European Tour.. Zelensky Sees Opportunity to End War by 2025
Zelensky's statements about the possibility of ending the war by 2025 indicate cautious optimism, but may be an attempt to motivate Ukraine's allies to provide more military and diplomatic support in
October 9, 2024, 10:56 pm

European Tour.. Zelensky Sees Opportunity to End War by 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Wednesday that the current circumstances on the battlefield provide an opportunity to take decisive steps towards ending the conflict in Ukraine before 2025.

Zelensky added, during his participation in the Ukraine and Southeast European Countries Summit held in Dubrovnik, Croatia: "During the months of October, November, and December, we have an opportunity to push things towards peace and lasting stability. The situation on the battlefield allows for seizing this opportunity, an opportunity to take decisive action to end the war no later than 2025."

In a related context, Berlin announced that Zelensky will meet on Friday in the German capital with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at a time when Ukrainian forces are facing increasing Russian military pressure in the east of the country.

This meeting comes in the wake of the postponement of a conference on the defense of Ukraine that was scheduled to be held on Saturday at a U.S. base in Germany, after President Joe Biden postponed his visit due to Hurricane Milton.

Zelensky was expected to present during this conference "clear and concrete measures to reach a just end to the war" ongoing between Russia and Ukraine since February 2022. A German government source indicated that the Ramstein summit was supposed to be "an opportunity to send a strong signal in favor of military support for Ukraine."

Zelensky, who is taking advantage of his travels to request more aid in the face of Russia, recently expressed regret for what he described as the West's "delay" in delivering weapons to his country. The Ukrainian President is also scheduled to visit Rome on Friday, where he will be received by the Pope at the Vatican, before heading to Berlin.

These diplomatic moves come amid escalating Russian military pressure on Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need to strengthen Western support and coordinate international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. The question remains about the extent to which these efforts can achieve tangible progress towards ending the war within the timeframe set by Zelensky.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”