Russia and Ukraine start the second round of negotiations in Belarus. The Russian Foreign Minister says Russia has no intention of nuclear war.

　　Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 3 (Xinhua) Comprehensive Xinhua News Agency reporters abroad reported that Russia and Ukraine started the second round of negotiations in Belarus on the same day, according to a report quoted by the Foreign Ministry of Belarus by Russian News Agency today. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said on the same day that Russia has no intention of nuclear war.

　　— — According to today’s Russian news agency quoted the Belarusian Foreign Ministry as saying that the second round of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine began in Belovezhsenlin in Belarus.

　　— — Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov told the media on the 3rd that the idea of nuclear war only exists in the minds of western politicians, and Russia has no intention of nuclear war. He said that Russia plans to carry out the "demilitarization" mission against Ukraine to the end and eliminate weapons and facilities that pose a threat to Russia. Russia is willing to negotiate with Uzbekistan, and at the same time will continue to promote relevant actions.

　　— — Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov said on the 3rd that Russian troops have destroyed 1,612 Ukrainian military infrastructures since Russia launched special military operations.

　　— — The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces issued a statement on social media on the 3rd, saying that Russian troops continued to attack Kiev and other cities at night, and some cities were attacked by missiles. On the same day, Wutong News Agency quoted the news released by the Ukrainian Air Force as saying that more than 30 Russian fighters entered Uzbekistan’s airspace on the 2nd. Ukrainian air defense forces shot down three Russian fixed-wing aircraft and two helicopters.

　　— — Lahuta, governor of Kherson state in southern Ukraine, said on his social media account on the 3rd that Russian troops had taken control of the government building in Kherson state and Ukrainian personnel were waiting for humanitarian assistance.

　　— — Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said in Bucharest, Romanian capital, on the 3rd that the EU has started the process of considering Ukrainian application for membership. At the joint press conference held after meeting with Romanian President Johannes, she said, "We will keep close diplomatic and economic relations with Ukraine" and are making efforts to connect Ukraine’s energy network with that of the European Union.

　　— — Mizentsev, head of the Russian National Defense Command Center, said on the 2 nd that Russia is willing to work with all parties to help civilians evacuate Ukraine. The Russian side has arranged domestic airports in Russia to facilitate the pick-up of expatriates evacuated from Ukraine to Russia by planes from various countries. Mizentsev also appealed to international organizations and Uzbekistan, hoping to establish a humanitarian passage in Ukraine as soon as possible so that those who are willing to leave can leave as soon as possible.

　　— — German Chancellor Angela Scholz said in Jerusalem on the 2nd that the Russian-Ukrainian conflict should be resolved through negotiations. On the same day, Scholz said at a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Bennett that the continuation of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine will lead to more infrastructure damage, and more civilians and soldiers will pay the price of their lives. The conflict should be resolved through negotiations. He also said that Germany will not intervene militarily in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Bennett also called on Russia and Ukraine to end the conflict through negotiations. (Participating in reporters: Li Dongxu, Li Ming, Li Ao, Lin Huifen, Lu Yingxu, Wang Zhuolun)