Ukraine, First Published Mar 4, 2022, 6:30 PM IST
Kyiv: Belarus says Russia will not be part of the Ukraine War Belarusian President Lukashenko said he had not yet attended. Meanwhile, Ukraine says so far 2,000 civilians have been killed in Russian attacks. Ukraine’s President Zelensky has said that Russia’s human rights corridors promised in the talks will not work today.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Selensky has called on the Russian people to protest against President Vladimir Putin. Protest in the streets and tell your government that we must live. This is Selensky’s call. Selensky reiterated his demand for a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian navy reportedly sank its own warship. Ukraine destroyed its own ship in order to prevent the Russian army from getting the ship. Hetman Sahaidachni, a frigate, was drowned in the sea. Ukraine has confirmed that a ship carrying repairs in Mykolayiv was wrecked.
Russia has so far lost 9,166 troops in the war. Three warplanes, 37 helicopters, 251 tanks, 105 artillery pieces, 50 multiple rocket launchers, 939 military vehicles, two boats and 18 anti-aircraft systems were reportedly destroyed. Russian troops are reportedly moving into the Black Sea port city of Mykolayiv. Reuters quoted local officials as saying.
Meanwhile, the Western media reports that there were three assassination attempts last week alone to assassinate Ukrainian President Vladimir Selensky. It is reported that two groups were sent to assassinate the President of Ukraine. The Times reports that Selensky was assassinated by the Kremlin-backed Wagnaur group and the Chechen Special Forces. The Times claims that the assassination attempt was foiled by the anti-war slum within the Russian spy agency FSB itself. It is said that the Ukrainian security forces received accurate information about all the movements of the Wagnaur group. According to intelligence reports, a 400-member team from the Wagnaur group was deployed to assassinate Selensky.
Saudi Arabia ready to mediate in Ukraine conflict
Saudi Arabia agrees to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has said in a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last night that the two sides were involved in the clashes.
Mohammed bin Salman has said that Saudi Arabia will support efforts to find a political solution to end the crisis and achieve security and stability, Saudi Arabia’s official news agency reported. Mohammed bin Salman has told President Selensky that visas for Ukrainian visitors, tourists and workers in Saudi Arabia will be extended by three months.
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Last Updated Mar 4, 2022, 6:30 PM IST