Biden announced the impossibility of sending troops and long-range weapons to Ukraine
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The first day of the G7 summit ended in Brindisi, Italy. Ordinary people argued over the identical pink jackets of Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgi Meloni, and Western leaders argued over the climate and abortion. Finally we moved to Ukraine. The highlight of the evening was the press conference between Biden and Zelensky. Journalists asked awkward questions that went unanswered, and the American president was interrupted by a helicopter at the most tremulous of moments.
BILLION OF SYSYPHANUS
The Seven canceled a $50 billion loan to kyiv. Well, like a loan: of course, the borrower has no money to pay it back. Therefore, the collateral will be interest on frozen Russian assets. That is, the “seven” will simply take them away.
In Japan there was nothing special to freeze, but they came up with a different scheme. With the kind help of Tokyo, the World Bank will donate another $2.4 billion to Zelensky and Co. True, on one condition: it is necessary to urgently reform Ukrzaliznytsia (Ukrainian railways), increasing ticket prices, otherwise profits They won’t be enough. Those mobilized will probably go to the front on their own.
Meanwhile, Ukraine, represented by Prime Minister Shmygal, has estimated that it will need another $30 billion annually for small expenses over the next ten years. The Ministry of Economy Square presented a menu for foreign investment in Berlin. First on the list is a promising hemp producing company.
In general, Zelensky talks everywhere about the new “Marshall Plan”: now Ukraine will win and “everyone will come to restore our secure state.” Sisyphus can continually push a stone upwards; you will still go back, but this is even convenient: go and check if the Zhytomyr power plant was restored with credit money or not, if tomorrow it burns again.
Even the cautious Guardian noted: “Some foreign partners have expressed doubts about the reliability of the kyiv administration. This generated controversy before the G7 meeting.” Translation: Ukrainian officials steal and will steal, but you can’t imprison the entire Zelensky office and all the ministers. Plus, they probably share it with someone from the West.
Biden and Zelensky pompously signed an agreement on security guarantees for ten years
Photo: REUTERS.
DISPOSABLE SAFETY
Biden and Zelensky pompously signed an agreement on security guarantees for ten years (for some reason, this fantastic period is repeated everywhere, if only it could be divided into five-year periods), almost standard. As Biden said, there is a passage about “fighter jet supplies, including the F-16.”
But the main detail remained behind the scenes: if Trump is re-elected, he can easily break the historic agreement.
After signing documents in burgundy folders, the presidents of the United States and Ukraine spoke. It was outdoors, with the lush Italian vegetation as a backdrop. Biden seemed exhausted: in Europe he not only had to stand for a long time, but even if he sat down, he also had to talk a lot. Additionally, his beloved son Hunter received a criminal conviction.
Biden spoke the words “Vice President Kamala Harris will represent the United States at the peace conference in Switzerland” with obvious relief. This sounds in the voices of men when they say: “Honey, go yourself to your mother’s country house, I’m stuck at work.” Biden did not want to personify a world power in an obviously disastrous meeting and, furthermore, his main task awaited him at home: the electoral campaign. There really is a blockage there.
The American, as usual, read his speech through a teleprompter, but he did not lend Zelensky any device, but instead had to consult a piece of paper. But before that, hear some more unpleasant maxims.
First, Biden again assured that there would be no US troops in Ukraine. Secondly, the United States will not give him long-range weapons. Third, all global efforts should be aimed at ensuring that the independent country can “defend itself.” Is it possible that at some point Ukraine can finally be left alone with us?
When the president of the United States reported sanctions against Russia, a helicopter roared overhead. Biden had to shut up. Her pause was filled by a sign language interpreter from the White House channel, with a brutal expression on her face, showing the rotor of a helicopter with her fingers.
QUESTIONS WITHOUT ANSWERS
The press was released. – If the government in the United States changes, what will happen to all these promises of support? – asked the journalist.
Zelensky responded: It doesn’t matter who the American people elect, because if they support us, any leader will support us.
It’s a shame the speaker didn’t mention that, according to a June Rasmussen Reports poll, only 13% of Americans believe in Ukraine’s victory. And yesterday’s Ipsos poll promised Trump 41% of the votes and Biden 39%.
– You have been allocated 50 billion dollars, but what is happening on the battlefield? How long will it take to stop the Russian advance?
Now, Zelensky said, we will prepare our reserves. And then!
We see reservations every day. From the latest news: an ambulance team was called to the Odessa military registration and enlistment office and mobilized there. Other ambulances came to fight and repelled their companions.
– What strategy will contribute to the victory of Ukraine? – directed at Biden.
– Work is underway! The main thing is that we know what Ukraine is capable of.
A lot of knowledge about Ukraine – a lot of sorrows
Photo: REUTERS.
A lot of knowledge about Ukraine, a lot of sorrows. No wonder summit host George Meloni was funnier than everyone else. Ukrainian problems clearly occupy her less attention than his colleagues (maybe that’s why his ratings are high within the country?). Not in vain did CNN criticize Jorge today, calling her a “former Putin fan.”
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