Новости за 28.02.2022

Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko said in an interview with FRANCE 24 from Kiev that Russian President Vladimir Putin is "ready to use all possibilities" to achieve victory in Ukraine, including plans to target Ukrainian nuclear power plants.

Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine on February 24 placed the smaller eastern European country at the centre of international concern. FRANCE 24 traces the chronology of the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv to the Maidan protests in Ukraine’s capital in late 2013.

Nigeria and South Africa have expressed alarm at reports that their nationals are being stopped from leaving war-torn Ukraine. At Lviv train station, in western Ukraine, FRANCE 24 met several African students who say they were pushed back at the Medyka border crossing with Poland.

Five days after Russia began its assault on Ukraine, citizens in cities and towns across the country continue to hold out against military advances on Monday. While the Ukrainian armed forces have faced off with a Russian offensive, citizen volunteers have become a key part of the Ukrainian resistance.

A growing number of Afghans are selling their kidneys as the country descends into economic crisis following the takeover by the Taliban six months ago. The practice has become so widespread in the western city of Herat that a nearby settlement has been nicknamed "one kidney village".

The Communist nominee in France’s April presidential election has suggested storming Russian oligarchs’ winter palaces on the French Riviera and handing them over to Ukrainian refugees as candidates scramble to adjust their pitches in a campaign hijacked by the war in Ukraine.

Climate change is upon us and humanity is far from ready, the United Nations climate science panel warned in a major report on Monday.

Just a few weeks ago, German media were openly asking "where is Scholz?", slamming the Social Democrat's perceived lack of leadership on pressing issues like the coronavirus pandemic and worsening Ukraine crisis. But Moscow's attack on Ukraine last week has jolted the chancellor into action, culminating in what commentators have called a "historic" speech on Sunday. Scholz, who has only been in office three months, spoke with uncharacteristic clarity when he unveiled a slew of defence and foreign... Читать дальше...

The fourth-tier outfit from just outside Paris face Nice in the semi-finals on Tuesday as they dream of making it all the way to the tournament's climax at the Stade de France in May. It is the second year running in which a team from France's regionalised, amateur fourth tier has made it to this stage of the national knockout competition, after unheralded Rumilly-Vallieres lost 5-1 to Monaco 12 months ago. For Versailles, hopes of a monumental upset against a Nice side lying third in Ligue 1 were... Читать дальше...

Here is a summary of the situation on the ground, based on statements from the warring sides, Western defence and intelligence sources and international organisations. The military situation: - Ukraine says Russian troops have "reduced" the speed of their offensive but continue to pursue their "main objective": taking the capital Kyiv. - Naval battles rage around the Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine says, as well as near Ochakiv and Chornomorsk. - Ukraine says Russia is still trying to organise... Читать дальше...

African nationals, many of them students, are among hundreds of thousands of people trying to flee into Poland and other neighbours. Nigeria on Monday urged border officials in Ukraine and elsewhere to treat its citizens equally. "There have been unfortunate reports of Ukrainian police and security personnel refusing to allow Nigerians to board buses and trains heading towards the Ukraine-Poland border," said presidential advisor Garba Shehu in a statement. "In one video widely circulating on social media... Читать дальше...

From fleeing a typhoon to relocating in anticipation of sea level rise, climate migration covers a myriad of situations and raises a host of questions. But one thing is sure: the number of climate refugees is going to increase in the coming decades, according to a major UN report on climate impacts and vulnerability released on Monday. "We are on the cusp of a major environmental change that is going to redistribute populations on a planetary scale," Francois Gemenne, a lead author of the Intergovernmental... Читать дальше...

Former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko granted an exclusive interview to FRANCE 24 from the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, just a few kilometres away from Russian troops. Poroshenko, who was in power from 2014 to 2019, welcomed the "growing" Western support for his country, as well as the EU's decision to provide some €450 million in weapons to the Ukrainian military. He thanked EU leaders for their support, saying "we are not afraid of Putin" and "Putin is weak when we are together".

The airline, which has now grounded 22 of its 53 A350 jets since November 2020, said it was determined to plough ahead with legal action seeking $610 million in compensation plus damages for each day the conflict goes on. While they fight in the London courts, Airbus has in turn sought to cancel orders made by Qatar Airways for two other A350 jets and 50 A321neo planes. The airline said it was surprised that Airbus chief executive Guillaume Faury, announcing record profits, had said earlier in... Читать дальше...

