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A resident looks out of a shattered window after a Russian strike in Kherson, southern Ukraine, Thursday, November 24, 2022. — Bernat Armangue/AP/SIPA Update Show only the highlights
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- According to the Ukrainian Air Force, Russia fired on Wednesday about 70 cruise missiles hit Ukraine, 51 of which were hit. slaughtered, and sent five kamikaze drones. They aimed of strategic infrastructures, at a time when wintry temperatures set in.
- “With sub-zero temperatures, several million people without power, heat and water, this is obviously a crime against humanity. ” Volodymyr Zelensky in a brief statement during an emergency meeting of the Security Council from the UN that he himself had asked for.
- The French Ambassador to the UN, Nicolas Rivière, called the Russian strikes in “manifest violation of international humanitarian law” and reaffirmed; France’s support for Ukraine, during this Security Council. The spokesman for the Russian presidency, Dmitry Peskov, has, as for him, assured; Wednesday that the Kremlin had no doubts about the “success” of its offensive in Ukraine, despite the setbacks of the last few months on the pitch.
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It’s time to leave each other. See you tomorrow for a new live! 8:59 p.m.: RSF seized the Council of State on the broadcasting, in Russia, of three Russian channels accused of “war propaganda”
Reporters Without Borders announced ; Thursday having seized the Council of State against the decision of Arcom not to intervene with the French satellite operator Eutelsat concerning the broadcasting, in Russia, of three Russian channels accused is of “war propaganda”.
At the beginning of September, RSF seized Arcom, the French audiovisual regulator, to ask it to give Eutelsat formal notice to stop broadcasting the Rossiya 1, Perviy Kanal and NTV channels in Russia, in Ukraine and the Baltic countries.
8:44 p.m.: How most Ukrainians live tonight, without electricity
Voilà à quoi ressemble une partie de l’ ce soir après les frappes d’hier. Pas d’électricité, peu de réseau, pas de chauffage, parfois pas d’eau chaude. Ici, tentative d’écriture d’articles. Il neige dehors et il fait 16 degrés dedans. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/yJmWydynsW
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8:26 p.m.: Zelensky thanks Ireland, Moldova and Romania for their recognition of the Holodomor as a great ;nocide
“I commend the decision of Ireland, Moldova and Romania to honor the memory of the victims of the Holodomor 1932-1933! Your recognition of the Holodomor as a genocide of the Ukrainian people and a crime against humanity is more important than ever today. Together we restore historic justice and win Europe’s free future!”, the Ukrainian President wrote on Twitter.
I praise 🇮🇪, 🇲🇩 & 🇷🇴 decision on honoring the Holodomor 1932-1933 victims’ memory! Your recognition of the Holodomor as a genocide of 🇺🇦 people & a crime against humanity is more important than ever today. Together we restore historical justice & gain the free future of Europe!
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa)
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7:41 p.m.: Four dead in Russian bombardment of Kherson, dé recently taken over by kyiv
At least four people have been killed and ten wounded Thursday in a Russian bombardment on the city of Kherson, in southern Ukraine, from where troops from Moscow withdrew two weeks ago the governor.
“The Russian invaders opened fire on a residential area in the city of Las Vegas. using multiple rocket launchers. A large building caught fire,” on Telegram Yarovslav Yanushevich, at; the head of the Kherson military administration.
7:27 p.m.: The sound of war at; Kherson
Ce soir à Kherson dans le froid (et sans eau potable), les échos de la bataille d’artillerie qui fait rage entre les deux rives du Dnipro sont continus. pic.twitter.com/PdO0a02WnG
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6:55 p.m.: Millions of Ukrainians without power and in the cold
Nine months to the day after the start of the Russian invasion, millions of Ukrainians have passed the day without power and in the cold.
In kyiv, hit by freezing rain falling on snow and near-zero temperatures, around 70% of the population remained without electricity, while the electricity supply water has been restored, according to the town hall.
