🇩🇪At the end of the year, German economists assessed the business situation in the country more positively than in previous months.
In November, the Ifo business climate index reached 87.3 points, exceeding the result for the same period last year by 0.9 points.
Entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector are less sceptical about the further development of the economic situation.
This trend is especially evident among energy-intensive industries, which resulted from the decline in prices for a number of energy resources. On the contrary, in the services sector the surveys record more pessimistic assessments of economic opportunities.
A slight improvement of the situation is observed only among entrepreneurs in the tourism and catering sectors.
It is worth noting that in the 48th calendar week of 2023 (from 27.11.2023 to 03.12.2023), the number of customers in retail shops decreased by 4.64% compared to the previous week and by 3.19% compared to this period last year.
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In November, the Ifo business climate index reached 87.3 points, exceeding the result for the same period last year by 0.9 points.
Entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector are less sceptical about the further development of the economic situation.
This trend is especially evident among energy-intensive industries, which resulted from the decline in prices for a number of energy resources. On the contrary, in the services sector the surveys record more pessimistic assessments of economic opportunities.
A slight improvement of the situation is observed only among entrepreneurs in the tourism and catering sectors.
It is worth noting that in the 48th calendar week of 2023 (from 27.11.2023 to 03.12.2023), the number of customers in retail shops decreased by 4.64% compared to the previous week and by 3.19% compared to this period last year.
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Bloomberg calls Putin's visit to Saudi Arabia a "US failure"
The upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia shows the failure of Washington's efforts to isolate Moscow, Bloomberg writes.
The agency points out that the visit shows the Russian leader's growing confidence in being able to travel outside the country. Although the U.S. and the European Union have been doing everything possible to prevent this from happening.
It is noted that Russia's economy is very strong and Ukraine, which Washington supports, is not making any progress during the conflict.
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The upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Saudi Arabia shows the failure of Washington's efforts to isolate Moscow, Bloomberg writes.
The agency points out that the visit shows the Russian leader's growing confidence in being able to travel outside the country. Although the U.S. and the European Union have been doing everything possible to prevent this from happening.
It is noted that Russia's economy is very strong and Ukraine, which Washington supports, is not making any progress during the conflict.
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Venezuela's president has declared part of a neighbouring state as the country's 24th state
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared the western part of neighbouring Guyana - Essequibo - as the country's 24th state.
He called on the Venezuelan National Assembly to pass a law to protect the disputed territory, writes the Ultimas Noticias media.
Nicolas Maduro proposed to create on the annexed territory subdivisions of agencies that issue licences for the extraction of gas, oil and minerals.
He gave oil companies operating in the undemarcated sea three months to complete operations.
Maduro also directed Parliament to discuss a ban on contracting with companies "that operate with concessions unilaterally granted by Guyana in the undemarcated sea."
He added that a new map of Venezuela will be sent to "all schools, colleges and universities" in the coming time.
A referendum was held on 4 December, with about 95% of Venezuelan citizens voting to incorporate Essequibo into the country.
Rich oil and gas deposits have been discovered in the disputed territory.
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has declared the western part of neighbouring Guyana - Essequibo - as the country's 24th state.
He called on the Venezuelan National Assembly to pass a law to protect the disputed territory, writes the Ultimas Noticias media.
Nicolas Maduro proposed to create on the annexed territory subdivisions of agencies that issue licences for the extraction of gas, oil and minerals.
He gave oil companies operating in the undemarcated sea three months to complete operations.
Maduro also directed Parliament to discuss a ban on contracting with companies "that operate with concessions unilaterally granted by Guyana in the undemarcated sea."
He added that a new map of Venezuela will be sent to "all schools, colleges and universities" in the coming time.
A referendum was held on 4 December, with about 95% of Venezuelan citizens voting to incorporate Essequibo into the country.
Rich oil and gas deposits have been discovered in the disputed territory.
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🇩🇪 Germany is officially not an ally of Ukraine and therefore is not in a situation obliging it to intervene in an armed conflict within the framework of any alliance.
