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Updated from March 18 at 12:37 p.m: The Baltic countries deprive Putin's election victory of international legitimacy. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis said today that law cannot arise from chaos. For this reason, his country does not call this “sham procedure” an “election,” because unfortunately it was closer to a “tragic farce.”
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that Putin is an autocrat and has been so for a long time. The Kremlin leader must be held accountable before the International Criminal Court. He added: „Putin's rightful place is The Hague.” The Latvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the „so-called elections in Russia” and described them as neither free nor fair.
Putin wins: The European Union does not recognize the Russian elections as free and fair
Updated from March 18 at 12:15 p.m: The European Union does not recognize elections in Russia as free and fair. In an official statement, she accused the Kremlin of imposing significant restrictions on voting. It is unfortunate that international observers were not allowed to attend the elections. It was also said that the election results in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories were ineffective.
Putin's victory in Russia: Baerbock speaks out sharply – and announces sanctions
Updated March 18 at 11:45 a.m: “The elections in Russia were elections without elections”: with these words Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Green Party) commented on the official re-election of Vladimir Putin. The fact that voting was also taking place in parts of Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia “contraries to international law,” she said before deliberations by EU heads of administration in Brussels.
Baerbock added that it is striking how many Russians made it clear over the weekend that they are not on the same page with this Russian president. “The fact that you went to the polling station, even if you were accompanied by soldiers, fills me with the greatest respect.” Meanwhile, Birbock announced new EU sanctions in light of the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
Russia elections: France praises peaceful demonstrators
Updated from March 18 at 11:22 a.m: The French government takes note of “the expected result of the presidential elections.” The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Paris announced that day – and stated, “Dr. Putin” without his presidential title.
Instead, it acknowledged the peaceful protests in the statement: “France welcomes the courage of many Russian citizens who demonstrated peacefully against the assault on their fundamental political rights.”
She added that the elections took place in a “context of increasing repression.” Paris also condemns the establishment of electoral offices in the breakaway regions of Georgia and Moldova.
Russian elections: Xi Jinping congratulates Vladimir Putin
Updated from March 18, 10:55 a.mChina congratulates Putin – and praises friendship with Russia: “We firmly believe that under the strategic leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Putin, China-Russia relations will continue to advance,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in Beijing.
China and Russia are „strategic partners in the new era.” After Putin's victory was announced, other countries such as Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba, and Bolivia congratulated him.
Russian propaganda: Newspaper sees “competition” in voter turnout
Updated from March 18, 10:14 a.m: “Putin’s election victory” is the main topic in the Russian media. It was reported that 74% of those eligible voted – a record high. Moscow daily newspaper Nezavisimaya Gazeta He celebrates this in a very wonderful way as “a real competition between regions and corporations for the highest voter turnout.” Observers had criticized the companies for transporting their employees to polling stations in an organized manner.
According to the newspaper, the protests against electoral tampering mobilized loyal voters: “These protests were undoubtedly fueled by riots at polling stations by individual citizens who were either in their right mind because of their age, had been deceived by enemy propaganda or had psychological problems.” „. The newspaper said in its comment on the Russian elections:
Previous diplomatic reaction to Putin's win: 'An insult to Stalin'
Updated from March 18, 9:41 a.m: Former British diplomat Sir Andrew Wood described comparisons between Putin and Stalin as an “insult to Stalin” after the Russian elections. “Stalin operated in a disgusting and bloodthirsty way, but at least his regime had some organization,” he told the radio. Sky News.
Background: British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps wrote in a guest article for Telegraph It says: “Putin behaves like a modern-day Stalin.” The presenter asked Wood if he saw it that way too. Former Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin killed about 20 million people.
Reactions to Putin's win: Kim sends a message
Update from March 18, 9:00 a.m.: Vladimir Putin also received congratulations from North Korea. Such as the government news agency Korean Central News Agency Head of state Kim Jong Un reportedly congratulated the Russian president on his re-election in a letter. Just a few days ago, Kim expressed his friendship with Russia by riding in a limousine given to him by Putin.
Update from March 18, 6:45 a.m.: According to official information, Vladimir Putin received congratulations from several authoritarian countries after his victory in the Russian elections. The Russian news agency reported that the heads of state of Nicaragua, Tajikistan and Venezuela sent congratulations TASS in the morning. It quoted Nicolas Maduro as saying: “By obtaining more than 87% (of the votes), Putin completely won the war against the West’s collectivist empire.” The Venezuelan head of state described the victory of “Big Brother” as a good omen for the whole world.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega also spoke of a victory that would contribute to achieving stability and a better future for humanity. Ortega said the election itself was ideal and calm. In turn, Tajik President Emomali Rakhmonon spoke of a convincing victory for Putin. He hopes to further develop bilateral relations, according to a statement issued by Rahmon's press service.
