Fierce fighting between Ukraine and Russia continues in eastern parts of the country, and Kiev accuses Moscow of targeting energy infrastructure before retreating from the western bank of the Dnipro river as the conflict enters its 265th day.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his US counterpart US President Joe Biden have discussed international efforts to export Ukrainian grain, the White House said.
“President Biden expressed his appreciation to President Erdogan for his efforts to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which they both agreed has been critical to improving global food security amid Russia’s war and that the initiative must continue,” the White House said.
Ukrainian president proposes 10 solutions to end war with Russia
The president of Ukraine has proposed a set of 10 solutions to end the war with Russia.
In a video address at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the danger of radiation and nuclear safety under his first proposal.
His other proposals covered food security, energy security, models for the release of prisoners and deportees, the implementation of the UN Charter and restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity, the withdrawal of Russian troops and cessation of hostilities, as well as the establishment of a “special tribunal” and an international mechanism of compensation for all the damages caused by Russia during the war, among others.
Lavrov ‘hopeful’ on unblocking Russian farm exports, based on EU and US promises
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has that the United Nations had told him of written US and EU promises to remove obstacles to the export of Russian grain and fertilisers.
“We are assured by the UN Secretary-General that all economic operators involved in the supply chains of Russian fertilizers and grains are receiving reassuring signals that they will not be subject to sanctions if they cooperate on the implementation of trade deals with our grain,” Lavrov told reporters.
“The Secretary General spoke about the written promises that the US and the EU gave him. Good intentions are stated there, and if they are implemented, then all obstacles in the way of Russian grain and fertilisers will be removed,” Lavrov said.
“I hope these promises will be fulfilled. At least the UN Secretary General gave me his sworn assurance that this is a priority issue for him.”
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Macron urges more Chinese pressure to end Ukraine conflict
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged China’s Xi Jinping to bring Russia to the negotiating table over the conflict in Ukraine, the presidency said.
The two leaders held talks just before the opening of the G20 summit in Indonesia, Bali.
Macron called on Xi to “pass messages to President Putin to avoid escalation and return seriously to the negotiating table”, the French presidency told reporters after talks that lasted nearly an hour.
UK’s Sunak extends weapons support to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has extended his support for Ukraine at the G20 summit while confirming a long-planned order for warships from BAE Systems .
“Russia’s actions put all of us at risk,” he said at the summit. “As we give the Ukrainian people the support they need, we are also harnessing the breadth and depth of UK expertise to protect ourselves and our allies.”
Sunak announced a $4.94 billion (4.2 billion pound) contract to BAE Systems to build five ships for the Royal Navy, a government statement said.
UN General Assembly calls on Russia for reparations in Ukraine
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution on Monday calling for Russia to pay reparations to Ukraine over Moscow’s attack on its neighbour in February.
The resolution passed by the 193-member world body also demands Russia be held accountable for any violations of international law in or against Ukraine.
Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia told the General Assembly before the vote that the provisions of the resolution are “legally null and void” as he urged countries to vote against it.
Ninety-four countries, including Türkiye, voted in favour of the resolution, while 14 voted against and 73 abstained. Russia, China, Iran, and Syria were among the member states that opposed the resolution. Not all member states voted.
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