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Sputnik’s confidential source familiar with the matter is concerned that USAID may coordinate to facilitate a “democratic transition” (i.e. regime change) against Sogavare, and fears the situation may escalate to violent, foreign-sponsored unrest on the islands if they can’t achieve their goals via April 17 vote.
According to the source, USAID’s Solomon Islands operations are overseen by an National Endowment for Democracy – subordinated organization known as the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), coordinating with the Supporting Democratic Governance in the Pacific Islands program, with IFES and its partners organizing a lavishly funded “voter awareness campaign” known as the Solomon Islands Election and Political Processes Program (SIEPP).
These civil society organizations helped to “expand the coverage of anti-government sentiment in local communities” using training and awareness programs, the source said, with the engagements designed to maneuver voters into the idea that “the current situation of poor governance” could only be resolved my making the “right choice” come election time.
According to financial documents provided by the source, the program received nearly $10 million for the period between September 30, 2020 and September 29, 2023 alone, plus $1.5 million in additional funds in 2023 to account for the postponement of elections last year to April of this year.
“The reason I choose to expose this is to try to prevent a possible disaster. This is urgent,” the source concluded.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Lavrov noted that Russia and China will continue to cooperate in the field of anti-terrorism after the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue.
Wang said China will support Russia's stable development under Putin's leadership. Both countries will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation on the world stage and provide each other with strong support he assured.
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Wang said China will support Russia's stable development under Putin's leadership. Both countries will continue to strengthen strategic cooperation on the world stage and provide each other with strong support he assured.
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The US space industry lacks skilled technical workers, US Vice President Kamala Harris said during a video address to participants of the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.
Harris' comments come amidst concern over deindustrialization after decades of neoliberal economic policy in the United States.
This year's Space Symposium comes on the heels of a statement issued by the US-based Space Foundation honoring the legacy of Russian-born Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Gagarin was the first person to travel into space, flying aboard the Vostok spacecraft.
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"Today our space industry is facing a shortage of skilled technical workers," Harris said during the opening ceremony on Monday. "Thousands of good-paying technical jobs, many of which do not require a four-year degree, are waiting to be filled." she said.
Harris' comments come amidst concern over deindustrialization after decades of neoliberal economic policy in the United States.
This year's Space Symposium comes on the heels of a statement issued by the US-based Space Foundation honoring the legacy of Russian-born Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. Gagarin was the first person to travel into space, flying aboard the Vostok spacecraft.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Lavrov noted that Russia and China will continue to cooperate in the field of anti-terrorism after the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert…
❗️With the re-election of Vladimir Putin, the line of succession to strengthen relations between Russia and China has received additional guarantees, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing.
Relations between the two countries have reached an unprecedented level thanks to Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he added.
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Relations between the two countries have reached an unprecedented level thanks to Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, he added.
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❗️ WATCH NOW: Lavrov Holds Press Conference After Talks With Chinese FM Wang Yi
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing, China, on Monday for a diplomatic visit with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi regarding bilateral and global matters.
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Chinese Foreign Minister confirms participation in BRICS Ministerial Meeting to be held in Russia in June - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced.
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“Russia and China to solve the sanctions issue within the framework of BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization,” Russian Foreign Minister also stated.
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Russia and China conclude that international conferences on the Ukraine crisis that ignore Russia's position are ineffective, Lavrov said.
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Key statements by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at a press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov:
▪️Good relations between Russia and China were not easy to establish, but they are worth cherishing and preserving.
▪️Russia-China relations are becoming more mature and substantial.
▪️Russia and China must overcome the Cold War mentality, hegemony and intimidation.
▪️China and Russia should promote a multipolar world, oppose the monopoly of a few countries and promote the democratization of relations in the world.
▪️Unilateral sanctions are acts of intimidation, China and Russia are against it, all countries must unite to oppose it.
▪️China supports convening a peace conference on Ukraine with equal participation of all parties and discussing all peace plans.
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▪️Good relations between Russia and China were not easy to establish, but they are worth cherishing and preserving.
▪️Russia-China relations are becoming more mature and substantial.
▪️Russia and China must overcome the Cold War mentality, hegemony and intimidation.
