Russia expresses concern over
the situation in Afghanistan
by Danila Titorenko
March 10th, 8:59pm
(Gazeta.ru)
Russia expresses concern over the situation in
Afghanistan, where a cell of the international
terrorist organization --- "Islamic State",
banned in Russia, is present and
actively operating.
This was stated by Russia's Permanent Representative to
the UN Vasily Nebenzia at a meeting of the UN Security
Council on the situation in Afghanistan, reports TASS.
"We continue --- to be particularly concerned.... about the
security situation, given the continued presence of the
DAESH-Khorasan terrorist group in the country.
Despite the efforts made by the de facto
authorities, the problem of the final
eradication of terrorism remains
unresolved," Nebenzia said.
He added that IS terrorists --- continue to commit crimes
against ethnic and religious minorities in Afghanistan,
while receiving financial and material support
from abroad.
Earlier, the United States arrested the organizer of the
explosion in Kabul, Mohammad Sharifullah, who also
confessed to involvement in the Crocus attack.
Earlier... the Taliban (an organization banned
in Russia) appealed to Russia with gratitude.
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Vucic: Protesters will try to seize
Serbian state structures
on March 15
by Fyodor Korneev
March 10th, 7:44pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic --- said that the
protesters on March 15 will try to seize a number
of state structures to force the country's
leadership to create a transitional
government. His words -- are
quoted by the RIA Novosti
news agency.
"The main requirement --- after the seizure of state
structures, as they intend, will be the formation
of a "transitional government," the head of
state warned.
According to him, the protesters will try to occupy the
Serbian Parliament building by force. At the same
time, Vucic indicated that participants in such
an action --- will be detained and receive
prison sentences.
"Anyone who tries to commit violence... will
immediately be behind bars," he stressed,
adding that he "is not joking."
Students have been holding anti-government protests
since November after 15 people were killed when a
concrete canopy collapsed... at the Novi Sad
railway station.... on November 1, 2024.
The Serbian authorities pointed out that the goal of
the protesters is to overthrow the president, they
themselves - are funded by the West. According
to Vucic, over four years, about a billion euros
have been transferred from abroad... to the
opposition's accounts - for this purpose.
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Apple will monitor the environment
of users through the cameras
in the AirPods
by Roman Kildyushkin
March 10th, 3:55pm
(Gazeta.ru)
Apple is developing a new model of wireless headphones -
AirPods, equipped with built-in cameras that will be used
to analyze the user's environment. This, according to
GizmoChina, was reported by authoritative insider
Mark Gurman, from Bloomberg, in his new
newsletter, PowerOn.
According to Gurman's report, the development of AirPods
with cameras ----- is in an active stage. The information
confirms previous rumours that appeared in January,
and indicates.. that the release of innovative head-
phones may take place in the foreseeable future.
It is important to note that, according to available data,
the cameras in AirPods are not designed for photo and
video shooting in the traditional sense. Their main
function -------- is to collect data about the user's
environment. It is assumed that this data will
be processed using Apple Intelligence for
"Visual Search".
A similar technology is already used in iPhone cameras
to provide users with information about objects in the
frame of the front, or main camera.
At the moment, the exact timing of the release of AirPods
with cameras remains unknown. It is assumed.. that the
novelty may appear on the market after the release of
AirPods Pro 3, which is expected to be released
this year.
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Reuters: Starmer will host an online
meeting of ''world leaders'' on
Ukraine on March 15
by Maria Mamaeva
March 10th, 1:44pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer intends to hold
an online meeting of world leaders - to support
Ukraine on Saturday, March 15th. This - is
reported by Reuters news agency.
This virtual meeting... will be a continuation of the summit
on Ukraine. held in London on March the 2nd, which was
''.....attended by the representatives of 18 states and
associations.'' At the same time, the source does
not specify ..which of the world leaders will
take part....... in online discussions of
support for the Kiev regime.
In particular, representatives of states will be able to
discuss the issue of sending ''peacekeeping troops
of other countries'' --- to the territory of Ukraine.
Previously KP.RU reported on Keir Starmer's statement
that Australia expressed its readiness for ''possible''
assistance, for the coalition of those who wish,
founded after the summit in London.
The British Prime Minister stressed ----------- that
he supports that country's ''desire'' to assist
in supporting the Kiev regime.
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In the US' ''Backyard''
Women in El Salvador
will march for rights
March 8th, 10:11am
(Prensa Latina)
Women in El Salvador will close the week today
with a march for their rights and against metal
mining in the country.
Called by the Ecofeminist Bloc, the women will meet
in the central Cuscatlán park, in this capital, to
demand rights that are postponed in an
eminently sexist country.
The day before, the Women’s Commission of the
Movement - for the Defense of the Rights of the
Working Class (MDCT) met representatives of
the Ministry of Labour ---- to present their
demands --- and demand compliance
with international agreements.. in
defense of women’s labour rights.
Idalia Zúniga, general secretary of the Salvadoran
Teachers’ Front (FMS), explained that prior to
International Women’s Day, they came to
the Ministry of Labour -- to expose the
large number of layoffs... in the
different public institutions,
in which the majority
are women.
Meanwhile, during the week, the Legislative Assembly
approved the thirty-sixth extension of the exceptional
regime, the measure that covers a Territorial Control
Plan (PCT) in force since 2019, and which is seen as
the government’s flagship policy, that allowed it to
reduce the murder rate to 1.9 per 100,000 people.
By making this new request for an extension, the
government’s security cabinet justified it by
explaining that the maras or gangs... now
adopt new forms to seek a resurgence.
On the other hand, Bitcoin and the government’s policy
with this cryptoactive remained in the attention of
the population: after an alleged challenge by the
government to the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) by not complying with what was agreed
to get a ''loan'' of nearly 1.5 billion dollars.
Among the conditions agreed with the financial entity, are
limiting government action in the use of the digital asset.
In a message this week, President Nayib Bukele stressed
that Salvadoran politics “is not stopping” now, with what
was agreed with the IMF and stated that “if it did not
stop when the world condemned us to ostracism
and most of the ‘bitcoiners’ abandoned us, it
will not stop now ---- and it will not stop in
the future.”
During the week... Salvadoran organizations exposed how
demands for justice for several massacres committed in
the country during the war are progressing, an event
that coincided with a judicial decision, to extradite
from the United States, one of the accused in the
murder of 4 Dutch journalists during the conflict.
The information was revealed, this Thursday, during the
celebration of a conference of the Roundtable against
Impunity in El Salvador (Mecies) that advocates for
truth and transitional justice in the country.
