Ukraine war, day 792. Zelensky warns Russia plans to disrupt Swiss peace summit

UPDATE The European Commission proposes sanctions on ships transporting North Korean military equipment to Russia

The European Commission will propose sanctions against ships that deliver North Korean military equipment to Russia, as well as against oil tankers that violate the price ceiling imposed by the G7 countries for Russian oil, notes PravdaUAciting the Reuters agency.

The commission is finalizing its proposal for a 14th package of sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Western powers have accused North Korea of ​​supplying weapons, including ballistic missiles and ammunition, to fuel Russia’s war machine, the source said.

UPDATE The US confirms that it has sent long-range missiles to Ukraine

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed the information that appeared in the public space according to which the US sent long-range missiles to Ukraine.

He also confirmed that Washington would send more missiles.

Ukrainian troops are under severe pressure on the battlefield, and Russia could make new tactical gains, he warned, according to Sky News.

UPDATE What is included in the US military package of one billion dollars for Ukraine

The package of security assistance for Ukraine announced by the US administration on Wednesday includes, among other things, missiles for the RIM-7 and Stinger systems, ammunition for HIMARS, NATO-standard shells, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and other weapons and equipment, it is stated in – an official statement from the Pentagon, quoted by Ukrinform.

According to the document, this package will “support Ukraine’s ability to defend its front lines, protect its cities and counter Russia’s continuous attacks”.

UPDATE Ukraine and Portugal begin discussions on the security agreement

Ukraine and Portugal began, on Wednesday, negotiations on a draft bilateral security agreement, according to an announcement by the Presidential Office.

More than 30 countries have so far joined the Group of Seven (G7) Joint Statement of Support for Ukraine. Great Britain, Germany, France, Denmark, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Finland and Latvia have already signed bilateral agreements with Kyiv, writes The Kyiv Independent.

The Portuguese and Ukrainian officials also discussed an upcoming peace summit in Switzerland, Ukraine’s 10-point peace formula and how to involve the countries of the Global South in its implementation, according to the statement.

UPDATE The coalition for drones collects half a billion euros for the purchase of drones for Ukraine

Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds announced in a post on the X platform that a drone coalition, jointly led by the UK and Latvia, has raised more than €500 million to buy drones for Ukraine.

The drone coalition was established in January to strengthen Ukraine’s arsenal of unmanned aerial vehicles. Seven countries, apart from the founding states, have joined the alliance, including Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Sweden, Estonia and Denmark, notes The Kyiv Independent.

ORIGINAL NEWS:

According to Zelenski, Kiev will inform the allied states of Russia’s plans, so that the event can take place without episodes of disruption.

The leader from Kiev emphasized that Russia has a specific plan to disrupt the peace summit in Switzerland and that it is important that this be countered.

“We have precise information from the intelligence services, specific data according to which Russia not only wants to disrupt the peace summit, but also has a specific plan how to do this, how to reduce the number of participating countries, how to act to ensure that there is no peace for even longer,” Zelenskiy said during a meeting with the heads of foreign missions and international organizations, according to The Kyiv Independent.

“And together we must counter this, we must work in unity for a just peace,” he said.

At the summit in Switzerland, participants are expected to discuss Kiev’s 10-point peace formula and create a joint document on steps to be taken to restore Ukraine’s sovereignty.

The event is scheduled to take place in mid-June, where representatives from 80-100 countries are expected to take part in the discussions.