Beijing, 4 Apr (ZXS) -- Comprehensive news: Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on 6 April that Finland's accession to NATO will not contribute to consolidating security and stability on the European continent, but it will pose a new threat to Russia. According to CNN, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted on the 5th that the Ukrainian army may withdraw from Bakhmut (Russian called "Artyomovsk").
Russia says Finland's entry into NATO poses a new threat to Russia
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, Peskov said on the 5th that Finland's accession to NATO will not contribute to the consolidation of security and stability on the European continent, but it poses a new threat to Russia, and Russia has to take necessary measures to ensure Russia's security.
Peskov also stressed that this will not be some kind of one-time action, but a process over time, and all measures to ensure Russia's national security will be put in place.
The Ukrainian side said that the Ukrainian army has the possibility of withdrawing from Bakhmut
CNN reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted on the 5th that the Ukrainian army may withdraw from Bakhmut (Russian called "Artyomovsk").
Regarding the situation in Bakhmut, Zelensky told the media in Warsaw, Poland, on the 5th, "For me, the most important thing is not to lose our soldiers." I am confident that in the event of a more intense incident or the danger of losing personnel due to the encirclement, the commanders there will make the right decision accordingly."
Zelensky also said that the more ammunition Ukraine obtains, the faster the Ukrainian army will counterattack in Bakhmut and other places.
Putin said that Russia is ready to carry out constructive cooperation with all countries
According to TASS and Russia Today TV, Russian President Putin said at the ceremony of accepting foreign envoys to present their credentials on the 5th that Russia has no intention of isolating itself and is willing to carry out constructive cooperation with all countries.
Putin said that Russia has no prejudice against any country, let alone hostile intentions. The Russian side hopes that the partners will uphold the principle of equality and mutual benefit in their relations with Russia.
Putin also noted that Russian-American relations, which are directly related to global security and stability, are in a deep crisis. The root cause lies in the difference in the principled positions of Russia and the United States on the construction of today's world order. Russia has always advocated the establishment of Russian-US relations based on the principles of equality, respect for each other's sovereignty and interests, and non-interference in each other's internal affairs.
The Russian side discussed with Grossi the safety of the Zaporizhzhya NPP
According to the Russian Satellite News Agency, the Russian State Atomic Energy Corporation released news that the company's general manager Alexei Likhachev held talks with IAEA Director General Grossi on the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant on the 5th.
The two sides discussed the IAEA's initiative to ensure the safety of the Zaporizhzhya NPP. The Russian side stressed that it is willing to continue its efforts to implement relevant initiatives. (End)