Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky rejected any peace plan that would turn the war in Ukraine into a frozen conflict, with a visit to Kyiv by Lithuanian President Kitanas Nausicaa and an announcement that his country would buy two aircraft. Defense systems and their supply to Ukraine.
Zelensky attacks Putin
Zelensky’s comments came in a speech he delivered to parliament on Ukraine’s Constitution Day. He said Ukraine was “moving towards victory” and added that Russia’s leaders should not escape justice after waging war on his country.
Don’t turn off the conflict
Zelensky indicated that he still opposes any peace plan that preserves the gains Russia has made on the ground since it began its military operation in February 2022.
Zelensky proposed a 10-point peace “formula” that included restoring Ukraine’s territorial integrity, withdrawing Russian forces, and restoring Ukrainian state borders. The plan includes returning to Ukraine’s borders in 1991 after gaining independence from the former Soviet Union.
Kevil noseda
Lithuania’s president, Gitanas Nauseda, met his Ukrainian counterpart in Kiev on Wednesday, where they discussed the agenda of the upcoming NATO summit, Ukraine’s desire to join it, and European support for Ukraine.
Lithuania is one of the strongest supporters of Ukraine joining NATO and the European Union, calling for its membership in both organizations.
Noseda’s office said in a statement that Noseda will travel to Brussels to attend the EU leaders’ summit today Thursday and tomorrow Friday.
On Wednesday, Lithuania announced the purchase of two advanced Norwegian missile systems “Nassams” for Ukraine.
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“NASAMS launchers will come to Ukraine in the near future,” Noseda said on Facebook.
“Even in situations like this, when stocks run out, we see opportunities to help our friends,” he said in a separate video post.
Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvidas Anauskas indicated that the deal is worth 9.8 million euros ($10.7 million).
On Twitter, on Wednesday, Zelensky expressed his “thanks” to Noseda. “This is an important and timely contribution to protecting Ukraine’s skies and saving Ukrainian lives,” he said. Together to achieve success.
Norway will provide Ukraine with support equipment for NASAMs missiles, the Ministry of Defense said. Lithuania will also send 10 M113 armored vehicles to Ukraine. Lithuanian military aid (including munitions) amounts to more than 500 million euros, the Defense Ministry said.
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