Live – War in Ukraine: Departure of Ukrainian general Zaluzny will not change course of conflict, Russia believes
The Kremlin assures that the replacement of Ukrainian General Valery Zalozhny will not change the course of the conflict.
At the same time, in an interview with American presenter Tucker Carlson, Vladimir Putin assured that Russia cannot be defeated in Ukraine.
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Meeting with Vladimir Putin
In a controversial interview with former conservative American host Tucker Carlson, the Russian president claimed that Russia’s defeat was “impossible”. Vladimir Putin also opened the way to end the conflict… but not under any circumstances.
Putin: Propaganda interview for the WestSource: TF1 information
Poland is still vigilant
Statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who rejected the idea of invading Poland or Latvia during a meeting with American host Tucker Carlson, have “no credibility” and will not “dull vigilance” from Warsaw, Poland’s deputy prime minister said. on Friday.
Mr Władysław Kośniak-Kamyz was reacting to the interview, which was broadcast a day earlier, where Mr Putin said he had “no interest in Poland, Latvia or elsewhere.”
“Reform” the army to win the war
The day after his appointment as head of Ukrainian forces, new commander Oleksandr Sirsky laid out a “clear” plan to repel the Russians. “Only change and continuous improvement in the means and methods of warfare will allow us to succeed,” he said by telegram in his first public speech as commander in chief.
“To enable victory is a matter of planning the actions of all organs in a clear and detailed manner,” Oleksandr Sirsky continued, assuring that “quick and rational delivery and distribution of everything necessary for combat has been and will remain the main task of military logistics.” While the soldiers may have criticized him for not caring enough about the lives of his men, he added: “The lives and health of soldiers have always been and remain the main value of the Ukrainian army.”
For Moscow, a change in commander without impact on the conflict
During his daily briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about the replacement of Ukrainian General Valery Zaluzny by Oleksandr Sirsky as commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian army. “We do not believe that these are factors that can change the course of special military operations. They will continue until the objectives are achieved,” he said.
Ukraine claims attack in Russia
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for a nighttime drone attack in southern Russia’s Krasnodar region. “Drones of the service hit two refineries in the Krasnodar region at the same time: not only Ilsky, but also Afipsky,” a source in the Ukrainian special services told AFP. According to this source, the attack caused at least “a large fire” at one of these sites.
Russia’s “Impossible” Defeat
During his interview with American host Tucker Carlson that aired on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s defeat in Ukraine was “impossible”. “Cries to give Russia a strategic defeat on the battlefield,” the Russian president said. “In my opinion, that’s impossible by definition. It’s never going to happen.”
Invasions of Poland and Latvia, dismissed
During an interview with American presenter Tucker Carlson that aired yesterday, President Vladimir Putin rejected the idea of invading Poland or Latvia, two countries in which Russia has “no interest”.
“We have no interest in Poland, Latvia or anywhere else. Why would we do that? We just have no interest (…). There is no question of it,” the Russian president answered the question: “Can you imagine? A A scenario in which you send Russian troops into Poland?”
Putin will not attack Poland or LatviaSource: TF1 information
19 Ukrainian drones neutralized in Russia
Russia says it neutralized 19 Ukrainian drones overnight in four different regions and the Black Sea. “An attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by 19 aerial drones on sites on Russian territory was thwarted,” the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement. According to local authorities, the attack specifically targeted energy infrastructure.
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Hello everyone and welcome to this new live broadcast from Friday February 9 dedicated to the war in Ukraine.
Russia and Ukraine announced Thursday that they had swapped 100 prisoners of war from each side, more than a week after such an operation involving several hundred soldiers. “On February 8, following negotiations, 100 Russian soldiers who were at risk of death in captivity returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In return, 100 prisoners of war from Ukrainian forces were handed over”The Russian Ministry of Defense indicated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed the return “100 Ukrainians”. “Most are defenders of Mariupol”He added, referring to this Ukrainian city destroyed by the Russians after a bloody siege in 2022.
This is the 51st such exchange, according to the Ukrainian center responsible for the issue of prisoners of war. Since the start of the Russian offensive in February 2022, according to Kyiv, 3,315 Ukrainian hostages have been able to return to their country.
In late January, Moscow accused Ukraine of shooting down a Russian military plane carrying Ukrainian troops. Ukraine, which has not officially acknowledged its involvement, has expressed doubts about the presence of prisoners of war on board and called for an international investigation.
