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Rosbalt continues to talk about the events that followed after statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin about the start of a special operation in the Donbass and in Ukraine in response to the appeal of the leaders of the LPR and DPR. On demand Roskomnadzor media should use data on its progress only from official Russian sources. With information about events that took place in previous days can be found here: February 24, February 25, February 26, February 27, 28th of February, March 1, 2nd of March, March, 3rd, March 4, 5th of March, March, 6, March 7, March 8, 9th of March, March 10, March 11 and March 12.
07:08 Former US President Donald Trump said that the crisis around Ukraine could escalate into World War III. According to him, “the United States should make it clear to Putin that he has only two choices – immediately begin peace negotiations or face lightning-fast consequences, including the elimination of dependence [Запада] from Russian energy carriers.
07:13 Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed reforming the UN Security Council in connection with Russia’s actions in Ukraine, Kyodo news agency reported.
07:22 The IAEA said it had received from Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev a refutation of Kyiv’s allegations about Russia’s plans to establish permanent control over the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
07:28 The new package of US military assistance to Ukraine will include small arms, anti-tank and anti-aircraft systems. In addition, Washington will provide Kiev with a package of “immediate military assistance” in the amount of $200 million, Reuters reports, citing a source in the administration of US President Joe Biden.
07:49 The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority suspended the airworthiness certificates of Russian aircraft due to sanctions. According to the consulting agency IBA, 745 Russian aircraft out of about 1.4 thousand are registered in Bermuda, Interfax reports. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) explained that aircraft that have been on the territory of other countries since March 13 without such documents may be denied return to Russia.
08:01 The International University Sports Federation has banned athletes from Russia and Belarus from participating in competitions under the auspices of FISU until the end of 2022.
08:14 President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said in his address published on the Telegram channel of the head of state’s office that all agreed humanitarian corridors were open on Saturday, 12,729 people were evacuated through them during the day.
Source: Rosbalt
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