Third round of negotiations with Ukraine

The 3rd round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine is planned for 5th or 6th of March. This became known from a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz. This information was announced by the official representative of the German Cabinet of Ministers, Steffen Hebeshtreit. The conversation between the leaders lasted for an hour. According to Hebeshtreit — «they have exchanged their differing positions».

The Russian, the LPR, and the DPR forces continue the special military operation aimed to liberate the LPR and the DPR. Several more settlements were liberated. The Ukrainian nationalists were pushed back. Convoys of Russian armor and vehicles continue to move towards Kiev, which has been blocked from the West for several days by now. The offensive is being carried out under the cover of aviation, which completely controls the sky in the special operation zone.

The military operation in the city of Mariupol continues. Assault groups of the special forces are pushing the terrorists of the Azov group, and Ukrainian forces, to the sea. A local factory named after Lenin was captured. The Russian forces and the DPR troops met near the village of Novyi Aydar, and closed the inner ring of encirclement of the Ukrainian forces in Donbass. The outer ring closes in the area of Pavlograd.

«On 5th of March, starting from 10 AM, Russia declares a ceasefire. Humanitarian corridors are being opened for the exit of civilians from the cities of Mariupol and Volnovakha» — the Russian Ministry of Defense stated and clarified that the humanitarian corridors and exit routes were agreed upon with Ukraine. A military reporter of the ANNA NEWS reported that the route will pass through the settlements of Nikolskoye, Rozovka, Pologi, Orekhov, and Zaporozhye. The gathering places for the citizens, wishing to leave the war zone in the city of Mariupol, are located in the following places: Nakhimov Avenue, house 53. The drama theater on Theater Square, house 1. Kalmiusskaya district administration building, on the Metallurgists passage, house 193. Meanwhile, the «Azov» militants detonated an explosive device planted earlier — the RIA NEWS quoted the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin. An apartment building was destroyed. Up to 200 people, including women and children, are likely trapped in the ruined basement.

The Russian forces have liberated the city of Energodar, the Zaporojskaya Nuclear Power Plant, and the areas nearby — the Russian Defense Ministry spokesman, Igor Konashenkov, stated during a briefing. A group of Ukrainian saboteurs was spotted during a night-time patrol of the nuclear power plant. They tried to enter the nuclear power plant. A fight took place. The Russian Guards suppressed the enemy firing positions. The attackers managed to set fire to the training complex building of the power plant. The Ukrainian firefighters quickly came and extinguished the fire. A few hours later, all the local officials, the mayor of the city of Energodar, and the nuclear experts, stated that the radiation level is normal. The operating power unit is operating as always.

The Russian forces are fighting the Ukrainian shock groups, and block the supply lines of ammo and weapons to the Ukrainian troops near the cities of Odessa and Nikolaev. A squadron of Russian Black Sea warships stands in the roadstead, from Ochakov to Zatoka. They are ready to start the amphibious assault at any moment. The Russian forces approached the outskirts of the city of Nikolaev. The operational blocking and encirclement of the Ukrainian forces in that area is being completed. The Russian television began broadcasting in Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. The Russian forces are bringing humanitarian aid to the cities. The public transport, utility services, shops and malls work as usual. Constantine Reztsov, specially for the ANNA NEWS