Vladimir Putin’s new statements during the regional summit in Kazakhstan, the Ukrainian attack on the ammunition depot in Russia, the evacuation of the civilian population by Russia in the Kherson region in the face of the advance of the forces of Kiev… Le Figaro This Friday, October 14, summarizes the conflict in Ukraine.
“We do not aim to destroy Ukraine,” assures Vladimir Putin
During a press conference at the end of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) summit in Kazakhstan, Vladimir Putin confirmed this Friday, October 14, that he does not foresee new “massive” strikes in Ukraine. The announcement comes five days after bombings began earlier this week in response to the partial destruction of the Crimean bridge.
“There is no need for massive strikes in the near future. Currently there are other goals. For this moment. We’ll see later“, he declared, assuring that it was not planned.”destroy Ukraine“.
Russia is doing “everything right” in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin said
During this press conference, Vladimir Putin went on to assure that “exactly as it should be After nearly eight months of fighting in Ukraine and at a time when Russian forces are suffering many setbacks. “What is happening now is not pretty, but (if Russia had not attacked Ukraine on February 24), we would have been in the same situation a little later, only the conditions would have been worse for us. So we’re doing everything righthe told reporters.
Putin says he has no plans to expand military mobilization
After summarizing Ukraine’s strategic situation, the Kremlin president said he did not plan to expand the “partial” mobilization he announced three weeks ago for the Ukraine conflict, saying 222,000 people had been recruited so far. A thorny topic for the Kremlin. The announcement of the mobilization caused the anxiety of many Russians, some decided to leave the country.
“Nothing else is planned. No proposals have been received from the Ministry of Defense and I do not see the need for them in the foreseeable future“Vladimir Putin clarified during the press conference, adding that the end of the mobilization is predicted.”within two weeksand admitting it failed.
Putin does not see a “necessity” for negotiations with Joe Biden
Vladimir Putin closes the door to negotiations with Joe Biden. When it was discussed about partial mobilization, the Russian president noted that he does not see the point of meeting with his American counterpart even within the framework of the G20 summit. “I don’t see the need for it, there is no negotiation platform at the momentHe said during a press conference, before adding that he has not yet decided whether he will attend the November summit in Bali, Indonesia.
The White House announced earlier that such a meeting is not impossible. Regarding his presence at the G20, Vladimir Putin said he had not yet made his decision, while Russia has been largely isolated on the international stage since its offensive in Ukraine began in late February. “The issue of my going there has not been finally resolved yet. But Russia will certainly participate in this case. In what format, we will think about it“, he said.
Putin admits that the countries of the former USSR are “worried” about the conflict in Ukraine
After a conversation with the leaders of former USSR countries at the Astana summit, Vladimir Putin finally admitted that they are “worried” about the Ukrainian conflict. “Of course, partners are interested, but also concerned about the future of relations between Russia and Ukraine“, he admitted during the press conference. “But it in no way affects the nature, quality and depth of Russia’s relations with those countries.“, he said.
Violence in Ukraine, ‘military strategy’ and ‘deliberate tactics’, says UN
Rapes and sexual assaults attributed to Russian forces in Ukraine are clearly “military strategy“and”a deliberate tactic to dehumanize victims“, assesses UN special representative Pramila Patten, condemning.terrible incidents and very violent violence“. “All instructions are there– she answers, who was questioned by AFP in Paris about rape as a weapon of war in Ukraine.
“When women and girls are abducted and raped for days, when you start raping little boys and men, when you see a series of cases of genital mutilation, when you hear the testimonies of women about Russian soldiers equipped with Viagra, it is obvious; military strategy. And when victims bring up what was said during the rapes, it becomes clear that this is a deliberate tactic to dehumanize the victims.said the Mauritian lawyer.
Norway: Russian arrested at border with drones and images
The Norwegian justice system announced that the Russian man who was arrested in Norway in possession of two drones and numerous photos and videos was detained on Friday as he tried to return to his country. Vitaly Rustanov, 50, was arrested in the Arctic on Wednesday at the Storskog border crossing, the only crossing between Norway and Russia, as he tried to return to Russia with two drones and digital storage equipment.
On Friday, the Vadsø court judge remanded him for two weeks at the request of the police. “There are … reasons to believe that the defendant will try to avoid prosecution if he is not detained.“, the judge assessed, reasoning that the person in question has Russian and Israeli identity documents. A court order seen by AFP shows that Vitaly Rustanov, who has been in Norway since August, admitted to operating the drones.in all countries“. He had 4 terabytes of photos and videos, some of which were encrypted.
A Ukrainian strike blew up an ammunition depot in Russia’s Belgorod region
A Ukrainian strike in Russia’s Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine, blew up an ammunition depot, regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov announced on Thursday (October 13th). “After an attack by the armed forces of Ukraine, an ammunition warehouse exploded in one of the villages of the Belgorod region.Vyacheslav Gladkov stated in Telegram, however, that:According to preliminary data, there are no casualties or injuries“.
Russian authorities on Thursday accused Ukraine of bombing a residential building in Belgorod, a large city that rarely comes under fire and is located in a region bordering Ukraine. “Armed forces of Ukraine shelled Belgorod. Air defense has been activated. There is destruction in the residential buildingVyacheslav Gladkov noted on Telegram.
Russia will help organize the evacuation of residents of the Kherson region
Russia will help organize the evacuation of residents of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine at the request of the Russian occupation regional administration on Thursday.
“Following the request of Vladimir Saldo, the head of the Kherson region of the Russian Federation, the government has decided to organize assistance for the residents of the region to leave for other regions of the country.”Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin informed about this to the Russian television. Residents will be relocated to the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014, and the regions of Rostov, Krasnodar and Stavropol in southern Russia.
Russia has ordered the repair of the Crimean bridge by July 1, 2023
Russia said on Friday it had ordered the repair of a bridge in Crimea that was partially destroyed by an explosion last Saturday, which Moscow blames on Kiev, by July 1, 2023. the government”The deadline for the completion of state contracts for the performance of works is July 1, 2023.“According to the decree signed by the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Mikhail Michustin.
A bridge in Crimea, a symbol of the annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula of the same name and crucial for supplying Russian troops involved in Ukraine, was partially destroyed by a truck attack, according to Moscow. The Russian Security Services (FSS) claimed that this “terrorismwas organized by Ukrainian military intelligence, ensuring that an agent from Kiev coordinated the transit of explosives through several countries and was in contact with various intermediaries.
Erdogan has ordered the Turkish government to start work on Putin’s proposed gas hub
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ordered his government to start working “gas loopTurkey was offered by its Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to export Russian gas to Europe, Turkish media reported on Friday. “Together with Vladimir Putin, we instructed our Ministry of Energy and the relevant Russian structure to work togetherTurkey’s potential gas hub, the Turkish president said during an interview with reporters on the plane back from Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, where he met the Russian president on Thursday.
The Turkish head of state also said that the works will start immediately. “There will be no waiting for itHe added that the final junction can be built in the Thrace region in the northwest of Turkey. Vladimir Putin proposed a gas hub in Turkey on Thursday, as Russian gas shipments to Europe are heavily affected by Western sanctions against Russia, and the EU is considering capping gas prices in response to rising energy tariffs caused by the Russian offensive. Ukraine.
“gas loopNo to Putin’s proposed Europein any sense“While the Europeans want to reduce their dependence on hydrocarbons coming from Russia, on Thursday evening Paris responded in turn.
Source: Le Figaro
