Developments in Ukraine The failed attempt to cross the Russian border and Putin’s promise to retaliate

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency, on Friday The Ministry of Defense of Russia announced the suppression of the Ukrainian armed forces’ attempt to penetrate into the Belgorod region. According to this information, in the past one or two days, a group of National Guard forces, together with foreign mercenaries, with two MiG-8 Froud helicopters, consisting of 30 people, carried out a sabotage operation at a distance of 1 km from the Russian national border and tried to enter the Russian territory. to infiltrate.

The group of vandals moved towards the border village of Kuzinki and entered several houses on the outskirts of the village. However, they faced the powerful fire of the Russian armed forces and were forced to retreat. A part of the Ukrainian army was killed.

The Ministry of Defense noted that the casualties of the Ukrainian side reached more than 1,500 people. In addition, the Ukrainian armed forces lost 18 tanks and 23 infantry fighting vehicles in an attempt to penetrate into Russian territory.

In this regard, Vladimir Putin The President of Russia also emphasized that the attacks of the armed forces of Ukraine on Russian territory will not go unpunished. Putin said in a meeting with the permanent members of the Russian Security Council: “The neo-Nazi regime in Kiev, in order to disrupt the election process and intimidate the people, carried out criminal armed actions and considered a show and tried to penetrate the Russian soil. These attacks of the enemy have not gone unpunished and will not go unpunished.”

The president reminded that in the last one or two days, we have seen that there have been sabotage and terrorist attacks in Belgorod and Kursk regions. However, enemy efforts were not successful in either direction. According to him, the forces of the armed forces of Ukraine had to flee with heavy losses.

Putin added: “Who did they decide to scare?” Russian people? Multinational people of Russia? This has never happened and I am sure it will never happen.” The real situation on the front line of the battle is that the Russian army is confidently defending the security of Russia and continues to achieve all the goals set for special operations.

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Zelensky threatened to harm Russia after the failure of the Ukrainian army’s infiltration

After the failure of the Ukrainian armed forces’ attempt to infiltrate the regions Belgorod and Kursk, the country’s president, Vladimir Zelensky, once again threatened Russia and promised new attacks on Russian territory, including using long-range drones.

He wrote on his Telegram channel last night: “We have identified the most vulnerable points of the enemy, the points where we can inflict the most damage on the Russians. And we will do it.”

Zelensky also revealed that he met on Friday with the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Sirsky and other high-ranking military officials about next steps. And also the production and use of offensive and long-range drones to attack Russia.

Antonov: America is one of the parties because of sending long-range weapons to Ukraine. There has been a conflict

Anatoly Antonov, the Russian ambassador to Washington this morning, Saturday, in an interview with the Novosti news agency, announced that the United States is actually due to supply Long-range weapons systems to Kiev have become one side of the military conflict in Ukraine. According to him, the responsibility for the killing of the Russian people lies with the American authorities.

Antonov reminded, if we consider the state of military aid provided by the United States over the past few years. Previously, they only supplied light and defensive weapons to the Ukrainian army, but now the situation has changed.

Dmitry Polyansky, the first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the United Nations, also said last night that any western country that sends weapons to Ukraine should not abdicate its responsibility for the continuation of the war. run away.

Russian ambassador: America admits the military defeat of Ukraine

Anatoly Antonov noted in this interview that US officials have begun to admit the fact that the armed forces of Ukraine are close to defeat in the conflict.

The Russian ambassador to Washington added: “As time passes, it is becoming more and more clear in Washington that the Ukrainian military is seriously beginning to collapse.” Recently, American officials began to admit that the situation on the front is not in favor of the Ukrainian side, and we constantly hear about the successes of Russian troops in liberating more areas along the lines of contact.

The disunity of the G7 countries on the issue of confiscation of Russian assets

Anatoly Antonov also said that the G7 countries are in favor of the possible confiscation of frozen Russian assets. Ukraine does not have a common position.

The Russian ambassador added: As far as we know, there is still no alliance among the G7. Not everyone is ready to hang the “thief” label on their chest. Many people understand the negative consequences of such actions and know that in this case the current international system of financial relations is collapsing.” According to him, Moscow’s concern in The consequences of such an action are shared by many countries.

Antonov: Washington has become powerless

Russia’s ambassador to the United States stressed that the increase in insults by US President Joe Biden against Vladimir Putin only shows Washington’s incompetence and the lack of common sense in the current US policy.

Anatoly Antonov pointed out that such approaches are unacceptable, adding that the United States continues to try to bury bilateral relations and impose a “strategic defeat on Russia”. He added: There is evidence of incapacity due to the weak results of the foreign policy of the Biden government, which is failing one after another. Kremlin: America cannot Proud of Biden insulting Putin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said last night that the United States could hardly afford another verbal outburst from Joe American President Biden should feel proud of Russian President Vladimir Putin. He read, commented and said: “Using such words is not good for the leaders of countries and it is not in the dignity of a government official.” This is not something America can be proud of.”

Previously, in late February, Biden insulted Putin during a fundraiser in San Francisco. And called him a threat to humanity.

Russian diplomat: Ukraine is drowned in blood because of Zelensky’s decisions

Dmitry Polyansky, the first deputy permanent representative of Russia to the United Nations, believes that Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, is determined to drown his country in the blood of the people in order to maintain his power.

This diplomat said at the Security Council meeting last night: Zelensky has not yet figured out how to solve the problem of staying in power, but so far he has shown that he is ready for this. He wants to drown his entire country in blood and sacrifice every Ukrainian.

Furthermore, Poliansky emphasized, the Western countries supporting Zelensky “are silent and do not speak about not only his illegitimacy, but also about all the crimes and dictatorial decisions.”

