Friedman's ex-wife Olga Ayziman came under British sanctions, which imply an asset freeze, on April 13. Now London has removed it from the list
The British authorities removed the ex-wife of the founder of Alfa Group from the sanctions list; Mikhail Fridman to Olga Aiziman, according to a document on the British government website.
Restrictions were imposed against Aiziman on April 13, and they were lifted on August 3: the document says that her assets are no longer subject to freezing.
Aiziman is also under EU sanctions. In Brussels, justifying their introduction, they said that she was associated with Fridman, who “supported materially or financially and benefited from those responsible for the annexation of Crimea and the destabilization of Ukraine.”
In addition, the sanctions against Aizimani Fridman's daughters Ekaterina and Larisa were imposed by Canada. A businessman living in the UK is also subject to UK, EU and Canadian restrictions. At the end of May, he filed a lawsuit with the European Court in Luxembourg against the EU Council demanding the lifting of sanctions.
Friedman and Aiziman met while studying at the Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys (MISiS, the businessman graduated him in 1986), in marriage they had two daughters. The couple divorced in 2007.
After the introduction of restrictions, Fridman left the board of directors of Alfa-Bank, LetterOne, Veon, X5 Retail Group. He reproached the authors of the sanctions for not understanding Russia, since, according to him, businessmen cannot influence the decisions of the country's leadership on a military operation in Ukraine (he had previously called the conflict itself a tragedy for both peoples). Friedman also noted that he was experiencing problems even with small expenses — for example, paying for cleaning services.
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After the imposition of sanctions, the authorities of European countries began to freeze the property of Russian billionaires. For example, in May, Nice-Matin reported on the arrest of a 580 sq. m. Copab villa in France. m, which, according to him, belongs to the Friedman family. The newspaper wrote that in the 1990s, the property was acquired by Akinita, later renamed SNC COPAB. The material said that until 2015 this company belonged to Aiziman, and then 99% of its shares were transferred to Fridman's daughters.
Forbes estimates Friedman's fortune at $ 13.2 billion.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry: Beijing will not use nuclear weapons first and urges the United States to withdraw them from Europe China's nuclear arsenal is “at the minimum level necessary to ensure security”, Beijing does not compete with other countries in this area, said a Foreign Ministry spokesman. China urges US to withdraw nuclear weapons from Europe =”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
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China adheres to the strategy of self-defense in the nuclear field and the non-first use of nuclear weapons, director of the Foreign Ministry's Arms Control Department Fu Cong said at a conference of countries— signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) in New York.
“China <…> undertakes never to be the first to use nuclear weapons under any circumstances, — he said (TASS quote). The diplomat noted that the stockpiles of nuclear weapons in the country are “at the minimum necessary level to ensure national security,” and added that Beijing does not compete with other states in this area and does not participate in arms races.
Fu Cong urged the US to withdraw its nuclear weapons from Europe and not to place them in other regions. According to the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joint nuclear missions are contrary to the terms of the NPT and increase the risk of nuclear conflicts.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, as of the end of 2021, China's nuclear arsenal consisted of approximately 350 warheads (Russia and the United States have more than 5 thousand).
In April, The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the position of the Chinese leadership, reported that Beijing has accelerated the buildup of nuclear forces as a means of deterring Washington. Increasing US support for Taiwan, which Beijing sees as part of China, has led Chinese leaders to admit the possibility that the United States may want to use nuclear weapons in a conflict over the island, sources said. At the same time, the interlocutors stressed that Beijing does not intend to use nuclear weapons first.
The United States adheres to the “one China” principle, according to which Taiwan, which declared its independence from the PRC in 1949, is considered by Beijing to be part of China, and not a separate country. However, United States President Joe Biden had previously warned that if Beijing decides to “seize Taiwan”, Washington will, in accordance with its obligations, defend the island.
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John Kirby: US urges Russia to accept prisoner exchange proposals John Kirby stressed that the US prisoner exchange offer was sincere and urged Russia to accept it. Earlier in Washington, they announced a counter-proposal from Moscow, which was considered frivolous /webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
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The United States is urging Russia to accept a prisoner exchange proposal, White House National Security Council (NSC) strategic communications coordinator John Kirby said at a briefing.
“We made a serious offer <…> and we call on the Russian side to accept it, because it was done sincerely,— he said, noting that Washington would not like to discuss the details publicly.
The US wants Paul Whelan, who is serving a 16-year sentence in Russia on a spying case, and basketball player Brittney Griner, who is accused of drug smuggling, back home, Kirby added.
At the end of July, CNN reported on the White House's proposal to exchange businessman Victor Bout, convicted in the United States (he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for arms trafficking; the businessman pleads not guilty) to Whelan and Griner. As Secretary of State Anthony Blinken noted, the proposals were approved by US President Joe Biden. He refused to disclose details in order to increase the chances of a successful deal.
CNN later reported that Russia had offered to include former FSB officer Vadim Krasikov— he was sentenced in Berlin to life imprisonment for the murder of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a Georgian citizen of Chechen origin, in 2019. According to the channel, Washington sent a request to Berlin to find out if Germany was ready to consider such a possibility.
The Kremlin said that Moscow did not conclude any agreements with Washington on this subject. On July 29, Blinken discussed the issue of the prisoner exchange with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Shortly thereafter, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the United States had received counter-proposals from Russia, but considered them frivolous. She did not disclose details. The press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, responded that “any information exchanges on this topic should be secret, without megaphone diplomacy.” Pro How outgoing Western companies will release 700 thousand sq. m. m of space Articles Pro The general contractor wants to revise the terms of the state contract. How to do this Pro How to ask for a pay rise: 9 rules Instructions Pro Why only 8% of Russians strive for unlimited wealth Research Authors Tags
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The hybrid military campaign launched against Russia could lead to conflict between the nuclear powers. This was stated by Deputy Director of the Department for Non-Proliferation and Arms Control of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Igor Vishnevetsky during the conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the UN. The broadcast was hosted by the UN press service.
