Germany has suspended the certification of the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline until further notice. US President Biden, France’s Macron and Germany’s Chancellor Olaf have spoken. Darkness has deepened in front of Ukraine and China has again imposed ‘Tadka’.
Russia has recognized the two Ukrainian cities of Luhansk and Donetsk as two separate countries. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated his commitment to provide security to both these countries. The Russian-backed rebels, relying on Russia, are waving the flag of an independent country in both these regions. Syria and Belarus have upheld President Putin’s decision. China has indirectly supported Russia with a new diplomatic temper at the international level. On the other hand, after this aggressive move of Russia, the US-led NATO organizations and European countries have strongly criticized Russia. Initiatives are being taken to impose new and tough economic sanctions on Russia. In parallel, there has been no change in the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The international fraternity is now eyeing Putin’s next step whether Russia will send its army inside Ukraine? Ukraine’s President Zelensky is also under immense stress and enormous pressure. However, Zelensky said in his statement that he was not afraid of Russia’s move. His eyes are fixed on the next step or confidence of America and Western countries. Whereas Vladimir Putin indicated that the time had come to resolve the Ukraine crisis through a diplomatic means.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on economic sanctions from the US and European countries that it does not matter. These countries are not in favor of solving the problem with transparency. They were already defaming Russia and making threats. Lavrov called America and the West the mother of economic sanctions. It is clear from Lavrov’s position that Russia has calculated its future course of action by calculating the reaction of the international community. However, Ukraine’s President Zelensky has refused to accept Russia’s declaration of two separate countries. Germany, France, Britain and the US have also called Russia’s move illegal, a violation of international beliefs. Britain has given a clear response that Russia has chosen aggressive action rather than the dialogue and diplomatic route.
China’s diplomacy in the United NationsThe meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was convened. In this, the Chinese ambassador described Russia’s action on Ukraine and the whole problem as a complex situation, but did not say anything in the criticism. However, an appeal was definitely made that in this complex situation, the international fraternity should move forward with understanding. So that there is no big problem of fuel or oil. On the other hand, Syria has also given open support to Russia’s action. Countries like India have so far followed the policy of neutrality.
On the other hand, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken to his US counterpart Antony Blinken regarding the Ukraine crisis. US President Joe Biden has spoken to French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the phone. It was also interesting that diplomats of all countries, including America, have left Ukraine’s capital Kiev and have taken refuge in Poland in view of the fear of action and security. The Turkish President has also called Russia’s recognition unfair.
Germany postpones Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline plan
The work of laying the Nord Stream-2 gas pipeline for natural gas supply from Russia to Germany is in the final stages. It has to be certified etc. America had already been warning Russia that it would stop its project after cracking down on Ukraine, but Russia did not heed such warnings. Germany has suspended the Nord Stream-2 gas project for the time being after Russia recognized two cities in Ukraine. However, international experts say that Germany’s or Europe’s dependence on Russia for natural gas is a compulsion. Germany and European countries cannot avoid this for long. German Chancellors Olaf Scholz and Emmanuel Macron are very sensitive in this matter. Here his stand differs in some respects from the heads of state of Poland and Britain.
Will Ukraine now decide to join NATO?
This is a great question? The answer to this is not yet clear. Ukraine’s President Zelensky is waiting for this answer. He wants the US and European countries to come out of Russia’s appeasement and openly support Ukraine. In parallel, Russia has indicated its readiness for any challenge through the deployment of 1.75 lakh military forces, state-of-the-art weapons, missile defense systems, frontline fighter jets, nuclear submarines, warships, destroyers, aircraft carriers. Russia’s stance is completely aggressive, military action. America and European countries are beginning to realize the seriousness of which. This is a clear message that Russia will not tolerate the penetration of the NATO organization in its neighbourhood. America’s think-tanks, security experts and strategic strategists are also trying to gauge President Vladimir Putin’s next move.
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Russia has recognized the two Ukrainian cities of Luhansk and Donetsk as two separate countries. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reiterated his commitment to provide security to both these countries. The Russian-backed rebels, relying on Russia, are waving the flag of an independent country in both these regions. Syria and Belarus have upheld President Putin’s decision. China has indirectly supported Russia with a new diplomatic temper at the international level. On the other hand, after this aggressive move of Russia, the US-led NATO organizations and European countries have strongly criticized Russia. Initiatives are being taken to impose new and tough economic sanctions on Russia. In parallel, there has been no change in the position of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The international fraternity is now eyeing Putin’s next step whether Russia will send its army inside Ukraine? Ukraine’s President Zelensky is also under immense stress and enormous pressure. However, Zelensky said in his statement that he was not afraid of Russia’s move. His eyes are fixed on the next step or confidence of America and Western countries. Whereas Vladimir Putin indicated that the time had come to resolve the Ukraine crisis through a diplomatic means.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on economic sanctions from the US and European countries that it does not matter. These countries are not in favor of solving the problem with transparency. They were already defaming Russia and making threats. Lavrov called America and the West the mother of economic sanctions. It is clear from Lavrov’s position that Russia has calculated its future course of action by calculating the reaction of the international community. However, Ukraine’s President Zelensky has refused to accept Russia’s declaration of two separate countries. Germany, France, Britain and the US have also called Russia’s move illegal, a violation of international beliefs. Britain has given a clear response that Russia has chosen aggressive action rather than the dialogue and diplomatic route.