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Russians have reached a dead end and their attacks now dangerous, claims Ukraine
"Military criminals in Moscow planned to finish the attack in one or two days as a fast-moving punitive operation, but they failed. This is now clear to the whole world; it is becoming obvious for Russia as well", he said. "Therefore, Kremlin rats are at a dead end, and becoming extremely dangerous, crossing the line and violating any legal and moral codes of war", he said, Ukrainska Pravda reported.
Biden douses fear of nuclear war but pledge of fighter jets to Ukraine could escalate fighting
US President Joe Biden has dismissed fears about a nuclear war following Russias decision to put its strategic forces on high alert amid Moscows invasion of Ukraine. Asked by a reporter on whether Americans should fear a nuclear war, Biden answered with an affirmative "no". On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered that his country's deterrence forces, which include atomic weapons should be put on its highest alert.
Russian military warns to hit facilities in Kiev, asks civilians to leave
The Russians will target the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the 72nd Main Centre for Information and Psychological Operations (PSO) in Kiev, the Russian defence ministry said in a statement. "In order to suppress information attacks against Russia, the technological facilities of the SBU and the 72nd main PSO centre in Kiev will be hit with high-precision weapons," the statement said.
'Russian forces to continue operation in Ukraine until goals achieved'
Both the countries concluded their first round of negotiations in Belarus on Monday with no clear breakthrough, Xinhua news agency reported. While the talks were going on, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone talk with French President Emmanuel Macron, reiterating that a settlement would only be possible if Russia's security concerns were taken into account.
Missile damages govt building in Kharkiv
CCTV video posted on social media shows a missile-shaped projectile causing a massive explosion, RT reported. Ukrainian emergency services said it was an airstrike carried out by Russian forces, and urged locals to seek shelter. RT was unable to independently verify this claim. Emergency services said six people were injured, including a child.
Pak refrains from taking sides on Russia-Ukraine crisis
Diplomatic sources in Pakistan maintained that while Islamabad supports a peaceful resolution finalised through negotiated understanding between Russia and Ukraine; it would not take sides and would prefer not to be part of discussion on the conflict at global forums like the UNGA. Pakistan's decision comes at a time when Prime Minister Imran Khan defended his decision to not take sides, stating that his visit to Moscow was to discuss bilateral issues only.
Russia bans exit of foreign investments from the country
The move comes in response to Russian capital being frozen abroad by the US, EU and their allies, RT reported. "We hope that those who have invested in our country will be able to continue to do so in the future. I am sure that the sanctions pressure will eventually subside, and those who will not curtail their projects in our country, succumbing to the slogans of foreign politicians, will win," Mishustin said at a daily briefing on Russia's economic development.
Russia-Ukraine War: Will not allow lethal military weapons to pass through our territory', says Hungary
“The government made a new decision today: we will not allow the transfer of deadly weapons on Hungary. This decision is justified by the security of Hungary and the Hungarian community of Transcarpathians, as these shipments can easily become the target of military attacks,” Hungary’s foreign minister Szijjártó Péter said in a Facebook post yesterday.
NASA extends SpaceX crew flight contract for 3 missions to ISS
NASA on Tuesday awarded three additional missions to the International Space Station (ISS) to Elon Musk led SpaceX company for a $3.49 billion contract. It brings the total missions for SpaceX to nine and allows NASA to maintain an uninterrupted US capability for human access to the space station.
Ukraine to get 70 fighter jets from Poland, Slovakia & Bulgaria
Three NATO countries will deliver more than 70 warplanes for Kiev, Ukrainian Army representatives announced on Tuesday morning.According to a statement published on Facebook, Poland, Bulgaria and Slovakia will provide over 70 MiG-29 and SU-25 aircraft that can be based at Polish airfields, RT reported. Sixteen MiG-29 planes and 14 SU-25s will be provided by Bulgaria. Poland will send 28 MiG-29 warplanes, and Slovakia can deliver 12 MiG-29 planes, the officials stated.
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