“A hybrid military campaign has been unleashed against Russia, which is forced to defend its legitimate right to ensure its fundamental security interests, fraught with slipping into a direct conflict between nuclear powers,” — Vishnevetsky said.
He pointed out that Russia is committed to building a world “free of nuclear weapons” and is fully fulfilling its obligations, including those under Art. 6 NPT.
According to Art. 6 of the NPT, each party to the treaty undertakes to negotiate effective measures to end the nuclear arms race in the near future and to achieve nuclear disarmament, as well as a treaty on general and complete disarmament under strict and effective international control.
In addition, Russia continues to fulfill its obligations under the START Treaty (Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms.— RBC), which was extended in February this year for five years, Vishnevetsky said. “However, the positive developments turned out to be devalued by the US policy of ignoring Russia's red lines in the field of security,” — he said, noting that Moscow “rebuffed” this course, and Washington used it as a “pretext for freezing the strategic dialogue.”
In conclusion of his speech, Vishnevetsky stressed that in the current situation, “restrained, responsible behavior of the nuclear powers” is very important.
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said in his speech that Washington would use nuclear weapons only in emergency circumstances and in order to protect the vital interests of the States and their partners.
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Director of the Arms Control Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Fu Cong, assured that Beijing will never be the first to use nuclear weapons under any circumstances. According to him, the stockpiles of nuclear weapons in the country are “at the minimum necessary level to ensure national security,” and added that China does not compete with other states in this area and does not participate in arms races.
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Kirby: US is ready for Beijing's move over Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, but doesn't want conflict Washington is ready to respond to Beijing's moves over the visit of the speaker of the House of Representatives to Taiwan, but does not seek conflict with China, Kirby said. He emphasized that Pelosi's arrival does not contradict the principle of “one China” image/webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
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The United States expects China to take action in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, National Security Council (NSC) strategic communications coordinator White said at a briefing home John Kirby.
He said that Washington is ready to respond to possible actions by Beijing, but does not intend to create a crisis situation and does not seek conflict with China: “We do not intend to” saber-rattling “.
There is no reason, Kirby said, for Beijing to turn Pelosi's visit into a crisis or “use it as an excuse to ramp up aggressive action or military activity in or around the Taiwan Strait.” He emphasized that the trip of the Speaker of the House of Representatives is in line with Washington's commitment to the One China concept.
Pelosi flew to the capital of partially recognized Taiwan on the evening of August 2 as part of an Asian tour. The Chinese authorities, who call the island, which declared its independence from the PRC in 1949, their territory, considered that the speaker thus “challenged the world”; and deliberately committed a provocation, for which the US government should be held accountable. The Chinese Foreign Ministry summoned US Ambassador Nicholas Burns and protested. The Chinese army also announced the start of a shooting exercise near Taiwan.
The Russian Foreign Ministry also views Pelosi's visit as a “clear provocation.” "The fundamental position of Russia is unchanged: we proceed from the fact that there is only one China, the government of the People's Republic of China– the only legitimate government representing all of China, and Taiwan – an integral part of China,” the agency said.
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Citizens of Russia and Belarus will be able to take the TOEFL exam remotely from August 4 ETS, which conducts the TOEFL English exam, will allow Russians and Belarusians to take it remotely from August 4. Conducting a face-to-face exam in these countries is not possible due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine
Citizens of Russia and Belarus will be able to take some versions of the TOEFL English exam remotely from August 4, the Educational Testing Service (ETS) said in a statement.
“ETS is amending its March 2022 policy and will now allow test takers in Russia and Belarus to register for the TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL Essentials, and GRE Home Edition unless they have any financial barriers to doing so,— a representative of the company told TASS.
He clarified that due to the ongoing Russian military operation in Ukraine, it is still impossible to pass the exam in centers located in Russia and Belarus. Those who want to take the TOEFL in person can do it in other countries.
The day before it became known that ETS banned Russian citizens from registering for the exam. When trying to register on the site, indicating Russian citizenship, users received a message in their personal account that access was restricted at the request of the Office for Foreign Assets Control— units of the US Treasury.
TOEFL is taken to study or work in English-speaking countries, it is most often chosen for moving to the USA or Canada. In March, the exam organizers announced that they were suspending testing in Russia and Belarus as a sign of “solidarity with the people of Ukraine; at the same time, Russians and Belarusians had the opportunity to take the exam abroad.
In March, Russia suspended the international English language exam IELTS. Passing it is necessary for those who intend to enter universities or find a job in English-speaking countries, including the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
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Zelensky instructed the prime minister to consider the issue of legalizing same-sex marriages in Ukraine Zelensky responded to a petition to legalize same-sex marriages and instructed to consider this possibility. He recalled that according to the Constitution, marriage is based on the consent of a man and a woman, and under martial law it cannot be changed /756594854532676.webp 673w” type=”image/webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky instructed Prime Minister Denys Shmygal to consider the issue of legalizing same-sex marriages in the country. This is stated in the response of the head of state to the corresponding petition, which received the necessary 25 thousand votes of citizens.
In his response, Zelensky emphasized that “the level of democracy in a society is measured, among other things, through state policy aimed at ensuring equal rights for all citizens”, and pointed out that the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Constitution of Ukraine apply to every citizen.
The President noted that the Ukrainian government was already working on solutions “regarding the legalization in Ukraine of a registered civil partnership as part of the work to establish and ensure human rights and freedoms.”
At the same time, Zelensky recalled that, according to Art. . 51 of the Basic Law of the country, marriage is based on the voluntary consent of a woman and a man, and in times of war or a state of emergency, the Constitution cannot be changed.
Martial law throughout Ukraine was introduced early in the morning on February 24, immediately after Russia launched a military special operation. The authorities have repeatedly extended its validity, for the last time— until August 23.
The petition was made public in early June; its author noted that
“every day can be the last”, and called for giving people of the same sex the opportunity to start a family and have an official document that confirms this.
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As noted by NV.ua, same-sex couples in Ukraine do not legally have the right to marry, cannot jointly raise children and own property or inherit the property of partners. In the event of the death of one of the partners, the other will not be able to take care of his minor children; partners do not have the right to support or care for each other if one of them becomes unable to work.