A statement by Mecies stressed that the response of all
the powers and institutions of the State, to the crimes
against humanity and war crimes that occurred
within the framework of the armed conflict,
is institutionalized impunity.
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"Much in life rests on you": Putin
congratulated Russian women
on March the 8th.
by Roman Shimaev
March 8th, 7:43 am
(RT.ru)
Putin to women of the Russian Federation:
we always admire your beauty,
tenderness, charm.
Vladimir Putin congratulated the women of Russia on
the occasion of International Women's Day, noting
their importance - and versatility.
The President stressed that women play a key role in
society - combining strength and tenderness, caring
for the family and success in professional activities.
He also noted the importance of motherhood and
assured that the state will continue to support
families with children, especially those
with many children.
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a
congratulatory speech on the occasion of
International Women's Day.
"Dear women, we know - that much of life depends on you,
on your talents, creative energy, love.... and the ultimate
responsibility with which you take on any task. I repeat,
we always admire your beauty, tenderness.. and charm.
I would like to wish you success, health and prosperity,
and all the best to you and your loved ones. Be happy,
together with those who are dear to you. Happy
International Women's Day," Putin said.
The Head of State noted that Russia traditionally
has a special, very warm and sincere attitude
to this wonderful holiday.
"Words of love, appreciation and respect are heard
everywhere today. Men rush to tell their mothers,
wives, their grandmothers, daughters, sisters,
girlfriends, and colleagues - how much they
value them ---- how much they appreciate
everything you do ----- both at home for
your family and friends, and, at work,
sometimes performing very difficult
professional tasks," the head of
state said.
Addressing the women, Putin stressed that they have time
to do everything: surround their children with care, and
achieve amazing success in various fields of activity
--- combine strength and fragility, with courage and
tenderness.... always conquer, with their beauty
and charm, as well as inspire men to do great
things, to strive to achieve more... become
better -- and be more successful. True
defenders --- of your family, home,
and homeland.
"You can control the most important thing ------ the miracle of
the birth of a new life. And the sensitivity and generosity
of a mother's heart ....the warmth of a mother's love,
transform and adorn... the world around us. Being
a mother is a great happiness and, at the same
time, difficult, strenuous work. We --- are well
aware of this --- and will definitely continue
to do everything possible, to ensure that
mothers and families with children ------
especially those with many children,
feel the support they need and see
that their interests, are always in
the centre of state attention,"
the President added.
The Russian leader noted women who "are now where
it is especially difficult." According to him.. we are
talking about participants of a special military
operation who are both in front-line hospitals
and on the front line.
"I would also like to address, separately, the women whose
loved ones -- husbands, fathers, brothers, and loved ones --
are now protecting the future of our country. Your sincere
concern, unwavering care and your love and loyalty, give
strength to our fighters, strengthen their spirit, and the
unyielding belief that the truth - and therefore victory
- is on our side," Putin concluded.
It should be noted that on March 6, the President of Russia
visited the Unified Centre for Support of Foreign Military
Service Participants and Their Families — the Moscow
branch of the Defenders of the Fatherland State Fund.
There he held a meeting with employees and wards of
the foundation, mothers and wives of its members.
At the end of the conversation, which lasted just over two
hours, the head of state said that Russian women have
always been and are, "gentle and beautiful, but at the
same time --- courageous and strong, knowing their
own value", as well as the value of what everyone
serves — the Fatherland.
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Deputy Chairman of the Security Council
Medvedev --- warns Russians against
"collective relaxation"
by Nikita Abramov (Editor
of the "Russia" section)
March 7th, 6:51pm
(Lenta.ru)
Lack of solidarity, as well as "collective relaxation"
can lead to disunity, war, and the collapse of
the state.
This was stated by Deputy Chairman of the Russian
Security Council, Medvedev, his words are quoted
by TASS.
He expressed this opinion during a meeting with
women members of the United Russia party...
on the eve of March the 8th - Women's Day.
"The nation comes together -- only during the period
of trials, and when they are not present ---- such a
"collective relaxation" can begin -- such a feeling
that "everything is just fine" and everyone is for
themselves --- and we have nothing to thank
anyone for. And so on, and so forth,"
he said.
Earlier, Medvedev said that the collapse of the USSR
was an event that ultimately led to the start of a
special operation in Ukraine. The politician
called the events of 34 years ago --- the
lesson that "we have received".
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Date of start of serial production of
Atom electric vehicles announced
by Mikhail Sizov
March 7th, 3:37pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
The launch of full-scale production of Russian Atom
electric vehicles ---- is scheduled for July 2025.
According to TASS, with reference to the press service of
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Tatarstan, at the
moment taxi companies, rental companies and
individuals have booked over 105,000 cars.
So far, 13 functional prototypes of electric vehicles have
been released. It is already known - that the standard
Atom will receive a 199-horsepower electric motor
and a battery with a capacity of 77 kWh.
Versions for taxi and car sharing will be less powerful
- 149 hp. The maximum speed will also differ: 170
and 130 km/h. The price of the Atom taxi will be
3.1 and 3.3 million rubles, the car-sharing car
is estimated at 3.2 million, and the civilian
version - at 3.3 million.
Earlier, "RG" reported that pre-production cars
"Atom" - were seen on the streets of Moscow.
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"Ukraine was discussed
--- for fifteen minutes":
what EU countries did
at emergency summit
by Alena Fomina
March 17th, 12:08pm
(Gazeta.ru)
The EU countries -- once again -- gathered to discuss the
situation in Ukraine but in the end they spent almost all
their time ..discussing how to strengthen their defense
capabilities. Asked if they could single-handedly
replace the United States, and especially
its intelligence service, to help Kiev,
European leaders...... remained
dead silent, Politico reports.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the EU
has no money, so he refused to sign a statement on
continuing to finance Ukraine.
European countries were unable to agree on any new
commitments to strengthen Ukraine's position in the
near future, the newspaper Politico found out.
According to the publication, EU leaders offered Ukrainian
President Vladimir Zelensky only "hugs, photo shoots and
a promise to continue arming Ukraine" during the summit
on March 6.
"Of course, they have developed plans.. to strengthen the
EU's defense sector, but --- and this is perhaps the most
important thing in the short term -- they have not been
able to agree on any new commitments to strengthen
Ukraine's position ---- in the near future," it is said,
in the article.
Politico writes that now the administration of US President
Donald Trump ------ is increasing pressure on Zelensky to
quickly conclude a settlement agreement with Russia.
Ukraine, in turn, is trying to solve the problems
associated with a stopping of the transfer of
military aid and intelligence from the US.
"Now we must support Ukraine more than ever,"
Kaya Kallas, the head of European Diplomacy,
said before the summit.
