Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mariya Zaharova held a weekly press conference on current issues in the capital Moscow.
“WE WELCOME ALL CONSTRUCTIVE INITIATIVES”
AA correspondent asked, “How do you evaluate the G20’s call to end the war in Ukraine?” Answering the question, Zaharova pointed out that the declaration was prepared with the contributions of Russian experts.
“We welcome all constructive initiatives that will contribute to the restoration of comprehensive, just and lasting peace that meets all the purposes and principles of the United Nations (UN) with the aim of promoting peaceful, friendly and good neighborly relations between peoples in this regard,” Zakharova said. he said.
“IT WILL CAUSE DISASTER RESULTS FOR THE WHOLE WORLD”
Evaluating the possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine, Zakharova said, “If NATO troops are on Ukrainian territory, this will mean that the Alliance will go to war against our country. Does anyone understand this? We have said this many times. This will lead to disastrous consequences not only for Europe but for the whole world.” .” he said.
Pointing out that the American base has become operational in Poland, Zaharova stated that the USA ignored Russia’s security concerns by building this base for years.
Zakharova said, “This is another provocative step in the destabilizing actions of the Americans and NATO in the strategic field. This step coincides with NATO’s destructive approach to bring its military infrastructure closer to Russian borders. This leads to the undermining of strategic stability. This situation naturally increases strategic risks.” and leads to an increase in the level of nuclear danger.” made his assessment.
Spokesperson Zakharova said that NATO is trying to turn Moldova into Ukraine’s logistics base.
PHONE AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE: ‘WE WERE ASKED NOT TO COMMENT’
During the press conference, Zaharova received a phone call.
Answering the call, Zaharova said that she was at the press conference. “We have been asked not to comment on the attack on the Yujmash factory with ballistic missiles,” the caller told Zakharova. he was heard saying.
In the statement made by the Ukrainian Air Force, it was reported that the Russian army used various bombs, including an intercontinental ballistic missile, in today’s air attack on the country, and that industrial areas and critical infrastructure in the city of Dnipro were targeted in these attacks.
The “Yujmaş” factory, operating in the field of rocket and space technology, is located in Dnipro, Ukraine.
CLAIM OF 800 THOUSAND SOLDIERS
The New York Post reported on the details of the plan prepared by Germany, whose name was learned to be “Operation Deutschland”.
The war preparation plan, which consisted of a total of 1000 pages, included items such as how critical documents and state institutions would be protected during war, and the security measures that civilians would take during war.
It was learned that Germany is also making plans to pass a total of 200 thousand military vehicles through German territory in case of war.
The most striking detail of the report was Germany’s preparations for how the 800 thousand-strong NATO army should be deployed in Ukraine.