Same-sex marriages are allowed in most countries of Western Europe (among those who have not legalized such unions are Italy and Liechtenstein). Most of the countries of Central and Eastern Europe are not ready to allow them, AP notes.
The Russian authorities argue that the legalization of same-sex unions is impossible in the country, referring to the Constitution. In 2020, at the suggestion of President Vladimir Putin, the Basic Law included a provision that marriage is a union between a man and a woman; it was approved based on the results of the vote.
In the same year, Putin assured that in Russia “there was, is not and will not be anything that is connected with the restriction of rights on the basis of race, sexual orientation, nationality, religious signs. However, this summer a bill was submitted to the State Duma that would ban the propaganda of “denial of family values and non-traditional sexual relations”; not only among children, but also among adults.
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Since August 3, the Chinese authorities have suspended the supply of sand to Taiwan and the import of citrus fruits China, against the backdrop of Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, has temporarily banned the supply of natural sand to the island and the import of citrus fruits and some fish products from there
China has suspended exports of natural sand to Taiwan since August 3, according to the country's Ministry of Commerce. The measure was introduced “in accordance with existing laws and regulations.”
Sand is used to make glass, in the production of concrete, in the construction of roads and infrastructure.
However, Beijing temporarily stopped imports from the island of citrus fruits and two types of fish products, including frozen mackerel, Reuters reports citing Chinese customs.
The authorities also banned companies in mainland China from cooperating with the two organizations— The Taiwan Foundation for Democracy and the Taiwan Foundation for International Cooperation and Development, said Ma Xiaoguang, a spokeswoman for the Chinese State Council's Office of Taiwan Affairs.
The Chinese authorities announced the measures following a visit to the island by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, who has become the highest-ranking US official who have visited Taiwan for 25 years.
Beijing condemned the visit and called it a violation of the “one China” principle (assumes the inclusion of Taiwan, which declared its independence from the PRC in 1949, into China), national sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country; the US ambassador was summoned to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Vice Minister Xie Feng accused Pelosi of challenging the world and intentionally provoking.
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Even before the arrival of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, China's General Administration of Customs had suspended imports of more than 3,000 goods from more than 100 food companies in Taiwan to mainland China. According to the department, these enterprises violated the rules of customs clearance.
The US White House insists that Pelosi's visit does not contradict the “One China” principle. According to White House National Security Council (NSC) strategic communications coordinator John Kirby, Washington expects Beijing to be able to retaliate and is ready to respond to them, but does not intend to create a crisis situation and does not seek conflict with China: “We do not intend to “sabre-rattling.”
Amid Pelosi's visit, the United States and China began to increase their military presence near Taiwan. Washington sent aircraft carriers and landing ships there, Beijing also sent aircraft carriers to the sea and announced exercises in the South China Sea.
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Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, who arrived in Taiwan on the evening of August 2, visited the parliament of the partially recognized state, Reuters reports citing local television.
“We came with friendship, we came with peace to the region,” — she said. Pelosi thanked the island's leadership for their hospitality, called Taiwan “one of the freest societies in the world.” and said that Washington would like to intensify the inter-parliamentary dialogue with Taipei. She expressed her hope that there will be “more opportunities for US-Taiwan economic cooperation.”
Pelosi also said the US should support Taiwan as the island faces growing threats from Beijing.
Taiwan Deputy Speaker Cai Qichang called Pelosi a “great friend of the Taiwanese people.” Her delegation's visit is evidence of “defending the values of democracy and freedom,” he said.
According to CNN, Pelosi was unable to meet with Assembly Speaker Yoo-Sikun because he tested positive for COVID-19. After visiting parliament, she will meet with Taiwan's chief executive, Tsai Ing-wen.
Pelosi cited support for a “bright and dynamic” as the main purpose of her visit. democracy in Taiwan. She arrived on the island as part of an Asian tour; this visit to the island has not been officially announced before.
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Beijing considers the island, which declared independence from China in 1949, its territory. The Chinese authorities sharply criticized Pelosi's visit, saying that the speaker challenged the world, deliberately committed a provocation and violated the “one China” principle. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the United States was “playing a game with fire.” According to the ministry, Washington's actions “seriously violated the sovereignty and territorial integrity of China and undermined peace and stability in Taiwan.”
The Chinese authorities announced large-scale military exercises off the coast of Taiwan. The island nation's defense ministry said the maneuvers showed Beijing was “seeking to undermine peace and stability in the region,” Reuters reported. Taiwan has raised the level of combat readiness.
US authorities emphasize that Pelosi's visit does not contradict the “one China” principle; and does not signify a change in the policy of the United States towards the PRC. The White House said that Washington expects Beijing to be able to retaliate and is ready to respond to them, but does not intend to create a crisis situation and does not seek conflict with China.
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Deputy head of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev published the first post since the removal of the previous scandalous entry that appeared on his page in social network and which was allegedly the result of a hacker attack. In his telegram channel, he posted a free interpretation of “The Tale of the Goldfish”.
“The old man loved to fish, throwing a net in the most unexpected places, often with neighbors…” – Medvedev begins the story.
He further says that the old man's neighbors did not like him fishing with them, but for a while they endured, because " respected the old man for past merits, cunning and strength. However, “fishing happiness began to betray him” and “in a state of unconsciousness, the old man went to a foreign land”, where he decided to force local fishermen to fish for him in exchange for supplies of fishing rods and other fishing equipment.
“But he is seriously ill, he thinks hard, he gets confused in his thoughts …” – Medvedev continues his story.
Then the plot develops rapidly: the old man demanded that the fishermen get him the biggest fish, but they were not capable of it, and then the old man sent his old woman to them. She, already like Alexander Pushkin, wanted the goldfish herself to be on her parcels, but the old woman's plan failed.
“The fish swam out of the ocean. Not simple, but golden, oriental, – says Medvedev. – And with her there is also a whale fish, a sickle fish and a hammer fish … “
The result of the tale – the fish waved their tails and washed away the old woman, she returned to her old man, who was waiting for her at the broken trough .
