Fierce battles rage in Bakhmut, Russia, to extend grain deal for only ’60 days’, ICC wants to prosecute Russians for war crimes in Ukraine… Le Figaro This Monday, March 13, provides an update on the conflict in Ukraine.
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“Fierce battles” for the center of Bakhmut
Ukrainian and Russian forces announced Monday that they were getting involved “brutal fight” For the center of Bakhmut in the east of Ukraine, which Moscow has been trying to capture since the summer at the cost of great losses. The city has become a symbol of Ukraine’s fierce resistance to the Kremlin, and Kiev is hoping to exhaust enemy forces there so it can launch a full-scale counteroffensive. “Wagner assault units (Russian paramilitary) are attacking from several directions, trying to break through the defenses of our troops and advance into the central district.”In the morning, the commander of the Ukrainian ground forces Alexander Sirsky said, referring to the press center of the army.
“The closer we get to the city center, the more difficult the fighting is, the more artillery.” He was echoed by Eugène Prigogine, Wagner’s boss, whose men are on the front lines of the battle for Bakhmut. General Sirsky assured that the Ukrainian troops “caused significant losses to the enemy”. in this battle, the longest and bloodiest since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. “All attempts to capture the city are pushed back by the fire of artillery and tanks (…)”, he argued. Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted that his forces were facing fierce resistance. “The situation in Bakhmut is difficult, very difficult. The enemy is fighting for every yard.”– he said in a post on social networks. “Ukrainians throw endless reserves (into the battle)”he added.
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Ukrainian soldiers in Bakhmut. STRINGER/REUTERS
Grain agreement. Russia is in favor of its extension for only “60 days”.
Russia is in favor of extending the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain for 60 days, not 120 days, as it was until now, a senior Russian official said after negotiations with the United Nations. “The Russian side (…) is not opposed to the further extension of the “Black Sea Initiative” after the end of its second term on March 18, but only for 60 days.”– Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Verchinin said in a written statement sent to the media after the meeting.
According to Kiev, this is a preliminary agreement questionable. “The agreement on the Black Sea Grain Initiative implies an extension of at least 120 days, Russia’s position to extend it for only 60 days, therefore, contradicts the document signed by Turkey and the United Nations.”Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Oleksandr Kubrakov wrote on Twitter. A little later, the spokesman of UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, Stephane Dujarric, assured that: “The United Nations remained fully engaged (in this agreement) and in facilitating Russian fertilizer and food exports.”
The consequences of war “destroyer” on orphans
Human Rights Watch (HRW) condemned the consequences on Monday “destroyer” on the Russian invasion of Ukrainian orphans and foster children, among others “thousands” were “forcibly moved” Russia or territories under Russian occupation. “Russia should put an end to (these) deportations.”it is said in the message of the NGO. “The return of children illegally captured by Russian forces should be an international priority.”– he added. HRW also urged Ukraine to implement reforms “urgent” this child care system, while this country, which before the invasion had more than 105,000 institutionalized children, approximately half of whom were disabled, “The highest rate in Europe, after Russia.”
ICC wants to prosecute Russians for war crimes in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) wants to prosecute the Russians for war crimes in Ukraine New York Times, citing the first two cases of children taken to Russia and deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure. The ICC’s prosecutor’s office, based in The Hague, said it would not “no comment”. According to the American media, the first case refers to the kidnapping of Ukrainian children, who were then sent to adoption or re-education camps.
The second case concerns allegations that Russian forces deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure such as power and water plants with missiles. The court, which was established in 2002 to try the world’s most heinous crimes, must also agree. New York Times intention to obtain arrest warrants against several persons. The newspaper quoted unnamed current and former ICC officials as saying and did not elaborate on who would be charged or when. The ICC has been investigating possible war crimes or crimes against humanity committed during the Russian attack for more than a year.
Moldova is facing Russia’s “hybrid war”.
Moldova is not facing “Imminent military danger”. but to “hybrid warfare” led by Moscow to “overthrow the government”. pro-European, the Minister of Defense said on Monday in an interview with AFP. In recent weeks, fears have resurfaced in the neighboring former Soviet republic of Ukraine, whose European ambitions are viewed with suspicion by the Kremlin. “Currently, there is no immediate military threat against Moldova, but there are other types of risks that affect security.” said Anatolia Nosatii, interviewed at her offices in Chisinau.
He mentioned “Misinformation created by Russia, tension in society”., “A series of provocations”. intended to sow chaos and “change the political order”. Yesterday, the police announced the arrest of members of the network, who are suspected of being organized by Moscow. The alleged rioters are accused of trying to destabilize the country by interfering with the anti-government protests that regularly rock the Moldovan capital.
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Protesters gathered on Sunday to protest against the government. VLADISLAV CULIOMZA / REUTERS
Macron hosts Orban for dinner to discuss ‘unity’ against Moscow and rule of law
Emmanuel Macron hosts Viktor Orbán in Paris on Monday night to assert “Unity of European countries”. As well as the occasional dissenting voice from the Hungarian Prime Minister about the war in Ukraine “European values”. and rule of law. During a working dinner at the Elysée, the head of state of France and the controversial leader of Hungary should prepare for the meeting of the European Council in Brussels on March 23 and 24. They will mark “Problems of industrial policy, energy and migration”., the French presidency said. Viktor Orbán has been navigating the Ukrainian cause against the tide of his European counterparts since the Russian invasion of Ukraine a year ago. He condemns “indirect war” led by Europe against Russia and at the end of February again issued a new call for a ceasefire.
Ukraine denies its participation in protests in Georgia
Ukraine on Monday rejected accusations by Georgian authorities that blamed Kiev“direct intervention” in the protests that rocked Georgia last week. “We categorically reject such insinuations that have nothing to do with reality”Ukrainian diplomacy spokesman Oleg Nikolenko responded on Facebook, assuring that the Georgian authorities are looking for them. “The enemy is in the wrong place.”. Yesterday, the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Garibashvili, was accused by Kiev “direct intervention” in these protests.
Source: Le Figaro
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