Brussels [Belgium], March 16 (ANI): The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is concerned that Russia may use chemical weapons in a ‘false flag’ attack in Ukraine, the alliance’s chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the press conference at NATO headquarter.
Stoltenberg said, “We are concerned that Moscow could stage a false flag operation possibly including chemical weapons, in Ukraine.”
“Any support to Russia military or any other type of support will actually how pressure conducts a brutal war against in… Ukraine and help them to continue to rage war which is causing death, suffering and anonymous amount of destruction,” he added. “All of this sends an unmistakable message. An attack on one Ally will be met with a decisive response from the whole Alliance. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and its military integration with Belarus, create a new security reality on the European continent. So we need to reset our military posture for this new reality. Tomorrow, ministers will start an important discussion on concrete measures to reinforce our security for the longer term, in all domains,” he added.
NATO leaders will meet in Brussels on March 24 to discuss Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the alliance’s chief wrote on Twitter. “I have convened an extraordinary Summit on 24 March at NATO HQ,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg wrote. “We will address Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our strong support for Ukraine, and further strengthening NATO‘s deterrence and defense. At this critical time, North America & Europe must continue to stand together.” NATO‘s main purpose is to guarantee the freedom and security of its members through political and military means, according to NATO‘s website. (ANI)
Moscow-Kyiv negotiations to continue today amidst “Fundamental contradictions”
Moscow [Russia], February 16 (ANI): The fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine that started on Monday will continue through Wednesday, even as a Ukrainian negotiator spoke of “fundamental differences” between the two sides. “We will continue tomorrow… There are fundamental contradictions. But, of course, there is room for compromise,” Volodymyr Zelenskyy‘s top aide Mykhailo Podolyak wrote on his Telegram channel as reported by Sputnik News Agency. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier today that talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations should continue saying that it is difficult, but important as the positions of the sides sound more realistic now.
“Everyone needs to work in their place, including our representatives in the delegation at the talks with the Russian Federation. This is important, difficult, but important. Because any war ends with an agreement. Meetings continue, as I am informed, the positions at the negotiations sound more realistic. But more time is needed for the decisions to be in the interests of Ukraine,” Zelenskyy said in his video message on Telegram.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a discussion with the European Council President Charles Michel where the two also talked about the ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. “Vladimir Putin outlined his fundamental assessments of the ongoing negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian representatives to develop agreements taking into account well-known Russian requirements. At the same time, it was noted that Kyiv does not demonstrate a serious attitude towards finding mutually acceptable solutions,” the Kremlin said in a statement.
The two also discussed the situation with respect to the conflict, as well as humanitarian aspects, including measures to evacuate civilians, the Kremlin statement said. Meanwhile, Russian troops continued their advance towards Kyiv, and the city has imposed a new curfew from 8 pm (Local Time) on March 15 until 7 am on March 17. Mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko, said that the residents are only allowed to go outside to head to the bomb shelters.
A veteran war photojournalist of Fox News, Pierre Zakrzewski was killed while reporting in war-torn Ukraine. Fox News chief executive Suzanne Scott wrote to employees, “It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the news this morning regarding our beloved cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski,” adding “Pierre was killed in Horenka, outside of Kyiv, Ukraine.” (ANI)
