Vladimir Putin "wants international recognition of Russian Crimea and neutral Ukraine". This was said by the Moscow leader himself during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.
An interview that took place after the start of the ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine invaded by the Russians, which began after 5 days of war. The talks were hosted in a secret location in the Gomel Region, on the Prypyat River, on the border between Ukraine and Belarus.
The delegations after the first day of talks returned to their respective capitals for consultations, then there will be a "second round", in another location this time on the border between Belarus and Poland. From what has been learned, "there would be the basis for continuing the negotiations".
In the last few hours, however, numerous explosions have been heard in Kiev (where the authorities have imposed a new curfew) and in Kharkiv (where a "massacre of civilians" is reported), while the Foreign Ministry "strongly recommends to the compatriots present in Russia to temporary title (tourists, students, people on business trips and the like) to organize themselves promptly to return to Italy ".
Russia, for its part, has blocked flights from 36 countries, condemning the West for the sanctions that are hitting it, in response to the attack on Ukraine.
The Ukrainian crisis also reached the United Nations assembly, where the Russian ambassador explained that Moscow's intervention was solicited by the people of Donbass, victims of "crimes" by the Kiev army since 2014.
The news of the fifth day of the war in chronological order:
At the negotiations Kiev demanded the complete withdrawal of Russian troops
In talks with Russia, Ukraine called for the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from its territory. This was reported by Anton Herashchenko, adviser to the Interior Minister of Kiev, quoted by local media. "We are facing a decisive battle, the army is ready," he added.
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The sirens sound again in Kiev
There are signs of an impending new attack on Kiev with sirens ringing again and residents returning to underground shelters. This was reported by the BBC in an online update, citing a correspondent who talks about fighting apparently getting closer to the heart of the Ukrainian capital.
An air raid hit Brovary, near Kiev, shortly after the end of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The Kyiv Independent reports, citing the mayor of the city less than 30 km from the capital, Ihor Sapozhko, according to whom there are injured.
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Ukraine: "Difficult negotiations"
Today's negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have been "difficult" and the Russian position "extremely partial", writes the president's adviser in a tweet. The advisor to the Ukrainian presidency Mykhailo Podolyak writes.
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Strong explosions in Kiev
Several large explosions were reported in the east of central Kiev at around 6.40 local time. Immediately after the conclusion of the first round of negotiations. CNN reports this, indicating that they are the strongest reported today. Immediately after, the alarm sirens sounded.
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Upcoming meetings on the border between Poland and Belarus
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine will continue on the border between Poland and Belarus. This was announced by the Kremlin, quoted by TASS. According to the Moscow negotiator, Vladimir Medinsky, the talks will take place "in the next few days".
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Moscow: "Possible to find common ground with Kiev"
"We have found some points where common ground can be found." This was stated by Russian negotiator Vladimir Medinsky at the end of today's talks with Kiev on the Belarusian border, quoted by Interfax.
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Negotiations, there will be a second round
Russia and Ukraine are planning a "second round" of talks. This was reported by sources in Kiev at the negotiations, which were held today on the Belarusian border. The delegations are returning to their respective capitals for consultations.
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USA: "Moscow does not yet have aerial dominance"
Russia does not yet have air dominance. This was stated by a Pentagon official quoted by the American media, according to which Moscow has so far launched 380 missiles.
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UN: "The fighting must stop"
"The fighting in Ukraine must stop. They are raging all over the country, from the air, land and sea. They must stop now, that's enough. The soldiers must return to their barracks." This was stated by the UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, at the General Assembly.
"Leaders must move towards peace. Civilians must be protected," he added, stressing that the Russian nuclear threat "is a chilling development": "The mere idea of a nuclear conflict is simply inconceivable, nothing can justify its use. of nuclear weapons ".
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Putin: "Agreement with Kiev only if it becomes a neutral state"
An agreement with Ukraine will only be possible after the "demilitarization and de-Nazification" of Kiev, "when it has assumed a neutral status". This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron. This was reported by the Kremlin, quoted by Tass.
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Putin hears Macron: "Commitment to spare civilians"
In a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged today to "suspend all attacks on civilians and homes": this was announced by a source in the Elysée.
In the phone call, Putin gave "his agreement to keep in touch in the coming days to prevent the situation from worsening", as proposed by Macron. According to what is learned, the Russian president has also asked for the recognition of Crimea.
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A historic turning point for Switzerland, which aligns itself with the EU sanctions against Moscow
Switzerland "fully" aligns itself with the sanctions imposed by the EU on Russia in the context of the Ukrainian crisis. President Ignazio Tassis announces it. A historic announcement that effectively breaks the traditional neutrality of the Swiss country.
