Internet, the Red Sea and the Houthis

Sputnik has prepared a special video explaining the connection between global Internet traffic and the Red Sea, as well as answering the question of whether the Houthis will target the cables.

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Elon Musk was anonymously sent the "Standards of Inclusivity" by Disney.

In the list:

- At least 50% of producers, writers and other employees of the film studio should be from "underrepresented groups" (including black and LGBT people*);

- 50% or more of the screen time should be given to people from "underrepresented groups"; the proportion of similar main characters and the actors playing them should be the same;

- such actors must be promoted to roles that will allow them to advance in their careers;

- When applying for a job, candidates should not be asked about their race, gender, gender identity, age, or medical conditions.

Musk has offered legal assistance to anyone who has been discriminated against by Disney.

* LGBT has been recognized by the Russian Supreme Court as an extremist movement

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❗️The Russian Forces Struck Ukrainian Military-Industrial Complex Enterprises Producing Unmanned Boats and Missile Systems

🇷🇺🪖 Other statements from the Russian Defense Ministry briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:

▪️ In the southern Donetsk region, Ukrainian losses amounted to 195 servicemen;

▪️ Near Krasny Liman, Russian troops repelled two attacks. Ukrainian losses were up to 220 soldiers;

▪️ In the Kupyansk area, Ukrainian losses were up to 275 servicemen per day;

▪️ In the Donetsk region, 10 attacks by Ukrainian forces were repelled. The total losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces amounted to 290 servicemen and two armored vehicles.

▪️ Over the past day, the Russian air defense repelled four HIMARS missiles, destroyed 104 Ukrainian drones and shot down one Ukrainian MiG-29.

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❗️"This morning, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation launched a group strike with high-precision long-range air- and sea-based weapons, as well as unmanned aerial vehicles, on enterprises of the Ukrainian military-industrial complex engaged in the production of unmanned boats, coastal missile systems, multiple launch rocket systems and explosives," the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

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In Ukraine, riots are expected in Kiev due to the possible resignation of Zaluzhny from the post of commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Such a warning was sent by the Ukrainian security service to Zelensky’s office, Ukrainian media reported.

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Joint China-Russia-Iran drills should show determination to resist Western intimidation - Chinese expert

"The joint exercises are not aimed at any third party, are not aimed at provoking military conflicts with Western countries, but are designed mainly to strengthen cooperation, enrich the experience of cooperation, adequate training to respond to regional emergencies and maintain peace and stability throughout the world," Yang Mian, an international affairs expert, commented on the naval drills announced by Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani.

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Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said that "Chiefs from NATO countries keep saying that 'we must be prepared for war with Russia.' And although Russia has repeatedly stated that there are no plans for conflict with NATO and EU countries, extremely dangerous chatter on this topic continues."

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Why have seven EU members not adopted the euro yet?

Twenty years after joining the EU, the Czech Republic still uses its own national currency, the koruna, instead of the euro. However, the government is now open to discussing the possibility of shifting to the EU's monetary unit.
There are currently six EU members who have not yet adopted the euro. So why are they holding back from making the Euro as their official legal tender?

🔸Bulgaria: Last year, the country's finance minister announced that her country had abandoned its target to adopt the euro in January 2024. They failed to meet the Maastricht criteria on inflation and did not make the necessary legal changes.

🔸Denmark: In 2000, the Danish government held a referendum on introducing the euro. However, 53.2% of voters rejected the initiative, while 46.8% approved.

🔸Hungary: This Central European country initially planned to adopt the euro by the end of 2009. However, they were unable to meet the Maastricht criteria due to an excessively high budget deficit, inflation, and public debt.

🔸Poland: This Eastern European country fails to meet the Maastricht criteria on exchange rate stability and long-term interest rates. Additionally, their laws are not completely compatible with the EU Treaties.

🔸Romania: The European Commission has concluded that Romania's legislation is not fully compatible with eurozone rules. The country is also in breach of all criteria needed for adopting the euro, including problems with inflation, stability of public finances, exchange rates, and convergence of long-term interest rates.

🔸Sweden: Back in September 2003, the Scandinavian nation held a referendum, with 55.9 percent of Swedes voting against adopting the EU’s currency.

Meanwhile, the annual inflation in the 20 Eurozone countries jumped to 2.9% in December 2023 from 2.4% in November, according to the European Statistical Office (Eurostat). The continental bloc’s highest annual inflation rate was recorded in Slovakia at 6.6%.

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❗️IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi visited Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, Sputnik correspondent reports

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