Ten hours later, however, it became clear --- that EU
leaders were focused on discussing strengthening
their defense sector.
Hungary is against it again
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor has once again spoken
out - against continuing the transfer of military aid to
Ukraine. He did not sign the final statement.
As a result, a conflict arose between the leaders of the
EU countries, during which --- someone suggested
issuing a statement without Orban's signature,
and at the same time supporting Ukraine's
entry into the union, Kommersant writes.
As a result, the document did not pass
verification and was not released.
The next day, on Kossuth radio, Orban explained
that the EU simply does not have the money
to support Ukraine.
"If the war has been going on for three years and Russia is
winning it, and the United States is stepping aside, then
what are the chances of the remaining countries? The
26 countries did not have any grounds for accepting
this statement. If they decide to continue the war,
then all our last money will be spent on it,"
Orban said (quoted by TASS).
He added that, at the summit it became clear --- that
European countries want to sponsor the Ukrainian
army. According to Orban, Ukraine does not work
as a state, so they will have to finance this....
as well.
"Our armies are weak, our weapons are insufficient,
and Europe must become stronger," Orban said.
The Hungarian Prime Minister said that many
EU members also raise the question of the
expediency of accepting Ukraine into the
union, as this will mean additional costs.
He warned that... "in Europe, perhaps
even in America.. there is no money"
to continue military support for Kiev.
Zelensky's List
Zelensky announced a list of Ukraine's urgent needs to his
allies. He called on European countries, to speed up work
on financial instruments designed to help the Ukrainian
military. He also demanded - to adopt a new package
of anti-Russian sanctions and consider Ukraine's
accession to the EU... by 2030.
A Politico source said that there is a certain coalition of
willing people - EU members and non-EU members -
who are working on future arms packages for Kiev.
According to him, before the summit, Callas tried to unite
European countries to find at least €20 billion, but this
plan ..did not receive unanimous support. However,
Zelensky still managed to achieve an increase in
military assistance.... of €8 billion from Norway.
The EU is in ''difficulties'' without the US
During the summit, the most important thing was to decide
whether the EU could somehow, replace UIS military aid
and intelligence. The publication Politico reported that
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal asked a direct
question during closed-door discussions.:
"Can we go it alone?" he was met with a deathly silence.
In 2025, EU countries plan to transfer another €30 billion
in loans to Kiev, but the US refusal "leaves a gaping
hole in the ability of allies to provide support to
Ukraine," especially in terms of intelligence.
Without this, it will be difficult for Ukraine to intercept
missiles and drones, and EU countries are focused
on internal problems ....and do not have much
strategic intelligence potential.
Moreover, the United States has, repeatedly, wanted to
review its obligations to NATO, so European countries
are more focused on their security, which was
reflected in the results of the summit.
A Politico source claims that most of the time
European leaders -- argued about defense
spending, and "negotiations on Ukraine
were completed and wiped out.... in
about 15 minutes."
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Orban declares ----
isolation of the EU
March 7th, 12:43am
by Artem Vereykin
(Night Line Editor)
(Lenta.ru)
Orban: The EU has distanced itself: from Russia,
China and the United States - and is in isolation.
Hungary, which is the only country that did not
support the statement of the EU summit on
Ukraine, is not isolated -- the EU itself, is
isolated. This was stated by Hungarian
Prime Minister, Viktor Orban.
"In fact, it is the EU that has isolated itself from the United
States and from China because of the trade war, and from
Russia because of sanctions. I think that -- if someone is
really isolated, it's the EU, Hungary, isn't isolated at all,"
he said.
Previously, Orban called the EU countries losers, but at the
negotiating table, "big guys". Commenting on the meeting
of European leaders in Paris ..and their desire to become
part of the negotiation process on Ukraine, he said that
representatives of Europe will be able to attend there..
only as lackeys.
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SpaceX lost contact with the Starship
spacecraft ...during a test launch
March 7th, 12:42am
(RT.ru)
SpaceX ..announced the loss of communication with
the Starship spacecraft during the (8th) test launch.
"At the moment, we are no longer receiving
telemetry data," CNN quoted company
spokesman Dan Huot, as saying.
At the same time, the Super Heavy rocket booster
successfully returned to the launch pad.
Later, SpaceX said that during the launch
of the ship into orbit, it collapsed.
According to CNN, residents of islands in the
Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean saw,
presumably, the falling wreckage of
Starship.
On January 17, SpaceX announced the loss
of a Starship prototype during a test launch.
Earlier, the US entrepreneur and politician Elon Musk
said that individual incidents that occur during
the tests of Starship.. will not affect plans
for the colonisation of Mars.
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The EU ''postponed'' the adoption of a
statement on support for Ukraine
due to Hungary
March 6th, 10:23pm
(RT)
An emergency EU defense summit postponed the
adoption of a statement on support for Ukraine
due to the position of Hungary.
This is stated on the website of the EU Council.
It is noted that the text set out in the EUCO 10/25
document was supported by 26 EU leaders
out of 27.
"The Council will return to this issue, at
its next meeting," the document says.
Earlier, the head of EU Diplomacy Kaya Kallas said
that Hungary's blocking of decisions on providing
assistance to Ukraine is becoming increasingly
''difficult'' ---- for the EU.
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In the new logo of the EU's
re-armament; saw an anus
by Marina Sovina (Editor of the
Operational Information Dept)
March 6th, 9:41pm
(Lenta.ru)
In the new logo of the EU's rearmament, presented
by the EU Commission, (EC), they saw an unusual
interpretation. This was pointed out by the chair
of the commission of the Public Chamber of
Russia on sovereignty, co-chairman of the
Coordination Council for the integration
of new regions, Vladimir Rogov, in
the Telegram channel.
"The most common interpretation of this logo, is hands
pulling the anus apart," he said. At the same time,
Rogov recalled.... that the President of the EU
Commission --- Ursula von der Leyen --- once
received........ a medical education. "Given
Ursula von der Leyen's main profession,
there should have been a different
bodypart," he added.
Ursula von der Leyen worked as an assistant physician
at the gynecological clinic of the Hanover Medical
Institute, from 1988-1992.
Earlier, the leaders of the EU states agreed on the
EU's proposed plan for militarization of Europe in
the amount of 800 billion euros during a summit
in Brussels.
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Belarus, Myanmar reach
record trade volume
Text by Yuri Sizov
March 6th, 6:48pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
Relations between Belarus and Myanmar, based on
friendship, mutual understanding and partnership,
have reached a record volume of trade turnover
in recent years. These data were referred to by
Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of
Belarus Yuri Shuleyko on the eve of the
official visit to Minsk of the Chairman
of the State Administrative Council,
Prime Minister of the Republic of
the Union of Myanmar,
Min Aung Hlaina.
