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A stern message from Ukrainian Foreign Minister, dmytro_kuleba, to instill a sense of urgency for the provision of additional aid for Ukraine now. 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

#Repost @weareukraine.info with @use.repost . . . Ukraine’s Foreign Minister stated at the Munich Security Conference that the era of peace in Europe is over, reminding European partners about the importance of investing in the search and production of weapons.

“Every time Ukrainian soldiers leave a Ukrainian city due to a lack of ammunition, think about it not only from the point of view of protecting democracy and peace based on order but also from the position that the Russian military is coming several kilometers closer to your towns, your homes, your families and children,” Kuleba said.

A post from earlier this week with an important message from Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

#Repost @ukraine.ua with @use.repost . . . Every day, thousands of Ukrainians fight to bring peace, protect innocent citizens, and restore freedom and free will all over the country. United by this goal, our brave defenders are doing both possible and impossible, and those in the rear are trying to support them in every way imaginable. Ukraine did not start this war, but it will end it 🇺🇦

“According to unnamed officials, generals and analysts, Ukraine should have ceased to exist within three to 10 days in February 2022." ~ Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba 🇺🇦💙💛🇺🇦

#Repost @kyivindependent_official with @use.repost . . . Ukraine isn't worried about Western pessimism toward its counteroffensive goals, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told Axel Springer, Politico's parent company, in an interview published Aug. 19.

“We don’t need to prove anything; our success will reward optimists while ruining the reputation of doubters,” Kuleba said.

He called for commentators to show caution with "far-reaching forecasts," and for allies to show greater urgency in supplying military aid.

“What we do need, though, is more long-range capabilities to achieve more short-term results,” Kuleba said.

Some long-range provisions are on the way: Ukrainian pilots have begun training on U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets and carried out tests runs on Swedish Gripen jets. Meanwhile, Ukraine continues to press Germany and the U.S. to provide long-range missile systems.

Germany's Taurus cruise missile and the U.S.-made ATACMS both have a longer range than the French SCALP and British Storm Shadow, equivalent missile systems which the U.K. and France have already transferred to Ukraine.

Amid Ukraine's calls for aid, some Western analysts have cast doubt on the Ukrainian military's ability to meet key counteroffensive goals. The Washington Post reported on Aug. 18 that U.S. intelligence believes Ukrainian forces will not be able to reach Melitopol this year.

The Russian-occupied city of Melitopol in Zaporizhzhia Oblast is a crucial logistics hub for the Russian army.

Kuleba, however, shrugged off the grim report.

"We take such remarks in stride," the foreign minister told Politico. “According to unnamed officials, generals and analysts, Ukraine should have ceased to exist within three to 10 days in February 2022."

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"The longer the missile range, the shorter the war." ~ Ukrainian Foreign Minister, dmytro_kuleba 🇺🇦🇺🇸💙💛🇩🇪🇺🇦

#Repost@kyivindependent_official with @use.repost . . . Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on Ukraine's partners on Aug. 11 to provide Kyiv with long-range missiles such as Taurus and ATACMS, emphasizing that they will be deployed only on Ukraine's territory.

"Long-range missiles have proved crucial. This is why Taurus and ATACMS are essential for Ukraine's success, and we ask partners to provide them as soon as possible," Kuleba tweeted.

"Both will be used solely inside our borders. The longer the missile range, the shorter the war."

The Ukrainian military already operates British Storm Shadow and French SCALP long-range missiles. Kyiv continues to appeal to its partners to also acquire the German Taurus missiles and U.S. ATACMS.

Ukrainian member of parliament Yehor Cherniev said on Aug. 7 that key factions in the German parliament have reached a consensus on the transfer of long-range Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has been so far hesitant to greenlight the transfer, concerned that Ukraine can use the missiles to strike Russian territory. On Aug. 11, the German newspaper Spiegel reported that Berlin is considering providing Taurus missiles modified not to be able to target Russia.

Although Scholz previously said that he is willing to send Taurus missiles once the U.S. approves the transfer of ATACMS, this reportedly no longer plays a major role, Spiegel said.

Washington has so far refused to supply Ukraine with ATACMS. U.S. State Department Matthew Miller however said on Aug. 8 that the U.S. is considering the transfer of new missiles and defense systems, without elaborating whether this includes the much-desired long-range missiles.

Though this post is from 5 days ago, it describes steps to be acknowledged and appreciated that are being taken by the U.S., Ukraine and others behind the scenes in the midst of challenging circumstances to mitigate the damage caused by the Russian invasion. 🇺🇦🤝🙏🇺🇸

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🇺🇸 Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba in Berlin. The two discussed this week’s G7 and NATO Foreign Ministerial meetings and the Secretary emphasized the strong support for Ukraine from Allies and partners during these meetings.

“Grateful to Secretary Blinken and the U.S. for their leadership and unwavering support,” Kuleba said. “We agreed to work closely together to ensure that Ukrainian food exports reach consumers in Africa and Asia.”

Minister Kuleba also discussed the impact of Russia’s brutal war, including on global food security, and committed to seeking a solution to export Ukraine’s grain to international markets.