Ukraine's FM terms military aid given to Kyiv a 'key investment' for Europe's security

Amid ongoing Moscow-Kyiv war, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has said that military assistance provided to his nation is t "charity." In a guest essay published by  New York Times, Kuleba termed military aid given to Ukraine "a necessary investment" for Europe's long-term security. He asserted that Ukrainian armed forces will emerge from conflict with Russia as one of Europe's "most capable" military forces and work to safeguard security of Europe after "repelling Russian invasion."

Dmytro Kuleba in guest essay reiterated his call on Ukraine's partners to strengn ir support for his country and reject Russian "fake peace proposals". He urged US and European allies to ramp up deliveries of vanced artillery, armoured vehicles and financial assistance to Ukraine. He underscored that Ukrainian forces h "lost some ground" in Luhansk due to Russia's "overwhelming vant in artillery." Kuleba ded that y were w "steily" closing gap with help of heavy weaponry provided by US and or nations. Ukrainian FM Kuleba ted that Russia has t been able to make any "significant gains" in recent weeks and asserted that Ukrainian troops remain "determined" to push back Russian forces from ir country. 

Russia wants to 'ruin Ukraine': FM Kuleba 

Ukrainian FM Kuleba emphasised that Russia remains focused on war and it seeks to "ruin Ukraine" and "shatter west." He claimed that Russia's ceasefire would allow Moscow troops to take a break from aggression before resuming offensive again. He asserted that y should t accept Russia's "unfavourable ceasefire proposals" and remain determined to defeat Russian forces, according to his guest essay published in New York Times. Kuleba claimed that Russia is t "serious" about ending war in Ukraine. He called on Ukraine's allies to impose sanctions against Russia and accused Russian President Vlimir Putin of "weaponising" energy and food. tably, Ukraine has been accusing Russia of blocking its ports and halting export of Ukrainian grains.   

Ukraine claims Russia lost 40,670 soldiers since war began 

As war between Russia and Ukraine continues for more than 150 days, Ukrainian Defence Ministry claimed that around 40,670 Russian troops have lost ir lives since onset of military conflict. weaponry losses of Russian forces include 258 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), 117 anti-aircraft warfare, 222 aircraft, 190 helicopters, 2889 vehicles and fuel tankers. Apart from se, Russian troops have lost 15 ships or boats,174 cruise missiles, 733 unmanned aerial vehicles and 78 special equipment.  Ukrainian Defence Ministry furr revealed that Russian army has lost 1,759 tanks, 3,995 armoured combat vehicles and 906 artillery systems. 

Im: AP