Hungary is ready to continue providing a platform for cooperation between Russia and Western countries in the field of nuclear energy, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations Peter Szijjarto has said.
"I am overseeing the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Hungary, in which Rosatom plays a major role. But when I look around, I see - who is working there? Germans, Americans, French, Swiss, Swedes and even Austrian subcontractors. This means that in the field of nuclear energy at the corporate level, those people who make decisions have not yet lost their common sense. I hope that this will remain the case," he said at a plenary session at the ATOMEXPO Forum.
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"I am overseeing the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Hungary, in which Rosatom plays a major role. But when I look around, I see - who is working there? Germans, Americans, French, Swiss, Swedes and even Austrian subcontractors. This means that in the field of nuclear energy at the corporate level, those people who make decisions have not yet lost their common sense. I hope that this will remain the case," he said at a plenary session at the ATOMEXPO Forum.
"We are pleased to provide a platform for Russians, Americans, Germans, French, and Swiss to cooperate in the field of nuclear energy. We are ready to continue this work," Szijjarto added.
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❗️The Russian Army has destroyed over 17,000 Ukrainian drones since the beginning of the special operation in Ukraine.
🇷🇺🪖 Other statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ In the South Donetsk area, Ukrainian losses amounted to 110 soldiers;
▪️Near Avdeyevka, the Russian Army improved the situation along the front line and repelled ten attacks by Ukrainian troops. Ukrainian losses amounted to 120 soldiers;
▪️Russian air defense systems destroyed 103 drones in one day, as well as shooting down 31 HIMARS, Vampire and Uragan MLRS missiles;
▪️In the Donetsk area, Ukrainian losses amounted to 175 soldiers. Russian forces destroyed two Ukrainian electronic warfare stations;
▪️In the Kupyansk area, the Russian Army repelled an attack by Ukrainian troops, up to 20 militants, as well as a self-propelled artillery installation "Gvozdika", were destroyed.
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🇷🇺🪖 Other statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ In the South Donetsk area, Ukrainian losses amounted to 110 soldiers;
▪️Near Avdeyevka, the Russian Army improved the situation along the front line and repelled ten attacks by Ukrainian troops. Ukrainian losses amounted to 120 soldiers;
▪️Russian air defense systems destroyed 103 drones in one day, as well as shooting down 31 HIMARS, Vampire and Uragan MLRS missiles;
▪️In the Donetsk area, Ukrainian losses amounted to 175 soldiers. Russian forces destroyed two Ukrainian electronic warfare stations;
▪️In the Kupyansk area, the Russian Army repelled an attack by Ukrainian troops, up to 20 militants, as well as a self-propelled artillery installation "Gvozdika", were destroyed.
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US and Japan look to revamp military alliance amid growing push to encircle China
American President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are scheduled to meet in April on a plan to bring about the biggest potential change in Washington’s East Asia command structure in six decades, according to a Financial Times report.
The anticipated upgrades to their pact include establishing a joint command headquarters in Japan under a four-star US general, who might be given authority over Japanese troops, along with his Japanese counterpart in rank.
Kishida has reportedly pushed for such a unified command due to concerns that the US and Japanese militaries would struggle to rapidly coordinate decision-making in the event of a war. The US Indo-Pacific command is based in Hawaii, 19 hours behind Tokyo and 6,200 km away.
Japan presently hosts 54,000 US troops, hundreds of aircraft, and US’ only forward-deployed carrier strike group, enabling the latter to project substantial military power in the region.
In recent years, Japan has departed from post-war pacifism to militarise itself rapidly, including doubling its defense expenditure to 2% of GDP and procuring counterstrike missiles capable of hitting targets 600 miles away.
Although China is Japan’s top trading partner, Kishida has grown increasingly bellicose towards the superpower rival of its American ally. Japan’s most recent defense white paper, released in July 2023, described China as Tokyo’s “greatest strategic challenge."
