2022-05-23, 02:42 PM
More aggressive actions against Putin and Russia. 
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Lithuania aims naval coalition to lift Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports, UK supports.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister proposed a plan for a maritime coalition to lift the Russian blockade of the Black Sea on Ukrainian grain exports during talks with the U.K. Foreign Secretary.
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Several countries announced new donations of critically needed artillery systems and ammunition including Italy, Greece, Norway, and Poland.
Highlights: 2nd Contact Group (#Ukraine) meeting:
20 countries new mil. packages
DNK: 1 Harpoon coastal missile launcher & missiles
CZE: attack helicopters, tanks, rocket systems
ITA, GRE, NOR, POL: artillery & ammo
UK: key coordinating role
Next meeting: 15 June, Brussels
This 2nd meeting: 47 countries, at Ministers of Defence and Chiefs of Defence level. Ukraine attends of course. All NATO Allies take part, plus several others. New countries joining for the first time at this meeting: Austria, Bosnia, Colombia, Ireland, Kosovo.
Highlights of pledges made: artillery, art. ammunition, coastal defence systems, tanks, other armoured vehicles; as well as training for UA forces and supporting sustainment of UA forces (likely many aspects, e.g. fuel, spare parts, repair and maintenance services, tech.)
Sec. Austin reported that 20 countries pledged new mil. assistance packages. He highlighted:
DNK: 1 Harpoon coastal missile launcher & missiles
CZE: attack helicopters, tanks, rocket systems
ITA, GRE, NOR, POL: artillery systems & ammunition
UK: coordination role
Momentum of aid since 26 April assessed positive.
Important topics: progress towards meeting Ukraine's priority requirements, deconfliction of deliveries on the ground, how to help Ukraine to maintain and sustain its defensive capabilities.
Clear sense of need to keep up the momentum, and that this war matters for all free nations, including beyond Europe.
Note shift in US force presence, Gen. Milley reported US personnel under EUCOM (area of op. = Europe) went from 78K last autumn to 102K now - all domains.
Nature of Ukraine reqs not strongly changed from previous conf. - long-range artillery, tanks, other armoured vehicles, drones - and coastal defences.
US not ready to clarify on HIMARS at this time.
No US intent on presence in Ukraine or Black Sea at this time.
Gen. Milley also noted he is in contact with RUS counterpart, focus on controlling escalation risks.
End state / borders issue: Clarity from US that Ukraine alone determines desired end state.
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Lithuania aims naval coalition to lift Russian blockade of Ukrainian ports, UK supports.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister proposed a plan for a maritime coalition to lift the Russian blockade of the Black Sea on Ukrainian grain exports during talks with the U.K. Foreign Secretary.
...
Several countries announced new donations of critically needed artillery systems and ammunition including Italy, Greece, Norway, and Poland.
Highlights: 2nd Contact Group (#Ukraine) meeting:
20 countries new mil. packages
DNK: 1 Harpoon coastal missile launcher & missiles
CZE: attack helicopters, tanks, rocket systems
ITA, GRE, NOR, POL: artillery & ammo
UK: key coordinating role
Next meeting: 15 June, Brussels
This 2nd meeting: 47 countries, at Ministers of Defence and Chiefs of Defence level. Ukraine attends of course. All NATO Allies take part, plus several others. New countries joining for the first time at this meeting: Austria, Bosnia, Colombia, Ireland, Kosovo.
Highlights of pledges made: artillery, art. ammunition, coastal defence systems, tanks, other armoured vehicles; as well as training for UA forces and supporting sustainment of UA forces (likely many aspects, e.g. fuel, spare parts, repair and maintenance services, tech.)
Sec. Austin reported that 20 countries pledged new mil. assistance packages. He highlighted:
DNK: 1 Harpoon coastal missile launcher & missiles
CZE: attack helicopters, tanks, rocket systems
ITA, GRE, NOR, POL: artillery systems & ammunition
UK: coordination role
Momentum of aid since 26 April assessed positive.
Important topics: progress towards meeting Ukraine's priority requirements, deconfliction of deliveries on the ground, how to help Ukraine to maintain and sustain its defensive capabilities.
Clear sense of need to keep up the momentum, and that this war matters for all free nations, including beyond Europe.
Note shift in US force presence, Gen. Milley reported US personnel under EUCOM (area of op. = Europe) went from 78K last autumn to 102K now - all domains.
Nature of Ukraine reqs not strongly changed from previous conf. - long-range artillery, tanks, other armoured vehicles, drones - and coastal defences.
US not ready to clarify on HIMARS at this time.
No US intent on presence in Ukraine or Black Sea at this time.
Gen. Milley also noted he is in contact with RUS counterpart, focus on controlling escalation risks.
End state / borders issue: Clarity from US that Ukraine alone determines desired end state.
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Kiếp luân hồi có sinh có diệt
Đời vô thường giả tạm hư không
Ngũ uẩn: “Sắc bất dị không”
An nhiên tự tại cho lòng thảnh thơi.
-CT-
願得一心人,
白頭不相離.
Đời vô thường giả tạm hư không
Ngũ uẩn: “Sắc bất dị không”
An nhiên tự tại cho lòng thảnh thơi.
-CT-
願得一心人,
白頭不相離.