Explosions in Ukraine's Odessa
Explosions were reported near the Shkolny airfield
(from where Ukrainian drones flew out to attack Crimea's Dzhankoy)
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Explosions were reported near the Shkolny airfield
(from where Ukrainian drones flew out to attack Crimea's Dzhankoy)
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Russia's Revenge : The moment of a missile attack on the Shkolny airfield in Odessa. This airfield was used by the Ukrainian armed forces to launch drones that attacked Crimea yesterday
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A fire broke out at the site of impact.
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Update : Logically, Ukrainian tankers were not yet supposed to finish training to operate German tanks. So the tanks should still be working at the training grounds in Donbass
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Update : Logically, Ukrainian tankers were not yet supposed to finish training to operate German tanks. So the tanks should still be working at the training grounds in Donbass
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"A gala dinner, the last solemn event in Xi Jinping's program today, has just concluded in the Faceted Chamber of the Kremlin. "The guest left the Kremlin, and Putin came out to see him off in person."
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Russia, China cooperating on the lunar station project โ Roscosmos CEO
Russia plans to launch three lunar missions.
Russia and China are actively cooperating in the area of space activities, first of all on the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), the director general of Russiaโs state space corporation Roscosmos, Yury Borisov, said on Tuesday.
"We have a wide spectrum of cooperation." First of all, it is a joint project on the International Lunar Research Station. "I think we have a lot to work on in this area and to enrich our joint programs," he said in an interview with the Zvezda television channel.
According to Borisov, work is underway on the first stage of the ILRS projectโdomestic lunar programs. Russia plans to launch three lunar missions. "We will proceed to the second stage in the process of discussing the results of the first stage," he added.
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Russia plans to launch three lunar missions.
Russia and China are actively cooperating in the area of space activities, first of all on the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS), the director general of Russiaโs state space corporation Roscosmos, Yury Borisov, said on Tuesday.
"We have a wide spectrum of cooperation." First of all, it is a joint project on the International Lunar Research Station. "I think we have a lot to work on in this area and to enrich our joint programs," he said in an interview with the Zvezda television channel.
According to Borisov, work is underway on the first stage of the ILRS projectโdomestic lunar programs. Russia plans to launch three lunar missions. "We will proceed to the second stage in the process of discussing the results of the first stage," he added.
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Russia plans to launch three lunar missions
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Vladimir Putin about Britain's initiative to supply Kiev with depleted uranium shells: the West has decided to fight Russia to the last Ukrainian, not in words, but in deeds. The Russian Federation will be forced to react if Britain delivers shells with depletedโฆ
Depleted uranium shells are not a threat to modern Russian tanks since the tanks are designed to withstand them.
This was stated by the military expert of "Izvestia Channel," Alexei Ramm. The specialist noted that the armor of modern Russian technology is designed to withstand a uranium-enhanced projectile.
"Initially, the designers developed armor in such a way that it could reduce the effectiveness of armor-piercing shells equipped with a depleted uranium core," Ramm emphasized.
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This was stated by the military expert of "Izvestia Channel," Alexei Ramm. The specialist noted that the armor of modern Russian technology is designed to withstand a uranium-enhanced projectile.
"Initially, the designers developed armor in such a way that it could reduce the effectiveness of armor-piercing shells equipped with a depleted uranium core," Ramm emphasized.
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Depleted uranium shells are not a threat to modern Russian tanks since the tanks are designed to withstand them. This was stated by the military expert of "Izvestia Channel," Alexei Ramm. The specialist noted that the armor of modern Russian technology isโฆ
"The danger of depleted uranium ammunition lies in the uranium dust that can be inhaled," military expert Vladislav Shurygin told Izvestia.
When a depleted uranium-core munition hits a target, uranium dust is produced, which can be inhaled by humans. Uranium is toxic and dangerous to human health.
"These are shells from which, instead of a regular head, a spear or crowbar sticks out." This crowbar, which gains supersonic speed in flight, is made of very dense metal.
