The Ukrainian “Azov Battalion” raises the concern of “Russia” about nuclear provocative attempts.. Who is it? .. And what are its goals?

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The Russian Ministry of Defense warned today, Monday, of provocative nuclear attempts that might be carried out by what it described as “Nazi nationalists” in “Ukraine”, at a time when the “International Atomic Energy Agency” expressed its concern about the security of a facility ( Zaporizhia) nuclear; attacked, Friday.

The Russian Defense Ministry warned of possible nuclear provocative attempts by the Nazi nationalist (Azov Battalion), later today, by launching an attack on a nuclear laboratory belonging to a research institute in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine. ".

The ministry said that the aforementioned battalion may seek to launch this attack, blaming the Russian side. Similar to the accident that occurred in the vicinity of the (Zaporizhia) nuclear facility; A few days ago.

Concerned about the disruption of communication with the largest nuclear facility.

In the context of the nuclear threats in the “Ukraine” war, the “International Atomic Energy Agency” expressed: “its grave concern” about the security of the (Zaporizhia) facility, in the center of the country.

The agency said, according to what was reported by (Agence France Presse), that it expresses: its “grave concern” about reports of a breakdown in communication with the largest nuclear facility in “Europe”; After it was taken over by Russian forces.

The Russian forces attacked the (Zaporizhia) nuclear facility in “Ukraine”; Friday, took control.

In a statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency, that “Ukraine” informed it that the management of the facility is now receiving orders from the leadership of the Russian forces.

The Ukrainian authorities reported that the Russian forces closed some of the cellular networks and the Internet, and that telephone lines do not work, as well as electronic messages and faxes.

The agency said; Mobile communication is still possible; But its quality is poor.

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency said; Rafael Grossi: “I am very concerned about the developments that I received reports about today.”

In order to operate the facility safely, management and crew members must be allowed to carry out their daily tasks in stable conditions, without external interference or undue pressure.

Grosi expressed: “grave concern” about: “the deterioration of the situation with regard to the vital communication between the regulatory body and the (Zaporizhia) facility.”

He said that safe communication between: “the regulatory body and the operating party is an essential part of the security and safety of nuclear facilities.”

He was the Russian president; Vladimir Putin, in contact with his French counterpart; “Emmanuel Macron,” he confirmed that the buildings of the (Zaporizhia) facility and its reactors are safe.

Ukraine is close to making a "dirty bomb".

He was the Russian president; “Vladimir Putin” indicated more than once that the goal of the attack on “Ukraine” is: “disarming” the pro-Western neighbor, “cleansing it of the Nazis,” and preventing it from joining NATO; The (NATO).

TASS, the Russian Information Agency, and Interfax, all of which are affiliated with Moscow, quoted a representative of a specialized agency in Russia as saying that Ukraine is developing nuclear weapons at the disabled Chernobyl nuclear plant, which it closed. authorities in 2000.

Ukraine denies plans to join the nuclear club.

But the Ukrainian government says; It has no plans to rejoin the nuclear club, and it has given up its nuclear weapons; In 1994, after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

According to the American newspaper (Washington Examiner), it is likely that “Putin” was referring to: “Azov fighters,” when he said that part of the Russian offensive currently under way aims to: “de-Nazification” of “Ukraine.”

Who are the “Azov fighters”? .. And what is the secret of Russian hostility to them?

The (Azov Battalion) is a right-wing, nationalist military infantry unit, accused of adopting an ideology: “neo-Nazis” and hate speech calling for white supremacy, and it fought for the first time alongside the Ukrainian army in the east of the country; In 2014, against pro-Russian separatists.

After its efforts to recover the strategic coastal city of Mariupol and its port from the Russian-backed separatists, the unit was officially incorporated into the Ukrainian National Guard; on November 12, 2014, and received high praise from the then president; Petro Poroshenko, he said at an event: “These are our best warriors. Our best volunteers.

merged into the “Ukrainian National Guard”!

The American analyst specializing in security affairs said; Irina Zuckerman, in: “(Azov Battalion) is a volunteer nationalist unit that was eventually integrated into the Ukrainian army, and although some of its members were accused of admiring far-right Ukrainian figures; I participated in the opposition to the Soviet Union and sided with the Nazis, so it is not true that the unit belongs to neo-Nazis or white supremacists.”

In an interview with (Sky News Arabia), "Tsukerman" added: "This volunteer unit has become part of the military reserve of the National Guard of Ukraine, and it is known for its fierce fighting, and its roots and the inclinations of some of its members have become an excuse for Putin to describe an entire battalion as a Nazi group." and pressure for the denazification of Ukraine.

She said: “Indeed; Part of his opposition to that battalion has nothing to do with ideology, but more to do with its success in recapturing the city of Mariupol and its strategic port from pro-Russian forces.”

The spokeswoman pointed out that the (Azov Battalion): “It started as a militia, then it was integrated into the official armed forces, and now it follows the official line of the Ukrainian army. In the past, some members wore swastikas and other Nazi insignia, and its founder also followed Nazi ideology and belonged to a white supremacist organization,” noting that: “The United States had prohibited joint training with this unit; while it was still a militia, more than half of its members were Russian-speaking, many from Donetsk and Luhansk”; whose independence is recognized by Moscow.

She added in her defense of that militia: “With its joining the army; The battalion achieved great military successes, and it is now a complete battalion, and its integration into the army has become impressive in terms of its military capabilities, but the talk of ideology faded away. Promoted to a regiment, it was restructured as any official unit of the Ukrainian army with formal training, and over time many foreign volunteers, some from Croatia, joined this unit. Some had left after being incorporated into military service, while others had acquired Ukrainian citizenship. And the perception towards it changed over time, so the American ban on joint training with it was lifted, and a Ukrainian Jewish group did not oppose lifting the ban, which indicates major reforms and changes.

Since 2016, this regiment has overwhelmingly engaged in the fight against pro-Russian separatists; eastern “Ukraine,” which “has become the appropriate boogeyman for Putin’s propaganda.” According to the claim of the American analyst.

She emphasized: “At the height of the alt-right's attraction, unity was also mixed, attracting liberals, anarchists, leftists, and more. Over time, and through concerted efforts, the unit took steps to depoliticize itself,” noting that: “the unit is currently not a militia, not an independent unit, and is no different from any other military unit in the Armed Forces of Ukraine.”

Provocative behaviour.

In a provocative situation; A while ago, a video clip posted on the official (Azov Battalion) account on Twitter, in which an Azov fighter appeared dipping bullets in pig fat, in a message targeting the Muslim "Chechens" fighting on the Russian border, caused a wave of widespread anger. around the world.

In the filmed scene, one of the Ukrainian battalion fighters appears dipping bullets in pig fat and addressing the “Chechen” Muslim fighters, saying: “My dear Muslim brothers, in our country you will not go to heaven, you will not be allowed to enter heaven, please go to your homes Here you will encounter problems. Thank you for your concern. Goodbye.”

As for the reason for choosing pork fat, some analysts believe that this behavior came to provoke Muslim fighters, given that pork meat and fat are considered taboos among Muslims, and whoever eats it does not enter Paradise.

Denis Pushlin, the leader of the pro-Russian separatists, declared; in the “Donetsk” region; Eastern Ukraine, on Saturday, reported that fighters (Azov Battalion) detonated an explosive device in a building over the heads of defenseless children and civilians in Mariupol.