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07:49 : The Russian army has still not entered Kiev. It has been four days since a 60 km column was identified by satellite at the gates of the Ukrainian capital. According to our reporter on the spot, Valentin Dunate, the Russian troops are advancing, but very slowly. And that’s because the Ukrainians are valiantly defending themselves, thwarting Vladimir Putin’s “lightning war” plan. His report can be read here.
07:38 : Venezuela will increase the number of flights to Moscow through its national airline, as many countries closed their airspace to Russian planes after the invasion of Ukraine, said the Venezuelan minister tourism.
07:01 : It’s time for the press review. The war in Ukraine, which is entering its ninth day, is of course still on the front page of many newspapers, such as Release Where The cross.
07:36 : Google has blocked the addition of comments, photos and videos on its Maps mapping service in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, as has the Tripadvisor platform on the listings of certain restaurants and hotels in Russia. Both services faced a campaign from Ukrainian activists who were using their “notices” section to try to alert Russians to their leaders’ orchestrated invasion of Ukraine.
06:45 : Republican US Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a close ally of ex-President Donald Trump, called “someone in Russia” to assassinate President Vladimir Putin to return “great service” to Russia and the rest of the world.
06:36 : British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council and claimed that “irresponsible actions” of Russian President Vladimir Putin can “directly threaten the security of all of Europe”.
06:14 : “Only immediate European action can stop the Russian troops. We must prevent Europe from dying of a nuclear disaster.”
The Ukrainian president accused Moscow of resorting to “nuclear terror” and to want “repeat” the Chernobyl disaster, the worst in history in 1986. “Ukraine has fifteen nuclear reactors. If there is an explosion, it’s the end of everything. The end of Europe. It’s the evacuation of Europe”he continued.
06:09 : IAEA Director General @RafaelMGrossi speaks with #Ukraine PM Denys Shmygal and with Ukrainian nuclear regulator and operator about serious situation at #Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, appeals for halt of use of force and warns of severe danger if reactors hit.
06:09 : In a tweet, the International Atomic Energy Agency “calls for an end to the use of force and warns of grave danger if the reactors are hit.”
06:07 : Hello @Julian. Here are the details yes. According to Kiev, Russian tank fire on the plant set fire to a building dedicated to training and a laboratory. The emergency services said they were able to access the site and extinguish the fire, after being prevented from doing so by Russian soldiers.
Radioactivity levels remain unchanged at the site of the plant, which has six nuclear reactors and provides much of the country’s energy, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said. no equipment “essential” has not been damaged.
06:07 : Hello everyone, would we have more information about the state of the fire in the nuclear power plant in Ukraine please? Good day !
06:04 : We start by taking stock of the latest information:
The Zaporijjia atomic power plant, the largest in Europe in central Ukraine, was hit last night by Russian army strikes which caused a fire. According to Kiev, its security is “guarantee” and the emergency services were able to access the site and stop the progression of the fire.
“I seek your confidence for a new mandate.” Emmanuel Macron announces his candidacy for the presidential election in a letter published by the regional daily press.
Jean Castex announced the suspension of the application of the vaccine pass “wherever it applies” and the end of wearing a mandatory mask except in transport on March 14.
The Paralympic Winter Games kick off today in Beijing, China. Under pressure, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) finally decided to exclude Russian and Belarusian athletes.