A German foreign policy expert makes serious accusations against Putin
Update from March 17, 9:29 p.m.: There has been criticism of the Russian elections from the federal government. “These elections are the least fraudulent and free since the end of the Soviet Union,” Michael Roth (SPD), chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, told parliament. Daily Mirror. “The sham elections were partly contrary to international law. In the occupied and temporarily annexed Ukrainian territories, the elections and their results may not be recognized.” Roth accused the regime of “manipulating the elections.”
Steinmeier does not want to send congratulations to Moscow after the Russian elections
Update from March 17, 9:15 p.m.: According to his spokeswoman, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier does not want to congratulate Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election after the elections in Russia. White House spokeswoman Cyrustine Gamelin told the newspaper: “There will be no message to Putin.” Daily Mirror Sunday evening after the first results of the Russian elections were published that evening.
In a statement previously distributed by the Federal President on the X platform (formerly Twitter), she said: “Today I think of the people in Russia who are fighting for freedom and democracy and who live in constant danger from Putin’s regime.” We do not forget these brave people. „Gamlin's spokeswoman also wrote about 'the so-called presidential elections in Russia.'” The Foreign Ministry chose a similar wording on Sunday. On
Navalny’s team on Russia’s elections: “invented proportions”
Update from March 17, 9:01 p.m.: The team of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, who died in Russian custody, has questioned the partial results of Russia's presidential elections, according to which Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin received nearly 88 percent of the vote. “It is clear that the percentages that were invented for Putin have nothing to do with reality,” Leonid Volkov said on Sunday via the Telegram online service. Volkov was one of Navalny's closest confidants and, among other things, the former chief of staff.
Medvedev attacks the West after the elections in Russia
Updated from March 17, 8:46 p.mPutin's minions are taking their stand: after Russia's elections, clouded by allegations of fraud, the Kremlin finds little reason for international relaxation. On the contrary, a few minutes after the first result was announced, Dmitry Medvedev taunted the West: “Congratulations to all enemies of Russia on the wonderful victory achieved by Vladimir Putin,” the former president wrote on the website X. In the past weeks and months, the politician has appeared The Russian Federation repeatedly made blatant threats against the West.
The first report: Moscow – The elections in Russia have ended: according to the first official partial results, Kremlin President Vladimir Putin received approximately 88 percent of the votes in the ballot. This ensures that the Russian ruler will have another six-year term. There were no serious opponents to Putin, and this is not the only reason why the elections were severely criticized abroad.
Zelensky on the Russian elections: Putin is a power-hungry dictator
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Putin as a power-hungry „dictator.” “It is clear to everyone in the world that this person – as has happened so often in history – is tired of power and will do anything to be able to rule forever,” Zelensky said in online remarks.
Reactions to Putin and the elections in Russia: Zelensky becomes clear
In light of the Russian invasion of his homeland and the war that has been ongoing for more than two years, Zelensky demanded justice. He said: „There must be just revenge for everything the Russian killers did in this war, and for the benefit of Putin's power for life.” “He fears only one thing: justice.” Ukraine's demands to reach a peace agreement with Moscow include, among other things, holding those responsible for Russia's politics and military establishment accountable before an international court.
Poland on Putin's presidential elections: Elections in Russia are „illegal, free and fair”
After the first partial results of the presidential elections in Russia were announced, Poland criticized the vote, calling it „illegal.” The Foreign Ministry in Warsaw said on Sunday evening that “the Russian presidential elections are not legal, free and fair.” The elections were held “under severe repression” and in occupied parts of Ukraine, in violation of international law. (CGSC with EPA and AFP)
Israel sees a „last chance” for a hostage deal before the attack on Rafah
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In Tel Aviv, negotiators are discussing the possibility of releasing Israeli hostages in Gaza. Various media outlets in the region reported that the chances are good. An Islamic state wants to pressure Hamas.
IAccording to media reports, Israel sees the latest efforts at a ceasefire and hostage agreement in the Gaza war as a „last chance” before the planned attack on the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. A senior Israeli official said talks between Egyptian and Israeli representatives in Tel Aviv on Friday were “very good” and focused.
It seems that the Egyptians are ready to pressure the Islamic movement Hamas to reach an agreement. Progress was made in all areas in the talks, The Times of Israel cited related reports late Friday evening. The state-owned Cairo News Channel had previously reported significant progress.
The Israeli official was quoted as saying that Israel will not allow Hamas, especially its leader in Gaza, Jihya Sinwar, to delay the hostage deal to prevent the planned military attack in Rafah. A few days ago, the army mobilized two additional reserve brigades.
Initially, a limited agreement was reached with Hamas
Sinwar is considered the planner of the massacre that Israel witnessed on October 7 of last year, as a result of which about 1,200 Israelis were killed, and about 250 people were displaced to Gaza. It is believed to be located in tunnels under Rafah.
The Times of Israel quoted the unnamed Israeli government official as saying: “This is the last chance before we go to Rafah.” “Either an agreement in the near future or Rafah.” Israel wants to destroy the last remaining Hamas brigades in the southern Gaza City bordering Egypt. According to Israeli media, Egypt wants to reach an agreement to avoid the attack in Rafah. Egypt fears that Palestinians will cross the border in large numbers.