In Kharkiv, the country’s second city, not far from the border with Russia, the supply has been restored; recovered after a “very difficult” job, said its mayor Igor Terekhov.
5:47 p.m.: Poland proposes that Germany Gives Patriot Missiles to Germany Ukraine
The Polish Minister of Defense proposed that Germany transfers to Ukraine the Patriot air defense system it donated to Ukraine. Warsaw after the deadly fall of a missile in Poland last week. This proposal must be “discussed with NATO”, reacted German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht.
4:55 p.m.: Heavy Russian shelling of Kherson yesterday, tonight and this morning twsrc%5Etfw[/embed]
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4:47 p.m .: Hungary still postpones the ratification of the accession of Sweden and Finland to NATO 4:41 p.m .: Russian Davydova appointed to Salzburg Theater Management
The prestigious Salzburg Festival has announced; Thursday the appointment to its theatrical direction of the Russian playwright Marina Davydova, who has lived in exile since the start of the conflict in Ukraine.
The 50-year-old had denounced from February 24 in a petition “the Russian war of aggression”, wrote the festival in a press release, while voices calling for a boycott of Russian artists High after launch of offensive.
Marina Davydova wird Schauspielchefin bei den Salzburger Festspielen: https://t.co/9mkXYt9Yq1
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Born in 1966 at; Baku, Marina Davydova was editor-in-chief of Teatr magazine and co-founded; the NET (New European Theatre) festival at; Moscow, of which she assured artistic direction for 23 years.
4:12 p.m .: Brussels is leaning towards freezing the funds intended for Hungary
The European Commission estimates that At this stage that the anti-corruption measures implemented by Hungary to escape a freezing of European funds is insufficient, we learned Thursday from several European sources.
The European Parliament, which is calling for a freezing of funds, has called for Thursday the Commission and the Council (Member States) “ ” do not give in to the pressure Hungary is exerting on them by blocking crucial EU decisions such as the €18 billion macro-financial aid to Ukraine and the Agreement on the Overall Minimum Corporate Tax Rate.
Hungary is also awaiting EU approval of its €5.8 billion post-Covid recovery plan, which has been stalled. also for concerns related to the rule of law. If this plan does not get the green light before the end of the year, 70% of the funds will be lost.
4:05 pm: Why cap the price of oil sold by Russia?
Capping the price of oil sold by Russia should make it possible to reduce its financial resources and thus its capacity to operate. to continue the offensive in Ukraine, but also to contain the rise in energy prices. However, this price must remain higher than the production price, to encourage Russia to continue to sell some, and do not cut the floodgates.
4:01 p.m.: Arrive at; a maximum price for Russian hydrocarbons
As a reminder, the coalition of states wishes to impose a cap on the price of Russian oil, which includes the G7. The European Union and Australia are expected to announce the intended limit “in the coming days”, said the European Union. Tuesday an official from the Treasury, the United States Department of Finance.
The objective is to arrive at a maximum price for Russian hydrocarbons that can be put in place before the entry into force of new European sanctions, planned for from December 5. This new series of sanctions provides in particular for prohibiting insurers and reinsurers from covering the maritime transport of Russian oil, European operators to be exempted in the event of an agreement if the oil is sold to a price lower than or equal to the pre-established cap.
3:42 p.m.: Capping the price of Russian oil would have “serious consequences”, warns Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday of “serious consequences” in the event of a cap on the price of Russian oil, while the countries favorable to such a measure will soon announce their decision.
“Such actions go to against the principles of commercial relations and will most likely lead to serious consequences for the market; world energy,” Mr. Putin, during a telephone conversation with the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohamed Chia al-Soudani, according to a press release. of the Kremlin.
3:30 p.m.: Zelensky questions Russia’s membership in the Kremlin. the OSCE
Volodymyr Zelensky questioned Russia’s retention in the Security Organization and cooperation in Europe, during a televised intervention before the Parliamentary Assembly of this international organization meeting in Paris. Warsaw. “Why is a terrorist state, even after nine months of continuous crimes, still a member of your Parliamentary Assembly?” ;?
