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Russian President Vladimir Putin has filed a demand for peace talks with Ukraine. This was communicated through a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who volunteered to mediate the negotiations.
Ibrahim Kalin, Chief Advisor to the Turkish President which listened to the conversation between the leaders of the two countries revealed to the BBC that Mr Putin’s demands are divided into two main parts, with the first one being easy for Ukraine to accept and comply with without problems. But some of the demands were afraid that they could not be agreed upon.
The key claims in the first section are including the fact that Ukraine maintains a neutral position in the international political arena and will not join NATO at all President Zelensky of Ukraine has repeatedly accepted the proposal.
The demands of the Russian leader in this first part It also includes several issues that will help keep Mr Putin’s face intact. For example, Ukraine will have to go through the disarmament process again. to ensure that it does not pose a threat to Russia in the future Both must preserve the use of the Russian language in Ukraine. and must liberate himself from the new Nazi rule.
The claims in this section may sound bizarre. Both insulting President Zelensky, who is of Jewish descent. But Turkey, the mediator of the negotiations, believes Ukraine will eventually accept it. The solution may lie in condemning pro-Nazis in all its forms. or pledged to eliminate new Nazi ideas in Ukraine.
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But the second part of Putin’s demands It is difficult for Ukraine to accept easily as it is largely concerned with territorial integrity. such as ensuring independence for the separated Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Or acknowledging the status of Crimea that was annexed by Russia in 2014, which Putin told the Turkish leader by phone: Perhaps he will have to meet face to face with Mr Zelensky on these issues.
The head of the Turkish President’s Advisory Council views that Negotiations for a lasting peace in line with Mr Putin’s demands It may take longer to negotiate before an agreement can be reached. But in the short term, a temporary ceasefire may be negotiated. which is more likely to be possible
UN discusses humanitarian aid plan
At a meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to discuss plans to provide humanitarian assistance to civilians in Ukraine. Russia has introduced a plan that specifically focuses on the protection of children and women. But representatives of the United States and other Western nations declined to accept the plan. which was seen as having no sincerity in making peace
Zhang Jun, the Chinese ambassador to the United Nations, told the meeting that The imposition of sanctions on Russia made it difficult for the stagnant global economy to recover. Both are wrong methods and do not solve any problems.” Chinese authorities have this view. Even with the same goal of the international community to end the war in Ukraine.”
Ms Markarova praised the Ukrainian people’s “heroic defense”, but also condemned that. “Today, rockets are still falling on our heads.”
The aforementioned remarks made by the Chinese representative Ahead of US President Joe Biden’s phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on March 18, the US leader is expected to It will pressure China not to send military aid and economic assistance to Russia. While officials of the Chinese Foreign Ministry will also meet with the Russian ambassador to Beijing today.
Western nations believe Ukrainian army can resist Russia to the end
for the progress of the battle situation US Department of Defense and the United Kingdom are estimating that The Russian convoys on the ground had halted almost all of their troops on all fronts. due to unresolved transport or logistics problems as well as the relentless strong resistance of the Ukrainian forces. causing analysts from western nations to see Ukraine will be able to fight against Russia until the very end. And when Russia reaches a dead end, both sides will be at a standstill with each other.
in the southern port city of Mariupol The theater where thousands of civilians were sheltered was bombed by Russian forces. The exact number of deaths and injuries is unknown at this time. But a number of survivors were also reported to have been found in the ruins of the collapsed theatre.
Ukraine has so far removed 30,000 civilians from the city, but the remaining 350,000 are stranded in the ongoing fighting with a lack of food, water, medicine and other necessities as Russian forces continue to attack. heavy air
The situation has led some analysts from the U.S. Institute for War Studies (ISW) to think the port city of Mariupol may not be out of touch with Russia in the end. This could be within the next few weeks. Because now the city is almost completely destroyed. As more and more civilians are the target of deliberate attacks.
However, ISW analysts say that in addition to Mariupol The Russian army was unable to advance or capture cities on other fronts, and was heavily damaged by the Ukrainian forces’ response. which defended Kiev and other large cities to the best of their ability
Ukrainian Embassy in Thailand Video call from Mariupol media show
The Ukrainian embassy in Thailand opened a press conference to the media with opportunities for both Thai and foreign media to listen. The press conference came after the Russian embassy in Bangkok Press release on 15 Mar. by inviting only Thai media
Charge d’Affaires, Acting Ambassador of Ukraine to Thailand It said Ukraine had been continuously invaded by Russia for weeks. But even then, Russia has not achieved the desired goal, and Ukraine has not surrendered. And while the world supports Ukraine Russia was even more isolated.
During the press conference, a video call from the Ukrainian city of Mariupol was connected. Ukrainian officials stood in front of the ruins and destroyed buildings. He described it as the skill of the Russian soldiers not only attacking military sites. It also targeted civilian shelters.
Charge ambassador of Ukraine He also thanked Thailand for participating in a resolution at the UN meeting asking Russia to stop its invasion of Ukraine. And thank you Thai people for donating money to help Ukraine. Which now amounts to more than 7 million baht and Thailand is still a refuge for over 3,000 Ukrainians who are still stranded.
He also answered press questions about Thai authorities asking them to remove the Thai flag placed on the press conference table. He said that showing Thailand’s position in the UN was the most important thing.