Fear of Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing updates
03:33 | White House: Biden accepts in principle the invitation to a meeting with Putin, provided there is no Russian military action by then. “We are always ready for diplomacy,” a White House spokeswoman said. “We are also prepared to impose swift and severe sanctions if Russia chooses war”
03:39 | Russian news agency RIA: Separatists in eastern Ukraine reported that two civilians were killed in shelling by Ukrainian forces
02:54 | Elysee Palace: Presidents Biden and Putin have agreed in principle to hold a summit meeting, mediated by French President Macron. This is what the French presidency said after Macron met again with Putin and earlier with Biden. First the two will meet and then the session will be extended to more participants. However, the summit could not take place if Russia invaded Ukraine, the palace stressed. The content of the meeting, entitled “Security and Strategic Stability in Europe”, will be prepared at a meeting on Thursday between Foreign Ministers in Linken and Rubov. The White House has confirmed things
00:32 | The presidents of the United States and France, Biden and Macron, discussed continued pressure on Russia due to the concentration of forces
00:21 | An explosion was heard in the center of the separatist city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine
00:05 | The American satellite company “MAXAR” reported that the Russian army had deployed more armored equipment and soldiers near the border with Ukraine. According to the report, the army forces were stationed in forests, farms and industrial buildings, unlike the location of the forces so far near military bases. The company said that the picture shown indicates readiness for battle. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defense of Belarus has announced that the Russian army will extend the military exercises it is conducting in its territory and were due to be completed yesterday
> Putin’s alternative plan, and the dilemma of the West
The New York Times reported last night that US intelligence learned last week that Russian President Putin had ordered units in his army to advance in the invasion program. It was reported that this information led to President Biden’s announcement that Putin had decided to attack the neighboring country. Biden convened the National Security Council last night to discuss developments in the crisis. Moscow, for its part, reiterated yesterday that it has no plans to invade Ukraine.
The Ukraine-Russia border crisis According to US intelligence, the Russian forces were instructed to prepare for the invasion, while Macron and Putin agreed to form a joint team to find a diplomatic solution to the disputes. Is it right for tonight – the crisis is closer to a solution or to a war?
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French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke with Putin yesterday, and the two announced that they had reached an understanding and agreement to form a special team for negotiations and dialogue to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
The US Embassy in Moscow has called on American citizens staying in Russia to take a series of precautions and be prepared to evacuate the country on their own, without assistance from the US administration. The embassy noted that warnings had been issued about attacks on shopping centers, train stations and other public places in Russia.
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