On the 14th day of the war against Ukraine, Russian troops continue to strike at settlements in many regions of the neighboring country and do not stop trying to capture them. The Ukrainian army and territorial defense detachments are putting up stubborn resistance and claiming significant losses of Russians among personnel and military equipment. Under the conditions of hostilities, the statements of representatives of the armed forces of both sides of the conflict cannot be verified from independent sources. Western countries and international organizations are tightening sanctions against Russia. DW is following developments on Wednesday, March 9 (Moscow time).
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Zelensky: 52 children died because of the war between Russia and Ukraine
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky stated that 52 children have died due to Russia’s war against Ukraine since February 24. He announced this in a video message. “Today, when I went to speak in front of the British Parliament, the most terrible number for me was 50. 50 Ukrainian children killed in 13 days of the war. And an hour later it became 52. 52 children. I will never forgive this. And I know that you will never do not forgive the invaders,” he said. Zelensky said that on the evening of March 8, Russian troops launched a missile attack on Korbutovka in the Zhytomyr region: “They destroyed the hostel. How could an ordinary hostel threaten Russia? What geopolitical interests of a nuclear state?” The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said that 7 people died from airstrikes near residential buildings in the Kharkiv and Zhytomyr regions.
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Central Bank of the Russian Federation until September 9, introduces a temporary procedure for operations with cash currency. Banks will not sell cash to citizens during this period. “All client funds on foreign currency accounts or deposits are saved and accounted for in the deposit currency, the client can withdraw up to $10,000 in cash, and the rest in rubles at the market rate on the day of issuance,” the regulator points out.
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Pepsico closes soft drinks business in Russia
American beverage company Pepsico limits its business in Russia. On Tuesday, the company announced that it would temporarily suspend the sale and production of Pepsi, 7Up and Mirinda beverages. In addition, Pepsico will cease investments and all advertising and marketing activities in Russia.
However, the company will continue to sell dairy products and baby food.
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Authorities UK announced that they could detain any Russian aircraft that intruded into the country’s airspace. “I have criminalized the intrusion of ANY Russian aircraft into UK airspace and the UK government can now detain those aircraft,” British Transport Minister Grant Shapps tweeted. innocent people.”
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