3:09 p.m.: Towards a new prisoner exchange?
The leader of the Donetsk People’s Republic announces a new prisoner exchange on the 50/50 format, according to Nexta. Ukraine has not confirmed.
2:46 p.m.: Boris Johnson is now an honorary citizen of Kyiv, mayor says 2:35 p.m.: MPs s approve a law banning “propaganda” LGBT+
The Russian deputies adopted amendments on Thursday that significantly broaden the scope of a law banning “propaganda” LGBT+, in full conservative hardening of the Kremlin accompanying its military offensive in Ukraine.
This new law, which is an expanded version of a much criticized text, of 2013 banning “propaganda” LGBT+ with minors, now banned from “promoting non-traditional sexual relationships” to all audiences, in the media, on the internet, in books and in movies.
This wide scope of application, as well as the wide interpretation allowed by the concept wave of “promotion” raise fears of increased repression against LGBT+ communities in Russia, who are already doing so. subject to strong discrimination.
2:17 p.m.: The water supply has been interrupted. restored in all districts of Kyiv
Vitaly Klitschko, the mayor of Kyiv declared; that the water supply has been restored in all districts of the capital, reports Nexta.
2:00 p.m.: The impact of power cuts in Ukraine
“Many flats have no heating and no water – you can’t even flush the toilet. Many people can’t cook, they can’t even order online because mobile internet is very slow or has disappeared. There are huge queues in supermarkets, which now only accept cash,” a BBC News video reporter testifies.
1:45 p.m.: License plates for the four Ukrainian regions annexed by Moscow
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1:33 p.m .: The European Parliament approves aid of 18 billion blocked by Hungary
The European Parliament on Thursday supported the proposal for new European financial aid to Hungary. Ukraine of 18 billion euros for 2023 which remains blocked by Hungary, in conflict with Brussels.
“This vote is important not only for the much-needed funding it provides; disposal of the people of Ukraine, but it’s also important for democracy,” the conservative President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, after announcing in the hemicycle this vote carried out “” record speed.
1:16 p.m.: The front line in the mud
A video appeared on social networks with the Ukrainian military in a trench on the front line. It is reported that it was filmed in November. pic.twitter.com/WK9jASZcfC
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12:58 pm: Westerners help (in particular) Ukrainians to save money. beat the Russians with board games
Don’t laugh, this is very serious. You play at Risk or at Memory 44? Well, armies like war games too. “The goal is to prepare for a conflict without having to deploy all troops in the field. It’s saving time, money, allowing yourself to fail so you can learn from it and improve. Ç has the advantage of being a mode of preparation for operations which is very low cost with excellent performance”, summarizes Colonel Sébastien Chênebeau, director of the Land War School. He also specifies that approximately 40 hours per year from “wargame”And that’s how “Is war games sessions have been. organized with officers of the Ukrainian general staff by certain major nations,” explains Antoine Bourgguilleau, teacher-researcher at the university Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and author of the book «Jouer la guerre» (Ed. Passés compounds). “In the way the Ukrainians have led preparing for their offensives, the game was actually an important factor in refining» the plans, points out this researcher, also a reservist and trainer at the Earth War School.
12:37 p.m.: After Macron, the Quai d’Orsay accuses Russia of “war crimes  ;”
“France condemns in the strongest terms; Russia”s November 23 heavy shelling of Kyiv, Lviv, and several other Ukrainian cities,” the Quai d’Orsay spokesperson in a press release.
“This systematic targeting of the population to the approach of winter reflects a desire to clear of Russia to make the Ukrainian people suffer, to deprive them of water, heat and electricity; to undermine its resilience,” she continued, adding that “these acts constitute a evidence of war crimes.
