Ukrainian intel shows S-200 launches for the first time, sanctions pressure on Russia for ceasefire - Tuesday brief
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Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate demonstrated the use of the S-200 anti-aircraft missile system for the first time. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron said that sanctions would be imposed on Russia in the coming days if it does not comply with the ceasefire.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, May 13.
France threatens with new sanctions: Macron demands a ceasefire from Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that sanctions will be imposed on Russia in the coming days if it does not comply with the ceasefire.
"We want to impose sanctions against Russia in the coming days, in coordination with the United States, if it does not comply with the ceasefire," Macron stated.
"Our security is at stake in Ukraine. We want a ceasefire on land, at sea, and in the air for 30 days. Russia wants the issue of a ceasefire to be discussed in Türkiye," the French president added.
Ukraine demonstrates S-200 launches destroying Russian A-50 and Tu-22M3
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine for the first time officially demonstrated the use of the 5V28 anti-aircraft missile from the S-200 anti-aircraft missile system.
The video shows the preparation of the 5V28 anti-aircraft missile and the moment of launch.
The new video also shows modern unmanned aerial vehicles and the consequences of the destruction of the Russian Engels base, overpasses, and oil bases.
Zelenskyy sets expectations for a potential meeting with Putin: Top priority revealed
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a press conference, stated that he is awaiting results from a potential meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The main issue at hand is a ceasefire.
"In any case, I'm focused on the outcome. The number one result is an unconditional ceasefire. An unconditional ceasefire today, based on the experience of these past days and months, cannot be guaranteed by anyone on the Russian side except Putin himself," Zelenskyy said, commenting on his potential meeting with the head of the Kremlin.
Weapons already in warehouses, even 30-day ceasefire won't help Russia — Zelenskyy
A 30-day ceasefire is necessary to initiate dialogue, but it won't be enough time for Russia to regroup, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at a press conference.
"I believe that this time frame won't be enough for anyone to fully restore their strength. A 30-day ceasefire is more about de-escalation and creating the opportunity to open a dialogue. That's what this is really about," the president emphasized.
"Even if certain weapons don't cross our border during that time, it won't make a difference. What we need — we already have in our warehouses," Zelenskyy stated.
Ukraine's parliament approves Budget Code amendments for US minerals deal
On Tuesday, May 13, Ukraine's Parliament - Verkhovna Rada - approved at first reading draft law No. 13256 on amendments to the Budget Code aimed at implementing the US minerals deal, according to MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak.
According to the MP, 286 lawmakers voted in favor of the draft law at first reading, with a shortened period for submitting amendments.
The funds will be credited to a special fund of the state budget and, by the decision of the main administrator (presumably the Ministry of Economy), will be transferred to the Reconstruction Fund.
