Latest news: a huge explosion in the center of Kiev!
According to Agence France-Presse, at 5 a.m. local time on March 15, a huge explosion was heard in the center of Kiev, the capital of Ukraine.
A number of foreign media reporters confirmed that at least three strong explosions were heard, and a cloud of smoke was seen rising in the distance. But the specific cause of the explosion is unclear.
The report also said that the explosion was sometimes caused by anti-aircraft weapons.
The Ukrainian side called for the immediate expulsion of Russia from the Council of Europe
According to Agence France-Presse Strasbourg news, Ukraine demanded on the 14th local time that Russia be immediately expelled from the Council of Europe. The Ukrainian side said that after special military operations against neighboring countries, Moscow has no right to retain membership in this pan-European authority.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Jennis Shmegar told the Council of Europe parliamentarian congress via video link: "We call on you to decide to immediately expel Russia from the Council of Europe." He also said Russia's military operations meant it "cannot stay in the European family."
Zhao Lijian: The G20 is not the right place to discuss political security issues such as Ukraine
At a regular press conference of the Chinese Foreign Ministry held today (15th), spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the G20 is not a suitable place to discuss political security issues such as Ukraine. In the current situation, the G20 should adhere to the positioning of responsibilities. China supports the Indonesian presidency in advancing G20 cooperation in various fields in accordance with the established agenda.
The Prime Ministers of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovenia will visit Ukraine
According to CCTV news, on the 15th local time, Czech Prime Minister Peter Fiala will go to Kiev, the capital of Ukraine, with the Polish Prime Minister and the Slovenian Prime Minister on the same day to meet with the Ukrainian leader.
British media: 3 former British special forces soldiers may have been killed in Ukraine
A training facility in Yavoliv was attacked. Image source Reuters
According to the British "Independent" reported on the 14th, on the 13th, a military base near the border between Ukraine and Poland was attacked by missiles, causing dozens of deaths, and the British authorities are investigating the matter. There are unconfirmed reports that three of the dead were British.
According to the British "Daily Mirror", sources said that "many more people were killed at the scene than reported", and three former British special forces soldiers may have been killed in this deadly airstrike, and the three men did not belong to the foreign armed forces who had been trained at the facility.
Air Astana cancels all flights to Russia until October 29
On the 15th, Kazakhstan Airlines Astana issued a notice canceling all flights to Russia until October 29, 2022. The details are as follows:
Screenshot of Air Astana notification
Citizens of Turkmenistan return home on a charter warsaw-Turkmenbasch flight
On the morning of the 14th local time, a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft of Turkmenistan Airlines landed in Turkmenbash from Warsaw, evacuating Turkish citizens in Poland and neighboring countries back to China.
According to the warsaw Chopin Airport online timetable, the aircraft took off at 9:19 p.m. local time on March 13 (1:19 a.m. Turkmenistan time on the 14th).
It is reported that due to the new crown epidemic, turkmenistan suspended scheduled flights with other countries in March 2020.
According to the Recommendations of the World Health Organization, all citizens arriving from Poland on charter flights will be subject to mandatory quarantine.
At present, Turkey continues to organize the evacuation of its nationals from Ukraine. With the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, evacuation flights are free of charge. On 10 March, 282 Turkish citizens returned home from Romania on chartered flights.
Previously, the Turkish government has organized evacuation flights for overseas Chinese on many occasions, evacuating citizens trapped by the epidemic from abroad.
Musk wants to single out Putin, betting on Ukraine
Russian personnel responded
According to the Global Network comprehensive Russian "News" newspaper, Russian news agency and other media reports, the founder of the US Space Exploration Technology Company (SpaceX) Elon Musk tweeted in English, Russian and Ukrainian on the 14th local time, shouting to Russian President Putin, "I hereby challenge Vladimir Putin. Be head-to-head. The stakes are Ukraine. ”
Musk tweeted screenshots
Kadyrov: First come to Chechnya for training
In response, Kadyrov, the leader of the Chechen Republic of Russia, responded on the instant messaging software Telegram, "Musk, I would like to suggest that you do not compete with Putin. He said Musk and Putin belong to different "heavyweights."
Kadyrov infographic
According to Kadyrov, the problem is not as simple as going head-to-head with judo and the like. "What do you think about that yourself?" You're in the red corner of the ring and are a businessman and Twitter blogger. Putin's blue horn in the ring is a world-class politician, strategist and person who frightens the West and the United States. When Vladimir Putin hits a weaker opponent, he won't look like he's doing sports. Kadyrov said.
Kadyrov also suggested that Musk travel to the Chechen Republic for training.
Rogozin, head of the Russian Aerospace Corporation: You are a little devil, and you are still very young
RIA Novosti: Rogozin responded with poetry to Musk's call for Putin to single out
Russian news agency reported that the general manager of the Russian State Aerospace Corporation Rogozin also responded to Telegram on the 14th. He quoted a few sentences from the famous Russian writer Pushkin's fairy tale poem "The Story of the Priest and His Long-Time Worker Barda", which literally translates as: "You are a little devil, still very young." Fighting with me is still very tender, it will only be a waste of time. ”
As the Conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, international oil prices have risen sharply recently. Europe, which is dependent on Russian energy, also faces energy supply problems. On March 4, Musk tweeted a proposal to increase global oil and gas production, saying that "extraordinary measures are needed in extraordinary times." "Obviously, this will have a negative impact on Tesla, but sustainable energy solutions simply cannot respond immediately to make up for Russia's oil and gas exports," he added in a follow-up tweet.
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