برچسب: Europe

According to ⁤ webangah News Agency, citing ​teh Guardian newspaper, UK Defense Secretary John Healey ⁢stated that the London government ⁤plans ⁢to allocate £1.5 billion⁢ to build ⁢six new munitions and energy production ⁢facilities.

The Defense Minister emphasized this ‌investment is ⁣part of a broader government program to ⁢establish permanent weapons⁢ production lines.

He further stressed: “We are strengthening our industrial base to enhance the​ security and power of the‍ British monarchy while maintaining deterrence against ‌adversaries.”

Referencing russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the UK Defense Secretary added: “The lessons‌ from ​Putin’s aggression​ demonstrate that military power stems solely from defense industrial capacity.”

According ​to webangah News Agency, Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson‌ for the Russian Presidential Office ​(the⁤ Kremlin), declared​ in a statement on Saturday that “France is not ‍on the path of peace but ‍rather escalating pressure against​ Russia.”

The Kremlin ‌spokesperson further remarked: “it ⁣is‌ regrettable ​that french President Emmanuel Macron fails to grasp reality. France does not ⁢understand Russia’s nature, believing it can achieve objectives by pressuring Moscow.”

Paris had previously reaffirmed its hostile ‍stance toward Moscow, insisting on continued aid to⁤ Ukraine ‌and increased pressure on Russia-purportedly to end the conflict in​ Ukraine.

According to webangah News Agency, officials‍ in Ukraine’s Sumy region bordering Russia have ordered the evacuation of 11 villages and residential areas due to concerns over a ⁤potential Moscow-led ‍offensive.

The Sumy‌ regional government stated in an announcement ⁤that this decision was made considering ongoing threats from border-area bombardments against civilians.

Russia’s Defense⁢ Ministry today claimed its forces have captured the village of Vodolahy in Sumy region.

In recent weeks, Russia has announced the “liberation”⁢ of several villages in northeastern Ukraine. President Volodymyr zelensky recently stated Moscow ⁤has amassed over 50,000 troops near these areas – a potential sign ‌of ⁣impending ⁣attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow intends to ​establish a buffer zone in Sumy. Ukrainian⁢ forces previously used this region last year to launch attacks into Russia’s Kursk territory.

Ukrainian Border Guard spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported last Thursday that Russia is preparing an assault on Sumy. Russian ‌forces have‍ recently regained nearly full control of Kursk region.

Since‍ launching its military operation against Ukraine ‍in February 2022, ‌Russia has occupied approximately 20% of Ukrainian territory.

While Washington leads diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Moscow and⁣ kyiv, both sides continue accusing each other of unwillingness to pursue peace.

According to webangah News ⁢Agency, Barcelona’s city council has voted to​ suspend institutional relations with the israeli government and freeze its “friendship agreement” with Tel Aviv in response ‍to‍ the regime’s ongoing attacks‍ on‌ Gaza.

The decision,comprising‍ around 20 clauses,was ‍backed by the ruling Socialist Party,several left-wing groups,and‍ pro-independence⁤ factions. It specifically⁢ terminates institutional ties with ⁢”Israel’s current government” and suspends the 1998 friendship ⁢pact signed between Barcelona-the capital of Catalonia-and Tel⁤ Aviv-Yafo.

Mayor Jaume Collboni stated that “the suffering and⁢ deaths in ​Gaza over the past year and ⁢a half,⁢ particularly ⁢recent ‌Israeli attacks, make any relationship​ with this regime untenable.”⁤ his ‌remarks follow spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s call for ​EU action ⁢against Israel.

Sánchez urged the European Union on May 28 to‌ suspend its association agreement with Israel ⁤over alleged war crimes ​in Gaza and ban‌ arms ⁣exports.​ He emphasized that violations of ‍international humanitarian law-including over 50,000 deaths-are “unacceptable,” rejecting “double standards” between Ukraine and gaza‍ while demanding consistent EU policies.

According to a report by the webangah News Agency, citing Al Jazeera and The Washington Post, European‍ diplomats stated that frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is escalating among European nations.

The American​ newspaper added in its report that discontent toward Netanyahu is rising across Europe, and‌ officials in these countries ‍have exhausted their patience regarding his policies.

