Ukraine extends the state of war for another 90 days
The Ukrainian parliament has decided to extend the state of war and general mobilization in the country for another 90 days.
"Ukraine has always wanted peace and has offered many times in various negotiating formats to the Russian leadership to end the war and liberate the Ukrainian land," said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
He added that Russia believes in terror and continues to believe "its propaganda illusions and hopes that it will achieve something through various forms of blackmail - but it will not".
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine must be defended and that the stronger it is, the weaker Russia will be and the war will last less.
Energy crisis: Even Switzerland warns of electricity reductions
The Swiss Minister of Energy, Simonetta Sommaruga, has announced a number of options for reducing electricity. She said that despite the fact that the country is doing everything to prevent a shortage, it must be remembered that in Europe there is war and there is no security.
The minister added that the adoption of an energy saving target of 15% like that of the European Union would "make sense", but the government would take the final decision.
Her comments come after the head of the electricity commission was criticized for calling on citizens to buy candles and firewood before winter.
According to Putin, Russia is ready to arm its allies
The Russian leader, Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow is ready to provide modern weapons to its allies, mentioning here Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Putin made the statement during his speech at the opening of the "Army 2022" ceremony that took place near Moscow.
"We are ready to offer our allies the most modern types of weapons, from small arms to armored vehicles and artillery to combat aviation and unmanned aerial vehicles," the president said.
Meanwhile, Russia has also pledged to expand comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with North Korea.
Source: BBC, CNN
