Pentagon “corrects” information about aircraft supply to Ukraine

Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told reporters on April 19 that he was impressed by a country (who remained anonymous) for providing Ukraine fixed wing aircraft.

“I was wrong when I said that they gave Ukraine the complete aircraft. I regret this information. It means that, through the coordination and supply of the United States, the Ukrainian side has received all spare parts. and additional equipment, to be able to operate more fixed-wing aircraft than two or three weeks ago,” Kirby emphasized.

The Pentagon spokesman did not specify how much the US is providing Ukraine with a specific amount of equipment, but “it is a fairly large number”, according to the Turkish news agency. Anadolu.

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby. Photo: Anadolu Agency

Last week, US President Joe Biden announced an additional $800 million aid package for Ukraine.

Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, more than 200 former senior UN officials recently wrote an open letter calling on United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to take the lead in ending the conflict in Ukraine.

Former UN officials emphasized that they want the United Nations to play a central role in restoring peace in Ukraine, alongside humanitarian activities.

“We would like to see a clear strategy for re-establishing peace, starting with a temporary ceasefire and using UN capabilities to mediate and resolve conflicts.” – British newspaper Guardian quoted the open letter as saying – “That could include visits to areas of conflict, discussions with the parties. Maybe even a temporary move of (UN) office to Europe to Europe. , closer to the urgently needed negotiations and thereby shows the determination of the United Nations in resolving this great crisis”.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks to the media on March 14, 2022. Photo: Reuters

In that context, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres proposed to meet privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in order to find a way to defuse the conflict between the two sides.

The information was announced by United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric on April 20. Accordingly, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres wanted to meet Putin in Moscow and Zelenskyy received him in Kiev, the agency said. Reuters emphasize.