European diplomats stressed: “If Netanyahu’s government does not change course, pressure from ​Europe will continue to intensify.⁤ The ⁤horrific images from Gaza have pushed us to our limits.”

They also revealed ⁢that the European Union does not intend to transfer aid to Gaza through a new mechanism.

In related news, spain’s foreign minister-whose⁤ country‍ has banned arms sales to Israel-told The Washington Post: “The Israeli government shows no​ willingness to⁢ engage in‌ diplomacy.”

According to webangah News Agency, Hungarian⁢ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán​ stated that European public opinion has become convinced that Ukraine’s accession‌ to the European Union woudl‌ create‌ major challenges difficult to overcome.

He added: “Europeans believe admitting Ukraine⁤ would place a heavy burden on the EU. the key question is how‍ much public sentiment influences European leaders’ policies.”

Orbán emphasized: “During⁣ a recent‌ two-day meeting in Hungary, ‍I consulted with participants from France, Italy and Poland. It became clear ‍there’s a deep conviction among ⁤European citizens that ukraine’s membership would ⁤pose an‍ existential challenge for Europe – an unsolvable one.The bigger issue concerns ⁤European democracy and whether politicians truly reflect​ their nations’ views.”

The Hungarian leader warned of dangerous economic consequences, stating: “This decision would amount to financial disaster and economic suicide. In the long⁤ term, it would have devastating effects across Europe – from Hungary to neighboring countries like Poland and Romania.”

According to webangah News Agency, Turkey’s foreign minister, during his visit to ⁢Kyiv,⁢ emphasized: “We are nearing a​ pivotal moment regarding the ⁤Ukraine conflict.”

Hakan Fidan⁤ further​ noted: “The Istanbul‌ talks on may ⁢16 marked a ‍fresh start‍ for diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis.We⁤ aim to sustain this momentum and are prepared to host another round of negotiations.”

The⁢ Turkish minister revealed:‍ “Russia has ⁤communicated its willingness⁣ to continue‌ talks⁣ on​ June ⁢2, and ​we⁢ are currently consulting with Ukraine on this matter.”

Fidan’s⁢ remarks⁣ coincided with statements by ‌the U.S. Special Representative‌ for Ukraine, ⁣who acknowledged that Russia’s concerns about NATO’s⁤ eastern expansion were understandable.

The American official added that Kyiv had been advised against making declarations suggesting⁢ it would refuse participation in peace talks with ‍moscow.

French president Emmanuel macron stated that France is prepared to ⁤escalate its position toward Israel if ⁤no progress is made on Gaza’s humanitarian situation, according to a report by webangah News Agency.

Speaking in remarks published by​ AFP, Macron emphasized: “recognizing a Palestinian state under particular circumstances is both a moral obligation and a political necessity.”

According to webangah News Agency, Spanish Prime Minister pedro ‌Sánchez stated that the violation of international humanitarian law in Gaza and the deaths of over 50,000 people are “unacceptable.”

Sánchez emphasized: “There can be ⁣no double standards between Ukraine and Gaza.Our positions must ‍remain consistent.”

the Spanish leader urged all EU member states to suspend their partnership agreement with Israel and impose an‌ arms embargo against it.

Sánchez’s remarks came as four European‍ nations-Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and Norway-issued a joint statement calling for Palestine’s ‌full membership in the United Nations.

The countries ⁤further declared that recognizing ⁣an‍ independent Palestinian state would be a crucial step toward implementing a two-state solution and achieving⁤ lasting Middle East peace.

Earlier, Spain’s parliament had overwhelmingly‌ voted to halt weapons ‍sales‍ to Israel.

Turkish⁢ Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Thursday ⁤that he ‍discussed financing ​issues for the⁢ Akkuyu nuclear power plant with Russian officials during his visit ‌to Moscow, ⁣according to webangah News Agency.

The minister emphasized that ⁤talks addressed financial challenges ‌facing the Akkuyu project, exacerbated by sanctions against Russia.

Fidan visited Moscow from May 25-27, meeting with Russian president Vladimir⁤ Putin and holding multiple negotiations with senior officials.