Live War in Ukraine: Kiev receives first Western heavy tanks

10:34

New explosions were heard in Gerson

10:31

Belarus Hosts Russian Nuclear Weapons in Response to Western ‘Pressure’

The Belarusian Foreign Ministry has said that Russia will host Russian “tactical” nuclear weapons in response to “unprecedented” Western “pressure”.

Belarus is “obliged to take retaliatory measures”, Belarusian diplomacy emphasized, while Minsk does not have control over these weapons and their deployment “does not conflict in any way with Articles I and II of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons”.

10:25

Russia destroyed hundreds of churches and houses of worship in Ukraine

According to President Zelensky, Russia has destroyed hundreds of churches and houses of prayer. “For Russia, everything is just a target. But the rockets and cannons of the terrorist state have not destroyed our humanity and faith,” President Zelensky said.

10:18

Poland completes wall construction with Belarus

Poland has completed construction of its 200 km long and 5.5 m high border wall with Belarus. The installation of sensors and cameras is in the final stage.

10:11

The EU is seeking to give member states the option to block Russian LNG imports

According to the Bloomberg agency, EU energy ministers are ready to approve a proposal that would give member state governments the opportunity to temporarily ban Russian imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) without imposing new energy penalties.

09:58

Russia wants to concentrate its energy exports to “friendly countries”.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said Russia should focus on increasing energy exports to so-called “friendly” countries. He said that the supply of Russian oil to India has increased 22 times in the last year. Novak said that energy revenues will account for 42% of Russia’s central budget by 2022, and that despite Western sanctions, the country’s energy sector is stable.

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09:44

Power outage in Odesa region

According to residents of Odessa, major power outages are taking place in the region.

09:39

More than 8 billion euros in aid to Russian families and soldiers

According to the central bank, banks in the Russian Federation have provided loan holidays worth around 8 billion euros to veterans and their families.

09:10

The 10th Russian Tank Regiment lost “a large part of its tanks” during the attack on Avdivka.

The British Ministry of Defense says the Russian 10th Tank Regiment bore the brunt of the attack on Avdivka and may have lost “most of its tanks” as it tried to encircle the city from the south.

08:44

Russia offers cyber weapons to Iran in exchange for drones

According to the Wall Street Journal, Russia has begun supplying Tehran with surveillance equipment and software. The decision was reversed after Iran began supplying drones and munitions, previously limited to supplying the Kremlin with “security” software.

The WSJ says Russia has already handed over listening and surveillance devices and lie detectors. In addition, Moscow may share advanced software with Iran for hacking cellphones and other software.

08:18

Bulgaria can sell large quantities of ammunition to Ukraine through intermediaries

Former Defense Minister Boyko Noev on BTV channel believes that the country can transfer old Soviet-type ammunition to Ukraine.

According to him, the sale of its weapons to Ukraine will be done through intermediaries. “This is the amount of ammunition that could tip the tide of war in certain directions on the Ukrainian front,” he added.

07:55

Joe Biden is using his emergency powers to expand microelectronics production

In a memo addressed to Joe Biden by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, the US president used his emergency powers to allow the country’s production of printed circuit boards to be increased for national security needs.

07:44

An explosion was heard in Gerson

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07:35

68,781 criminal cases have been opened for crimes committed by Russians

Since the start of the war, the National Police has opened 68,781 criminal cases for crimes committed by Russians. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, 56,711 cases have been opened specifically for violations of the laws and customs of war.

07:10

$14 billion is needed to meet Ukraine’s most urgent needs

Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko recalled last week that the World Bank assessed Ukraine’s losses as a result of the Russian occupation and announced that the need for rescue was estimated at 411 billion dollars. “The most important needs for 2023 are already 14 billion dollars. We are now actively looking for possible sources to finance this need,” said the minister. He said that this amount is necessary not only for the reconstruction of housing, social infrastructure, schools, hospitals and orphanages, but also for the recovery of business. explained.

06:55

Russian forces advanced at Bagmouth

According to the American Institute of War, Russian soldiers have been advancing on the central city of Bagmouth for two days. In particular, they are advancing towards the city center by capturing the Azom factory.

06:45

Western companies leaving Russia were forced to donate to the Russian government

Western companies looking to exit Russia and sell their assets are now forced to donate directly to the Russian government, the Financial Times says, a decision that puts pressure on groups that have yet to leave Russia. To continue operating in Russia or directly fund the government for its full-scale war against Ukraine.

Previously, companies wishing to exit Russia had the option of making a “voluntary contribution” to the country’s state budget, worth 10% of the value of the sale, or deferring the sale fee for several years. Now they have no choice.

06:31

France will “very soon” provide Kyiv with the SAMP/T surface-to-air anti-aircraft defense system

“We are going to deliver to Kyiv very soon the SAMP/T surface-to-air anti-aircraft defense system that will ensure the safety of the battlefield and civilians,” the minister announced. Several hundred million euros.

In addition, France will “double” its 155 millimeter shells, “bringing it to 2,000 per month from the end of March”.

06:26

Russian drones shot down over Kiev

According to Serhi Popko, the head of the military administration of the city of Kyiv, all Russian drones used to attack the Ukrainian capital in the evening were destroyed by the Ukrainian air defense.

The remains of the downed drone were found in the Sviatochynsky district, where a shop caught fire during the attack. Firefighters brought the fire under control. According to a statement, there were no casualties.

06:18

Arrival of the first western heavy tanks

The first British and German heavy tanks have arrived in Ukraine, a contribution to forces Kiev has long wanted to counter a Russian invasion.

The Challenger and Panther battle tanks, promised at Q earlier in the year, will arrive in time for a planned spring offensive by Ukrainian forces.

In a post on Facebook on Monday, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov announced that “British Challengers, American Strykers and Cougars and German Marauders” had “been added to Ukrainian units”.

Reuters

06:10

“War economy”: Macron will ask manufacturers to take “increased risk”.

Emmanuel Macron will rally defense manufacturers at the Elysee Palace today in what he calls a “war economy”.

Nicolas Chamussy (Nexter), Eric Trappier (Dassault Aviation), Pierre-Eric Pommellet (Naval Group), Patrice Caine (Thales) and Guillaume Faury (Airbus) were invited at the Elysee in the early afternoon. According to the president, “we urge manufacturers to be more aggressive in winning new export customers” to “revive over time” these products “which we have produced quickly and in large numbers”.

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Welcome to this live dedicated to the war in Ukraine. The conflict has entered its 398th day.

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