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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Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine Iryna Vereshchuk announced the establishment of a “silence regime” from 9.00 to 21.00 hours for the operation of humanitarian corridors and evacuation along six routes. Evacuation is planned from Energodar to Zaporozhye, from Sumy to Poltava, from Izyum to Lozova, from Mariupol to Zaporozhye, from Volnovakha to Pokrovsk, as well as from Vorzel, Borodyanka, Bucha, Irpen and Gostomel to Kyiv, she said. According to Vereshchuk, Ukraine received confirmation from the Russian Federation on the coordination of the routes proposed to it. She called on the Russian side to uphold its ceasefire commitments and ensure a safe evacuation.
UK imposes aviation sanctions against Russia
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In response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine Great Britain banned the export of aviation and space products and technology to the Russian Federation, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said. At the same time, British insurance companies were banned from providing services to Russian partners in these areas. The coverage of existing policies will be canceled, insurers will not pay compensation on them. In addition, the new sanctions give authorities in London the right to detain any Russian or Russian-linked aircraft in UK airspace. The relevant law will be adopted on March 9, the Foreign Office said.
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As a result of an airstrike in Sumac 22 people were killed, said the head of the Sumy Regional Administration Dmitry Zhivitsky. “This story can rightfully be called a massacre, because one bomb claimed the lives of 22 people. Russian troops launched an airstrike on a residential sector in Sumy,” Ukrayinska Pravda quoted him as saying. Among the dead were three children.
KamAZ switches to production only from Russian components
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In connection with the termination of foreign supplies of a number of manufacturers KAMAZ switches to the production of trucks only from Russian components and assemblies, Izvestia writes with reference to a letter from the head of the trading and financial subsidiary of the concern to dealers. “Cars of the entire K3 model range from March will be produced mainly in configurations with Russian counterparts – KPP 154, KamAZ engines, AZPI fuel equipment. In the absence of modifications with Russian components, the order of models for production will not be accepted,” the publication quotes the publication at its disposal. letter. In particular, the Russian concern stops the production of trucks with Cummins engines (USA), ZF gearbox (Germany) and Bosch fuel equipment (Germany).
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Russian bank VTB, which was sanctioned due to the war in Ukraine, began offering deposits in Chinese yuan on March 9. “Many clients are becoming interested in investing in other currencies in the face of rising dollar and euro rates, and the yuan is one of the most accessible and promising options for investing funds,” the VTB press service said. The maximum rate on these deposits is 8% per annum, the placement period is from three to six months.
Japan began supplying arms to Ukraine
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Japan began supplying arms to Ukraine. A special KC-767 aircraft that took off from the Komaki airbase delivered bulletproof vests, helmets and other equipment. The Ministry of Defense of Japan will continue to make every effort to provide assistance to Ukraine, the ministry said on Twitter. “Japan is categorically against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which is a serious violation of international law, undermining the foundations of the international order,” the Defense Ministry said in Tokyo.
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Chapter Poltava Regional State Administration Dmitry Lunin announced the successful completion of two stages of the evacuation from Sumy. Five thousand people and one thousand private cars are safe, he said.
US to deploy two Patriot air defense systems to Poland
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According to TASS, USA will be transferred to Poland two anti-aircraft missile systems Patriot, writes TASS with reference to the representative of the European Command of the US Armed Forces Adam Miller. This step will be taken at the suggestion of the Polish authorities and is aimed at countering potential threats to the United States, its allies and NATO territory, it is indicated further.
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Mayor of Kyiv Vitaliy Klitschko again called on Germany to expand arms supplies to Ukraine. His country needs help in the form of “helmets, protective vests and modern, real weapons,” Klitschko told Bild TV. “We need Germany’s help in the field of weapons. We are fighting not only for peace in our country. We are fighting for peace throughout Europe. We are fighting for peace in Germany, they must understand this,” he stressed.
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Ukraine announced the extension of the humanitarian corridor on the route Sumy – Poltava. “The negotiation group worked all night and the operation of the gum corridor from Sumy to Poltava was extended today, 09.03.2022, from 9.00 to 21.00,” head of the Sumy regional administration Dmitry Zhivitsky said on his Telegram channel. According to him, residents of Sumy can travel, in particular, by their own transport. “Additionally, at about 14.00, we are returning 22 buses from Poltava to Sumy, which went yesterday in the first column, and we will serve them for loading for pregnant women, women with children, older people and people with disabilities,” he said.