The article discusses the 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. World leaders gathered for a virtual meeting to mark the occasion, with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen among those who spoke. The meeting highlighted the ongoing support for Ukraine from various countries, including the UK, Germany, and Japan.
Key points mentioned in the article include:
* World leaders gathered virtually to mark the 2-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
* German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that “Russia may have gained an open ear in the White House but they have not gained an inch of legitimacy.”
* European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to speed up the delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, calling the war “the most central and consequential crisis for Europe‘s future”.
* The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty, independence, unity, and territorial integrity.
* The US opposed this resolution and filed its own, which made no reference to backing Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
* The EU and UK passed fresh rounds of sanctions against Russia, targeting aluminum exports and a “shadow fleet” of ships allegedly used to bypass sanctions.