China News Agency, Beijing, March 25. Comprehensive news: In response to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, NATO held a special summit in Brussels on the 24th.
The Russian side said that NATO's decision to continue to provide support to Ukraine at the summit confirmed NATO's continued "interest" in combat operations.
In addition, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said at a regular press conference on the 24th that the lack of independence of the Ukrainian authorities is the main obstacle to the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
NATO summit approves addition of battle groups, Russia accuses NATO of sending weapons to Ukraine
In response to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, NATO held a special summit at its Brussels headquarters on the 24th and officially approved the addition of battle groups in the four NATO eastern flank countries of Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, striving to "comprehensively ensure the security and safety of all allies in all fields." defense".
The statement also emphasized that these additional measures are still preventive rather than escalating.
U.S. President Joe Biden attended the summit and issued a statement reiterating U.S. support for Ukraine and a commitment to strengthening the NATO alliance.
Biden said the U.S. has announced $1 billion in new security assistance to Ukraine over the past few weeks, and welcomed continued defensive support from other allies to Ukraine.
Commenting on the NATO summit, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova said that NATO members have shown "absolute loyalty" to the United States and that they are willing to abide by its guidelines for comprehensive containment of Russia, according to a briefing posted on the Russian Foreign Ministry's website.
The decision to continue providing support to Ukraine, announced at the summit, confirms NATO's continued "interest" in combat operations.
Zakharova said NATO called for negotiations but did not try to persuade Ukrainian leaders to resolve the situation in the Donbas region peacefully.
"Brussels sent weapons to Ukraine, instigated the use of force, and now it is reaping dire results," she said.
In addition to the NATO special summit, on the afternoon of the 24th, the G7 summit was also held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a video speech at the G7 summit, calling on the G7 to impose comprehensive restrictions on Russian trade, completely block all Russian banks and deprive Russia of the opportunity to use the global satellite navigation system (GPS) in the war.
The G7 leaders issued a joint statement after the meeting, warning Russia not to use chemical, biological or nuclear weapons in the course of "special military operations."
The G7 also said it was ready to welcome Ukrainian refugees and would continue to work closely together, calling on other governments to impose restrictive measures against Russia and refrain from evading sanctions.
Russia says Ukraine lacks independence in talks
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said at a regular press conference on the 24th that Russia and Ukraine are negotiating through video conferences on the situation in Ukraine, Ukraine's neutrality status and the draft security treaty.
"Negotiations are ongoing, and that in itself is progress." But the lack of independence of the Ukrainian authorities is the main obstacle to the talks.
Zakharova said that it is not the Ukrainian authorities who are making decisions now. Everything is instigated by the United States through relevant channels and presented in the form of Ukrainian decisions.
These decisions neither reflect reality nor serve the interests of the Ukrainian people.
Zakharova said that NATO members are still sending weapons to Ukraine in the most aggressive way.
This not only prolongs the duration of military operations, but may also lead to unpredictable consequences.
Such behavior by Western countries poses a "terrorist threat" not only to Europe, but also to the entire world.
Russia and Ukraine officially exchange prisoners for the first time after the war, Russia said the operation will continue until the established goal is achieved
The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released a battle report on social media on the 24th, saying that in the past month, the Russian army lost a total of 530 tanks, 1,597 armored vehicles, 280 artillery systems, 82 multiple rocket launchers, 47 air defense systems, and fixed-wing aircraft. 108, 124 helicopters, 4 ships, 1033 cars, and 50 tactical drones.
In addition, the death toll of the Russian army was 15,800.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov said on the 24th that on the night of the 23rd and the early morning of the 24th, the Russian army used long-range sea-based and air-based high-precision weapons to attack Ukrainian military installations, and in the early morning of the 24th, it was completely controlled. Izyum city in Kharkiv region.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Veresuk posted on social media on the 24th that Ukraine and Russia conducted the first official exchange of captured personnel since the start of the war that day, and each exchanged 10 captured soldiers.
Russian Federation Human Rights Representative Tatyana Moskalikova confirmed on the same day that Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners in a "10-to-10" manner.
On the 25th local time, Medvedev, vice chairman of the Russian Federation Security Council, said that the primary reason for Russia's "special military operations" in the Donbas region is that national goals cannot be achieved through diplomatic channels.
He said that at present, the "special military operation" is proceeding as planned, and the operation will continue until the stated purpose is achieved.
This will be about the future national development of Ukraine, which is to achieve neutrality of Ukraine's statehood, abandon its anti-Russian policy, demilitarize, and become Russia's normal neighbor.
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