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500 thousand soldiers for the “civil war between brothers”
In the Ukraine war, Putin continues to rely on propaganda narratives. Russia may be talking about releasing American journalists. But this time it has to be different.
- The West is responsible: Vladimir Putin describes the attack on Ukraine as a „civil war between brothers”
- War in Ukraine: Putin wants to stick to Russia’s alleged purge of Nazism in Kiev
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Update from December 14, 1:14 p.m.: Aside from the war in Ukraine, it is clear that Putin is also interested in Russia’s relations with the West. According to his statements, he sees good opportunities with “Direct Line” for France. “If they are ready, then we are ready too,” Putin said. French President Emmanuel Macron even invited Russia’s rulers to Moscow.
Update from December 14, 12:35 p.m.: Journalist from The New York Times Putin asked a question about Americans imprisoned in Russia. Among them is one of her colleagues, whose detention is said to have been extended without trial. Putin responded that Russia was in contact with the United States.
However, reaching an agreement on the release of US citizens is “not easy.” The United States must recognize Russia’s interests. He added: „The release agreement must be beneficial to both parties.” Americans need to „listen” to Russia.
BRICS are supposed to be a counterweight to the UN: Putin talked about the alliance of countries in his speech
Updated from December 14, 12:20 p.m.: For the next meeting of the BRICS countries in 2024 in Kazan, Putin will announce his thoughts on the international influence of the alliance. Basically, the president wants to show that there are a large number of powerful countries in the world. They do not want to submit to the interests and influence of the United Nations. The BRICS countries are intended to represent a counterweight to Western alliances.
Not only the Russian media in Putin’s speech: the head of the Kremlin talks about the war in Ukraine
Update from December 14 at 11:50: It appears that foreign journalists were also present at the Russian president’s press conference. There were prior discussions about whether to allow media outside Russia to participate in the interview. As we can see in the live broadcast, there will likely be at least one journalist from the broadcaster present BBC And sky Present.
Putin does not want to compare the war in Israel with the attack on Ukraine
Updated from December 14 at 11 a.m.: Putin may be trying to distinguish between his war in Ukraine and the fighting in the Middle East. The Russian President said in a press interview: “Such things do not happen in Ukraine.” He describes the situation of the Palestinians as harsh. He wants to work to mediate the war between Israel and Hamas.
Putin describes the war in Ukraine as a „civil war between brothers”
Update from December 14, 10:45 a.m.: Putin speaks of the war between Russia and Ukraine as a civil war „between brothers.” According to Putin, Russia and Ukraine actually belong to each other and form a common state. Putin holds Western countries, especially European countries, responsible for the escalation in the Ukrainian war. This would not have left Russia any opportunity to build a relationship with Ukraine.
| family name | Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin |
| old | 71 years old (born October 7, 1952) |
| Government office | President of the Russian Federation (effective since 1999) |
| Husband | Lyudmila Shkrebneva (1983-2013) |
| children | Maria Vorontsova, Katerina Tikhonova |
Putin talks about countless volunteers for the war in Ukraine: perhaps 500,000 soldiers for the front
Update from December 14, 10:31 a.m.: Media representatives present asked Putin about the frightening mobilization in Russia. But this is not necessary in the wake of the Ukraine war. “We are recruiting about 1,500 volunteers daily,” Putin said. By the end of the year, more than 500,000 soldiers will have been added.
The „Direct Line” show then switches to soldiers who are supposedly on the front in Donbas. An officer in the Russian forces talks about the alleged successes in the Ukraine war. „Victory is near,” the Russian soldier said.
Putin talks about Ukraine’s war goals: The Kremlin head continues to rely on propaganda
Update from December 14, 10:25 a.m.: Putin explained during his press conference that his goals in the Ukraine war have not changed. The top priority remains de-Nazification, a propaganda narrative that the Russian ruler used as justification for the attack. He accuses countries that support Ukraine of ignoring the alleged veneration of the Nazis as “national heroes.” Unless Russia’s goal is achieved, the war in Ukraine will continue.
