Ukraine is afraid of an attack on Mariupol. “The truce is a smokescreen” – Polish Radio

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The Foreign Minister of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin stressed that separatists may seek to expand their territories dominated by forces controlled by the Ukrainian port of Mariupol. And warned that Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

– We are extremely concerned about the recent attacks in the vicinity of Mariupol. We are concerned about possible shifting of forces from the city of Mariupol Debaltseve direction – Klimkin told reporters in Paris, where he was held on that day meeting of the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia.
Four Normande met in Paris

Foreign ministers of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France, who spoke Tuesday in Paris at the Ukrainian crisis, called for, among others, to ensure the OSCE observers in eastern Ukraine free access to the zone where the withdrawal is equipping the parties to the conflict. Called for the extension of the OSCE mission for one year.

The head of the Ukrainian diplomacy Paweło Klimkin estimated that nearly three-hour talks organized by the French Minister Laurent Fabius “did not produce any breakthrough”. – Discussions essentially concerned technical issues – he added. He stressed that there is no consensus on the issue of condemnation Debaltseve capture the city by the pro-Russian forces nor on violations of the truce.

Despite the ceasefire, the existing theory to the north of 14 on February 15, Debaltseve separatists took the city, which withdrew Ukrainian forces.

Ukraine calls in the European Parliament weapons

President of the Ukrainian parliament Volodymyr Groysman Tuesday urged the European Parliament to the EU of modern weapons to Ukraine and send an international peacekeeping mission east of the country.

He appealed for strengthening sanctions against Russia and to maintain diplomatic pressure on the Kremlin. – It should also provide comprehensive assistance in Ukraine, especially when it comes to defense capability of Ukraine – he said.

– Only if you get a high-quality weapons, we will be able to stop the enemy, which today is the territory of Ukraine, but is ready to go further – warned Hrojsman.
recalled that last week the National Security Council and Defense of Ukraine decided that it would ask the UN and the EU to send a peacekeeping mission to the east of Ukraine. – Great would be if such a mission was deployed on the line of contact and to the territory, which is currently not under the control of Ukraine – said Hrojsman.
In his opinion, Russia Minsk agreement with the ceasefire of February 12 “is only smokescreen, needed in order to destroy Ukraine “. “Unfortunately Russia constantly supports terrorism. Events in Debaltseve showed cunning tactics Russia. Even before the ceasefire came into force on 15 February, they’ve failed miserably. The terrorists cynically ignored them and continued attacks on cities and their inhabitants – he said.

London will send troops to Ukraine

Great Britain will deploy in March Ukraine military personnel, including consultants to assist in the training of the Ukrainian Armed Forces – announced on Tuesday parliament, Prime Minister David Cameron. He warned that Russia may seek to destabilize other countries.
– Over the next month we are going to deploy British personnel to ensure counseling and a variety of training from tactical intelligence to logistics, medical care – Cameron said in one House of Commons committee. – We will also develop a training program with Ukraine for the infantry – he added. He assured that the British will be in Ukraine far from the front lines and not be engaged in combat operations.
Cameron said he would not rule out a future delivery Ukraine weapons. But now London is of supporting its lethal military equipment.

– If you do not we face Russia in the long term it will hurt us all, because you will witness further destabilization. Next would be Moldova or one of the Baltic States – said British Prime Minister deputies.

– If you do not we face Russia in the long term it will hurt us all, because you will witness further destabilization. Next would be Moldova or one of the Baltic States – said British Prime Minister MPs.
How transmit live online portal newspaper “The Guardian”, Cameron also spoke about the goals of Russian President Vladimir Putin. – We now see a very clear workflow; he wants to (Putin) for Russia to regain part of the near abroad – reports “The Guardian”, the words of Prime Minister. – We should support the right of these countries to decide what they want to do – said Cameron. Attitude as an error rating, according to which should be reconciled with Russia on this issue. This would mean a loss write-off of about 11 countries have made this mistake before, “from distant countries, of which little is known,” – said the Prime Minister.
He also expressed the opinion that the role of the UK is to convince other countries to support sanctions against Russia. If you fall Mariupol, a strategic town in the south-east of Ukraine, it is certainly sanctions against Russia will be tougher – Cameron said.

also send a training mission Pentagon

The Pentagon send next week to Ukraine from 5 to 10 soldiers who conduct medical training in the Ukrainian army fighting with the separatists supported by Russia – said Tuesday a representative of the US authorities condition of anonymity.
As stated, American soldiers will provide training in Western Ukraine. The Associated Press notes that last year the Americans trained about 300 Ukrainian soldiers with medical care on the battlefield.

