Did you miss the latest events on the war in Ukraine? 20 Minutes takes stock for you every evening. Between the strong declarations, the progress on the front and the results of the fighting, here is the main part of this Friday, the 947th day of the conflict.
Fact of the day
Volodymyr Zelensky met Donald Trump at Trump Tower this Friday. Present in New York this week, the Ukrainian president was criticized by the Republican candidate for his ability to obtain money from the United States, the latest aid of 8 billion dollars obtained on Thursday. “Every time he comes to our country, he leaves with 60 billion dollars,” the billionaire quipped.
During today’s meeting, the former US president assured: “This war should never have taken place, but we are going to resolve it. » It remains to be seen whether he will do it in 24 hours as he previously boasted.
Today’s statement
« My support for the Ukrainian people is unwavering. » »
Zelensky didn’t come for nothing. Before his meeting with Donald Trump, he had an interview with Kamala Harris, the Democratic candidate. Joe Biden’s vice-president reaffirmed her commitment to Ukraine and put a stone in the golf of her presidential opponent: “There are people in my country who would like to force Ukraine to abandon large portions of its sovereign territory, which would require Ukraine to declare itself neutral, and which would demand that Ukraine renounce military relations with other countries. » Adding: “These proposals are the same as those of Putin and they are not peace proposals. These are proposals for capitulation, which is dangerous and irresponsible. »
The number of the day
200 km. The new NATO base, located in Finland, is close to the Russian border. In Mikkeli, we will therefore find the new NATO headquarters for the Northern European land command unit. “Finland is sending Russia the message that it is a full member of NATO and NATO plays a very important role in the defense of Finland,” said Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen. during a press conference. Finland and Russia share 1,340 km of borders.
The trend
Berlin confirmed this Friday the visit to Germany of American President Joe Biden, from October 10 to 12, during which a meeting of Ukraine’s allied countries will take place on military support for the country. This meeting – where more than 50 states will meet to coordinate military support for Ukraine – should take place in Ramstein, in the southwest of the country
At the last such meeting earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky came in person and asked the allies for additional weapons to repel advancing Russian forces. Berlin could not confirm whether he would participate again.