Within the framework of this visit, a bilateral
business forum also started on Thursday,
according to news portals.
Opening the event, the Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister
referred to the results of a visit in January to Yangog,
where a similar bilateral project was held -- with the
participation of Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim
Ryzhenkov. Explaining the nature of bilateral ties,
Shuleyko confirmed that they are based on
similar views: "on the main issues of the
world agenda & striving to strengthen
the independence of their countries."
First, according to him, Minsk is proud of the level of
development of industry, the agricultural sector of
the economy and science, while Myanmar, as you
know ----- is developing the mining sector at an
accelerated pace, and energy and industrial
capacities, are being increased.
However, despite the fact that the two countries
have already reached a record volume of trade
turnover in recent years, the Deputy Prime
Minister is convinced, "this level of
economic cooperation, does not
meet the existing potential."
Therefore, additional efforts are needed to "identify and
put into practice all the opportunities for establishing
strong and long-term ties between Belarusian and
Myanmar businesses." He hopes that the
accumulated experience and
"business acumen will
help to do this."
The Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister ----- is also convinced
that the joint committee on trade & economic cooperation
needs to quickly identify new growth points --- and build
systematic work. That is why "the second meeting of
the committee, which will be held this year, will
logically continue the business conversation
that has been started... and, undoubtedly,
will allow for integrating new ideas, and
consolidating the dynamics of contacts."
In other words, Shuleyko concluded, "there are
all the opportunities and tools, as well as a
mutual desire to give the Belarusian-
Myanmar cooperation a
new impetus."
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YouGov: Only 27% of Britons have
a positive opinion of Starmer
March 5th, 9:42pm
(RT.ru)
Only 27% of Britons have a positive opinion
of the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
This is evidenced by the results of
a study by YouGov.
It is noted - that 52% of respondents expressed
a negative attitude towards the prime Minister.
Another 18% ...is neutral.
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Participants of the Eurovision Song
Contest ......run away from Ukraine
by Alexey Komolov
March 5th, 4:57pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
Participants of the national Ukrainian selection for the
Eurovision Song Contest - have left the country, music
commentator, Roman Buturlakin said, in his
social networks.
We are talking about the group, MBreeze (Alexander and
Ilya Belyakovs) and singer Vasily Demchuk (DEMCHUK).
MBreeze participated in the national selection in 2018,
and Demchuk - in 2023.
Buturlakin noted that in the social networks of musicians
for a long time, there were no photos taken in Ukraine,
and all the posts were published in such a way.. that
it was impossible to understand in which country
the artists are located.
Earlier, it became known that the Ministry of Culture of
Ukraine from March 3 stopped issuing documents for
traveling abroad to journalists and artists... due to
frequent escapes.
A martial law regime has been introduced in Ukraine, and
a general mobilization is taking place. The country's
borders are closed to men between the ages of
18 and 60.
At the same time, the security forces regularly detain
those who, by hook or crook, are trying to get out of
Ukraine to neighbouring countries.
In addition --- it is not uncommon for Ukrainians who find
themselves abroad to refuse to return to their homeland.
So, it was reported that one of the top managers of the
football club "Karpaty" from Lviv --- did not return to
Ukraine, after the winter training camps of the
team in Turkey.
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Putin vows to continue dual
citizenship program
with Abkhazia
March 5th, 4:51pm
(RT.ru)
Russian Leader Vladimir Putin at a meeting with the
elected President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba said
that he would give instructions --- to finalize the
issues on dual Russian-Abkhazian citizenship.
"We will continue it," Putin said.
The Russian President held a meeting with Gunba in the
Kremlin and congratulated him on his election victory.
Badra Gunba has already assumed his duties as head of
state before the inauguration. He noted that thanks
to Russia's assistance, Abkhazia now has the
opportunity to develop and build
economic ties.
Putin said that Moscow will help Abkhazia
with humanitarian supplies of electricity.
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Rosstat recorded a slowdown
in weekly inflation to 0.15%
in early March
by Sergey Bolotov
March 5th, 4pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
The growth rate of consumer prices in the week of
February 25 to March 3 decreased to 0.15% after
the indicator of 0.23% recorded a week earlier.
The average daily price increase since the beginning
of March has been half as high as in January, but
significantly higher than at the same time a
year ago.
Potatoes, bananas, tomatoes, cabbage, beets, carrots,
frozen fish, vodka, beef, milk, cottage cheese and
cheese continued to rise in price. Again, as last
week, cucumbers fell significantly in price,
and prices for chicken eggs and meat..
continued to decline.
Among non-food products, corvalol.. is still getting more
expensive, & electric vacuum cleaners and televisions
are getting cheaper. Prices for women's tights fell
slightly, while those for adult sneakers, men's
T-shirts, T-shirts and socks, as well as
children's jeans, increased.
Gasoline prices rose by 0.2%, diesel fuel - by 0.1%.
Among the services, the cost of living in hotels, boarding
houses and sanatoriums has increased in price. Metro,
city bus, and trolleybus fares, as well as housing fees
in state and municipal housing funds, continued to
rise... slowly.
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Trump’s Historic Congressional
Address: From Egg Prices
to Flag on Mars
March 5th, 9:07am
(al Manar)
In a lengthy Congressional address, US President Donald
Trump declared, “America is back,” setting the tone for
a speech that touched on a multitude of hot-button
issues including soaring egg prices, the fight
against “wokeness,” and even aspirations
for a flag on Mars.
This unprecedented address drew significant attention
not only for its length but also for the charged political
atmosphere as Democrats disrupted the proceedings,
leading Speaker Mike Johnson to denounce these
interruptions as a “breach of decorum” ...and
ultimately remove Congressman Al Green
from Texas.
Trump outlined sweeping policy reversals ------- including a
freeze on federal hiring, regulations - and foreign aid. He
highlighted his decision to terminate what he called the
“ridiculous Green New Scam,” boasting of withdrawing
from international agreements that he deemed
detrimental to US interests, including the
Paris Climate Accord and the World
Health Organization.
Turning to domestic economic issues... Trump placed the
blame for skyrocketing egg prices squarely on President
Biden, vowing to combat inflation as a key priority of his
administration. He proclaimed - “We’re working hard to
get it back down” ...while promising a national energy
emergency to tap into the US’ vast energy resources.
“It’s called drill, baby, drill,” he enthused, pledging
to enhance production of critical minerals and
rare earths.