On the other hand, Hamas said that it had received an official response from Israel to the position of the extremist Palestinian Islamic organization in the ceasefire talks. Deputy Head of the Hamas Political Bureau in the Gaza Strip, Khalil Al-Hayya, said in a statement that the letter will be studied and a response will be provided.
In Rafah, hundreds of thousands sought refuge to escape the fighting in the rest of the Gaza Strip. According to Israeli media, the recent talks between Egyptian and Israeli representatives were initially about a limited agreement with Hamas, under which only some women, the elderly, and the sick hostages would be released.
Hamas rejected an American proposal to release 40 of those kidnapped. According to her, there should not be a large number of hostages who fall into these categories alive. Hamas calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, which the Israeli government rejects.
For days, NATO countries have been outpacing each other in arms shipments to Ukraine. Leopard 2 tanks will soon be among them again.
KYIV – They're rolling in the Ukraine war again: the one of great importance US arms supplies to the Ukrainian Armed Forces They are on the way forward. Thanks to $61 billion, military aid from other NATO countries is beginning to accelerate again.
Leopard 2 tank: Ukraine receives supplies from “Leos” against Russia
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) rejects the launch of the Taurus cruise missile. While the little one Lithuania gave its last fighter plane to the Ukrainians The British send Paveway IV infrared-guided glide bombs and powerful medium-range ATACMS missiles on their way to the devastated country from the United States.
Now supplies have arrived for the squadron Leopard 2 tanks Ukrainian army. Like the Spanish daily newspaper El Pais Madrid will soon deliver ten of a total of 19 Leopard 2 A4 tanks to the Ukrainians, it was reported on Friday (April 26). It's the next signal of support: Kiev can urgently use every Western battle tank to defend the country against the Russian invading forces of Kremlin autocrat Vladimir Putin.
Ukraine losses: Many tanks remained facing Putin's Russian army
Because: like that New York Times (New York Times) As recently reported, the Russians have, among other things, disabled five of 31 US Abrams tanks delivered in the past two months. According to the open source intelligence website oryx, which documents military losses using photographs and maps. For example, the Ukrainian Armed Forces had lost a total of 796 tanks by April 20 – including 30 German-made Leopard 2 tanks. According to estimates, Kiev received approximately 140 tanks from the West. Many of them failed to fight against the army Russia He has already returned to the battlefield, as evidenced by numerous photos and videos from bloggers on social media such as Telegram.
Recently, Ukraine has had to rely more heavily on old Soviet-era tanks again Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) It stated that some of the newly formed brigades were no longer supplied with tanks at all. In addition to the Spanish tanks, work is currently underway on supplies: Munich tank manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), which has been producing „Leos” for decades, is currently preparing an additional 14 Leopard 2 A4 tanks from German industrial stocks on behalf of For and at the expense of the Netherlands and Denmark.
Weapons delivery to Ukraine: Spain provides Patriot missiles
how El Pais However, the Spanish arms package should be available to Kiev by June 30. The deliveries also include an unspecified payload of Patriot missiles, but Madrid has concluded that it does not wish to deliver a complete anti-aircraft system. This is exactly what Federal Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said (SPD) last in Answer-Broadcasting „Maischberger“If a country has, for example, six Patriot systems, or four, and is not on the front line to the east, they can easily hand over a Patriot system,” other NATO partners asked.
Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) even wrote letters with similar requests to their counterparts. When Sandra Meischberger asked whether he meant Spain and/or Greece, the Defense Minister replied: “We are currently talking to them.” For its part, Athens publicly announced on Friday that it would not provide the Patriot air defense system. According to unconfirmed reports, the Greek Air Force is said to have 36 so-called Patriot bombers, that is, launchers.
Leopard 2 Ukrainians: Putin seized tanks that demonstrated in Russia
As for the “Panthers”: In recent months, the Russian army has been conducting a real hunt for Panther tanks in Ukraine, and this has been documented through pathetic posts published by Russian military bloggers on social media. For example, Russian President Vladimir Putin displayed a captured Leopard 2 A6 tank while transporting the tank on a low-loading truck across western Russia to the capital, Moscow – with offensive comments on social networks. Now Ukraine gets more from Assad again against Putin's imperialism. (evening)
In the United States, the H5N1 bird flu virus is spreading among cows, and even milk from supermarkets is affected. Researchers fear that the Mo flu could get out of control.
In March, cattle ranchers in the US states of Texas, Kansas and New Mexico noticed something disturbing. Something was wrong with her cows, they looked sick. Some of the animals gave less milk than usual, the milk was thicker, and the animals appeared to have lost their appetite. A few days later it was clear: they had contracted the bird flu virus H5N1 Experts detected it in their milk and, in one case, in a throat swab. Since then, more and more farmers in the United States have reported cases of infection in their herds. Recently, the American authorities found Genetic effects of the virus in pasteurized milk From the supermarket. New samples indicate The outbreak is likely to be largerwhich the official figures indicate.