Zelensky pushes for promised weapons as Russia advances
According to the information, the traditional forum, which will be held from September 6 through 8 at Villa d'Este on the shores of Lake Como, is expected to be attended by President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán and Queen of Jordan Rania Al Abdullah.
The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA) economic forum in Cernobbio, Como Lake, Italy,
Zelenskiyy says Ukrainians have 'no choice to fight' two years after Russian invasion
By Euronews with AP, EBU Published on 07/09/2024 - 1:50 GMT+2
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukrainians have "no choice to fight and defend our lives" more than two years after Russia invaded the country. Speaking to Italian business representatives at the Cernobbio Forum at Lake Como, Zelenskyy said Ukrainians, "want this war to end more than anyone else in the world."
"But definitely not through the destruction of their nation, their culture, their cities," he said.
"Our people are under constant threat of Russian missile and drone strikes every night and every day. Putin tries to destroy our state and has consistently done everything to deprive Ukraine of its sovereignty, ruin our economy and force Ukrainians out of Ukraine."
Zelenskyy also slammed Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid, accusing Vladimir Putin of "aiming to plunge Ukraine into darkness".
Zelenskiyy again stressed Ukraine's need for long-range weapons from international partners, insisting that Ukraine only wants to use these weapons to strike military airfields inside Russia. "What we want, how to use this long-distance weapon - just on military airfields. Just to use this weapon, which can work with one hundred and three hundred kilometers. That's all. That's all, no other ideas," he said.
. . .Zelenskyy is expected to hold talks with Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday.
The demand for faster weapons deliveries to the battlefield was also made earlier on Friday when Zelenskiyy met representatives of more than 50 partner nations at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group summit at Germany's Rammstein air base.
At that gathering, he said the Ukrainian incursion into Russia’s Kursk region had "turned the tables" and requested permission from partners to strike targets deeper inside Russia with the weapons they provide.
"He [Putin] was preparing to launch a new offensive against our city of Sumy, and we have turned the tables and are pushing the war into Russia through our counter-offensive," Zelenskyy said.
He again said Ukraine wants to "end this war" and that peace is the ultimate outcome.
The summit in Germany was convened as Washington announced it would provide another $250 million (€225 million) in security assistance to Kyiv.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group summit at Germany's Rammstein air base, September 6, 2024Andreas Arnold/(c) Copyright 2024, dpa (www.dpa.de). Alle Rechte vorbehalten
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described the current state of play as a dynamic moment in Ukraine's fight against Russia, with Kyiv it conducts its first full-fledged offensive operations of the war on Russian soil while facing a significant threat from Russian forces near a key hub in the Donbas region. Austin cautioned that While the Kursk incursion has put Russia on the defensive, "we know Putin’s malice runs deep".
Recent deadly airstrikes by Russia have renewed Zelenskiyy's calls for the US to further loosen restrictions on the use of its military hardware and thus boost its ability to strike deeper inside Russia.
However, the summit meeting's main focus was expected to be the sourcing of air defense and artillery supplies and shoring up Ukraine's domestic defense industrial base.
Speaking to Italian business representatives at the Cernobbio Forum at Lake Como, Zelenskyy said Ukrainians, "want this war to end more than anyone else in the world."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, gave a speech at the 50th TEHA Forum in Cernobbio (Italy) on September 6 2024. #Cernobbio50 #Cernobbio2024 #TEHA
The CEO of the foundation that organizes the annual Ambrosetti economic forum of the world's great and good at Cernobbio on Lake Como said Tuesday Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiyy is expected there for this year's jamboree at the weekend.
"It is something that will develop at the last moment, also for security reasons, but if it goes through it will be one of the great achievements of the year,"said Valerio De Molli, managing director of of The European House Ambrosetti (TEHA). "We are keeping our fingers crossed. We make no promises," he added.
De Molli said getting Zelensky to shake hands with pro-Russian Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban on Friday could be the"symbolic photo" of the 50th edition of the Ambrosetti Forum,"like the one between Perez and Arafat."
The "Cernobbio Forum"
Its international scope is the most significant aspect of the Forum that TEHA organizes each year in September at Villa d’Este in Cernobbio. The event, held each year since 1975, is entitled "Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy" although it is commonly referred to as "Cernobbio Forum", due to its traditional location. The Forum brings together an array of speakers of the highest level from the world of politics, academia, government and business, from across the globe.
