🇨🇳 China completes construction of its longest undersea oil and gas pipeline
The Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation has recently finished construction a new pipeline which now links an offshore extraction platform operating at an undersea natural gas field in the South China Sea with an "onshore receiving station" on the Hainan Island.
According to Chinese media, the 115.5-kilometer pipeline became a "key transmission project" that now links the offshore extraction platform with the "onshore receiving station."
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The Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation has recently finished construction a new pipeline which now links an offshore extraction platform operating at an undersea natural gas field in the South China Sea with an "onshore receiving station" on the Hainan Island.
According to Chinese media, the 115.5-kilometer pipeline became a "key transmission project" that now links the offshore extraction platform with the "onshore receiving station."
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💬 "They need, in many ways a Ukrainian defeat"
In latest episode of our New Rules show, we were joined by Scott Ritter, an ex-US Marine intelligence officer, who explains why NATO knew the Ukrainian counteroffensive would fail from the start.
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❗️Russia's MoD briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ The Ukrainian Armed Forces continued to attempt offensive operations in the DPR, near Krasny Liman and in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces repelled two attacks in the south of the DPR and in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️ Russia also repelled ten attacks in the Artemovsk area;
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces repelled four attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the areas of Avdeevka, Maryinka, Pervomaisky;
▪️ Russian troops stopped the activities of two Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Serebryansky forest area;
▪️ The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the south of the DPR and in the Zaporozhye region amounted to over 170 soldiers;
▪️ The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 430 soldiers in the DPR;
▪️ Russian troops destroyed up to 130 Ukrainian servicemen near Krasny Liman;
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces destroyed up to 25 military units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kupyansk;
▪️ Russian air defense systems intercepted a Tochka-U missile and a MLRS HIMARS projectile of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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▪️ The Ukrainian Armed Forces continued to attempt offensive operations in the DPR, near Krasny Liman and in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces repelled two attacks in the south of the DPR and in the Zaporozhye region;
▪️ Russia also repelled ten attacks in the Artemovsk area;
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces repelled four attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the areas of Avdeevka, Maryinka, Pervomaisky;
▪️ Russian troops stopped the activities of two Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Serebryansky forest area;
▪️ The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the south of the DPR and in the Zaporozhye region amounted to over 170 soldiers;
▪️ The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 430 soldiers in the DPR;
▪️ Russian troops destroyed up to 130 Ukrainian servicemen near Krasny Liman;
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces destroyed up to 25 military units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kupyansk;
▪️ Russian air defense systems intercepted a Tochka-U missile and a MLRS HIMARS projectile of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
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🇷🇺 Putin reveals that he keeps a close eye on ongoing special operation
Speaking with a Russian reporter this week, Putin stated that his work day starts and ends with issues related to the military operation in Ukraine, holding meetings and making phone calls related to that matter.
💬 "Of course, it's my first priority. That's how the day begins and that's how it ends," Putin said.
The Russian president also mentioned that he takes a keen interest in the situation with Russia's military-industrial complex, frequently discussing matters of weaponry production with the heads of Russian defense contractors.
💬 "There are conferences, meetings, talks on the phone, discussions about the production, which is being set up, of the military-industrial complex, with the directors of enterprises, with the heads of companies, with those who use these forces and means, these technical means, these armaments. We talk about their effectiveness, about where and what still needs to be improved and what is lacking. We talk about how, in what ways, at what pace, at what rate we need to increase our efforts," Putin said.
According to Putin, such conversations are usually related to the overall efficiency of arms manufacturing and to the aspects the military-industrial sphere that require improvement.
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Speaking with a Russian reporter this week, Putin stated that his work day starts and ends with issues related to the military operation in Ukraine, holding meetings and making phone calls related to that matter.
💬 "Of course, it's my first priority. That's how the day begins and that's how it ends," Putin said.
The Russian president also mentioned that he takes a keen interest in the situation with Russia's military-industrial complex, frequently discussing matters of weaponry production with the heads of Russian defense contractors.
💬 "There are conferences, meetings, talks on the phone, discussions about the production, which is being set up, of the military-industrial complex, with the directors of enterprises, with the heads of companies, with those who use these forces and means, these technical means, these armaments. We talk about their effectiveness, about where and what still needs to be improved and what is lacking. We talk about how, in what ways, at what pace, at what rate we need to increase our efforts," Putin said.
