasion enters a third summer, Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky juggles domestic and international priorities even as Ukrainians and Western allies agree: Russia can’t be allowed to win https://t.co/eCBjz9Z7KD https://t.co/eCBjz9Z7KD
Several NATO allies are balking at committing to a specific multi-year spending pledge on military aid for Ukraine that’s aimed at giving Kyiv more predictability over the long term https://t.co/Jx7xfMlitY