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American President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are scheduled to meet in April on a plan to bring about the biggest potential change in Washington’s East Asia command structure in six decades, according to a Financial Times report.
The anticipated upgrades to their pact include establishing a joint command headquarters in Japan under a four-star US general, who might be given authority over Japanese troops, along with his Japanese counterpart in rank.
Kishida has reportedly pushed for such a unified command due to concerns that the US and Japanese militaries would struggle to rapidly coordinate decision-making in the event of a war. The US Indo-Pacific command is based in Hawaii, 19 hours behind Tokyo and 6,200 km away.
Japan presently hosts 54,000 US troops, hundreds of aircraft, and US’ only forward-deployed carrier strike group, enabling the latter to project substantial military power in the region.
In recent years, Japan has departed from post-war pacifism to militarise itself rapidly, including doubling its defense expenditure to 2% of GDP and procuring counterstrike missiles capable of hitting targets 600 miles away.
Although China is Japan’s top trading partner, Kishida has grown increasingly bellicose towards the superpower rival of its American ally. Japan’s most recent defense white paper, released in July 2023, described China as Tokyo’s “greatest strategic challenge."
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Russia has sent a demarche to the United States regarding Washington's change of its continental shelf's external borders - the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
Earlier, Moscow warned about Washington's unilateral push to hastily expand its continental shelf rights in the Arctic in defiance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The United States has neither signed nor ratified the convention.
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Earlier, Moscow warned about Washington's unilateral push to hastily expand its continental shelf rights in the Arctic in defiance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The United States has neither signed nor ratified the convention.
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Russia has sent a demarche to the United States regarding Washington's change of its continental shelf's external borders - the Russian Foreign Ministry reported. Earlier, Moscow warned about Washington's unilateral push to hastily expand its continental…
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the non-recognition of the external borders of the US continental shelf, established unilaterally in 2023, and a demarche has been sent to Washington.
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ISIS*-Ukraine ties: Documented by Western media
Throwback to last year: Ukrainian militants wearing ISIS patches have been pictured on camera by the press - probably, unintentionally.
Now the mainstream media is trying to divert attention from the "Ukrainian footprint" in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall.
*ISIS (ISIL/Islamic State) is a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and a number of other countries.
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Throwback to last year: Ukrainian militants wearing ISIS patches have been pictured on camera by the press - probably, unintentionally.
Now the mainstream media is trying to divert attention from the "Ukrainian footprint" in the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall.
*ISIS (ISIL/Islamic State) is a terrorist group outlawed in Russia and a number of other countries.
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Investigative actions into those accused of the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall are continuing in order to identify other accomplices, including the organizers, Russia's Investigative Committee says.
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Atomexpo 2024 shatters attendance records
The International Forum on Nuclear Energy in Russia's Sirius territory along the Black Sea coast has achieved unprecedented global participation, setting a new benchmark for the event.
According to Alexey Likhachev, director general of Rosatom, this 13th edition of Atomexpo boasts record-breaking numbers of participants, international experts, and officially represented countries, including newcomers Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Iraq.
Rosatom's earlier statement noted the arrival of representatives from 75 nations, highlighting the forum's significance as the premier global platform to discuss the current state and future trends of the nuclear industry.
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The International Forum on Nuclear Energy in Russia's Sirius territory along the Black Sea coast has achieved unprecedented global participation, setting a new benchmark for the event.
According to Alexey Likhachev, director general of Rosatom, this 13th edition of Atomexpo boasts record-breaking numbers of participants, international experts, and officially represented countries, including newcomers Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Iraq.
Rosatom's earlier statement noted the arrival of representatives from 75 nations, highlighting the forum's significance as the premier global platform to discuss the current state and future trends of the nuclear industry.
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Hungary's Foreign Minister Szijjarto stresses realism over ideology in energy policy
In the face of rising electricity prices and concerns over energy security, Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized the country's commitment to ensuring a stable energy supply. Speaking on the fringes of the Atomexpo Forum, Szijjarto reiterated Hungary's commitment to practical energy considerations.
