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- Ukraine: invisible air raid on Kiev
- The African delegation wants to offer a solution to the war
Greater food exports for Russia
According to Reuters, Russian President Vladimir Putin said today that Russia will export more food in 2022 than in the previous year. Russia would also like to help farmers in the annexed regions of Ukraine.
Yesterday Russia agreed to extend the Black Sea grain deal after weeks of withdrawal threats. The Russians complained, among other things, of Western sanctions that would have hindered agricultural exports.
The African delegation presents the peace solution in Moscow
A delegation of African countries is in Moscow today to present a possible solution to the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin reports it.
According to Reuters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow was ready to listen to all possible solutions as long as they worked towards an “end to the conflict”.
Moldova completely without Russian gas
Moldova has completely eliminated its dependence on Russian gas and electricity. This was reported today by Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean. The country began cutting back on Russian energy sources shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“While Moldova got its energy 100% from Russia at the beginning of the war, Moldova can exist today without gas or electricity from Russia,” Recean said at a security conference in Bucharest.
Ukraine shoots down 29 of 30 cruise missiles in Russian attack
The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down 29 of 30 Russian cruise missiles fired overnight. The Russian attack targeted Kiev and other regions. One person is said to have been killed in an attack in Odessa in the south.
“The Russian occupiers launched several waves of rocket attacks from different directions. A total of 30 sea, air and land-based cruise missiles were fired,” the army said, adding that Ukraine’s air defense systems “destroyed 29 cruise missiles.” Two attack drones and two Iranian-made reconnaissance drones were deactivated.
Freight train carrying grain derailed in Crimea
A freight train carrying grain derailed on the railway line between the cities of Simferopol and Sevastopol in the Crimea. According to the railway company, the derailment was caused by “interference from outsiders”.
In a statement to Telegram, Sergei Aksyonov, the Russian governor of Crimea, said grain carts derailed and no one was injured. Rail traffic between the two cities has been suspended.
Ukraine: invisible air raid on Kiev
Ukraine reports “stealth” airstrikes on the capital Kiev early Thursday morning. Explosions were heard in several places. The air raid siren is currently in effect throughout the country.
“A series of air strikes on Kiev, unprecedented in their strength, intensity and variety, continues,” said Serhiy Popko, head of the capital’s civil and military administration, adding that there have been no casualties in Kiev so far.