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Russia said on Monday there was a “chance” to resolve the Ukraine crisis through diplomatic channels, as the West fears tensions could escalate into armed conflict.
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3:20 p.m .: Germany promises to continue “with determination” its support for Ukraine
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz assured Kiev that Germany would “resolutely” continue its economic aid and support for Ukraine.
“No country in the world has financially supported Ukraine as strongly as Germany over the past eight years,” the leader said during a press conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “In the face of foreign influence, we have ensured its autonomy and resilience. And I can assure you that we will continue this support with the same determination,” he added.
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2:40 p.m .: Russia announces the end of “part” of military exercises in Russia and Belarus
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced that part of the massive military maneuvers in Russia and Belarus are coming to an end, as Westerners fear an imminent invasion of Ukraine by Moscow.
“Exercises are taking place, one part is over, another part is being completed. Others are still being done, given the size of these exercises which have been planned and started in December,” he said. he claimed during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, televised.
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2:35 p.m .: Ukraine welcomes “positive” phone call with Belarus
The Ukrainian Minister of Defense on Monday welcomed a “positive” telephone conversation with his Belarusian counterpart amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, in particular via Belarus, an ally of Moscow.
“I see it as a positive signal and a first step towards fruitful cooperation”, welcomed the Ukrainian Minister Oleksiï Reznikov about this meeting, while Belarus is currently carrying out joint military exercises with Russia not far from the Ukrainian border.
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1:56 p.m .: Moscow sees a “chance” for compromise with the West
Russia said on Monday there was a “chance” to resolve the Ukraine crisis through diplomatic channels, as the West fears tensions could escalate into armed conflict.
“I must say that there is always a chance ‘to solve the problems that need to be solved,’ Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in a television interview with President Vladimir Putin, adding that the opportunities for dialogue “have not been exhausted”.
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1:27 p.m .: Boris Johnson asks Vladimir Putin to step back from the “precipice”
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday called on Vladimir Putin to step back from the “precipice” in Ukraine, deeming the situation “very very dangerous” with a possible Russian invasion “within the next 48 hours”.
“The situation is very, very dangerous and difficult, we are on the edge of the precipice but there is still time for President Putin to step back,” said the leader on British television.
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12:52 p.m .: Kiev demands an urgent meeting with Moscow
Ukraine has demanded an urgent meeting with Russia and other OSCE countries, accusing Moscow of not sharing information on the massive movements of Russian troops near the Ukrainian border, at the heart of a serious crisis.
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11:45 a.m.: German Chancellor Scholz arrives in Ukraine
The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Ukraine to discuss with President Volodymyr Zelensky the threat of a Russian invasion of the country.
MM. Scholz and Zelensky will take part in a press conference in the early afternoon. The Chancellor will then travel to Moscow on Tuesday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.
With AFP