All sides to the negotiations have signalled progress in the talks being held in the Austrian capital, but add that they are at a critical stage. Iran has repeatedly emphasised the need for the West to make certain "decisions". "Unfortunately, Western sides and the US haven't still made their political decisions on several remaining issues," Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said at his weekly press conference. These issues are "in the fields of removal of sanctions, guarantees and... Читать дальше...

The launch of Russia's military intervention in Syria marked a turning point in Assad's fortunes, and has enabled Moscow to deepen its military, economic and cultural ties with the regime. Since pro-democracy groups first sought Assad's ouster in 2011, more than 500,000 people have been killed and the relentless conflict has triggered a wave of millions of refugees across the Middle East and Europe. Military presence In 2015, Russia began air strikes in Syria to support Assad's struggling troops. Читать дальше...

With some members failing to meet their monthly production quotas, the group is not expected to be able to control the wild swings in oil prices, analysts say. "Only Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and maybe Kuwait would be able to increase production in the short-term," Tamas Varga from PVM Energy told AFP. But group leader Saudi Arabia reiterated at the start of this year its policy of strict adherence to the terms of OPEC+ agreements and the quotas agreed in them. It confirmed its commitment to the OPEC+ agreement with Russia on Sunday... Читать дальше...

The diggers carry the sandy earth to the Lukushi River where women wash the grit in metal bowls, hoping to find some black nuggets from which to make a living. Standing in the water from morning to evening, washing the spoil and looking for ore brings in between 15,000 and 18,000 Congolese francs ($7.50 to $9.00 / 6.70 to eight euros) per day. "There is nothing else in Manono," said Marcelline Banza, a 28-year-old mother of three. "Life is very difficult." Manono, a town in Tanganyika province in southeast DR Congo... Читать дальше...

Representatives from more than 100 nations are expected to agree on a broad template for a world-first treaty on plastic waste over three days of in-person and virtual deliberations. The UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) was told plastic had been found on the remotest beaches, in the air and soil, and within tiny fish and the human bloodstream. "Plastic pollution has grown into an epidemic of its own," said UNEA president Espen Barth Eide. The world had a chance to make history by mounting a coordinated global response to tackle the scourge... Читать дальше...

While TikTok has been an important platform to document the Russian invasion in Ukraine, there has also been plenty of false information shared on the video app. The FRANCE 24 Observers team looked into some posts that used out-of-context or doctored videos as a pretext to ask for donations to help the Ukrainian people.

Klopp's side clinched the first of the four major trophies they are competing for this term when Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga smashed his penalty high over the crossbar. Kepa was the only player to miss in the shoot-out as Liverpool converted all 11 of their kicks and Chelsea netted 10. It was a fittingly tense conclusion to a thrilling encounter that finished 0-0 after extra-time despite both sides creating numerous chances. Liverpool had a Joel Matip goal controversially disallowed for... Читать дальше...

Belarusians voted Monday to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently, results showed, part of a package of constitutional reforms that also extended the rule of leader Alexander Lukashenko.

An MLB source called the meetings "productive," according to a report on MLB.com, although a union source told USA Today that the sides remained "very far apart" on key issues. The parties are scheduled to reconvene on Monday morning to continue bargaining. MLB has said a deal must be reached on Monday for the regular season to open as scheduled on March 31. It has already delayed the start of pre-season exhibition games, which were originally scheduled to start on February 26 but now will not begin until March 8 at the earliest. Читать дальше...

The new travel ban was announced late Sunday by Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who packaged the restrictions as being aimed at preventing hardship for Afghans abroad. Evacuations organised by nations or non-governmental organisations have been banned, while even families attempting to leave the country by their own means now need "an excuse", or they will be stopped by immigration. "I have to say clearly that persons who leave the country along with their families and have no excuse... we... Читать дальше...

In Dnipro, central Ukraine, volunteers are signing up in droves to join the military, while others are making petrol bombs or distributing supplies like food and blankets as the country’s third-largest city prepares for a possible Russian assault. Despite the broad sense of solidarity, some of the new military conscripts worry that they may not be sufficiently equipped for battle, and are calling on the West for more support. FRANCE 24’s team reports from the ground.