The former president also outlined a bold trade policy,
announcing a 25% tariff on foreign aluminum, copper,
lumber, and steel, stating that this would not only
protect US jobs but also safeguard “the soul of
our country.” He expressed a commitment to
reshaping U.S. foreign trade dynamics,
pledging to address what he called
long-standing injustices suffered
at the hands of trade partners
like Canada and Mexico.
As the address wrapped up, Trump even touched on
ambitions that reached beyond Earth, hinting at
plans for a US flag on Mars — a symbolic nod
to the nation’s goals in space exploration.
As the speech unfolded, the partisan divide in Congress
was palpable, yet Trump’s message resonated with
many supporters keen on his vision of a resurgent
US, free from what he describes as the shackles
of bureaucracy --- and social issues.
The implications of this address will likely continue
to dominate discussions throughout the political
landscape, as the nation moves forward.
Source: Agencies (edited by
Al-Manar English Website)
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Lukashenko predicts
Zelensky's election
defeat
by Evgeny Silaev
(Night Line Editor)
March 5th, 1:07am
(Lenta.ru)
The current Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky will lose
the presidential election, he has a low rating. This was
stated by President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko
in an interview with Mario Naufal, a recording of the
conversation was published on the blogger's page
in the social network X.
"Zelensky has never had four percent, he has 14-17%
now, not 57%, as he says. This is his rating, he will
lose this election," Lukashenka predicted.
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Ushakov: Putin will
visit India in 2025
by Maria Pavlova
(March 4th, 9:04pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in 2025.
This was reported by the assistant to the Russian
leader, Yuri Ushakov.
According to Ushakov, the Indian side has sent an
official invitation to the Russian president, but
the timing of Putin's visit to this country
has not yet been discussed.
"But it will definitely be a visit this
year," Ushakov told RIA Novosti.
Recall that Indian Prime Minister Narendra
Modi .....visited Moscow, in July 2024.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the State Administrative Council,
Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
Min Aung Hlaing, is on a visit to Russia. During talks
with Russia's President, Vladimir Putin, Khline
suggested that, in one of their past lives,
they may have already met.
In response, the Russian president noted -
that he respects the concept of Buddhism.
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"Shame on you. Are you proud?"
Why deputies in Serbia fought
and threw smoke bombs
by Alena Fomina
March 4th, 4:57pm
(Gazeta.ru)
In Serbia, opposition lawmakers tried to disrupt a
parliamentary session by throwing pyrotechnics
at their colleagues. As a result - three female
deputies were injured. Doctors are fighting
for the life of one of them, as well as for
the life of the unborn child of the other.
After the riots, deputies did not stop the meeting on
amendments to the law on education amid student
protests after the tragedy in Novi Sad. Moreover,
the Speaker of the Parliament Brnabic refused
to let the people's deputies go to lunch, and
after the meeting forced them to clean the
parliament hall themselves.
During a meeting of the Serbian parliament, opposition
deputies threw smoke bombs and lit flares into the
hall, which caused three women to receive
injuries of varying severity, Tanjug
agency writes.
On March 4, the session opened and approved an agenda
of about 50 items, including the introduction of sensitive
amendments to the law on Higher education... in
connection with the Novi Sad tragedy, and the
issue of a vote of confidence in the Speaker
of the People's Assembly (unicameral
Parliament) of the Republic
of Serbia.
Speaker Ana Brnabic herself spoke in the hall. At one
point, opposition deputies rose from their seats and
went straight to her, demanding that the issue of
amendments to the law on higher education be
left as the only one on the agenda. Security
guards prevented them from reaching
Brnabic, after which a scuffle
broke out.
Smoke bombs and eggs, were suddenly thrown at
the speaker, and she was also doused with water.
Then, the opposition deputies started throwing other
things, as well as shouting loudly and actively using
whistles, pipes and rattles. They unfurled a banner
reading "Serbia rises to overthrow the regime"
and held up national flags. There were also
calls for the resignation of Serbia's
President, Aleksandar Vucic.
Brnabic continued her speech, panting.
Parliamentarian from the Green Left Front party,
opposition leader, Radomir Lazovic, used a fire
extinguisher, but made it even worse, as the
hall was completely covered with powder.
Despite the incident, the deputies decided to continue
working. Moreover, Brnabic indicated --- that the
parliamentarians will not have lunch, as they
need to finish discussing the law on higher
education and adopt its amended version
--- as soon as possible, "so that students
know and see that this request --- has
been implemented and fulfilled, and
that we are close to them."
First Deputy Prime Minister Sinisha Mali made a speech
on amendments to the law on higher education. He
voiced proposals that involve an increase in
funding for universities, teachers' salaries
and partial compensation for the cost
of training students.
A pregnant woman MP was injured
According to Brnabic, one of the oppositionists threw a
stun gun into the hall. The device hit MP Sonja Ilic, who
is eight months pregnant. She was also injured --- after
the use of a stun grenade and tear gas. Now... doctors
are trying to save the life of the deputy's unborn child.
Brnabic added that unknown persons threw a stun
grenade directly at the head of deputy Yasmina
Obradovic, after which she suffered a stroke.
The ambulance crew urgently took the
woman to the hospital.
"What is one human life to you? Nothing! One human life
is nothing to you ---- and this is the human life of your
colleague, a colleague who represents thousands
and thousands of citizens of the Republic of
Serbia. Shame on you," Brnabic said.
In total, three female deputies were injured. According
to the speaker, all the wounded "dared to have their
own opinion", which differs from the opinion of
the opposition.
"Once again, respect for what you did. Are you proud?"
- Brnabic addressed the opposition, adding that they
threw missiles at all Serbian citizens, and not just
at the deputies.
Deputies launder eggs
Brnabic called on her colleagues to stay in Parliament
after the end of the working day at 18:00 to clean the
premises. According to her -- ordinary employees are
not to blame for the chaos created by the opposition,
so they are not obliged to "clean up your eggs, tear
gas and smoke bombs."
"We'll clear it out. We've already been cleaning up
after you for 12 years, so we'll continue today!"
said Brnabic.
Tanjug noted, that at first the oppositionists tried to get
to Brnabic, but the security guards did not let them in.
Then they decided to show their protest by rioting.
Milenko Yovanov, chairman of the Aleksandar
Vucic — Serbia must not Stop parliamentary
group, said that the opposition is blocking
the work of the parliament, because.. if
the students' demands were met,
they would be nothing."
Immunity does not work
The Serbian prosecutor's office -- condemned the trick of
opposition deputies in parliament. The statement of the
prosecutor's Office states, that the people's deputies
have immunity, but in this situation it will not protect
them from criminal prosecution. The Prosecutor's
Office noted that deputies can avoid problems
with the law only if they are prosecuted for
expressing an opinion.
