Russia claims a drone attack on the Volgograd region
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Russia claims a drone attack on the Volgograd region

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Russia was attacked by drones on the night of Mar. 8. In some regions, the air defence system was allegedly working.

Russians complain about drone attacks

The Russians allegedly destroyed eleven drones over the territory of the Volgograd region. One drone had reportedly been destroyed over the territory of the Belgorod region. The Russians believe that the drones were allegedly Ukrainian.

A Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed over the territory of the Belgorod region, and eleven UAVs were destroyed over the territory of the Volgograd region, the Russian MOD Telegram statement said.

Later, the Russian MOD announced the "downing" of four more, allegedly Ukrainian drones.

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation reported the destruction of four more Ukrainian UAVs over the territory of the Volgograd region by air defence at around 07:00 Moscow time, Russian mass media reported.

The governor of the Volgograd region, Andei Bocharov, confirmed the attack and said that the Ministry of Defence allegedly destroyed all the drones. He did not specify the number.

This morning, a UAV attack was repelled in the Horodyshchensky District of the Volgograd Region. Unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed by the forces of the Ministry of Defence. The measures have been taken to ensure the safety of residents. There are no casualties or damage, Bocharov wrote.

The governor of the Belgorod region did not comment on what happened.

Drone attacks on the Russian Federation

Earlier, drones attacked three Russian regions on March 6. The airfield, warehouse and oil depot were under attack.

Drones also attacked an oil depot in the Belgorod region. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine confirms it was a special operation.

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Helped Russia transport stolen Ukrainian grain. US imposes sanctions on criminal network

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Source:  European truth

On April 2, the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against a network of individuals and entities used by the Houthis in Yemen to purchase weapons and military technology.

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  • The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a criminal network assisting the Yemeni Houthis in purchasing weapons and military technology.
  • Businessmen from Afghanistan and a company from Hong Kong were involved in procuring Ukrainian grain and other goods for the Houthis.
  • The Houthis continue to rely on this network for critical goods to fuel their terrorist activities in the region.

US imposes sanctions on partners of Yemeni Houthis

The network, which the US has sanctioned, helped the Houthis purchase "tens of millions of dollars worth of goods, including weapons and secret technologies, as well as stolen Ukrainian grain, from Russia."

Two businessmen from Afghanistan and a company from Hong Kong whose Russian ship was carrying stolen Ukrainian grain were sanctioned, as well as the ship's current and former captains, both Russian citizens.

Additionally, an Iranian businessman currently living in Turkey was sanctioned - he collaborates with Said al-Jamal, the person responsible for financing the Houthis, who is already under US restrictions.

The Houthis continue to rely on Saeed al-Jamal and his network to procure critical goods to support the group's terrorist war machine, commented US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant.

The sanctions list includes:

  • Yuriy Belyakov;

  • Vyacheslav Vidanov;

  • Sohrab Gayrat;

  • Ushang Gayrat;

  • Edison LLC;

  • Kolibri Group LLC;

  • Sky Frame LLC;

  • AM Asia M6 Ltd (Hong Kong);

  • Russian-flagged bulk carrier AM Theseus

The sanctions were imposed on individuals associated with Iranian financier and head of a network of shell companies and vessels, Saeed al-Jamal. In particular, Belyakov and Vidanov are the captains of the Theseus vessel, also known as Zafar, which supplied Ukrainian grain from occupied Crimea.

The others are Afghan natives Ushang and Sohrab Gayrat, who have Russian citizenship. They are the founders of Sky Frame and Kolibri Group.

The sanctions list also includes Kateryna Rotenberg, the wife of Russian billionaire Boris Rotenberg, who was added to the list in March 2022. However, the US Treasury Department did not explain this decision.

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Not Trump. Putin chose the "chief guest" for May 9

Xi will be Putin's chief guest on May 9
Source:  online.ua

According to Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, he is expecting Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit him at celebrations marking May 9 in Moscow.

Points of attention

  • They will commemorate the victories over Nazi Germany and militaristic Japan, highlighting the historical importance of the occasion.
  • The meeting between Putin and Xi is expected to cover various international forums, including the UN, SCO, and BRICS, reflecting the strong partnership between the two countries.

Xi will be Putin's chief guest on May 9

The illegitimate head of the Kremlin announced his invitation during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Putin asked the Chinese diplomat to convey “friendly greetings” to the Chinese leader, whom he calls his “good friend.”

According to the dictator, Xi will be expected in Moscow on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Together we will celebrate this anniversary of both the victory over Nazi Germany and the victory over militaristic Japan.

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Vladimir Putin

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Against this background, Putin began to assure that he would prepare a "good and rich" program.

"I hope that this will not only be related to participation in ceremonial events, but it will also be a separate visit by the Chinese President. He will be our main guest," added the illegitimate head of the Kremlin.

The Russian dictator noted that he intends to discuss in detail with Xi the state of bilateral relations and interaction in international forums, including the UN, SCO, and BRICS.

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