The situation in Bakhmut, the bilateral meeting between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Moscow, the European envelope issued for Ukraine… Le Figaro This Monday, February 20, provides an update on the war in Ukraine.
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“About 70%” of the blight is under control, says Wagner’s boss
Yevgeny Prigogine, head of Russia’s Wagner military group, said on Monday that his men controlled “about 70%From the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, which has been the scene of heavy fighting since last summer. “Currently, Wagner’s units control about 70% of Bakhmut and continue to attack for its complete liberation.Yevgeny Prigozhin assured in a letter addressed to the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Sergey Shoigu, which was published by his press service on Telegram.
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Yevgeny Prigozhin, founder of the Russian “Wagner” mercenaries, in Parskoivka, Ukraine. Still from an undated video posted on March 3, 2023. CONCORD PRESS SERVICE / REUTERS
Putin announced that he is ready to discuss China’s peace plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a long-awaited meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Moscow on Monday that he would be ready to discuss Beijing’s proposed peace plan to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
“We are always open to the negotiation process. We will certainly consider all these matters, including your initiatives, which we respect.This was announced by Vladimir Putin during this informal meeting, the beginning of which was broadcast on Russian television. At the end of their tete-a-teteinformalOn Monday, which lasted four and a half hours, the head of the Russian state escorted his guest from the Kremlin. On Tuesday, they will hold more official discussions with the signing of agreements aimed at deepening Russian-Chinese cooperation, particularly in the economic sphere.
The head of American diplomacy, Anthony Blinken, in his turn confirmed that “the world (must) not be deceivedOf the proposals made by Beijing.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia, March 20, 2023. KREMLIN / REUTERS
The EU provided two billion euros for the purchase of ammunition from Ukraine
The European Union on Monday approved the allocation of 2 billion euros to buy and deliver artillery ammunition to Ukraine, several European diplomatic sources told AFP. EU foreign ministers have approved a three-phase action plan to supply at least one million 155mm rounds to Ukrainian forces and replenish EU countries’ strategic stockpiles, some of which are nearing exhaustion, representatives of the five delegations said.
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy, Dmitry Kouleba, who participated in the meeting of his EU colleagues via video conference, welcomed the agreement. “More artillery ammunition for Ukraine as soon as possible. This was the main objective of today’s EU Foreign Relations Council“, he emphasized in his message on Twitter. This agreement will bestrengthening Ukraine’s capabilities on the battlefield“, he commented. The agreement will be presented to European leaders at a summit on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 March. Ukraine welcomed “a strong measure for European security“. “We are grateful to the EU (…) This is a very strong way to protect European securityHead of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak announced on Twitter.
The United States, in turn, will allocate a new share of military aid to Ukraine in the amount of 350 million dollars, which will include, in particular, the ammunition of the “Himars” missile launchers, the American head of diplomacy, Antony Blinken, announced on Monday.
Russia accuses the West of wanting to “divide” it Caucusus from the south
The head of Russian diplomacy said on Monday that the United States and the European Union want.divideRussia in the South Caucasus is tryingto forcein the peace negotiations between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
Embattled in its offensive in Ukraine, Russia appears to be losing influence in the region, where it has traditionally played a mediating role and which unites the three former Soviet republics of Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. “We clearly see the West’s goals Caucusus from the south, he does not hide them and says that it is to divide Russiaabout the region, Sergey Lavrov said on Monday, accusing him of tryingdisrupt the security architecturein this part of the world.
Russian pledge to export grain products to Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday pledged to supply grains to Africa if a deal on Ukrainian exports is not extended in two months, following an extension announced by his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday (March 18). “If we finally decide not to extend this agreement beyond 60 days, then we are ready to ship from Russia free of charge the entire volume that has recently been intended for the most needy countries in Africa.he said during a speech addressed to African officials in Moscow.
According to him, Russiafulfills all its obligations in good faith, such as in the supply of food, fertilizers, fuel and other goods important to the countries of the continent, thereby contributing to their food and energy security.“.
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida will meet with Vladimir Zelensky in Kyiv
The Prime Minister of Japan is going on a surprise visit to Ukraine, Japanese media reported on Tuesday. Fumio Kishida, who was in India on Monday, is due to arrive on Tuesday, according to national broadcaster NHK and specifically the Kyodo news agency, citing an unnamed government source. Fumio Kishida was the only G7 leader not to have been to Kiev since Russia invaded in February 2022. He was regularly invited to visit Ukraine. In February, US President Joe Biden also made a surprise visit to Kyiv.
Source: Le Figaro
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