"The Supreme Prosecutor's Office calls for an immediate
resolution of the situation in the National Assembly by
refusing to take any actions that may endanger the
safety, body or life --- of anyone who works in the
premises of the National Assembly, especially
People's Deputies," the report says.
Law enforcement officers find out which deputies carried
and used pyrotechnics. They also determine whether
the incident can be classified as a serious crime
against public safety.
For six months now, protests have been raging in Serbia,
which began after the death of 15 people as a result of
the collapse of the train station canopy in Novi Sad,
hundreds of thousands of people are taking to
the streets. Shortly before the tragedy, the
building was renovated for €16 million.
The protesters believe that the collapse was due to
corruption, which led to the implementation of
poor-quality construction of the canopy.
Citizens demand - a fair investigation.
Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic
has already resigned, amid
widespread outrage.
There are also students among the protesters. They
demand, that the Government increase funding for
educational institutions. It is these changes in the
legislation that parliamentarians are considering.
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Myanmar PM: thanks to Russia,
the world is moving towards
multipolarity
March 4th, 2:29pm
(Vesti.ru)
The world is moving towards multipolarity, thanks to
Russia, and the conflict in Ukraine arose because
of the opposition of Western countries to this
process. This was stated by Prime Minister
of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar,
Min Aung Hlaing.... at the talks with
Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The negotiations were broadcast in a narrow
format by the Rossiya 24 TV channel.
The Prime Minister of Myanmar is currently
in Moscow on an official visit.
"Thanks to Russia's efforts --- the world is moving towards
multipolarity, but the Western countries have started to
resist ----- so the situation in Ukraine has emerged,"
Min Aung Hlaing said.
Russia has a great history, said the head of the Myanmar
government: it resisted its enemies during World War II,
and it has always been opposed by Western countries.
They tried to break up the Soviet Union, put pressure
on Russia during the Cold War. Western countries
are interested in Russia, as it is rich in
resources, the Prime Minister of the
republic noted.
"I believe that every country must defend itself, its
sovereignty, its people - and its interests," said
Min Aung Hlaing. ''So.. I want to say that we
understand the situation in Russia and
therefore we fully support it in the
special operation in Ukraine.
And --- I am sure I can say:
soon the victory is yours."
Earlier, Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, met
with the Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union
of Myanmar. In a speech Russia's Prime Minister
stressed.. that Russia and Myanmar, will
continue to cooperate together in
many areas of the economy.
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Peruvian Supreme Court Begins Prison Trial
---- Against Former President Pedro Castillo
March 4th, 1:23pm
(teleSUR)
On Tuesday, Jose Neyra, the president of the Supreme
Court’s Special Criminal Chamber, opened the trial
against former Peruvian president Pedro Castillo
for the attempted coup that, allegedly, took
place on December the 7th, in 2022.
Castillo arrived at the courtroom specially set up in the
Barbadillo prison, where he has been held since 2022.
Previously, however, he had announced that he was
refusing to attend the trial, calling it a “farce.”
At the start of the hearing, the former Peruvian president
stated that he did not have a lawyer ...and asked the
presiding judge, Norma Carbajal, to publicly
disclose his seven-page letter.
“As the constitutional president, I do not accept and will
not submit to being tried in this ‘trial’ by this Special
Criminal Chamber,” Castillo stated in the letter,
adding that he is “being held hostage.”
A text reads, “Former President Pedro Castillo describes
the start of the trial for rebellion against him as a
‘pantomime. He appeared without a lawyer ---
saying that ‘everything is under lockdown’.”
When given the floor, Castillo told the judges that there
was no reason for him to be represented by a lawyer
because he could not submit to “a trial that is
a charade.” He added, that he does not
accept the appointment of a public
defense attorney and that he had
dismissed the four lawyers he
had previously accredited.
Also present at the hearing as co-defendants were former
Prime Minister Anibal Torres, former Prime Minister Betsy
Chavez, former Interior Minister Willy Huerta, and three
former police officers—Manuel Lozada, Justo Venero,
and Eder Infanzon—who are accused of being
co-authors of the crime of rebellion.
“In patriotic protest, I inform this court, all participants,
the country, and the world that, from this day forward,
with just cause, I refuse to participate in this political
trial .....disguised as a legal trial,” said Castillo, who
faces up to 34 years in prison.
The Prosecutor’s Office accuses him of rebellion,
abuse of authority, and serious disturbance of
public order. It also seeks civil damages of
approximately US$17 million.
A text reads, “The illegal trial against Pedro Castillo,
Anibal Torres and Bettsy Chavez begins. The
people gathered in Barbadillo demand the
freedom of the three popular leaders.”
Castillo claimed that his 2022 televised speech was
not an official address to the nation because it was
neither considered nor approved by the Council of
Ministers, as required by the Constitution, and
therefore, he has not committed the crimes
the Prosecutor’s Office accuses him of.
“I am the only one responsible for what was said and done
in that political speech on December 7, 2022. I did what
the people asked me to do… None of my co-defendants,
no one, had any direct or indirect involvement before,
during, or after the events,” he said.
Castillo also asserted that there was no armed uprising
because he did not ask anyone to carry one out, nor
did he coordinate for it to happen.
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SVR: The EU.... is behind the
charges against Giorgescu
by Ivan Sysoev
March 4th, 12:14pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR)
reported that it has information that the EU
leadership is behind the charges against
Romanian presidential candidate
Calin Giorgescu.
The ministry stressed: that the President of
the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,
"demanded that the current authorities in
Bucharest not allow Giorgescu to stand
again in May."
"She -- threatened to restrict Romania's access to EU
funds if the representative of "non-systemic forces"
continues to participate in the election campaign,"
the Service added.
The SVR also stressed that the attack on Giorgescu -
shows that "the European totalitarian-liberal elite is
not shy about funds", when it is trying to prevent
"a conservative turn of Europe".
"We can confidently predict -- new attempts to suppress
dissent in the EU," the Service added. "Their primary
goal will be Hungary as a 'bastion of European
conservatism' --- and the upcoming
parliamentary elections in the
country next year -- will be
a convenient occasion."
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The Serbian government said the EU
is trying to "get involved" ...in the
negotiations on Ukraine
by Marfa Mamaeva
March 3rd, 11:41pm
(Gazeta.ru)
Deputy Prime Minister of Serbia, Aleksandar Vulin,
in a comment to TASS doubted -- that European
countries will be able to join the negotiations
on a settlement in Ukraine.
