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❗️ Putin promised to brief Xi Jinping on the situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis in a closed-door meeting this evening, but said Russia is grateful for China's initiatives to resolve the conflict.
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Russia and China advocate for the improvement of global economic governance and the de-politicization of global institutions, the Russian president said
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"We believe it is necessary to work towards building a reliable and adequate security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region, in which there is no place for closed military-political alliances," Vladimir Putin stressed during a press statement following the Russian-Chinese talks.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Putin said that during his talks with Xi Jinping, he discussed coordination between the two countries in the international arena. Mutual trade and investments between Russia and China are reliably protected from the negative influence of third countries…
🇨🇳 Chinese leader Xi Jinping's latest statements at his meeting with Vladimir Putin:
▪️ China hopes to restore peace and stability in Europe as soon as possible, will continue to play a constructive role.
▪️ Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and power politics threaten the security of all countries.
▪️ China and Russia will work together to bring more benefits to the two countries and make due contributions to global security and stability.
▪️ Both countries defend the international system with the central role of the UN and the world order based on international law.
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▪️ China hopes to restore peace and stability in Europe as soon as possible, will continue to play a constructive role.
▪️ Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and power politics threaten the security of all countries.
▪️ China and Russia will work together to bring more benefits to the two countries and make due contributions to global security and stability.
▪️ Both countries defend the international system with the central role of the UN and the world order based on international law.
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📹 Young German female snipers “about 18-19 years old” were spotted in Semyonovka in the DPR in 2023, local resident Sergey told Sputnik.
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“There were Americans, Czechs, and Romanians in Semyonovka. Most of them were Germans, snipers. I have never seen so many. They came in jeeps, black jeeps with tinted windows,” Sergey says.
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Scott Ritter: Andrei Belousov’s appointment signals ‘revolution’ in Russian military affairs (Part 1)
Former UN weapons inspector and US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter joined Sputnik’s The Critical Hour program to discuss what he described as Russia’s “new revolution in military affairs.”
Russia has invested significantly in arms and ammunition production over the last several years as Ukraine’s allies struggle to provide the country with sufficient weaponry. Observers have acknowledged the weakened state of Europe’s arms production capabilities as the continent fell into dependence on the US military presence after World War II.
But concerns have been raised over US military capabilities as well, as a policy of military Keynesianism has geared arms production in the direction of private profit and economic stimulus. Additionally, the War on Terror has caused US armed forces to adapt to fighting irregular guerrilla armies in the Middle East rather than large state-sponsored militaries. The result is that two decades of technological development have left the country ill-equipped to combat a sophisticated foe such as Moscow.
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“What wins the war is the arsenal of democracy,” said Ritter, pointing to the Allied Forces’ victory in World War II. “The ability of the United States to kick in its industrial capacity to just produce tanks, produce aircraft, shipping an endless stream of military goods that gets fed into the meatgrinder of conflict and you basically out-produce your enemy. That helped us not just build up our military, but prop up the British.”
Former UN weapons inspector and US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter joined Sputnik’s The Critical Hour program to discuss what he described as Russia’s “new revolution in military affairs.”
“This is the key to warfare, the ability to sustain the high intensity of modern warfare,” the analyst insisted. “Russia has stepped its defense industry into gear… Russians have come out and said they are in a de facto war, not just with Ukraine but with the collective West, which means they are in a conflict against the collective defense industrial capacity of Europe and the United States.”
Russia has invested significantly in arms and ammunition production over the last several years as Ukraine’s allies struggle to provide the country with sufficient weaponry. Observers have acknowledged the weakened state of Europe’s arms production capabilities as the continent fell into dependence on the US military presence after World War II.
But concerns have been raised over US military capabilities as well, as a policy of military Keynesianism has geared arms production in the direction of private profit and economic stimulus. Additionally, the War on Terror has caused US armed forces to adapt to fighting irregular guerrilla armies in the Middle East rather than large state-sponsored militaries. The result is that two decades of technological development have left the country ill-equipped to combat a sophisticated foe such as Moscow.
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Scott Ritter: Andrei Belousov’s appointment signals ‘revolution’ in Russian military affairs (Part 2)
But Ritter claimed Belousov would focus not only on macroeconomic concerns, but also on innovation within Russia’s defense industry: the “revolution in military affairs.”
Ritter explained that Belousov would be tasked with integrating everything Russia has learned from the Ukraine conflict into its new military doctrine, taking note of both tactical and technological innovations. The realities of drone and electronic warfare will be fused with strategic insights to transform the country’s approach to fighting conflicts, he claimed.