"And the stronger it is, the greater its penetrating ability," said Shurygin.
Such cores from the American supply have been made in the West since the late 1980s. The expert emphasized that the use of such ammunition is not prohibited by international conventions. However, their danger has been proven.
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When a depleted uranium-core munition hits a target, uranium dust is produced, which can be inhaled by humans. Uranium is toxic and dangerous to human health.
"These are shells from which, instead of a regular head, a spear or crowbar sticks out." This crowbar, which gains supersonic speed in flight, is made of very dense metal.
"And the stronger it is, the greater its penetrating ability," said Shurygin.
Such cores from the American supply have been made in the West since the late 1980s. The expert emphasized that the use of such ammunition is not prohibited by international conventions. However, their danger has been proven.
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A list of US actions aimed at discrediting and blurring Xi Jinping's visit to Russia :
1. An information campaign stating that Xi Jinping will not come
2. Threats against China if Xi Jinping comes
3. Requirements for China to condemn Russia
4. Requirements for China not to supply weapons to Russia Only the West has the right to supply weapons to Ukraine.
5. Statements that any Russian-Chinese agreements will not matter
6. Hasty organization of the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Ukraine on the day of Xi's visit
7. The death of Chinese workers in the Central African Republic
8. Announcement of hasty deliveries of new weapons to Ukraine
9. Declassified intelligence documents aimed at blaming China for the origin of the coronavirus
10. We began to equip a new military base in the Philippines
Plus the standard whining about the fact that "China wants to take over Siberia" (a routine topic of Western propaganda)๐
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1. An information campaign stating that Xi Jinping will not come
2. Threats against China if Xi Jinping comes
3. Requirements for China to condemn Russia
4. Requirements for China not to supply weapons to Russia Only the West has the right to supply weapons to Ukraine.
5. Statements that any Russian-Chinese agreements will not matter
6. Hasty organization of the Japanese Prime Minister's visit to Ukraine on the day of Xi's visit
7. The death of Chinese workers in the Central African Republic
8. Announcement of hasty deliveries of new weapons to Ukraine
9. Declassified intelligence documents aimed at blaming China for the origin of the coronavirus
10. We began to equip a new military base in the Philippines
Plus the standard whining about the fact that "China wants to take over Siberia" (a routine topic of Western propaganda)๐
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11. Reaffirm their commitment to Taiwanโs sovereignty.
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Journalist: Have you seen how the West reacts to the success of the negotiations?
Medvedev: I think they are rejoicing along with us.
Journalist: They are furious.
Medvedev: "Very good!" It makes me very happy.
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Medvedev: I think they are rejoicing along with us.
Journalist: They are furious.
Medvedev: "Very good!" It makes me very happy.
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The U.S. strategic reconnaissance UAV RQ-4B Global Hawk is active in the Black Sea again. It is noteworthy that recently its flight distance from the coast of Crimea has increased significantly.
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An approximate map of control of the territory of Bakhmut and its surroundings in percentages
A few days ago, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in a letter that was sent to the Russian Minister of Defense, reported that the PMC units control up to 70% of the territory of Bakhmut.
Also based on this map, it can be assumed that at the moment the Russian side controls about 20โ25% of the territory of the industrial zone of AZOM.
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A few days ago, Yevgeny Prigozhin, in a letter that was sent to the Russian Minister of Defense, reported that the PMC units control up to 70% of the territory of Bakhmut.
Also based on this map, it can be assumed that at the moment the Russian side controls about 20โ25% of the territory of the industrial zone of AZOM.