According to Putin, such conversations are usually related to the overall efficiency of arms manufacturing and to the aspects the military-industrial sphere that require improvement.
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💬 "Reality will crush rhetoric every step of the way"
On the latest episode of New Rules podcast, Scott Ritter says that no amount of "words coming out of a NATO summit in Vilnius" will change the reality on the battlefield.
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On the latest episode of New Rules podcast, Scott Ritter says that no amount of "words coming out of a NATO summit in Vilnius" will change the reality on the battlefield.
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🇦🇺 Taipei urges Australia to send military attaché to Taiwan
💬 "I think it is very important when the Australian government is paying so much more attention to the regional security issues for the two countries to be able to share their observations, their assessment of the situation," Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told The Australian media.
The report specified that the United States, Japan and Singapore have long placed their attaches on the island in order to maintain communication with Taiwanese intelligence services.
Wu added that Taiwan also wanted to send a military attache to the Canberra office.
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💬 "I think it is very important when the Australian government is paying so much more attention to the regional security issues for the two countries to be able to share their observations, their assessment of the situation," Taiwanese Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told The Australian media.
The report specified that the United States, Japan and Singapore have long placed their attaches on the island in order to maintain communication with Taiwanese intelligence services.
Wu added that Taiwan also wanted to send a military attache to the Canberra office.
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📹 Consequences of a Ukrainian MLRS strike in the center of Donetsk on Sunday
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Meets Chinese Foreign Minister in Beijing
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang exchanged views on a number of issues in Beijing on Sunday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
"On June 25, 2023, a member of China's State Council, Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko in Beijing and exchanged views with him on Sino-Russian relations and international and regional issues of mutual interest," the ministry said in a statement.
No further details of the meeting were given.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang exchanged views on a number of issues in Beijing on Sunday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
"On June 25, 2023, a member of China's State Council, Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko in Beijing and exchanged views with him on Sino-Russian relations and international and regional issues of mutual interest," the ministry said in a statement.
No further details of the meeting were given.
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💬 "Turning F-16s over to the Ukrainians isn't doing them any favors"
On the latest episode of the New Rules podcast, Scott Ritter explains why F-16 deliveries to Kiev will condemn Ukrainian pilots to death.
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Musk vs Zuckerberg: Cage fight ‘might actually happen’, Tesla CEO says
Amidst reports of Meta planning to launch a rival platform to Twitter called Threads, Elon Musk has expressed his willingness to train for a proposed MMA cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg.
Musk tweeted that he would start training if the fight were to happen and warned that it could go badly for Zuckerberg if the Twitter owner takes it seriously.
The exchange began when Musk stated he would be up for a cage fight, and Zuckerberg responded with a challenge to specify the location.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed Zuckerberg's seriousness about the fight, and Musk jokingly mentioned the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas, suggesting it as a potential venue.
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Amidst reports of Meta planning to launch a rival platform to Twitter called Threads, Elon Musk has expressed his willingness to train for a proposed MMA cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg.
Musk tweeted that he would start training if the fight were to happen and warned that it could go badly for Zuckerberg if the Twitter owner takes it seriously.
The exchange began when Musk stated he would be up for a cage fight, and Zuckerberg responded with a challenge to specify the location.
A Meta spokesperson confirmed Zuckerberg's seriousness about the fight, and Musk jokingly mentioned the UFC Octagon in Las Vegas, suggesting it as a potential venue.
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📹 UAF armored vehicles hit by a Ka-52 reconnaissance attack helicopter (video by Russian MoD)
Ka-52 crews detected the movement of UAF armored vehicles and destroyed the target with a guided missile.
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Ka-52 crews detected the movement of UAF armored vehicles and destroyed the target with a guided missile.
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US concerns about stalled Ukrainian counteroffensive ‘surely not vote of approval’
The slow progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces has raised concerns in Washington, with Kiev fearing a potential halt in US military supplies if Joe Biden fails to win the 2024 election, according to analyst Mark Sleboda.
A US military official noted that the counteroffensive is falling short of expectations, while Russian forces have displayed greater competence than anticipated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's acknowledgment of the slower progress suggests that the Ukrainian regime is attempting to mitigate the situation.
Sleboda believes that Kiev's concerns over potential changes in US military assistance due to a change in presidency are unwarranted, as the president's influence over foreign and military policy is limited.
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The slow progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces has raised concerns in Washington, with Kiev fearing a potential halt in US military supplies if Joe Biden fails to win the 2024 election, according to analyst Mark Sleboda.