Putin’s official speech: thunderous applause for the Russian president
Update from December 14, 10:16 a.m.: Vladimir Putin enters the stage to thunderous applause. First, the president talks about announcing his candidacy for re-election. Putin then praises Russia’s economic development. Despite international sanctions, significant economic growth has been achieved. “New jobs will be created,” Putin promised.
Update from December 14 at 10:00 AM: The press conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin began. The President receives questions from the Russian people. With over a million inquiries received, it is likely that it will not be able to address all concerns.
More than a million questions for Vladimir Putin: The Russian president appears on state television
Update from December 14, 9:48 a.m.: The Q&A session with Vladimir Putin begins at 10am (CET) on Russian state television. According to Russian media, more than a million questions were asked to the president in advance. This is what he mentions Daily Mirror.
Vladimir Putin speaks on state television: a question-and-answer session for journalists in Russia
Update from December 14 at 7:40 a.m.: After a break last year due to the war, Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold a major press conference for the first time this Thursday. As a media spectacle on state television, a question-and-answer session for journalists is combined with the „Live Wire” television program, where citizens can describe their problems, to form the „Year Results” program.
Traditionally, press conference and public consultation hours are held separately. The country’s many problems such as poverty, social hardships, health care complaints, and lack of infrastructure are frequently discussed. Putin, who has led the country for more than a quarter-century, frequently uses citizen consultation hours to portray himself as a problem solver and caretaker. His critics accuse him of asking the same questions over and over again, without any improvement in the situation.
Sociologists at the independent Russian polling institute Levada have found that most people would like to know from Putin when the war will end. They recently found in representative polls that more and more Russians support starting peace negotiations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin answers people’s questions on the Ukraine war
The first report: MOSCOW – Vladimir Putin meets selected Russian citizens on state television. A traditional coordination organized by the Russian President in Moscow at the end of the year. But with the beginning of the Ukrainian war, the propaganda show was suspended. And now it is being held again for the first time: Putin’s „Direct Wire” show.
The name remains the same as the last broadcast on June 30, 2021. But the format has been changed. While in the past there was an annual press conference in front of media representatives and a television consultation with selected Russians, both events will be combined into one in 2023. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced the new format at the beginning of November.
Question and answer session with Putin on Russian state television
According to Russian media, in addition to the citizens present, all residents of Russia can participate in the question-and-answer session with Vladimir Putin. A hotline should be provided and questions should be sent to the head of state via SMS or via social media.
Even if Putin skipped the offer – perhaps to avoid unpleasant questions about the war in Ukraine – “Direct Line” has long been routine for the Russian president. This year’s Q&A session celebrates its 20th anniversary. However, it is not clear how long Putin will listen to his people’s complaints. The final version of the show lasted more than three and a half hours. The Kremlin head had to ask himself questions about healthcare in Russia, social benefits, as well as the war in Ukraine.
Putin’s appearance on Hot Wire: with or without journalists?
It is not known whether questions from journalists will be allowed, nor whether the Kremlin will allow foreign media to participate. Ekaterina Berezovskaya and Pavel Zarubin will moderate Putin’s show in Moscow. Both the 33-year-old star presenter from state broadcaster One Russian and her 42-year-old colleague are loyal supporters of Putin. Both of them had already supervised the „Direkter Draht” program in the past.
Putin’s emergence as Russia’s caring father comes at an opportune time for the president. In the Ukraine War, Russian forces successfully stop Kiev’s counterattack and are about to occupy Avdiivka. In addition, Putin recently announced his candidacy for the fifth time in the Russian elections scheduled for March 17. He will certainly win the elections. Russian state television does everything necessary. For weeks, broadcast stations have shown expressions of loyalty from politicians, officials, officials and citizens who want Putin to be re-elected.
Putin plans to run for re-election – and Girkin is on trial
The Russian president has almost no opponents left. No trace of jailed opposition politician Alexei Navalny has been found for days. Igor Girkin must also stand trial. The military and ultra-nationalist blogger has criticized Putin and announced that he wants to run against him in the 2024 elections. His trial begins on the same day that the Russian president is celebrated on the „Direct Wire” program. (Dell/EPA)
„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
Los Angeles police disperse a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on the UCLA campus. US President Biden has condemned the violence of the university occupiers – but does not want to call in the National Guard.
