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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 10:03am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡Kyiv: A 🇬🇧 British special delegation visited the secret locations of the company Metinvest, which produces high-quality models for the needs of the 🇺🇦 Ukrainian army. According to the British newspaper Guardian, the basic purpose of these mock-ups is to confuse the tactical kamikaze drones "Lancet" that the 🇷🇺 Russians use massively on the front and in its closer tactical depth.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 10:01am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡🇸🇾 Syrian intelligence services are set to share information regarding mercenaries with Armenia.

According to sources closely associated with Major General Ali Mamluk, the head of the Syrian National Security Department, it is reported that the intelligence agencies of Syria will provide 🇦🇲 Armenia with intelligence data concerning mercenaries affiliated with pro-Turkish groups operating in Turkish-occupied regions of Syria. These mercenaries could potentially be transferred to 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan in the event of a war.

It's worth noting that Syria has traditionally shown support for Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan and 🇹🇷 Turkey.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 9:58am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡🇷🇺 Kurganmashzavod sent another batch of new BMP-3 to the front.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 9:56am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡Estonian Prime Minister Kallas Proposes Unified Trade Embargo Against 🇷🇺 Russia.

Following a scandal involving her husband's business in Russia, Prime Minister Kallas has suggested that 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇻 Latvia, and 🇫🇮 Finland create a "trade barrier" on the Russian border. This move appears to be an attempt to divert attention from her impending resignation.

It is worth noting that Estonia cannot close its border with 🇷🇺 Russia without the support of other countries, as this would negatively impact local businesses. Electronics, factory equipment, food products, and plastics are imported daily from Estonia to Russia.

As of now, none of the four countries have supported the 🇪🇪 Estonian proposal. Apparently, they are assessing the potential adverse economic consequences more pragmatically. Furthermore, Kallas' diminished authority as a public official likely undermines trust in her anti-Russian initiatives.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 9:37am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡️🇰🇵 North Korea launches new nuclear submarine

The ceremony was attended by the country's leader Kim Jong-un.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 9:36am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡🇨🇺 Cuba arrested 17 people for trafficking young people to participate in hostilities on the side of 🇷🇺 Russia in 🇺🇦 Ukraine.

They face from 30 years of imprisonment to execution.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 9:29am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡Explosions do not stop in the Odessa region - 🇷🇺 Russian missiles are hitting Ukrainian Armed Forces facilities in the region

Strikes continue throughout the night in the Odessa region of 🇺🇦 Ukraine. Several groups of UAVs and missiles have been reported.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:53am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡🇷🇺 Russia says 🇺🇸 US Air Force is using 🇫🇮 Finland's Rovaniemi airbase, which is near Russian border.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:43am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡🇰🇵 North Korea christened a new "tactical nuclear attack submarine" on Sept. 6 that has been under development for years, with leader Kim Jong Un attending the ceremony at the Sinpho shipyard on the east coast.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 5:47am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡🇮🇷 Iranian drones "Shahid 171" fly along the border of 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan and 🇦🇲 Armenia, and Yerevan transfers MLRS and armored vehicles to the border.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 5:45am On Sep 08, 2023

Kingsnairaland:
The many western companies in Russia will be held too

All your oil companies gone too.

Already gone in fact. Permanently. Whether they return Russia frozen funds or not.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 12:19am On Sep 08, 2023

😂 🤣 🤡 🇫🇮 🤡

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 12:03am On Sep 08, 2023

⚡The 🇺🇸 US Treasury reported that the blocked assets of the 🇷🇺 Russian Federation are estimated at about $280 billion and are mostly located in the European Union.

The Ministry of Finance stressed that specialists from the US, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🍁 Canada, the 🇪🇺 European Commission, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇮🇹 Italy and the 🇬🇧 UK have completed the initial audit of Russian sovereign assets. The American department noted that Russia's sovereign assets will be held by the countries until it compensates for the damage caused to 🇺🇦 Ukraine. The specialists intend to complete the full identification and calculation of Russian assets by the end of the year.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 11:59pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡"We will close all the radio stations that make propaganda for the enemy."

The president's message regarding the closure of certain radio stations in 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso is clear. He stated, "We will shut down radio stations that engage in propaganda, seek to glorify the enemy, and exacerbate the conflict." He emphasized that this action isn't limited to Western radios; even local ones aligning with imperialism will face closure.

He further explained, "We cannot tolerate these media outlets altering the perception of the conflict through their propaganda, aiming to change our people's mindset and intensify the conflict."

According to 🇧🇫 Captain Ibrahim Traoré, President of the Transition, journalists from these targeted stations display partisan behavior. He cautioned that in times of war, there's a need for constructive communication to rally people, and those going against this will not be tolerated.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 11:57pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇦🇲 Armenia deploys 300mm Smerch MLRS to the border with 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan.

The 🇫🇷 French Embassy in Armenia also called on its citizens to avoid traveling the border regions.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 8:09pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇺🇸 Apple's Value Plummets by $200 Billion in 48 Hours Following Reports of iPhone Ban in China.

On Thursday, Apple's stock experienced a 3.4% decline in response to news of China's intention to extend the iPhone ban to government-affiliated entities and businesses.

Concerns among investors have risen regarding Apple's capacity to maintain its business operations in the world's largest economy.

