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What does Russia say about being excluded from the G20?; EU prepares to “launch” more sanctions on Russia, Belarus; North Korea’s ‘new type’ missile

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said many members of the G20 are also at economic war with Moscow. (Source: UN Photo)

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Russia: Nothing terrible will happen if Moscow is excluded G20

On March 25, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that nothing terrible would happen if the US and its allies succeeded in removing Russia from the group of leading developed and emerging economies in the world. G20), because many members of the G20 are at war with Moscow anyway.

Speaking to the press, Peskov said that the Russian military will propose to President Vladimir Putin how Moscow should strengthen its defenses to deal with the strengthening of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Winter. (Reuters)

The representations were ‘hacked’, Russia sent a request for an investigation

The Russian Investigative Committee Chairman Alexander Bastrykin said on March 25 that the agency had made requests to seven countries about attacks on Russian embassies and consulates abroad.

Bastrykin said that, after Moscow carried out a special military operation, a “media war” and a “hate campaign” against Russia broke out. After that, Russian embassies in Europe were repeatedly attacked, namely in the Netherlands, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Lithuania, Poland, France and Estonia.

“We have also recorded all this information in the framework of criminal cases and in the near future, we will send a request for legal assistance to the competent authorities of these countries.” Chairman of the Russian Investigative Committee told TASS.

US sanctions hundreds of Russian individuals

On March 24, the US Treasury Department said that the country had imposed new sanctions related to Russia after Moscow launched a military operation in Ukraine.

The sanctions target dozens of defense companies, 328 members of the Russian State Duma (lower house) legislature and the CEO of Sberbank.

Reacting to the new US move, on March 25, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said that US sanctions aimed at weakening the Russian economy will not achieve the purpose.

In a statement posted on the Telegram account of the Russian Embassy in the US, Mr. Antonov stressed: “There is no way to bring the Russian people to their knees before a lie. No one can force us to sacrifice things. good of the homeland to please the will of the United States and its allies”. (Reuters/Sputnik)

The US respects Ukraine’s choice

On March 24, US President Joe Biden stated that if Ukraine wants to give up its territory to negotiate an end to the conflict with Russia, then Washington will respect this choice of Kiev.

When asked if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky needed to cede any land to secure a ceasefire, or whether such a move would be considered, President Biden said it was “absolutely so.” decision of Ukraine”.

Speaking to a press conference in Brussels (Belgium), Mr. Biden said: “I don’t believe they will have to do it”, but he noted “discussions have taken place in which I am not involved”, referring to negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. (RT)

EU ready new tough sanctions against Russia, Belarus

On March 25, a statement by the European Council (EC) confirmed that the leaders of the European Union (EU) countries are ready to impose new tough sanctions on Russia and Belarus.

According to the statement, any attempt to circumvent sanctions or aid Russia by other means must be stopped.

The EC also noted that the EU had agreed on the creation of a trust fund for Ukraine, called the Ukraine Solidarity Trust Fund, in conjunction with a call for international partners to participate. (TASS)

The West will reduce dependence on Russian gas

On March 25, the United States and the European Union (EU) announced an agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels in the context of Russia’s implementation military campaign in Ukraine.

The initiative announced by US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will see Washington work to help supply Europe with an additional 15 billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas, a statement said. in this year. (AFP)

Turkey is determined to buy S-400

On March 25, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that the country has not changed its position on the purchase of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia and that the matter is a “done deal”.

In addition, Mr. Erdogan said that the negotiations between Ankara and Washington about the new F-16 fighter aircraft are going smoothly.

Newspaper Haberturk quoted Erdogan on the flight back from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Brussels (Belgium) expressing hope for positive negotiations on the purchase of a new batch of F-16s, together with the ministry Modernizing instruments from Washington will soon bear fruit.

He also denied reports that US officials had informally questioned Turkey about the possibility of not sending the S-400 system to Ukraine in the context of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine. According to him, “all they do is cause an uproar” regarding Washington. (Reuters)

Korea and China agree to promote bilateral relations

President-elect of South Korea Yoon Suk-yeol on the afternoon of March 25 (local time) had a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing that he would maintain contact to hold a meeting soon. directly after the inauguration ceremony.

This is the first time Xi has spoken by phone with a South Korean president-elect since taking office in March 2013.

Speaking to the media in Seoul after the phone call, President-elect Spokesperson Kim Eun-hye said: “President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol and President Xi Jinping have closely consulted on the situation. serious security on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea’s ICBM launch on March 24, and emphasized that this is a provocative act that increases tensions on the Korean Peninsula.”

President Yoon Suk-yeol said that the two countries need to work closely to maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula and completely denuclearize North Korea. Mr. Yoon hopes to work with Mr. Xi to promote bilateral relations in the spirit of “mutual respect, cooperation and development”.

In response, President Xi Jinping described South Korea and China as “close neighbors that cannot be separated” and said that the two sides should work together to benefit both countries and people. people by promoting the stable and long-term development of bilateral relations. (Yonhap)

India admits to having problems in relations with China

India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said on March 25 that India’s relations with China were not normal, due to the large number of troops deployed along the border, contrary to the 1993-1996 agreements.

Addressing the press after extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, India’s foreign minister said the two sides discussed an extensive agenda openly and frankly.

“We discussed the bilateral relationship, which was already in disarray due to China’s actions in April 2020. I honestly expressed our opinion on this matter during the meeting with Mr. Wang Yi,” said Mr. S. Jaishankar.

India’s foreign minister also affirmed that the restoration of normal relations will require the restoration of normalcy in the border areas. Currently, the two countries are working to resolve the situation, but at a slower pace than desired, Mr. Jaishankar said.

He noted that there are still areas of confrontation between the two countries, although progress has been made in resolving some other areas of conflict such as Pangong Tso Lake. Today’s conversation is about how to promote this. (PTI)

North Korea advances rapidly in missile technology

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on March 25 confirmed that North Korea successfully test-fired a new-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-17 on March 24 (time). local), under the direct direction of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

According to KCNA, the aforementioned Hwasong-17 missile flew a distance of 1,090 km in 4,052 seconds before hitting the target at sea. “This new type of strategic weapon of the DPRK will make the whole world once again clearly acknowledge the power of our strategic armed forces,” the North’s official news agency quoted Kim as saying. I”.

Western media quoted experts as saying that this is possibly the largest type of ICBM ever developed by Pyongyang and this move shows that North Korea has suddenly returned to missile testing activities. long-range, in violation of the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Outgoing South Korean President Moon Jae-in said the new test posed a serious threat to the Korean Peninsula, the region and the international community, and was a “clear violation”. resolutions of the United Nations Security Council.

In a tougher tone, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said: “This launch is a flagrant violation of UN Security Council resolutions.” Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said: “This is a brutal and unforgivable act.” (Yonhap/Reuters)

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