The politician drew attention to the fact that negotiations
on this issue between Moscow and Washington indicate
that the Russian Federation has a conflict, not with
Ukraine, but with the "collective West". At the
same time, the US has assumed the role of
the main negotiator, and the EU is not
involved in this process at all.
"I understand that they are trying to impose themselves
and get involved in the negotiation process, but they
are still not part of it," said Vulin.
He added that the "stupid policy" of the EU has led
to the weakening of its economy - and the loss of
political influence.
On March 2, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer claimed
that London and Paris would develop their own plan to
resolve the Ukrainian conflict. According to him, one
or two more countries.. may be involved in working
on the plan, after which the document is planned
to be discussed with the US leadership.
The British Prime Minister identified three mandatory
conditions for peace, including a "strong Ukraine".
Earlier, the White House did not see Zelensky's
readiness --- to take steps towards a truce.
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Sacha Oil Field Concession - is a Theft
From the Ecuadorian People: CONAIE
March 3rd, 2:54pm
(teleSUR)
While the country faces hunger, President Noboa hands
Ecuador's natural resources, to foreign firms, the
Indigenous Confederation said.
On Monday, the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities
of Ecuador (CONAIE) accused President Daniel Noboa
of plundering the country’s heritage by granting a
concession for the Sacha oil field — which
produces 77,000 barrels per day — to a
subsidiary of the Canadian company
New Stratus Energy and Amodaimi
Oil Company S.L.
“Daniel Noboa’s administration has committed a robbery
against the country: it handed over the Sacha oil field,
Ecuador’s most productive one, to foreign hands. In a
murky, non-transparent process, the administration
ceded the exploitation of this strategic resource
to the Sinopetrol consortium, giving it absolute
control over our oil wealth,” the Indigenous
Confederation stated in a communiqué.
“Sacha no longer belongs to the people. Now --- 87.5% of its
profits will go to private hands, while Ecuador will receive
only 12.5%, leaving it with mere scraps of its own oil.
This privatization ----- means a loss of more than
US$8 billion for the country. This plundering
-------- is no coincidence. Daniel Noboa -- is
desperate for resources to use the State
for electoral purposes, and intends to
mortgage the country’s future --- to
remain in power,” it added.
“While the country faces hunger, crisis, and
unemployment, the government, instead of
defending our resources, hands them over
to foreign interests. We reject this looting
- and will not allow them to keep selling
off the country - while the people bear
the consequences,” CONAIE pledged.
A text reads, “The Natural Resources Ministry awarded the
Sacha oil field to the Sinopetrol consortium, made up of
Petrolia Ecuador and Amodaimi Oil Company S. L.,
subsidiaries of the Canadian New Stratus Energy
and the Chinese state-owned company Sinopec,
respectively. The award was made on the night
of Friday, February the 28, 2025. It will be a
''participation contract'' for the additional
exploitation and exploration of the field,
also known as Block 60. This award
was questioned by several social
organizations, which pointed out
that it had been made ‘by hand’,
having been given directly and
without a competition.”
Meanwhile, the former presidential candidate and historic
leader of CONAIE, Leonidas Iza, called the concession
illegitimate, pointing out that it is being awarded just
three months before Noboa’s term ends. He stated
that “Ecuador is a sovereign country that must
be respected ---- and is not for sale.”
Iza announced that his organization will take
“all necessary actions” to prevent Noboa's
administration.... from finalizing the
concession of the Sacha
oil field.
This controversy arises just weeks before the
presidential runoff election, scheduled for
April 13.. between incumbent President
Daniel Noboa, who seeks re-election,
and Luisa Gonzalez, the candidate
from the Citizen Revolution party.
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U.S. Justice --- To Investigate
President Milei’s Cryptogate:
Claver-Carone
March 3rd, 2:12pm
(teleSUR)
There were hundreds, if not thousands, of people who
lost millions of dollars, Trump’s Special Envoy for
Latin America said.
This weekend, Mauricio Claver-Carone, U.S. President
Donald Trump’s Special Envoy for Latin America,
anticipated that U.S. justice will investigate
the cryptocurrency scam..... in which
Argentine President Javier Milei
is involved.
“It’s complicated --- because there were victims and
defrauded Americans. There were hundreds, if not
thousands, of people who lost millions of dollars.
And some of his advisors are also Americans,”
Claver-Carone said, during an interview
with CNN.
“Beyond the ideological affinity between the White House
and the Casa Rosada, the former advisor to Trump’s
National Security Council clarified --- that the
scandal will not fade away in U.S. courts,”
the Argentine newspaper
Pagina 12 reported.
“To soften the blow, Claver-Carone—using a diplomatic
tone — sought to minimize the responsibility of the
Argentine president and pointed to his inner
circle,” it commented.
“All the fireworks and distraction maneuvers that the
government is launching to overshadow the multi-
million-dollar scam promoted by Milei inevitably
fall on deaf ears. The scandal over $LIBRA not
only persists in the international press, but
investigations against the Argentine
president continue to pile up,”
Pagina 12 stressed.
Meanwhile, the Milei administration seeks to downplay
the situation through fluctuating narratives that fail to
maintain a coherent, consistent argumentative line.
“Claver-Carone’s stance..... is a sensitive issue for the Pink
House. The State Department official is one of the most
critical Republicans of Milei,” Pagina 12 pointed out,
noting that Claver-Carone could have more
influence on Latin American issues......
than Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Venezuelans Enjoy Carnival ... in an
Atmosphere of Peace and Security
March 3rd, 1:31pm
(teleSUR)
Over the weekend, millions of Venezuelans enjoyed the
traditional Carnival celebrations, which included
beach visits and float parades.
In the state of La Guaira, people gathered to watch
29 floats representing parishes from Caracas and
La Guaira, decorated with themes related to this
South American country’s flora and fauna.
The floats, which belonged to both public and private
institutions, left behind confetti and candy, as they
passed by, during an east-to-west coastal route
that attracted around 300,000 people.
Meanwhile, on one of the coastal beaches, Luzmarys
Tejada, an assistant at the National Institute of
Aquatic Spaces --- stated that a land and
maritime operation has been in place
to ensure the safety of visitors.
Additionally, across the country, more than 2,300
recreation workers have been deployed in 150
high-impact areas, where sports activities
such as beach soccer and beach
volleyball, are being held.
On Sunday in Caracas, a five-kilometre race was held
with 2,000 athletes participating. On Monday and
Tuesday, nighttime events will take place at Los
Proceres boulevard ---- a traditional gathering
spot during Caracas’ Carnival celebrations.
“People are enjoying music, colour and costumes on
beaches, rivers and mountains during the Carnival
2025 season,” Venezuelan President Nicolas
Maduro said, highlighting that the Carnival
festivities take place in an atmosphere
of peace and security.
