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❗️ German Defense Minister Lambrecht asked Chancellor Scholz to accept her resignation, report says
❗️ German Chancellor Scholz accepted the resignation of Defense Minister Lambrecht and will present a new candidate in a timely manner, Berlin has said
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Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum to Take Place in Davos From January 16-20
The 53rd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will take place in Davos on Monday and will continue through January 20.
The main issues on the agenda of the forum will be the energy and food crises, high global inflation, investments in emerging technology, as well as current geopolitical risks for the world's economy.
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The 53rd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum will take place in Davos on Monday and will continue through January 20.
The main issues on the agenda of the forum will be the energy and food crises, high global inflation, investments in emerging technology, as well as current geopolitical risks for the world's economy.
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Ukraine is Test Lab for Western Weapons ‘In Every Sense’: Report
Ukraine has become a “testbed” for western weapons which do not always live up to expectations and may finally become a thing of the past, a US media outlet has reported.
The outlet claimed that the Ukrainian conflict “offered the United States and its allies a rare opportunity to study how their own weapons systems perform under intense use.”
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Ukraine has become a “testbed” for western weapons which do not always live up to expectations and may finally become a thing of the past, a US media outlet has reported.
The outlet claimed that the Ukrainian conflict “offered the United States and its allies a rare opportunity to study how their own weapons systems perform under intense use.”
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🇱🇰🧖♂️ Protesters in Jaffna, Sri Lanka allegedly pulled out shampoo when police opened fire with water cannons.
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❗️Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️In Kharkov region, Russian Army Aviation and artillery have neutralized units from the 92nd Mechanized Brigade and 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, two armored fighting vehicles and three motor vehicles have been eliminated.
▪️In the DPR, attacks launched by artillery units at the concentration of manpower from the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade and 125th Territorial Defence Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have resulted in the elimination of over 75 Ukrainian personnel, three tanks, five armored fighting vehicles and one pickup.
▪️Russian troops supported by airborne troops continue their offensive operations in the DPR. Over 50 Ukrainian personnel, one armored personnel carrier, and eight motor vehicles have been eliminated.
▪️Russian forces have launched strikes at the 65th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Zaporozhye region and 108th Territorial Defence Brigade in the DPR. Up to 30 Ukrainian personnel, one armored fighting vehicle and two pickups have been eliminated.
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▪️In Kharkov region, Russian Army Aviation and artillery have neutralized units from the 92nd Mechanized Brigade and 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Over 30 Ukrainian personnel, two armored fighting vehicles and three motor vehicles have been eliminated.
▪️In the DPR, attacks launched by artillery units at the concentration of manpower from the 95th Airborne Assault Brigade and 125th Territorial Defence Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine have resulted in the elimination of over 75 Ukrainian personnel, three tanks, five armored fighting vehicles and one pickup.
▪️Russian troops supported by airborne troops continue their offensive operations in the DPR. Over 50 Ukrainian personnel, one armored personnel carrier, and eight motor vehicles have been eliminated.
▪️Russian forces have launched strikes at the 65th Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Zaporozhye region and 108th Territorial Defence Brigade in the DPR. Up to 30 Ukrainian personnel, one armored fighting vehicle and two pickups have been eliminated.
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❗️Russian MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine: ▪️In Kharkov region, Russian Army Aviation and artillery have neutralized units from the 92nd Mechanized Brigade and 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade of the Armed Forces…
▪️ Aviation, missile troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised a depot of ordnance, military and special hardware of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Krasny Liman in the DPR, as well as a hangar with the military hardware of 9th Special Regiment of Ukrainian National Guard in Zaporozhye region and 79 artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware at 101 areas.
▪️ Counterbattery warfare operations have resulted in the destruction of: One Ukrainian Grad multiple-launch rocket system and 2A36 Giatsint-B howitzer near Avdeyevja, the DPR; One D-30 howitzer near Antonovka in the Donetsk People's Republic; One 2A65 Msta-B howitzer and 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer in Zaporozhye region; One 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer in Kherson region; Two US-manufactured AN/TPQ-37 and AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radars have been destroyed in the LPR and DPR.
▪️Air defense facilities have destroyed three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.
