While the Russian bombing of Donetsk continues, today there is yet another shot by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev : "In the event of an attack on Crimea, our response would be like the end of the world".
The refusal of Kiev and the NATO countries to recognize Crimea as Russian territory, Medvedev argues, constitutes a " systemic threat " for Moscow, which could also lead to direct confrontation.
"If another crazy nationalist or a weak operetta character becomes head of state in Ukraine - added the current deputy head of the National Security Council - then we should expect a conflict, up to an attack".
Finally, the threat: "If Kiev's forces were to attack Crimea, Ukraine would suffer an immediate, end-of-the-world Russian response that it could not avoid in any way."
"A small personality forgotten by history who tries to show himself serious and threatening, but who in reality only arouses pity ", the reply from Kiev comes by mouth Mikhailo Podolyak, Volodymyr Zelensky's adviser, according to whom Medvedev "is the portrait of modern Russia" .
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Zelensky torpedoes the head of the security service
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has "removed from office" the head of the Ukrainian security service Ivan Bakanov. Ukrinform reports it. The high security officer was removed in accordance with "Article 47 of the disciplinary statute of the Ukrainian Armed Forces", which speaks of "non-performance of service duties, which led to human casualties or other serious consequences, or created a threat.
In another decree, Zelensky removed Iryna Venediktova from the post of Attorney General and entrusted the functions of Attorney General to Deputy Attorney General Oleksiy Symonenko.
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Kiev: "Medvedev, a little person forgotten by history"
"A little person forgotten by history who tries to show himself serious and threatening, but who in reality only arouses pity". This is how Mikhailo Podolyak, advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, defined former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev who today threatened Ukraine with an "end of the world" response if it were to attack Crimea. Medvedev, Podolyak adds in a Twitter post, is "the portrait of modern Russia".
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Medvedev: "If Kiev attacks Crimea, the response from the end of the world"
The refusal of the NATO countries and Ukraine to recognize Crimea as Russian territory constitutes a "systemic threat" for Moscow, which could lead to a direct confrontation. This was stated by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, quoted by Interfax.
"If another crazy nationalist or a weak operetta character becomes head of state in Ukraine - added Medvedev, current deputy head of the National Security Council - then we should expect a conflict, up to an attack".
And again: "If the forces of Kiev were to attack Crimea, Ukraine would suffer an immediate Russian response from the end of the world, which it could not avoid in any way".
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General Gb: “Putin sick? Pious illusions "
The rumors circulated several times about the health problems of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the possibility of his death are only "pious illusions", while the regime in Russia remains "relatively stable". The chief of staff of the armed forces told the BBC
British, General Tony Radakin. Repeatedly since the invasion of Ukraine alleged reports have been circulated by Western intelligence services that Putin, who will turn 70 in October, was ill. Instead, several media have speculated that he may be ousted from power by his own followers, dissatisfied with the situation in which the country finds itself above all because of Western sanctions.
"As military professionals - added Radakin - we see a relatively stable regime in Russia, President Putin has been able to stifle any opposition and no one at the top has the motivation to challenge him".
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Zelensky: "Russia does not want to end the war"
Russia has started a war and does not want to end it, while Ukraine defends its land: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky writes on Facebook, according to Ukrinform.
"This is a war in Ukraine that Russia has started, that Russia continues and that Russia does not want to end. Ukraine is defending its land, its sovereignty, its territory. Ukraine is fighting for peace." , Zelensky wrote, adding that it is a cruel paradox of the 21st century, and it is a reality for Ukrainians.
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The Pope: "Let everyone get busy with the resumption of negotiations"
"I am always close to the battered Ukrainian population hit every day by a shower of missiles. How can you not understand that war only creates destruction and death, alienating peoples and killing truth and dialogue? internationals should really work hard to resume negotiations, not to feed the senselessness of the war ". The Pope said this at the Angelus.
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Di Maio: "Italy's condolences for the death of the English Urey"
"Minister Di Maio expressed to the British counterpart Liz Truss the feelings of deep participation in the condolences of the United Kingdom for the death of the British citizen Paul Urey, who died while detained in an area of Ukraine under Russian control, in the context of the unjustified aggression of the Russian Federation ": this was announced today by the Farnesina in a statement. "Italy supports the British request for the Russian Federation to provide all the necessary assistance in ascertaining the causes of death and to collaborate in returning the body to the family", reads the note again.
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Moscow strengthens defenses in occupied areas
Russia is strengthening its defensive positions in the occupied areas of southern Ukraine, an operation that includes the movement of men and equipment between Mariupol and Zaporizhzhia, as well as to Kherson: British intelligence writes in its daily update on the situation in the Village. At the same time, the report published by the Ministry of Defense on Twitter points out, Russian forces are also strengthening security measures in Melitopol.
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Russian spies on the trail of Western weapons to Ukraine
Russian intelligence agents have been tasked with determining and tracing the routes used to transfer Western weapons to Ukraine: Ukrainian military intelligence reports, according to Ukrinform. Russian military attachés throughout the European Union have been tasked not only with determining the routes and itineraries of shipments, but also the quantities of arms consignments that allied countries deliver to Kiev. For this reason, the intelligence continues, the Russians have received the order through encrypted communication channels to intensify the recruitment of police officers and civilians involved in these expeditions in the EU.
(Unioneonline)
