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Macron says Kyiv should be allowed to ‘neutralise’ Russian military bases, prompting Putin warning
President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that there would be “serious consequences” if Western countries allowed Ukraine to use their weapons to strike targets in Russia, as sought by Kyiv.

The warning came as French President Emmanuel Macron said Kyiv should be allowed to “neutralise” Russian military bases from where Kremlin troops are firing missiles into Ukraine, and as President Volodymyr Zelensky urged the world not to tire of the war.

Putin’s comments came after some NATO members as well as the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg have called to allow Ukraine to use their arms to step up attacks on Russian soil, after more than two years of war.

“This constant escalation can lead to serious consequences,” Putin said during a visit to Uzbekistan.

“In Europe, especially in small countries, they should be aware of what they are playing with,” he said, noting that many European countries had “small territory” and a “dense population”.

“And this factor, which they should keep in mind before they talk about striking deep into Russian territory, is a serious thing,” he said.

He added that even if Ukraine’s forces carried out the strikes, responsibility for them would lie with Western suppliers of the weapons.

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Ukrainian PM reveals results of talks with allies in Prague
Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has outlined the three topics raised at an informal meeting of some of Kyiv's allies – the leaders of Czechia, Poland, Latvia, Denmark and the Netherlands and a representative of the US – in Prague on 28 May.

Source: European Pravda, citing the Ukrainian government

Details: Shmyhal said the meeting’s attendees discussed the Czech initiative to supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition, which has already raised more than ¤1.6 billion, and agreed on the need for the shells to be delivered as soon as possible.

The second issue was the provision of air defence systems for Ukraine, including Patriots, and the delivery of F-16 fighter jets, which Kyiv expects to receive this summer.

The allies also discussed how to assist Ukraine's defence industry, including setting up joint ventures, "transferring technologies, constructing new businesses in Ukraine, and financing Ukrainian manufacturing".

Shmyhal also thanked the European Union for setting up the Ukraine Assistance Fund under the European Peace Facility (which has not yet been launched due to Hungary's veto) and discussed the upcoming Peace Summit in Switzerland with the allies.

Quote: "I am confident that our high-level talks today will have a very positive outcome for Ukraine on the battlefield and in terms of achieving a just peace," he concluded on Telegram.

Background:
• Earlier, European Pravda reported that Czechia had arranged a meeting between the leaders of some of the countries taking the lead in supplying weapons to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which would focus on the supply of ammunition and permission to hit targets in Russia.
• Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced at this forum that the first batch of artillery shells to be supplied under the Czech-led initiative would arrive in Ukraine "in the coming days".

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Central Asian countries afraid to take part in Peace Summit due to fear of Kremlin – Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that some Central Asian countries are afraid to take part in the upcoming Peace Summit due to fear of the Kremlin.

As Zelenskyy noted in an interview with Central Asian media journalists, "today, none of your countries can have either a military or strategic alliance with Putin."

"You are all under attack 100%. Today, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and other structures are an opportunity to influence your countries. Your countries today do not influence the policies of the Kremlin and Russia. Russia is larger, economically and militarily it is stronger than your countries. And this is always for them maximum opportunity to limit your independence," he said.

"Therefore, I believe that your states have ties at the level of leaders with Russia precisely because they are trying to balance. They are afraid of Putin," the president said.

However, as he noted, this is not just an example of countries in Central Asia or the Global South. This, he said, trend has been observed throughout the world for a long time.

"Everyone found a balance with the Russians, with their policies – economic, military, and so on, so as not to awaken the beast. But the fact is that the beast does not ask anyone: it wakes up when it wants," Zelenskyy said.

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A 40-kilometer section was completed on the Estonian-Russian border
On the control line between Estonia and Russia, the second, almost 40-kilometer-long section has been completed, which means that more than 60 kilometers of the green border are ready, and preparations are currently underway to cover the first section with monitoring equipment, as well as for the construction of the last section.

The second constructed section of the line of control between Estonia and Russia runs from the Luhamaa cordon to Võmmorsk. The 40 kilometer long area is located on hilly and sometimes very swampy terrain. The change is big compared to before.

"To be quite honest, there were places here where even the border guards who had been working for years didn't know exactly where the border was," said Paavo Mikson, head of the Piusa cordon of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA).

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Russia Claims ‘NATO Training for Nuclear Strike on Russian Territory’
After Russia’s recent nuclear weapons drills, the Head of the FSB Border Service blamed NATO in an interview with RIA Novosti for preparing to attack Russia.

^{Vladimir Kulishov, Head of Russia’s Border Service pictured with China’s Defense Minister Wei Fenghe in Beijing on Nov. 21, 2019. Photo: China Ministry of Defense}

General Vladimir Kulishov, First Deputy Director and Head of Russia’s Federal Security Service’s (FSB) Border Service said that NATO was stepping up its training close to Russian borders, which included nuclear drills, in an interview with the Ria Novosti news site on the occasion of Russia’s “Border Guard Day.”

