Global Powers Grapple with Ukraine Crisis: Peace Talks, Cyberattacks, and Rising Military Tensions
May 8, 2024China proposes a peace conference including Ukraine and Russia, while Switzerland considers a separate conference excluding Russia.
Ukraine mourns the death of weightlifting champion Olexander Pjeljeschenko in the war, as President Selenskyj urges expedited delivery of promised military support.
Poland supports Ukraine's communication infrastructure with satellite terminals funding, amidst Czech accusations of Russian cyberattacks.
German Chancellor Scholz calls for global solidarity against Russian nuclear threats and proposes using 90% of frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's defense.
Ukraine asks international community to delegitimize Putin's presidency due to elections in occupied territories.
Russia threatens retaliation against British military facilities over potential use of British missiles by Ukraine.
Germany's Defense Minister advocates for a defense budget hike, labeling Russia the primary threat to Euro-Atlantic security.
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