Intensive fights in Pokrovsk: Ukraine defends itself against Russia!

Intensive fights in Pokrovsk: Ukraine defends itself against Russia!

Here are the most important developments on 1,023. Day of the Russia Ukraine War.

On Friday, December 13th, the Situation in Ukraine is bubbling like never before! The struggles for the strategically important city of Pokrovsk reach an alarming level. The Ukrainian military commander warns: the situation is "extremely intense"! After months of Russian attacks, the Ukrainian troops have fended off almost 40 attempts by the Russians in the past 24 hours to break through the lines of defense. Impressive proof of the unshakable resistance of the Ukrainian armed forces!

But that's not all! In a shocking incident, a “clearly characterized” vehicle of the International Atomic Energy Organization (IAEA) in Ukraine was destroyed in a direct drone attack. Rafael Grossi, the head of the IAEA, condemned this attack sharply and spoke of an "intention to harm". A bitter exchange of blows between Kyiv and Moscow about the responsibility for this incident has flared up!

political tensions and diplomatic maneuvers

In the middle of the chaos, the political stage is also moved. Russia's President Vladimir Putin supports the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in his efforts for a Christmas armistice and a significant exchange of prisoners of war. But Kiev reacts to these suggestions with skepticism - another sign of the deep trenches between the parties to the conflict!

In the USA, President Joe Biden has announced a new weapon aid package worth $ 500 million. Foreign Minister Antony flashing emphasizes the importance of this support for Ukraine. At the same time, the designated US President Donald Trump expresses his concerns about the Ukrainian attacks with US weapons deeply in Russia and emphasizes that support for Kiev will be decisive for the termination of the war.

Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk spoke to French President Emmanuel Macron about the opportunity to station foreign troops in Ukraine if there is an armistice. But Tusk makes it clear: "We are currently not planning such measures." Another indication of uncertainty in the region!

The front lines are shifting

Ukrainian President Wolodymyr Selenskyj has met with soldiers in the Zaporizhia region nearby, where Russia increases the pressure on a previously quiet battlefield. Selenskyj's visit is a strong sign of support for the troops that are tirelessly fighting the Russian aggression.

Andriy Jermak, Selenskyj's chief of staff, makes it clear that Kiev is not yet willing to start talks with Russia. The necessary weapons, security guarantees and the international status that Ukraine strives for are missing. In Berlin, seven European Foreign Minister emphasized that Ukraine's path to NATO membership is "irreversible". A clear signal to Moscow!

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte urgently warns: Putin wants to "repay" Ukraine "from the Tiligen map" and next to the next other parts of Europe. He calls on Europeans to urge their governments to increase defense expenditure. The location remains tense and the world watches averted!