WAR IN UKRAINE: “American missiles will not change the outcome of the war”; Zakharova

WAR in Ukraine – 792nd day.

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Moscow claims: Terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall financed by cryptocurrencies

Citizens of several countries were involved in organizing the terrorist attack on Crocus City Hall in Moscow, in particular by financing the attack with cryptocurrencies, according to the head of Russia’s Federal Service for Financial Supervision, Yuri Chikhanchin.

Kremlin: American missiles will not change the outcome of the war

The Kremlin said that the delivery of American long-range ballistic missiles (ATACMS) to Ukraine will not change the outcome of the war, but will create more problems for Kiev.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the US is directly involved in this conflict.

“This will not fundamentally change the outcome of the special military operation. We will achieve our goal, but it will cause more problems for Ukraine itself.”

Lukashenko: Conditions ripe for the start of negotiations

The President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, stated that there was a standstill on the Ukrainian front line, pointing out that the conditions for the start of peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have matured.

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Lukashenko said preliminary texts discussed by Russian and Ukrainian officials in Turkey in the first weeks of the war could serve as a starting point for negotiations.

The Belarusian president also said there could be an “apocalypse” if Russia were to use nuclear weapons in retaliation for Western actions.

He also emphasized that “several tens” of Russian tactical nuclear weapons are deployed in Belarus.

Zakharova: Meaningless talks about ending the war without Russia’s participation

The spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, stated that any talks about ending the conflict in Ukraine are meaningless without Russian participation.

Zakharova also said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace formula, which calls for the complete withdrawal of Russian forces from all the territories they have occupied, does not bring peace closer, but prolongs the conflict.

“Abrams are a priority target”

The Russian drone operator explains how the Ukrainian “Abrams” was destroyed on the Avdeyev route:

Ex claims: Ukrainians sent unprepared soldiers because of the advance of the Russian army

The commanders of the Armed Forces of Ukraine sent an unprepared brigade to Ocheretyn due to the rapid advance of the Russian army, military columnist David Ax writes in an article for “Forbes”.

“To understand how scared Ukrainian commanders are now, look at the brigade they threw into the breach north and west of Ocheretin — the 100th Mechanized Brigade.” It is one of the newest and most poorly equipped in the Ukrainian army, and it does not seem to be adapted to provide front-line assistance on the orders of the command,” the article states.

The expert also pointed to the speed of the Russian army’s entry into Ocheretino, warning that the loss of those positions could lead to the collapse of the defense of the Ukrainian army in the Avdeyevka area.

US aid to Ukraine is one of the main topics in the world media

The bill on aid to Ukraine signed by US President Joseph Biden is one of the main topics in the world media:

– “Financial Times” writes that the American army has prepared in advance a significant part of the weapons and equipment to be sent, which is why they can now be quickly delivered to Ukraine;

– The “Washington Post” points out that the signing of the bill, as well as the concealment of the fact of the sending of Atakams missiles to Kiev, without public disclosure, probably indicate that Washington has overcome the “period of political paralysis” and is ready to renew its initiative to support Ukraine;
– “Wall Street Journal” : Even with new stockpiles of weapons, Kiev will have enough funds to “just maintain the status quo” on the front this year. There is no question of any return of the territories, the paper states.

Ukraine: 6 injured and damaged railway infrastructure in Cherkasy region

At least six people were injured and the railway infrastructure was damaged in the Russian air attack on the Cherkasy region, regional governor Igor Taburet said.

The spokesman of the Ukrainian Air Force, Ilya Yeilash, said that the attack took place in the town of Smila and that the “Iskander-K” missile was used, reports Reuters.

In the explosion, another 47 private homes were damaged and the windows of a nearby solitaire were broken, and the Ukrainian air defense shot down several drones, Taburet said on his Telegram channel.

He added that teams for emergency situations have been engaged.

Two people died in the Zaporozhye region

Two people were killed when a drone hit their car in the village of Novokarlovka in the Zaporozhye region, regional governor Yevgeny Balitsky said.

according to RIA, a husband and wife who have four children were killed.

He ordered that social and psychological assistance be provided to the children during this difficult period. Emergency services are on the scene.

Baku can do nothing for Kiev?

“Nothing, absolutely nothing” – answered the Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev when asked what Baku could do for Kiev in terms of providing military assistance.

Ukraine has repeatedly asked Azerbaijan to send it weapons, but the Azerbaijani authorities have refused to do so each time.

Strike in the area of responsibility of Force Group “East”

As Sputnik reports, Su-34 fighter-bomber crews attacked the positions and personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of responsibility of the “East” force group.

Attack on Cherkasy region – infrastructure damaged, some injured

At least six people were injured in the Russian air attack on the Cherkasy region, regional chief Igor Taburec announced.

According to his claim, critical infrastructure has been damaged, while emergency services are on the scene.

A “protective dome” is formed over the Zaporozhye region

Russian S-300 systems, “body armor” and other air defense assets in the “Dnieper” group will form a “protective dome” over the Zaporozhye region, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced.

As specified, Russian forces also use the “buk-M2” systems to eliminate Ukrainian military targets.

It is a system intended for shooting down strategic and tactical aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, guided air bombs and others.

Zelensky condemns Ukraine to complete destruction

By refusing negotiations and requests for the delivery of a large amount of weapons, Vladimir Zelensky is condemning Ukraine to complete destruction, said the former Swiss intelligence officer and NATO adviser, Colonel Jacques Beau in an interview with the YouTube channel “Daniel Davis/Deep Dive”.

“As long as Zelensky does not decide to solve the situation peacefully … even if they get everything left in the West, it will not change anything. Because the level of training and the will of the soldiers is decreasing. And the consequence of this will be the complete destruction of Ukraine,” he said. he added that no weapon miracle could save the army because it practically lost its combat readiness.

The US has already sent long-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine

Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles against Russian forces, which were secretly provided by the US, US officials have confirmed.

The weapons were part of a $300 million aid package approved by US President Joe Biden in March and arrived this month.

They have already been used at least once to target Russian targets in Crimea, according to American media.

The U.S. has previously supplied Ukraine with a version of the Army’s Intermediate-Range Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), but has been reluctant to send anything more powerful, in part because of concerns about compromising U.S. military readiness.

However, in February, Biden is said to have secretly given the green light to send the long-range system, which can fire missiles up to 300 kilometers away.

Ryabkov: If NATO nuclear weapons appear in Poland, we will target them

NATO nuclear weapons in Poland will be one of Russia’s primary targets if they are deployed there, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said.

“Moves in this direction will not bring greater security (for Poland or other nations that have such weapons),” Tas Ryabkova was quoted as saying.

As a reminder, Ukrainian drones hit energy facilities in Russia’s Smolensk region, the local authorities announced. A Ukrainian intelligence source said that Kiev continues to effectively destroy military infrastructure and logistics that provide fuel to the Russian military.

Kiev also claims that Ukrainian drones hit and damaged a large Russian steel plant in the Lipetsk region.

On the other hand, the Ministry of Defense of Russia states that Russian forces have destroyed a facility for the production of drones.

Moscow also states that Russian troops have captured a large stronghold of the Ukrainian army on the outskirts of the town of Chasov Yar, which is already under Russian control.

US President Joe Biden signed a bill that provides $61 billion in US aid to Ukraine.

Russian Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova says that Russia and Ukraine have agreed on the exchange of children who have been separated from their parents during the conflict between the two countries.

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