A US military official noted that the counteroffensive is falling short of expectations, while Russian forces have displayed greater competence than anticipated.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's acknowledgment of the slower progress suggests that the Ukrainian regime is attempting to mitigate the situation.
Sleboda believes that Kiev's concerns over potential changes in US military assistance due to a change in presidency are unwarranted, as the president's influence over foreign and military policy is limited.
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China backs Russia's efforts to stabilize situation amid Wagner events
Beijing has expressed support for Moscow's efforts to stabilize the situation in Russia amid recent developments involving the Wagner Group private military company (PMC) and its head Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
"The Chinese side expressed support for the efforts of the leadership of the Russian Federation to stabilize the situation in the country in connection with the events of June 24 and reaffirmed its interest in strengthening the unity and further prosperity of Russia," the ministry said following a Sunday meeting of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing.
The Russian ministry stressed that Moscow and Beijing are bound by "trust-based" relations.
"The sides praised the current state of Russian-Chinese relations and confirmed readiness for joint efforts to steadily strengthen them," the statement read.
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Beijing has expressed support for Moscow's efforts to stabilize the situation in Russia amid recent developments involving the Wagner Group private military company (PMC) and its head Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
"The Chinese side expressed support for the efforts of the leadership of the Russian Federation to stabilize the situation in the country in connection with the events of June 24 and reaffirmed its interest in strengthening the unity and further prosperity of Russia," the ministry said following a Sunday meeting of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing.
The Russian ministry stressed that Moscow and Beijing are bound by "trust-based" relations.
"The sides praised the current state of Russian-Chinese relations and confirmed readiness for joint efforts to steadily strengthen them," the statement read.
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North Korea supports Russia's leadership in situation with Wagner mutiny attempt
North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Im Chon Il met with Russian Ambassador in Pyongyang Alexander Matsegora on Sunday and expressed his country's support for the Russian leadership during an attempted armed mutiny by the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), the North Korean news agency reported.
"Im Chon Il, vice foreign minister of the DPRK, met with Alexandr Matsegora, Russian ambassador to the DPRK [North Korea], on June 25 ... During the talk, Im Chon Il expressed firm belief that the recent armed rebellion in Russia would be successfully put down in conformity with the aspiration and will of the Russian people, saying the DPRK will strongly support any option and decision by the Russian leadership," media reported.
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North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Im Chon Il met with Russian Ambassador in Pyongyang Alexander Matsegora on Sunday and expressed his country's support for the Russian leadership during an attempted armed mutiny by the Wagner Group private military company (PMC), the North Korean news agency reported.
"Im Chon Il, vice foreign minister of the DPRK, met with Alexandr Matsegora, Russian ambassador to the DPRK [North Korea], on June 25 ... During the talk, Im Chon Il expressed firm belief that the recent armed rebellion in Russia would be successfully put down in conformity with the aspiration and will of the Russian people, saying the DPRK will strongly support any option and decision by the Russian leadership," media reported.
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The situation at the frontline in the Zaporozhye region remains stable and Ukrainian troops have not made any significant advances, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik.
"The frontline in the Zaporozhye region is stable and is under the control of our troops. The enemy is making attempts to advance, fighting is underway in the gray zone and on a small section of the first line of defense, where the enemy is trying to gain a foothold," Rogov said.
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"The frontline in the Zaporozhye region is stable and is under the control of our troops. The enemy is making attempts to advance, fighting is underway in the gray zone and on a small section of the first line of defense, where the enemy is trying to gain a foothold," Rogov said.
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Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF) are testing Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communications network in a bid to officially introduce the technology next fiscal year starting April 2024, a Japanese newspaper has cited unnamed government sources as saying.
The sources claimed that the service has been tested for the SDF’s land, sea and air forces since March with the system deployed in about ten locations and in training.
According to the insiders, although the Japanese Ministry of Defense already has access to communication satellites in geostationary orbit, using Starlink’s constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit would provide an additional layer of capability. The Defense Ministry has not commented on the matter yet.
The reported developments come after Musk’s SpaceX aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company said it had orbited 72 more Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 medium-lift launch vehicle.
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The sources claimed that the service has been tested for the SDF’s land, sea and air forces since March with the system deployed in about ten locations and in training.
According to the insiders, although the Japanese Ministry of Defense already has access to communication satellites in geostationary orbit, using Starlink’s constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit would provide an additional layer of capability. The Defense Ministry has not commented on the matter yet.
