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Zelensky makes direct appeal to Congress for no-fly zone rejected by Biden
In an emotional speech, Volodymyr Zelensky invoked the powerful symbols of US crises of foreign attacks, the 1941 Pearl Harbour attack by Japan and the 9/11 terrorist attack, to reinforce his plea for help. "Our country experiences the same, every day, right now at this moment," he said. Zelensky's proposal included a modified version, a "humanitarian no-fly zone", that would provide a safe air corridor for providing relief supplies rather than blanketing the country.
Encouraged by US, Ukraine purposefully prepared for military scenario: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the West is pushing Kiev to bloodshed. "It is also clear to us that Western patrons are simply pushing the Kiev authorities to continue the bloodshed," Putin said, RT reported. He noted that the supply of weapons and the dispatch of mercenaries continued.
'Zelensky surrender' on live TV said to be an attempt by Russian hackers
Russian hackers broke into the live newsfeed of the TV channel Ukraina 24 and posted a fake "statement" of surrender by President Volodymyr Zelensky. The President immediately recorded a video suggesting that the Russians lay down their weapons. The statement is no longer being broadcast on air, but a recording can be seen.
'Imran Khan is 100% in trouble, as all allies are on oppn side,' says key ally
In an interview with a private news channel, the PML-Q leader – a major ally of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) at the Centre and in Pak Punjab – criticised the Prime Minister, saying that he had a desire for revenge, which was not the way to govern.
Ukraine wants special version of neutrality in talks with Russia
Mykhailo Podolyak, a member of the Ukrainian delegation and adviser to the head of the Ukrainian Public Administration said this in a comment for Ukrayinska Pravda. Podolyak said that this means absolute security guarantees. Valid, not protocol. And it means that the signatories of the guarantees would not stand aside in the event of an attack on Ukraine, as they do today.
Kremlin says Swedish format of Ukraine can be seen as a possible compromise
The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that at the talks Kiev was proposing to create in Ukraine an Austrian or Swedish version of a demilitarized state with its own army. Medinsky specified that this is being discussed at the level of the leaderships of the ministries of defence of the two countries. He also added that the key issue for Russia is the status of Crimea and Donbass.
US putting pressure on India, China, Egypt because of cooperation with Russia: Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the US is putting pressure on China, Turkey, and a number of other countries because of cooperation with Russia. The West did not want to solve the situation around Ukraine by peace, Lavrov said in response to the question why the Ukraine matter could not be resolved peacefully.
Alarm bells for Pakistan PM Imran Khan
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is faced with a major challenge by opposition political parties, who have not only joined together to oust his government, but also have started to get nods from ally parties and members of the ruling benches, who now seem to be sliding in support of the no-confidence motion against him in the National Assembly.
Musk changes Twitter name after being mocked for his Putin combat tweets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has changed his name on Twitter to "Elona Muska after his challenge to fight Russian president Vladimir Putin grabbed the attention of Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of the Chechen Republic. In a statement on Telegram, which was shared by the Tesla and Space X chief executive, the Chechen leader cautioned him against seeking out a challenge with the Russian president, reports The Independent.
Some hope for compromise in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine: Lavrov
Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are not easy, but there is some hope for a compromise, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said. However, according to him, there is some hope for a compromise. The head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that Russia's goal in negotiations with Kiev has not changed - Moscow needs a peaceful, free, neutral and independent Ukraine, and an "agreement for generations" is needed.
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