Protests over the Middle East war continue to simmer on American campuses. In many places, police units are deployed to evict pro-Palestinian activists occupying university buildings. There was also such an operation on the campus of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Police cleared the tent camp there. The American CNN channel showed pictures of the remains of the camp at the site in the morning (local time). Officers had previously demolished the barriers that had been set up. According to the Associated Press news agency, at least 200 people were arrested during the evacuation.
Clashes at night
The authorities declared the camp on the University of California campus an “unlawful gathering” on Wednesday evening (local time). According to the Los Angeles Times, several thousand protesters gathered around the fortified tent camp and opposed emergency services, initially expelling them from the camp. Violence had already broken out the night before when supporters of the opposition side tried to demolish the protest camp themselves.
In recent weeks, many activists and students gathered at various American universities to demonstrate against Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip and in solidarity with the Palestinians. Mostly it is about demanding that universities and companies cut financial ties with Israel. While some Jewish students participate in these protests, others feel threatened and stay away from universities.
increase in Anti-Semitic procedures
Critics accuse the extremist part of the protest movement in particular of anti-Semitism and belittling Hamas. This denies Israel its right to exist, and on October 7, it carried out an unprecedented massacre against more than 1,200 Israelis who were living on the border with the Gaza Strip. Since then, the Tel Aviv government has been carrying out a large-scale military operation against the terrorist organization in the coastal region.
Anti-Semitic acts on campuses have increased since October 7, as have anti-Islamic attacks. In many places, pro-Palestinian activists are confronted by demonstrators showing their solidarity with the Israeli side and demanding the release of hostages still held by Hamas.
Biden: sabotage and Intimidation
US President Joe Biden explained during a speech at the White House that there is the right to protest, “but not the right to cause chaos.” There should also be no place on campus for anti-Semitism or threats of violence against Jewish students. This also applies to Islamophobia or discrimination against Arab Americans.
Biden stressed that acts of vandalism, trespassing on property, as well as “threatening and intimidating people” are not peaceful protests. The US President also made clear that the right to freedom of expression and peaceful protest is protected in the United States.
When asked by the press whether the National Guard should get involved, Biden said: “No.” The Democrat also explained that the protests did not cause him to rethink his Middle East policy. He also answered „no” to a journalist’s question.
Also popular at Dartmouth College
So far, more than 2,000 demonstrators have been arrested across the country. Before the UC campus was evacuated, there were police operations at other American universities: according to police in the city of Hanover, 90 people were arrested at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire on Wednesday evening (local time). They were charged with trespassing and resisting state authority after setting up tents at the site without permission.
In Dallas, police clearing a protest camp on the University of Texas campus detained at least 20 people who were expected to spend the night in jail, Fox4 reported. Stony Brook University in New York also announced that the demonstration that began peacefully at its headquarters had subsided. Tents were set up and other students were intimidated and harassed. 29 demonstrators were subsequently arrested, including students, employees, and non-members of the university.
200 arrests at Columbia University
More than two weeks ago, the wave of protests on the campus of upscale Columbia University in New York began with a tent camp, and was quickly dispersed by police. This approach, which was seen as particularly harsh, prompted students to do so, leading to the formation of a larger camp. Tensions such that the largely peaceful protests eventually led to the violent occupation of Hamilton Hall on the Columbia University campus. A large NYPD squad then evacuated the campus and temporarily arrested more than 200 students.
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First hit by a long-range US missile in Crimea: Ukraine uses Atakm again. There is cause for celebration, but it is very restricted.
Cape Tarkankot – “When thousands of shrapnel fall on an anti-aircraft battery, there is nothing left,” Thomas Thiener said last September. world Tell. The former Italian artilleryman commented on the potential impact of the Atakum (Army Tactical Missile Systems) missile with cluster munitions. It seems like something like this has happened again. Newsweek Reports, citing various sources, stated that Ukraine It is possible that Crimea has been attacked again with Atakum missiles, and perhaps even with cluster munitions again. Vladimir Putin An S-300 anti-aircraft battery was now lost in the final attack. There is also talk of launching a strike against Russian positions in occupied southeastern Ukraine Daily news This is done using Atacms.