"This is not the end yet,", – Medvedev promised.
In social networks, users are discussing versions about who in this "fairy tale" wrote Medvedev and who is this greedy old man fishing with his neighbors. Most concluded that this is how the ex-premier and ex-president commented on the visit of the speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan.
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The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has announced that it has stopped supplying natural sand to Taiwan, according to an official statement on the website departments.
“According to relevant regulations, a decision has been made to temporarily stop the export of natural sand to Taiwan. The corresponding measure comes into force on August 3,” the text of the document says.
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The head of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrov, landed on Wednesday at the airport in Naypyidaw, the capital of Myanmar, where he arrived on a working visit, TASS reports citing his correspondent.
In Myanmar talks are scheduled between the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry and his colleague Wunna Maun Lwin, as well as meetings with other leaders of the country.
Lavrov will then visit Cambodia, where a meeting of foreign ministers in the Russia-ASEAN format and a number of bilateral meetings will be held in Phnom Penh .
Russia will create a new system for monitoring the space around the Earth, which will track the risks of collisions in orbit, monitor the approach of dangerous asteroids and comets, and will also record changes in space weather, Izvestia writes.
As the general director of the Central Research Institute of Mechanical Engineering (TsNIIMash, the head scientific organization of Roscosmos) Sergei Koblov clarified, the development was called the Milky Way.
According to him, with the help of this technology, scientists will be able to better control the situation with space debris and operating vehicles, control the electromagnetic environment for space radio links.
It is expected that the Milky Way system will provide global and continuous monitoring, in this regard, the deployment of ground-based facilities, including telescopes, is planned not only in the Russian Federation, but also abroad, in particular, in the countries of South America, the Middle East, Asia and other regions of the planet .
Today, the Automated Warning System for Dangerous Situations in Near-Earth Space is functioning in Russia — ASPOS OKP. The system successfully solves the tasks set, but it is necessary to move forward and create new ones, Sergey Koblov explained.
Earlier, the Soyuz-2.1v light-class rocket launched into orbit a spacecraft designed specifically for the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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The Leningrad naval base of the Russian Navy will be reinforced with Bastion coastal missile systems, the Izvestia newspaper writes.
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According to experts, strengthening the defense of St. Petersburg is becoming especially relevant against the backdrop of Finland's intention to join the North Atlantic Alliance.
“Taking into account the growth of tension, Finland's entry into NATO , this is one of the natural elements of strengthening the constellation in this direction. Many other steps will be required,” said Vasily Kashin, director of the HSE Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies.
He emphasized that Bastion in modern modification is a multi-purpose tool. The missile system can be used both for coastal defense and for strikes against ground targets at a considerable distance.
It is also noted that due to the fact that the Bastions missiles can hit targets at a distance of 600 kilometers, coastal troops will control the entire region.
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The Chinese authorities promised the Taiwan leader an imminent collapse and disaster after the visit of Pelosi Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei undermined the peaceful development of relations between mainland China and Taiwan, this was due to “collusion with external forces,” according to the State Council of the People's Republic of China. The office warned of the risk of “destruction” and disaster ” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
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The confrontation between mainland Beijing and Taipei is deliberately created by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the island's president Cai Yiwen, it threatens them with loss of power and disaster. This was stated by Ma Xiaoguang, representative of the Taiwan Affairs Office under the State Council of the People's Republic of China, according to the Chinese state agency Xinhua.
“We warn Tsai Ing-wen and the DPP authorities against colluding with external forces to carry out provocations for “independence”, for selfish selfish and partisan purposes, which in the end will only hasten their own destruction and push Taiwan into the abyss of catastrophe,” & mdash; Xiaoguang said.
The invitation of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan undermined the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations, he said. Xiaoguang believes that the separatist movement in Taiwan will not be successful, “and betraying the interests of the country and the nation will lead to complete failure.”
He emphasized that “no one and no force” do not underestimate the “strong will and strong ability of the Chinese people” in the field of protecting territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
Pelosi flew to Taiwan the night before on August 2. She visited the Taiwanese parliament, met with Ing-wen, and called the island “one of the freest societies in the world.” The main purpose of her visit, Pelosi called support “bright and dynamic” democracy in Taiwan.
In Beijing, her plans to fly to Taiwan were criticized, pointing out that it would be “undermining relations”; between China and the US. The Chinese Foreign Ministry insisted that the visit of the speaker of the lower house of Congress to the partially recognized island was a provocation, and the American government should pay for its mistakes. After Pelosi landed at Taipei airport, the Chinese military began a shooting exercise near the island, Taiwan responded by increasing its combat readiness.
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The White House assured that they don't want to create a crisis situation, and assumed that China would retaliate in connection with the visit of Pelosi, but “there is no excuse for China to increase aggressive actions or military activity in or around the Taiwan Strait.”
The Russian Foreign Ministry supported China, calling Pelosi's visit to the island “a clear provocation in the spirit of the US aggressive line to comprehensively contain China.” The ministry emphasized that relations between the sides of the Taiwan Strait are China's internal affairs, and the government in Beijing— the only legitimate authority that represents the country. «Taiwan— an integral part of China»,— the Russian Foreign Ministry insists.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called the reunification of China and Taiwan historically inevitable The reunification of China and Taiwan is inevitable in the historical perspective, Chinese Foreign Minister said, reacting to the visit of the speaker of the lower house of the US Parliament Nancy Pelosi. According to him, Washington should abandon the “fantasy” to prevent this
Reunification of mainland China and Taiwan are historically inevitable, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a statement. Wang Yi's statement was published on the agency's website the morning after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taipei.
“The United States should not fantasize about hindering the great cause of Chinese reunification. Taiwan is part of China. National reunification is a general trend and a historical inevitability,— the minister said in a statement. He noted that “Taiwan's problem” arose from the weakness and chaos that prevailed in the country at that moment, and expressed confidence that this process “will end with the rejuvenation of the nation in the future.”
