When the ultimatum expires, an agreement will be reached between the local Konotop government and Russian troops. Dmitry Schwitzky, head of the Regional Military Administration, confirmed to CNN: “The conversation with the Russians lasted about 12 minutes. There will be no change of government. The Russians are interested in the public order. There will be no military move. The Ukrainian flag is in its place. The deal has not yet been confirmed by Moscow. This morning, on March 2, Russian troops issued an ultimatum to civilians in the northern Ukraine: “Surrender or we will destroy you with artillery.” The mayor of the city was Artem Semenekhin to restore Russian order, he said in an unexpected speech with his fellow citizens, citing the Telegram channel, Ukrainian media reported. Konotop Live, He said: ‘The Russians came to us and told me to take control of the city. I replied: “Frighten! You are the inhabitants! “They said:” We are not invaders. We have a special operation. ” , Because artillery is aimed at us.

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