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🇯🇵 Japan continues its militarization by building more and more US military bases
This time, construction of another new US military base in Okinawa will begin today and will take just over nine years, as stated by the Japanese government’s chief cabinet secretary.
In December, the Japanese authorities, without the consent of Okinawa Prefecture, approved the continuation of the construction of a US base in the area of the city of Nago in order to move the Futenma base there. Work on filling the seabed has already begun.
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This time, construction of another new US military base in Okinawa will begin today and will take just over nine years, as stated by the Japanese government’s chief cabinet secretary.
In December, the Japanese authorities, without the consent of Okinawa Prefecture, approved the continuation of the construction of a US base in the area of the city of Nago in order to move the Futenma base there. Work on filling the seabed has already begun.
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🌏 Vladimir Putin is 100 kilometers from the United States today
He flew to Russian Chukotka. From there to Alaska the distance is just a stone's throw away: 80 km across the Bering Strait and 3 km from Rotmanov Island.
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He flew to Russian Chukotka. From there to Alaska the distance is just a stone's throw away: 80 km across the Bering Strait and 3 km from Rotmanov Island.
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🇰🇵 Kim Jong-un has inspected the operation of the country's main military factories "to inspire workers to achieve production goals," KCNA reports.
The North Korean leader supervised affairs of the main military factories on site, where he was acquainted with the situation in the production of weapons and military equipment, media reported.
His inspections come amid new strains in relations with South Korea and artillery fire in border areas.
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The North Korean leader supervised affairs of the main military factories on site, where he was acquainted with the situation in the production of weapons and military equipment, media reported.
His inspections come amid new strains in relations with South Korea and artillery fire in border areas.
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US & China wrap up military talks at Pentagon for first time in 4 years
Michael Chase, deputy assistant secretary of defense for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia, has met with China's Major General Song Yanchao, according to US Defense Department readout.
The talks were held amid the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalization scandal which had raised questions about who was in charge of the nation's defense and security for over a week.
The US side claimed keeping lines of military communication open would “prevent competition from veering into conflict.” However, after the talks, China reiterated that the US should first put an end to its “provocative actions” in the South China Sea, abide by the One China principle, stop arming Taiwan, and not support Taiwanese self-proclamation attempts.
The military sit-down also came as Taiwan is holding regional leadership elections this weekend.
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Michael Chase, deputy assistant secretary of defense for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia, has met with China's Major General Song Yanchao, according to US Defense Department readout.
The talks were held amid the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin’s secret hospitalization scandal which had raised questions about who was in charge of the nation's defense and security for over a week.
The US side claimed keeping lines of military communication open would “prevent competition from veering into conflict.” However, after the talks, China reiterated that the US should first put an end to its “provocative actions” in the South China Sea, abide by the One China principle, stop arming Taiwan, and not support Taiwanese self-proclamation attempts.
The military sit-down also came as Taiwan is holding regional leadership elections this weekend.
“The United States should fully understand the root causes of the maritime and air security issues, strictly restrain its front-line forces, and stop hyping up [the issues],” China's Ministry of National Defense was cited as stating.
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Unrest in Ecuador: here what's happening in the country
▪️ Widespread turmoil has led to the closure of several businesses and malls in the capital due to looting, while some government officials have evacuated for their safety.
▪️ According to The Wall Street Journal, drug trafficking gangs are widening their control and competing for revenues. This has resulted in Ecuador having one of the world's highest murder rates, which is a trend that continues to rise.
▪️ Ecuadorian police are raising alarm that the recent prison break by the ringleader of "Los Choneros", who goes by the name of Fito, might be part of the gang's plan to regain control over the country's shadow economy and confront rivals.
▪️ At present, military vehicles are patrolling the streets of the capital.
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▪️ Widespread turmoil has led to the closure of several businesses and malls in the capital due to looting, while some government officials have evacuated for their safety.
▪️ According to The Wall Street Journal, drug trafficking gangs are widening their control and competing for revenues. This has resulted in Ecuador having one of the world's highest murder rates, which is a trend that continues to rise.
▪️ Ecuadorian police are raising alarm that the recent prison break by the ringleader of "Los Choneros", who goes by the name of Fito, might be part of the gang's plan to regain control over the country's shadow economy and confront rivals.
▪️ At present, military vehicles are patrolling the streets of the capital.
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The paratroopers launched 220 mm thermobaric missiles, after which the servicemen promptly shifted the combat vehicle into hiking mode and left the firing position under the cover of a fire support group. The enemy was eliminated in the early morning, at twilight.
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US intelligence agencies are again scaring people with alleged Russian interference in the presidential election. This time, the director of the US National Security Agency and the head of the FBI have spoken about the possibility of Moscow’s “influence.”
In their opinion, the conflict in Ukraine is only strengthening Moscow's desire to influence the situation in the US, and that this year is important for Russia.
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In their opinion, the conflict in Ukraine is only strengthening Moscow's desire to influence the situation in the US, and that this year is important for Russia.
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WATCH LIVE: Putin pays first-ever visit to Russia's Chukotka
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🇷🇺 Russian Black Sea Fleet Marines destroy temporary deployment point of Ukrainian forces on right bank of Dnepr River
Having received exact target coordinates, the artillerymen promptly aimed their guns and destroyed the enemy with 122 mm shells from a D-30 howitzer. The Marines had only a few minutes to carry out their work in order to remain unnoticed by Ukrainian units stationed on the right bank of the Dnepr River.
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Having received exact target coordinates, the artillerymen promptly aimed their guns and destroyed the enemy with 122 mm shells from a D-30 howitzer. The Marines had only a few minutes to carry out their work in order to remain unnoticed by Ukrainian units stationed on the right bank of the Dnepr River.
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