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Ukraine: Moscow orders its troops to go on the offensive – USA sees frustration growing in the Kremlin

Ukraine: Moscow orders its troops to go on the offensive – USA sees frustration growing in the Kremlin

On the fourth day of Putin’s war in Ukraine, the country could face a major Russian offensive. The Russian Ministry of Defense issued a corresponding order. But the Ukrainians continue to put up fierce resistance.

Russia continued the advance of its troops in Ukraine on Sunday night, but continued to encounter fierce resistance. In Kiev, the sirens again warned of Russian air raids. The armed forces were ordered to “expand the offensive from all directions,” the Defense Ministry said in Moscow. According to US information, the Russians are making slower progress than expected. The western states, meanwhile, decided on further sanctions in order to damage Russia considerably economically.

The US, France, Canada, Italy, the UK, the EU Commission and Germany agreed to exclude Russian banks from the Swift international payment system. New punitive measures were also taken against the Russian central bank and Russian oligarchs. “With all these measures, we are making it more difficult for (Russian President Vladimir) Putin to finance his war against Ukraine,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

Germany sends 1000 anti-tank weapons

There had long been disagreement in the EU regarding the Swift exclusion. Germany in particular was seen as a brakeman. Finally there was a rethink. After much hesitation, the federal government had previously agreed to arms deliveries to Ukraine: Germany is sending 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 surface-to-air missiles from Bundeswehr stocks. “The Russian attack on Ukraine marks a turning point,” said Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD).

Netherlands also announced that it would deliver 200 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. According to the Czech Republic, it sent weapons worth 7.6 million euros and Belgium wants to deliver 2,000 machine guns and 3,800 tons of fuel oil.

Ukraine successfully defends Kiev

“After the Ukrainian side rejected a negotiation process, all units today received orders to expand the advance from all directions,” said Russian army spokesman Igor Konashenkov. Attacks then hit, among other things, an oil storage facility in Vasylkiv, about 30 km southwest of Kiev, which triggered a huge fire, as well as a gas pipeline in Kharkiv, according to the Ukrainian side.

According to the Ukrainian army, it prevented Russian troops from entering the capital. But there are fights with Russian “sabotage groups”. Mayor Klitschko therefore imposed a complete curfew until Monday morning. Civilians who are still on the streets are “regarded as members of enemy sabotage groups”.

Metro traffic in Kiev has been completely shut down, and the stations now serve as shelters for residents. Numerous people have been seeking refuge from Russian rocket attacks there for days.

President Selenskyj continued to be combative. “I’m here. We will not lay down our arms. We will defend our state,” he said in a video message. The Ukrainian army successfully repels “enemy attacks”.

50 percent of the 150,000 Russian soldiers are probably already in Ukraine

“We have signs that the Russians are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of progress over the past 24 hours, particularly in northern Ukraine,” a US Defense Department official said. US Secretary of Defense Antony Blinken announced an additional $350 million in military aid. According to Pentagon information, around 50 percent of the 150,000 Russian invasion troops are now in Ukraine.

According to Ukrainian data, 198 civilians, including three children, have been killed since the Russian war of aggression began. More than 1,100 other people were injured.

Russia’s major attack on Ukraine began on Thursday morning and caused horror around the world. The EU, Great Britain and the USA imposed new sanctions on Russia – also on Kremlin chief Putin and his foreign minister Sergey Lavrov personally. NATO decided to significantly expand its presence on the eastern flank.

According to the government, Poland has already taken in 115,000 refugees from Ukraine since the Russian invasion began on Thursday morning. Tens of thousands more are fleeing the fighting inside the country.

Source: Stern

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