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 Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 7:02pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡German Defense Minister considers reintroduction of compulsory military service amid "dramatic shortage" in personnel — DW 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:39pm On Dec 29, 2023*. Modified: 6:10pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Argentina's new President, Javier Milei, has withdrawn the country from its planned entry into the expanding BRICS club of nations. In a letter to the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, Mr Milei said decisions taken by the preceding government had been revised. The Brics countries are often seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world. Argentina had been among a much-vaunted new tranche of six countries poised to join the grouping next month. It would have been admitted to the Brics club on 1 January, alongside Egypt, Iran, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. 2 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:31pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Ukrainian Air Force Spokesman Ignat: Ukrainian air defense forces were not able to shoot down even a single one of the 300 Russian Kh-22 missiles fired since the beginning of full-scale invasion. With a speed of about Mach 4, a warhead mass of 500-1.000 kg and several tons of fuel on board, the Kh-22/32 missile has been a big problem for Ukraine. 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:30pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡The Polish Army reported that an "unidentified object" entered the country's airspace during the Russian attack on Ukraine. The President called an emergency meeting with the Ministry of Defense. According to the Polish army, the "unidentified object" was "tracked by the country's air defense radar systems" from the moment it crossed the border until the signal disappeared. Amid reports of the "unidentified object," President Andrzej Duda convened an emergency meeting of the National Security Bureau with the participation of Defense Minister Vladyslav Koshyn-Kamysh and Chief of Staff Wieslaw Kukula. Ukrainian Air Force representative Yuriy Ignat stated that the violation of Poland's airspace during the Russian attack on Ukraine is a signal to allies about the necessity of strengthening Ukrainian air defense. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:29pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡U.S. Central Command announced earlier tonight that the USS Mason (DDG-87), an Arleigh Burke-Class Guided-Missile Destroyer on Combat Patrol in the Southern Red Sea, was able to Shoot Down a One-Way “Suicide” Drone and an Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile that were both launched by the Houthi Terrorist Group in Yemen towards Commercial Shipping Lanes in the Region, which contained at least 18 Vessels at the time of the Interceptions. 1 Like
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:28pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡️Polish President Andrzej Duda initiates an emergency meeting with the National Security Bureau following a missile strike on Poland.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:26pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Saudi Arabia's Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath claim 11 leaders of the IRGC were killed in Israeli strike that targeted Damascus Airport yesterday evening. The commander of the IRGC in eastern Syria, Nurt Rashid, was injured in the strike that targeted Damascus. The commanders of the IRGC in eastern Syria were receiving a high-ranking delegation at Damascus Airport at the time of Israeli strike. 1 Like
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:26pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡U.S. recorded over 276,000 migrant encounters at the southern border in December, the highest single month ever — Fox |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:24pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡France warns of "very high" terrorism threat on New Year’s Eve, deploys 90,000 police forces and 5,000 soldiers — Telegraph |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:12pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Ukrainian President Zelensky visited Avdiivka. Russia launched its offensive around Avdiivka on October 10, triggering thousands of deaths on both sides just ahead of the grueling winter season settling in across Ukraine. Russia wants to "at the very least" capture Avdiivka by the end of the year.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 4:57pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Russia's ZALA announces a new kamikaze UAV called “Product (Izdeliye) 55”. The loitering munition is equipped with four engines and continues the ZALA line, using the X-wing aerodynamic design of the Lancet family. The new short-range loitering munition is easy to operate with remote container launch. ZALA also claims that the UAV is absolutely invulnerable to electronic warfare systems.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 3:25pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Maine bars Trump from ballot as U.S. Supreme Court weighs state authority to block former president from elections - AP |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 2:24pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡Ceremony of resumption of activities of the Embassy of Russia in Burkina Faso.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 2:23pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
⚡The Burkinabe Foreign Minister, Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré, gave his remarks to Sputnik Africa on the resumption of the activities of the Russian embassy in the West African country, noting that it enables "to handle issues with due diligence."
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 9:23pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Russia's new nuclear submarine Prince Pozharsky, named after Knyaz Dmitry Pozharsky, will join the Russian Navy next month. The submarine is an improved version of the Borei-class ballistic missile submarine and can carry up to 20 missiles. 5 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 8:33pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Russia has taken the initiative on most of the battlefield in Ukraine, writes the New York Times. According to the publication, Russia managed to occupy new territories in the past few weeks. The deputy of the Verkhovna Rada, the deputy chairman of the committee for national security, defense and intelligence Yegor Chernev told the newspaper that the situation on the front is difficult and is gradually getting worse. "Without American munitions, we are beginning to lose territory hard-won this summer," he added. 1 Like
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 8:30pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for an immediate increase in humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip. 13 of the member states of the Council voted in favor of the decision. The US and Russia abstained. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 8:24pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 8:22pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡The Parliament of the Republic of Armenia has ratified a protocol by which Armenian citizens will have the opportunity to enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa requirement.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 7:40pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Angelina Jolie: We say 'human rights' for some people, but never for others. There is 'justice' for some, but not for others. The world is at a breaking point. I don't know if there is a country that is clean about this. 12 Likes 3 Shares
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 7:13pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Denmark’s economy entered a recession in the third quarter, as it recorded a second consecutive contraction owing do a slowdown in the pharmaceutical industry, official statistics showed Friday. The country’s gross domestic product shrank 0.7 percent between July and September compared to the previous three-month period, according to Statistics Denmark. It followed a 0.7 percent drop in the second quarter, tipping the country into a technical recession, which is defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction. “The decline in the third quarter was primarily due to a decline in manufacturing, with the pharmaceutical industry contributing to the decline,” Statistics Denmark said in a statement. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 6:03pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 6:02pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 6:01pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Estonia does not plan to expel Ukrainian citizens liable for military service to their homeland, the local Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:50pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Netanyahu to Putin: "If you want to help the Palestinians, take them to Egypt and help them there" Israel has rejected Russia's offer to build a modern hospital in Gaza demanding that Russia dislocate the Palestinians to Egypt. Another confirmation that Israel is carrying out ethnic cleansing, with slaughter and massacre. 3 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:48pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:39pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡ White House welcomes Japan’s decision to transfer Patriot missiles to US: statement |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:33pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡High-speed train company Hyperloop One shuts down.
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:31pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡US Navy says they don’t have enough warships to start Operation Prosperity Guardian against the Houthis. According to John Konrad (maritime journalist), the US has built 24 littoral combat ships to be used for combat in coastal areas, but the US has refused to deploy them. The Houthis' anti-ship ballistic missiles and drones are a concern for the US. 2 Likes
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriterNiiig: 5:04pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
⚡Presidents of Russia & Venezuela emphasised in a phone conversation their common approaches to the creation of a fair multipolar world order & the rejection of unlawful sanctions & interference in the domestic affairs of states. 4 Likes
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