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Austrian leader to meet Putin in Moscow, hoping to build bridges
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today, he said, adding he hoped to help build bridges between Russia and Ukraine and stop the "war of aggression".
Mr Nehammer's meeting would be the first face-to-face encounter between Putin and a European Union leader since Russia invaded Ukraine on 24 February, triggering a broad Western effort to isolate Moscow. -
EU Commission working on Russian oil embargo- Coveney
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the European Commission is working on details of an oil embargo on Russia as part of a possible next sanctions package, but that nothing has been decided.
He said he hoped it could be agreed by the EU's 27 states as soon as possible but gave no further details.
Mr Coveney is attending an EU foreign affairs council meeting in Luxembourg today, with the war in Ukraine as one of the main topics.
More European Union sanctions on Russia are an option, the bloc's top diplomat said today when asked if the EU was ready to consider a Russian oil embargo in response to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. -
Russia destroys S-300 missile launchers in Ukraine, defence ministry says
Russia has destroyed S-300 anti-aircraft missile systems which had been supplied to Ukraine by a European country, Russia's defence ministry said this morning.
The ministry said that Russian sea-launched Kalibr missiles destroyed four S-300 launchers, which were concealed in a hangar on the outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Russia said 25 Ukrainian troops were hit in the attack.
It did not say which European country had supplied the S-300 systems. -
Germany sees 'massive indications' of war crimes in Ukraine
Germany sees massive indications of war crimes in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said this morning.
"We have massive indications of war crimes," she told reporters before a meeting with fellow European ministers in Luxembourg.
"In the end, the courts will have to decide, but for us, it is central to secure all evidence.
"As the German federal government, we have already made it clear that there will be a complete phase-out of fossil fuels, starting with coal, then oil and gas, and so that this can be implemented jointly in the European Union, we need a joint, coordinated plan to completely phase out fossil fuels to be able to withdraw as a European Union," she added. -
Zelensky says tens of thousands likely killed in Mariupol
Tens of thousands of people have likely been killed in Russia's assault on the southeastern city of Mariupol, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
"Mariupol has been destroyed, there are tens of thousands of dead, but even despite this, the Russians are not stopping their offensive," Mr Zelensky said in a video address to the South Korean parliament.
Reuters news agency could not verify the accuracy of his estimate. -
Republic of Moldova
Russia might carry out provocative actions in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova in order to accuse Ukraine of aggression against a neighbouring state, the general staff of Ukraines armed forces said, without providing evidence.
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Without evidence as usualRepublic of Moldova
Russia might carry out provocative actions in the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova in order to accuse Ukraine of aggression against a neighbouring state, the general staff of Ukraines armed forces said, without providing evidence.
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Pro-Russia rally in Germany
Hundreds of pro-Russia protesters demonstrate in the Germany city of Frankfurt against the "hatred and harassment" they say they have experienced since the war began.
Germany is home to 1.2 million people of Russian origin and 325,000 from Ukraine. -
Over 1,200 bodies found
Ukraine says it has discovered 1,222 bodies in Bucha and other towns around the capital Kyiv from which the Russian army has retreated.
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Kremlin says NATO membership for Finland, Sweden won't bring stability to Europe
The Kremlin has said that the possible accession of Sweden and Finland to the NATO military alliance would not bring stability to Europe.
"We have repeatedly said that the alliance remains a tool geared towards confrontation and its further expansion will not bring stability to the European continent," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call when asked about the possibility of Sweden and Finland joining NATO.
A senior US State Department official said last week that the prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO was part of the discussion between foreign ministers from the military alliance in Brussels. -
Lithuania wants NATO to expand Baltic battalions into brigades
Lithuania wants the NATO battalions in the Baltic countries to be expanded into brigades, the country's defence ministry said in a statement.
A brigade consists of several battalions of troops.
"Lithuania, together with other countries on the eastern flank of NATO, is seeking to strengthen the battle groups of the NATO Enhanced Forward Presence into forward presence brigades," Defence Minister Arvydas Anusauskas was quoted as saying. -
Ukrainian forces ready for 'last battle' in Mariupol
Ukrainian forces are preparing for a "last battle" to control the southern port of Mariupol, besieged by Russians since the invasion, marines in the city said this morning.
"Today will probably be the last battle, as the ammunition is running out," the 36th marine brigade of the Ukrainian armed forces said on Facebook.
"It's death for some of us, and captivity for the rest," it added, saying it had been "pushed back" and "surrounded" by the Russian army.It said it had been defending the port for 47 days and "did everything possible and impossible" to retain control of the city.
Russian forces have said that fighting has recently centred around the city's Azovstal iron and steel works and in the port. -
The marines said that is where "the enemy gradually pushed us back" and "surrounded us with fire, and is now trying to destroy us."
The brigade said around half of its men are wounded.
"The mountain of wounded makes up almost half of the brigade. Those whose limbs are not torn off return to battle."
"The infantry was all killed and the shooting battles are now conducted by artillerymen, anti-aircraft gunners, radio operators, drivers and cooks. Even the orchestra." -
France sends police officers to Ukraine to probe Russian 'war crimes'
French police officers arrived in Ukraine this morning to help the country investigate alleged Russian war crimes after hundreds of civilian bodies were discovered in towns around Kyiv, the French ambassador to Ukraine said.