Russia will also adapt to an increasingly-belligerent NATO, said Ritter, responding to the expansion of the bloc to Sweden and Finland as well as the hostility of the Baltic states.
“Nobody else in the world is ready for the kind of revolution in military affairs that Russia is getting ready to unleash, and this is what makes Mr. Belousov the most dangerous man in the world as far as the West is concerned,” said Ritter.
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“This is a man who knows the Russian economy inside and out,” said former US Marine Corps intelligence officer Scott Ritter of Russia’s new defense minister Andrei Belousov. “He has the ear of the president and the respect of everybody and he's being brought in to ensure that the defense industry keeps chugging along but it doesn't overheat, to find that balance with the civilian economy.”
But Ritter claimed Belousov would focus not only on macroeconomic concerns, but also on innovation within Russia’s defense industry: the “revolution in military affairs.”
Ritter explained that Belousov would be tasked with integrating everything Russia has learned from the Ukraine conflict into its new military doctrine, taking note of both tactical and technological innovations. The realities of drone and electronic warfare will be fused with strategic insights to transform the country’s approach to fighting conflicts, he claimed.
Russia will also adapt to an increasingly-belligerent NATO, said Ritter, responding to the expansion of the bloc to Sweden and Finland as well as the hostility of the Baltic states.
“One thing that we've learned about the West is that if they go to war against Russia, they'll run out of ammunition in seven to ten days,” said the former UN weapons inspector. “Russia plans on never running out of ammunition. This is a lesson learned. Russia knows that having firepower supremacy on the battlefield is one of the guarantees of victory.”
“Nobody else in the world is ready for the kind of revolution in military affairs that Russia is getting ready to unleash, and this is what makes Mr. Belousov the most dangerous man in the world as far as the West is concerned,” said Ritter.
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New York Times admits Russian success on the battlefield
The New York Times published an article this week acknowledging Russia’s upper hand in the conflict in the Donbass, although a convenient excuse was found to explain the struggles of the US-backed Ukrainian regime.
“White House Worries Russia’s Momentum Is Changing Trajectory of Ukraine War” read the headline of the article in the controversial US newspaper. The authors identified a number of factors contributing towards Moscow’s recent success, including advances in Russian technology and battlefield tactics. But the article focuses heavily on a delay in the provision of US aid to Kiev while Congress debated the wisdom of doubling down on America’s support for the Zelensky regime.
However, the authors also conceded that Moscow has refined its strategy over the course of the war, allowing it to bring its “huge military infrastructure” and population advantage to bear. Stephen J. Hadley, a national security advisor under former President George W. Bush, is quoted as recognizing that Russia often “finishes strong” in military conflicts, adapting its tactics along the way.
The report also acknowledges Russia’s successful use of electronic warfare to disable drones and artillery provided by the West. “In some cases, Russia has successfully deceived GPS receivers, throwing off the targeting of Ukrainian arms, including a variety of missiles shot from HIMARS launchers, which Mr. Biden began providing to Ukraine last year,” the journalists highlight.
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The New York Times published an article this week acknowledging Russia’s upper hand in the conflict in the Donbass, although a convenient excuse was found to explain the struggles of the US-backed Ukrainian regime.
“White House Worries Russia’s Momentum Is Changing Trajectory of Ukraine War” read the headline of the article in the controversial US newspaper. The authors identified a number of factors contributing towards Moscow’s recent success, including advances in Russian technology and battlefield tactics. But the article focuses heavily on a delay in the provision of US aid to Kiev while Congress debated the wisdom of doubling down on America’s support for the Zelensky regime.
However, the authors also conceded that Moscow has refined its strategy over the course of the war, allowing it to bring its “huge military infrastructure” and population advantage to bear. Stephen J. Hadley, a national security advisor under former President George W. Bush, is quoted as recognizing that Russia often “finishes strong” in military conflicts, adapting its tactics along the way.
The report also acknowledges Russia’s successful use of electronic warfare to disable drones and artillery provided by the West. “In some cases, Russia has successfully deceived GPS receivers, throwing off the targeting of Ukrainian arms, including a variety of missiles shot from HIMARS launchers, which Mr. Biden began providing to Ukraine last year,” the journalists highlight.
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🇨🇳 Chinese leader Xi Jinping's latest statements at his meeting with Vladimir Putin: ▪️ China hopes to restore peace and stability in Europe as soon as possible, will continue to play a constructive role. ▪️ Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation and power…
❗️Russia and China condemn initiatives to seize foreign assets and property and emphasize the right to retaliate, according to a statement following talks between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping
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The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, and Iceland, who are visiting Georgia, took part in a rally against the proposed law on foreign agents in Tbilisi. 📌 Subscribe to @SputnikInt
External forces are trying to stage a coup in Georgia — Mayor of Tbilisi
He referred to the participation of Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna, Lithuanian FM Gabrielius Landsbergis and Icelandic foreign minister Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjörd Gylfadottir in a rally against the newly-passed bill on foreign agents in the center of Georgia's capital Tbilisi on May 15.