▪️China and Russia should promote a multipolar world, oppose the monopoly of a few countries and promote the democratization of relations in the world.
▪️Unilateral sanctions are acts of intimidation, China and Russia are against it, all countries must unite to oppose it.
▪️China supports convening a peace conference on Ukraine with equal participation of all parties and discussing all peace plans.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳Russia and China agree to start dialogue on Eurasian security with the participation of other countries, Lavrov said.
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Russia's FAB-3000 superbomb poses a critical threat to Ukrainian forces, China National Radio reports.
In his opinion, its power and strike capabilities will mark a "doomsday" for the Ukrainian military.
Among the air defense systems currently available to Ukraine, there are still no means capable of effectively intercepting "super bombs."
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"After Russia equipped the FAB-3000 airborne bomb with a guidance system, its destructive power became even more astonishing. The projectile fully justifies its nickname 'superbomb,'" said military observer Shao Yunlin.
In his opinion, its power and strike capabilities will mark a "doomsday" for the Ukrainian military.
Among the air defense systems currently available to Ukraine, there are still no means capable of effectively intercepting "super bombs."
"This means that the ground units of the Ukrainian armed forces are completely open to the attacks of these projectiles," Shao Yunlin added.
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The Israeli Air Force eliminated the head of the Hamas emergency bureau in the central Gaza Strip, the IDF announced.
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Key statements by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at a press conference with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi:
▪️ The Russian and Chinese Foreign Ministers discussed the upcoming meetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS and SCO summits.
▪️ Russia and China intend to resolve issues related to sanctions within the framework of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
▪️ Countries aim to strengthen security in Eurasia, while the existing platforms of Euro-Atlantic security, NATO and the OSCE, have "exhausted themselves as relevant structures capable of any meaningful negotiation based on the balance of interests".
▪️ Russia and China have concluded that international conferences on Ukraine that ignore Russia's position are ineffective.
▪️ Russia insists on an honest assessment by the IAEA of Ukraine's actions in connection with the attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
▪️ Moscow is ready to cooperate with the IAEA, but notes that Director General Rafael Grossi is still not talking about the "obvious" - who exactly attacked the Zaporozhye nuclear plant.
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▪️ The Russian and Chinese Foreign Ministers discussed the upcoming meetings of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS and SCO summits.
▪️ Russia and China intend to resolve issues related to sanctions within the framework of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
▪️ Countries aim to strengthen security in Eurasia, while the existing platforms of Euro-Atlantic security, NATO and the OSCE, have "exhausted themselves as relevant structures capable of any meaningful negotiation based on the balance of interests".
▪️ Russia and China have concluded that international conferences on Ukraine that ignore Russia's position are ineffective.
▪️ Russia insists on an honest assessment by the IAEA of Ukraine's actions in connection with the attacks on the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant.
▪️ Moscow is ready to cooperate with the IAEA, but notes that Director General Rafael Grossi is still not talking about the "obvious" - who exactly attacked the Zaporozhye nuclear plant.
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🚀 WATCH: At 9 a.m. GMT the first launch of the Russian Angara-A5 rocket will take place from the Vostochny Cosmodrome!
The uniqueness of the Angara rocket lies in its modularity. Universal rocket modules, which allows one to change parts depending on the target, is the basis for creating launch vehicles of the Angara family.
During the construction of this rocket, exclusively Russian components were used.
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The uniqueness of the Angara rocket lies in its modularity. Universal rocket modules, which allows one to change parts depending on the target, is the basis for creating launch vehicles of the Angara family.
During the construction of this rocket, exclusively Russian components were used.
Join the live stream here to see the launch moment!
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The Russian Armed Forces have hit the power system of Dneprodzerzhynsk in the Dnepropetrovsk region, there are big problems with electricity in the city, Sergei Lebedev, coordinator of the Nikolaev underground, told Sputnik, referring to his colleagues.
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This is where American tax dollars to Ukraine and Israel go
Elon Musk showed footage of the solar eclipse from space, which looks like a black hole over America.
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Elon Musk showed footage of the solar eclipse from space, which looks like a black hole over America.
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The clock is ticking for the launch of the Angara-A5 heavy-class carrier rocket, equipped with the Orion booster module, from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East. The lift-off is scheduled for 9:00 GMT.
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