He highlighted Hungary's reliance on reliable partners, including Russia, who have consistently met contractual obligations. Szijjarto expressed confidence in the safety of Hungary's energy supply, citing the presence of established sources, transit routes, and customers.
He also asserted Hungary's unwavering representation of its national interests, particularly in debates surrounding sanctions policies. While acknowledging the minority status of Hungary's stance on sanctions within Europe, Szijjarto expressed hope for evolving perspectives over time.
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In the face of rising electricity prices and concerns over energy security, Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto emphasized the country's commitment to ensuring a stable energy supply. Speaking on the fringes of the Atomexpo Forum, Szijjarto reiterated Hungary's commitment to practical energy considerations.
"We do believe that energy supply has nothing to do with ideology, but with physical reality," he said answering the question from Sputnik correspondent.
He highlighted Hungary's reliance on reliable partners, including Russia, who have consistently met contractual obligations. Szijjarto expressed confidence in the safety of Hungary's energy supply, citing the presence of established sources, transit routes, and customers.
He also asserted Hungary's unwavering representation of its national interests, particularly in debates surrounding sanctions policies. While acknowledging the minority status of Hungary's stance on sanctions within Europe, Szijjarto expressed hope for evolving perspectives over time.
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Hungary defies pressure: Commitment to Russian nuclear cooperation remains firm
Despite facing pressure from international liberal elites and Brussels, Hungary remains steadfast in upholding its national interests, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto has said. He also reflected on Hungary's resilience since 2010, emphasizing its commitment to cooperation with the Russian nuclear industry, a partnership spanning five decades.
He highlighted the importance of maintaining this cooperation with Russia, a cornerstone of Hungary's energy strategy.
As Hungary continues to navigate external pressures, Szijjarto's affirmation of the country's enduring partnership with the Russian nuclear industry underscores Hungary's commitment to its national interests and energy security.
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Despite facing pressure from international liberal elites and Brussels, Hungary remains steadfast in upholding its national interests, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Peter Szijjarto has said. He also reflected on Hungary's resilience since 2010, emphasizing its commitment to cooperation with the Russian nuclear industry, a partnership spanning five decades.
"We have never given up our national interests. Maybe this is the reason why we are still here and why our voters still do believe in us and they still give their support to us because we have never given up the national interest," he said answering the question from Sputnik correspondent.
He highlighted the importance of maintaining this cooperation with Russia, a cornerstone of Hungary's energy strategy.
As Hungary continues to navigate external pressures, Szijjarto's affirmation of the country's enduring partnership with the Russian nuclear industry underscores Hungary's commitment to its national interests and energy security.
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Safe haven for terrorist groups? ISIS members quietly lived in Ukraine for over year
In a sign that Ukraine remains a refuge to ISIS* terrorists, the Independent reported back in 2019 that a high-ranking member of this terrorist group, Caesar Tokhosashvili, also known as al-Bara al-Shishani, lived with his wife and three children in the Ukrainian city of Belaya Tserkov for more than a year before being tracked and detained by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
▪️In August 2017, Tokhosashvili, who is of Georgian origin, was believed to have died and have lost his family in an airstrike in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor. However, it later turned out that his death was staged to divert attention from his relocating to Ukraine from Syria.
▪️Tokhosashvili arrived in Belaya Tserkov with a genuine passport, so the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) was aware of his affiliation with ISIS.
▪️The SBU admitted that when in Ukraine, Tokhosashvili continued to recruit radicals into the ranks of the ISIS’ Security Service.
▪️The SBU carefully concealed the fact of the CIA detaining al-Shishani to prevent the spread of information about the SBU's role in providing ISIS terrorists with safe havens.
▪️Tokhosashvili is currently serving his sentence in Georgia on terrorism charges.