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▪️ Counterbattery warfare operations have resulted in the destruction of: One Ukrainian Grad multiple-launch rocket system and 2A36 Giatsint-B howitzer near Avdeyevja, the DPR; One D-30 howitzer near Antonovka in the Donetsk People's Republic; One 2A65 Msta-B howitzer and 2S3 Akatsiya self-propelled howitzer in Zaporozhye region; One 2S1 Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer in Kherson region; Two US-manufactured AN/TPQ-37 and AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radars have been destroyed in the LPR and DPR.
▪️Air defense facilities have destroyed three Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles.
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‘Persian Gulf Token’: Iran, Russia Reportedly Mull Creating Common Digital Currency
Moscow and Tehran are discussing the creation of a Persian Gulf token that could replace the dollar, the ruble and the rial in foreign trade transactions, a Russian media outlet has reported.
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Moscow and Tehran are discussing the creation of a Persian Gulf token that could replace the dollar, the ruble and the rial in foreign trade transactions, a Russian media outlet has reported.
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Large Hadron Collider Physicists Object to Co-Authorship With Russians, Report Suggests
Some physicists working at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have objected to co-authorship with Russian institutes and individuals engaged in experiments at the facility. The objections comes due to Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine, a British newspaper reported, citing sources.
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Some physicists working at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have objected to co-authorship with Russian institutes and individuals engaged in experiments at the facility. The objections comes due to Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine, a British newspaper reported, citing sources.
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Belarus, Russia Start Joint Air Force Exercise
Belarus and Russia have started a joint flight and tactical exercise of aviation units in the regional group of troops to improve their operational compatibility, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
"Today, a joint tactical flight exercise of aviation units of the Belarusian and Russian armed forces, which are part of the aviation component of the regional group of troops, started," the ministry said in the statement.
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Belarus and Russia have started a joint flight and tactical exercise of aviation units in the regional group of troops to improve their operational compatibility, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
"Today, a joint tactical flight exercise of aviation units of the Belarusian and Russian armed forces, which are part of the aviation component of the regional group of troops, started," the ministry said in the statement.
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🇪🇬 The joint Egyptian-English mission found a previously unknown ancient royal tomb in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor, according to the country’s authorities
▪️The royal tomb was discovered in an ancient site on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, 650 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt’s capital.
▪️Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that the recent discovery could be a tomb dating back to the 18th Dynasty of Pharaonic Egypt, which spanned from 1550/1549 BC to 1292 BC.
▪️The tomb is the latest discovery in a series of findings Egypt has recently publicized in a bid to revive its tourism sector, which heavily relies on the country’s ancient treasures
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▪️The royal tomb was discovered in an ancient site on the west bank of the Nile River in Luxor, 650 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt’s capital.
▪️Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that the recent discovery could be a tomb dating back to the 18th Dynasty of Pharaonic Egypt, which spanned from 1550/1549 BC to 1292 BC.
▪️The tomb is the latest discovery in a series of findings Egypt has recently publicized in a bid to revive its tourism sector, which heavily relies on the country’s ancient treasures
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🇷🇺🇹🇷 Putin held a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan.
What is worth knowing about the phone call between the two presidents?
▪️ Putin & Erdogan confirmed their intention for cooperation, talked about Russian gas supplies and the creation of regional gas hub in Turkey.
▪️ The two leaders discussed the situation around Ukraine, in particular, they touched upon the issue of the exchange of prisoners, primarily the wounded.
▪️ Putin drew Erdogan's attention to the destructive line of Kiev, which relies on the intensification of fighting.
▪️ Putin told Erdogan that an example of Kiev's hypocritical policy was the rejection of the proposal to cease fire for the period of Orthodox Christmas.
▪️ Putin and Erdogan considered the implementation of agreements on the export of grain from Ukraine and the supply of food and fertilizers from Russia.
▪️The two presidents discussed the normalization of Turkish-Syrian relations, noted the importance of the work of Russia, Turkey, Iran within the "Astana" framework.
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What is worth knowing about the phone call between the two presidents?
▪️ Putin & Erdogan confirmed their intention for cooperation, talked about Russian gas supplies and the creation of regional gas hub in Turkey.
▪️ The two leaders discussed the situation around Ukraine, in particular, they touched upon the issue of the exchange of prisoners, primarily the wounded.
▪️ Putin drew Erdogan's attention to the destructive line of Kiev, which relies on the intensification of fighting.
▪️ Putin told Erdogan that an example of Kiev's hypocritical policy was the rejection of the proposal to cease fire for the period of Orthodox Christmas.
