Did you miss the latest events on the war in Ukraine? Every evening at 7:30 p.m. 20 Minutes takes stock for you. Between the strong statements, the progress on the front and the results of the fighting, here are the most important points of the day.
The fact of the day
Alexei Navalny's body was handed over to his mother, the opponent's spokesman said on X on Saturday. There are still uncertainties surrounding funerals. Kira Iarmich, the spokeswoman, said she didn't know whether “the authorities will prevent (the funeral) from taking place as the family wants and as Alexei deserves.”
The G7 also called on Moscow to “fully clarify the circumstances” of Navalny’s death.
The number of the day
2.2 billion Canadian dollars. This is the amount that the North American country will pay to Ukraine in 2024, according to Volodymyr Zelensky. The two countries announced this Saturday that they had signed a bilateral security agreement.
Kiev also announced today the signing of another security agreement with Italy, while London, as on Saturday, announced a package of £245 million (287 million euros) to help Ukraine replenish its ammunition and £8.5 million (9.9 million Euro) of humanitarian aid announced marked the second anniversary of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Today's statement
“I am convinced that our victory lies in unity. And it undoubtedly will be. Because light always triumphs over darkness! » »
This was stated by the commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian armies, Oleksandr Syrsky, on Telegram this Saturday morning. As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, Volodymyr Zelensky also said the country will “win.”
Today's trend
Thousands of people demonstrated in France on Saturday to show their support for Ukraine. In Paris, Lille, Rouen, Nice, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Strasbourg, Ukrainians and French people gathered, often draped in the yellow and blue flag of Ukraine, to express their solidarity but also their concern at the moment when Kiev's armed forces are weakening Weapons and ammunition are in a very difficult situation compared to the Russian troops.
In Paris, a few thousand people marched between the Places de la République and the Bastille in an imposing calm that was sometimes interrupted by “Putin assassin!” » “Russia out of Ukraine!” “.