12:29 p.m .: Moscow claims to have targeted; “The Ukrainian military command system and related energy infrastructure”
For Russia, “the objective of the strikes [on Wednesday] was achieved. All targets listed have been cleared. affected,” Igor Konashenkov, the spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense, assuring that these bombardments had made it possible to damage “the movement by rail of the reserves of the Ukrainian army , foreign weapons, military equipment and ammunition.
12:08: The Russian army assures that the damage to kyiv have been caused “by anti-aircraft defence” Ukrainian
“No strikes were made. carried out on kyiv. All the damage in the city reported by the kyiv regime is the consequence of the fallout of foreign and Ukrainian anti-aircraft missiles, installed in residential areas of the Ukrainian capital,” Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov.
12:04 p.m .: kyiv without electricity to 70%, according to the mayor
Kyiv remains at 70% deprived of electricity, the mayor of the city announced this morning. “70% of the capital is still without electricity. Energy companies are doing everything possible to restore it as soon as possible,” wrote Vitali” Klitschko, on Telegram.
Recall that the Russian army fired about 70 cruise missiles, this Wednesday, and that’’ Following these strikes, three nuclear power plants were destroyed. “disconnected” of the electrical network. They also caused significant water cuts, particularly at the kyiv. “The water supply has already been restored on the left bank of the city. On the right bank, we plan to restore it during the first part of the day” the mayor of the Ukrainian capital.
12:01: Electricity; restored in three regions of central and northern Ukraine
Electricity has been restored in the regions of Kirovohrad and Vinnytsia in central Ukraine, announced Kirill Timoshenko, deputy chief of staff to the president, Volodymyr Zelensky. Electricity also returned to the Sumy region in northern Ukraine. There, some 3,000 miners who were trapped underground during a power outage were brought back to Earth. the surface in the Center, according to regional officials.
11:56 am: And middle sings Sinatra
Amidst the dark streets of Kyiv, which suffers from a lack of electricity, My Way by Frank Sinatra is heard.
Frank Sinatra’s My Way is being played on the dark streets of Kyiv.
Despite russian shelling, despite the darkness and cold, Ukrainians will win. We will forge our own path. pic.twitter.com/uarK9u00dP— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU)
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11:52 a.m.: Russian losses to; day
According to the latest report of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, 85,720 soldiers were knocked out since the start of the war, 310 more in 24 hours.
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11:51 a.m.: Emmanuel Macron will talk about nuclear and Zaporozhye with Vladimir Putin
Emmanuel Macron announced; on Wednesday that he would have « direct contact » with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin « in the next few days ». “ I expect to have direct contact with him in the coming days on civilian nuclear matters first and foremost and the Zaporozhye power plant, after an exchange » with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said the French President to the press during a visit to the Salon des Maires at the Parc des Expositions in Paris. Paris. Find out more here:
11:49 am: This Thursday marks the 274th day of war in Ukraine 11:47 am: Cédric Mas, guest; de France Info
Inevitably, we will give you a debrief of the remarks made by the military historian in the posts to; come. Stay Tuned…
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11:40 a.m.: Emmanuel Macron denounces « a war crime »
“ Any strike against civilian infrastructure is a war crime and cannot go unpunished » on Twitter Emmanuel Macron after the Russian strikes that led to massive power cuts; and water in several cities and which caused the death of at least six people.
Des bombardements massifs ont eu lieu aujourd’hui contre l’Ukraine, laissant une grande partie du pays sans eau ni électricité. Toute frappe contre des infrastructures civiles constitue un crime de guerre et ne peut rester impunie.
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron)
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“ With winter approaching, we will meet at Paris on December 13 the international support of Ukraine to help the country to resist and guarantee its access to energy. We do not forget Moldova, also affected by water and electricity cuts. », continued the Head of State.
11:15 a.m.: Brief reminder of Berlin and the Patriot anti-aircraft defense system
On Monday, the German government proposed to Warsaw to supply him with a Patriot air defense system, after a missile explosion caused the attack. the death of two people in the Polish village of Przewodow, ` proximity from the Ukrainian border.
