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Negotiations on Pripyat
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The delegations of Russia and Ukraine held talks on the Belarusian border; The International Criminal Court has dealt with Putin’s crimes. Korrespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.
Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian and Russian delegations held the first round of negotiations, the main purpose of which was a ceasefire on the territory of Ukraine and hostilities. The parties “identified a number of priority topics on which certain decisions have been outlined.” Also, “the parties discussed the possibility of holding a second round of negotiations in the near future, at which these topics will receive specific development practice.”
Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court initiates an investigation into crimes against citizens of Ukraine
Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Karim Khan decided to start pinvestigation of events taking place in Ukraine – Russian invasion. According to Khan, there are “reasonable grounds for believing” that both war crimes and crimes against humanity may have been committed during the armed conflict.
Kyiv applied to the EU for urgent accession
Ukraine turned to the EU with a request for the immediate accession of the country under a special procedure. Commenting on the news, the President of Ukraine noted that he had spoken with the heads of Portugal, Lithuania, France, Poland, the prime ministers of Belgium, Spain and Britain. According to him, the support from European partners is unconditional and unprecedented.
NATO steps up support for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced building up efforts to provide alliance support to Ukraine. We are talking about air defense missiles, anti-tank weapons, as well as humanitarian and financial assistance.
The defenders of the Serpent’s Island were captured
Ukrainian military, who courageously defended the Zmeiny Island in the Black Sea, are alive and are held captive by the Russian invaders, the Command of the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said. The Russian invaders completely destroyed the infrastructure of the island: the lighthouse, towers, antennas. Accordingly, communication with the Snake was interrupted.
Russia’s nuclear weapons put on alert
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the transition of duty shifts of command posts of the Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, and the command of long-range aviation to carry combat duty with reinforced personnel.
Russian troops shelled Kharkov
In Kharkov as a result of shelling Russian troops killed nine people, 37 were injured, of which 3 were children. Before the explosion in the Industrial District, on Bolshaya Koltsevaya Street, 130 were wounded, 15 military and 16 civilians. One woman died in the hospital, four more people went out for water and were killed. The whole family was burned alive – two children and two adults.
Switzerland imposes financial sanctions on Vladimir Putin
Switzerland imposed sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. They have entered into force.
UEFA and FIFA have removed Russia from all football competitions
UEFA and FIFA expelled Russian football clubs and national teams from all tournaments until further notice. It is indicated that the decisions were taken by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee – the main bodies of the organizations that make the most important and urgent decisions.
The outskirts of Kyiv were hit by ballistic missiles
Russia hit with a ballistic missile “Iskander” in Kiev. Advisor to the Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine Anton Gerashchenko believes that Russia wants to raise rates after negotiations with the Ukrainian delegation and plans to encircle Kyiv and Mariupol.
Shares of large Russian companies collapsed
Western sanctions against Russia caused the collapse of the Russian financial market. The Russian Central Bank announced a more than twofold increase in the discount rate – from 9.5% to 20% per annum. In addition, Russian Sberbank shares fell 73% at the opening of trading after a new package of economic sanctions was introduced, which, among other things, include disconnecting a number of banks from the international SWIFT system.
In Kyiv, there were problems with the products
Residents of Kyiv posted photos on social networks empty shelves in stores and supermarkets, as well as queues at retail establishments.
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