Peskov: Public negotiations, as Zelensky wants, do not happen
Russia rejected the format of public negotiations proposed by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.
The position of the Kremlin was voiced by its spokesman Dmytro Peskov, Censor.NET reports with reference to the Russian mass media.
He stated that public negotiations are impossible.
"It's hard to imagine public negotiations at all - there are no public negotiations," said Peskov.
He once again accused Ukraine of unwillingness to sit down at the negotiating table.
"One thing is clear - the Ukrainian side does not want any negotiations. The special military operation continues, and its goals must be achieved," Putin's spokesman added.
To a clarifying question, whether winter will affect the plans of the occupiers, the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation answered: "The special military operation continues, and its continuation does not depend on climatic and weather conditions."
It will be recalled that on November 16, Zelensky told journalists that he had received signals about Putin's desire to hold negotiations.
"I received signals that Putin wants direct negotiations. I received such signals. I proposed a public form, because Russia is waging a public war," the president said. Source:
https://censor.net/en/n3381295
After retreat of troops from right bank of Kherson region, Russian Federation may transfer them to Donbas - General Staff
The Russian invaders can increase their efforts in the Donbas, as well as in the Zaporizhzhia region.
This was stated by the Deputy Chief of the Main Operational Department of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksiy Hromov, Censor.NET informs.
"After retreating from the right-bank part of the Kherson region, the enemy restores its troops and combat capability and transfers combat-capable units to other directions. For the enemy, first of all, it is extremely important to establish control over the Donetsk region. He is trying to realize his dreams even now.
First of all, this is the Donetsk region, we do not rule out that the enemy can increase its efforts in the Zaporizhzhia direction, in the Luhansk direction. If we continue with his ambitious plans, then he may also try to carry out offensive actions from the territory of Belarus, through the territory of Chernihiv and Sumy regions.
But it was already in our history, we fought back with dignity. Currently, the enemy is really shifting its troops in some directions, but we are also taking the necessary measures," he emphasized. Source:
https://censor.net/en/n3381284
Israel bought "strategic equipment" worth millions of dollars for Ukraine, - Haaret
Israel, under US pressure, agreed to finance the purchase of "strategic equipment" for Ukraine for millions of dollars.
This is written by the local publication Haaret, Censor.NET reports with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
Citing Western diplomatic sources, the publication reported that high-ranking Israeli politicians and security forces agreed to expand aid to Ukraine, rather than limit it to humanitarian aid, following a request from the administration of US President Joe Biden.
It is noted that the equipment will be transferred through a NATO country that supplies weapons to Ukraine. It is reported that the financing of "strategic equipment" was one-time. It will be up to the next government to decide whether to continue it, as the States are demanding.
In addition, Haaretz writes that in recent months Jerusalem has agreed to allow NATO countries, such as Britain, to transfer weapons systems to Ukraine that include opto-electronic equipment and fire control systems produced by Israeli companies.
In addition, according to American sources, Israel secretly helps Ukraine in the field of intelligence.
Israel's funding of this "strategic equipment" was one-time, and the decision on whether to continue it, as demanded by the US, will be left to the discretion of the next government, writes Haaretz. Source:
https://censor.net/en/n3381303