According to him, Beijing “will never leave a place” secession and interference from outside forces, regardless of how the United States “panders Taiwan independence.” “This will leave only uglier records of gross US interference in the internal affairs of other countries in history,” — emphasized the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan as part of an Asian tour on the evening of August 2. After arriving in Taiwan, she visited the Taiwanese parliament and met with President Tsai Ing-wen. Explaining the purpose of her visit, Pelosi said that the American delegation came to Taiwan to reaffirm Washington's commitment to support “a vibrant Taiwanese democracy.” According to her, at the talks with the leadership of the country, the delegation will discuss issues that affect the common interests of the United States and Taiwan, as well as strengthening the openness and freedom of the Indo-Pacific region.
China, in response to Pelosi's visit, began large-scale military exercises with firing off the coast of the island. Taiwan, in turn, accused Beijing of seeking to “undermine peace and stability in the region.” and increased the level of combat readiness of the troops. The Ministry of Defense of Taiwan considered the actions of the PRC an attempt to threaten the major ports of the island and “unilaterally undermine peace and stability in the region.”
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The United States is not currently among the states that recognize the independence of Taiwan, although Washington for a long time considered the government that fled to Taiwan to be legitimate and provided financial assistance to Taipei . Relations between Beijing and Washington changed in the late 1970s. In 1979, the United States established diplomatic relations with the PRC, severed them with Taiwan, and moved its embassy from Taipei to Beijing.
The U.S.-Taiwan Mutual Defense Treaty, which had been in force since 1954, was replaced by the U.S. Relations with Taiwan Act. Taiwan, which also assumes defensive assistance from Washington in the event of an external security threat to Taiwan.
Publicly, Washington adheres to the “one China” policy, according to which Taiwan is part of the PRC, but unofficially supports Taipei through cultural and trade interaction .
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Former German Chancellor Schroeder: the easiest way to solve the crisis is by launching Nord Stream 2 He also said that during his visit to Moscow last week he met with Putin. The Kremlin did not report this meeting
Pipeline systems and locking devices at the gas receiving station of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
“The simplest solution” In the context of the current energy crisis in Germany, the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline would have been put into operation, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said in an interview with Stern.
“When things get really tight, this pipeline is there, and with both Nord Stream gas pipelines [and Nord Stream 2] there will be no supply problems for German industry and German households, — said Schroeder.
According to him, if Nord Stream 2 will not be launched, Europe will face consequences that will be “enormous for Germany too.” “Anyone who is heated by gas already feels them. <…> For so many people who have to count every cent, it becomes really difficult, — noted the ex-chancellor.
And when the crisis in Germany gets worse, people will ask why the country is actually refusing gas from Nord Stream 2, he continued. “I have not always been a pure market economist in my political career, but the principle of a market economy is quite simple: when supply decreases, prices rise,” concluded Schroeder.
Last week, the former chancellor came to Moscow. He himself said that he decided to visit the capital during his vacation. And his wife, Soyoung Schroeder-Kim, said that Schroeder was “negotiating energy policy.” According to a Spiegel source, the main purpose of the politician's visit was to discuss the issue of supplies via the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline. Since mid-June, Gazprom several times reduced the flow through it, explaining the decision by the difficulty of returning turbines from repair due to sanctions.
At the beginning of Schroeder's visit, the Kremlin said that there were no plans for a meeting between the ex-chancellor and President Vladimir Putin, but the Russian side does not rule out contacts. In the end, according to Schroeder, he still met with the president. “Of course, Germany and the federal government have a special responsibility, especially together with France. I have the impression that not enough is happening at the moment, because one thing is clear: it will not work without negotiations, — said Schroeder.
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He added that he did not want to take away “anyone's intermediary work” from the German authorities. “But why should I stop negotiating that is legally possible and won't get me and my family in trouble?” noted the ex-chancellor.
“Nord Stream-2″— gas pipeline from Russia to Europe across the Baltic Sea. It was completed in September last year. However, after Russia recognized the DPR and LPR at the end of February, Germany suspended certification of the pipeline, and his company— operator Nord Stream 2 was under US sanctions. Authorities in Switzerland, where Nord Stream 2 was headquartered, said the company had laid off all employees and should file for bankruptcy.
Amid the energy crisis in Europe, Putin suggested that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz launch Nord Stream -2″, but he considered the idea inappropriate. The German authorities have opposed this option, as they believe that the launch of the pipeline will increase the country's dependence on Russian gas and will be a “capitulation” after the sanctions that were imposed against Moscow. The Kremlin considers these sanctions illegal and emphasizes that they will primarily hit Europe itself.
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United States due to “hype” around the visit of Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, they are trying to divert public attention from internal problems and the situation in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sputnik radio.
“This is an absolute catastrophe that the United States themselves created with their own hands around Ukraine, the failure of everything that is connected in this regard in the European direction. <…> The situation of impasse required a sharp shift in the informational paradigm, which Pelosi did, — noted the diplomat.
Pelosi flew to Taiwan on the evening of August 2. She visited the Taiwanese parliament, met with President Tsai Ing-wen, and called the island “one of the freest societies in the world.” She explained that she visited Taiwan unannounced to show support for the “vibrant and dynamic” democracy in this country.
In Beijing, Pelosi was criticized even before the visit officially took place, and pointed out that the visit would undermine relations with Washington. After Pelosi landed at the Taipei airport, the Chinese military began a shooting exercise near the island, Taiwan responded by increasing its combat readiness. The Foreign Ministry decided that the United States was thus provoking China and trying to contain its rise.
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Foreign Minister Lavrov: Pelosi's visit to Taiwan is an attempt to show impunity According to Lavrov, the United States is acting on the principle of “what I want, I turn back”, including in the situation with Ukraine. The minister added that he sees “no reason to create such an irritant out of the blue”
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The visit of Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan reflects the desire of the United States to prove its impunity to everyone, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a press conference following talks with Myanmar Foreign Minister Wunna Maun Lwin, the broadcast was conducted by the department on Rutube.