*ISIS (ISIL/IS/Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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In a sign that Ukraine remains a refuge to ISIS* terrorists, the Independent reported back in 2019 that a high-ranking member of this terrorist group, Caesar Tokhosashvili, also known as al-Bara al-Shishani, lived with his wife and three children in the Ukrainian city of Belaya Tserkov for more than a year before being tracked and detained by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
▪️In August 2017, Tokhosashvili, who is of Georgian origin, was believed to have died and have lost his family in an airstrike in the Syrian province of Deir ez-Zor. However, it later turned out that his death was staged to divert attention from his relocating to Ukraine from Syria.
▪️Tokhosashvili arrived in Belaya Tserkov with a genuine passport, so the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) was aware of his affiliation with ISIS.
▪️The SBU admitted that when in Ukraine, Tokhosashvili continued to recruit radicals into the ranks of the ISIS’ Security Service.
▪️The SBU carefully concealed the fact of the CIA detaining al-Shishani to prevent the spread of information about the SBU's role in providing ISIS terrorists with safe havens.
▪️Tokhosashvili is currently serving his sentence in Georgia on terrorism charges.
*ISIS (ISIL/IS/Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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How Vladimir Putin called to form a global anti-ISIS coalition nearly a decade ago
In his speech at a UN General Assembly Session in 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the creation of an international anti-terrorist coalition to combat the threat posed by ISIS*, a terrorist organization also known as ISIL and the Islamic State (IS) that emerged in the wake of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Putin condemned any support for terrorists, stressing its short-sightedness and danger. He warned of the escalating global terrorist threat, fueled by fighters trained in groups like the Islamic State, including those from European countries.
Putin reaffirmed Russia's unwavering opposition to terrorism and its active support for nations like Iraq and Syria in their fight against terrorist groups. He called for cooperation based on common values, advocating for a broad international anti-terrorist coalition to combat evil and uphold humanity's values.
Western powers, despite styling themselves as stalwart opponents of terrorism, had de facto ignored Putin’s proposal. The United States, for example, opted instead to illegally occupy a large portion of Syria’s territory under the pretext of fighting ISIS separately from Russia.
*ISIS (ISIL/IS/Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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In his speech at a UN General Assembly Session in 2015, Russian President Vladimir Putin called for the creation of an international anti-terrorist coalition to combat the threat posed by ISIS*, a terrorist organization also known as ISIL and the Islamic State (IS) that emerged in the wake of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Putin condemned any support for terrorists, stressing its short-sightedness and danger. He warned of the escalating global terrorist threat, fueled by fighters trained in groups like the Islamic State, including those from European countries.
Putin reaffirmed Russia's unwavering opposition to terrorism and its active support for nations like Iraq and Syria in their fight against terrorist groups. He called for cooperation based on common values, advocating for a broad international anti-terrorist coalition to combat evil and uphold humanity's values.
Western powers, despite styling themselves as stalwart opponents of terrorism, had de facto ignored Putin’s proposal. The United States, for example, opted instead to illegally occupy a large portion of Syria’s territory under the pretext of fighting ISIS separately from Russia.
*ISIS (ISIL/IS/Islamic State) is a terrorist group banned in Russia and many other countries
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Boeing CEO David Calhoun will retire at the end of 2024. He has headed the corporation since the beginning of 2020.
Calhoun announced his retirement amid a series of problems with the firm's planes. The CEO called the turning point for the company the incident with the Boeing 737 MAX 9 of Alaska Airlines in which the emergency exit hatch fell off during a flight from Portland to Ontario in January.
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Calhoun announced his retirement amid a series of problems with the firm's planes. The CEO called the turning point for the company the incident with the Boeing 737 MAX 9 of Alaska Airlines in which the emergency exit hatch fell off during a flight from Portland to Ontario in January.
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Russian Ambassador to Poland Sergey Andreev skipped a meeting at the Polish Foreign Ministry on Monday regarding the "missile incident," citing a lack of evidence by Warsaw.
