March 22, 2023 3:35 p.m
Moscow: “The United States is playing with fire”
The US is “playing with fire” by continuing its hostile actions against Russia, “not only in Ukraine”. This was stated by Moscow’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, adding that the likelihood of a nuclear conflict today is “higher than it has been in recent decades”. This is reported by the agency Tass.
March 22, 2023 3:16 p.m
Ukrainian Ambassador to Italy: “Whoever calls for a ceasefire now means playing into the hands of Russia”
“I am aware that for some politicians in Italy and for their elected representatives, the issue of arms deliveries has become increasingly sensitive.” Peace is only possible on the basis of the principles of international law and the UN Charter. All other half solutions will not guarantee true peace. And in order to get to peace negotiations, you need weapons. Asking for peace in Ukraine and stopping sending military aid is only playing into the hands of one side, Russia. It means demanding the surrender of Ukraine”. So said the Ukrainian ambassador to Italy, Yaroslav Melnyk, at a hearing before the joint foreign commissions
March 22, 2023 2:28 p.m
One dead and 17 wounded in the raid on Zaporizhia
Local authorities report that one person died and 17 were injured after the Russian attack on a building in Zaporizhia. Two children aged 7 and 9 were among the injured, according to local media.
March 22, 2023 1:20 p.m
Lavrov: “Depleted uranium will cause further escalation”
Britain’s delivery of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine “will lead to a further escalation of tensions”. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after which Moscow must react on the basis of its military doctrine. This is reported by the agency Tass.
March 22, 2023 12:25 p.m
Zelenskyi: “Zaporizhia bombarded with bestial ferocity”
“Zaporizhia. At that moment, a Russian missile hit a multi-story building. Russia bombards the city with bestial ferocity. Residential areas where ordinary people live are shot at, and children are shot at. The terrorist state is trying to destroy our cities, our state, our people.” Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Telegram.
March 22, 2023 12:04
Peskov: ‘Putin did not discuss peace plan with Xi’
Russian President Vladimir Putin “did not discuss” Ukraine’s peace plan with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This was said by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Ria Novosti reports it. “There was an exchange of views on the Chinese initiative,” he added.
March 22, 2023 11:20 am
Kiev: “The city of Zaporizhia is under attack”
The city of Zaporizhia in southern Ukraine is under attack by Russian forces, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak said on Twitter. “The Russians are bombing Zaporizhia. Residential buildings and Khortytsia island are under enemy fire,” Yermak wrote on his account, the Guardian reports.
March 22, 2023 11:17 am
Moscow: “West’s hostile reaction to Xi’s visit”
Russia has criticized the West’s “hostile” response to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow, but what matters to Moscow is “its result”. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by RIA Novosti.
March 22, 2023 9:57 am
Zelenskyy: “Criminal raid with Iranian drones tonight”
“More than 20 Iranian killer drones, as well as missiles and numerous bombings. And that was just on the last night of Russian terror against Ukraine. Every time someone tries to hear the word “peace” in Moscow, another order for these criminal raids is issued there.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on Twitter. “The success of Ukraine’s land, air and sea forces really brings peace closer. Full compliance with the sanctions regime against Russia restores the power of the UN Charter. Global unity can restore global stability.”