2023-09-12 18:35:17
The Pope: May paths of peace be opened, especially for Ukraine
“Let us continue to pray for peace, without tiring, knocking with a humble and persevering spirit on the ever-open door of the heart of God and on the doors of men.” We demand that paths of peace be opened, especially for the dear and tormented Ukraine.” He states it Pope Francis in the message to the participants of the International Prayer Meeting for Peace organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio in Berlin on the theme “The Audacity of Peace”. The Pope’s message was read by the Apostolic Nuncio to Germany, Msgr. Nikola Eterovic, during the closing ceremony in front of the Brandenburg Gate
2023-09-12 15:04:43
BBC: Kim’s train changed wheels at the border
The North Korean leader’s trip to Russia is puzzling. The BBC Verify team has attempted to obtain satellite images along the route but so far no footage has been captured of the train. The British broadcaster tried in vain to take satellite images at the North Korean border station of Tumangang, where Kim’s convoy changed wheels because larger wheels were needed for use on Russian tracks. However, no satellite images were captured in Tumangang or Khasan (just across the border), while clouds also blocked the train from view of satellites further north on its planned route to Russia.
Meanwhile, various foreign media outlets are speculating that the meeting could take place at the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Japan’s Kyodo News, citing “sources close to Russian authorities,” reports that the train is heading north to Russia’s Amur region, where the cosmodrome is located. South Korea’s KBS World also reported that “observers” are looking at the cosmodrome as a potential rendezvous point since Kim’s train was traveling north of Vladivostok, where his original destination was believed to be. Even the New York Times last week, in an article that anticipated the talks, credited an anonymous source with the idea that the Vostochny Cosmodrome would be a stop on Kim Jong Un’s journey.
2023-09-12 15:03:33
Kremlin confirms: Kim has arrived in Russia
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the arrival of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Russia. This was reported by the Interfax agency. Rossiya-1 television showed images of the train Kim was traveling on as it crossed a bridge over a river, the green carriages being pulled by a Russian locomotive. According to television information from Interfax, the convoy passed through the Khasan railway station on Russian territory near the border in “complete secrecy” and then continued on the Trans-Siberian Railway. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would take place in the Far East, but did not say where.
2023-09-12 10:20:28
Putin: “A political persecution against Trump”
The judicial investigations against Donald Trump in the USA are “a persecution for political reasons”. Russian President Vladimir Putin said this during his speech at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. However, Putin added that whoever becomes president: “There will be no fundamental changes in US policy towards Russia.”
2023-09-12 08:13:40
USA: Long-range missiles loaded with cluster bombs to Ukraine
The Biden administration is close to giving the green light to sending long-range missiles loaded with cluster bombs to Ukraine. This is reported by Portal on its website, citing some sources according to which the United States is considering sending ATACMs or GMLRS. Kiev – reports Politico – is pushing for an announcement on sending long-range missiles to the UN General Assembly next week, but given the tight deadlines it is unlikely to happen.
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2023-09-12 07:51:10
The Russian National Guard has begun recruiting pardoned convicts who are veterans of the Wagner mercenary group
The Rosgvardia, the Russian National Guard, has begun recruiting pardoned prisoners who are veterans of the Wagner mercenary group. This was reported by the independent Russian newspaper Important Stories, according to which the recruitment of former prisoners and mercenaries began in August. Reporters have established contacts with relatives of Wagner veterans who say recruits are identified based on the type of crime committed before the pardon and are not eligible for leadership positions. Recruits must provide proof of their service in the Wagner Group as well as proof of receipt of a pardon. Last year, Wagner recruited 50,000 prisoners from Russian prisons and used them to attack Ukrainian positions.
2023-09-12 07:46:04
Putin: “Russia is developing weapons based on new physical principles”
Russia is developing weapons based on new physical principles that will guarantee the security of countries in the coming years: this was said by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the 8th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), which just took place in Vladivostok. Tass reports it. “If you look at the security sphere, weapons based on new physical principles will guarantee the security of any country in the nearest historical perspective,” Putin said. “We understand this very well and are working on it.” The development of these weapons – such as lasers, ultrasound and radio frequency weapons – requires the use of new technologies, comments Tass.
BREAKING: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia, where he is expected to hold a rare meeting with President Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/s1hGeYA8Q4
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 12, 2023
2023-09-12 07:44:12
Kim’s train has entered Russia
Kim Jong Un’s private armored train has entered Russia ahead of a highly anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This was reported by Russian state media. The train was traveling north through the Primorye region in Russia’s Far East, Russian state news agency Ria reported. South Korea’s Defense Ministry said it believed the North Korean leader entered Russia this morning. A video shared by Russia Today yesterday and geolocated by CNN showed the train allegedly carrying Kim near the Russian-North Korean border near the Tumen River. The US government said last week that the meeting, expected in Russia’s Far East, could take place as part of Russia’s efforts to find new arms suppliers for the war against Ukraine.