Kirby: America is closely monitoring Russia’s nuclear forces

Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, announced that the country is ready to provide all necessary support for the start of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

He said during last night’s meeting of the Security Council, which was dedicated to “security and restoration of peace in Ukraine”, Beijing authorities would like to provide all the necessary facilities for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine and will continue to play a constructive role in promoting a political solution to the current crisis. Did not

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Waltonen demanded not to rule out the possibility of sending Western troops to Ukraine in the long term. According to him, if the conflict escalates, the United States should not categorically oppose sending troops to Ukraine.

He added: “It is important that in the long run Don’t dismiss because we never know how serious the situation will become. But Finland’s position is clear: we are not sending any troops at this time and we don’t want to discuss it. be restricted

James David Vance, the US senator from the state of Ohio, has prepared a bill based on which the supply of weapons to Ukraine and the influence of Joe Biden will be significantly limited in making decisions about this equipment.

The draft calls for extensive oversight of the ultimate use of the US President’s authority to approve the sending of military equipment to Ukraine is centralized and has proposed stricter regulations to be overseen by the Inspector General of the Ministry of Defense. In addition, the law requires a report every 30 days. Provide guidance on how weapons sent to Ukraine will be used until the level of proper traceability of weapons exceeds 99%. Vance believes that the United States has sent Ukraine “tens of billions of dollars in military aid, but there is no precise information about their final destination.

He said: , whose use and transportation must be strictly monitored, were not tracked according to Defense Ministry standards. This situation is completely unacceptable, and if these standards cannot be maintained, the shipment of weapons should be restricted.”

European countries will buy weapons for Ukraine on the world market

Olaf Schulz, Chancellor Germany announced on Friday in a press conference together with French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that Germany and its other European allies will buy large quantities of weapons for Ukraine on the world market.

Ukraine’s supporters, he said, would form a “coalition of powers” in the form of Ramstein to provide long-range artillery ammunition to Kiev. Our common goal, he said, is to ensure that Ukraine can effectively defend itself.

Scholz confirms refusal to send Western ground forces to Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Schultz has not changed his previous position on sending Western ground troops to Ukraine. Steffen Hebstreit, the spokesman of the German Cabinet of Ministers, while announcing this, recalled that Prime Minister Schultz had already assured that there would be no German forces in Ukraine and this position has not changed in any way.

Kiev asked its allies to finance arms production in Ukraine

The Financial Times reported that Ukraine has asked its western allies to finance the production of weapons in this country. Oleksandr Kamishin, Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine, said in an interview with this newspaper: “The fastest way to start production is to do it on Ukrainian soil.” Apparently, it can produce some advanced weapons at a lower cost than its Western partners. Kamyshin even claimed that defense companies in Ukraine could become a competitive threat to suppliers of European countries. will bring

Ukraine Finance Minister Sergey Marchenko admitted that Ukraine will turn to the G7 countries if the United States refuses financial aid to Kyiv .

According to the Minister of Ukraine, Kiev “always hopes for the best from the point of view of its own interests” and added: “There are reasons to believe in the quick receipt of American aid.” Of course, we hope that direct support from the budget will continue. However, if US support turns out to be insufficient, then Ukraine will consider ‘option B’ – ask all G7 countries to increase their aid to replace the US.

Marchenko added that Kyiv could also turn to Northern European countries for funds.

Earlier that day, the American newspaper Washington Without additional help, the Post reported, citing a source, that the situation in Ukraine could lead to its possible collapse. According to the publication, in the worst-case scenario, Russian forces will break through Ukraine’s defense lines, and in the “best-case” scenario, Kiev It will face very heavy losses and casualties.

Colombia will not transfer Russian military equipment to Ukraine

Stanislav Kudryavtsev, representative of “Ross Tech” company. Russia announced in Colombia that the transfer of Russian military equipment from Colombia to Ukraine is unlikely during the government of Gustavo Petro, the president of this country.

They have given financial aid to this country in exchange for Russian MiG helicopters. However, according to Colombian domestic law, helicopters purchased from Russia cannot be sold or donated to third countries.

According to the Russian official, the Colombian side Understands that under the conditions specified in bilateral agreements, re-export or free transfer of Russian equipment to third countries is unacceptable without agreement with Moscow.

Intention Greece sends a large shipment of ammunition to Ukraine

Local media reported that the Greek government will soon send a large batch of ammunition to Ukraine.

According to this information, these weapons will be purchased by the Czech Republic and sent directly to Ukraine. The Czech and Greek authorities are negotiating the price of these systems, after which a bilateral agreement will be signed. Iran does not have Russia

A high-ranking European Union official told reporters on Friday that Brussels authorities have no evidence that Iran has transferred ballistic missiles to Russia. He said: “We still do not have any proof of the transfer of ballistic missiles from Iran to Russia.” According to informed sources, Josep Borrell, the European Union’s high representative for foreign and security policy, will directly signal to Tehran not to cooperate with Moscow in the supply of ballistic missiles.

Earlier, in the middle of February, the Russian ambassador in Tehran, Alexey Dedov, said that the claim of Western countries that Iran supports Russia in the conflict in Ukraine is not true.

In addition On this, the Iranian embassy in Brussels also reminded that Tehran denies the statements of Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, regarding the supply of drones of this republic to Russia.

The European Union is considering the 14th package of sanctions against Russia

Sources Sources in Brussels told reporters that the European Union plans to introduce the 14th package of anti-Russian sanctions and that this package is being prepared. Apparently, the package will include measures to counter circumvention of previously imposed restrictions.

These measures are said to be targeted against certain sectors of the Russian economy. .

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