Russo-Ukrainian war, live coverage – after the first negotiations, the raids begin again. Moscow to the European Union: “a harsh response to its involvement.” Putin insists on Crimea and neutrality

Biden: ‘Heavy costs to Russia if escalation does not go down’

I spoke with allies and partners today to discuss Russia’s unprovoked war against Ukraine. We continue to support the Ukrainian people as they defend their homeland and affirmed our readiness to continue imposing heavy costs on Russia if the escalation does not decrease.” This is how US President Joe Biden tweeted.

Today I spoke with allies and partners to discuss Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine. We continue to support the Ukrainian people as they defend their country, and we have reiterated our readiness to continue imposing heavy costs on Russia if they do not stop the escalation. pic.twitter.com/mpQKYOvmUj

– President Biden (POTUS) February 28, 2022

UNHCR: “Up to 4 million refugees”

“Maybe we’ve only seen the beginning.” This was stated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, speaking on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine during the Security Council meeting. “Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians are seeking asylum in neighboring countries – he added – we are currently planning to receive up to 4 million refugees In the coming days and weeks.”

Turkey closes the Black Sea to military ships

there Turkey Banning the transit of all warships through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits leading to the Black Sea, this was announced by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ankara. Mouloud Cavusoglu. “We have informed the coastal and landlocked countries not to allow warships to pass through the strait,” Cavusoglu was quoted as saying. Anatolia. “We apply provisions Montreux Conventionof 1936, which authorizes Turkey to prevent warships from reaching the Black Sea through its strait In the event of a dispute, he added. The head of diplomacy in Ankara stressed that “since the beginning of the war, we have not received requests for the passage of warships.

Moscow: “a tough response to the European Union”

Moscow will give “a harsh response toEuropean Union For his role in the events in Ukraine.” This was stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry, quoting the Interfax news agency.

Sanctions on 26 Russian oligarchs: Peskov’s spokesman also

EU sanctions on other countries 26 russian oligarchsincluding a Kremlin spokesman Dmitriy PeskovBusinessman Alisher Usmanov Alpha group owners Michael Friedman And the Peter Avene. This ruling was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Among the recipients of sanctions, Interfax reports, owner Severstal Alexey Mordashov, CEO of Rosneft Igor Sechin, President Transneft Nikolai Tokarev and businessman Sergey Roldugin. The insurance company is also blacklisted sujas, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernichenko, Minister of Construction, Housing and Public Services Eric Vyzulin and Minister of Transport Vitaly Savelyev, as well as director and actor Tigran Cousian. Sanctions take effect today.

Moscow: “The European Union is responsible for arms deliveries to Kyiv”

Citizens and entitiesEuropean Union involved in delivery lethal weaponswould be “to Ukraine” take responsibility for any consequences of these actions.” This was stated in the memorandum of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs fliesaccording to the concept of those who have taken these initiatives “They cannot understand what it is dangerous results.” The agency reports it Interfax.

Eastern countries in favor of Ukraine in the European Union

Ukraine must be accepted immediately in the European Union. This is the position expressed by the leaders eight countrieswho released a joint statement In support of the official request signed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. It is located around BulgariaAnd the Czech RepublicAnd the EstoniaAnd the LatviaAnd the LithuaniaAnd the PolandAnd the Slovakia And the Slovenia.

Draghi does not participate in the Elysee summit due to technical problems

President the Dragon He does not participate in the Elysee dinner with Macron, Schulz and von der Leyen. Sources from Palazzo Chigi have reported, explaining that there will be deities behind the lack of video communication Problems technicians. The Prime Minister had a telephone conversation this afternoon, organized by the American side, with st 7And the European Union And the Boy During which the leaders agreed, according to what was reached, to maintain close coordination on the developments of the crisis and the measures to be taken.

“Russian missiles in the Kyiv region”

Russian forces launched missile attacks On three urban settlements in the area Kyivsouth of the Ukrainian capital. This was reported by local media, citing the state emergency services, according to which the affected centers are Vasylkev, Bila Tserkva and Kalinivka. Added in raids: a residence And the two houses“. Rescuers are struggling to reach the areas affected by the bombing.

Di Maio: Ukraine in the European Union? project request

Ukraine’s application to join the European Union isLawfulForeign Minister said that Luigi Di Maio to me Tg1recalling that “Italy has always supported integrity and the sovereignty Ukraine.” He stressed that “European citizens, women, children and civilians who suffer from Russian bombardment are dying in Ukraine. We must beand by their sideWe condemn the “unacceptable methods of Putin”.