The White House once again responded to Zelenskiy's request: no interest in getting involved in three wars!
Following the Canadian Parliament, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy delivered a video speech to the US Congress on the 16th, calling on the United States to support the establishment of a no-fly zone in Ukrainian airspace. Apparently, the Biden administration remains unmoved by this proposal.
Psaki held a regular briefing
On March 16, local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy delivered a speech to the US Congress through video, in which he mentioned Pearl Harbor and the "9/11" incident and reiterated the request for the establishment of a no-fly zone in Ukraine.
In response, White House spokesman Psaki once again responded: "The establishment of a no-fly zone needs to be implemented (corresponding measures), which means that the United States or NATO may shoot down Russian aircraft." We have no interest in getting involved in World War III. ”
In addition, Psaki denied the possibility of establishing a so-called "humanitarian no-fly zone". In the eyes of the Biden administration and the military, there is no difference between the "humanitarian no-fly zone" and the overall no-fly zone in terms of concrete implementation and expanded impact, she said.
Kazakhstan: The United States did not ask Kazakhstan to supply S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine
According to the Russian news agency reported on the 16th, Kazakhstan's defense minister Zakseretkov said that the United States did not request Kazakhstan to provide S-300 air defense missiles to Ukraine.
"It is impossible to receive such a request without receiving it," he said. ”
According to reports, cnnews quoted sources as saying that the U.S. State Department is trying to find countries that possess Soviet-made S-300 missiles and is studying ways to supply such missiles to Ukraine.
Zhao Lijian: China's position on the Ukraine issue is clear and clear
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on March 17 that "whether China is 'embarrassed' by its position on the Ukraine issue" that China's position on the Ukraine issue is bright, straightforward, objective, and beyond reproach, and that it is really "uncomfortable" to those countries that think they have won the Cold War and can dominate the world, those countries that ignore the concerns of other countries and continue to promote NATO's eastward expansion for five rounds, and those countries that have launched wars everywhere but accused other countries of being "belligerent."
"I've heard that Russian cats, Russian dogs, And Russian trees are all subject to 'sanctions.'" I also heard that Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was also 'silenced'. Zhao Lijian said that Tchaikovsky was a famous composer who had been dead for more than 100 years. "Swan Lake" is a masterpiece of dance art in the world, what is its crime?
Russian and U.S. Embassies in China "Start War" on Weibo
On March 16, the U.S. Embassy in Beijing's Weibo account @ U.S. Embassy in Beijing posted that "while Russian state-controlled media are spreading disinformation to audiences about Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine, the Kremlin has intensified its repression of independent media and kept the Russian public informed." New restrictions in the Kremlin have forced most independent media outlets in Russia, both at home and abroad, to shut down or suspend operations. ”
@U.S. Embassy in China Weibo screenshot
A day later, the Russian Embassy's Weibo account @Russian Embassy in Beijing forwarded the U.S. Embassy in Beijing's post and responded, "The United States, Canada, and the European Union have removed @Russia Today RT from broadcasting networks, Apple and Google banned downloads of RT and @Russian Satellite News Agency apps, and YouTube blocked Russian media channels around the world." The Western crackdown on the Russian media did not begin now, but has been going on for several years. ”
@Russian Embassy in Beijing Weibo screenshot
The Russian Embassy in Beijing also questioned the US side: "What else do you have to say about freedom of speech and people's freedom to obtain information?" ”
Russian Foreign Ministry: Withdrawing from the Council of Europe is not wanting to be a "punching bag"
According to the Russian News Agency reported on the 17th, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russia's decision to withdraw from the European Commission is "because we do not want to be a punching bag."
RIA Novosti: (Russian) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has explained Russia's decision to withdraw from the Council of Europe
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 15th, announcing the initiation of the withdrawal procedure from the Council of Europe. Nato and EU countries maliciously exploit their majority position in the European Commission to turn the group into an anti-Russian tool and reject dialogue on an equal footing, the statement said. Under the current conditions, the Russian side will not remain in the Council of Europe. At the same time, the Russian side is open to pragmatic and equal cooperation with the members of the organization on issues of common concern.
Russian news agency reported on the 16th that the Council of Europe's decision-making body, the Committee of Ministers, said in a communiqué that the agency decided that from March 16, Russia is no longer its member.
Zelenskiy called on ukrainians to surrender?
U-TV makes a fuss about Oolong
According to the Global Network quoting Russian news agencies and other media reports, on March 16, local time, when the Ukrainian TV station "Ukraine 24" broadcast a live news program, the subtitle bar scrolling below showed "Zelensky called on Ukrainians to lay down their weapons." Subsequently, the station said it had been hacked.
Video screenshots
The captions reportedly read: "Dear Ukrainians! Dear Defenders! Being president is not so easy. I have to make tough decisions. First, I decided to take back donbass. It's time to face up to reality. Didn't work out. The situation has gotten worse. At least for me. Now I've decided to say goodbye to you. I urge you to lay down your arms and return to your families. You should not die in this war. I advise you to live, and I will do the same. ”
Subsequently, the station posted a statement on social media saying it had been hacked. "Enemy hackers have hacked into the subtitle strips of Ukrainian 24 television and released Zelenskiy's message about the so-called 'surrender,'" the statement read. Friends, we have warned again and again (there will be such a situation). No one was ready to surrender. ”
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy Source: Russian Tajikistan
Zelenskiy himself was quick to deny the so-called "surrender" and described the incident as a "childish provocation.".
He gave a brief video address, saying: "I will only advise the Russian army to lay down its arms and go home." It's us at home, protecting our land, our children, our families. Therefore, we will not lay down our arms until we have achieved victory. ”
Russia Today Television (RT) mentioned that several Russian media outlets were hacked shortly after Russia's special military operation on February 24. In addition, the websites of Russian and Ukrainian government agencies have been previously attacked by cyberattacks.
Source: Silk Road New Observation Compilation