In the past month, Apple recorded its most significant daily drop, resulting in a loss of approximately $200 billion over two days, positioning its stock as the poorest performer in the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

🇨🇳 China is the largest foreign market for the company’s products and Chinese sales represented about a fifth of the company’s total revenue last year.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 7:53pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡Several 🇦🇲 Armenian media sources are circulating claims that the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs has supposedly issued a new warning message cautioning French citizens against traveling to regions marked with a red line on a map posted on their website.

Please note that these maps and notifications were issued in July 18, 2023. In addition, the Ambassador of 🇫🇷 France to Armenia denies any changes or new reports of travel advisory warnings.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 7:21pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇺🇦 Ukraine has included the Turkish glass manufacturer Şişecam Group in the list of "international sponsors of the war," according to the National Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (NAPC).

“NAPC has included the 🇹🇷 Turkish Şişecam Group in the list of international sponsors of the war. The company continues to do business with 🇷🇺 Russia and remains the largest exporter in the Russian Federation in its industry.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:53pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇵🇱 Polish Defense Chief Andrzejczak lays down cold hard truth on 🇺🇸 Americans, stating he’s not surprised at ferocity of Russian troops fighting in 🇺🇦 Ukraine and warns West NOT to underestimate Moscow, telling bewildered show hosts they can’t compare Russian forces to Western standards.

Polish General says 🇷🇺 Russian soldiers don’t back down from hardships and press on through even the most difficult situations - something Andrzejczak implies is notably absent in NATO forces.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:50pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡The World Bank confirms that it is working to extend $18bn credit to 🇹🇷 Turkey following Ankara’s return to orthodox monetary policy.

World Bank had already provided $17bn for Turkish companies and public sector, in total the amount would reach $35bn.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:47pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡️Al Arabiya: 🇫🇷 France will not withdraw troops from Niger until it knows the fate of the ousted president.

The TV channel notes that Paris is in constant negotiations with the rebels, they are discussing the removal of French artillery and aircraft from the territory of the African state.

As for the fate of the overthrown Bazum, he will be tried for high treason and undermining the country's security. The new 🇳🇪 Niger authorities have already collected all the necessary materials for the trial. At the same time, the rebels threatened to kill Bazum if other countries tried to intervene. France is now trying to take advantage of this so as not to withdraw all troops from Niger.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:39pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡The 🇺🇸 U.S. is repositioning some troops and equipment within 🇳🇪 Niger and will withdraw a small number of non-essential personnel “out of an abundance of caution”.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:38pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡Just a day before the start of the G-20 Summit (September 8 ) 🇨🇳 China issued a NOTAM warning for military exercises and most likely the launch of a missile towards the East China Sea.

It is also worth noting that Xi Jinping has opted out of the G-20 summit to be held in 🇮🇳 New Delhi, India.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:15pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇧🇪 Belgian Energy Minister Van Der Straeten admitted that Belgium is one of the world's largest recipients of 🇷🇺 Russian LNG, but the main consumer of this fuel is not Belgium itself, but 🇩🇪 Germany, which buys gas in transit.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:13pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡️🇸🇳 Senegal Air Force “JARAAF21” Aircraft (icao hex: 29CBB8) heading towards Mopti Air Base, currently controlled by 🇷🇺 Russia.

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 🇹🇷 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝗿𝗮𝗸𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗧𝗕𝟮 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗠𝗖 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 🇲🇱 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶, 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:09pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇷🇺 Russian FM Sergei Lavrov: We will not allow the dictates of the West in the Asia-Pacific region.

Russia will work with partners in the Asia-Pacific region to prevent the dictates of countries that want to tell others what they can and cannot do, said the head of Russian diplomacy, Sergey Lavrov.

Lavrov pointed out at the press conference during his visit to 🇧🇩 Bangladesh that NATO, led by 🇺🇸 America, is making efforts to promote its interests in the Asia-Pacific region under the pretext that it is an "Indo-Pacific strategy" aimed at containing 🇨🇳 China and isolating Russia.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:05pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡The 🇺🇦 Ukrainian army can break through the remaining defense lines of 🇷🇺 Russia by the end of the year, the director of the analytical division of the 🇺🇸 US intelligence services said.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 6:04pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡According to reports, the Islamic Republic of 🇮🇷 Iran will acquire several squadrons of SU-30 fighter jets.

This is additional to the 🇷🇺 SU-35s that will be bought.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 5:49pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇦🇲 Armenia has provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine for the first time since the beginning of the war, Radio Azatutyun (part of Radio Liberty) reported.

The wife of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Anna Hakobyan, personally delivered the aid to Kyiv. She visited the 🇺🇦 Ukrainian capital to participate in the third Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 5:47pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇷🇺 Russian Lieutenant General Andrey Mordvichev, commander of Central Military District, has been awarded the rank of Colonel General by presidential decree.

General Mordvichev has become one of the youngest generals in the Russian Army at 47.

Colonel General Mordvichev has been the commander of the troops of the Central Military District since February of this year.

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Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 5:17pm On Sep 07, 2023

⚡🇹🇷 Turkish FM Fidan, Intel Chief Kalin and Russian FM Lavrov had a short meeting at 🇷🇺 Russia’s Sochi earlier this week.

Their faces are pretty serious.

Foreign Affairs › Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WrriterNig: 5:16pm On Sep 07, 2023*

⚡In 🇺🇦 Ukraine, they plan to introduce an electronic military ID, launch a unified register of conscripts, and digitize all the processes of the military medical commission.

This was stated by the new Minister of Defense of Ukraine Umerov.

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