Russian Invasion of Ukraine – Day 21: Fighting across Ukraine continues today (Wednesday), with heavy explosions reported in Kiev during an attack by the Russian Air Force. During the day, the Kremlin dramatically announced that “the idea of creating a demilitarized Ukraine, like Austria and Sweden, with its own army – could be seen as a compromise.”
President of Ukraine Vladimir Zlansky, Rejected Russia’s ‘model of neutrality’ and demanded guarantees ahead of another round of negotiations. In his address to the US Congress, he clarified: “Russia has turned our cities into a battlefield.” In addition, his speech to the Knesset of Israel is scheduled for this coming Sunday. Simultaneously with the speech of Zalansky, President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, He also carried a statement to the media in which he blamed the Western countries that caused global prices to rise and exacerbated the famine in the poor countries, following the sanctions. He claimed that Russia’s situation was “not simple” but clarified that Russia was determined to complete its missions in Ukraine.
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ongoing updates:
19:18: U.S. PresidentJoe Biden: “The aid package to Ukraine will be worth $ 800 million and will include, among other things, UAVs and anti-aircraft systems.”
Proud to join @POTUS today as he authorized an additional $800M in security assistance to further support #Ukraine’s Armed forces – the 5th emergency support pkg. the Biden-Harris Admin. has authorized since August. @SecBlinken pic.twitter.com/b4o1X0aacj
— Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks (@DepSecDef) March 16, 2022
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18:30: Maripol City Council claims that Russia bombed the municipal theater while civilians were staying there in search of asylum. The number of casualties is now being examined.
17:52: Russia has blocked access to the country’s BBC channel.
17:50: President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zlansky: “Russia must comply with the order of the Hague Tribunal.”
17:30: The court in The Hague has ordered Russia to immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine. “The court added that Russia must ensure that other forces under its control or supported by Moscow do not continue the military operation.
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17:00: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Asked about the Financial Times’ report on progress in negotiations with Ukraine, he replied: “It is too early to reveal any potential progress that will lead to an end to the fighting.”
15:50: The head of Russia’s Security Council, Nikolai Petrushev, has spoken with White House National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan, according to a RIA news agency report. Sullivan warned Petrush against any use of chemical or biological weapons against Ukraine – which would have consequences.
15:40: President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, Clarified that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine, and warned against its use of nuclear weapons in the near future. He said the operation would continue as planned when all the goals were achieved, but added: “We are ready to negotiate.”
In his speech, he condemned the Western sanctions leading to what he says are poverty, hunger and rising world prices, adding: “Who will take care of the million hungry citizens in poor countries?”.
15:05: The President of Ukraine addressed the US Congress live. During the speech, he accused Russia of using drones “to kill”, adding: “This is terrorism that we have not seen for 80 years and we are seeking a response to it from all over the world.” Russia has turned the skies of Ukraine into a death knell for thousands of people. “
Zalansky personally addressed the President of the United States Joe BidenAnd said: “You are the leader of the nation, I wish you to be the leader of the world, and that means, to be the leader of peace.”
14:53: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov“Putin has repeatedly said that there is no impediment to a meeting with Zalansky.”
14:33: Final happiness: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zlansky He will address the Knesset members through a video call this coming Sunday at 18:00.
14:18: The Czech prime minister after returning from a visit to Kiev: “Ukraine above all needs weapons equipment.”
13:45: The Minister of Finance of Ukraine: “The financial system is stable, there are no critical problems.”
13:38: CNN reported that a Kremlin spokesman said that despite the sanctions, the president of Russia Vladimir Putin Still open to talking to the President of the United States Joe Biden.
13:32: President of Ukraine: “We must negotiate fair peace for Ukraine with real security guarantees that work.”
13:18: Ukrainian President Zalansky demands that the Russians immediately release the mayor of Litopol. According to other reports in the country, the mayor of Skedovsk, Oleksandr Yakovlev and his deputy Yuri Palioch, were also abducted by the Russian army.
12:47: Ukraine: “Reject the model of neutrality and Austrian and Swedish demilitarization, as proposed by Russia.”
12:16: The Kremlin: “The idea of creating a demilitarized Ukraine, like Austria and Sweden, with its own army can be seen as a compromise. The issue of sanctions has been discussed in talks with Ukraine – there will be personal sanctions on leaders of unfriendly countries,” the Russian media reported.
Damage from Russian shelling in Kiev, Ukraine (Photo: Reuters)
Residential building on fire following hit by Russian missile in Kiev, Ukraine (Photo: Social Networks)
Russian invasion of Ukraine: destruction in the city of Dnipro (Photo: REUTERS / Mykola Synelnikov)