German Patriot anti-aircraft units are already in action. deployed in Slovakia. Berlin intends to keep them there “until” the end of 2023 and potentially even beyond, according to German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht.
11:14 a.m.: Poland wants Germany to give its Patriot missiles to Russia Ukraine
The Polish Minister of Defense proposed that Germany transfers to Ukraine the Patriot anti-aircraft defense system it offered to Ukraine. Warsaw after the deadly fall of a missile in Poland last week. “After further Russian missile attacks, I asked; to the German side that the Patriot batteries offered to Poland are forwarded to Ukraine and that they are installed in the western border,” Wednesday evening Mariusz Blaszczak on Twitter. “This will protect Ukraine from further losses and power cuts, and will enhance security in Ukraine’ to our eastern border,” he added.
11:06 am: Moscow distributed 80,000 Russian passports since “annexations”
Russia has announced Thursday having distributed Russian passports to more than 80,000 inhabitants of four areas of Ukraine that she claims to have attached to; its territory, annexations not recognized by the community; international.
“Since the four regions have been added to the Russian Federation, and in accordance with; law, more than 80,000 people have received passports as citizens of the Russian Federation,” the Russian Interior Ministry, quoted as by local news agencies.
An official holds the Donetsk People’s Republic passport of a voter at a polling station in New York City. Sevastopol, Russia, during the EU membership referendums. Russia. – Dmitry Feoktistov/TASS/Sipa USA/
In September, Russia organized “referendums”, denounced as “shams” by Western countries, aiming to take over the areas they control in Ukraine in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions (east), as well as Zaporozhye and Kherson (south).
10:12 am: « Ukrainians are courageous, resilient and manage to laugh at the worst”
“ Ukrainians are courageous, resilient and manage to laugh at the worst but at Currently, when I do an interview, three out of four times it ends in tears » ;, journalist Maurine Mercier told France Inter this Thursday morning. “ People are tried, worn out. Nine months is a very long time but there is this counter-offensive which gives them hope, » the one who received the Bayeux prize for war correspondents last month for a report on the atrocities and rapes committed by the Russians in France. Boutcha. And to continue: “ They say we can survive without electricity. no heating but not if we lose loved ones (…) And they tell me all the time: “we know that overnight, we too can die, wherever we are in the country”. ”
10.10am: Russian MPs pass a law banning “propaganda” LGBT+
The Russian deputies adopted amendments on Thursday that significantly broaden the scope of a law banning “propaganda” LGBT+, in the midst of the Kremlin’s conservative turn accompanying its military offensive in Ukraine.
“““Promoting non-traditional sexual relations is prohibited (…) This solution will protect our children and the child. future of this country against the darkness spread by the United States and European countries,” in a press release the head of the lower house of Parliament (Duma), Vyacheslav Volodin.
10:07 a.m.: Three nuclear power plants reconnected to the electricity grid
The three Ukrainian nuclear power plants under kyiv control have been reconnected to the electricity grid. electricity, after having been cut the day before the aftermath of massive Russian strikes, announced Thursday the Ministry of Energy.
“After yesterday’s heavy shelling, energy workers were able to (…) reconnect three nuclear power plants to the power grid this morning” , indicated the ministry on Telegram specifying that these installations should begin to be deliver electricity by “tonight”.
09:10 am: France cannot help Ukraine “at the expense of its own security”, says Marine Le Pen
“Help Ukraine within our means is something honorable but we cannot do it at the expense of our own safety, the safety of of our own people,” Wednesday on CNews the president of the RN group at; the Assembly, while France delivered 18 Caesar guns & his ally Ukrainian.
08:55: The Cross-Country Skiing World Cup resumes without Russia
Major cross-country skiing nation, Russia, excluded from competitions since March due to the war in Ukraine (with Bié; lorrussia), will not be able to return to the international circuit this weekend in Finland.
