Russia ends construction of naval port in occupied Abkhazia
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Russia ends construction of naval port in occupied Abkhazia

Russian port
Source:  online.ua

According to Georgian journalists, Russia is actively completing the port for a naval base in the Ochamchir district of occupied Abkhazia by order of dictator Vladimir Putin.

What is happening in occupied Abkhazia

The Georgian TV channel Pirveli reports on the latest events in the territory occupied by Russia.

The journalists managed to find out that the port, which the aggressor country intends to use for the placement of warships in the occupied part of Georgia, has almost been built.

In the video published by the media, a newly constructed building can be seen from a drone.

The team of the TV channel draws attention to the fact that it was built, quite possibly, for the accommodation of employees who have to serve the Russian military facility in occupied Georgia.

The footage also shows the intensive movement of construction equipment.

In addition, it is emphasised that the work there continues continuously.

The channel indicates that the port could be used against Ukraine and become a target for its military assets.

What they say about it in Georgia

On October 5, 2023, it became officially known that the head of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, ordered the construction of a naval base on the Black Sea coast of unrecognized Abkhazia, the occupied territory of Georgia.

The leader of the unrecognized region, Aslan Bzhaniya, made such a statement.

We signed an agreement, and in the near future there will be a permanent base of the Russian Navy in the Ochamchir district... All this is aimed at increasing the level of defense capabilities of both Russia and Abkhazia, and such cooperation will continue, — said Putin's henchman.

He also added that there are things he cannot talk about.

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Why negotiations with Russia are currently impossible — Podoliak voiced a specific reason

Why negotiations with Russia are currently impossible — Podoliak voiced a specific reason
Source:  BBC

Negotiations with the Kremlin are currently impossible, as Russia has not yet suffered significant enough consequences for the war it unleashed. This was emphasized by the advisor to the head of the Presidential Office, Mykhailo Podolyak.

Points of attention

  • Russia has not yet felt serious enough consequences for its aggression in Ukraine, so negotiations are out of the question now.
  • We cannot count on peace talks due to the arrival of a new US president, as Russia has not paid the price for its aggression.
  • The activities of President Trump and his national security adviser concern data sharing, but not negotiations to end the war
  • Ukraine remains an active participant in negotiations and dialogue with world leaders to ensure peace in the region
  • The details of the negotiations with Russia and the possibility of a ceasefire are unknown, but Ukraine is working towards common results in dialogue with partners.

Negotiations with Russia are currently impossible

As the publication notes, Ukrainian officials reject any suggestions of possible pressure or the idea that the arrival of newly elected US President Donald Trump will necessarily lead to peace talks.

"There can be no negotiation process today, because Russia has not paid a high enough price for its aggression," Mykhailo Podoliak emphasized.

He also noted that talk about the possibility of negotiations is just an illusion.

Trump is already working to end the war

According to insiders, the current US President's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has had several conversations with his likely successor, Republican Mike Waltz.

What is important to understand is that they primarily focused on exchanging important data, but did not yet discuss ways to end the war or secure a ceasefire.

Ukraine, unlike Russia, is involved in the negotiations. As is known, they took place during the last visit of the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak to the United States — he was met, among other things, by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.

It's no secret that the dialogue has expanded to the level of leaders — Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump.

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Poland secretly cooperates with Ukraine in weapons production

Military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

According to Piotr Lukasiewicz, Poland's chargé d'affaires in Ukraine, his country cooperates with Ukraine in the production of weapons and ammunition, but does not disclose information about this.

Points of attention

  • Poland and Ukraine are secretly cooperating in the production of weapons and ammunition, covering areas like drones, tank repair, and high technology development.
  • The geographical location of countries plays a key role in how they reveal their cooperation in arms production, with some countries being more open due to lack of threats.
  • Poland's support for Ukraine extends beyond weapons production, with plans to accelerate Ukraine's accession to the European Union during Poland's presidency.
  • The cooperation between Poland and Ukraine in weapons production signifies their shared interests in the geopolitical landscape, ensuring the security of both nations.
  • The partnership between Poland and Ukraine includes the construction of a defense industry production plant for Ukraine in Poland, highlighting the depth of their collaboration.

What is known about cooperation between Ukraine and Poland in weapons production?

In particular, Lukasiewicz noted that cooperation includes the production of drones, tank repair, as well as development in the field of high technology.

He confirmed that a defense industry production plant for Ukraine has already been built in Poland.

Poland secretly helps Ukraine produce weapons and ammunition
Artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Some countries that declare such cooperation, such as the construction of a military equipment factory, are geographically far from Russia. And since they are not threatened, they can talk about it. We are very close, and therefore we do not talk about it. That is, geography in this context is very important, — explains the temporary charge d'affaires of Poland in Ukraine.

What is known about other Polish aid to Ukraine?

Lukasiewicz confirmed that Poland, during its presidency of the EU, plans to achieve accelerated Ukraine's accession to the European Union.

According to him, accelerating Ukraine's accession to the EU will contribute to the security of both Europe and Ukraine.

He also assured that Poland's current presidency of the EU will differ from the capabilities the country had 10 years ago, as it has no influence on the decisions of the EU Council.

At the same time, as the Polish chargé d'affaires in Ukraine notes, the presiding country is able to influence the level of consideration of issues that are important for Ukraine and Poland.

He recalled that after Poland, the presidency will pass to Denmark, which has a similar vision to Warsaw, so in 2025 Ukraine will have significant support in the EU.

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