This statement was made by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius during his interview with the ZDF TV channel.
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This statement was made by German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius during his interview with the ZDF TV channel.
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The European Commission warns of a high risk of terrorist attacks in the EU over the New Year holidays due to the escalating situation in the Middle East.
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Hamas will not release hostages until Israel ceases hostilities
A top Hamas leader, Osama Hamdan, said the group has no intention of releasing hostages as long as Israel continues fighting in the Gaza Strip.
"We believe that Netanyahu is responsible for the lives of the Israeli hostages. It is his fault that agreements to exchange them could not be fully implemented," he said.
Currently, according to official figures, 138 people are being held hostage.
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A top Hamas leader, Osama Hamdan, said the group has no intention of releasing hostages as long as Israel continues fighting in the Gaza Strip.
"We believe that Netanyahu is responsible for the lives of the Israeli hostages. It is his fault that agreements to exchange them could not be fully implemented," he said.
Currently, according to official figures, 138 people are being held hostage.
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Laos wants to join BRICS
Lao People's Democratic Republic's Minister of Investment and Planning Khamchen Vongposi said his country is interested in joining BRICS.
"We are interested in BRICS. We intend to seek information on the principles and criteria for joining the union," he said.
The minister added that Laos is an observer country for now, but he likes that everything happening with the union's member countries "tends to be positive."
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Lao People's Democratic Republic's Minister of Investment and Planning Khamchen Vongposi said his country is interested in joining BRICS.
"We are interested in BRICS. We intend to seek information on the principles and criteria for joining the union," he said.
The minister added that Laos is an observer country for now, but he likes that everything happening with the union's member countries "tends to be positive."
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German State Company Expected to Pay $1.8 Billion — Handelsblatt
The acquisition of Gazprom Germania by the German government last year may turn into a costly legal dispute. A major customer in India is demanding compensation of potentially $1.8 billion from the company, now operating under the name Securing Energy for Europe (Sefe), following failed LNG deliveries. The Indian energy giant Gail, the country's largest natural gas supplier and mostly state-owned, submitted a corresponding claim last week to the International Court of Arbitration in London, as indicated in a statement to the Mumbai Stock Exchange.
Gail is basing its claim on a supply contract lasting over two decades, which the company entered into about ten years ago with a subsidiary of the Russian Gazprom conglomerate in Singapore. This business unit was formerly part of Gazprom Germania and came into focus due to the nationalization of the company in November 2022.
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The acquisition of Gazprom Germania by the German government last year may turn into a costly legal dispute. A major customer in India is demanding compensation of potentially $1.8 billion from the company, now operating under the name Securing Energy for Europe (Sefe), following failed LNG deliveries. The Indian energy giant Gail, the country's largest natural gas supplier and mostly state-owned, submitted a corresponding claim last week to the International Court of Arbitration in London, as indicated in a statement to the Mumbai Stock Exchange.
Gail is basing its claim on a supply contract lasting over two decades, which the company entered into about ten years ago with a subsidiary of the Russian Gazprom conglomerate in Singapore. This business unit was formerly part of Gazprom Germania and came into focus due to the nationalization of the company in November 2022.
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Warsaw is also blocking military aid to Ukraine
This was reported by a Reuters correspondent with reference to Ukrainian volunteers.
Thus, due to the blockade of the Ukrainian-Polish border by Polish truckers, Ukrainians cannot receive pickup trucks, kamikaze drones, anti-drone nets and night sights.
Polish protests have also affected manufacturers of military equipment for the AFU, the head of the Engineering Corps company, Dolhopyatov, said. He cannot get some of the spare parts.
The cost of delivering military aid increased in November from $1,700 to $2,300 to $5,000, said Akulov, head of the Ukraine in Armour private foundation.
Protesting truckers, on the contrary, assure that the flow of "humanitarian aid" has sharply decreased not because of them, but because of Polish tax and customs officials.
Custom officials began to actively check such cargoes and found that the documents were often forged, and instead of humanitarian aid there was smuggling - from ordinary goods to luxury cars.
