Putin warns that he will continue to destroy Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, the Kremlin admits that Crimea is vulnerable, the Pope talks about Ukraine. “martyred”… Le Figaro This Thursday, December 8, summarizes the conflict in Ukraine.
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Putin promises to continue destroying energy infrastructure
Vladimir Putin promised on Thursday to continue strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Presenting medals to soldiers and others in the Kremlin on Thursday, the head of state brushed aside Western criticism of Russian strikes that have left millions of Ukrainians without power, even water and heating, in winter temperatures in recent weeks. “Yes we do, but who started it?”“, the head of the Kremlin stated, presenting these bombings as a response to the explosion that damaged the Crimea bridge built by Russia in early October and other attacks attributed to Kiev.
He also accused Kiev of having “they blew up the power lines of the Kursk nuclear power plant”.Russian region bordering Ukraine and “No water supply” The stronghold of pro-Russian separatists in the east of the country, Donetsk, has been the target of deadly Ukrainian bombings for the past three days. “On our part, as soon as we begin to do something in response, the noise, the noise, the crackle goes out into the whole universe.”Vladimir Putin teased. “It will not prevent us from carrying out our combat missions.” he added.
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The Kremlin admits that Crimea is vulnerable
Russia acknowledged Thursday that it is vulnerable in Crimea to attacks on the Ukrainian peninsula it annexed in 2014. Several Russian military bases, including two located about 500 kilometers from Ukraine or the Russian capital Moscow, have been targeted in recent days. through attack drones. Also on Thursday, a drone was shot down by the Russian navy in Crimea’s Sevastopol, local authorities said, underscoring the risks that continue to loom large on the annexed peninsula, which Kiev has vowed to take back. in the Crimea “There are risks, because the Ukrainian side continues to follow its line of organizing terrorist attacks.”Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. But the fact that the drone was shot down “indicates that effective countermeasures are being taken” he assessed.
Russia accuses Time of “Russophobia”.
The Kremlin condemned Thursday “Russophobia” and: “blindness” from an American magazine The timewhich has nominated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Person of the Year 2022, as well as “Ukrainian Spirit”. facing Moscow. “We see that the editorial line of this publication does not go beyond the mainstream of the entire Europe, which has an absolutely blind, anti-Russian and fiercely Russophobic character.”Dmitry Peskov, press spokesman of the Russian President, informed the journalists about it. The magazine The time he thought that Vladimir Zelensky had “the world galvanized like it hadn’t seen in decades” causing an election this year that didn’t happen “It has never been so simple.”
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The Pope weeps in public, recalling the “martyred” Ukraine
On the occasion of the traditional veneration ceremony of the Virgin Mary during the public holiday in Italy, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Pope went to the Spanish Square in the afternoon in front of the statue of the Virgin. above the column. “O Immaculate Virgin, I would like to bring you today the thanks of the Ukrainian people…”he said, standing while reading his speech, before pausing, overcome with emotion.
His body was shaking, the Pope was silent for a long moment in tears, then the present crowd warmly applauded him. Then he continued his speech, leaning on the arm of his chair, but remaining standing; “…from the Ukrainian people the peace that we have been asking the Lord for a long time.” “But I have to reintroduce you.”he continued, his voice still excited. “The plea of the children, the old, the fathers and mothers, the youth of this martyred country, which is suffering so much.”
The Red Cross has recently had access to Ukrainian and Russian POWs
“Last week, ICRC paid a two-day visit to Ukrainian prisoners of war. Another visit is taking place this week. During the same period, Russian prisoners of war were also visited.the International Committee of the Red Cross said in a statement released early Thursday morning. “Other visits are planned until the end of the month” adds the ICRC, which has been frequently and sharply criticized by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on this extremely sensitive topic. In the president’s eyes, the organization was not doing enough to access Ukrainian soldiers captured by Russian forces.
The ICRC itself expressed its disappointment that it could not fulfill its mission, which is nevertheless enshrined in the Geneva Conventions, which define the laws of war. During their visit, the delegates were able to assess the living conditions and treatment of the prisoners without revealing details and to give news to their families, the organization notes. He was also able to distribute books, hygiene items, blankets and warm clothes. However, the organization is not satisfied with the recent visits. “We’ve seen hundreds of POWs, but we still don’t have access to all the POWs.”said Geneva-based ICRC spokeswoman Jennifer Sparks.
Source: Le Figaro
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