A delegation of former US officials has arrived in Taiwan
It includes former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg. During the visit, the delegation will meet Chief Executive Tsai Ing-wen and other officials and political leaders.
Earlier in the day, the Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly criticized the US for sending "a gravely wrong signal to the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted that Taiwan is an integral part of China and will not become a separate state but will rather return to China. He stressed that regional elections in Taiwan are a local matter for China.
On Saturday, the pro-American candidate from the Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, won the election of the head of the administration of Taiwan. However, the party failed to maintain a majority in the Legislative Yuan.
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It includes former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg. During the visit, the delegation will meet Chief Executive Tsai Ing-wen and other officials and political leaders.
Earlier in the day, the Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly criticized the US for sending "a gravely wrong signal to the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces." Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlighted that Taiwan is an integral part of China and will not become a separate state but will rather return to China. He stressed that regional elections in Taiwan are a local matter for China.
On Saturday, the pro-American candidate from the Democratic Progressive Party, Lai Ching-te, won the election of the head of the administration of Taiwan. However, the party failed to maintain a majority in the Legislative Yuan.
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The United States and UK striking Houthi positions in north of al Hudaydah province in Yemen, a military source told Sputnik.
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🗣 US allies don't want to risk it all against Yemen:
"European countries have the main staff of the Navy. Those people know how to calculate salvo model, they can know how to calculate probabilities. And after seeing the performance, especially of the US equipment in Ukraine, especially its air defense systems, they do not want to really risk it that much. That is why they just basically fell off. And it is also a military technical issue there. And they saw, especially when you look at the 'performances' of PAC-3s or NASAMS, all those air defense complexes, it's not impressive, to put it mildly. So, you know what? They probably have concluded that basically what they have in terms of air defense is not as good as it's usually advertised," military analyst Andrei Martyanov told the New Rules podcast.
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"European countries have the main staff of the Navy. Those people know how to calculate salvo model, they can know how to calculate probabilities. And after seeing the performance, especially of the US equipment in Ukraine, especially its air defense systems, they do not want to really risk it that much. That is why they just basically fell off. And it is also a military technical issue there. And they saw, especially when you look at the 'performances' of PAC-3s or NASAMS, all those air defense complexes, it's not impressive, to put it mildly. So, you know what? They probably have concluded that basically what they have in terms of air defense is not as good as it's usually advertised," military analyst Andrei Martyanov told the New Rules podcast.
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New Russian drones could be as good as fifth-generation fighter jets and on par with best US UAVs
The already formidable capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces are about to get further bolstered this year with the addition of new drones such as Lastochka (Swallow) strike drones, FPV drone Upyr and upgraded FPV drone Rusak, as well as the Zhuravel (Crane) UAV complex and “various kamikaze copters,” says Ret. Col. Andrei Koshkin, Soviet and Russian Army veteran and military expert.
According to him, some of the new drones’ technical characteristics are on par with those of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft, and others are no less formidable than the best drones the United States has to offer.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Prokhvatilov, senior research of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences, suggested that the newer models of Geranium drones of these Russian drones apparently sport anti-radar coating that makes them harder to detect and take down.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked the necessity of getting ahead of the enemy in the production of reconnaissance and attack drones. In addition, it is known that units of the Russian Armed Forces will receive several types of the newest drones during 2024.
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The already formidable capabilities of the Russian Armed Forces are about to get further bolstered this year with the addition of new drones such as Lastochka (Swallow) strike drones, FPV drone Upyr and upgraded FPV drone Rusak, as well as the Zhuravel (Crane) UAV complex and “various kamikaze copters,” says Ret. Col. Andrei Koshkin, Soviet and Russian Army veteran and military expert.
According to him, some of the new drones’ technical characteristics are on par with those of a fifth-generation fighter aircraft, and others are no less formidable than the best drones the United States has to offer.
“Obviously, all these drones are being tested on the battlefield and all recommendations made by their operators, all recommendations from soldiers in the field, their requirements for the drones – these recommendations are taken into account and get implemented in direct interaction mode,” he said while referring to drone development in Russia.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Prokhvatilov, senior research of the Russian Academy of Military Sciences, suggested that the newer models of Geranium drones of these Russian drones apparently sport anti-radar coating that makes them harder to detect and take down.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin remarked the necessity of getting ahead of the enemy in the production of reconnaissance and attack drones. In addition, it is known that units of the Russian Armed Forces will receive several types of the newest drones during 2024.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸 Latest updates on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict:
▪️Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip residents exceeds 23,968, according to the enclave's health ministry;
▪️Egypt and China agree to continue joint search for solution to Palestinian issue, according to Egyptian authorities;
▪️The number of trucks delivering aid from Egypt to the Gaza Strip approached 9,000;
▪️Israeli troops shoot dead Palestinians who broke through a West Bank checkpoint;
▪️Hezbollah secretary general says Israel will accept conditions of Palestinians if ‘war against [it] continues in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq’.