Newsweek It refers to Channel Newsweek Very cheerful. As happened last fall, when Ukraine dealt a strong blow to the Russian Air Force for the first time; Until the New Zurich Times The topic lit up: “Blistering flames, huge clouds of smoke, and the outline of a combat helicopter against the red night sky: video images of inferno at the military airport in the Russian-occupied city of Berdyansk on October 17, 2023.” He immediately made it clear that the Russian Air Force had suffered a serious blow. It was soon confirmed that a new weapon was being used here: Ukraine fired American Atakum missiles for the first time.
„Putin's Nightmare”: The modern Ataxus symbolizes the principle of hope in Ukraine
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden I paid for the supply of this weapon. Ukraine will be able to travel long distances because the United States has delivered the current type with a range of up to 300 kilometers. The headline read: “With this weapon, Putin’s nightmare has come true.” world In September, when the first batch of missiles, the older type with a range of less than 200 kilometers, had probably just arrived at the front. It symbolizes the principle of hope, which the defenders of Russian terrorism seem to be using at every straw they have, because the situation in Ukraine is like a nightmare. Even if a battery in the Crimea were destroyed, it would be a drop in the ocean, even though it is world “All Russian facilities are in grave danger,” she responded again animatedly, wanting to know.
Online time It's more realistic – if not downright pessimistic: from their point of view, this would be the right weapon – but a year too late: „There is more promise in the missile than it can deliver,” wrote author Alexander Edlin. In fact, the number of Atacms delivered appears to be unclear. The first batch last fall described this Daily news As a “very small number”, it is now reported time according to The New York Times An additional 100 missiles were delivered – their advantage is that they can be launched from HIMARS missile launchers already in use in Ukraine.
Impact in Crimea: There is no tactical value without the use of ground forces
Meanwhile, the US has also reportedly delivered the modernized version with a range of up to 300 km and GPS, perhaps due to Russia's now significant superiority. This certainly gives Ukraine operational opportunities, but on the other hand, this is also an argument Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Caution: With Ukraine's ability to operate over longer distances, it is simply pushing Russian airfields, warehouses, or staging areas into the heart of Russia: a missile attack without follow-up ground forces will therefore not achieve long-term tactical success. .
Even the current attack on the air defenses in Crimea may be a successful event, but it is certainly unique – in contrast to the ongoing drone-assisted attack on the Black Sea Fleet, which has established Ukraine as a regional naval power. But what is more threatening is the war of attrition that Ukraine has been waging with increasing force for months, behind the lines of contact. Attrition is likely to increase with the new delivery of precision American Atakam missiles with a range of up to 300 kilometers. world He was drafted blue late last year. There are still few signs of that.
Time is ticking for Russia, but the clock may be ticking for the Crimean Bridge
The big bang may already be imminent. The Crimean Bridge remains a thorn in the side of Ukraine, which would become more vulnerable again with new missiles. But it is questionable how many missiles Ukraine would have to invest in order to cut off the lifeline of Russian supplies. At least Russia had time to use the months of wrangling the United States has witnessed to prepare itself. Since the successful attack by Ukraine in October, the Russians have had the opportunity to prepare for this threat ISW He writes. The Russians could have moved their warehouses back and better protected them against air raids.
The West remains somewhat concerned about the use of the weapon and Moscow's response in the event of an ATACM strike to the heart of Russia. Weapons are expressly intended for such “use within its territory.” Daily news Quoted by Jake Sullivan, the President's National Security Advisor. Currently – on April 28 – the news agency reported Reuters Based on renewed demand from Ukraine to the USA. In his weekly video address, President Volodymyr Zelensky said he recently spoke with US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and asked him to hurry up: “In my conversation with Mr. Jeffries, I stressed the need for Patriot systems, and as quickly as possible.” „.
