Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, is scheduled to speak to the G7 group of developed nations later, and is anticipated to call for the supply of more heavy weaponry.
It comes after a flurry of Russian missile attacks over the weekend on Kyiv and surrounding places, claimed at least one life.
Russia has acquired complete control of Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine. It is aiming for Lysychansk, which is close by.
Rather of merely observing, Zelensky urges his partners to take rapid action
Delaying the delivery of weapons is “an invitation to Russia to attack again and again”, according to Mr. Zelensky. In his daily video address, he demands the installation of air defense systems and fresh sanctions against Russia.
“If partners are truly partners and not onlookers, they must move more quickly”, he added.
The conflict in Ukraine is at the top of the G7 agenda. The states are expected to commit to increasing military assistance to Kiev as well as sanctions against Moscow.
Ukraine’s war is at the top of the G7 agenda
This meeting has a broad agenda. It ranges from combating climate change to assisting developing nations with infrastructure. However, Ukraine continues to dominate.
The G7 leaders are anticipated to give more assistance as well as new penalties to Russia. However, even Boris Johnson who is one of Mr. Zelensky’s most vociferous backers. He concedes that maintaining Ukraine’s sovereignty has serious ramifications for the rest of the globe. It includes rising food and oil prices.
That is why the presidents of South Africa, Indonesia, India, and Senegal have been asked to attend today’s conference to examine what more can be done to combat global inflation. A price ceiling on Russian oil is one option being considered.
Western unity on the situation has deteriorated
Olaf Scholz who is the chancellor of Germany. He states the Russian missile attacks proved it was “correct to stand together and defend Ukrainians.” It is part of an effort by Western politicians to present a united front.
Russian President Vladimir Putin banking on NATO and the G7 to “splinter. But we haven’t and we’re not going to,” US President Joe Biden said earlier.
However, there has been a breakdown in Western solidarity on the conflict in recent weeks. With some leaders discussing long-term ties with Russia. The others are emphasizing steadfast. Moreover a long-term support for Ukraine.
A NATO conference will follow the G7 summit in Bavaria later in Spain. At which Mr. Zelensky is also scheduled to speak.
Putin is still considering controlling Donbas, which is close to Luhansk
Despite denying targeting civilian targets. The Russian defense ministry claims the high-precision weaponry attacks Ukrainian army training facilities. The attacks are an attempt to scare Ukraine before the G7 conference.
After weeks of combat that left most of the industrial city in ruins. Russia has captured Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine.
The neighboring city of Lysychansk is located on higher ground across the Siversky Donets river, is assumed to be where Ukrainian soldiers have relocated. It is one of the few places in the Luhansk region which is still under Ukrainian control.
President Putin claims taking control of the Donbas is Russia’s primary military objective. Luhansk and the neighboring city of Donetsk are close to Donbas area.
