23:14
White House: ‘It’s up to Zelensky to decide if and when to negotiate’
White House spokeswoman Karen Jean-Pierre reiterated, in response to a question about requests from even some Democratic circles to negotiate directly with Moscow.
22:27
White House: No evidence of nuclear preparations
White House spokeswoman Karen-Jean-Pierre said the United States saw no evidence that Russia was making preparations to use nuclear weapons.
22:26
Usage: “Zelensky decides whether and when to negotiate”
White House spokeswoman Karen Jean-Pierre reiterated, in response to a question about requests from even some Democratic circles to negotiate directly with Moscow.
21:30
The United States: “Russia notified the nuclear exercises”
Russia notified the United States of its intention to start the GROM exercises, that is, the strategic nuclear exercises. State Department spokesman Ned Price said, noting that the drill notification is a routine business.
21:08
Russia: “We do not want to use nuclear weapons”
“Russia does not intend and has no plans to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine,” he added. This was stated by the Russian ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, to Newsweek. RIA Novosti reports. “None of the leaders of our country and the military administration have mentioned the possibility of resorting to weapons of mass destruction,” he stressed.
20:53
Biden: Using a tactical weapon is a grave mistake
If Moscow decided to use a tactical nuclear weapon in Ukraine, it would be a “very grave mistake.” US President Joe Biden spoke with reporters on the sidelines of a conference on Covid where he received an updated live vaccine dose of the new omicron variants.
20:52
Israel: “We will show evidence of Iranian drones”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will present to US officials evidence of Russia’s use of Iranian drones in Ukraine. Among these are photos of the Shahed 136 drone in the 2021 exercise in Iran, which will be identical to the drones used by the Russians. This was stated by Herzog’s office, as reported by The Times of Israel, while the Israeli president left for the United States, where he will also meet with his American colleague Joe Biden. Still, Herzog’s office notes that the most pressing issue on the agenda will be “the Iranian threat that destabilizes not only the Middle East, but the entire world.”
20:52
Zelensky: “True peace only with free Crimea”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed today that “real peace” with Russia will be possible only after the “liberation of Crimea”. “It all started with Crimea. His release will mean real peace. The possibility of Russian aggression will be destroyed from its roots when the Ukrainian flag returns to its rightful place in the Crimean cities and villages. Speaking online at the first parliamentary summit of the Crimean Platform, which was held in Crimea, Zelensky said. Croatia, “Crimea must not be used as a bridgehead for the Russians.”
19:47
Stoltenberg: “Allies and Italy should do more for Ukraine”
I appreciate Italy and other allies’ continued assistance to Ukraine. We cannot let Putin win the war, it would be a disaster for Ukraine and a dangerous message for all of us. I am glad that Italy maintains its support”, but now “I appeal to allies, including Italy, to be responsible and do more, Ukraine needs more supplies to fend off Putin’s aggression.” This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, in an interview with Tg3.
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