“The fact that this reflects the very line that we are talking about in relation to the Ukrainian situation, I have no doubts” this desire to prove to everyone and all their impunity and to show their permissiveness: what I want, then I turn back, — he said, adding that he saw “no reason to create such a stimulus out of the blue.”
Pelosi flew to Taiwan on the evening of August 2 without warning. She visited the local parliament and met with the President of the Republic, head of the Democratic Progressive Party Tsai Ing-wen. Upon her arrival, Pelosi noted that she wanted to support the “bright and dynamic” democracy and confirm Washington's intention to support the island.
China, which criticized Washington at the stage of preparing the visit, accused the United States of provocation. The State Council of the country said that Taiwan “colluded with outside forces” and undermined the peaceful development of relations with mainland China. Beijing also warned that Pelosi's trip would also undermine Sino-American relations.
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After Pelosi's plane landed in Taipei, Chinese troops began firing exercises off the coast of Taiwan. In response, the republic increased the combat readiness of the army. The White House, in turn, admitted that Beijing may respond to US actions, although “China has no pretext for increasing aggressive actions or military activity in or around the Taiwan Strait.” Washington is not seeking to create a crisis around the island, the US administration added.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has already condemned the US actions and called Pelosi's trip a “provocation” aimed at containing China. The official representative of the department, Maria Zakharova, admitted that Washington thus wants to divert the attention of its citizens from internal problems, and the world community— from Ukraine.
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Ex-Chancellor Schroeder, after meeting with Putin, announced Russia's desire for negotiations on Ukraine Germany had previously made a “wise decision” in 2008 not allowing Ukraine to join NATO, Schroeder said. He is sure that “it will not work without negotiations” to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, and it would be absurd for Kyiv to retake Crimeas0.rbk.ru/v6_top_pics/resized/320xH/media/img/2/30/756595058182302.jpg 320w” media=”(max-width: 320px)” >
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During his visit to Russia, German ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder met with President Vladimir Putin. He spoke about this in an interview with n-tv.
The start of a special operation by Russia in Ukraine was the “mistake of the Russian government”, mutual concessions are needed to resolve the conflict, and the Kremlin would like to find a way out of the situation through negotiations, says Schroeder .
He recalled that Russia and Ukraine were negotiating in March, and the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain was the first diplomatic success between the parties, it can be developed. “Perhaps you can gradually expand it until a cease-fire,” he suggested.— It was a big mistake to denigrate possible concessions to Ukraine as a peace dictated by Russia in advance.
Schroeder said that Crimea is a Russian region with the exception of the Tatar minority, and therefore he considers the thesis about the possibility of Ukraine to return the peninsula by military means absurd. The situation that arose after the decision of Nikita Khrushchev to transfer the Crimea to the Ukrainian SSR can be resolved “with the passage of time”, Schroeder believes: “Maybe not in 99 years, like in Hong Kong, but in the next generation.”
” “It won't work without negotiations”, — emphasized the former head of the German government.
According to the ex-Chancellor of Germany, the situation with Donbass is more complicated. Schroeder explained that the Minsk agreements indicated that the region would remain part of Ukraine, but that the representatives of the Russian minority were to be guaranteed more rights. “But the Ukrainians even abolished bilingualism in the Donbass. To do this, it will be necessary to find a solution according to the model of the Swiss canton, — he believes.
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Schroeder believed that Angela Merkel, who held the post of German Chancellor in 2008, and the President of the Republic, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, made the right decision in 2008 not to allow Ukraine to join NATO. He noted that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also recognizes the existence of an alternative in this matter— “Ukraine's armed neutrality without NATO membership, like Austria.”
Distancing from Putin will not do any good, the German ex-chancellor is sure. “I made decisions and I stick to them, and I made it clear that maybe I could be useful again. So why should I apologize? he asked.
The ex-chancellor also called for the commissioning of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. in order to avoid an energy crisis this coming winter. According to him, a different development of the situation threatens to “collide with the consequences,” reports Bloomberg. During the conversation, Schroeder said that he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to Moscow.
Schroeder's visit to Moscow at the end of July was reported by n-tv, in an interview with a TV channel correspondent in the Russian capital, he said that he had come on vacation for a few days. The journalist pointed out to the politician that he was located near the headquarters of the oil company Rosneft, to which he replied: “Really? Oh yes, that's right, you're right. At the same time, Schroeder's wife noted that he was not on vacation, but was negotiating on energy issues. The ex-chancellor intends to meet with Putin to discuss the situation in Ukraine as part of a mediation effort to end hostilities, unnamed sources told Politico.
On July 27, the Kremlin announced that Putin had not met with Schroeder, official Berlin called the politician's trip to Moscow his personal affair.
Schröder headed the German government from 1998 to 2005. In Germany, he was criticized more than once for his ties with Russia. In early March, Chancellor Olaf Scholz urged Schröder to step down from all positions in Russian state-owned companies, he at that time headed the board of directors of Rosneft, and was also chairman of the shareholders' committee of Nord Stream 2 AG. In May, he resigned from the board of directors of Rosneft, and later turned down an offer to join the board of directors of Gazprom.
The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry noted that a number of Western partners of Kyiv began to experience “itching”; on the issue of negotiations with Russia due to the approach of winter. “We continue to very calmly explain to them why their hope for a constructive Russian position is not true,” — said Minister Dmitry Kuleba. He called first to “change the situation at the front,” since the course of negotiations depends on this.
The head of the Ukrainian delegation, David Arakhamia, also admitted that the dialogue could resume after Kyiv achieves a strong negotiating position. It depends on the supply of Western weapons, he noted.
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The dyer was put on the wanted list in the case of discrediting the Armed Forces. He said that his accounts in rubles, dollars, euros, Israeli shekels and UAE dirhams were arrested webp 673w” type=”image/webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
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Journalist and media manager Ilya Krasilshchik, against whom a criminal case was initiated for discrediting the Armed Forces, announced the arrest their bank accounts.