The format
The Forum is a three-day event:
Day One is normally dedicated to major global issues of a predominantly economic, geopolitical and scientific/technological nature.
Day Two focuses on Europe and enjoys the presence of officials and representatives of all major European institutions who take part in discussions around the most pressing issues facing the European Union.
And finally, Day Three is dedicated to Italy with the presence of representatives of the Italian government, officials and numerous leading figures from the world of business and finance.
As per tradition, the event will take place behind closed doors.
The Forum will be participated by several Heads of State and Government, among which: the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, via video conference; the Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni; the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev; and the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán.
We are very proud that, once again this year, the US Congress has identified us as the ideal observatory for deepening transatlantic ties between Italy and the United States. In addition to the presence of Senator Lindsey Graham and the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Mike Johnson, we will have the honor of hosting two additional Senators and one member of the US House of Representatives.
Research Papers
As always, during the Forum, studies and research papers produced by The European House – Ambrosetti will be presented. This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to change in the lead-up to the Forum:
A comparative analysis of the principal macroeconomic indicators of the leading economies, as re-elaborated by TEHA on the basis of forecasts from 20 international financial institutes
AI 4 Italy: from theory to practice. Towards an Industrial plan for Generative AI in Italy - produced in collaboration with Microsoft
Optimization and Energy Autonomy in the Era of Generative AI - produced in collaboration with Siram Veolia
Peace through security: the strategic role of digital technologies - produced in collaboration with Leonardo
Urban Sustainability. Decarbonization, Electrification, and Innovation: Opportunities and Solutions for Future-Fit Cities - produced in collaboration with A2A
SPARKLING (Smart, Proactive, Agile, Revolutionary, Kinetic, Leader, Innovative, New, Green) Goal: Future-Proof Italian SMEs and Supply Chains. Innovation, Sustainability, and Export are the transformations that will drive the competitiveness of Made in Italy globally – produced in collaboration with SACE, the Italian insurance and financial group owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and specialized in supporting businesses
The new nuclear power in Italy for citizens and businesses. The role for decarbonization, energy security and competitiveness - produced in collaboration with Edison and Ansaldo Nucleare
The role of electricity distribution for a safe energy transition. Achievements and a new season of major investments in grids for decarbonization, safety and quality of electricity service - produced in collaboration with ENEL
Italy 5.0: Innovation and the Skills of the Future for the Age of Artificial Intelligence in Italy and the EU - produced in collaboration with Philip Morris Italia
9th edition- Global Attractiveness Index: the thermometer of a country’s attractiveness - produced in collaboration with Amazon Italia, Philip Morris Italia, Toyota Material Handling
Calling the diaspora home. Maximizing the socioeconomic impact of ancestry based tourism on Italy and its cross border communities – produced in collaboration with NIAF (National Italian American Foundation)
Strategic study on development opportunities for Italian companies in the USA - produced in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Washington DC and Italian Trade Agency (ICE)
Zero Recidivism. Education, training, and work in prison: from project experiences to systemic actions – produced in collaboration with the CNEL (National Council for Economics and Labour)
The assessment of the impacts of TEHA Forum “Intelligence on the World, Europe, and Italy” - produced by TEHA
How to create shared and measurable value tackling current challenges: a renewed approach to Urban Regeneration - by the Business & Policy Impact area of TEHA
Relaunching productivity: Which industrial policy for Italy and Europe? - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club
Observatory on the Recovery and Resilience Plan. Three years after its launch - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club
Russia’s war in Ukraine. Impact on global energy and agrifood security and prospects for peace - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club
Observatory on Women’s Empowerment. A Roadmap to Empowerment: Prioritizing economic security, safety, and wellbeing - produced as part of the activities of TEHA Club with the support of ABB, BGY International Services - Gruppo SACBO, Edison, Generali Italia, Molitoria Umbra, Philip Morris Italia
TEHA Lettera Club “Impact of the 2024 European Elections on the EU Agenda”
TEHA Club Economic Indicator – Third 2024 survey on Italy’s economic prospects, on employment and business investment.
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