Moment by moment with Kiev; Macron: Many consequences await Europe
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According to Fars News Agency’s International Service, Western countries, which had previously fueled tensions between Russia and Ukraine by approaching the Russian border, have been in a fever since this morning, with the launch of a special Russian military operation in Ukraine, leading to economic pressures. Intensify against Russia in the hope of isolating it in the international community.
The third part of the moment-by-moment developments in Ukraine can be followed below:
Moscow Ministry of Defense’s account of developments in Ukraine
The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the Russian military had shot down a Ukrainian military helicopter and four attack drones.
“As a result of the Russian attacks, 74 items of Ukraine’s military infrastructure have been deactivated, including 11 air force airports, three headquarters and a naval base, and 18 S-300 radar stations and an air defense system,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. They become “Book-M1”.
The Russian Defense Ministry also announced that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu had instructed all unit commanders to treat the captured Ukrainian soldiers with respect.
The Russian Defense Ministry also announced that a Russian Sukhoi-25 aircraft had crashed due to human error and that the pilot had landed on the Russian side with a parachute.
US National Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine
A White House official has said that US President Joe Biden convened a National Security Council meeting this morning to review the latest developments in Ukraine.
Lavrov: Our actions in Ukraine are aimed at ensuring the security of the Russian people
“Russia is ready for dialogue with all countries,” said Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, stressing that Moscow’s actions in Ukraine are aimed at ensuring the security of the Russian people.
Criticizing Western countries, he said he hoped there would be an opportunity to return to international law and international obligations, adding: “Unfortunately, our Western friends do not respect international law and try to break it and what” order ” “Based on rules” are called to promote.
“As you may have heard, Russian President Putin this morning commented on NATO actions and their statement that they are no longer confined to the territory of other countries,” he said. They are not members but claim to exist on a large scale, a detailed statement said. They (NATO) are responsible for global security. “The way they promote so-called strategies in the Indo-Pacific region is certainly evidence that they are greedy for the entire planet Earth.”
Moscow: We are reacting to Western sanctions
“We have been prepared for all these years and will respond to European and American sanctions,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement in response to Western threats of sanctions against Russia.
Cyber attack on Rashatodi network
The Russian network Rashatodi said it had been subjected to a “severe cyber attack” but was able to repel it.
A video posted on social media titled “Column of destroyed and abandoned Ukrainian tanks” in “Kherson” near “Crimea”
Ukraine: 50 Russian soldiers killed and seven planes destroyed
Ukraine’s defense ministry says 50 Russian soldiers have been killed and seven planes destroyed in clashes between Russia and Russia. (More details)
Ukraine: The Russian army has entered the area of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Ukraine has claimed that the Russian army entered the Chernobyl nuclear power plant area from Belarus.
The Security Council will meet tomorrow to discuss Ukraine
The UN Security Council is set to meet tomorrow (Friday) to discuss a draft resolution condemning Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, Sky News reported.
Ukraine has demanded that its allies cut ties with Russia
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kolba tweeted a call on all of Ukraine’s partners to sever diplomatic ties with Russia.
According to the Turkish Anatolian News Agency, he stated in his message: “This tangible action will show that you are on the side of Ukraine and reject the most obvious aggression in Europe since World War II.”
CNN: Russia takes control of an air base near Ukraine
The Russian military has taken control of Antonov Airport, 25 miles from central Kiev, Ukraine, CNN correspondent Matthew Chance reported from Kiev.
“They allowed us to enter and be with them while defending the air base environment,” he reported. “At the airport in the early hours of this morning, troops landed by helicopter to build an air bridge to accommodate more troops.”
According to CNN, the soldiers have an orange and black stripe on the arm of their uniform to identify them as Russian forces. The commander of the Russian military unit told CNN that clashes had taken place at the airport with Ukrainian troops, which, according to CNN, may have been Ukraine’s attempt to regain control of the airport.
Several European countries oppose Putin’s sanctions
The New York Times reports that while the European Union has prepared a heavy package of sanctions against Russia, some European countries, led by Germany, have demanded that the Russian president and foreign minister not be included in the sanctions list.
The possible reason for such a request is to keep open the possibility of advancing diplomacy and negotiating with Russia over the Ukraine crisis. (More details)
Declaration of martial law in Kiev
The mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, declared martial law in Kyiv after a special Russian military operation in Ukraine in a statement on state television after 10 pm local time until 07:00 am local time. (More details)
The Pentagon is stationing six F-35 fighter jets in the Black Sea
The Pentagon said in a statement in response to Russia’s special military operation that it planned to deploy six US F-35 fighter jets in the Baltic and Black Seas to support collective defense.
“Russian forces are advancing on Kiev, and we believe that they are seeking to paralyze the Ukrainian government and establish an alternative government,” the Pentagon said.
The Pentagon also said in a statement that Russia’s attack on Ukraine would take place in several stages and “we do not know how long it will last.”
“Russian forces are seeking control of key population centers in Ukraine,” the Pentagon said, claiming that Russian forces fired more than 100 missiles in the first hours of the offensive.
Zelensky: Russian forces seek control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky has claimed that Russian forces are trying to take control of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
He wrote in a tweet: Russian occupying forces trying to seize Chernobyl [نیروگاه هستهای] are. Our defenders are sacrificing their lives to prevent a repeat of the 1986 tragedy. This is a declaration of war against the whole of Europe. (More details)
Kremlin: Negotiations between Putin and Zelensky are not ruled out
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky said Putin had not answered Putin’s phone call on Wednesday night. “There is no Zelinsky.”
Regarding the use of the word “occupation” for Russian special military operations in Ukraine, Peskov said that the operation should not be described as “occupation” but as a defense of Russian security.
The Kremlin website crashed
Amid clashes between Russia and Ukraine, Sputnik reports that the Kremlin website has crashed.
Group 7: Russia’s action endangers global stability
The G7 leaders issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine as an “unwarranted and completely unjustifiable attack”, saying that Russia’s move would jeopardize global stability.
“This crisis is a serious threat to the international rule of law system and has implications beyond Europe,” the statement said. “This action fundamentally changes the Euro-Atlantic security situation.”
EU agrees to new sanctions against Russia
The German news agency Deutsche Welle reported that the EU member states agreed at their emergency meeting on the nature of the new and severe sanctions against Moscow.
According to media reports, the package imposes sanctions on energy, transportation, and the financial and banking sectors, and members agreed to impose strict controls on the export of high-tech technology and to impose visa restrictions on Russian officials.
Putin: We had no choice but to launch a special military operation against Ukraine
“What is happening is a necessary step,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in response to his country’s special military operation in Ukraine. “They left us with no choice but to do so.”
To find out more about the developments in Ukraine, you can follow the fourth report on the current developments in Kiev.
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