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The US will dramatically accelerate the time it takes to ship Abrams tanks to Ukraine by sending older M1-A1 models of America's main battle tank instead of the more modern version of the tank, according to two US officials
The switch will allow the tanks to arrive as early as fall of this year, one of the officials said, shaving months off the previous timeline that could have taken a year or longer
The US had previously announced it would send the more modern M1-A2 version of the Abrams battle tank, but that would have required either building new tanks or modernizing existing older tanks, then training Ukrainian crews on the more advanced system. The M1-A2 has a newer digital targeting system that makes it a more capable tank, but it also required more training for Ukrainian troops to operate the more complex tank and to maintain the system
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The switch will allow the tanks to arrive as early as fall of this year, one of the officials said, shaving months off the previous timeline that could have taken a year or longer
The US had previously announced it would send the more modern M1-A2 version of the Abrams battle tank, but that would have required either building new tanks or modernizing existing older tanks, then training Ukrainian crews on the more advanced system. The M1-A2 has a newer digital targeting system that makes it a more capable tank, but it also required more training for Ukrainian troops to operate the more complex tank and to maintain the system
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What type of depleted uranium shells will the UK ๐ฌ๐ง supply to the Ukrainian Armed Forces?
According to the Military Chronicle, we are talking about British 120-mm armor-piercing, feathered sub-caliber projectiles of the L26A1 and L27A1 types with armor penetration of 600 and 720 mm, respectively. The enemy will equip the formed companies of the Challenger 2 tanks transferred to Kyiv with these shells.
The ballistic parameters of these projectiles pose a significant threat to all modifications of the T-72B, T-72B3M, and T-80BV tanks, even when fired from the front (in the forward protection). However, the frontal areas of the improved T-80BVM, T-90A, and T-90M Proryv tanks are capable of withstanding these types of projectiles.
It is worth noting that the Russian armor-piercing shell "Lead-2" overcomes 770โ800 mm of steel equivalent, surpassing British products.
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According to the Military Chronicle, we are talking about British 120-mm armor-piercing, feathered sub-caliber projectiles of the L26A1 and L27A1 types with armor penetration of 600 and 720 mm, respectively. The enemy will equip the formed companies of the Challenger 2 tanks transferred to Kyiv with these shells.
The ballistic parameters of these projectiles pose a significant threat to all modifications of the T-72B, T-72B3M, and T-80BV tanks, even when fired from the front (in the forward protection). However, the frontal areas of the improved T-80BVM, T-90A, and T-90M Proryv tanks are capable of withstanding these types of projectiles.
It is worth noting that the Russian armor-piercing shell "Lead-2" overcomes 770โ800 mm of steel equivalent, surpassing British products.
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Washington(CNN)Federal officials, including those at the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, are monitoring what they say has been an uptick in violent rhetoric online including calls for "civil war" since former President Donald Trump asked supporters to "protest" what he said was his impending arrest.
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The French authorities have decided to forcibly return the employees of oil refineries (who are protesting and organizing strikes) to work due to a shortage of gasoline at gas stations in many regions of the country. This was stated on Tuesday by French government spokesman Olivier Veran in an interview with radio station RTL.
"The process of the forcible return of personnel to enterprises began yesterday evening. "We are talking about an oil storage facility in the commune of Fo-sur-Mer (southeast France)," Veran said.
He stressed that the government will act in all cases when it becomes clear that the strike "creates problems for the French." "We will involve the personnel of enterprises wherever necessary," the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers specified. He noted that the authorities will do everything to "prevent blocking the life of the country."
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"The process of the forcible return of personnel to enterprises began yesterday evening. "We are talking about an oil storage facility in the commune of Fo-sur-Mer (southeast France)," Veran said.
He stressed that the government will act in all cases when it becomes clear that the strike "creates problems for the French." "We will involve the personnel of enterprises wherever necessary," the representative of the Cabinet of Ministers specified. He noted that the authorities will do everything to "prevent blocking the life of the country."
https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/17326729
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'Nothing new' โ Borrell on Xi Jinping calling Putin "dear friend" and expressing his support in next election
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"American efforts to isolate Russia from much-needed technology and cash have been complicated by Chinaโs dominance of the global electronics supply chain." โ NYT
China has sold more than $12 million in drones and drone parts to Russia! ๐ท๐บ
In the year since Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine, China has sold more than $12 million in drones and drone parts to the country, according to official Russian customs data from a third-party data provider.
