Zelensky made three promises to the Russian military to surrender; The occupiers are holding a pseudo-referendum of Russia in the occupied Ukrainian territories; Athletistic highlights yesterday’s key events.
Zelensky gave guarantees to the occupiers
Ukraine guarantees the civilized treatment of the surrendered Russian military, the secrecy of the circumstances of the surrender and the opportunity not to return to Russia. This was said by President Volodymyr Zelensky. Zelensky stressed that Russian commanders do not care about the lives of citizens, they only need to fill the “empty places” after dead, wounded, escaped or captured Russian soldiers. He reiterated that Ukraine will liberate its entire country, especially stressing that the same applies to Crimea.
Gaidai told how the pseudo-referendum was held in the Luhansk region
To hold a pseudo-referendum in the Luhansk region, the occupiers used fake votes, people were forced to vote without documents and directly in their places of residence. As the leader of OVA said, the invaders stopped people on the street, to the objections that they did not have passports with them, they replied: “And you don’t need it – we already know you.”
In turn, Russian media reported that Russia may announce on September 30 that it will “join” the occupied regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. Thus, bills on the accession of occupied territories to the Russian Federation can be submitted to the State Duma on the evening of September 28. They can be considered at an extraordinary meeting on September 29.
Russia intensified the punishment for desertion and refusal to obey the order
According to the law, unauthorized departure from a unit or place of service or failure to report for service without good reason, committed by a soldier performing military service by conscription or contract, shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 5 to 10 years. . At the same time, Russians who were in reserve during their military training will have the same criminal liability.
The Institute for the Study of War analyzed the mobilization in Russia
The Kremlin cannot create a reserve mobilization, even of low quality, if the Russian Federation cannot quickly solve the basic and systemic problems. This conclusion was made by military analysts at the Institute for the Study of War. It noted that discrepancies in the mobilization order and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements on the categories of men exempted from mobilization are causing anger and distrust in the Kremlin.
The United States embarks on aerial surveillance of strategic nuclear weapons
Two RC-135S Cobra Ball aircraft were spotted near the Russian border from Alaska. A plane – in the middle of the United States. The RC-135S Cobra Ball reconnaissance aircraft is designed to track flights of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Putin has forbidden the Russian military to withdraw from Kherson
Putin has been involved in strategic planning for the war in Ukraine in recent weeks and has rejected the military’s request to withdraw from Kherson. Leaving Kherson would allow the Russian military to retreat behind the Dnieper in an organized manner, preserving equipment and personnel. However, such a retreat would be another humiliating public admission of defeat in the war and would bring Ukraine its second major victory in a month.
The Russian military has used chemical weapons in Ukraine
On September 23, the military of the Russian Federation dropped containers with poisonous substances on the combat positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Ukraine’s combat medics worked well, there were no casualties or critical conditions.
Zelensky presented the Order of the Gold Star
The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded the Order of the Gold Star to servicemen who were awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine, and to family members of deceased defenders who were awarded this title posthumously. In addition, the President issued orders to the relatives of the fallen defenders who were posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine.
The network spread information that China was on the verge of a military coup
Social media and media reported that China canceled more than 6,000 domestic and international flights. All tickets sold by the high-speed train were suspended and train traffic was completely stopped. In addition, the network disseminates information about the early resignation of the Chinese leader.
Tehran has declared neutrality in the war between Russia and Ukraine
Iran laments worsening relations with Ukraine over reports of delivery of Iranian drones to Russia. This is what Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said. According to him, Iran maintains neutrality in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
In this regard, the spokesman of the Foreign Ministry of Ukraine, Oleg Nikolenko, said that the Iranian authorities should immediately stop supplying Russia with weapons to kill Ukrainians, and not justify themselves with those fantasy of “external influence.”
Kyiv and Spanish Barcelona became sister cities
Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that Kyiv and Barcelona have become sister cities and thanked the Spanish city for helping Ukraine. In particular, Barcelona provided Ukraine with fire trucks, humanitarian aid, and provided temporary shelter to Ukrainians fleeing the war.
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Source: korrespondent

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