2024-03-13 13:56:00
An important ally of “Navalny” and the main rival of “Putin” were assaulted by a mysterious group of people. While in Lithuania
Following the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. President Vladimir Putin’s archrival at a penal colony near the North Pole in mid-February. It also created doubts among many regarding the cause of his death. Whether it was a natural death as explained by the Russian authorities or not. Or is it murder? The latest was almost a month ago.
Foreign news agencies reported that Important ally of Navalny Physically assaulted by a mysterious person While in Lithuania
Russia says it foiled attack from pro-Ukrainian group
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, a rival of Putin, has died in prison.
Thousands of Russians attended the funeral of deceased former opposition leader Navalny.
Yesterday, Lithuanian police officers traveled to the Vilnius-based residence of Leonid Volkov, a prominent ally of Alexei Navalny, in Vilnius. capital of Lithuania after receiving a report that Volkov had been assaulted by a mysterious group of people while outside his home.
Alexe Navalny’s spokesperson Kira Yamyuc posted a message on the X app saying the attacker had smashed a car window and sprayed tear gas into Volkov’s eyes. The assailant then began hitting him with a hammer. After the incident, Leonids Volkov was taken to the emergency department of Vilnius University Hospital.
Photo from the X account of Anna Biryukova, Volkov’s wife. reveals that He was attacked in the leg area. Parts of the face were bruised. The car also had signs of being smashed, according to Alexe Navalny’s spokesman.
Gitanus Noweda, President of Lithuania has come out to state that the physical assault of Leonid Volkov on Lithuanian soil is considered a provocation. And here no one is afraid of President Putin.
Many parties noted that Assault on one of the close associates of the late Russian opposition leader. It may have something to do with the upcoming Russian presidential election.
Because this attack only lasted a few hours. After Leonid Volkov gave an exclusive interview to Reuters news agency. Most of which contain direct attacks on President Putin. Including inviting people to rise up against the Russian leader. Part one of the aforementioned interview Volkov stated that The Russian leadership is weakening and unable to pass on power. It became a reflection of the war in Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny.
Volkov is considered an extremist by the Russian government and faces years of imprisonment. If he returns to Russia because Volkov is a former Russian politician. who served as the leader of the opposition group in Alexei’s campaign Navalny in the 2018 presidential election. He is also the chairman of the Anti-Corruption Foundation until 2023, which the organization Its duty is to investigate and expose corruption among high-ranking Russian officials in President Putin’s government.
Moreover, after Alexei’s death Navalny last month Volkov appealed to many Russians. Came out to rally to protest the election. Before the presidential election takes place this Friday, March 15 to Sunday, March 17.
Even though Russia is holding presidential elections in the next few days, But Russian President Putin It remains unchanged in its goal of waging war on Ukrainian soil. Most recently, Russia launched a missile attack on Ukrainian soil on a day when Ukraine was still waiting for help from its key ally, the United States. who were unable to pass the draft aid budget Even after several months have passed, in addition, in a recent interview Russian leader announces readiness to use nuclear weapons again
Putin threatens to use nukes again
During an exclusive interview with Rossiya One television station, President Putin answered a reporter’s question: Is Russia in a position to prepare for nuclear war if it actually happens? To which the Russian leader replied: Russian nuclear missiles are in full readiness. All of them are modern and improved missiles.
Since Russia launched its war of aggression against Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly threatened Western countries that are helping Ukraine. The first use of nuclear weapons will be on February 28, 2022, or 4 days after the invasion of Ukraine. The last time before last night’s threat was on March 1st after French President Emmanuel Macron announced that Will not rule out the possibility of sending soldiers to help fight in Ukraine.
During his annual State of the Nation speech to Parliament President Putin announced that If NATO allied nations send soldiers to help the Ukrainian army fight The consequences will be on a tragic level. And it leads to the risk of nuclear war, he said. Western nations must realize that Russia also has the ability to attack targets within NATO borders. Russia is currently the country that possesses the most nuclear warheads in the world.
As of 2023, the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) reports that there are approximately 12,500 nuclear warheads worldwide, held by nine countries: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Israel, Pakistan, India, China and North Korea. The country currently holding the largest number of nuclear warheads is Russia, which holds more than 5,889, or about 47 percent of the world’s total.
A total of 1,649, or 27 percent, are strategic nuclear weapons, or Strategic Nuclear, which have the potential to attack distant targets such as enemy territory.
Russia attacks Ukrainian leader’s homeland
Yesterday local time, Serhiy Lysak, governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region, reported that Russia had fired missiles at two apartment buildings in the town of Kryvi Rih, a northern region. Central Ukraine and the hometown of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the attack has left at least three people dead and more than 30 injured, including several seriously injured.
After the incident President Zelensky of Ukraine He made a statement through a video clip expressing his condolences to those injured and killed in the incident. Along with thanking the United States for the new help that is on the way
The issue of the latest aid delivery was confirmed last night by US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. Last night that came He issued a press conference stating that the United States would provide emergency weapons assistance to Ukraine. Representing a total value of more than 300 million US dollars, or approximately 10 billion baht, in weapons that will be sent with this assistance. It will consist of cannon bullet GMLRS guided missile system for the High Mars system
In addition to the weapons that appear in the said list. Some news outlets, such as Politico and The Wall Street Journal, have said the aid may include an unlisted Army tactical missile system, or ATACMS, that the United States uses. Previously, ATACMS was a long-range missile. It has a range of 300 kilometers and can fire 1 ball at a time when using the HIMARS system as the launcher. Such a long working range It could allow Ukraine to attack some distant targets, such as areas on the Crimea peninsula or the Kirch bridge. It connects mainland Russia with Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula, which has been occupied since 2014.
US deals to reduce defense costs to help Ukraine
The key question is: How did the United States send weapons to help Ukraine? Among the national security bills is a bill that includes huge amounts of aid to Ukraine. It has not yet passed the US House of Representatives.
The US national security adviser said the US$300 billion budget came out of negotiations between the US and the United States. and domestic arms manufacturers To save costs in weapons production contracts for the Ministry of Defence.
The US national security adviser has stressed that the weapons will only help Ukraine in the short-term. The most important thing is for Congress to pass the pending budget package.
Currently, the national security bill is still awaiting consideration by the US House of Representatives, which is being chaired by Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson. This matter has not yet been put on the agenda for MPs to vote on.
Lower House MPs tried to vote to pass the budget without waiting for the Speaker of the House.
Many parties analyzed that This was part of former President Donald Trump’s plan to block the US government’s aid plan for Ukraine. Until you can be sure that He will have a chance to win the presidential election in late 2024.
However, CBS News of the United States reported that members of the House of Representatives from the Democratic Party The names of the so-called discharge petitions or discharge rules have been filed and collected since yesterday. A discharge petition is generally the only step by which parliamentarians can consider draft legislation. without having to receive cooperation or permission from the Speaker of the House of Representatives There must be 218 or more approval votes to complete this process.
Now, CBS News says, representatives from both Democrats and Republicans have begun the process. Democrats hold 213 votes and need just five more from Republicans.
The next question is Does this process have a chance of being successful? Analysts consider it quite unlikely. Because even though Republican lawmakers would agree on aid to Ukraine But there is a possibility that they will not cooperate with the Democrat MPs. Because we are entering a big election period at the end of the year and must have results.
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