Russian Invasion of Ukraine – Day 21: Fighting across Ukraine also continued overnight (Tuesday-Wednesday), with Kiev reporting heavy explosions during an attack by the Russian Air Force. On the other hand, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zalansky expressed cautious optimism after the latest round of talks between the parties, saying that “Russia’s positions sound more realistic” when similar voices were heard from Russia.
ongoing updates:
12:16: Kremlin: “The idea of creating a demilitarized Ukraine, like Austria, with its own army can be seen as a compromise. The issue of sanctions was discussed in talks with Ukraine – there will be personal sanctions on leaders of unfriendly countries,” the Russian media reported.
12:00: Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andshon She said during a press conference that her country might send more military aid to Ukraine.
11:37 a.m .: Ukrainian Presidential Adviser Aristovich says Ukraine has carried out several small counter-attacks, and does not see a major change in the main battle points.
11:25: The International Committee of the Red Cross President has arrived in Ukraine.
11:07: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview with Russian media: “Russia sees no sign that the United States is interested in resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The United States has a crucial role to play in defining the position of the Ukrainian authorities.”
10:46: Adviser to the President of Ukraine Mikhail Podolyak tweeted: “Ukraine’s armed forces are launching attacks against Russian forces in several operational areas. This is radically changing the attitude of both sides.”
10:25: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says that “negotiations with Ukraine are not easy, but there is some hope for a compromise.”
10:13: The Attorney General says that 103 children have been killed so far in the war in Ukraine.
9:47 a.m .: British Foreign Secretary Liz Trass said she was skeptical about the existence of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin should be arrested at all costs: “He should implement the ceasefire and withdraw his troops to address the peace talks. These are serious. ”
- Putin’s Tragedy: What Hides a Tough Russian President?
08:47: The emergency services in the Kharkiv city area of Ukraine reported that at least 500 residents have been killed since the Russian invasion.
08:35: An adviser to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry reported that about 20,000 residents have so far managed to leave the besieged city of Mariupol in private cars.
08:00: The G7 countries will hold an online meeting to discuss Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Japan’s finance minister said.
05:15: The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin and calling on the International Criminal Court in The Hague to prosecute him for war crimes.
03:30: Violent explosions were heard throughout Kyiv, apparently following an air strike by the Russian army.
01:37: Zalansky: “Ukraine’s and Russia’s positions in the negotiations sound more realistic, but more time is still needed.”
01:33: The European Commissioner for Energy has said that EU countries are beginning efforts to stop using Russian gas.
01:12: The British Ministry of Defense: “The Russians have also recruited military forces from the Eastern Military District for the war.”
00:36: Japan will abolish Russia’s “preferred national trade status” as part of further sanctions imposed on Moscow. The government is expected to announce the move soon.
Damage from Russian shelling in Kiev, Ukraine (Photo: Reuters)