The situation in Russia and Ukraine last night and this morning丨Econstitution media: Egypt and some Arab countries are trying to mediate on the Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire

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At 6:16 Beijing time on April 4:

Egyptian media: Egypt and some Arab countries are trying to mediate on the Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire

On the evening of the 3rd local time, some Egyptian media reported that Egypt and several Arab countries are trying to invite Russian and Ukrainian delegations to come to the next round of peace talks.

It is reported that these countries have put forward a number of proposals for the settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict through political means, including an initiative on the establishment of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

At 2:46 a.m. Beijing time on April 4:

British Prime Minister: Sanctions against Russia and military assistance to Ukraine will be further strengthened

On April 3, local time, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the United Kingdom will further strengthen sanctions against Russia and military assistance to Ukraine, while strengthening humanitarian support programs to help people in need in Ukraine.

At 1:50 Beijing time on April 4:

Zelenskiy: Ukraine has not yet received any state security guarantees

On the 3rd local time, Ukrainian President Zelenskiy said that the United States has not yet agreed to provide security guarantees in the form of Kiev requirements. Zelenskiy noted that Ukraine has not yet received security from anyone.

On the 2nd, Arahamiya, head of the Russian-Ukrainian delegation to the Negotiations, revealed to the media that three NATO member states are ready to become security guarantee countries according to Ukraine's vision.

At 0:22 Beijing time on April 4:

The Russian Defense Ministry denies that the deaths of civilians in bucha city are related to Russia

On April 3, local time, the Russian Defense Ministry responded to the death of civilians in bucha city in Kiev Oblast, Ukraine, and issued a statement denying the Ukrainian government's accusations against Russia.

The statement noted that not a single civilian in the city of Bucha had died as a result of any form of violence during the Russian occupation, and that local residents were free to move around and use means of communication, or to leave the city at will and travel north. In addition, the Russian army also distributed a total of 452 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to the residents of Kiev Oblast. The southern part of the city of Bucha, including residential areas, was shelled by Ukrainian artillery, tanks and mortars for nearly a day and night. All Russian troops had withdrawn from the city of Bucha on 30 March, the day after the Negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul. On the 31st, the mayor of Bucha City Fedoruk also confirmed through video that there was no Russian army in the city.

The Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that the so-called "criminal evidence" in the city of Bucha appeared after the arrival of Ukrainian troops and Ukrainian media on April 3, the fourth day of the withdrawal of Russian troops. The Russian Defense Ministry believes that these photos and videos from the city of Bucha were directed by the Ukrainian government for Western media, which is another provocative act of the Ukrainian government.

On the 3rd local time, Ukrainian media released a series of pictures and videos of civilian deaths in Bucha City, and the Ukrainian government accused the Russian army of killing these civilians.

At 00:00 Beijing time on April 4:

A State Department spokesman hinted that the U.S. would do more against Russia "soon."

U.S. State Department spokesman Ned Price hinted in an April 3 interview with the media that the U.S. would "soon" take more action against Russia.

Price said the United States will continue to put pressure on the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin and everyone around him. "One will soon see the United States exert additional pressure and sanctions on Russia."

At 23:38 Beijing time on April 3:

Russian officials: U.S. oil purchases from Russia increased by 43 percent in recent week

On the 3rd local time, Popov, deputy secretary-general of the Russian National Security Council, said that while the United States forced European sanctions against Russia, the amount of Russian oil purchased by itself increased by 43% in the recent week, reaching 100,000 barrels per day. But the United States did not allow Europe to do so.

At 22:21 Beijing time on April 3:

The German foreign minister announced further sanctions against Russia

On the 3rd local time, German Foreign Minister Berberk announced the implementation of further sanctions against Russia, and said that it would continue to provide military support for Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a televised address that Western sanctions against Putin "go beyond the limits of reason," suggesting that the West is "doing stupid things." He also revealed that once the negotiators of Russia and Ukraine prepare the draft agreement, Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy may meet.

At 22:17 Beijing time on April 3:

Ministry of Economy of Ukraine: GDP losses in 2022 are at least $112 billion

On the 3rd local time, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine said that in the context of Russia's military operations, Ukraine's capital investment decreased by 54 billion US dollars, and the gross domestic product (GDP) loss in 2022 was at least 112 billion US dollars, about 50% of the total GDP.

At 19:49 Beijing time on April 3:

An explosion occurred in Tomarovka, Belgorod Oblast, Russia

On April 3, local time, the person in charge of Yakovlevsky District of Belgorod Oblast, Russia, said that an explosion occurred in Tomarovka, Belgorod Oblast, followed by fragments falling and no casualties.

At 19:29 Beijing time on April 3:

Peskov: Russia is under the most stressful sanctions in history

On the 3rd local time, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said that Russia is now under the most pressure of sanctions in history.

Peskov said that the sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russian President Putin have exceeded the reasonable range, which no one expected. The credibility of the dollar and the euro is being eroded, and many countries are beginning to doubt the reliability of the dollar and the euro and are beginning to settle in rubles instead. The ruble settlement system will be expanded in the future to other Russian exports. Russia values its reputation as a reliable supplier of gas, and European companies can quickly and unambiguously open ruble accounts to buy gas.

Peskov also said that Putin's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy will only be carried out after the preparation of the specific treaty text of the two countries is completed. The eventual signing of the post-negotiated treaty would be an important step towards stabilization of the situation. Peskov believes that it is impossible to completely isolate Russia, and that dialogue with Western countries will have to take place sooner or later.

At 19:23 Beijing time on April 3:

Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine: A total of 11 mayors across Ukraine were captured by Russian forces

On April 3, local time, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Vyreshyk said that a total of 11 mayors from all parts of Ukraine have been captured by russian troops, from Kiev Oblast, Kherson Oblast, Kharkiv Oblast, Zaporizhia Oblast, Nikolayev Oblast and Donetsk Oblast. Ukraine has informed the International Committee of the Red Cross, the United Nations and other international organizations of the matter. The Ukrainian side demanded that the detained Ukrainian citizens, mayors, journalists and others be released.

At 17:59 Beijing time on April 3:

Ukrainian Airborne Assault Force: Ukrainian forces have regained control of Pripyat

Ukrainian airborne assault forces said on the 3rd that after the withdrawal of Russian armed forces from Kiev Oblast, the Ukrainian army has regained control of Pripyat and reached the border between Belarus and Ukraine.

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