On March 1, local time, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said that Russia will hold the first international anti-fascist conference, which will be held in August this year within the framework of the "Army-2022" International Military Technology Forum.
In addition, Shoigu said that the Russian military will continue to carry out special military operations in Ukraine until the set goals are achieved.
The square of the government building in Ukraine's second largest city was shelled
On March 1, local time, the square of the government building in the center of Kharkov, Ukraine, was shelled.
The video shows the explosion instantly triggering a fierce fire, followed by billowing smoke. The explosion destroyed many cars, debris was strewn around the building, and windows of surrounding buildings were damaged. No casualties have been reported.
The Russians and Ukrainians fought near Kiev and Kharkov. In the early morning of March 1, local time, the mayor of Kharkiv, Ukraine, said that russian troops were attacking the Kharkiv substation, causing problems in the city's power supply and water supply.
Also in the early morning of the 1st, the Ukrainian capital Kiev sounded an air defense siren.
The Russian Defense Ministry released a message on February 28 saying that since the start of the operation, the Russian army has paralyzed 1114 Ukrainian military infrastructure, including 31 command posts and communication centers; destroyed 314 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, and 57 rockets. In one day, the Russians destroyed 8 beech М-1 anti-aircraft missiles, 3 radio stations, 4 fighters stuck on the ground, and shot down one fighter in the air.
Foreign Ministry: China welcomes the launch of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
The delegations of Russia and Ukraine held talks on February 28 in Gomel Oblast, southeastern Belarus, near the Ukrainian border.
In this regard, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a regular press conference on March 1 that China has always supported and encouraged all diplomatic efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, and welcomed the launch of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. We note that the two sides agreed to hold a new round of negotiations in the near future, and hope that the two sides will continue to maintain the process of dialogue and negotiation and seek a political solution that takes into account the legitimate security concerns of both sides, achieves common European security and is conducive to Europe's long-term peace and stability.
The Chinese Embassy in Poland issued an important notice
On March 1, the Chinese Embassy in Poland issued the "Notice on Matters Related to the Entry of Chinese Citizens Evacuated from Ukraine into Poland", which shows that after communication and coordination between the Embassy in Poland, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on February 28 that 8 ports on the Polish-Ukrainian border are open, and Chinese citizens in Ukraine can temporarily enter Poland without a visa and stay in Poland for 15 days. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs drew attention to the fact that the ports of entry and exit of the Polish-Ukrainian border are already overcrowded, and foreign citizens in Ukraine may have to wait more than 48 hours to enter and leave the Ukrainian-Polish border.
When entering the country, a vehicle with a Ukrainian license plate is required to have a driver's license, a document confirming the vehicle's permission to pass (registration or temporary permit), and a third-party civil liability insurance liability letter. If the vehicle is registered abroad and the document does not clearly state that the driver has the right to use the vehicle, the driver must provide documents proving the right. It is recommended to present a certified translation of an officially certified document.
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Chinese were shot and wounded in Ukraine
According to CCTV news, on March 1, local time, a Chinese person was shot and injured on the way from eastern Ukraine to Lviv, and has now been sent to the hospital for treatment.
A second round of Talks between Russia and Ukraine could take place on March 2 at the Belarusian border
On March 1, this reporter interviewed Vosklesensky, a Russian-Ukrainian negotiator, who said that the second round of Russian-Ukrainian talks could be held on March 2 in the Brest region on the White-Polish border. One of the possible locations to choose is the villa "Viskuli", 8 km from the Polish border. He also revealed that the Ukrainian delegation will add two members of the Supreme Rada (Parliament).
Zelenskiy called defending Kiev "a top priority"
According to Agence France-Presse, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said on the 1st that defending the capital Kiev from russian troops is a "top priority". Zelenskiy said in a video statement that "defending the capital today is a top priority for the country"
The Sri Lankan government approved the extension of the Visa for Tourists from Russia and Ukraine for 2 months
Due to the current Russian-Ukrainian tensions, on March 1, local time, the Sri Lankan government approved the extension of visas for Russian and Ukrainian tourists stranded in the country for two months without any fees. According to existing records, there are currently 11,463 Russian and 3,993 Ukrainian tourists stranded in Sri Lanka.
Russian media: Lavrov said that Russia will take all measures to prevent the emergence of nuclear weapons in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said russia would take all measures to prevent the emergence of nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to the Russian news agency reported on March 1.
Is China ready to provide aid to Ukraine? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded
On March 1, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked whether China is ready to provide aid to Ukraine? Wang Wenbin said that China is willing to play a constructive role in easing the situation in Ukraine. We will release relevant news in due course.
Russian media: The EU will launch a full-scale economic war against Russia
According to the Russian news agency reported on March 1, the French Ministry of Economy and Finance said that the EU will launch a "full-scale economic and financial war" against Russia.
Belarus: Does not participate in special military operations Air defense systems are prepared for war in case the Russian rear is attacked
According to CCTV news, on March 1, local time, Belarusian President Lukashenko said at the Belarusian security conference held on the same day that the Belarusian air defense system has entered combat readiness to prevent the rear of Russian troops from being attacked.
Earlier, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus would not participate in nor was prepared to participate in Russia's special military operations.
Embassy of India in Ukraine: All Indian citizens in Kiev "leave immediately" today
On the sixth day of the War between Russia and Ukraine, at about 15:00 Beijing time on March 1, the Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued a reminder on Twitter, advising all Indian citizens in Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, to "leave immediately."
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will travel to Poland and Estonia
Combined with the British "Guardian" and CNN news, on March 1, local time, British Prime Minister Johnson will go to NATO member states bordering Russia. CNN said Johnson would travel to Poland and Estonia and meet with the leaders of those countries. Johnson's itinerary also included a visit to British troops and a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on March 1.
U.S. State Department Adjusts Travel Warning to Russia to Level 4 advises U.S. citizens to "not go"
On March 1, the U.S. State Department adjusted its travel warning for U.S. citizens traveling to Russia to Level 4, or "Do Not Go." The announcement said that in view of the current Russian military action against Ukraine and the security situation in Russia, the US Embassy in Russia can provide limited assistance to US citizens, and the new crown epidemic and international flights in and out of Russia are gradually restricted. Based on the above, it is recommended that U.S. citizens who are still in Russia leave Russia on commercial flights as soon as possible.
Source: China Business Daily
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