▪️ Putin and Erdogan considered the implementation of agreements on the export of grain from Ukraine and the supply of food and fertilizers from Russia.
▪️The two presidents discussed the normalization of Turkish-Syrian relations, noted the importance of the work of Russia, Turkey, Iran within the "Astana" framework.
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🇷🇺 Russia’s special operation in Ukraine: See Sputnik’s map of the military situation
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S.Korean President's Approval Rating Drops Below 40%
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has dropped below 40% for the first time in five weeks. The drop comes following his remarks on North Korea and a dispute with Na Kyung-won, a potential candidate for the leadership in the ruling People Power Party (PPP), media reported on Monday, citing a Realmeter poll.
The survey conducted among 2,508 adults from January 9-13, showed that only 39.3% of South Korean citizens positively assessed Yoon's performance — a 1.6 percentage points decrease compared to the week before, South Korean news agency reported.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating has dropped below 40% for the first time in five weeks. The drop comes following his remarks on North Korea and a dispute with Na Kyung-won, a potential candidate for the leadership in the ruling People Power Party (PPP), media reported on Monday, citing a Realmeter poll.
The survey conducted among 2,508 adults from January 9-13, showed that only 39.3% of South Korean citizens positively assessed Yoon's performance — a 1.6 percentage points decrease compared to the week before, South Korean news agency reported.
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❗UK to deliver 100s more armored vehicles to Ukraine, including Bulldogs, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said
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Ukrainian Syndrome. Anatomy of a Modern Military Confrontation
Viktor Medvedchuk, a Ukrainian opposition figure, wrote an article explaining the roots of the ongoing conflict in the country. Walking the path of history, he presents some reasons and causes of the conflict from different perspectives.
How did the DPR and LPR save Ukraine from economic collapse in the 90s? What is the difference between the perception of the results of the Cold War in Russia and in the West? How did the West incite Ukraine to war? How was the opposition suppressed in Ukraine?
Medvedchuk also gives his thoughts on the prospects of the conflict - will it spill into Europe or end peacefully?
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Viktor Medvedchuk, a Ukrainian opposition figure, wrote an article explaining the roots of the ongoing conflict in the country. Walking the path of history, he presents some reasons and causes of the conflict from different perspectives.
How did the DPR and LPR save Ukraine from economic collapse in the 90s? What is the difference between the perception of the results of the Cold War in Russia and in the West? How did the West incite Ukraine to war? How was the opposition suppressed in Ukraine?
Medvedchuk also gives his thoughts on the prospects of the conflict - will it spill into Europe or end peacefully?
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Russian Fighter Escorts German Spy Plane Over Baltic Sea: Defense Ministry
Russian Su-27 fighters were scrambled to escort a German Orion reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, which was trying to approach the Russian border, the Russian Defense Ministry's National Defense Control Center (NDCC) said on Monday.
According to the NDCC, Russian airspace control detected an air target approaching the Russian border over the Baltic Sea. To identify it and prevent the breach, a Su-27 fighter from the air defense forces of the Baltic Fleet was scrambled.
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Russian Su-27 fighters were scrambled to escort a German Orion reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, which was trying to approach the Russian border, the Russian Defense Ministry's National Defense Control Center (NDCC) said on Monday.
According to the NDCC, Russian airspace control detected an air target approaching the Russian border over the Baltic Sea. To identify it and prevent the breach, a Su-27 fighter from the air defense forces of the Baltic Fleet was scrambled.
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True Identity of Extinct Prehistoric Flower Uncovered by Scientists
The real nature of a specimen of a flower from millions of years ago whose fossilized remains managed to “survive” until this day has finally been determined by researchers from the Natural History Museum in Berlin and the University of Vienna.
The flower, trapped in a blob of amber, was originally found over 150 years ago in an area near the Baltic Sea that eventually became part of Russia’s Kaliningrad region, and was initially described in 1872 as Stewartia kowalewskii, a now-extinct flowering evergreen.
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The real nature of a specimen of a flower from millions of years ago whose fossilized remains managed to “survive” until this day has finally been determined by researchers from the Natural History Museum in Berlin and the University of Vienna.
The flower, trapped in a blob of amber, was originally found over 150 years ago in an area near the Baltic Sea that eventually became part of Russia’s Kaliningrad region, and was initially described in 1872 as Stewartia kowalewskii, a now-extinct flowering evergreen.
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