15:29, 09 марта 2022, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Anton LYMAR
Hostilities in Ukraine continue. Russia started a special military operation on February 24, 2022. The number of casualties among the military and civilians continues to grow. Many countries have imposed and continue to impose severe sanctions against the Russian Federation.
24.kg new agency continues to monitor the situation. We have collected the latest most important news regarding Ukraine as of 1.10 p.m. on March 9.
— The Ministry of Defense of Russia claims that during the «special operation» the Russian military received secret documents from the command of the National Guard of Ukraine that Kyiv was preparing an offensive operation in Donbass in March 2022*.
— The General Staff of Ukraine sent out a status update *:
— The Conflict Intelligence Team published a photo and video of deployment of Russian armored vehicles to the borders of Ukraine*.
* - It is almost impossible to confirm or refute the statements of the warring parties in the conditions of hostilities.
— The Russian Guard reported that Zaporizhzhya NPP, where shelling and fire took place on the night of March 4, is under its full control.
— The IMF will consider allocation of $1.4 billion in aid to Ukraine «to help it cope with the shock caused by the war,» IMF head Kristalina Georgieva said in a statement released by the fund, Interfax reports.
— The Iron Dome missile and air defense system cannot be quickly delivered to Ukraine, despite Kyiv’s calls, said the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland.
— Ukraine applied to Japan with a request for the supply of weapons, including missiles, but was refused because it violates Japanese law. Kyodo news agency reported, citing government sources.
— The Ministry of Defense of the UK has threatened the military with disciplinary and administrative measures if they go to Ukraine, the Independent newspaper reported.
— Russia will impose restrictions on the export and import of products and raw materials. The decree was signed by Vladimir Putin. The government will compile the lists of foreign states necessary for the application of these measures within two days. The document establishes exceptions for the import and export of products or raw materials for Russian citizens, foreigners and stateless persons for personal use, Interfax reports.
— The U.S. banned all imports of Russian oil and gas, but made an exception for uranium for nuclear power plants. The United States is heavily dependent on its imports from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan.
— The leaders of the UAE and Saudi Arabia have refused telephone conversations with the U.S. President Joe Biden, who wanted to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the possibility of increasing oil production to reduce world prices, The Wall Street Journal reported.
«Chinese companies could face tough U.S. measures if they refuse to comply with anti-Russian sanctions,» the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo told The New York Times. The U.S. may ban the supply of hardware and software.
— The U.S. General Electric suspends work in Russia, but intends to continue to «support» services in the energy sector. The announcement was posted on Twitter. An exception will be the supply of essential medical equipment.