According to Xinhua News Agency and CCTV news reports, on March 25, local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian military’s military operations in Ukraine are proceeding in strict accordance with the plan, and the main tasks of the first phase of the operation have been completed in general.
Mezinsky, head of the Russian delegation to the Russia-Ukraine negotiation, said that Russia and Ukraine are approaching the same position on secondary issues, but they are still stalling on major political issues.
On March 25, local time, the European Union and the United States reached a large natural gas deal. The EU will buy at least 15 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas from the United States by the end of this year to replace energy imports from Russia.
On March 25, local time, major European stock indexes opened slightly lower and continued to rise. U.S. stocks opened slightly higher. As of press time, the Dow rose 0.53%, the S&P 500 rose 0.28%, the Nasdaq fell 0.30%, and the aviation sector was higher.
Russian Ministry of Defense:
Top-secret cables reveal previous Ukrainian offensive plans
On the 25th local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense held a press conference on special military operations. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated at a press conference that the Russian military’s military operations in Ukraine are proceeding in strict accordance with the plan, and the main tasks of the first phase of the operation have been completed in general.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the combat effectiveness of the Ukrainian army has been significantly weakened, allowing Russia to focus its main energy on its main goal, that is, control of the Donbas region. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that avoiding unnecessary casualties of civilians is the top priority, and military infrastructure and weaponry are precisely destroyed by high-precision weapons.
In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that the Russian military had intercepted a top-secret telegram containing a secret order issued by the commander of the Ukrainian National Guard Baran on January 22, planning to prepare for an offensive in the Donbas region. , preparations are scheduled to be completed by February 28 for the start of combat missions in March.
The Russian Ministry of Defense also issued a battle report related to the operation. As of now, the Russian military’s military operation has almost completely destroyed Ukraine’s air force and air defense forces, and the Ukrainian navy no longer exists. In addition, the organized reserves of the Ukrainian army are almost zero. In a month, the Ukrainian army lost about 30,000 personnel, of which 14,000 were killed and 16,000 wounded. At present, the armed forces in the Donbas region control 93% of Luhansk and 54% of Donetsk. A total of 127 bridges were destroyed in the Ukrainian theater of operations, all by the Ukrainian army in order to delay the attack. The supply of missiles and ammunition, fuel and food to the Ukrainian army was almost completely stopped. But in the special military operation, a total of 1,351 Russians were killed and 3,825 were injured.
In addition, the Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that the Russian military will respond immediately to attempts to establish a no-fly zone in Ukraine. In response to the behavior of Western countries supplying weapons to Kyiv, Russia believes that its real purpose is to drag it into a protracted conflict.
The head of the Russian delegation to the Russia-Ukraine negotiation:
In Russia-Ukraine talks, both sides are approaching agreement on secondary issues
On the 25th local time, Mezinsky, head of the Russian delegation to the Russia-Ukraine negotiation, said that Russia and Ukraine are approaching the same position on secondary issues, but they are still stagnant on major political issues.
It is reported that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have been ongoing this week and will continue on the 26th.
Russian Foreign Minister: The issue of US biological military activities in Ukraine
referred to the council
On March 25, local time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that the issue of U.S. biomilitary activities in Ukraine has been referred to the UN Security Council. U.S. actions pose a threat to international peace and security, and Russia will continue to question this opaque biomilitary activity.
Central Bank of Russia: All Goldforeign exchange reservesAll the gold in Russia is in Russia
On March 25, local time, the Central Bank of Russia stated that all the gold in the gold foreign exchange reserves is in Russia and is kept in the vault of the Russian Central Bank.
Prime Minister of Hungary:
Do not accept energy sanctions against Russia and arms shipments to Ukraine via the country
On March 25, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban posted a video on social media saying that Hungary refused to accept the proposal made by some member states at the NATO summit and the EU summit to extend sanctions against Russia to the energy sector. In addition, Orban re-emphasized that Hungary would not provide Ukraine with weapons, nor would it allow third countries to send weapons to Ukraine via Hungarian territory.
According to Orban, currently about 85% of Hungary’s natural gas and 60% of its oil are imported from Russia, and the sanctions on Russia’s energy means “the slowdown or even stagnation of the Hungarian economy is unacceptable and does not serve Hungary’s interests. , even means that we are actually paying the price of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.”
Hungary is not the only country opposed to energy sanctions against Russia, Orban said, with several other countries expressing similar positions, so “common sense is maintained, (Russian) oil and gas will still enter Hungary.”
Europe and the United States reach a large natural gas deal
On March 25, local time, the European Union and the United States reached a large natural gas deal. The EU will buy at least 15 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas from the United States by the end of this year to replace energy imports from Russia.
On the same day, the European Commission and the United States issued a joint statement in Brussels, announcing the establishment of a joint energy security working group composed of representatives of the President of the United States and the President of the European Commission.
The functions of this working group include expanding European natural gas supply sources and expanding storage facilities. The United States will supply 15 billion cubic meters of natural gas to Europe this year, help Europe get rid of its energy dependence on Russia by 2027, and ensure that by 2030 Europe can get 50 billion cubic meters of LNG.
International gold and silver futures prices, base metal prices and internationaloil priceThe session was sharply lower and natural gas prices were higher.
American Airlines sector collectively rises
As of press time, the U.S. stock aviation sector is collectively higher,American airlinesup 2.63%,Alaska Airlinesrose 2.44%, United Airlines rose 2.29%,Delta Airlinesrose 2.01%.
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(Article source: Chinasecuritiesnewspaper)