The Russian-Ukrainian War, Today’s News May 12 | Zelensky, possible meeting on Saturday in Rome with the Pope, Mattarella and Meloni- Corriere.it

• The Kremlin admits: “Ukraine has a difficult situation.”
• Are Zelensky’s words about the counterattack a diversion?
• Britain delivers long-range missiles to Kiev.
• Vatican Sources: Possible meeting between the Pope and Zelensky in Rome.

American Abrams tanks, needed to train Ukrainian forces, have arrived in Germany and are on their way to the Grafenauer military base, where training will begin in the coming weeks. And it was written by the Kiev Independent newspaper, citing the Associated Press. The tanks have been modified to military specifications and are expected to arrive in Ukraine in early fall, a US official told the Associated Press on condition of anonymity. In late January, US President Joe Biden announced the shipment of Abrams tanks to Ukraine. The aim was to pressure Germany into allowing Leopard tanks to be delivered to Ukraine. Compared to Soviet tanks, which are currently used by both Ukraine and Russia on the battlefield, the mobility and firepower of Western equipment could help Ukraine mount more effective offensive counter-operations, the Kiev Independent writes.

The attack of the Russian forces on Bakhmut continues. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense, arguing that the assault detachments “continue to liberate the western part of Bakhmut with the support of aviation and artillery.” Report RIA Novosti. These statements came after leaking news of the great difficulties facing the Russian forces in the disputed city for months from various fronts.

The United States has agreed to sell 60 military transport helicopters and other equipment to NATO member Germany for $8.5 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a statement that the operation aims to “improve the lifting capabilities” of the German armed forces, thus enabling Germany to “improve internal security and prevent regional threats.” The helicopters involved are CH-47F Chinooks, military maneuver and attack helicopters. The statement said that the agreement “will support the domestic and foreign security policy of the United States by strengthening the security of a NATO ally whose strength is important to the political and economic stability in Europe.” The US State Department approved the potential sale, and DSCA notified Congress yesterday.

Written by Andrea Marinelli and Guido Olympio

Volodymyr Zelensky said to BBC that “It is too early to launch an attack that will cost many lives.”. A statement that contains some deviation, but it also contains reality. Firstly. Ukraine plays a lot on hold, it wants to keep an opponent who expects an attack on the ropes. We’ve been talking about it for months, it publishes detailed target maps, there’s no surprise effect, which is often a critical factor in military operations. Small and large. So The president and his generals are trying to disguise themselves: if not everything, at least something. The thesis re-introduced by Wagner’s boss, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in turn accusing the Ukrainians of playing with false advertising.

“It is possible that the Pope will meet the Ukrainian president on Saturday,” he added. Vatican sources say that inhandle, in response to rumors that President Volodymyr Zelensky might pay a lightning visit to Rome. At the moment, it is only a hypothesis, and therefore there are no official confirmations regarding the time and place of this possible meeting. The Pope received Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal two weeks ago while, before the war, he had received Zelensky in February 2020. During his visit to Rome, Zelensky is also expected to meet the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, and the Prime Minister. Georgia watermelon

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will not be able to speak via video message during the Eurovision final due to a decision by the organizer of the singing competition being held these days in Liverpool. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which organizes the competition, said: “Mr. Zelenskiy’s request to address the audience of the Eurovision Song Contest, although submitted with commendable intentions, cannot be accepted reluctantly as it violates the rules of the event.” “One of the pillars of the competition is the non-political nature of the event. This principle prohibits political or similar statements during the contest, the EBU explained. This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Liverpool, northern England, as the United Kingdom offered to host Eurovision in place of last year’s winner, Ukraine, which was due to host the event but had to give up due to the Russian invasion. The final, which will take place on Saturday and will feature 26 countries, will feature a special tribute to Ukraine, with performances by 11 Ukrainian artists, including last year’s winner Kalush Orchestra. During the evening, videos will be shown showing different regions of the country. Liverpool also unveiled a monument to Ukraine as the ‘Symbol of Hope’, an aluminum statue of a man holding a book from which a dove flies the Ukrainian flag. The statue will stand in Strawberry Field, the park surrounding the Salvation Army orphanage that gave its name to the Beatles’ psychedelic cult song, before it was sent to Ukraine after the war. Russia was excluded from the competition, as in the 2022 edition.