Explaining complex things in simple words: American assistance to Ukraine, visit of Josep Borrell, anti-mobilization protests

AMERICAN ASSISTANCE TO UKRAINE

On February 7, the U.S. Senate did not approve a package to strengthen the border and provide foreign assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

U.S. support is critical to ensuring Ukraine's resilience and achieving victory over the aggressor.

Unfortunately, the U.S. Congress once again failed to adt a decision providing assistance to Ukraine totalling USD 60.1 billion.

After a negative vote in the Senate, majority leader Chuck Schumer develed a Plan B — a vote to help Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan separately from the border issue.

The vote for Plan B in the Senate was postponed to the afternoon of February 8.

Effective support for democracies is in the national interest of the United States. The international reputation of the United States also depends on it.

VISIT OF JOSEP BORRELL

On February 6-7, Josep Borrell, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Picy, visited Ukraine.

The EU is a reliable partner and ally of Ukraine, which ensures the protection of Ukrainians in the face of full-scale Russian aggression. Josep Borrell regularly visits Kyiv as a sign of sidarity.

On the second day of Josep Borrell's visit to Kyiv, the Russians launched a massive missile attack on the capital of Ukraine. This was a clear hostile move against the EU.

Borrell announced the EU Peace Fund reboot by the end of February to create new production facilities for military support to Ukraine.

The EU will provide Ukraine with 1.155 million rounds of ammunition by the end of 2024.

The EU High Representative noted Ukraine's outstanding achievements in the production of modern drones.

ANTI-MOBILIZATION PROTESTS

On February 6, residents of the Kosmach village in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast organized a checkpoint where cars were attacked. Two women and a girl were injured by the attackers.

The protests in Kosmach were caused by fake reports about visiting women giving out draft notices.

The anti-mobilization hysteria on social networks is incited by Russian special services. Their goal is to split Ukrainian society and destabilize the Ukrainian rear.

Mobilization is a vital process. Without a sufficient number of personnel at the front, it is impossible to contain the Russian onslaught.

Russia's goal is to destroy Ukraine, but to achieve this, the Russians first need a military victory.

Law enforcement officers initiated criminal proceedings under Art. 296, part 2 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine on the fact of beating (hoiganism committed by a group of persons).

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