The 2023 Berlin International Film Festival was opened by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he asked artists and cultural institutions to "take a stand" and support his country in their fight against Russian aggression.
White House on Friday (local time) reiterated that the US would welcome any effort that could lead to an end of hostilities in Ukraine when asked if there is still time for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the war or convince President Vladimir Putin.
Zelenskyy said that Ukraine needs an air defence system as it continues to fight against hundreds of Iranian drones, and various missiles, including ballistic missiles, which hit the power grid and civilian facilities.
Zelensky said he had productive talks with the commission leader, and members of the College of the European Commission and this showed that all parties understood "the fact that Ukraine needs constant and full support in defense against Russia," the Ukrainian president said in his evenin
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked US President Joe Biden for providing Kyiv with a defense package of USD 2.5 billion in new weaponry, and munitions for Ukraine as the country prepares for a new stage in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Speaking during a visit to a factory in St Petersburg that makes air defence systems, Putin said he had "no doubt" Russia would emerge victorious in the conflict - despite suffering a string of military setbacks in its now nearly year-long offensive.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a phone call on Saturday that London would send 12 Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.
"It is now 2023; the war in Ukraine is not over yet, but the tide is turning," Zelenskyy said. "And it is already clear who will win," said the Ukrainian President.