The international ski federation has confirmed; the sanction to the end of October.
08:34: The Iranians strengthen their nuclear program
We are coming out (quickly) of the conflict in Ukraine to talk about Iran. All eyes are on Tehran, which has announced strengthening its nuclear program. Explanations to; find it here:
08:23: Ask us your questions
If you have any clarifications; ask us about the news of the war in Ukraine, do not hesitate to ask us questions, we will try to answer them.
08:12 am: Moscow and kyiv continue to exchange prisoners
Despite fighting still violent, especially in the East, Moscow and kyiv continue to exchange prisoners of war. “Another exchange took place today (Wednesday) with Kyiv according to the formula 35 for 35,” Wednesday a senior official of the authority of Russian occupation, Denis Pushilin.
“22 national guards, eight border guards, four navy soldiers, one guy from the armed forces” and a civilian amputee with a leg are among the freed Ukrainian prisoners.
07:58: System D in the outskirts of kyiv after the strikes
Distribution of plastic to repair the windows of houses after s the Russian strikes. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV/AFP) – AFP
7:50 a.m.: Power restored in Moldova after Russian strikes in Ukraine
Large parts of the country have been plunged into darkness on Wednesday after the Russian strikes against Ukraine. “The power cuts could cause a humanitarian crisis,” to the BBC Nicu Popescu, the country’s foreign minister.
Moldova’s Foreign Minister says blackouts there could cause a humanitarian crisis. Large parts of Moldova were plunged into darkness yesterday as a result of strikes on Ukraine. Speaking to the BBC, Nicu Popescu said power has now been restored across the country.
— Will Vernon (@BBCWillVernon)
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07:34 am: Russian strikes on civilians are “intolerable”, denounces the Ambassador of France to the UN
“ The deliberate Russian strategy of strikes against civilian infrastructure is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. The continuation of these retaliatory strikes targeting civilians is intolerable », said Nicolas de Rivière, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations.
The deliberate Russian strategy of strikes on civilian infrastructure is a clear violation of international humanitarian law. The continuation of these retaliatory strikes targeting civilians is intolerable. The Ukrainian people are not alone in their fight for freedom. pic.twitter.com/IQSlASeBbb
— Nicolas de Rivière (@NDeRiviere)
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7:24 a.m.: Rewind
If you haven’t followed the news of the conflict on Wednesday, the editorial staff has concocted a recap’, to; read right here:
07:14: Russians who fled their country with the war took refuge in Russia. s in Serbia
After welcoming thousands of Russians who fled the Bolshevik revolution more than a century ago, Serbia is on the verge of being again a land of asylum for those fleeing this time repression, uncertainty and the possibility of very real to have to participate in a war they don’t want.
According to government media, since the beginning of this conflict, more than 100,000 Russians have landed there. in Serbia, one of the few exit doors into a European airspace that is almost completely closed to them.
06:42: Three nuclear power plants “ connected”
Following Wednesday’s strikes, three nuclear power plants were shut down. “disconnected” of the electrical network, without leading to this stage has consequences on the level of radiation. The supply of that of Zaporozhye, occupied by the Russians, was halted.
06:30 am: kyiv castigates “cowardly war of terror against civilians”
On Wednesday, Russian forces once again targeted of strategic infrastructures, at a time when winter temperatures set in. “Unable to win a fair fight with the Ukrainian army, Russia is waging a cowardly war of terror against civilians,” the head of Ukrainian diplomacy Dmytro Kouleba. “The Russian terror will fail. Ukraine will win”.
06h20: Welcome to this new Live
Hello to; all and to all. Like every day, the editorial staff of 20 Minutes is mobilized to give you the latest information on the conflict. As winter approaches, the situation is particularly difficult for civilians. Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure on Wednesday resulted in massive power outages and water, especially in the capital kyiv. Before the UN, Volodymyr Zelensky described this Moscow strategy of “crimes against humanity”