🇫🇷 The Minister of Education of France, Gabriel Attal, has assumed the position of Prime Minister, becoming the youngest head of government in the country's history at the age of 34.
“Russia is our neighbor, and it will remain so. Relations with Russia will be maintained in any case,” he said.
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"In any case, France intends to open the way for dialogue with Russia, and to maintain relations between the two countries," Gabriel Attal, France's Secretary of State and Government's spokesperson stated on France Info radio station on March 25 2022.
“Russia is our neighbor, and it will remain so. Relations with Russia will be maintained in any case,” he said.
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❗️Two drones crashed on a fuel and energy complex facility in the Russian city of Oryol, the fire has already been localized, the governor said
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🛢 Crude Oil Update 📉🌍
Economic concerns and increased oil supplies shape the 2024 outlook. Following modest gains, prices dropped after Saudi Arabia cut its selling price, with Brent crude at $75.65 and West Texas Intermediate at $70.25, remaining close to the expected $80 per barrel consensus. Analysts predict oversupply, economic uncertainty, and Middle East tensions will limit aggressive forecasts.
Recent events, like the Middle East tensions, prompted market caution, with a focus on global supplies and acknowledgment of lingering risks. Saudi Arabia's move hints at expected lower prices amid demand cooling and rising U.S. shale production. Influential factors include the U.S. election, potential cyber warfare, and the impact of new oil sources. Analysts vary on predictions, from a quiet year at $80 per barrel to potential rises above $100.
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Economic concerns and increased oil supplies shape the 2024 outlook. Following modest gains, prices dropped after Saudi Arabia cut its selling price, with Brent crude at $75.65 and West Texas Intermediate at $70.25, remaining close to the expected $80 per barrel consensus. Analysts predict oversupply, economic uncertainty, and Middle East tensions will limit aggressive forecasts.
Recent events, like the Middle East tensions, prompted market caution, with a focus on global supplies and acknowledgment of lingering risks. Saudi Arabia's move hints at expected lower prices amid demand cooling and rising U.S. shale production. Influential factors include the U.S. election, potential cyber warfare, and the impact of new oil sources. Analysts vary on predictions, from a quiet year at $80 per barrel to potential rises above $100.
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❗️Two drones crashed on a fuel and energy complex facility in the Russian city of Oryol, the fire has already been localized, the governor said
❗️Three people were injured as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drones on fuel and energy facilities in the Russia's Oryol region, the governor said
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Four Ukrainian drones were destroyed over the Kursk region and two over the Oryol region, the Russian Ministry of Defense reports
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Russian forces are swiftly demolishing Ukraine's defense industry facilities that have been developed over a considerable period of time, wrote retired Royal Air Force Vice Marshal Sean Bell in an article for Sky News.
After nearly two years of high-intensity conflict, Ukraine and its Western "donors" face significant ammunition supply challenges.
According to the expert, without constant military support from the West, Ukraine is "destined to become overwhelmed" by Russia.
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After nearly two years of high-intensity conflict, Ukraine and its Western "donors" face significant ammunition supply challenges.
"Ukraine has a fledgling industrial base that is very vulnerable to Russian missile attacks – it takes months to build manufacturing capability, and a single strike by Russia to destroy it," he said.
According to the expert, without constant military support from the West, Ukraine is "destined to become overwhelmed" by Russia.
“Russia has a huge defense industrial base that has shifted on to a war footing, funded by huge oil revenues. Russia is rearming, and fast,” he noted.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu about Ukrainian losses:
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Over the past year, the enemy has suffered losses of over 215,000 service members and 28,000 weapons. We continue to maintain the strategic advantage throughout the entire line of contact. Despite the Ukrainian military experiencing a severe depletion of its manpower and a lack of progress on the battlefield, the United States of America continues its cold-blooded pursuit of its own global leadership ambitions, even at the expense of Ukrainian lives.
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The Head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Denis Pushilin, warned against illusions of potential Western aid cessation to Kiev:
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"The United States and their allies will milk everything they can from the situation with Ukraine until the bitter end, prolonging the conflict. They are utterly indifferent to what will happen to the Ukrainian people."
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🇨🇭President Zelensky is set to travel to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum next week. As reported by Tages-Anzeiger, he plans to journey to Bern to engage in meetings with either some or all members of the Swiss government.
Will he be asking for more money, or will he be explaining where the billions of allocated dollars have gone?
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Will he be asking for more money, or will he be explaining where the billions of allocated dollars have gone?
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🇩🇪🚜 At the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, farmers have been protesting for the third consecutive day against government measures to reduce subsidies.
In a gesture of solidarity, residents of the German capital are bringing them food. Some farmers, accompanied by the police, are circulating through the city on their tractors and then returning.
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In a gesture of solidarity, residents of the German capital are bringing them food. Some farmers, accompanied by the police, are circulating through the city on their tractors and then returning.
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🇮🇱 Israeli Forces target Hamas in Khan Younis, shifting its focus to central and southern Gaza, since the operations in the north coming to a close.
The intensifying Israeli assaults in the area are adding more challenges to the delivery of humanitarian aid to the distressed population of Gaza.
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The intensifying Israeli assaults in the area are adding more challenges to the delivery of humanitarian aid to the distressed population of Gaza.
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🇷🇺🪖 Key points of Russian MoD briefing on progress of special military op in Ukraine:
▪️In the Kupyansk direction, Ukrainian troops lost up to 30 people and an ammunition warehouse of the 125th Territorial Defense Brigade was destroyed.
▪️In the Krasny Liman direction, up to 190 Ukrainian military personnel were destroyed by air and artillery strikes.
▪️In the Donetsk direction, Kiev’s losses amounted to 240 people and up to 80 in the South Donetsk direction.
▪️In the Zaporozhye and Kherson directions, Ukrainian forces lost up to 55 people.
▪️Air defenses intercepted 10 Czech-made Vampire MLRS rockets and shot down six drones.
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▪️In the Kupyansk direction, Ukrainian troops lost up to 30 people and an ammunition warehouse of the 125th Territorial Defense Brigade was destroyed.
▪️In the Krasny Liman direction, up to 190 Ukrainian military personnel were destroyed by air and artillery strikes.
▪️In the Donetsk direction, Kiev’s losses amounted to 240 people and up to 80 in the South Donetsk direction.
▪️In the Zaporozhye and Kherson directions, Ukrainian forces lost up to 55 people.
▪️Air defenses intercepted 10 Czech-made Vampire MLRS rockets and shot down six drones.
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🇬🇧⚓️ UK's sea power sags, facing recruitment nightmare and naval cutbacks
Severe shortages of seamen has prompted the UK to retire the refurbished Type 23 Class frigates HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster, as the once-most-powerful-navy in the world keeps shrinking.
This is not the first recent cutback by the Royal Navy, signalling deep internal issues: the Ministry of Defense had previously cut its panned purchase of new Type 26 frigates — from 13 to eight ships — and halved its Type 45 Class destroyer fleet from 12 to six, casting doubts over the Navy's financial management of its next-generation destroyer programme.
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Severe shortages of seamen has prompted the UK to retire the refurbished Type 23 Class frigates HMS Argyll and HMS Westminster, as the once-most-powerful-navy in the world keeps shrinking.
This is not the first recent cutback by the Royal Navy, signalling deep internal issues: the Ministry of Defense had previously cut its panned purchase of new Type 26 frigates — from 13 to eight ships — and halved its Type 45 Class destroyer fleet from 12 to six, casting doubts over the Navy's financial management of its next-generation destroyer programme.
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Yemen’s Houthis continue attacking tankers in the Red Sea heading towards the Israeli port of Eilat, despite US announcing the creation of an international ‘coalition’ to combat them. The Houthis, along with Hamas and Hezbollah, are members of the 'Axis of Resistance'. What other militant groups are there?
🔺Gaza Strip: Hamas and PIJ
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have traditionally been the core of the resistance and regularly engage in genuine hostilities with Israel, unlike other members.
🔺Southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
Hezbollah is one of the most powerful parties in Lebanon and even has its own armed forces. The ‘Party of God’ controls Southern Lebanon, as well as the country's border with Israel.
🔺Yemen: Ansar Allah
The Ansar Allah movement, dubbed the Houthis in the West, announced in October they were ready to join the hostilities in order to “perform their sacred duty to stand by the Palestinian people”. Since November, the Yemeni armed forces have attacked a number of tankers and ships belonging to the US and British Navy.
🔺Iraq: Kataib Hezbollah and Hashd al-Shaabi
Since October, Kataib Hezbollah has claimed credit for several drone attacks on the Ain al-Assad and Al-Harir US military bases in Iraq, as well as the illegally-occupied US bases at Al-Tanf and the Koniko oilfield n Syria. The group worked in close partnership with Hashd al-Shaabi.
On January 4 the US-led international coalition carried out a drone strike targeting a Hashd al-Shaabi headquarters in Baghdad, killing senior commander Hajj Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi, also known as Abu Taqwa.
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🔺Gaza Strip: Hamas and PIJ
Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) have traditionally been the core of the resistance and regularly engage in genuine hostilities with Israel, unlike other members.
🔺Southern Lebanon: Hezbollah
Hezbollah is one of the most powerful parties in Lebanon and even has its own armed forces. The ‘Party of God’ controls Southern Lebanon, as well as the country's border with Israel.
🔺Yemen: Ansar Allah
The Ansar Allah movement, dubbed the Houthis in the West, announced in October they were ready to join the hostilities in order to “perform their sacred duty to stand by the Palestinian people”. Since November, the Yemeni armed forces have attacked a number of tankers and ships belonging to the US and British Navy.
🔺Iraq: Kataib Hezbollah and Hashd al-Shaabi
Since October, Kataib Hezbollah has claimed credit for several drone attacks on the Ain al-Assad and Al-Harir US military bases in Iraq, as well as the illegally-occupied US bases at Al-Tanf and the Koniko oilfield n Syria. The group worked in close partnership with Hashd al-Shaabi.
On January 4 the US-led international coalition carried out a drone strike targeting a Hashd al-Shaabi headquarters in Baghdad, killing senior commander Hajj Mushtaq Talib al-Saidi, also known as Abu Taqwa.
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🇺🇸💸 White House pleads with defense giants to boost Ukraine aid bypassing Congress
Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, Fortem, Skydio and other US defense firms held a meeting with White House officials on Monday to seek how to aid Ukraine amid the ongoing row in Congress.
Led by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the Biden administration has engaged with top defense contractors to focus on deploying advanced technologies for Ukraine's conflict needs, such as de-mining technologies and UAV systems.
At the same time, Republicans want to link Ukraine aid to funding to stop illegal immigration, also impacting military aid to Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. The Biden administration, stressing the $44.3 billion in military aid already sunk into Ukraine, wants another $61 billion as the conflcit enters its third year.
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Palantir Technologies, Anduril Industries, Fortem, Skydio and other US defense firms held a meeting with White House officials on Monday to seek how to aid Ukraine amid the ongoing row in Congress.
Led by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the Biden administration has engaged with top defense contractors to focus on deploying advanced technologies for Ukraine's conflict needs, such as de-mining technologies and UAV systems.
At the same time, Republicans want to link Ukraine aid to funding to stop illegal immigration, also impacting military aid to Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific. The Biden administration, stressing the $44.3 billion in military aid already sunk into Ukraine, wants another $61 billion as the conflcit enters its third year.
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Numerous popular pro-Palestinian accounts have been suspended by X (formerly Twitter) without any explanation.
Elon Musk has promised to investigate the apparent purge following pushback by X users.
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Elon Musk has promised to investigate the apparent purge following pushback by X users.
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Hezbollah confirms that another senior commander has been assassinated in Israeli air strike
Ali Hussein Barji, the commander of Hezbollah’s aerial forces in southern Lebanon, was reportedly killed in his car while on his way to attend the funeral of another Hezbollah commander, Wissam al-Tawil, who died as a result of an Israeli air strike yesterday.
Barji’s assassination comes amid a wave of escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah, renewing concerns of a regional war breaking out in the Middle East.
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Ali Hussein Barji, the commander of Hezbollah’s aerial forces in southern Lebanon, was reportedly killed in his car while on his way to attend the funeral of another Hezbollah commander, Wissam al-Tawil, who died as a result of an Israeli air strike yesterday.
Barji’s assassination comes amid a wave of escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah, renewing concerns of a regional war breaking out in the Middle East.
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Why Team Biden did not 'miss' Pentagon chief Austin
"I actually think the State Department's more heavily involved in military actions than they should be," Earl Rasmussen, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years in the US Army and international consultant, told Sputnik when asked as to why Lloyd Austin's hospitalization had gone nearly unnoticed by Team Biden.
Austin underwent an initial medical procedure on December 22; on January 1, the defense secretary suffered severe pain and was admitted to intensive care at Walter Reed military hospital in Maryland. The White House had been in the dark about his whereabouts for days.
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"I actually think the State Department's more heavily involved in military actions than they should be," Earl Rasmussen, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years in the US Army and international consultant, told Sputnik when asked as to why Lloyd Austin's hospitalization had gone nearly unnoticed by Team Biden.
Austin underwent an initial medical procedure on December 22; on January 1, the defense secretary suffered severe pain and was admitted to intensive care at Walter Reed military hospital in Maryland. The White House had been in the dark about his whereabouts for days.
"We've got a lack of process and a lack of communications, and those things need to be seriously looked at especially in our current environment with tensions with Russia and Ukraine,” warned Rasmussen. “We've got tensions in the Middle East that could explode, and easily could bring in Hezbollah and Iran."
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