Progress in the situation in Russia and Ukraine： Russia warns the United States that providing long-range weapons will escalate the situation. Zelensky deprives several former senior officials of Ukra

　　China news agency, Beijing, February 5 th Comprehensive news: Medvedev, vice chairman of the Russian Federal Security Council, said on the 4 th that the United States’ decision to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons and allow it to use them at will will lead to further escalation of the situation, and Russia will respond accordingly according to the nature of the threat. Ukrainian President Zelensky signed an order on the 4th to deprive several former senior officials of Ukrainian citizenship, all of whom are believed to have Russian citizenship.

　　Russia warns the United States that providing long-range weapons will escalate the situation.

　　According to today’s Russian TV website, Medvedev, vice chairman of the Russian Federal Security Council, said on the 4th that the United States’ decision to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons and allow it to use them at will will further escalate the situation.

　　Medvedev warned that if the weapons provided are used to attack Crimea or go deep into Russia, Russia may "respond in any possible way" and the response will be quick, tough and powerful.

　　Medvedev explained that Russia has no restrictions on itself and will use various types of weapons according to the nature of the threat.

　　According to reports from Reuters, the US Department of Defense said on the 3rd that it will provide Ukraine with military assistance with a total value of 2.175 billion US dollars, including new long-range weapons, which will double the scope of Ukraine’s attack.

　　Russia and Ukraine complete a new round of prisoner exchange

　　According to the Tass news agency, the Russian Defense Ministry said on the 4th that after complicated negotiations, 63 Russian soldiers were released by Uzbekistan and returned to Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry said that this includes some "sensitive" people, and the exchange of these people was completed with the assistance of the UAE.

　　According to the website of the President of Ukraine, Ukrainian President Zelensky mentioned in a video speech on the evening of 4th that 116 Ukrainians have been released recently, including two military officers. Zelensky said that since February 24th last year, his team has helped 1,762 Ukrainians to be released from Russia.

　　British Prime Minister speaks to Ukrainian President

　　According to Reuters, British Prime Minister Sunak spoke with Zelensky on the 4th, and the two sides discussed issues related to aid to Ukraine. Sunak said that his priority is to ensure that British defensive military equipment arrives in Ukraine as soon as possible.

　　According to the website of the Ukrainian President, Zelensky said in a video speech on the evening of 4th that the conversation with British Prime Minister Sunak that day was very important. Zelensky said that Ukrainian soldiers have started to receive the relevant training of Challenger 2 tanks in Britain.

　　Zelensky deprived several former senior officials of Ukrainian citizenship.

　　According to Reuters, Zelensky signed an order on the 4th to deprive several former senior officials of their Ukrainian citizenship. These people are believed to have Russian nationality. Zelensky called the move to "protect and purify" Ukraine from infringement. Zelensky did not disclose the identity information of these people.