“Near the Russian border, NATO’s reconnaissance activities are increasing, the intensity of operational combat training of the alliance’s troops is growing, during which scenarios for conducting combat operations against the Russian Federation, including the launch of nuclear strikes on our territory, are being worked out,” he said.

Kulishov went on to say: “The situation requires taking appropriate steps to protect and secure our borders.”

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Poland's Surprise: Troop Deployment to Ukraine Possible!
Poland's Foreign Minister, Radoslaw Sikorski, has suggested that Poland should not dismiss the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, as reported by Reuters on Tuesday. However, Sikorski did not specify the potential role that Polish troops would play in Ukraine.

While Ukraine's NATO allies have committed to offering financial and military assistance to Kyiv to defend against a potential Russian invasion, they have generally refrained from considering the deployment of troops to Ukrainian soil.

In response to a question about Poland's readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine, Sikorski stated that it should not be ruled out. He emphasized the importance of keeping Russian President Vladimir Putin uncertain about the intentions of NATO countries.

Earlier in February, French President Emmanuel Macron also acknowledged the possibility of NATO sending troops to Ukraine, highlighting the evolving discussions within the alliance regarding potential military intervention.

It seems the French will send some troops to Ukraine sooner rather than later. Read more about it here.

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Mette F. comes with a clear message
Ukraine can use Danish weapons on Russian territory

Danish arms deliveries to Ukraine
Denmark allows its arms deliveries to Ukraine to be used for attacks on Russian territory if it is in accordance with international law.

Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen emphasized that the use of weapons on Russian targets is permitted when it happens within the rules of war, as Ukraine defends itself against Russian aggression.

This position was confirmed during an international meeting in Prague, where Denmark, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands discussed cooperation. However, the issue of weapons use still divides Ukraine's Western allies.
^{This fact box was generated by Labrador AI and proofread by a journalist.}

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Ukraine downs 13 Russian kamikaze drones overnight Wednesday
Russia’s invasion forces launched 14 one-way attack UAVs of the Shahed-131/136 type at Ukraine overnight Wednesday, May 29.

Ukraine downed 13 of those, Ukrinform reports with reference to the Air Force Command.


All drones were launched from the Primorsk-Akhtarsk region in Russia.

“Fighter aircraft, anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force, mobile fire groups of Ukraine’s Defense Forces, and electronic warfare units were involved in repelling the enemy air raid,” the report reads.

The UAVs were shot down over Mykolaiv, Kirovohrad, and Rivne regions, the Air Force Command wrote.

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Op dinsdag 28 mei 2024 23:04 schreef Discombobulate het volgende:
Je zou toch zeggen dat Oekraïne zo nu onderhand wel even moet gaan winnen?

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Op dinsdag 28 mei 2024 20:39 schreef Delenlill het volgende:
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Despite war raging in Ukraine and countries like North Macedonia, Georgia and Moldova desperately seeking to join the EU, there’s one member country that won’t be helping to defend Europe anytime soon.

That country is Ireland.

Despite bearing responsibility for 16 percent of the EU’s territorial waters, and the fact that 75 percent of transatlantic undersea cables pass through or near Irish waters, Ireland is totally defenseless. And I mean completely unable to protect critical infrastructure, or even pretend to secure its own borders.

Think I’m exaggerating?

Well, Ireland’s “navy” of six patrol vessels is currently operating with one operational ship due to chronic staff shortages. Over one month of naval patrol days were cancelled in the 12 months prior to March 2024 due to staffing shortages. Pay and conditions are so bad that entire classes of Naval Service graduates are being bought out of their contracts by private employers seeking their technical skills.

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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 07:04 schreef Delenlill het volgende:
https://edition.cnn.com/2(...)veto-intl/index.html
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Geen verrassing dat het parlement de veto van de president weggestemd heeft, dat lag in de verwachtingen. Al vraag ik mij af of deze wet ook tegen Russische bedrijven en organisaties geldt. Het zou namelijk wel grappig zijn als Russische bedrijven en zo massaal boetes gaan krijgen.

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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 09:10 schreef Cilantro het volgende:
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Frustrerend voor Oekraïne dit.

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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 08:33 schreef xpompompomx het volgende:

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In het kader van onderzeese kabels is dit artikel van Politico ook wel interessant:
Ireland’s the ultimate defense freeloader
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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 09:52 schreef Perrin het volgende:

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Manman, tekenend weer. En echt schandalig zo onverantwoordelijk.

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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 08:31 schreef xpompompomx het volgende:

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Word je nou nooit eens moe van deze act? Na 2,5 jaar kennen we hem onderhand wel.

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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 09:03 schreef polderturk het volgende:

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Waarom is deze wet zo slecht?

De VS heeft een wet die hierop lijkt

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Op woensdag 29 mei 2024 11:02 schreef Ulx het volgende:
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Olala!