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11:53 p.m. : Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the West’s condemnation of Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territories in the coming days. “I thank all friends and partners of Ukraine for their massive and strong condemnation of Russia’s intentions to organize another pseudo-referendum. he said.
10:23 p.m. : So far, nothing is known about the speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was supposed to be held this evening. Several items plead in favor of adjournment. Forbes RussiaE, based on two sources in the presidential administration, refers to the recording transmitted tomorrow. Უfros For Putin RussiaToday, Margarita Simoniani and journalist Rossiya 1’s Vladimir Solovyov also sent messages on Telegram. And RT and the premier Chaîne media have removed their blinders to the imminent intervention of the president.
9:42 a.m. :”This type of statement is not surprising”, international affairs specialist Nicolas Tenzer responds to franceinfo, while the authorities installed by Moscow in four regions of Ukraine announced the immediate holding of a referendum on annexation by Russia. These polls are a means of legitimizing the conflict in the eyes of Russian opinion, the specialist explains.
9:27 p.m. : Let’s get updated on the news:
Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York, Emmanuel Macron strongly criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and criticized “Return to the Age of Imperialism and Colonies”.
The deputy Julien Bayou leaves the co-chairmanship of the environmental group of the Assembly, after the testimony of his former companion in the cell against the violence of the EELV, the content of which is unknown to us, according to franceinfo. According to the source, it will mainly be a media break.
access The morning after pill It will become free for all women, regardless of age, in pharmacies and without a prescription, announced Health Minister Francois Brown. 20 minutes.
#rugby Three years in prison, including one against the firm, French rugby union president Bernard Laporte, and businessman Mohed Altrad, who were suspected of rigging a “corruption deal” in 2017.
9:12 a.m. : Good evening @cyclo_ecolo, there is no news yet… It is hard to say whether the Russian President’s speech will actually take place tonight. Analysts are divided on the reasons for this delay. According to some, this may be a deliberate act of the Russian president, who with his statement occupies the media space and distracts from the speeches of the heads of state present at the UN tribune, often for rude respect.
9:12 a.m. : Good evening Matilda. Any news from Putin? Will he really talk tonight? It is already 10 o’clock or 11 o’clock in Moscow!
8:25 p.m. Emmanuel Macron condemns “cynicism” and “Mock Referendum” Russians inside “The territories were bombed and are now occupied” from Ukraine. Russia cannot impose its will by military means.
8:20 p.m. : The French president continues to make a very harsh speech against Russia. In particular, he calls “do not give up” in front “Dividing the world”.
8:18 p.m. : “We all have a role to play in ending it [à la guerre en Ukraine] Because we all pay the price.”
8:11 p.m. : Emmanuel Macron criticizes “Return to the Age of Imperialism and Colonies”all inside “On conducting dialogue with Russia”. It is because “dialog”, but with support “economic and military” Ukraine, which should be implemented “The Search for Peace”.
8:16 p.m. : “Russia has decided to pave the way for other annexation wars, today in Europe, but maybe tomorrow in Asia, Africa or Latin America.”Emmanuel Macron continues before the UN General Assembly.
8:15 p.m. : “Today we must make a simple choice: war or peace. On February 24, Russia, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, violated our collective security with an act of aggression, invasion and annexation.”
8:05 p.m. : Emmanuel Macron speaks at the UN General Assembly in New York. Watch his performance on our live stream. #United Nations
7:56 p.m. : Good evening @ZhannaYes, the French President’s speech at the UN General Assembly is scheduled at 20:00 (French time). If the Russian president is actually speaking tonight, as the Russian media is reporting, maybe at the same time… In any case, this live stream will allow you to follow their speeches.
7:56 p.m. : Hello ! Should the French president still speak at the UN at 8pm? And where can we follow its performance? Thank you and good evening!
7:06 p.m. : “This is an additional provocation, which, in our opinion, will not lead to any results from our position: Russia should leave the territory of Ukraine (…) and respect the recognized borders. To organize a referendum in the places that were bombed, where people had to. Running away, (…) is a sign of cynicism.”
Emmanuel Macron reacted to the referendums that should be held in the coming days by the authorities installed by Moscow in four regions of Ukraine to know whether they want Russian integration or not. He called them “parodies”.
6:29 p.m. : At the same time, we learn that Ukraine will receive 28 battle tanks from Slovenia, in return for which it will receive military equipment delivered by Germany, including 40 trucks. Germany, which is regularly criticized by Kiev for its alleged lack of military support, favors this type of “circular” exchange, which allows it to avoid sending offensive weapons directly to Kyiv.
6:19 p.m. : The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia informs France in a character press release “unacceptable” In his eyes, the delivery of Western weapons to Ukraine. Deputy Minister Alexander Gruchko also received French Ambassador Pierre Levy. These supplies facilitated a Ukrainian counteroffensive that allowed Kiev to regain ground.
6:09 p.m. : It’s 6pm, here are the headlines:
France’s National Health Authority approves the use of three vaccines adapted to the Omicron variant for a new recall campaign.
• The pro-Russian separatist territories of the Donbass region in eastern Ukraine, as well as the two southern regions of Kherson and Zaporizhia, will hold referendums on Russian integration between Friday and Tuesday, September 23. Follow us live.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned at the opening of the UN General Assembly “Winter of Grief on the Horizon”in the world “paralyzed” with partitions.
• Deputies of the Ministry of Defense vote in the case of implementing the reform by changing the social security budget project. “definitely” Against, claims the president of the group, Jean-Paul Mattei.
5:48 p.m. Putin will address the nation this evening on a referendum in occupied Ukraine to join Russia, RBC reports. The last time he did something similar was when he announced a “special military operation” on February 24. https://t.co/2lAhi8UQdP
5:56 p.m. : Vladimir Putin is scheduled to address the nation tonight, and a referendum on Russia’s annexation will be held in four regions of Ukraine between September 23 and 27, according to Russian media outlet RBC, cited by several journalists.
5:16 p.m. : Our journalist Fabien Magnenu tells you why the crossing of the Oskil River is one of the keys to Kiev’s counterattack in the east. Its crossing will really open up new military perspectives in the Lugansk region (Donbass).
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5:14 p.m. : Russia strengthened its “nuclear blackmail” Against Kiev on Monday with the bombing of the second Ukrainian power plant, Pyvdenukraynsk (south), says the director of this installation, Igor Polovych. By bombing this power plant, The second stage of their nuclear blackmail has begun. According to Igor Polovych, while the site of another nuclear installation in Ukraine, Zaporizhia (South), has already been bombed several times in recent months, raising fears of a nuclear accident.
4:09 p.m. A referendum on Russia’s annexation of the Kherson region in southern Ukraine, which is under the control of Moscow’s troops, was also scheduled for September 23-27, the occupation administration said. We inform you that in accordance with the resolution, the referendum will be held from September 23 to 27, 2022.Vladimir Saldo, the head of the occupation administration, wrote on Telegram, after the pro-Russian separatist regions of Donbass (east) announced similar votes for the same dates.
2:46 p.m. : “Ukraine will resolve the issue of Russia. The threat can be eliminated only by force”Andrey Yermak, the head of the administration of the President of Ukraine, writes on Telegram, condemning it “blackmail” Motivated from Moscow “Fear of defeat”.
2:44 p.m. : In response, Ukraine promises us “Liquidation” The “threatened” Russia amid Moscow’s announcement of holding a referendum on the annexation of the separatist regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in the east of the country.