The reported developments come after Musk’s SpaceX aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company said it had orbited 72 more Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 medium-lift launch vehicle.
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🇷🇺 Behind the scenes: Russia’s MoD shows how logistic specialists work in the field
The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing how logistics forces of Russia's Western Military District are working in the field to provide logistical support to the troops engaged in the special military operation.
In particular, logistics specialists cook food, bake bread and maintain bathing facilities, as well as provide repairs, maintenance and refueling for military vehicles in the field.
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The Russian Defense Ministry has released a video showing how logistics forces of Russia's Western Military District are working in the field to provide logistical support to the troops engaged in the special military operation.
In particular, logistics specialists cook food, bake bread and maintain bathing facilities, as well as provide repairs, maintenance and refueling for military vehicles in the field.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister expresses support to Lavrov amid Wagner mutiny attempt
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed support to Russia’s leadership in ensuring constitution order during a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Ministry informs.
The Saturday phone call was held at the initiative of the Iranian side.
"The Iranian side expressed support for the actions of the Russian leadership to ensure constitutional order," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Saturday statement.
The foreign ministers also discussed Russian-Iranian agenda and regional and international topics.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has expressed support to Russia’s leadership in ensuring constitution order during a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Ministry informs.
The Saturday phone call was held at the initiative of the Iranian side.
"The Iranian side expressed support for the actions of the Russian leadership to ensure constitutional order," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a Saturday statement.
The foreign ministers also discussed Russian-Iranian agenda and regional and international topics.
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'He speaks for us all': Blinken defends Biden's 'dictator' remark on Xi
Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that President Joe Biden's comment referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator" was not a mistake but a deliberate stance.
Blinken stated that the president speaks candidly and that the US will express views that China may not like.
Biden made the remark during a Democratic Party fundraiser in California, following Blinken's recent visit to Beijing, where some limited progress was reported amidst the "spy balloon" controversy.
This is not the first time Biden has made strong comments about China, as he has previously pledged to protect Taiwan militarily, despite China's claims over the island.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed that President Joe Biden's comment referring to Chinese President Xi Jinping as a "dictator" was not a mistake but a deliberate stance.
Blinken stated that the president speaks candidly and that the US will express views that China may not like.
Biden made the remark during a Democratic Party fundraiser in California, following Blinken's recent visit to Beijing, where some limited progress was reported amidst the "spy balloon" controversy.
This is not the first time Biden has made strong comments about China, as he has previously pledged to protect Taiwan militarily, despite China's claims over the island.
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FBI knew Hunter Biden's laptop was 'reliable' before smearing it as 'Russian disinfo'
In November 2019, the FBI verified the authenticity of Hunter Biden's laptop, confirming it as his.
The bureau found no evidence of fabrication or wrongdoing on the device, as per IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley's memo.
However, when the New York Post released its bombshell report in October 2020, both the FBI and intelligence chiefs dismissed the laptop's content as part of a "Russia's disinformation operation."
During 2020, the FBI warned Twitter about an alleged "Russian hack-and-leak" operation involving Hunter Biden. Twitter promptly banned the laptop story after communication from FBI Special Agent Elvis Chan.
Simultaneously, a top Biden campaign operative, Antony Blinken, sought assistance from former acting CIA Director Michael Morell to discredit the laptop saga. Morell testified that Blinken's outreach set in motion events leading to a public statement undermining the laptop story's credibility.
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In November 2019, the FBI verified the authenticity of Hunter Biden's laptop, confirming it as his.
The bureau found no evidence of fabrication or wrongdoing on the device, as per IRS whistleblower Gary Shapley's memo.
However, when the New York Post released its bombshell report in October 2020, both the FBI and intelligence chiefs dismissed the laptop's content as part of a "Russia's disinformation operation."
During 2020, the FBI warned Twitter about an alleged "Russian hack-and-leak" operation involving Hunter Biden. Twitter promptly banned the laptop story after communication from FBI Special Agent Elvis Chan.
Simultaneously, a top Biden campaign operative, Antony Blinken, sought assistance from former acting CIA Director Michael Morell to discredit the laptop saga. Morell testified that Blinken's outreach set in motion events leading to a public statement undermining the laptop story's credibility.
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📹 Ka-52 reconnaissance and attack helicopter crew destroys UAF armored personnel carrier and crew with guided missile
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