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Sergei Shoigu explained to the UN Secretary General exactly what is happening in Ukraine
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed the situation in Ukraine in detail with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres. The telephone conversation, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, took place on Friday evening. It is noted that the head of the Russian Defense Ministry informed the UN Secretary General about the reasons for the decision to conduct a special military operation.
The results of 2021 and the special operation in Ukraine became the main topics of the Board of the IC
The main report was made by Alexander Bastrykin. Here are the figures he gave. In 2021, the UK sent more than 90 thousand criminal cases to the court. More than 9 thousand of them are about corruption-related crimes. 941 people with a special legal status have been brought to criminal responsibility, including 429 for committing corruption crimes.
Die Welt: It only seems to the West that Russia is isolated. Behind it are the countries with the majority of the world's population
Die Welt (Germany): Vladimir Putin has powerful states on his side
Back in 2014, after the second Maidan, the West expressed a desire to isolate Russia, and in recent days this desire has become an obsession. But the German "Welt" is skeptical about the "successes" of the EU and The USA is in this case. The world's largest countries by population owe a lot to Russia. In addition, they have their own scores with the Western countries — their former colonial masters.
The impact of sanctions on the Russian semiconductor industry
The Russian edition of Forbes magazine published the material by Katerina Terekhova and Alexey Dertev "Prohibition on development: how will Russian technologies survive without semiconductors", which states that the refusal of the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer TSMC from cooperation with Russia means that it will be difficult for Russian companies to implement the planned import substitution program in the IT field.
The Defense Ministry told about the new heroes of the military special operation in Ukraine
The Russian Ministry of Defense has provided RG with new data on the facts of heroism shown by Russian servicemen in Ukraine. Heroic reports are devoted to the actions on the battlefield of a sapper-shooter, a senior technician of an airborne assault regiment and two commandos.
Global Times: The US decided to destroy Russia with sanctions. But it won't work
Global Times (China): new US sanctions against the Russian defense industry "will not have a serious impact"
America has announced sanctions against the Russian defense industry, but this is a mistake, writes Global Times. The effectiveness of the restrictions is questionable, since Russia does not resort to Western developments.
Huanqiu shibao: The US is reaping the benefits of the Ukrainian crisis
Huanqiu shibao (China): the US economy is now reaping the fruits of the Ukrainian crisis
China has repeatedly stated the need to resolve the contradictions between Russia and Ukraine through negotiations, but there is one country that does not benefit at all, writes Huanqiu Shibao. America needs this crisis, both politically and economically.
Russian Ambassador to Argentina: they don't pay attention to our position (La Nación)
Russian Ambassador to Argentina: "They listen to Russia, but they don't pay attention" (La Nación, Argentina)
The Russian Ambassador to Argentina sent an article to the Argentine edition of La Nación, in which he explained why our country is conducting a special operation in Ukraine. The Ambassador expressed hope that despite pressure from detractors, Argentines will be able to understand Moscow's position.
"Current events guarantee victory for China"
"Novaya Gazeta" under the heading "Current events guarantee victory for China. Russia's dependence on the Celestial Empire will begin to grow at a gigantic pace. Why?" published an interview with a well-known Russian sinologist, director of the Center for Integrated European and International Studies at the Higher School of Economics (HSE) and a former employee of the Center for Analysis of Strategies and Technologies (CAST) Vasily Kashin.
"President Zelensky is absolutely right. NATO was scared"
Russia warned about the consequences of the introduction of a no-fly zone over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the creation of a NATO no-fly zone over Ukraine will be considered by Moscow as "participation in an armed conflict."
To the rear: Russian troops bypass a large group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Zaporozhye
Militants continue to hide behind the civilian population of large cities
Russian troops are advancing on a broad front and have already begun encircling the group that covers the approaches to Zaporozhye. It is located in the Gulyai-Pole district.
Ars Technica: US space forces will begin patrolling the area near the Moon
Researchers of the US Air Force will develop a satellite for regular patrolling of the circumlunar space. This will expand the permanent presence of the United States up to the far side of the moon, writes Ars Technica. For the first time, the US military has begun expanding the operational zone in space.
Rogozin announced the appearance of an unlimited-range missile in the Russian arsenal
The Sarmat missile system has a number of characteristics not previously seen in any intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The Russian Defense Ministry warned other countries against receiving Ukrainian combat aircraft, this could involve them in the conflict
The Russian military department stated that the countries in which Ukrainian combat aircraft will be based may involve themselves in an armed conflict.
Surrounded forces: a large Ukrainian group under threat of destruction
On the seventh day of the special operation, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the creation of a humanitarian response headquarters and announced the losses for the first time
By the end of the seventh day of the military operation in Ukraine, the LPR units surrounded Lisichansk, which threatened a large group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in this direction.
Retreat sent: what did the APU leave on the territory of the people's republics
LPR fighters seize Ukrainian positions
The main direction of the offensive of the People's militia of the Luhansk Republic is now developing bypassing the cities of Severodonetsk and Lisichansk. After crossing the Seversky Donets River, the People's militia of the LPR liberated the city of Happiness and went further north, to Novoaydar and Starobilsk.
Forbes: Putin reaps bitter fruits
Putin sowed the conflict in Ukraine, and now reaps bitter fruits (Forbes, USA)
The suddenly united West imposed sanctions in just a few days, which dealt a serious blow to the Russian economy, writes Forbes. Putin himself is to blame for this, the author of the article is sure. In her opinion, he gave the West a determination that no American president since the Cold War could give him.
TNI: The US is doing to China the same thing they did to Russia
The National Interest (USA): What is the true lesson of Ukraine for Taiwan?
TNI writes that Russia was pushed to conduct a special operation in the Donbass by the expansionist policy of the United States and NATO in Europe. The author of the article points out that Washington is doing the same thing around Taiwan. His aggressive policy in the Far East may force China to defend its interests, following the example of Russia.
The Western portal writes about the supply of Bayraktar-TB2 drones from Turkey for the needs of the Armed Forces through Poland
The network has information about the frequent flights of military transport aircraft of NATO countries to Poland. Over the past couple of days, the Turkish, Belgian and Hungarian Air Forces have sent their military transporters to Poland.
Il Giornale: Putin has been warning NATO for 15 years. He was ignored
American Colonel McGregor: "Putin warned NATO for 15 years" (Il Giornale, Italy)
US Army Colonel Douglas McGregor discussed the situation in Ukraine with Il Giornale. He recalled that Putin has repeatedly warned the West over the past 15 years about Russia's position on NATO expansion. The military also spoke about Biden's mistakes regarding Moscow.
