No way”peacefulTwo killed, three injured in Russian drone strike, believed by Kremlin, Russia targeted by UN Council… Le Figaro This Monday, February 27, provides an update on the Russian conflict in Ukraine.
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“So far, the Kremlin does not see conditions for a “peaceful” end to the conflict in Ukraine
The Kremlin decided on Monday that the plan proposed by China last week to settle the conflict in Ukraine.worthy of attention“but the necessary conditions for the solution”.peaceful“not reunited”for the moment“. “We are watching the plan of our Chinese friends with great attention (…) It is a long process. So far, we do not see any prerequisites for this case to go peacefully.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists about it. “The special military operation (in Ukraine) continues“, he added.
Two dead and three injured after Russian strike in western Ukraine
Two people were killed and three others wounded in Khmelnytskyi, western Ukraine, in a Russian attack overnight Sunday into Monday, involving more than a dozen Iranian-made combat drones. One of the dead is a rescuer who was killed while on duty, Khmelnytskyi Mayor Alexander Simchishin said on Telegram, noting:damaged buildingswith these blows. A short time later, the governor of Khmelnytskyi region, Serguy Gamali, informed him in Telegram about the death of the second rescuer, who died of his injuries in the hospital.
Janet Yellen announces the transfer of 1.2 billion dollars to Ukraine in Kiev
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who visited Kiev on Monday, announced the transfer of $1.2 billion in budget support to Ukraine to help it. “Respond to Russian attacks”. easing his finances. A week after the surprise visit of the US President Joe Biden, the minister in turn met with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and announced. “an additional transfer of more than $1.2 billion.”
“This is the first installment of nearly $10 billion in budget support that the United States will provide in the coming months.”he said during the speech, believing that “Maintaining an effective government (was essential) to Ukraine’s ability to respond to Russian attacks.” “Our economic support allows the government of Ukraine and essential public services to operate in emergency situations.”He added that the money would allow Ukraine to pay its teachers, its firefighters or even help the millions of displaced people in the country.
Kremlin condemns “absurd” new EU sanctions against Moscow
The Kremlin on Monday called a“absurd” The new EU sanctions against Russia come a year after it launched its offensive in Ukraine, targeting 121 individuals and organizations. “All this is nonsense. We see them sanctioning someone (…) just to make new lists.”Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the press, assuring that these funds will not go away “don’t interfere” the people punished. He judged “evident” that the EU will continue its policy of sanctions and that “New legal and corporate entities will appear in an absurd way.” in his lists.
Russia at the crossroads of the UN Human Rights Council
Human rights are under attack from all sides, laments the head of the United Nations, calling on them to give “a new beginning“in the world that”backward“. At the opening of the 52nd session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, also condemned the return.old authoritarianism” and “devastating wars of aggression from a bygone era with global consequences, as we saw again in Europe with Russia’s senseless invasion of Ukraine;“. “Russia’s invasion of Ukraine triggered the most massive human rights abuse we know today“Antonio Guterres insisted. The session started with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.
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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk attends the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, February 27, 2023. DENNIS BALIBUZ / REUTERS
Algeria and Russia to strengthen their military cooperation
Algeria and Russia discussed strengthening their military cooperation on Monday during the visit of Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev to Algeria, the Algerian Defense Ministry said. The Russian official, accompanied by a large delegation, met the Chief of Staff of the Algerian Army, Said Chanegriha. “the state of military cooperation between the armies of the two countries and means of strengthening it”.it is said in the ministry’s message.
This visitfor us, it represents a strong and sincere expression of will that drives both countries to further strengthen the strategic and historic partnership that characterizes their bilateral relations, especially in the field of military cooperation.”, said Chanegriha. Nikolay Patrushev, quoted in the press release, confirmed that his country is working. “Get Stronger” Relations between Algeria and Russia. During this visit, the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation was also received by the President of Algeria, Abdelmajid Teboun, according to the images broadcast on public television. Moscow is the main supplier of arms to Algeria, Africa’s largest country by area. Abdelmajid Tebun will pay a state visit to Russia in May.
Putin decorates the American actor Steven Seagal
Vladimir Putin on Monday honored American actor Steven Seagal, a former Hollywood star who has become a staunch defender of the Russian president in recent years and more recently for his attack on Ukraine. Vladimir Putin signed a decree awarding the actor with the Order of “Friendship”. “His great contribution to the development of international cultural and humanitarian cooperation”., it is said in the document published on the official legal website of the Russian government. Aikido specialist 70-year-old Steven Seagal was one of the stars of American action films in the 1980s and 1990s.
As his career waned, the Lansing, Michigan native became increasingly close to authoritarian leaders, including the Kremlin chief. In 2016, he received a Russian passport from Vladimir Putin, keeping his American citizenship. Posting in Russia, he even joined the nationalist party in 2021. Last August, he traveled to eastern Ukraine to meet with pro-Russian separatist leader Denis Pushilin in Donetsk and offer his support.
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Vladimir Putin decorated American actor Steven Seagal on Monday. Sputnik photo agency / REUTERS
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