Cutting supplies: Ukraine's chance to stabilize the front
Reuters At the same time, reports indicate that the situation on the front in Ukraine is deteriorating: since the capture of the city of Avdiivka, Moscow's forces have been advancing slowly, taking advantage of the defenders' lack of artillery and soldiers. The Kiev forces were to take up new positions west of the villages of Berdykhi and Semenivka, both north of Avdiivka, and Novomikhylivka, south near the town of Marinka. “In general, the enemy achieved certain tactical successes in these areas, but was unable to achieve operational advantages,” Laut said. Reuters Colonel-General Oleksandr Sersky, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In March, the most famous German military historian Sönke Neitzel said NDR He joked that he was almost accused of defeatism at the recent Munich security conference when he said he would be happy if at least Ukraine didn't lose. Neitzel repeatedly stresses the need to increase Ukraine's ability to attack. According to him, optimism is spread primarily by those who have no idea “how difficult it is to carry out offensive operations,” he said. Atacms can contribute to offensive capability. It seems so too MirrorAuthor Gernot Kramber said he feared the Ukrainians would not be able to withstand Russian pressure much longer.
If it now becomes possible to cut off Russian supplies and strike command structures, Russian offensive momentum will weaken. “This does not mean victory, but the Ukrainians will at least have a chance to stabilize their front.” (priest)
„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
In the struggle for a ceasefire in the Middle East, an official response by Hamas to Israeli concessions is still pending. However, the Jemaah Islamiyah leader has already spoken – and he did not sound optimistic.
According to a media report, the leader of the extremist Islamic movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip, Juhia Sinwar, is questioning the latest offer to negotiate a hostage deal.
A source close to the Hamas leader told the Israeli television channel Channel 12 this evening that this is not an offer from Egyptian mediators, but rather an Israeli offer “in American guise” that includes a number of pitfalls. The current draft does not contain any guarantee that the war will end.
It is unclear how many hostages are still alive
As part of Egyptian mediation efforts in Cairo, Hamas was presented with a ceasefire proposal in exchange for the release of the hostages. The Egyptian mediators had previously received the offer in Israel.
In the October 7 massacre in Israel, Hamas and other terrorist groups took more than 250 hostages. 105 of them were released at the end of November. It is unclear how many of the rest are still alive.
An official response from Hamas is expected soon
Hamas has not yet responded to the Israeli proposal. The Islamic organization so far insists on ending the war, which Israel rejects. The Israeli government announced the rapid start of the controversial offensive in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on the border with Egypt if an agreement is not reached.
Hamas's representative in Lebanon, Osama Hamdan, told Al-Manar TV station, which is controlled by the pro-Iranian Shiite Hezbollah militia in Lebanon: “Our position on the current negotiating document is negative,” as The Times of Israel reported that night. But according to the Hamas press office, this does not mean an interruption in the negotiations. According to the newspaper, the organization intends to provide a response to the latest proposal within the next few hours.
What weight does the word sinwar carry?
A person close to Sinwar told Israel's Channel 12 that statements by Hamas leaders in exile should not be viewed as official positions of the Islamic organization. The Gaza leader now relies solely on two of his close followers who control the Gaza Strip for decision-making. He left the matter before the terrorist attack launched by Hamas on Israel on October 7 last year.
According to The Times of Israel, Hamas leaders in exile recently issued statements in favor of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Map of the Gaza Strip, gray areas: built-up areas of the Gaza Strip, inscribed: areas controlled by the Israeli army
Blinken: “Hamas is blocking the way to a ceasefire”
During his visit to Israel, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken previously called on Hamas to agree to the Israeli ceasefire proposal. He said, „It is Hamas that is blocking the path to a ceasefire.” There is a „very strong suggestion on the table” that the terrorist organization should „agree to it and get it over with.”
According to media reports, the Israeli proposal stipulates a multi-stage process in which fighting in the Gaza Strip would be halted for 40 days initially, and the hostages would be released in return. First, women, the sick, the elderly and the wounded must be released. As was the case with the first ceasefire, Palestinian prisoners will also be released from Israeli prisons – also in stages.
An Israeli government spokesman said it wanted to wait until the evening to get a response from Hamas. A “decision” will then be made on whether Israel will send a delegation to Cairo for further talks.
„Praktyk żywieniowy. Guru bekonu. Irytująco pokorny entuzjasta zombie. Uczeń totalny”.
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