Kiev: separatists collect weapons, rather than withdraw

The Ukrainian General Staff says that militants do not withdraw their troops from the front line, and only change their dislocation. Separatists declared that they have already started phasing out artillery and missile systems.

Staff of the anti-terrorist operation argues that the militants move and regroup his forces, among other things, in the direction of Mariupol. His spokesman Andriy Lysenko said that the Ukrainian side is ready to withdraw its troops, but earlier by two days to be respected ceasefire.

Kerry: Russia lied to my face. “The biggest propaganda since the Cold War,”

Russia has repeatedly “lied to me and others in the face” of their activities in Ukraine – said in the Senate US Secretary of State John Kerry. Appearing before the Senate subcommittee on. Research expenditure, Kerry said that Russia grows the largest since the Cold War propaganda and repeatedly mislead and lied about its activities in Ukraine.

Kerry was also asked whether the United States will provide Ukraine defensive weapon, what is appealing to the administration congressmen from both parties. The Secretary of State said that this option is being considered by the US government. He refused to answer the question of whether the person is an advocate of the reinforcement of Ukraine. He stressed, however, that the US wants to increase financial assistance to Ukraine, to which it is necessary consent of Congress.

getting worse health Nadia Savchenko

Foreign Ministry spokesman Yevgeny Pieriebijnis said that the life of a starving from about 70 days Savchenko Ukrainian aviator Nadia is in danger. Woman from the middle of last year, is held in a Russian prison. – Arouse in us the indignation statement Russian officials in relation to Ukrainian citizens who are held hostage in Russia – said the diplomat. He added that according to doctors, the body Savchenko already undergone irreversible changes. He stressed that a woman should be released immediately. He urged that the whole world has defended aviators, because only this can save her life.

Gazprom: gas supplies to Ukraine can be stopped in two days

Chairman of Gazprom Alexei Miller warned that Ukraine has not prepay for gas for March and accelerated receipt of raw material covered by the advance payment for February, which can lead to suspension of supplies in two days.
Representatives of the European Commission, Russia and Ukraine signed in October 2014. ws agreement. terms of Russian gas supplies to Ukraine during the winter until the end of March 2015. established the price and condition that Kiev would have to make payments in order to receive the gas.

Germany: businessman calls on the EU to ensure supplies from Russia

The head of the Eastern Committee of German Economy Eckhard Cordes called on the European Union to ensure that German companies secure energy supplies from Russia. In his view, long-term solutions are needed, rather than responding to new crises.
– It can not be that every few months we have to worry about supply disruption due to unresolved questions of energy between Ukraine and Russia – Cordes said in an interview with the newspaper ” Neue Osnabruecker Zeitung “, which will be released on Wednesday.
German entrepreneur pointed out that it is necessary to take measures to prevent and to negotiate long-term solutions instead of” continuing to respond to new crises. “
Cordes spoke in favor of continuing the trialogue EU with Russia and Ukraine, which provides for an agreement with Minsk from February 12, negotiated at the top leaders of Germany, France, Russia and Ukraine. Greater activity should – according to Cordes – have a new EU commissioner. Energy.
Cordes was opposed to sanctions against Russia, but accepted the restrictions under pressure from the government. The organization that manages, represents German companies trading with Russia and other Eastern European countries.

35 percent. gas and 36 percent. crude oil consumed by the Germans from Russia.
On Wednesday, the European Commission will publish a package of documents that substantiate the proposal to union power. It is meant to improve the EU’s energy security, including reducing dependence on supplies from Russia.

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Ukraine is afraid of an attack on Mariupol. "The truce is a smokescreen" – Polish Radio