A speech in which Russian President Vladimir Putin classified the attack on Ukraine as a response to an “unacceptable threat” and the rise in the number of Russian missiles in the Black Sea is this Monday (9) the day the occupation of Russia ended. Ukraine has reached the 75th day.
Putin, Russia’s World War II He gave a speech at the event held to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory against the Nazis in World War II. He claimed that the invasion of Ukraine was an act of prevention, as it was an “unacceptable threat to us at our borders”. “NATO countries did not want to listen to us. This means that they actually have very different plans,” Putin said. Minister Russian He also said that the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict will receive state aid.
Ukrainian President Vodolymyr Zelensky opposed the Russian leader’s statement. “Whoever today repeats the terrible crimes of the Hitler regime, following the Nazi philosophy and copying everything they did, is condemned by millions of ancestors for starting to imitate his murderer. And because of this, he will lose everything,” he said.
Missiles in the Black Sea
According to the information received from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the number of missiles in the Black Sea region has doubled this week compared to last week.
Previously, there were three launchers with a total of 20 missiles. Today, there are seven with a total of 50 missiles.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said that at points on the border with Russia, it sees “continuing the transfer of personnel and military equipment for the replacement of units in Ukraine, which suffered significant losses.”
The city of Odessa was attacked by a missile late Monday night (local time). Residents heard explosions and felt buildings shake, according to CNN International.
Further attacks were recorded by Russian forces in the morning hours and throughout Sunday (8). According to the Ukrainian government, Russia has used submarines and planes to launch missiles at Odessa in recent days.
gas in germany
Sources interviewed by Reuters said German authorities were preparing for any sudden cuts to Russian gas supplies.
Russian gas accounted for 55% of Germany’s imports last year. Since the beginning of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Berlin has been under pressure to undo the trade relationship that critics say helped finance the Russian war.
Officially, Germany’s Economy Ministry Deputy Chancellor Robert Habeck said the country has made “intense efforts” in recent weeks to reduce Russia’s energy use.
*With information from AFP and Reuters
source: Noticias
