April 20, 2022 6:22 p.m
Gentiloni: “Europe aims for energy independence”
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further complicated the picture, but only confirms the need for Europe to continue down the energy conversion and renewables path achieve energy independence“. He said it Paolo Gentiloni, Commissioner for the Economy, in a video message at the Congress of Fim Cisl in Turin. “We have responded with strength and humanity, welcoming refugees already 4 million and investing in energy independence and common defence. a new phase of the European Constitution,” he added.
April 20, 2022 6:10 p.m
Michel: “Statement on Ukraine in the EU by June”
“The Commission is expected to publish its opinion by the end of June” on the Ukrainian responses opinion poll compiled by Kyiv for the candidacy to EU member country. That said EU Council President Charles Michel at a press conference in Kyiv. Shortly before, President Volodymyr Zelenskyi had defined Ukraine’s membership of the Union as “a priority”.
Apr 20, 2022 6:08 p.m
Moscow: “Crimea and Donbass in negotiations”
“Recognition of current territorial realities, including Crimea’s belonging to Russia and the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk republics,” remains the focus of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. This was stated by the spokesman for the Moscow Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, which states that a draft Russian agreement was presented in Kyiv on April 15, but Ukrainian negotiators “try to prolong the negotiation process by refusing to take a constructive approach” and “sometimes simply refuse to react immediately to the proposals of the Russian side”. Interfax Reports
Apr 20, 2022 5:57 p.m
Michel: “Sooner or later we will also hit Russian oil and gas”
“Putin will not be able to destroy Ukraine’s sovereignty and not even split the EU. I already said it: sooner or later we will also hit Russian oil and gas. We have already decided that we want to end our dependence on Russia and we are working on it.” That said the President of the EU Council Karl Michael at a press conference from Kyiv on those who asked him about Germany’s possible halt to further energy sanctions against Moscow.
April 20, 2022 5:30 p.m
Putin: “We will improve life in Donbass as we did in Crimea”
“I said it from the beginning: the purpose of this operation is to help our people who live there Donbass“. He said it Wladimir Putin, quoted by the BBC, reaffirming his belief that Russia will achieve its military goals in eastern Ukraine. “We will act consistently and ensure that life gradually returns to normal and changes for the better, just as your life has been going on Sevastopol” the Kremlin leader added, addressing a girl from Crimea during an event promoting Russia.
Apr 20, 2022 5:27 p.m
Michel: “We want Kyiv to win”
“We want Ukraine to win and we are determined to do everything we can to support Kyiv. We will stand by “Ukraine” in the reconstruction process. That said the President of the EU Council Karl Michael at a press conference from Kyiv. “We fight for the fundamental values of the EU and democracy. It will also be important to collect evidence of the crimes committed, he added.
Apr 20, 2022 5:24 p.m
Zelenskyy: “EU blocks Russian oil or futile measures”
“We call on Europe to do this This includes the oil embargo in the sixth package of sanctions, otherwise it will remain an empty measure”. This was stated by the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky during the press conference with President of the European Council Charles Michel. “We are grateful to the EU for the five packages of sanctions that have already been adopted, but in our opinion they are not enough to underwrite the financing of Vladimir Putin’s war,” added Zelenskyy, clarifying that at some point gas will also have to be sanctioned.
April 20, 2022 5:19 p.m
Putin: “WTO action against illegitimate sanctions”
The Russian President Wladimir Putin ordered the government to prepare by June 1st a “strategy” with which To fly it will respond within the International Trade Organization (WTO) to Western sanctions, which it defines as “illegitimate” and “contrary to WTO principles”. This is reported by the Russian authorities.
Apr 20, 2022 4:58 p.m
Moscow tests new Sarmat missile
Russia today said it had successfully tested a new ICBM that Sarmat, which the Department of Defense says is capable of “penetrating any existing or future missile defense system.” president Wladimir Putin He said the new missile will give Russia security guarantees “against current threats” and “make those who threaten Russia think.” The launch was from the base Plesetsk800 kilometers north of To flyand the missile flew over much of Russia’s vast territory to meet the Kura linein the Kamchatka Krai, inFar East. Congratulating the armed forces, Putin said, according to TASS reports, that “for a long time this weapon will be unique in the world.”