“The accounts were arrested yesterday. Today the manager of TinkoffBank calls and offers to develop an investment strategy for me. Please invest my minus 7.5 million in government bonds, — he wrote on Twitter. The journalist published a screenshot showing that not only his ruble account was arrested, but also his accounts in dollars, euros, Israeli shekels and UAE dirhams.
Information about the initiation of a criminal case against Dyer appeared on April 22. On July 7, information appeared in the database of the Ministry of Internal Affairs that the journalist was wanted.
The dyer then explained to RBC that he was put on the wanted list for the post about Bucha.
After reports of criminal prosecution, Dyer wrote on Telegram that he was finally leaving Yandex. “We have been planning my exit from Yandex for a month and a half. But I think that after today's news, I should somehow decide on this faster. As of today, I no longer work for the company (officially, I haven't really done anything since February)”, — then he said.
In November 2021, Dyer resigned as head of Yandex.Lavka. Speaking about his decision, he explained: “It’s one thing — build a new service (and here my media experience suddenly came in handy), and another thing— make the perfect everyday service. Here, as the journalist admitted, his “superpowers end.” In Yandex.Lavka itself then it was explained that the Dyer would move away from the operational management of the service and focus on launching new projects within the company.
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From July 2008 to June 2013 Dyer was the editor-in-chief of the Afisha publication. In 2014, he became the publisher of Meduza. (recognized in Russia as a foreign media agent). He left the project in 2019 and in the same year moved to work at Yandex, where he took on the company's international projects and headed the Yandex.Lavka food delivery service.
Human rights activist Pavel Chikov said in July that that Dyer is abroad.
In parallel with the case against Dyer, under the same article, a criminal case was initiated against oppositionist Vladimir Kara-Murza (recognized as a foreign agent), who was detained in Moscow and arrested. According to article 207.3. The Criminal Code of Russia (public dissemination of deliberately false information about the use of the Armed Forces, the exercise by state bodies of their powers) threatens him with a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison if the court decides that his actions entailed grave consequences.
On July 27, lawyer Vadim Prokhorov announced that another criminal case had been opened against Kara-Murza under Art. 284.1 of the Criminal Code on the activities of an “undesirable organization”.
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German Chancellor Scholz: there are no obstacles to sending turbines for Nord Stream to Russia Russia can get a turbine for Nord Stream, there are no problems for this, Scholz assured. He admitted that interruptions in gas supplies would still occur. Siemens said that they did not receive customs documents from Moscow
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Turbine for Nord Stream gas pipeline ready to ship to Russia at any time, there is no reason for problems with this issue. This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the Siemens Energy plant in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Reuters reports. The chancellor examined the turbine, which is located in this plant.
He noted that the transportation of the turbine is a very simple matter, if “Gazprom” really wants it. Even if the turbine is transported to Russia, there may still be interruptions in gas supplies in the future, the chancellor believes. Germany should expect that gas contracts will no longer be fulfilled, Scholz warned. “Non-fulfillment of contracts for the supply of gas has no technical reasons”, — he stressed.
According to the chancellor, there has been an impulse in Germany to reduce gas consumption, the inhabitants of the republic are preparing to save fuel.
Siemens Energy previously noted its readiness to send the turbine to Russia, the company called the lack of customs documents an obstacle, they should be provided by Gazprom. Official Berlin provided the necessary documentation for the transportation of the turbine back in mid-July, emphasized Siemens Energy. Reuters wrote that the turbine was stuck in Germany because Russia did not give formal permission to import the turbine into its territory.
The Russian side rejected these data. “This is complete nonsense, because Siemens knows very well where this turbine is installed. That is, this is just an absurd message from the sources,»,— appreciated the representative of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov.
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In June Gazprom twice reduced gas supplies via Nord Stream, explaining the situation by the absence of this turbine, first from 167 million to 100 million cubic meters. m of gas per day, then another third. She was taken to Canada for repairs, it was difficult to return the equipment due to sanctions against Russia. The company also stopped pumping due to preventive maintenance, resuming it in the same volume as before maintenance. By the end of July, gas pumping had fallen to 35 million cubic meters. m, which is 20% of the design capacity of the gas pipeline.
After German requests, Canada agreed to return the turbine, a decision that drew criticism from the Ukrainian authorities, President Volodymyr Zelensky called the incident a “dangerous concession”. According to Scholz, the “Kremlin's bluff” was uncovered in Ottawa; and eliminated the reason for Moscow to cut gas supplies.
Berlin and Siemens Energy rejected the explanations of the Russian side, believing that the pumping was reduced for political reasons, not technical reasons. “Even if it were, it would never justify such a large reduction in gas flow,” — noted the chief executive of Siemens Energy Joe Kezer. German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck admitted that a gas shortage could trigger a suspension of all market processes in Germany, calling such a scenario “catastrophic.” The accusations were denied in Moscow.
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EU asks importers to stipulate absence of Russian oil in blends in contracts The EU recommended that importers stipulate in contracts suppliers' liability for incorrect statements about the composition of oil. In December, a partial oil embargo will come into force, and mixtures with a Russian component will also be banned ” type=”image/webp” media=”(max-width: 320px) and (min-resolution: 192dpi)” >
The European Union recommended that importers prescribe the absence of the Russian component in mixtures in oil supply contracts. Notice published in the Official Journal of the EU.
“Importers are advised to include a clause in the sales contract whereby the exporter confirms that the oil being sold does not contain Russian oil and that in this case the exporter is contractually liable for any incorrect statements,” — the notice says.
The EU also recommended that economic operators importing crude oil and oil products take all necessary measures to ensure that raw materials subject to anti-Russian sanctions are not imported. “[Prove the presence or absence of Russian oil in the mixture] can be done by various means, such as evidence of the origin of the oil loaded on the ship, or, if possible, using the results of chemical analyzes,” — The document says.
In early June, the European Union imposed another package of sanctions against Russia, which included a partial embargo on Russian oil supplies. It concerns maritime shipments and will come into force in December.