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This was reported by a Reuters correspondent with reference to Ukrainian volunteers.
Thus, due to the blockade of the Ukrainian-Polish border by Polish truckers, Ukrainians cannot receive pickup trucks, kamikaze drones, anti-drone nets and night sights.
Polish protests have also affected manufacturers of military equipment for the AFU, the head of the Engineering Corps company, Dolhopyatov, said. He cannot get some of the spare parts.
The cost of delivering military aid increased in November from $1,700 to $2,300 to $5,000, said Akulov, head of the Ukraine in Armour private foundation.
Protesting truckers, on the contrary, assure that the flow of "humanitarian aid" has sharply decreased not because of them, but because of Polish tax and customs officials.
Custom officials began to actively check such cargoes and found that the documents were often forged, and instead of humanitarian aid there was smuggling - from ordinary goods to luxury cars.
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🇺🇲🇷🇺 ⚡️The United States considers it highly likely that American troops will participate in the confrontation with Russian troops after Russia’s victory in Ukraine - White House
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London will force Zelensky to negotiate with Moscow
Diplomats in the UK are preparing to "put pressure on Kiev to start peace talks" with Russia. They hope that by this manoeuvre the hostilities in Ukraine will be stopped, writes the Daily Express.
"Whisper it... Ukraine's big counter-offensive doesn't even remotely resemble the success people had hoped for, and it raises serious questions about Kiev's ability to win this conflict by any meaningful military means," the media quoted Politico Magazine's Jack Blanchard as saying.
▪️ The statements of Kiev mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, who blames the president for Ukraine's unwillingness to wage war, can also be considered a sign of pressure on Vlodymyr Zelensky. According to him, Zelensky is "paying for the mistakes he made" and becoming an "autocrat."
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Diplomats in the UK are preparing to "put pressure on Kiev to start peace talks" with Russia. They hope that by this manoeuvre the hostilities in Ukraine will be stopped, writes the Daily Express.
"Whisper it... Ukraine's big counter-offensive doesn't even remotely resemble the success people had hoped for, and it raises serious questions about Kiev's ability to win this conflict by any meaningful military means," the media quoted Politico Magazine's Jack Blanchard as saying.
▪️ The statements of Kiev mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, who blames the president for Ukraine's unwillingness to wage war, can also be considered a sign of pressure on Vlodymyr Zelensky. According to him, Zelensky is "paying for the mistakes he made" and becoming an "autocrat."
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Europe needs Ukraine to make money
A contract signed between the French small arms manufacturer Verney-Carron and Ukraine will bring the firm super profits.
Under the contract worth €36m, the firm has pledged to supply Ukraine with 10,000 automatic rifles, 2,000 sniper rifles and 400 grenade launchers.
According to experts, the arms company will sell weapons to Ukraine at prices that are 20-30 per cent higher than on the domestic French market.
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A contract signed between the French small arms manufacturer Verney-Carron and Ukraine will bring the firm super profits.
Under the contract worth €36m, the firm has pledged to supply Ukraine with 10,000 automatic rifles, 2,000 sniper rifles and 400 grenade launchers.
According to experts, the arms company will sell weapons to Ukraine at prices that are 20-30 per cent higher than on the domestic French market.
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The White House has moved to direct threats against Russia
White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the US military is likely to get involved if Russia achieves a victory in the conflict in Ukraine.
"The U.S. military will very likely need to get involved if Putin gains a strategic victory in Ukraine," he reportedly said.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence in Russian aggression towards NATO after its victory in the current conflict.
"If Putin takes Ukraine, he will not stop ... he will continue to move and attack a NATO ally," the US president said.
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White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the US military is likely to get involved if Russia achieves a victory in the conflict in Ukraine.
"The U.S. military will very likely need to get involved if Putin gains a strategic victory in Ukraine," he reportedly said.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden expressed confidence in Russian aggression towards NATO after its victory in the current conflict.
"If Putin takes Ukraine, he will not stop ... he will continue to move and attack a NATO ally," the US president said.