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"Of course, there is an attempt from outside to stage a coup, a revolution in the country. Even those foreigners who came to the rally are an example of this," Mayor of Tbilisi and Secretary General of the ruling Georgian Dream party Kakha Kaladze told the Rustavi 2 TV channel.
He referred to the participation of Estonian foreign minister Margus Tsahkna, Lithuanian FM Gabrielius Landsbergis and Icelandic foreign minister Thordis Kolbrun Reykfjörd Gylfadottir in a rally against the newly-passed bill on foreign agents in the center of Georgia's capital Tbilisi on May 15.
"Can you imagine our foreign minister, conditionally, going to [the Armenian capital] Yerevan and speaking at an opposition rally there? What kind of attitude is that?" - Kaladze asked.
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📹 Leaders of Russia and China welcomed at a gala concert following their meeting
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping launch Cross-Cultural Years.
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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping launch Cross-Cultural Years.
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❗️LIVE: Putin and Xi Jinping attend the opening ceremony of the Russian-Chinese Years of Culture
Sputnik comes to you live as President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Putin’s state visit to China will last two days — the Russian leader will spend May 16 in Beijing and will visit Harbin on May 17. On Thursday, Putin will hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in narrow and expanded formats.
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Sputnik comes to you live as President Vladimir Putin arrives at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Putin’s state visit to China will last two days — the Russian leader will spend May 16 in Beijing and will visit Harbin on May 17. On Thursday, Putin will hold meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in narrow and expanded formats.
Watch the livestream here or follow the link to the Sputnik's website
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing on his first foreign visit since reelection.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Key statements by Vladimir Putin following Russian-Chinese talks
🔸 Adopted joint statement sets out new large-scale tasks and long-term guidelines for the development of the entire range of Russian-Chinese relations.
🔸 Russia and China intend to continue efforts to integrate the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the One Belt, One Road initiative, with an eye to forming a large Eurasian partnership in the future.
🔸 Mutual trade and investments between Russia and China are reliably protected from the negative influence of third countries and negative trends in world currency markets.
🔸 Russia and China have plans to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, and are expanding their border infrastructure.
🔸 Russia and China have agreed to strengthen contacts through credit and banking institutions and actively use the national payment systems.
🔸 Russia welcomes cooperation with China in the automobile industry and the presence of Chinese products on the Russian market.
🔸 Russia-China ties are not opportunistic and not directed against anyone. They are aimed at creating a fair, international law-based world order.
🔸 Russia and China believe it is necessary to work towards building a reliable security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region. Closed military-political alliances are very harmful, and creating them is counterproductive.
🔸 Russia is grateful to China for the initiatives put forward to resolve the Ukraine crisis; China’s president will be informed about the situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis.
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🔸 Adopted joint statement sets out new large-scale tasks and long-term guidelines for the development of the entire range of Russian-Chinese relations.
🔸 Russia and China intend to continue efforts to integrate the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the One Belt, One Road initiative, with an eye to forming a large Eurasian partnership in the future.
🔸 Mutual trade and investments between Russia and China are reliably protected from the negative influence of third countries and negative trends in world currency markets.
🔸 Russia and China have plans to strengthen cooperation in the energy sector, and are expanding their border infrastructure.
🔸 Russia and China have agreed to strengthen contacts through credit and banking institutions and actively use the national payment systems.
🔸 Russia welcomes cooperation with China in the automobile industry and the presence of Chinese products on the Russian market.
🔸 Russia-China ties are not opportunistic and not directed against anyone. They are aimed at creating a fair, international law-based world order.
🔸 Russia and China believe it is necessary to work towards building a reliable security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region. Closed military-political alliances are very harmful, and creating them is counterproductive.
🔸 Russia is grateful to China for the initiatives put forward to resolve the Ukraine crisis; China’s president will be informed about the situation surrounding the Ukraine crisis.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Key statements by Vladimir Putin following Russian-Chinese talks 🔸 Adopted joint statement sets out new large-scale tasks and long-term guidelines for the development of the entire range of Russian-Chinese relations. 🔸 Russia and China intend to…
🇷🇺🇨🇳 The main statements of Xi Jinping following Russian-Chinese talks
🔺 China is ready to continue building bilateral relations with Russia to develop new plans for cooperation in all areas.