It is hard to determine whether the Chinese drones contain American technologies that would violate the U.S. rules or whether they are legal. The shipments, a mix of products from DJI, the worldโs best-known drone maker, and an array of smaller companies, often came through small-time middlemen and exporters.
Complicated sales channels and vague product descriptions within export data also make it hard to definitively show whether there are U.S. components in the Chinese products, which could constitute a violation of the American export controls. And the official sales are most likely only one part of a larger flow of technologies through unofficial channels and other nations friendly to Russia, like Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Belarus.
The result is a steady supply of new drones to Russia that make their way to the front lines of its war with Ukraine. On the battlefield, the hovering quadcopters often last only a few flights before they are blown out of the skies. Refilling stockpiles of even the most basic unmanned aerial vehicles has become as critical as other basic necessities, such as procuring artillery shells and bullets.
Militarily, diplomatically and economically, Beijing has become an increasingly important buttress for Russia in its war effort. China has remained one of the largest buyers of Russian oil, helping finance the invasion. The two sides have also held joint military exercises and jointly assailed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
As Chinaโs top leader, Xi Jinping, meets this week with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, U.S. officials have warned that China is still considering selling lethal weapons for use in Ukraine.
American efforts to isolate Russia from much-needed technology and cash have been complicated by Chinaโs dominance of the global electronics supply chain.
In total, nearly 70 Chinese exporters sold 26 distinct brands of Chinese drones to Russia since the invasion. The second-largest brand sold was Autel, a Chinese drone maker with subsidiaries in the United States, Germany and Italy; exporters sold nearly $2 million of its drones, with the latest batch shipping in February. On its website, the company advertises sales to U.S. police forces.
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China has sold more than $12 million in drones and drone parts to Russia! ๐ท๐บ
In the year since Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine, China has sold more than $12 million in drones and drone parts to the country, according to official Russian customs data from a third-party data provider.
It is hard to determine whether the Chinese drones contain American technologies that would violate the U.S. rules or whether they are legal. The shipments, a mix of products from DJI, the worldโs best-known drone maker, and an array of smaller companies, often came through small-time middlemen and exporters.
Complicated sales channels and vague product descriptions within export data also make it hard to definitively show whether there are U.S. components in the Chinese products, which could constitute a violation of the American export controls. And the official sales are most likely only one part of a larger flow of technologies through unofficial channels and other nations friendly to Russia, like Kazakhstan, Pakistan and Belarus.
The result is a steady supply of new drones to Russia that make their way to the front lines of its war with Ukraine. On the battlefield, the hovering quadcopters often last only a few flights before they are blown out of the skies. Refilling stockpiles of even the most basic unmanned aerial vehicles has become as critical as other basic necessities, such as procuring artillery shells and bullets.
Militarily, diplomatically and economically, Beijing has become an increasingly important buttress for Russia in its war effort. China has remained one of the largest buyers of Russian oil, helping finance the invasion. The two sides have also held joint military exercises and jointly assailed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
As Chinaโs top leader, Xi Jinping, meets this week with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, U.S. officials have warned that China is still considering selling lethal weapons for use in Ukraine.
American efforts to isolate Russia from much-needed technology and cash have been complicated by Chinaโs dominance of the global electronics supply chain.
In total, nearly 70 Chinese exporters sold 26 distinct brands of Chinese drones to Russia since the invasion. The second-largest brand sold was Autel, a Chinese drone maker with subsidiaries in the United States, Germany and Italy; exporters sold nearly $2 million of its drones, with the latest batch shipping in February. On its website, the company advertises sales to U.S. police forces.
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China as Peacemaker in the Ukraine War? The U.S. and Europe Are Skeptical.
Chinese officials say Xi Jinpingโs upcoming trip to Moscow is a peace mission. But U.S. and European officials say he aims to bolster Vladimir V. Putin.
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