Ukraine's leader visited Britain on Wednesday, winning a pledge to train Ukrainian pilots on Nato fighter jets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
While he has dialled in to every EU summit since, it would be the first time he had sat in one room with all the national leaders of the bloc since Feb 24, 2022.
“We badly need as of now, as of yesterday, long-range artillery, all types of artillery ammunition. Ammunition, ammunition, ammunition, we use plenty of ammunition every day,” the Ukrainian official said. The 27 EU leaders meet for what is called a European Council summit on Thursday to discuss more sanctions against Russia for waging the war on Ukraine, ways to hold Moscow accountable for attacking its neighbour, as well as whether and how to use Russian assets frozen in Europe to finance rebuilding Ukraine.
“We are absolutely sure the decision to start accession negotiations can be taken this year,” said the official.EU countries, however, have warned there is no fast-track to accession and told Ukraine it must step up its fight against corruption, among other reforms, stressing that becoming a member country is a complex process that takes years.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Zelensky vows changes will bolster Ukraine amid defence minister uncertaintyThis comes as Russia advances for the first time in six months in the east. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Ukraine's Zelensky to visit UK to meet PM SunakThe UK announced plans to increase training and the flow of military supplies to Ukraine Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Ukraine's President Zelensky appeals to world for combat aircraftThe British government said on Wednesday it would offer advanced training for Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and marines. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Britain says Microsoft's 'Call of Duty' deal could harm gamersLONDON :Britain's antitrust regulator said on Wednesday its in-depth probe had found that Xbox maker Microsoft's $69-billion purchase of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard raised competition concerns about cloud and console gaming.The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the deal could weaken th
Read more »
New British stamp with image of King Charles unveiledLONDON — New 'everyday' stamps featuring the image of King Charles were revealed for the first time on Wednesday (Feb 8), the latest item in Britain to get a makeover following the death of Queen Elizabeth. From coins and banknotes and to the official royal cypher used by the government, Britain has been slowly introducing replacements featuring the new monarch...
Read more »
US V-P Kamala Harris to map out next steps to aid Ukraine at Munich meetingThe trip comes as Russia’s invasion nears the one-year mark. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »