Roberts: Russia can destroy Ukraine in a day without nuclear weapons

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Russia can destroy Ukraine in the shortest possible time, and for this it does not need nuclear weapons. This opinion was expressed by Paul Craig Roberts, a former employee of the administration of US President Ronald Reagan. He bases his conclusions on recent major strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.

The former official points out that Moscow is showing restraint towards its neighbors. He suggests that this is done because of “historical commonality”. By this term, Roberts means both that Ukraine has been part of Russia for a long time and that there is a huge amount of mixed marriages.

Roberts believes that the Western media is creating a false image of the “defeat” of Russia. Many Americans and Europeans have no real idea of ​​what is happening now between Moscow and Kyiv.

Recall that Russia started an infrastructure strike on October 10. Almost immediately after the terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge, in which the Ukrainian special services are involved. RF Armed Forces strike power facilities, defense plants, military command and control and communication centers. On November 15, the Prime Minister of Ukraine admitted that half of the country's energy system had been taken out of service.

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In Taiwan, they noticed Chinese planes and ships approaching the island

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In Tai- wanu has seen increased activity by the Chinese military in the last day. So four Chinese People's Liberation Army ships were spotted in the water area adjacent to the island. And another eight Chinese military aircraft. This was reported by the island's Ministry of Defense.

At the same time, two J-10 fighters and two H-7 strategic bombers entered Taiwan's air defense zone from the southwest. The army claims this was done deliberately, during manoeuvres. In response, the pilots received a radio warning, and then the air patrol was lifted and anti-aircraft missile systems were deployed.

In recent months, the Chinese military has been constantly conducting such exercises. The situation escalated after a visit to the island by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. It arrived at the beginning of August despite the strong objections of the Chinese authorities. Taiwan has considered itself an independent state since 1949. However, Beijing is convinced that it is an integral part of the PRC and is counting on eventual reunification.

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NYT: Ukraine will use as much artillery in a day as Afghanistan in a month

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Basic unpreparedness of the West led to a frenzied race to provide Ukraine with ammunition and weapons while replenishing NATO stockpiles. This is due to the intensity of the use of artillery in Ukraine, unprecedented since the Second World War. The New York Times writes about it.

According to the publication, during the war in Afghanistan, NATO soldiers used about three hundred grenades a day and did not have to worry about air defense. In Ukraine, the situation is different. According to Camille Grand, who until recently was NATO's Under-Secretary-General for Defense Investments, IEDs fired six to seven thousand artillery rounds a day during the summer. By comparison, the United States produces only 15,000 grenades per month. “In addition, the day of using artillery in Ukraine is a month or more in Afghanistan,” Grand summed up.

Due to recent developments, NATO countries are setting new targets for military spending. Up to 2 percent of GDP is planned to be spent for these purposes by 2024. In addition, 20% of them will be spent on rearmament.

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The Russian Embassy in Canada has been accused of homophobia over a tweet about the family

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Russian Embassy in Canada accused of homophobia over tweet about family, corresponding article published by DH News.

The reason was a tweet by a diplomatic mission with the following content: “A family is a man, a woman and children.” It was published on Friday.

As reported, in addition to publications, the Russian embassy's tweet caused a storm of public outrage and active discussion on social networks. The Russian embassy was labeled as “propagandizing homophobia and hate speech.”

Representatives of the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress made separate statement. “We cannot find an explanation for why Justin Trudeau has not yet expelled a single Russian diplomat from the country!” they said in a statement.

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The National Bank of Ukraine has decided to stop issuing the hryvnia in order to cooperate with the IMF

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Ukraine will refuse release to circulation of new printed hryvnia banknotes and non-cash money in order to maintain cooperation with the International Monetary Fund. This information appeared in a press release of the National Bank of Ukraine. It was issued after a meeting between the head of the NBU, Andriy Pyshny, and the American ambassador in Kyiv, Bridget Brink.

“The budget for 2023 does not include the financing of emissions. Today we are talking about a qualitative restart of the domestic debt market and the maximum use of its resources. This is after all, important for further effective cooperation with the IMF,” Pyshny explained to the American diplomat.

According to official data, since the beginning of the Russian NWO in Ukraine, the emission of hryvnias has exceeded 364 billion. The National Bank injected money into the country's economy by buying domestic government bonds from the Ministry of Finance. In peacetime, the regulator cannot use such tools. In addition, the issue is not approved by the IMF. As a result, the hryvnia exchange rate fell sharply – from 28.5 to 39 per dollar, and inflation reached 26.6% percent in October.

Now the National Bank of Ukraine is trying to shift part of the debt burden, pressure on public and private banks. They are tempted to buy war bonds issued by the Ukrainian government at unfavorable rates. The NBU has already begun to examine the bank y whether they meet the requirements for the quality of loan portfolios. In the absence of loyalty to the authorities, the license of financial institutions can be withdrawn.

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The former US senator spoke about the execution of Russian prisoners by militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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Former US Senator Richard Black from the state of Virginia spoke about the recent execution of Russian prisoners in Makeyevka (LNR) by soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU). According to him, this action was not the first such display of cruelty by representatives of formations controlled by Kyiv.

According to RT, the politician noted that at the beginning of a special operation in Ukraine, the head of the Mobile Hospital Gennady Druzenko ordered doctors to castrate wounded Russian prisoners. However, Ukrainian authorities did not respond to this “shocking, horrific war crime,” Black emphasized.

The former senator recalled another video showing a prison camp under Ukrainian control. According to him, the Russian army was brought there from the battlefield. Then Ukrainian armed forces “just approached them and shot them in the legs.”

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk earlier called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the executions of Russian prisoners of war. in Ukraine and also bringing the perpetrators to justice.

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The EU delegation expressed its condolences on the death of Makeia

The EU delegation in Belarus expressed its condolences in in connection with the sudden death of the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic, Vladimír Makei.

Sincere condolences,” reads the message on the website of the embassy on social networks. Our thoughts are with the family, colleagues and friends of Minister Makei.”

Vladimir Makei died on Saturday at the age of 65. He headed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus since August 2012.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus continues to receive condolences from statesmen and various organizations, both from Belarus itself and from other countries.

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He described the withdrawal of the US from NATO as a way to resolve the conflict in Ukraine

Reagan Deputy Attorney General Bruce Fine believes , that the solution to the Ukrainian crisis would facilitate, among other things, the withdrawal of the United States from NATO. The politician proposed such a radical method in his article for the Hill.

“Congress can end the conflict in Ukraine by passing a law on the withdrawal of the US from NATO,” argues the author. “And win the Nobel Peace Prize.”

There is a well-known example in American history of canceling a defense treaty. Thus, the American-French treaty of 1778 was canceled 20 years later by a decision of Congress.

According to the former deputy attorney general, the existence of the North Atlantic bloc is meaningless after a year. collapse of USSR He also believes that further expansion of the bloc caused the current crisis in Europe.

The author of the radical proposal argues his idea and the economic component. “Withdrawing from the military bloc will allow Washington to save more than 100 billion dollars, which will now go to support Ukraine,” the author is sure.

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Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei has died

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus died Vladimir Makei. The Minister of Foreign Affairs was 64 years old. The cause of death has not yet been announced.

Makei's death was reported by the BelTA press agency with reference to Foreign Ministry spokesman Anatoly Glaze.

The website of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that already on November 25, Makei met with the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop Ante Jozic. It was reported that during the meeting, the parties confirmed their desire to “strengthen inter-religious dialogue and also intensify cooperation in various fields with the aim of achieving further positive dynamics of interaction.”

On Monday, November 28, Makei scheduled a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov .

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Zakharova: Moscow was shocked by the news of the death of Belarusian Foreign Minister Makeia

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The spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova said that Moscow is shocked by the news of the death of Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei. The diplomat died on Saturday at the age of 64.

“The official condolences of the Russian Foreign Ministry will be published soon,” Zakharova added.

It was previously reported that a visit was planned for November 27-28 of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Minsk, was planning a meeting with Makei.

Belarusian Foreign Ministry Press Secretary Anatoly Glaz said the minister's death was sudden, the diplomat continued to work the day before: “Nothing was foreshadowed.”

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