the situation”complicatedFor Ukraine, north of Bakhmut, Moldova, which condemns “proposed projectsMoscow will overthrow Chisinau, the UN warns of the use of weapons by Kiev… Le Figaro This Monday, February 13, provides an update on the war in Ukraine.
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“Complex” situation north of Bakhmut. “Tense” at Vougledar
The presidency of Ukraine reported on the situation.”complicatedNorth of the city of Bakhmut, the most disputed region in eastern Ukraine, the day after the capture of a settlement in the area claimed by the Russian group “Wagner”. “The situation is close Solar It is complicated. The village of Paraskowievka is subjected to intense bombing and attacks“, the presidency noted in its daily report. With a pre-war population of about 70,000, Bakhmut was largely destroyed by more than six months of fighting, which caused heavy losses on both sides. Although its strategic importance is disputed, the city has become a symbol of the struggle between Moscow and Kiev for control of this region of the industrial east.
The Russian army claimed to have captured the village of Krasna Gora, which is located in the immediate vicinity of Parskoivka. The capture of Krasna Gora was announced on Sunday by Yevgeny Prigozhine, head of the Russian “Wagner” military group, whose men are on the front lines of this battle. The presidency of Ukraine also informed about the situation “stressed” Near Vugledar, further south, where the Russian troops are attacking. According to the same source, three people were killed and another was wounded in the past 24 hours in Kherson, in the south of Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, these Russian efforts are costing the fighters dearly. According to Kiev, the Russian army will indeed lose more than 800 soldiers in combat every day, the highest figure since the beginning of the war, but caution should be taken.
Moldova warns of the threat of a Russian coup
“violent attacks“and”taking a hostageMoldovan President Maia Sandu on Monday detailed Moscow’s alleged plans to topple the pro-European government in Chisinau and announced increased security measures. “The plan envisages attacks on government buildings and taking hostages by saboteurs with a military background disguised in civilian clothes.Maya Sandu told the press. This information, mentioned by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels last week, comes from documents intercepted by Ukrainian secret services.
Jens Stoltenberg warns that Kiev uses more ammunition than NATO produces
The Ukrainian forces are consuming the amount of ammunition, which is much higher than the production of NATO allies, who must imperatively increase their capacity, this Monday, February 13, warned the Secretary General of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg. “Ukraine’s current rate of munitions use is much higher than our current productionHe announced this during the press conference held on the eve of the meeting of NATO defense ministers. “This puts our defense industry under pressure“, he added.
In turn, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that he needs “thousandsadditional generators three days after another massive Russian attack on Ukraine’s energy facilities. “We need more, thousands more. We received almost a thousand, but we have 500 kindergartens, 500 schoolsIn the capital of Ukraine, he told AFP. According to him, Kyiv today “better prepared for Russian attacks, Russian missiles and drones than a few months ago“, but he says to himself.always worried about electricity and heating“.
Quai d’Orsay calls on the French to leave Belarus without delay
On Monday, February 13, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on French citizens living in Belarus to “leave the country immediately“, he announced in the official press release. In view of the closure of Belarusian airspace, the Quai d’Orsay advises to leave Belarus.”by road through border checkpoints with Lithuania, Poland or Latvia“. “If necessary, passengers arriving by air should apply for an exit visa from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus.“, the ministry elaborates. The advice comes as Moscow tries to draw Minsk into its military operations against Ukraine, with Belarus already serving as a rear base for Russian forces.
“Wagner” group “a formidable opponent”
The Russian mercenary group Wagner, stationed in several African countries and on the Ukrainian front, “formidable opponent“and a model that goes “to grow– assessed the Chief of Staff of the French Army, General Pierre Shill. Wagner has established itself in recent months as a key support force for the Russian army in Ukraine, particularly in the Battle of Bakhmut (East). “A year ago, I argued for a hybrid war, a conflict (…), a message sent (…) around the threshold of influence. Wagner and this type of tool used by the Russians, it is precisely this threshold tool that will inevitably develop;insisted General Shiel.
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Wagner fighters at the entrance to the village of Krasna Hora near Bakhmut, Ukraine, in this file photo released on Feb. 12, 2023. CONCORD PRESS SERVICE / REUTERS
Norwegian intelligence expects a hardening of the Russian state in the coming years
The Russian state is called to becomemore authoritarian and militarizedin the coming years, Norwegian intelligence services estimate, for which Russia and China remain the main threats to the northern country. “There is no going backNorway’s No. 2 military intelligence, Lars Nordrum, may have assessed the annual risk assessment presentation of Norway, a NATO member state bordering Russia. “The Russian state will be more authoritarian and militarizedHe said, referring to Russian public opinion manipulated by propaganda and Moscow’s tightening of ties with other authoritarian regimes.
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Lars Nordrum, Norwegian Deputy Chief of Intelligence, in Oslo, Norway, on February 13, 2023. NTB/REUTERS
Russian athletes can participate only if they condemn the war
Russian athletes must take a public stand against the war in Ukraine if they want to be allowed to participate in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Kyiv mayor and former world boxing champion Vitali Klitschko said Monday. “Russian and Belarusian athletes cannot participate in the Olympic Games in Paris if they do not say no to the war.” If they say publicly, they will be able to, but they are afraid.– he said in an interview to AFP.
“Tell every Russian athlete to your government, the president of Russia, to stop this senseless war.”added the mayor of the capital of Ukraine, considering that it was not possible “Neutral when they kill people, women, children.” “You are either for war or against”, he said. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called for the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) proposed a road map in late January advocating their return under a neutral flag.
In Poland, Ukrainian soldiers trained on Leopard tanks
Arriving directly from the front in Ukraine, 105 Ukrainian soldiers undergo intensive training in Poland, at a specialized base, on Leopard tanks, under the watchful eye of Polish, Canadian and Norwegian instructors, explain the organizers and participants of this exclusive course. Germany expects to be able to train with its allies and deliver the first battalion of these modern German-made tanks to Ukraine by April, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said last week. “They are very experienced tankers who came here straight from the front.” in Ukraine, which is defending itself against Russian invasion, noted Polish President Andrzej Duda, who visited them on Monday in Swietoszow, southwestern Poland.
Zelensky has appointed a new interior minister
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday appointed a new head of Ukraine’s security services (SBU), combat officer Vasyl Maliuk, and a new interior minister, Igor Klimenko, who will be tasked with creating new “offensive brigades.” Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, weakened by a corruption scandal, has been named the target of Kiev’s next meeting with its Western allies, scheduled for Tuesday in Brussels.
Source: Le Figaro
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