Russia sends peace draft, says ‘decision is in Ukraine’
Comments on peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine which has been stalled, Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow had passed on to Kiev a “draft text on peace” with specific terms.
“The decision now rests with Kiev, we are waiting for their response,” Peskov said. The time limit for Ukraine to respond will also depend on Kiev, according to RT station.
Mr. Peskov added that the Ukrainian side “has not shown any desire to intensify the negotiation process.” Putin’s spokesman accused Ukraine of “repeatedly ignoring Moscow’s statements and constantly changing them”.
This is an inconsistent action and “is causing very bad consequences in terms of negotiation efficiency,” Peskov said.
Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, said Moscow had delivered to Kiev a “draft text on peace”. Photo: RIA
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelensky said he had not seen or heard of the proposal, although one of his top advisers said the Ukrainian side was reviewing it.
Ukrainian authorities have said they want to be able to reach an agreement with Russia to evacuate civilians and wounded soldiers from Mariupol. Meanwhile, the West provides Ukraine with heavy weapons to respond to new steps from Russia.
Ukrainian soldiers cross a destroyed bridge in Irpin, on the outskirts of Kiev, on April 20. Photo: AP
On April 20, Russian forces besieged the Azovstal iron and steel factory – a “fortress” for the remaining combat units of Ukraine in the city of Mariupol. Ukraine says the Russians dropped heavy bombs to flatten what remains of the Azvostal plant.
Associated AP quotes a request for help from a person inside the factory in a video: “I’m afraid we could only last a few days or even a few hours”.
Russia’s second ultimatum in Mariupol – calling for the surrender of Ukrainian forces on April 20 – has also passed.
Attempts to evacuate civilians trapped in the city failed due to incessant fighting.
Ukraine says Moscow continues its offensive across the east, probing weaknesses in Ukraine’s defenses. On the Russian side, they said they have conducted many air attacks on military targets.
Russian forces are believed to now control 80% of the Luhansk region. Prior to the Russian campaign, the Kiev government controlled 60% of the region. Serhiy Haidai – the governor of Luhansk province appointed by Ukraine – said that Russian troops, after capturing the city of Kreminna, are targeting the cities of Rubizhne and Popasna. He urged people to evacuate immediately.
Russia successfully test-fired super missile RS-28 Sarmat
Russia’s new RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the north of the country at 3:12 pm (Moscow time), the Russian Defense Ministry said on April 20. .
Follow the channel RT, an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead flew across the country, hitting targets in the Kamchatka peninsula in the Far East. “Inert warheads landed in a designated area at the Kura training ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula,” the Russian military said.
This was the first test launch in a series of tests that were ultimately necessary for Russia’s strategic forces to receive the new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Compared to its predecessor, the Sarmat can carry more weapons, as well as be equipped with new types of warheads, including “supersonic gliding warheads”.
President Vladimir Putin called the test launch “an event of great significance” for Russia. Floor The Pentagon said the test was “planned” and posed no risk to the US.
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