Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla. File photoMEXICO, Feb. 20 The head of Cuban diplomacy, Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, wrote on his Twitter blog that the United States unleashed propaganda hysteria against Russia and opposed the expansion of the North Atlantic Alliance to the borders of the Russian Federation.
" «We strongly reject the propaganda and communication hysteria unleashed by the United States government against Russia, and strongly oppose the expansion of NATO to the borders of this brotherly country,» the diplomat said.
Western states have recently expressed concern about Russia's allegedly dangerous actions near the borders of Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly rejected such accusations, saying that it does not threaten anyone and is not going to attack anyone, and statements about «Russian aggression» are used as a pretext to deploy more NATO military equipment near Russian borders. Unsubstantiated allegations that Russia is preparing provocations continue to come from the West, despite the return of Russian troops to their places of deployment after the exercises. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. At a meeting with Putin, the head of the RF Ministry of Defense reported that «some of the exercises are coming to an end, some will be completed in the near future.» The southern and western military districts of the Russian Federation have begun returning troops to their places of deployment, Major General Igor Konashenkov, an official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, told reporters on Tuesday. Russia has also repeatedly stressed that it is not a party to the conflict in Ukraine and is not a subject of the Minsk settlement agreements.The development of the situation in the Donbass — in the online report >>Shooting, explosions and evacuation of refugees. What is happening in the Donbass
This week the situation on the line of contact has seriously deteriorated. The DPR and LPR report increased shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the photo: a car damaged by an explosion in the center of Donetsk.
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This week, the situation on the line of contact has seriously deteriorated. The DPR and LPR report increased shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In the photo: a car damaged by an explosion in the center of Donetsk.
Because of the threat of invasion from Kiev, the DPR and The LPR began the evacuation of citizens to the Rostov region. First of all, this applies to women, children and the elderly.
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Due to the threat of invasion from Kiev, the DPR and LPR began the evacuation of citizens to the Rostov region. First of all, this applies to women, children and the elderly.
Explosions occurred on one of the gas pipelines in Luhansk. "Luganskgaz" called them Ukrainian sabotage. On February 18, unidentified persons also blew up the car of the head of the People's Militia Department of the DPR.
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Explosions occurred on one of the gas pipelines in Lugansk. "Luganskgaz" called them Ukrainian sabotage. On February 18, unidentified persons also blew up the car of the head of the People's Militia Department of the DPR.
On the photo: mass evacuation of civilians from the Donetsk People's Republic.
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On the photo: mass evacuation of civilians from the Donetsk People's Republic.
The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky could soon order the military to go on the offensive and implement a plan to invade the territory of the DPR and LPR.
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The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky could soon order the military to go on the offensive and implement a plan to invade the territory of the DPR and LPR.
More than 13,500 people have already been evacuated from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic.
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More than 13,500 people have already been evacuated from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic.
< p> The heads of the DPR and LPR announced a general mobilization.
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The heads of the DPR and LPR announced a general mobilization.
"People's militia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services are ready to rebuff Ukraine. Whatever the scenario, events develop, we will be able to contain the aggression of Kiev. We must unite all efforts",” Pushilin said.
8 of 12< p>"People's militia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services are ready to repulse Ukraine. Whatever the scenario, events develop, we will be able to contain the aggression of Kiev. We must combine all efforts", said Pushilin.
143 temporary accommodation centers have been prepared in the Rostov region.
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143 temporary accommodation centers have been prepared in the Rostov region.
On the photo: a law enforcement officer of the DPR communicates with the driver at the checkpoint "Uspenka" in the Donetsk region.
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On the photo: a DPR law enforcement officer talking to a driver at a checkpoint " ;Uspenka" in the Donetsk region.
According to DPR intelligence, Kiev's goal is to squeeze the Russian-speaking population into Russia and gain control over the entire territory of Donbass.
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According to DPR intelligence, Kiev's goal is to squeeze the Russian-speaking population into Russia and gain control over the entire territory of Donbass.
The DPR also stated that the Ukrainian security forces expect a massive strike of artillery, aircraft, helicopters and drones to destroy military and civilian facilities, as well as to block Donetsk, Luhansk, Gorlovka and Alchevsk.
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The DPR also stated that the Ukrainian security forces are counting on a massive strike of artillery, aircraft, helicopters and drones to destroy military and civilian facilities, as well as to block Donetsk, Luhansk, Gorlovka and Alchevsk.
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This week, the situation on the line of contact has seriously deteriorated. The DPR and LPR report increased shelling by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
On the photo: a car damaged by an explosion in the center of Donetsk.
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Because of the threat of invasion from the Kiev, the DPR and LPR began the evacuation of citizens to the Rostov region. First of all, this applies to women, children and the elderly.
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Explosions occurred on one of the gas pipelines in Lugansk. "Luganskgaz" called them Ukrainian sabotage. On February 18, unidentified persons also blew up the car of the head of the People's Militia Department of the DPR.
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On the photo: mass evacuation of civilians from the Donetsk People's Republic.
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The head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky could soon order the military to go on the offensive and implement a plan to invade the territory of the DPR and LPR.
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More than 13.5 thousand people have already been evacuated from the self-proclaimed Luhansk People's Republic.
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The heads of the DPR and LPR announced a general mobilization.
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"The People's Militia, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, emergency services are ready to rebuff Ukraine. Whatever the scenario, events develop, we will be able to contain the aggression of Kiev. We must combine all efforts", — said Pushilin.
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143 temporary accommodation centers have been prepared in the Rostov region.
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In the photo: a law enforcement officer of the DPR communicates with the driver at the checkpoint "Uspenka" in the Donetsk region.
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According to DPR intelligence, Kiev’s goal is to squeeze the Russian-speaking population into Russia and gain control over the entire territory of Donbass.
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In the DPR, too stated that the Ukrainian security forces expect a massive strike of artillery, aircraft, helicopters and drones to destroy military and civilian facilities, as well as to block Donetsk, Luhansk, Gorlovka and Alchevsk.
Published: Nikita Stoma