Satellite images show that 100 new vehicles have been sighted along the Ukrainian border, in addition to those already deployed. Recent images collected by Maxar show military deployments and additional logistics supplies in several areas near the Ukrainian border in southern Belarus and western Russia over the past 24 hours. More than 100 vehicles and dozens of military tents are seen in a small airfield near Mozier in southern Belarus.
Seeing the situation deteriorating, US President Joe Biden has also announced additional military deployment in support of Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian military said, pro-Russian separatists have intensified shelling using heavy artillery, mortar bombs and grade rocket systems at two different locations in the past 24 hours. Six Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in this. Following an order from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, old reservoirs in the area have started to store water. On the other hand, Australian PM Scott Morrison feared that Russia is ready to launch an all-out attack on Ukraine soon.
America deployed F-35 fighter aircraft
A US official was quoted by news agency Reuters as saying that President Joe Biden has sent 800 infantrymen and eight F-35 fighters to NATO’s eastern side to strengthen Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Whereas after Russian-backed separatists fired 96 times in 24 hours, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that we need to add additional troops to Ukraine’s army and other military formations. However, he also emphasized that there is no need for full military mobilization as of now.
Putin said – ready for diplomatic solution but no compromise on national interests
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he is open to talks for a diplomatic solution amid pressure from economic sanctions from around the world but will not ignore his country’s interests. Putin also put a condition of no compromise in this negotiation for the safety of the citizens of his country. He defended the recognition of Donesk and Luhansk and said that this work should have been done much earlier. Putin reiterated that Ukraine was once part of Russia and that he was firm on his decision. He, however, dismissed the possibility of an attack as futile.
Ukraine warns its citizens, leave Russia immediately
Ukraine’s foreign ministry has warned citizens of the country not to travel to Russia. The ministry has appealed that Ukrainian citizens present in Russia should leave the country immediately. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises citizens of Ukraine to refrain from any travel to the Russian Federation, the travel advisory said. Those who are in Russia should leave the country immediately.
Blinken said after canceling the meeting with the Russian Foreign Minister, Russia started the attack
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has canceled a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, saying that Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine. In a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, he said, the world should respond with all its economic power to punish Russia for crimes it has already committed or plans to commit. Used to be.
He said, hit hard on the economy of Russia. Blinken was due to meet Lavrov in Europe on February 24, but Blinken said, “We will do anything to stop the Russian attack.” “The current situation is the biggest security threat to Europe since World War II,” he said. Ukraine is in danger.
Indian-origin Dalip Singh leading the ban on Russia
Economic adviser Dalip Singh, an Indian-American, is leading the Biden administration’s efforts to impose punitive sanctions in protest of Russian crackdown on Ukraine. Singh is Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics and Deputy Director of the National Economic Council. In the last few days, he has been seen in the press room of the White House for the second time. Vice House press secretary Jen Psaki said he (Singh) was brought back on people’s demand because Singh is playing a key role on Russia policy in the Biden administration. Singh said, “Russia’s attack on Ukraine has started and with that we have also started responding.” He said the US$11 billion investment in the Russian-controlled pipeline would now be worthless and would hurt Russia.
China flared up on US stand, accused of creating panic
China has accused the US of creating fear and panic over the Ukraine crisis. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said, China opposes the new sanctions on Russia and reiterates China’s old position. The US is increasing tensions by providing weapons to Kiev in response to the deployment of Russian troops around Ukraine’s borders and the threat of aggression, he said.
Let us tell you, under the leadership of Chinese President Xi Jinping, China-Russia relations have become closer. Xi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks in Beijing earlier this month. The two sides issued a joint statement supporting Russia’s objection to the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) into the former Soviet republics and China’s claim to the self-governing island of Taiwan. Hua said Beijing wanted multilateral talks to ease rising global tensions over Ukraine. He did not mention efforts by the US, France and others to bring Russia to the negotiating table.
Biden-Putin stalemate will escalate
The standoff between Moscow and the West has escalated after the Russian parliament allowed President Vladimir Putin to use the military outside the country. Meanwhile, the way US President Joe Biden and European leaders have imposed sanctions on Russia, it is believed that the standoff between the leaders of the two countries is sure to increase further. Biden still wants to impose more sanctions.