Foreword: Dance on the Line of Fire
In April 2024, the focus on the international arena remains the war in Ukraine. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is no longer just a local war, it touches the nerves of the world and affects every corner of the world.
In the dark of the month, Russian missiles and drones have once again risen into the air to launch attacks on targets in Ukraine. This is not a simple military action, but a great game of the international situation, where every action contains a deep meaning, and every decision may change the direction of the future.
1. Russia's tactical changes
On April 12, Russian forces adopted new tactics in the Ukrainian advance. They continued their advance north of Avdiivka to the southeast of Nova Kalinov and made some progress in a number of areas.
At the same time, Russia launched 40 missiles and 40 suicide drones to carry out a massive attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure. These attacks had a serious impact, in particular the destruction of the Tripilska thermal power plant, which greatly affected the power supply in the Kyiv region.
2. Ukraine's counterattack and dilemma
Ukraine is not completely passive in the face of a Russian attack. The Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian high-altitude reconnaissance drone, showing what they are capable of in terms of defense. The inadequacy of Ukraine in terms of air defense systems is still a big problem. They urgently need more air defense systems to respond to a Russian attack.
Currently, Europe has more than 100 Patriot systems, but Ukraine has still not been able to get the 7 systems they desperately need. Despite the disappointment expressed by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba at the meeting to commemorate the 75th anniversary of NATO in Brussels, things have finally taken a turn for the better.
Guy Verhovstadt, a member of the European Parliament and former Prime Minister of Belgium, asked the European Parliament to support Ukraine in increasing the Patriot anti-missile system and to be able to find the seven Patriot systems that Ukraine needs.
Third, the response of the international community
The response of the international community to the conflict has been mixed. During a visit to China, French Foreign Minister Stefana Céjourne said China should send a "clear message" to Russia about the war in Ukraine, emphasizing China's important role in international law, including Ukraine's sovereignty.
On the other hand, the United States signed an agreement worth $138 million with Ukraine to modernize Ukraine's air defense system, the Dutch government allocated 400 million euros to support Ukraine, and Poland may send Soviet anti-aircraft missiles stored in warehouses to Ukraine.
Conclusion: An unfinished chapter
The conflict in Ukraine is not only a war between two countries, it reflects complexity and variability in the international arena. In this story, there is no simple black and white, only an ever-changing geopolitical chess game.
As the conflict drags on, so does the world watching a contest that could change the international order. We can only continue to watch how the future develops, but what is certain is that the repercussions of this conflict will extend far beyond Ukraine's borders.
Interactive: What do you think?
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