“It is a profound, cultural and joyful Venezuela, that the
world must see, recognize and respect. Carnival is a
great national celebration --- that reaffirms peace.
Families are protected by our security devices
so that joy, unity and peace prevail. Long live
the carnival!,” he added.
Since Feb. 27, nearly 190,500 military personnel and
police officers have been mobilized as part of a
security plan for the Carnival festivities,
confirmed the Interior Minister,
Diosdado Cabello.
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Tripartite Government ---
Takes Office in Austria
March 3rd, 8:17am
(teleSUR)
The new government replaces the conservative-Green
coalition that had governed the country since 2019.
On Monday, the coalition between the Austrian People’s
Party (ÖVP), the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ), and the
New Austria Party (NEOS) assumed office.
This comes 154 days after the legislative elections on
September 29, in which the ultranationalist Freedom
Party of Austria (FPÖ) emerged as the most voted
for political force nationwide, with 28.8%.
Led by conservative Christian Stocker, the 21 members
of the new cabinet were sworn in before the country’s
president, ecologist Alexander Van der Bellen, in a
live televised ceremony from the Hofburg Palace,
the seat of the presidency.
Out of the 183 seats in Parliament, the governing coalition
holds 110 seats (51 from the ÖVP, 41 from the SPÖ, and
18 from NEOS), while the opposition consists of the
far-right FPÖ, led by Herbert Kickl, with 57
deputies, and the Greens (ecologists),
with 16.
“Good things come to those who wait,” said Van der
Bellen --- referring to the arduous negotiations
required to reach a government agreement.
With two failed attempts, they were the
longest negotiations on record.
The head of state expressed satisfaction that the three
parties were able to overcome their differences, “put
the country’s interests ahead of party interests,
and reach compromises.”
Now, “there is much to be done: first and foremost,”
added the president, emphasizing the urgent need
to “ensure peace in Europe,” as well as
“strengthen liberal democracy,”
achieve economic stability,
and guarantee ---- social
cohesion and security.
The new government replaces the conservative-Green
coalition that had governed the country since 2019.
ÖVP leader Stocker is the new Federal Chancellor, while
SPÖ leader Andreas Babler serves as Vice Chancellor
and Minister of Housing, Arts, Culture, Media, and
Sports. Meanwhile, the NEOS president is the
new Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The conservatives will oversee six ministries, including
Interior, Defense, and Agriculture, while the SPÖ will
manage another six, including Finance and Justice.
NEOS will lead the ministries of Education and
Foreign Affairs. The team is completed by
seven state secretaries.
Negotiations for a three-party coalition began, after the
far-right’s victory but collapsed in early January when
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger announced that
her party was withdrawing from talks with the ÖVP
and SPÖ due to a lack of reforms.
Following NEOS’ withdrawal, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl was
tasked by Van der Bellen with forming a government --- an
attempt he pursued with the ÖVP, the only parliamentary
force willing to work with the far-right. However, those
negotiations also collapsed... due to a lack of
agreements, particularly on foreign and
European policy.... as well as the
distribution of ministerial
portfolios.
After this second failure, the ÖVP resumed talks with the
SPÖ and NEOS, which this time successfully reached a
government agreement, marking the first three-party
coalition since 1949.
The new government aims to govern for the next five
years, with the objectives of pulling the country out
of recession, reducing illegal immigration, and
curbing the rise of far-right populism
in Austria.
Austria’s new chancellor, Christian Stocker (ÖVP), is sworn
in after a centrist coalition deal. The government — ÖVP,
SPÖ, and Neos — forms without the far-right FPÖ,
despite its electoral win. First order of business?
Boosting defense spending. Good luck,
@_CStocker!
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Mexico Demands Respect
From the US in the Face
of Tariff Threats
March 3rd, 7:32am
(teleSUR)
Previously, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce confirmed that
tariffs on Mexican products would take effect on March 4.
On Sunday, two days before U.S. President Donald Trump
imposes tariffs on Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum
emphasized - the only way to combat drug trafficking is
through cooperation between both nations. She also
stressed that Mexico must be treated as an equal
and not as a country subjected to policies
imposed from Washington.
“Cooperation and coordination, yes; subordination, never,”
Sheinbaum noted after the U.S. Secretary of Commerce,
Howard Lutnick, confirmed that tariffs on Mexican
products would take effect on March 4.
Since his return to the White House on January 20, Trump
has threatened --- to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and
Canada, with whom he will also review the United
States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
next year.
The tariffs, which had been scheduled to take effect at the
beginning of February, were postponed until March 4 amid
the U.S. government’s demands for greater intervention
by Mexico's authorities, in the fight against organized
crime and migration.
Sheinbaum reiterated that her government will not allow
any interference that undermines national sovereignty
and emphasized that the relationship with the United
States must be based on the principle of mutual
collaboration ---- rather than imposition.
“Let the people of Mexico and the entire world - also know
that Mexico is a great country of brave men and women,
that we are a free, independent, and sovereign nation -
and that Mexico is respected anywhere in the world,”
she declared.
Furthermore, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that her administration
is committed to the fight against organized crime and
drug trafficking but always on its own terms and
without accepting external pressures that
compromise the country’s autonomy.
Since the beginning of her term.... Sheinbaum has
maintained the stance of continuing the security
strategy focused on addressing the root causes
of violence and strengthening institutions, in
line with the policy implemented by her
predecessor, Andres Manuel
Lopez Obrador.
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CBS News --- Trump doesn't want to talk
to Zelensky after White House scandal
by Alina Kochneva
February 28th, 7:42pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
February 28 will be remembered around the world for the
scandalous negotiations - between the American leader,
Donald Trump and the illegitimate President of Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky. The leader of the Kiev regime was
supposed to sign an agreement... on the transfer of
rare earth metals to the United States, but this ---
didn't happen. Instead of a deal, Donald Trump
was expected to do something completely
different. Now he doesn't want to talk to
the illegitimate Ukrainian leader,
writes CBS News.
The meeting was too unpleasant, although it started well.
Donald Trump even praised Zelensky for his appearance.
He - finally - didn't arrive in a rumpled sweatshirt. But
this, didn't help. The conversation was mostly high-
pitched. In the end, the leader of the Kiev regime
.......was kicked out of the White House.
"Ukrainian officials are desperate, to get the US
administration to return to the discussion, but
to no avail," the article says.
During the talks, Donald Trump.... even began to
mimic Zelensky, who kept repeating himself.
So Trump.. started doing the same thing.
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Rada Deputy Dubinsky: Zelensky tried
