12 July a number of international events took place, in particular, the adoption by the Sejm of Poland of a resolution condemning the genocide of the Crimean Tatars in 1944. Our President Vladimir Zelensky also met with his French colleague Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Today, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the allocation of $280 million for the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters.
In addition, during a press conference in Washington, US President Joe Biden made a statement about negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and answered the question whether the states are considering the possibility of granting permission to Ukraine to strike deep into the Russian Federation with American long-range weapons.
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What happened in Ukraine and the world in one day on July 12, 2024 — read further in the material on the website Facts ICTV.
- Zelensky’s meeting with Meloni and Makran
- Decision of the Polish Sejm on the deportation of Crimeans
- Help from Canada
- The dollar reached a historical high
- Biden's statements at a press conference
- Explosions in Mariupol
- Russian plane crash near Moscow
What happened in Ukraine and the world in one day on July 12, 2024 — read further in the material on the website Facts ICTV.
Zelensky’s meeting with Meloni and Makran
During the NATO summit, the head of our state, Vladimir Zelensky, met with his French colleague Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Macron and Zelensky discussed the decision of the first Peace Summit, as well as the preparation of the next defense assistance for Ukraine, security cooperation and training of the Ukrainian military.
Photo: Zelenskiy
In addition, the President of Ukraine informed Meloni about the situation at the front and about Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian cities. The leaders discussed key needs of Ukraine, in particular strengthening air defense.
—Thank you for the fact that the defense capability and restoration of Ukraine are identified as priority issues of the Italian G7 presidency this year,” Zelensky emphasized.
Decision of the Polish Sejm on the deportation of Crimeans
On Friday, July 12, The Polish Sejm adopted a resolution which condemned the genocide of the Crimean Tatars by Soviet authorities in 1944.
Only the Confederation Party opposed the resolution — openly anti-Ukrainian pro-Russian party.
— The deportation of Crimean Tatars from Crimea in 1944 and its consequences are an act of genocide of the Crimean Tatar people, — the document says.
At the same time, Polish deputies pointed out that in 2014 Russia illegally annexed Crimea and began systematic persecution of the Crimean Tatars. In 2016, Russia, on trumped-up charges, banned the activities of the Mejlis — Parliament of the Crimean Tatars.
Help from Canada
the allocation of 389 million Canadian dollars for the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighters was announced by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This is equivalent to $280 million.
The funds are to be allocated through the Air Force Coalition within the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine over a period of five years.
— The funds allocated under the previously announced military funding will support pilot training in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and provide critical equipment to ensure the safe operation of F-16s in Ukraine, the Canadian government said in a statement.
The dollar has reached an all-time high
On July 12, the official exchange rate for the dollar exceeded 41 hryvnia, which is an all-time high.
From July 15, 2024, the official exchange rate for the dollar will be set at level:
- 41,0434 hryvnia per $1;
- 44,6860 hryvnia per €1.
It is noteworthy that on the interbank currency market of Ukraine by 16:00 the quotes were at the level:
- $1 — 40.93/40.98 hryvnia,
- €1 — 44.585/44.6231 hryvnia.
The average dollar exchange rate in banks is now 40.8 hryvnia per $1 (purchase) and 41.2 hryvnia per $1 (sale).
Biden's statements at the press conference
During a press conference in Washington following the results of the anniversary 75th NATO summit, US President Joe Biden made a number of statements. In particular, he commented on the expediency of granting Ukraine permission to strike deep into the Russian Federation with American long-range weapons.
“We allowed Zelensky to use American weapons in the close border regions of Russia. Should we limit it? For example, if Zelensky, and there is no such thing, had the opportunity to carry out strikes on Moscow, on the Kremlin? Would this make sense? No. The question is how best to use the weapons he has, the weapons we provide him, says the US President.
In addition, Biden answered a question from reporters about the likelihood of negotiations with Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin, noting that he “is not ready for communication with the President of the Russian Federation, because he does not intend to change his behavior”.
According to Biden, the Russian Federation must be contained for the sake of the security of the West, because its imperialist plans extend far beyond the borders of Ukraine.
– One thing is for sure: if we allow Russia to succeed in Ukraine, the Russian Federation will not stop there. Read Putin's speech after his invasion of Ukraine and remember what his goal was, the US President recommended.
Biden notes: he is ready to talk with any leader, and, in particular, with Putin, if he wants to.
Explosions in Mariupol
At noon on July 12, a series of explosions occurred in temporarily occupied Mariupol.
As advisor to the city mayor Pyotr Andryushchenko reported, arrivals were recorded at the airport where Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin and the leader of the so-called DPR Denis Pushilin had just been.
Russian plane crash near Moscow
The Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane, with only the crew on board, crashed in the Moscow region. Everyone on board died. It is known that the aircraft made a test flight after repair.
Immediately after the plane crash, footage appeared from the crash site of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane in the Moscow region. The airliner belongs to Gazprom Avia. It is known that it was produced in 2015.