The Polish Armed Forces claimed that a Russian cruise missile entered Polish airspace near the village of Oserdow close to the Ukraine border, staying there for 39 seconds. Ambassador Andreev stated that he was not given any evidence to support these allegations, prompting his decision not to attend the meeting.
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The Polish Armed Forces claimed that a Russian cruise missile entered Polish airspace near the village of Oserdow close to the Ukraine border, staying there for 39 seconds. Ambassador Andreev stated that he was not given any evidence to support these allegations, prompting his decision not to attend the meeting.
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❗️Russia's Investigative Committee has requested that arrest warrants be issued for three more suspects in the case of the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall, Sputnik was told in court.
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EXCLUSIVE❗️The Ukraine - Jihadist connection: Who is Abdul-Hakim Shishani? (PART 1)
The Chechen radical Islamist field commander who fought alongside Al Qaeda* in Syria, is now a citizen of Ukraine and heads the Chechen detachment of the International Legion. He maintains ties with both Islamists in Syria and Chechen separatists based in the West, according to an exclusive Sputnik investigation.
◾️In October 2022, Rustam Azhiev, also known as Abdul-Hakim Shishani, came to Ukraine to “join” the fight against Russian troops. Shortly after his arrival, he was granted Ukrainian citizenship (see photos 1,2).
◾️During the second Chechen war, Shishani commanded the Central Front of the Ichkerian* separatist groups before moving to Turkey. In 2011, he led the "Ajnad Al-Caucasus"* terrorist group in Syria alongside other jihadists from the so-called "Caucasus Emirate"* (photo 3). In an interview with pro-Ichkeria media, he stated that his intention in Syria was to combat both Assad's forces and the Russian military presence.
◾️Shishani's group was involved in conflicts in various Syrian provinces, including Latakia, Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama. Collaborating with the terrorist group Jabhat Al-Nusra*, which has affiliations with ISIS* and Al Qaeda*, they captured Idlib and attempted to resist the Syrian army's efforts to liberate Aleppo. Since 2019, Shishani's "Ajnad Al-Caucasus"* jihadis have remained in Idlib as the situation in Syria stabilized.
* ISIS, Al Qaeda, Jabhat Al-Nusra, Ichkeria, Caucasus Emirate, Ajnad Al-Caucasus are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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The Chechen radical Islamist field commander who fought alongside Al Qaeda* in Syria, is now a citizen of Ukraine and heads the Chechen detachment of the International Legion. He maintains ties with both Islamists in Syria and Chechen separatists based in the West, according to an exclusive Sputnik investigation.
◾️In October 2022, Rustam Azhiev, also known as Abdul-Hakim Shishani, came to Ukraine to “join” the fight against Russian troops. Shortly after his arrival, he was granted Ukrainian citizenship (see photos 1,2).
◾️During the second Chechen war, Shishani commanded the Central Front of the Ichkerian* separatist groups before moving to Turkey. In 2011, he led the "Ajnad Al-Caucasus"* terrorist group in Syria alongside other jihadists from the so-called "Caucasus Emirate"* (photo 3). In an interview with pro-Ichkeria media, he stated that his intention in Syria was to combat both Assad's forces and the Russian military presence.
◾️Shishani's group was involved in conflicts in various Syrian provinces, including Latakia, Aleppo, Idlib, and Hama. Collaborating with the terrorist group Jabhat Al-Nusra*, which has affiliations with ISIS* and Al Qaeda*, they captured Idlib and attempted to resist the Syrian army's efforts to liberate Aleppo. Since 2019, Shishani's "Ajnad Al-Caucasus"* jihadis have remained in Idlib as the situation in Syria stabilized.
* ISIS, Al Qaeda, Jabhat Al-Nusra, Ichkeria, Caucasus Emirate, Ajnad Al-Caucasus are terrorist organizations outlawed in Russia.
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