"Proud to welcome to Lviv the detachment of technical and scientific gendarmes who came to assist their comrades in investigations of war crimes committed near Kyiv," Etienne de Poncins said on Twitter.
"France is the first to provide such help. They will start work tomorrow."
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Diplomatic Explusions UPDATED
Countries that have now expelled Russian diplomats include:
Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lativa, Lithuania, USA, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Montenegero, Denmark, Italy,
Spain, Japan, Finland and Croatia. -
Ukraine expects Russian attack in the east 'soon'
Ukraine is expecting Russia to launch a major offensive in the east of the country "soon", Ukrainian defence ministry spokesman Oleksandr Motuzyanyk said at a briefing this afternoon.
"The enemy has almost finished preparation for assault on the east, the attack will begin soon," he said. -
Big battle looming after Russia secure the donbass they will invite un peacekeepers to secure the peace the proxy little war with nato will be over
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Bucha
A Human Rights Watch researcher based in Ukraine has said that "almost the entire city of Bucha" is a crime scene
Richard Weir said that "as the curtain pulls back" following the withdrawal of Russian troops, all that can be seen is a trail of devastation and death and the scale and scope of the violence probably will not be understood for years.
He cited officials in Bucha who said they have collected 200 bodies and said the time it would take to carry out an individual investigation into each death is "extraordinary". -
Expect the same nato tactics to be used against the real danger china as we come closer to replacing the dollar as the worlds reserve currency looks like Taiwan will become very hot very soon
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"There is shrapnel and fragments of exploded weapons all over the cities. There is bodies and blood littering the streets."
Mr Weir said holding someone to account for these "gross and grave violations of international law'" will depend entirely on the will of the international community to break the cycle of impunity.
He added that this is not the first time the international community has witnessed such brutality, and crimes committed by Russia were already well documented in Syria. -
Ukrainian troops in the besieged city of Mariupol have warned that they may be facing their "last battle" against Russia.
"Today will probably be the last battle, as the ammunition is running out," an account belonging to the 36th marine brigade said on Facebook.
"It's death for some of us and captivity for the rest," it said.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said that tens of thousands of people had likely been killed in Mariupol. -
Austria's Nehammer had 'very direct, open and tough' talks with Putin
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer had tough face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mr Nehammer said after the first meeting between Putin and a European Union leader since the invasion of Ukraine.
"This is not a friendly meeting," Mr Nehammer was quoted as saying in a statement issued by his office, reiterating that he had hoped to help bring an end to the war or improve conditions for civilians.
"The conversation with President Putin was very direct, open and tough." -
Russia says West helping Ukraine prepare more fake allegations
Russia said that Ukraine, with the help of British intelligence, was preparing new fake allegations about Russian violence against civilians.
"New false staged provocations accusing the armed forces of the Russian Federation of allegedly cruel treatment of the population of Ukraine are being prepared by the Kiev regime under the leadership of British special services on the territory of the Sumy region," Russia's defence ministry said. -
Russia starting to reinforce positions in eastern Ukraine - US official
The United States believes that Russia has started reinforcing and resupplying its troops in Donbas in eastern Ukraine, a senior US defence official said.
The United States did not however believe this was the start of a new offensive in the region, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The official said the United States did not have evidence that any S-300 missile defense system had been destroyed by Russia. -
Russia 'provoking hunger in the world' with Ukraine war - EU
Russia is responsible for an escalating global food crisis through its war in Ukraine, notably by bombing wheat stocks and preventing ships from carrying grain abroad, the EU's top diplomat said.
"They are causing scarcity. They are bombing Ukrainian cities and provoking hunger in the world. They are provoking hunger in our world," Josep Borrell told a media conference after chairing a meeting of EU foreign ministers. -
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What a joke - Austrian Chancellor going to Moscow to ask Putin to cease invasion of Ukraine. Austria is at the mercy of Russia and depends upon Russia for its supply of gas and oil. Putin knows this!!Austria's Nehammer had 'very direct, open and tough' talks with Putin
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer had tough face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mr Nehammer said after the first meeting between Putin and a European Union leader since the invasion of Ukraine.
"This is not a friendly meeting," Mr Nehammer was quoted as saying in a statement issued by his office, reiterating that he had hoped to help bring an end to the war or improve conditions for civilians.
"The conversation with President Putin was very direct, open and tough." -
Trump warned the eu about them being dependent on Russia for oil and gas they laughed at him well they ain’t laughing now
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Biden Administration has crashed the Russian economy and devalued their currency hurting hundreds of millions of innocent citizens. This has forced China, Russia into a bloc. In addition Turkey, China, India, Saudi & Russia are moving away from US dollars as the world’s money
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kungfu wrote:
Are you implying that the Biden admin is somehow in charge of EU, UK, and the plethora of countries who also sanctioned Russia? The US wasn't the only country to hurt Russia financiallyBiden Administration has crashed the Russian economy and devalued their currency hurting hundreds of millions of innocent citizens. This has forced China, Russia into a bloc. In addition Turkey, China, India, Saudi & Russia are moving away from US dollars as the world’s money
The entire world has made it clear that they can prevent these financial hardships by simply pulling out of Ukraine and yet Russia continues their illegal invasion.
The only person hurting hundreds of millions of citizens is Putin.
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