Global Network News, on October 19, Russian President Putin (hereinafter referred to as Putin) held a Russian federal security meeting on the same day, announcing that the four places of Khlsson , Zaporoze , Lugansk and Donetsk entered a "wartime state". As soon as the news came out, US President Biden (hereinafter referred to as Biden) sent a "greetings", former Italian President Berlusco sent warmth and supported Putin.
Putin held a video conference to announce that the four places have entered a wartime state (screenshot by Russian News Agency)
Putin ordered: Donetsk and other four states have entered a wartime state
Putin said at the meeting, "I signed a decree on the implementation of military state in these four subjects of the Russian Federation. It will be submitted immediately to the Russian Federal Council (Parliament's upper house) for approval, and the passed decision will notify the State Duma (Parliament's lower house)."
Putin mentioned that it is necessary to establish territorial defense headquarters in various regions. At the same time, Putin also ordered "medium emergency response" to be implemented in the Russian border areas to increase combat readiness levels.
Foreign media interpreted that Putin handed over more rights to local officials, who could take more restrictive measures to strictly control critical infrastructure and public transportation. In addition, some experts said that this is the first time that Russia has announced its wartime state since World War II .
Citizens in Khlsong area evacuated
At this time, the Russian army was in a tough battle. The Ukrainian army was in high morale and launched a large-scale counterattack in the direction of Khlsson. The newly appointed Russian commander Surovikin (hereinafter referred to as Surovikin) also admitted that the situation in Kherson region is tense. According to the Russian military, Kiev is preparing to launch an attack in Kherson region using "banned means". Ukraine will strike the Kahovka hydropower station and carry out large-scale rocket and artillery attacks on the city of Khlsong.
Stremusov, an official in the Kherson area, said that the "Battle of Kherson" may break out. Citizens of Khlsong City have begun large-scale evacuation. Under the organization of local officials, citizens will retreat to the left bank of the Dnieper River .
Some Western media believe that the Russian army has encountered setbacks, while Russian media said that this just shows the Russian army's determination to "strengthen the walls and clear the fields."
The full-scale war may begin, Hu Xijin : A new sign of conflict escalation appears
It is worth noting that Putin announced the "wartime state", residents of Khlsong City evacuated, and the Ukrainian army also assembled the main force in Khlsong area, which all indicate that the full-scale war may be coming.
《Global Times 》Special commentator Hu Xijin said that the four places entered a wartime state, marking the gradual escalation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. He believes that this is a transition from Russia to a "special military operation" to a "war".
mentioned above that Ukraine launched a large-scale counterattack against the Khlsong region with the support of NATO , and the Russian army seemed to be "frustrated". If special policies are not adopted, the Russian army is likely to fall into a passive position. After the wartime state is implemented, the government will more strictly control the society, effectively eliminate internal enemies, and reduce internal damage. At the same time, under the "wartime state", all resources give priority to ensuring the needs of war.
Russia-Ukrainian conflict front
In addition to implementing a "medium emergency response", Putin also issued a "martial law order" to deploy forces in the border areas to ensure that the war does not spread to the country. In addition, Putin also carried out economic mobilization to concentrate the economy on war, which means that Russia has the intention to start a full-scale war. Before
, Chechnya leader Kadyrov recommended martial law to be imposed at the border and the use of low-equivalent nuclear weapons in Ukraine. At present, Putin should have adopted some suggestions. As for whether to use nuclear weapon , it depends on how Russia considers it.
Biden responded, Berlusconi supports Putin
According to foreign media reports, Biden responded as soon as the news that the four places entered a wartime state.
Biden said at the White House press conference that Putin did this because "he found himself in an extremely difficult situation."Biden was not surprised by Putin's actions, and in his opinion, he intimidated Ukrainian citizens and tried to force them to surrender.
At the same time, friend Berlusco publicly supported Putin, and the two sides also exchanged "sweet letters".
Putin (left) and Berlusconi (right)
19 On the 19th, Italian media released an exclusive audio. Berlusco said at a recent meeting that Putin is not blamed for the change in the situation in Russia and Ukraine, but for Ukrainian President Zelensky . Putin did not want to fight, but was forced to take special military actions.
In another audio, Berlusco mentioned that Putin gave him a "sweet letter" as a birthday gift, and twenty bottles of vodka. He also gave Putin a "same sweet letter" and gave a few bottles of wine as a return gift.
He also said that he was worried about the situation in Ukraine, but for various reasons, he could not express his true views. Later on the 19th, Meloni issued a statement, drawing a clear line with Berlusconi and said that he would continue to aid Ukraine.
