THE WIRE OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2023: The latest news from the war in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine continues to wreak havoc, with new Russian bombings killing five people in the south and east of the country. Despite this, Ukraine remains committed to joining NATO, as evidenced by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg’s visit to kyiv. Meanwhile, the European Union is extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees and France is seeking to strengthen its support by establishing industrial partnerships with Ukraine. Here is a recap of the thread from September 28, 2023.
Russian bombings have once again hit Ukraine, killing five people in the south and east of the country. Three women lost their lives in a bombing in Kherson, while two people were killed in an attack on Krasnohorivka in the Donetsk region. These attacks demonstrate Russia’s determination to maintain its intervention in Ukraine, despite international pressure.
At the same time, the European Union decided to extend the temporary protection granted to Ukrainian refugees by one year, allowing them to remain in the EU until March 2025. The extension aims to provide certainty to the millions of people who fled Ukraine to find refuge in Europe. The EU is committed to supporting the Ukrainian people for as long as necessary.
France, for its part, is seeking to strengthen its support for Ukraine by establishing industrial partnerships with the country. French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu stressed the need for France to demonstrate endurance in its aid to Ukraine, given the expected duration of the conflict. The goal is to move from a simple transfer of military equipment to a long-term collaboration between the industries of the two countries.
Finally, during his visit to kyiv, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that Ukraine was “closer than ever” to joining NATO. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed confidence in Ukraine’s future membership in the Alliance. This demonstrates Ukraine’s determination to strengthen its ties with NATO to ensure its security in the face of Russian aggression.
In short, the situation in Ukraine remains tense, with new deadly bombings, but Ukraine continues to seek support from its international partners. The EU is extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees, France is seeking to step up aid through industrial partnerships, and Ukraine is moving ever closer to NATO. The issue of Ukraine remains relevant and continues to attract the attention of the international community.