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Johnson: "Sanctions aim to overthrow Putin"
Western sanctions aim to "bring down the Putin regime". British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said this, as reported by a spokesman, underlining however that this is not the primary objective of the measures adopted and that the priority remains "to hinder the Russian war machine" in the invasion of Ukraine.
Johnson added that the Russian president made a "colossal mistake" with his military attack and "underestimated the unity of the West and the harshness of the sanctions his action led to."
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New curfew in Kiev
A new curfew has been announced in Kiev and will start from 8 pm this evening until 7 am tomorrow. The Kyiv Independent newspaper writes it. Citizens will be able to walk the streets only to seek shelter in the event that the alarm sirens for air raids sound while moving by car will only be allowed with a special permit.
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Over 400 Russian mercenaries in Ukraine to kill Zelensky
Over 400 Russian mercenaries from the Wagner paramilitary group entered Ukraine on a mission to assassinate President Volodomyr Zelensky and other prominent members of his government. The Times reported that the militiamen were returned five weeks ago from a mission to Africa with the promise of a rich reward.
The news would have been learned by the Kiev authorities on Saturday morning, a few hours before a total curfew was imposed on the capital that lasted until this morning, also in the fear of sabotage by Moscow.
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Moscow: "Nuclear alert due to the statements of the GB minister"
Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov explained today President Vladimir Putin's decision to put the Russian nuclear deterrent on alert as a response to the threats attributed to the British Foreign Minister, Liz Truss, who yesterday had among other things assured support for the participation of British "volunteers" in the war in Ukraine.
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Russia closes the airspace to 36 countries
Russia has decided to close its airspace to airlines from 36 countries, including European countries and Canada. The Russian federal civil aviation body has closed the airspace to companies from Italy, Germany, Spain and France, as well as those from numerous other European countries as a "symmetrical" measure to European sanctions. Tass makes it known.
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Putin: "West empire of lies"
The Western community is "an empire of lies": Russian President Vladimir Putin says so, according to reports from Interfax.
Putin made this claim in a meeting with members of the government called to discuss Western sanctions. The head of the Kremlin spoke of the "sanctions that the so-called Western community, this empire of lies, is trying to apply against our country".
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Massacre in Kharkiv
"Dozens of civilians were killed and hundreds of others injured during the heavy Russian bombing of the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine." This was announced on Facebook by Anton Herashchenko, adviser to the Interior Minister of Kiev. Troops from Moscow, he adds, bombed residential areas with Grad rockets. "The whole world must see this horror! Death to the occupiers!", He concludes.
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Abramovich to the negotiations
Roman Abramovich, at the request of Ukraine, is in Belarus to assist in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. The Jerusalem Post writes according to which the Russian millionaire with an Israeli passport was "requested by Ukraine to help in the talks and traveled to Belarus to participate in the discussions".
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Zelensky: "Ukraine immediately in the EU"
Ukraine calls for "immediate" EU membership. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. And also Ursula von der Leyen, number one of the EU Commission, opens to the possible entry of Ukraine into the Union, with immediate effect, bypassing the long procedures foreseen for enlargement.
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Ukraine, over 100 civilians killed, 7 children
At least 102 civilians, including seven children, have been killed since Thursday, the day the Russian invasion began, while 304 have been injured. The United Nations reports that the real death toll could be much higher. "Most of these civilians have been killed by wide-ranging explosive weapons, including heavy artillery fire, rocket launchers and air strikes. The actual numbers are, I fear, considerably higher," said the High Commissioner of Nations. Unite for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, at the opening of the Human Rights Council.
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The voice of China
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin asked "all sides" of the Ukraine-Russia crisis "to remain calm and exercise restraint". The goal, he stressed in the daily briefing, is "to avoid a further escalation" after President Vladimir Putin warned Russia's nuclear deterrent.
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Johnson: "With Russia further isolated, Putin must fail"
"This morning we further isolated Russia from the international financial system. Working with our partners and the G7, we are determined to impose the toughest economic measures possible against President Putin for his abhorrent campaign against Ukraine. Putin must fail." This is the tweet published by the British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
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Anonymous, Belarusian railway attacked: services out of order
Anonymous tweeted a claim for a hacker attack on Belarusian railways stating that "all services are out of order" and will remain "disabled until Russian forces leave the territory of Belarus".
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The Russian army: "The people of Kiev can leave the city"
"All civilians can freely leave the Ukrainian capital via the Kiev-Vassylkiv highway," in the southwest of the city, spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry, Igor Konashenkov, said in front of the TV cameras.
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The Dalai Lama's appeal for peace
An appeal for peace in Ukraine was launched today by the Dalai Lama. The Tibetan spiritual leader in exile called on Moscow and Kiev to "mutual understanding", calling the war "obsolete" and calling himself "deeply saddened". "Problems and disagreements are best resolved through dialogue," he added.
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