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Russia Today
10-05-2025
- Business
- Russia Today
Ukraine's European backers can't replace US military aid
Ukraine's European sponsors lack the manufacturing capacity to replace US arms supplies to Kiev, the New York Times wrote on Saturday. The administration of US President Donald Trump has shifted from spending billions on supporting Ukraine to focusing on domestic issues. It has also signaled to its European NATO allies that Washington has no interest in propping up the military bloc alone. The NYT noted that the US has not announced a new arms package for Ukraine for more than 120 days. While the Pentagon still has $3.85 billion in armaments earmarked for Kiev under the previous administration, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to answer when asked if the arms would be sent to Ukraine, the newspaper wrote. Kiev is running low on long-range missiles, artillery and, most of all, ballistic aid defense systems – which are mostly manufactured in the US – the NYT wrote, citing a Ukrainian official. While European leaders and investors appear willing to pump more funds into arms manufacturing, 'industry executives and experts predict it will take a decade to get assembly lines up to speed,' according to the newspaper. This comes on the backdrop of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's proposal to mobilize up to €800 billion for military spending in the EU, citing threats from Russia and the inability to rely on long-term US support. The Trump administration has consistently demanded that the European NATO states increase their annual military spending to 5% of GDP, calling the longstanding 2% target insufficient. Russian officials have condemned the steps being taken in Europe toward militarization, and dismissed claims that Moscow intends to attack either the EU or NATO. Moreover, Russia has expressed concern that, rather than supporting the US peace initiatives for the Ukraine conflict, the EU is instead gearing up for war with Russia. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov previously noted that the EU is 'becoming militarized at a record pace,' and said that there was now 'very little difference' between the EU and NATO.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Starmer and Macron reject Russian demands regarding ceasefire: no preconditions
The coalition of the willing has rejected Russia's demand that Western countries halt arms supplies to Ukraine as a condition for a ceasefire, stressing the need for a 30-day ceasefire without preconditions. Source: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing in Kyiv, as reported by European Pravda with reference to Interfax-Ukraine Quote from Starmer: "Putin has in the last few hours sought to put conditions on a ceasefire. It's really important that we make clear that an unconditional ceasefire is a ceasefire without conditions, and we reject the imposition of conditions." Quote from Macron: "It means an unconditional ceasefire in the sky, on land and at sea, that should be long enough and that could be renewable. It should be completed with appropriate provisions for monitoring and with arrangements for the distancing of forces along the line of control [...] with the assistance of all those who want to join." We firmly reject the possibility of making any concessions [...]. And there is no precondition: neither stopping the delivery of arms [...] or any prejudging of any type of negotiation. And we have to be clear that if Russia does not comply, it must face consequences, with additional sanctions and further support for Ukraine." Background: Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia would demand the cessation of US and European arms supplies to Ukraine during any potential ceasefire. Following the summit on 10 May, the coalition of the willing demanded that Russia agree to an unconditional ceasefire for 30 days starting 12 May. The EU and the US plan to ramp up sanctions against Russia if Putin refuses to comply with the ceasefire. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Germany to classify future arms supplies to Ukraine
Germany will significantly restrict information about the weapons it supplies to Ukraine after three years of broad transparency. Source: German news agency dpa, citing government sources, as reported by European Pravda Details: Government sources told dpa that the new administration will "significantly limit information on future arms supplies". The main goal is "not to give the aggressor a military advantage in the war in Ukraine". The restriction of public debate on arms supplies is part of the "tactics of warfare", the sources said. It is not yet clear how the Bundestag will be informed about arms supplies in the future. Background: Notably, the Christian Democratic Union, the Christian Social Union, and the Social Democratic Party of Germany had confirmed in their coalition agreement that they would continue supporting Ukraine before officially taking office. In mid-April, the German government updated the list of military aid provided to Ukraine, including additional air defence equipment, ammunition and drones. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia wants end to arms supplies for Ukraine as ceasefire condition
Russia wants the United States and the European Union to cease their arms supplies to Kiev as a precondition for a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said on Saturday, as European leaders convened in the Ukrainian capital. "Otherwise, it will be an advantage for Ukraine," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in an interview with the US broadcaster ABC. Ukraine would use a ceasefire to continue its "total mobilization" and bring new troops to the front, to train new personnel and give current fighters a rest, Peskov said. "Why should we grant such an advantage to Ukraine?" he asked, arguing that Russia is making progress in its offensive in Ukraine and has the initiative. The spokesman for President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that US President Donald Trump would continue to use his influence on Ukraine and help Moscow to pressure Kiev into talks. However, Ukraine is "trying to escape from negotiations," Peskov said. Putin has recently ordered short-term ceasefires at Easter and around the current celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. The three-day pause in fighting is set to end on Saturday night, although the sides have traded accusations of violating the ceasefire over the past two days.