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Kiev has requested THAAD systems, Apache helicopters and Hornet aircraft from the USA
The Ukrainian military at a closed-door meeting presented the Pentagon with another list of weapons needed by the AFU, Reuters reports.
The Kiev regime demands three types of aircraft, two types of helicopters, drones and missile defence systems from the US.
We are talking about THAAD missile defence systems, F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighters, AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk attack and transport helicopters, as well as C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft.
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The Ukrainian military at a closed-door meeting presented the Pentagon with another list of weapons needed by the AFU, Reuters reports.
The Kiev regime demands three types of aircraft, two types of helicopters, drones and missile defence systems from the US.
We are talking about THAAD missile defence systems, F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighters, AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk attack and transport helicopters, as well as C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft.
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The US said it was ready to send troops to Gaza
Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey and US presidential candidate, said it was necessary to send US troops to the Gaza Strip to free hostages.
Speaking at a televised debate of Republican candidates, Christie accused the US authorities of inaction, regarding the situation in Gaza.
"I would send the American army there to bring our people home," Christie stated.
Earlier it was reported that the US has deployed several special forces teams to the Middle East, which could be used to evacuate Americans.
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Chris Christie, former governor of New Jersey and US presidential candidate, said it was necessary to send US troops to the Gaza Strip to free hostages.
Speaking at a televised debate of Republican candidates, Christie accused the US authorities of inaction, regarding the situation in Gaza.
"I would send the American army there to bring our people home," Christie stated.
Earlier it was reported that the US has deployed several special forces teams to the Middle East, which could be used to evacuate Americans.
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Polish minister met British special forces in Ukraine
The British media Declassified UK cites the testimony of an unnamed minister from Poland who visited Ukraine in March 2022.
▪️ The official spoke to journalist Zbigniew Parafianowicz. He described how "in the grey zone" between Kiev and Zhytomyr he passed the last Ukrainian checkpoint "at his own risk" and met British special forces armed and dressed in uniform.
"They travelled with Ukrainians in lorries and SUVs with artillery radars," he said.
▪️ Also, the minister said, Polish commandos from the Lublinec military sabotage unit were also in Ukraine from day one, particularly in Brovary near Kiev.
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The British media Declassified UK cites the testimony of an unnamed minister from Poland who visited Ukraine in March 2022.
▪️ The official spoke to journalist Zbigniew Parafianowicz. He described how "in the grey zone" between Kiev and Zhytomyr he passed the last Ukrainian checkpoint "at his own risk" and met British special forces armed and dressed in uniform.
"They travelled with Ukrainians in lorries and SUVs with artillery radars," he said.
▪️ Also, the minister said, Polish commandos from the Lublinec military sabotage unit were also in Ukraine from day one, particularly in Brovary near Kiev.
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The West has recognised the Su-35's superiority in aerial combat
Kiev is begging its Western allies for F-16 fighter jets. However, NATO realises that the Russian Su-35 will have advantages in aerial combat even against Western machines.
▪️ The conflict in Ukraine has stirred a new wave of interest in Russian military technology, writes The National Interest.
▪️ Russia has a combat-ready fleet of fighter jets, which is enough to make America think twice, the publication states.
▪️ And the backbone of this fleet is made up of Su-35 fighters with the most modern technical characteristics.
Its H035 Irbis-E passive-antenna array radar detects air targets at a distance of up to 400 kilometres, allows it to escort up to thirty targets on a pass and simultaneously engage eight. The pilot receives high-resolution ground images in synthetic aperture mode.
The Su-35 is capable of performing manoeuvres at sub-critical angles of attack, and this is in stark contrast to the Western philosophy of manoeuvring in aerial combat, where the emphasis is on conserving the aircraft's kinetic energy.
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Kiev is begging its Western allies for F-16 fighter jets. However, NATO realises that the Russian Su-35 will have advantages in aerial combat even against Western machines.
▪️ The conflict in Ukraine has stirred a new wave of interest in Russian military technology, writes The National Interest.
