The ambassador presents a plan worth 300 billion. - Russian tycoons ordered to contribute funds for Ukraine assistance
On the day of commemorating Ukraine's 75th anniversary of its Basic Law, Oleksii Makeiev found himself at a state ceremony. The event had music from genius composers like Beethoven and Brahms playing in the background. But Makeiev was getting notifications on his phone throughout. These notifications weren't pleasant, though. They informed him of rocket attacks conducted by Russians in Kharkiv, a city known as the second largest in Ukraine. These attacks inflicted casualties on innocent people - seven succumbed to the brutality while fifteen more were injured. Russia's intentions are clear, Makeiev observed - they're trying to crush Kharkiv and demoralize the population. They plan to level the city. However, sometimes they advance only by 100 meters or so.
As for bolstering Ukraine's military force, plans are afoot. An expenditure of 3.8 billion is necessary, but Boris Pistorius, Germany's Defence Minister, is pushing for it. Makeiev fervently hopes that Olaf Scholz, shorn of his position as Federal Chancellor, will cooperate. "Russia's actions jeopardize Germany. Democracy needs better weaponry than a dictator's regime," he asserts. Ukraine also faces a shortage of air defense weapons and soldiers. The Ukrainian parliament has amended its laws, making moves to give motivation to young people, both in Ukraine and abroad to join their army.
Concerning the possibility of extending air defense to areas like Poland, Slovakia, or Romania, serving as a safeguard to western Ukraine, Makeiev argued that the harm Russia has inflicted regularly is being called an escalation. Provision of missiles, drones, and tankers that could help protect Ukraine can be considered escalation as well. But what's India's stand? Makeiev sighs out, "Please see the terror Russians cause. Spend a few days in Kharkiv, Kiev, Odessa, or Dnipro, conjuring up the sound of the escalation - sirens screaming in the middle of the night, along with flying missiles and hovering drones."
Germany delivered some 200 Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, but the number may not be adequate, Makeiev observes. Ukraine needs state-of-the-art German systems - helicopters, aircrafts, and air defense systems to fend off Russia. There are talks of introducing modern German main battle tanks, artillery systems, and mobile launchers, and Makeiev very much appreciates this aid. The older ones, just as dependable as the newer ones, are also being delivered on a monthly basis, which is gratifying.
Estonia, eager to utilize frozen Russian assets, proposes giving them to Ukraine to defend against Russia's advancements. Makeiev admits to being happy with the prospect of interest income, but says hope exists that it may not be the sole form of aid. If so, Russia's stolen 300 billion Euro assets can be returned - a move that could potentially send a strong message to German taxpayers.
Approximately 1 million Ukrainians have found refuge in Germany's arms. Makeiev engages with their representatives across all federal states to appraise the status of their welfare. But the problems are not simple. For instance, Makeiev shared concerns about attacks on Ukrainians. Further, Makeiev expressed the need for more opportunities for Ukrainian migrants to access employment in Germany while recalibrating their professions. Finally, the erratic bureaucratic issues necessitate attention to streamline processes and grant Ukrainians chances to learn new professions.
Makeiev encourages Ukrainian men to come back and fight for their homeland. They can reach out to Ukrainian embassies and consulates to report their whereabouts and intentions. His hostility to Russia was evident as he implored, "If you can protect Ukraine, please join us."
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Source: symclub.org