In early July, the EU clarified the imposed sanctions. It turned out that not only oil from Russia in its pure form, but also as part of mixtures— so-called blends, the use of which is quite popular in Europe. If Russian and non-Russian oil is mixed in the batch, then it will be completely banned. The exception will be cases where the supplier can clearly show which part of the batch was not produced in Russia,— then this part will be allowed on the European market.
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Head of the Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Drobinin: the era of cooperation between Russia and the West is over There will be no return to the level of relations until February 24, Russia has entered an acute phase of confrontation with an aggressive alliance of unfriendly countries, the diplomat wrote and urged to overcome the “friendly takeover paradigm” of the West
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The era of cooperation with the West has come to an end, there will be no return to the situation before February 24 in relations with Europe and the United States, Alexei Drobinin, director of the foreign policy planning department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, wrote in the article “History Lessons and the Image of the Future: Reflections on Russia's Foreign Policy” for International Affairs.
“Regardless of the duration and outcome of the special military operation [in Ukraine], it can already be stated that the thirty-year era of generally constructive, albeit not problematic, cooperation with the West has irrevocably ended,” — he thinks.
Now Russia has the opportunity to finally get rid of illusions and go “beyond the “friendly takeover” paradigm that the West adhered to after 1992,” the diplomat said.
“It is clear that there will be no return to the situation before February 24 in relations with the countries of North America and Europe. <…> Russia has entered an acute phase of confrontation with an aggressive alliance of unfriendly states led by the United States. Enemy target— inflict a strategic defeat on our country, eliminating it as a geopolitical competitor, — he concluded.
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The ship Razoni arrived in Istanbul with a cargo of 26,000 tons of grain. This is the first ship that passed from Odessa as part of the “grain deal”. On Wednesday morning, the parties to the agreements should begin to inspect it: Turkey, Russia and Ukraine
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Russian troops destroyed a warehouse of foreign weapons and ammunition that arrived in Ukraine from Poland, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Telegram.
“High-precision long-range air-launched missiles in the area of the settlement of Radekhiv, Lviv region, destroyed a storage base with foreign-made weapons and ammunition received by the Kyiv regime from Poland” & mdash; said the department.
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The statement by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu about the destruction of six HIMARS multiple rocket launchers (MLRS) in Ukraine is not true, says Pentagon spokesman Todd Bressail. According to him, Ukrainian forces use “each of the MLRS systems provided by the United States, its allies and partners.”
This is how the Pentagon reacted to Shoigu's words. The day before, he said that since the start of the special operation, Russia has destroyed six launchers and over 200 HIMARS MLRS missiles in Ukraine, as well as 33 American-made M777 howitzers and five launchers of the Harpoon anti-ship missile system. In addition, over the past two weeks, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have lost 396 Javelin and NLAW anti-tank missile systems, 125 Stinger-type man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS), the minister added.
US President Joe Biden announced the transfer of HIMARS systems to Ukraine in early July. In total, Kyiv will receive 20 such MLRS, of which 12 have already been delivered. The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine promised that they would not use the systems for attacks on Russian territory, but at the same time they allowed their use on targets in the Crimea.
In turn, Deputy Head of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned that when trying to use American MLRS against Russian territories Moscow “will act to kill” decision-making centers that “are not even located on the territory of Kyiv.”
The Russian authorities have repeatedly criticized the West for supplying weapons to Ukraine. According to Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, “the continued pumping of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and national battalions with American and NATO weapons <…> only prolongs the agony of the regime in Kyiv, prolonging the conflict and multiplying the victims.
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the storage base with the information received by the Kyiv regime was destroyed near the village of Radekhiv, Lviv region of Ukraine from Poland with weapons and ammunition of foreign production. Russian troops attacked with high-precision long-range air-launched missiles.
And also, as Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov, official representative of the Russian Ministry of Defense, pointed out, four depots of missile and artillery weapons and ammunition were destroyed. The storage of fuel for military equipment was liquidated.
In addition, Russian troops managed to hit three command posts, including a battalion of the 72nd mechanized brigade and the 65th mechanized brigade. The manpower and military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 133 districts were liquidated.
The day before, on August 2, it was reported that the Russian Aerospace Forces attacked the bases of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near the settlements of Merefa and Chuguev in the Kharkiv region with high-precision weapons. As a result of the strikes, up to 500 soldiers of the Ukrainian army were eliminated.
In addition, a significant amount of military equipment was destroyed during the strike, Konashenkov shared the details.
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The Kyiv authorities are not trusted in the United States and they fear the flight of Vladimir Zelensky from the Ukrainian political scene. This opinion was expressed on Wednesday in his telegram channel by the head of the commission of the Federation Council for the protection of the state sovereignty of the Russian Federation, Andrei Klimov.
“Washington has never trusted anyone,” the senator said. – Especially to some Ukrainian actor.
According to Klimov, “the only thing that Pan Zelensky was hired for” in Washington was “to betray the interests of Ukraine and its people for the sake of the US victory over Russia.”
The legislator said that Zelensky first betrayed the interests of his voters , residents of Ukraine, doing exactly the opposite in terms of their own election promises.
The former comedian then staged a pessimistic comedy in his country's domestic politics. He finally surrendered the “square” to Washington after the election of US President Joe Biden, refused to renew the key cooperation agreement with Russia, tore the Minsk agreements, severed diplomatic relations with Moscow, and also helped the North Atlantic Alliance start an all-out hybrid war with the Russian Federation.
“Zelensky betrayed the true national interests of his country more than all his predecessors in the presidency put together,” Klimov said.
He also said that the President of Ukraine “now personally oversees the massacres of Ukrainian citizens and scandalous funeral of Ukrainian statehood.”
According to the parliamentarian, Zelensky is not trusted in the White House and the Capitol because he is a traitor by nature, which was specially selected there.
Zelensky’s guard in Kyiv, as well as the “Anglo-Saxon special services”, according to Klimov, “not so much protecting the comedian who has played for the presidency” from the Russians “, but from the fact that this showman does not draped from the Ukrainian political scene.”
However, as the Russian politician noted, Zelensky has nowhere to run – “unless he is captured.”