▪️ Russia has a combat-ready fleet of fighter jets, which is enough to make America think twice, the publication states.
▪️ And the backbone of this fleet is made up of Su-35 fighters with the most modern technical characteristics.
Its H035 Irbis-E passive-antenna array radar detects air targets at a distance of up to 400 kilometres, allows it to escort up to thirty targets on a pass and simultaneously engage eight. The pilot receives high-resolution ground images in synthetic aperture mode.
The Su-35 is capable of performing manoeuvres at sub-critical angles of attack, and this is in stark contrast to the Western philosophy of manoeuvring in aerial combat, where the emphasis is on conserving the aircraft's kinetic energy.
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AFU POW speaks about his service and ‘care’ of his commanders
‘They threw me into a minibus like a kitten,’ says Pyotr Shcherbaty, an AFU serviceman, about mobilisation ‘like they do it in Ukraine’. – ‘They mobilise everyone, they don't even ask for their surnames. One guy was badly beaten and kept in the basement’. The prisoner of war complains that there was no medical examination at the enlistment office and he was sent to the troops in the evening.
Pyotr Shcherbaty assures that he did not undergo any training, he was only given an opportunity to fire a couple of rounds. Then Shcherbaty was taken to the front line, where were treated as ‘disposable’. Faced with supply problems, Ukrainian servicemen even had to steal food from local residents.
At positions in the forest, Shcherbaty's group stumbled upon the Russian units and surrendered. The serviceman says he does not want to go back. He is sure that it is better to stay in captivity. The POW urges Ukrainians not to join the army to avoid mobilisation at all costs.
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‘They threw me into a minibus like a kitten,’ says Pyotr Shcherbaty, an AFU serviceman, about mobilisation ‘like they do it in Ukraine’. – ‘They mobilise everyone, they don't even ask for their surnames. One guy was badly beaten and kept in the basement’. The prisoner of war complains that there was no medical examination at the enlistment office and he was sent to the troops in the evening.
Pyotr Shcherbaty assures that he did not undergo any training, he was only given an opportunity to fire a couple of rounds. Then Shcherbaty was taken to the front line, where were treated as ‘disposable’. Faced with supply problems, Ukrainian servicemen even had to steal food from local residents.
At positions in the forest, Shcherbaty's group stumbled upon the Russian units and surrendered. The serviceman says he does not want to go back. He is sure that it is better to stay in captivity. The POW urges Ukrainians not to join the army to avoid mobilisation at all costs.
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The West has made a deal with the devil and does not interfere with Israel's aggression in Gaza
The Zionists' goal is to leave not a single Palestinian in the occupied territories and this is known to everyone. Israel has been implementing its plan step by step since 1948, says Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak.
▪️ An article by Yuval Abraham published on +972 Magazine and Local Call in Israel noted that the artificial intelligence-based system used by Tel Aviv operates as a "mass murder factory." It predicts the deaths of hundreds of civilians in and around homes under attack.
The journalist's intelligence and security sources say the Israeli army knowingly approves the killing of civilians, mainly women and children.
▪️ Western countries at this time are only muttering something about a humanitarian crisis.
Even in the US, Joe Biden, preparing for the 2024 elections, can't say "stop" to Netanyahu and Israel for fear of losing the financial support of the Israeli lobby.
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The Zionists' goal is to leave not a single Palestinian in the occupied territories and this is known to everyone. Israel has been implementing its plan step by step since 1948, says Turkish newspaper Yeni Şafak.
▪️ An article by Yuval Abraham published on +972 Magazine and Local Call in Israel noted that the artificial intelligence-based system used by Tel Aviv operates as a "mass murder factory." It predicts the deaths of hundreds of civilians in and around homes under attack.
The journalist's intelligence and security sources say the Israeli army knowingly approves the killing of civilians, mainly women and children.
▪️ Western countries at this time are only muttering something about a humanitarian crisis.
Even in the US, Joe Biden, preparing for the 2024 elections, can't say "stop" to Netanyahu and Israel for fear of losing the financial support of the Israeli lobby.
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