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▪️Death toll from Israeli strikes on Gaza Strip residents exceeds 23,968, according to the enclave's health ministry;
▪️Egypt and China agree to continue joint search for solution to Palestinian issue, according to Egyptian authorities;
▪️The number of trucks delivering aid from Egypt to the Gaza Strip approached 9,000;
▪️Israeli troops shoot dead Palestinians who broke through a West Bank checkpoint;
▪️Hezbollah secretary general says Israel will accept conditions of Palestinians if ‘war against [it] continues in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq’.
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French right-wing politician tears up EU flag, calls to leave the bloc
A rally of the Les Patriotes party took place in Paris, where party leader Florian Philippot tore the EU flag.
The French economy, following Germany, is in decline. Europe's largest economies are suffering from increased inflation and rising energy prices, which is forcing people to hold rallies and demonstrations showing their dissatisfaction with the current policies of their government.
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A rally of the Les Patriotes party took place in Paris, where party leader Florian Philippot tore the EU flag.
"We get rid of the blue star cloth in front of thousands of French people in the demonstration organized by Les Patriotes today!" he wrote on his X (former Twitter) account.
The French economy, following Germany, is in decline. Europe's largest economies are suffering from increased inflation and rising energy prices, which is forcing people to hold rallies and demonstrations showing their dissatisfaction with the current policies of their government.
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The United States and UK striking Houthi positions in north of al Hudaydah province in Yemen, a military source told Sputnik. Subscribe to @SputnikInt
The United States and its coalition partners did not conduct any strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen on Sunday, a US defense official told Sputnik.
Earlier in the day, a Yemeni military source told Sputnik that the US and UK military had launched another series of airstrikes on Houthi targets.
"There have been no US or coalition strikes today," the official said.
Earlier in the day, a Yemeni military source told Sputnik that the US and UK military had launched another series of airstrikes on Houthi targets.
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North Korea conducted a test-fire of an intermediate-range solid-fuel ballistic missile loaded with a hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead, reports Korean Central News Agency.
Previously North Korea has launched another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan.
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The test-fire was aimed at verifying the gliding and maneuvering characteristics of intermediate-range hypersonic maneuverable controlled warhead... was successfully conducted, says KCNA.
Previously North Korea has launched another ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan.
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Israel’s campaign in Gaza: 100 days and counting, with no victory over Hamas in sight
A hundred days after the launch of the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, it has become clear “to many Israelis,” and perhaps even to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that Tel Aviv’s stated goal of destroying Hamas is far from accomplished, says Dr. Lorenzo Trombetta, a Beirut-based scholar and analyst specializing in the Middle East.
While Israel’s victory is still nowhere in sight, what lies between victory and today for Netanyahu is “political survival,” which has probably become “the real objective” for him and his government, Dr. Trombetta suggests.
According to the scholar, the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip will result in a “sort of truce between Hamas and Israel,” with the Palestinian movement retaining a “physical presence” in the enclave while Israel “could maintain some partial control of key areas.”
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A hundred days after the launch of the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, it has become clear “to many Israelis,” and perhaps even to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that Tel Aviv’s stated goal of destroying Hamas is far from accomplished, says Dr. Lorenzo Trombetta, a Beirut-based scholar and analyst specializing in the Middle East.
While Israel’s victory is still nowhere in sight, what lies between victory and today for Netanyahu is “political survival,” which has probably become “the real objective” for him and his government, Dr. Trombetta suggests.
According to the scholar, the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip will result in a “sort of truce between Hamas and Israel,” with the Palestinian movement retaining a “physical presence” in the enclave while Israel “could maintain some partial control of key areas.”
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🇿🇦 🇮🇱 'A Courageous Step': Expert on Importance & Prospects of South Africa's ICJ Case Against Israel
The prospects for South Africa's genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Israel for its actions in the Palestinian Gaza Strip are promising, given the precedent set by The Gambia's successful case against Myanmar at the ICJ, Kelvin Mbatia Wachira, an advocate at the High Court of Kenya, told Sputnik Africa in a recent interview.
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The prospects for South Africa's genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Israel for its actions in the Palestinian Gaza Strip are promising, given the precedent set by The Gambia's successful case against Myanmar at the ICJ, Kelvin Mbatia Wachira, an advocate at the High Court of Kenya, told Sputnik Africa in a recent interview.
"I think, South Africa, has taken a courageous step," he said. "But we need to take into account that international politics do have a role to play in this particular case that is currently ongoing."
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Netanyahu's refusal to follow the US administration's requests on Israel's military operation in the Gaza Strip is causing growing frustration on the part of Joe Biden and other senior officials in Washington, the Axios news portal reported on Sunday, citing sources.
In particular, Israeli authorities continue to refuse to grant the Palestinian Authority access to its frozen tax revenues, while Netanyahu is also reluctant to seriously discuss the post-war plan of action. There are also growing concerns about the Jewish state continuing the active phase of its operation without moving to a lower intensity of hostilities, the report read.
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"The situation sucks and we are stuck. The president's patience is running out," a US official was quoted as saying by the news portal.
