Russian President Vladimir Putin will be stubborn. “Our country is always open to direct and honest dialogue to resolve the most complex issues diplomatically.The head of state, in a televised address on Wednesday, February 23, defended Father’s Day. However, the interests and security of our citizens are not negotiable for us. ⁇
Citing the threat to Russia “Relaxation of the Arms Control System” And “NATO’s military operations [Organisation du traité de l’Atlantique Nord] ⁇Mr. Putin once again felt that his country’s concerns remained the same “Without answer”. He is urging the West, in particular, to pledge that Ukraine will never join NATO, and since Tuesday evening, a “Militarization” Regional concessions to the country and pro-Russian separatists.
Fears of a military escalation on the doorstep of the European Union (EU) are at its peak, with Mr Putin recognizing on Monday the independence of two pro-Russian separatist territories in eastern Ukraine, the self-proclaimed republics from Donetsk and Luhansk.
On Wednesday morning, Ukraine called on all nationalities to leave “Immediately” Russia and the military have announced they will mobilize reservists between the ages of 18 and 60. Russian parliament approves US military operation in Ukraine on Tuesday “The beginning of an invasion” From the country. “There is still time to avoid the worst”However, Mr. Biden said.
The head of US diplomacy, Antony Blinken, announced on Tuesday that he would not meet with Russian envoy Sergei Lavrov, like his French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, who had canceled his scheduled interview in Paris.
Continue to improve the capabilities of the military
The Russian president, who commands the tempo from the beginning, maintains the mystery of his intentions: to occupy the whole of Ukraine, to expand the zone under the control of the separatists, or to seize the new negotiating situation.
Tuesday, During a short surprise press conference When he was particularly militant, he claimed ownership of all parts (administrative areas) of Luhansk and Donetsk, where the rebels currently control only one-third. Aside from the right to send troops to eastern Ukraine, he noted the assumption “Negotiations” Between Kiev and pro-Russian forces.
Accused of amassing 150,000 troops on the Ukrainian border, Mr. Putin has cast doubt on the timing of sending troops to the east. Russia’s intervention could be legitimized by the ratification of mutual aid agreements with separatists, especially at the military level.
On Wednesday morning, Mr. Putin promised to continue to improve the capabilities of the Russian military and navy. “Advanced Digital Technologies” And so-called weapons of artificial intelligence “Hypersonic”. In recent years, Moscow has developed hypersonic missiles “Invincible”, Because it is capable of surpassing any existing anti-missile system. Russia continues to be accused of large-scale cyber-attacks and misinformation campaigns against its adversaries.
The first round of Western sanctions
On Tuesday, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said he expected to “Big Attack” Russian in Ukraine. The West took the first hurdles in response to Kiev recognizing separatist territories it had been fighting for eight years.
Berlin has significantly suspended the approval of the massive gas pipeline project Nord Stream 2, which will carry even more Russian gas to Germany. Mr. Biden further announced “First installment” Sanctions aimed at preventing Moscow from raising Western funds to repay its sovereign debt.
After the announcement of these sanctions, China, whose Mr. The first reaction to Putin’s announcement Weighing in, the United States charged Wednesday. ” Throws[r] Fuel the fire. “” The United States has been selling arms to Ukraine all the time, raising tensions, creating panic and even exaggerating the war schedule. “Chinese diplomatic spokeswoman Hua Chunying has condemned the attack.
The European Union, Japan, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom have also announced sanctions. But these measures are moderate compared to those promised during a major invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zhelensky summoned his country on Tuesday “Weapons” And guarantees of EU membership, said it was considering severing diplomatic ties with Moscow.
On the same day, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksi Resnikov warned “Tough Tests” And losses awaited Ukraine. Mr. that there are no Ukrainians. Zhelensky promised him “Fear of anything or anyone” And will not give “A piece of the country”.