🔺 China-Russia relations are conducive to peace. Beijing is ready to work with Moscow to uphold fairness and justice in the world.
🔺 Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation, and politics of force threaten the security of all countries.
🔺 China and Russia will work together to bring more benefits to both countries and contribute to global security and stability.
🔺 China and Russia believe that a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis is the right way, and China’s position on this issue remains unchanged.
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🔺 China is ready to continue building bilateral relations with Russia to develop new plans for cooperation in all areas.
🔺 China-Russia relations are conducive to peace. Beijing is ready to work with Moscow to uphold fairness and justice in the world.
🔺 Cold War mentality, bloc confrontation, and politics of force threaten the security of all countries.
🔺 China and Russia will work together to bring more benefits to both countries and contribute to global security and stability.
🔺 China and Russia believe that a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis is the right way, and China’s position on this issue remains unchanged.
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❗️ Doctors have managed to stabilize the condition of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, but the situation is still very serious, the country’s defense minister said
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Fico predicted an assassination attempt on himself back in April
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"And I'm just waiting for this frustration, intensified by Dennik N, SME or Aktuality (Slovak news), to turn into the murder of some of the leading government politicians," Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said in a video he posted on social media on April 10, 2024.
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German authorities have expelled seven Ukrainian soldiers being trained as part of a Bundeswehr program because of their use of right-wing extremist symbols, the German government said on its website.
The training of the Ukrainian soldiers concerned was immediately terminated in coordination with the Ukrainian Army, and the individuals concerned were returned to Ukraine, the authorities emphasized.
Members of the Ukrainian military are often caught on camera wearing Nazi German symbols on their uniform patches.
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The training of the Ukrainian soldiers concerned was immediately terminated in coordination with the Ukrainian Army, and the individuals concerned were returned to Ukraine, the authorities emphasized.
Members of the Ukrainian military are often caught on camera wearing Nazi German symbols on their uniform patches.
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❗️ Slovak interior minister says Robert Fico's shooter was a “loner” who participated in protests against the authorities, but is not a member of a radical group
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❗️ Russian Armed Forces have destroyed 600 Ukrainian planes and 1,300 MLRS vehicles since the beginning of the special operation, the Russian MoD stated.
🇷🇺🪖 More statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s daily briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ Ukraine losses amounted to up to 205 militants in the Kharkov region as a result of successful combat operations by Russian Battlegroup Sever.
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces' have destroyed a Ukrainian storage warehouse for uncrewed boats.
▪️ Russian air defense forces shot down three Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters.
▪️ Russian Battlegroup Zapad improved its position on the front line and repulsed two Ukrainian counterattacks.
▪️ Ukraine lost up to 125 militants as a result of the successful combat operations of the Russian Battlegroup Vostok.
▪️ Ukraine lost up to 390 militants, 2 tanks, 3 IFVs, and 2 armored vehicles as a result of the actions of the Russian Battlegroup Tsentr in the Donetsk People's Republic of Russia.
▪️ Russian Battlegroup Yug improved its positions on the front lines, resulting in the enemy losing more than 520 militants.
▪️ Russian air defense forces shot down 25 UAVs, 11 missiles, and 5 guided bombs.
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🇷🇺🪖 More statements from the Russian Defense Ministry’s daily briefing on the progress of the special military operation in Ukraine:
▪️ Ukraine losses amounted to up to 205 militants in the Kharkov region as a result of successful combat operations by Russian Battlegroup Sever.
▪️ The Russian Armed Forces' have destroyed a Ukrainian storage warehouse for uncrewed boats.
▪️ Russian air defense forces shot down three Ukrainian MiG-29 fighters.
▪️ Russian Battlegroup Zapad improved its position on the front line and repulsed two Ukrainian counterattacks.
▪️ Ukraine lost up to 125 militants as a result of the successful combat operations of the Russian Battlegroup Vostok.
▪️ Ukraine lost up to 390 militants, 2 tanks, 3 IFVs, and 2 armored vehicles as a result of the actions of the Russian Battlegroup Tsentr in the Donetsk People's Republic of Russia.
▪️ Russian Battlegroup Yug improved its positions on the front lines, resulting in the enemy losing more than 520 militants.
▪️ Russian air defense forces shot down 25 UAVs, 11 missiles, and 5 guided bombs.
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"I don't agree with the government's policy." With such words the attacker explained why he shot at Fiсo.
❗️The man who shot Fico disagreed with the cabinet's actions, including stopping arms deliveries to Ukraine, Slovakia's Interior Ministry chief says
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