In particular, Israeli authorities continue to refuse to grant the Palestinian Authority access to its frozen tax revenues, while Netanyahu is also reluctant to seriously discuss the post-war plan of action. There are also growing concerns about the Jewish state continuing the active phase of its operation without moving to a lower intensity of hostilities, the report read.
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An attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack on targets on Russian territory using Tochka-U missiles was thwarted, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
It was added that three Tochka-U missiles were destroyed by air defense systems over Russia's Kursk region.
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It was added that three Tochka-U missiles were destroyed by air defense systems over Russia's Kursk region.
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The US Navy Destroyer Laboon has been subjected to a missile attack in the Red Sea, carried out by the Shiite movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) ruling in northern Yemen, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a social media post Monday.
The missile was fired Sunday at about 4:45 p.m. local time at the USS Laboon and shot down in the vicinity of the coast, CENTCOM specified.
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The missile was fired Sunday at about 4:45 p.m. local time at the USS Laboon and shot down in the vicinity of the coast, CENTCOM specified.
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A delegation of former US officials has arrived in Taiwan It includes former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg. During the visit, the delegation will meet Chief Executive Tsai Ing-wen and other officials…
The US delegation left the presidential palace after meeting with Taiwanese Chief Executive Tsai Ing-wen.
Previously, the delegation visited the headquarters of the Democratic Progressive Party following the victory of Lai Ching-te in regional elections.
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Previously, the delegation visited the headquarters of the Democratic Progressive Party following the victory of Lai Ching-te in regional elections.
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Germany preparing for NATO’s war with Russia after Ukraine’s defeat - Bild
Germany is gearing up for war between NATO’s forces and Russia, which could begin in the summer of 2025, writes Bild citing a “secret” Bundeswehr document.
According to the alleged scenario of the German Ministry of Defense, “on ‘Day X,’ NATO’s commander-in-chief will give the order to move 300,000 troops to the eastern flank, including 30,000 Bundeswehr soldiers,” the tabloid states.
The escalation could reportedly begin as early as February 2024, with the start of a Russian offensive against the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. By June of the same year, according to Bild, Russia will have forced Kiev’s military to retreat. The most likely location of a “clash” would be the so-called Suwalki Gap (Przesmyk Suwalski) located between Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad region. However, the authors of the report leave open the question of how this hypothetical escalation would end.
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Germany is gearing up for war between NATO’s forces and Russia, which could begin in the summer of 2025, writes Bild citing a “secret” Bundeswehr document.
According to the alleged scenario of the German Ministry of Defense, “on ‘Day X,’ NATO’s commander-in-chief will give the order to move 300,000 troops to the eastern flank, including 30,000 Bundeswehr soldiers,” the tabloid states.
The escalation could reportedly begin as early as February 2024, with the start of a Russian offensive against the positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. By June of the same year, according to Bild, Russia will have forced Kiev’s military to retreat. The most likely location of a “clash” would be the so-called Suwalki Gap (Przesmyk Suwalski) located between Belarus and Russia’s Kaliningrad region. However, the authors of the report leave open the question of how this hypothetical escalation would end.
President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized that Russia does not pose a threat to NATO or Europe. "[The US] was very frightened by Russia's rapprochement with Europe. It should be the masters there. It kept scaring ... evil Russia is threatening you. But I talked to many leaders and they tell me: 'Why are they scaring us? We understand that Russia is not going to fight with Europe.' Yes, we are not going to [fight] now," Putin said while presiding over a Russian Ministry of Defense meeting last month.
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The Republic of Nauru (island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean) has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan in line with the UN resolution that recognizes China as the sole legal government representing the whole of China and seeks to resume full diplomatic relations with China, the island country's government said on Monday.
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"The Government of the Republic of Nauru today announces that, in the best interests of the Republic and people of Nauru, we will be moving to the One-China Principle that is in line with UN Resolution 2758 which recognises the People's Republic of China (PRC) as the sole legal Government representing the whole of China and seeking resumption of full diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC)," the government wrote on social media.
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🇷🇺🇰🇵 North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui arrived in Moscow the day before on an official visit, the DPRK Embassy told Sputnik.
Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov is expected to have negotiations with the North Korean delegation, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier said.
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Russia's top diplomat Sergey Lavrov is expected to have negotiations with the North Korean delegation, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova earlier said.
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🚜🇩🇪 Large numbers of tractors began to arrive in Berlin overnight ahead of a large-scale demonstration of German agricultural workers. The rally at the Brandenburg Gate will be attended by thousands of farmers, representatives from the transport industry and other sectors, such as fishing and catering.
At least 5,000 tractors and agricultural machines from all over Germany are expected to attend the demonstration. Already on Monday night in the center of the German capital, police officers recorded the presence of about 240 tractors and 50 trucks.
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At least 5,000 tractors and agricultural machines from all over Germany are expected to attend the demonstration. Already on Monday night in the center of the German capital, police officers recorded the presence of about 240 tractors and 50 trucks.
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