China News Agency, Beijing, March 31. Comprehensive news: Russia and Ukraine both said on the 30th that the Russian army is redeploying troops in the direction of Kyiv and Chernigov.

A member of the Ukrainian delegation said the Russian-Ukrainian talks would resume online on April 1.

Russian troops redeploy in Ukraine

　　Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov said on the 30th that the Russian armed forces have completed the main tasks in the direction of Kyiv and Chernihiv, and are planning to redeploy the troops in the two places to strengthen the priority. regional operations, including the Donbas region.

He said that since the Russian side launched a special military operation, the Russian army has destroyed 124 fighter jets and 77 helicopters, 323 drones, 214 sets of anti-aircraft missile systems, 1,767 tanks and other armored vehicles, and 186 multi-tube vehicles. Rockets, 741 field artillery and mortars, 1657 special military vehicles.

　　Ukrainian State News Agency quoted Ukrainian National Security and Defense Committee Secretary Danilov as saying on the 30th that Russia is adjusting its military deployment, and some Russian troops in the direction of Kyiv and Chernihiv are gathering in the eastern part of Ukraine and appearing in Kazakhstan. The aim is to put pressure on the Ukrainian army in these areas.

　　The head of the Russian National Defense Command Center, Miztsev, said on the 30th that the Russian side continued to open the humanitarian channels in the direction of Kyiv, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv and Mariupol on the same day, and since the 10th of the 31st. Another humanitarian corridor was opened for the evacuation of civilians and foreign citizens from Mariupol to Zaporozhye.

Since March 2, Russia has sent 6,521 tons of humanitarian supplies to Ukraine and carried out 703 humanitarian operations.

　　According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, Russia’s ambassador to the United States, Anatoly Antonov, said on the 30th that the U.S. State Department deliberately exaggerated the number of Russian troops’ losses in Ukraine in a futile attempt to arouse dissatisfaction in Russian society.

Russia-Ukraine talks to resume online on April 1

　　Alahamia, a member of the Ukrainian delegation in the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations and chairman of the parliamentary group of the Ukrainian People's Servant Party, said on the 30th local time that the negotiations between the two sides will resume by video on April 1, and the delegations of the two countries will formulate more detailed plans a week later. The draft treaty, while promoting the realization of the Russian-Ukrainian presidential meeting as soon as possible.

　　Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky posted on social media on the 30th that he had a phone call with U.S. President Biden that night and exchanged views on the current situation in Ukraine and Ukraine-Russia negotiations.

　　Bassam Radi, spokesman for the Egyptian presidential palace, issued a statement on the 30th saying that Egyptian President Sisi had a phone call with Zelensky that day. Sisi emphasized the importance of peacefully resolving the conflict and expressed that Egypt is willing to bilaterally, regionally and internationally. and other multi-level efforts to promote a peaceful resolution of the crisis.

　　According to the Ukrainian State News Agency, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Grossi, arrived at the southern Ukraine nuclear power plant for inspection on the 30th and said that he would provide technical support for the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities.

　　The Ministry of Culture and Policy Information of Ukraine released a message on its official social media account on the 31st local time, stating that from April 1st, major opera houses, theatres and concert halls in Ukraine will gradually be opened.

Some of the ticket sales will fund the Ukrainian military and humanitarian aid, sources said.

In the event of an air raid warning, all spectators will enter the nearest shelter.

In addition, inspection posts will be set up at the entrance and exit of the theater to ensure the personal and property safety of those entering and leaving.

　　According to Ukraine's Interfax news agency, Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmegar said on the 29th that the direct damage caused by the war to Ukraine's public buildings, bridges, roads, civilian and military infrastructure is estimated to be about 270 billion US dollars.

He predicts that Ukraine's gross domestic product will shrink by 35% in 2022.

German Chancellor Asks Russia to Provide Written Materials on Natural Gas Settlement

　　Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with German Chancellor Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Draghi on the 30th.

According to the Kremlin’s website, Putin said in a phone call with Scholz that Russia’s decision to switch to rubles for gas supplies to some countries, including Germany, was because the foreign exchange reserves of Russian banks were “used by EU member states”. Ways that violate international law" freeze.

The German federal government issued a statement saying that Scholz did not agree to the gas payment procedure proposed by the Russian side during the phone call, but asked the other side to provide written materials in order to accurately understand the payment process.

　　The Italian Prime Minister's Office said in a statement that Draghi stressed the importance of reaching a ceasefire agreement as soon as possible in a phone call with Putin that day, and expressed Italy's willingness to contribute to the peaceful resolution of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Wang Yi Holds Talks with Russian Foreign Minister: Supporting the Positive Results of the Negotiations Between Russia and Ukraine

　　On March 30, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in Tunxi, Anhui, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was in China for the third Afghan Neighboring Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

Wang Yi said that under the current situation, we support Russia and Ukraine to continue the peace talks despite difficulties, support the positive results achieved so far in the negotiations, support the cooling of the situation on the ground as soon as possible, and support the efforts made by Russia and other parties to prevent a large-scale humanitarian crisis.

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