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LIVE UPDATES: Putin, Xi Top-Level Talks Begin in Kremlin
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on March 20 to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in what has become Xi's first foreign trip after he was re-elected by the Chinese National People's Congress as the country's head of state for a third five-year term on March 10.
Today is the second day of talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. After the dialogue, the two presidents are expected to hold a joint press conference, followed by a state dinner at the Kremlin.
Dmitry Trenin: Here's why Xi's Moscow visit is a key moment in the struggle to end US hegemony
Russia and China fully understand they must stick together to fend off Washington, because if one falls the other is on its own
Chinese President Xi Jinpingâs visit to Moscow is not just symbolic as his first foreign excursion after being re-elected to an unprecedented third term. The trip is particularly important because of the wider context in which it is taking place. The global situation calls for a further upgrade in Sino-Russian relations to address the external challenges that both countries face.Â
Putin Tells Xi He's "Open To Negotiating Process" On Ukraine As US Says Ceasefire "Unacceptable"
Update(1017ET):Â What's being described as an initial, informal meeting between Presidents Xi and Putin is underway at the Kremlin. While the expected cordialities and expressions of closer relations were exchange, among the most notable early statements came from Putin, who said he's "open" to peace talks with Ukraine and China's mediation efforts.
"We have a lot of joint tasks, goals," Putin told his Chinese counterpart while also congratulating him on re-election as the head of the Chinese state for a third 5-year term. Xi in return said "Russia succeeded in promoting prosperity under Putinâs leadership." Putin further expressed that "we will discuss your initiative [on Ukraine] which we view with respect."
Chinese ships âswarmingâ Vietnamese waters, think-tank says
After finishing with the Philippines, Chinese maritime militia and fishing boats apparently swarmed inside Vietnamâs exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea, according to a Vietnamese research organization citing vessel-tracking data.
A 2,600-ton Chinese survey vessel, the Haiyang Dizhi Si Hao, had lingered inside Hanoiâs EEZ as well, signaling âa possible operationâ there, the South China Sea Chronicle Initiative also reported.Â
Nine Russian warships spotted off the coast of Crimea
Nine Russian warships, two of which are missile carriers, are in combat condition have been seen on the coast of Crimea.
Nine Russian warships, two of which are missile carriers, in combat condition have been seen on the coast of Crimea, according to a Sunday report by Ukrainian media outlet Ukrinform.
On March 18, Ukraine's Navy claimed to have spotted 14 Russian warships off the coast of Crimea, four of which were missile carriers. It is unclear whether they were all combat-ready.
Russia now Chinaâs biggest oil supplier â Reuters
January-February volumes spiked more than 20% year-on-year
Russia became Chinaâs largest oil supplier in the first two months of 2023, overtaking Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing data from Chinaâs General Administration of Customs.
Crude deliveries from Russia amounted to 15.68 million tons in January-February, roughly 1.94 million barrels per day (bpd). It marked a 23.8% increase compared to the same period in 2022.
Ukraine afraid to criticize China â Politico
Kiev is anxious not to anger Russiaâs ally in the hope of attracting future investment, the outlet has claimed
Ukraine has refrained from criticizing China over its close ties with Russia in the hope of attracting future investment from Beijing, Politico has claimed. This stance comes in stark contrast to the angry tirades that Kiev has directed at the likes of Hungary and Germany for their perceived lack of anti-Russian zeal, according to the media outlet.
UK to Hand Depleted Uranium Ammunition to Kiev Alongside Challenger 2 Tanks: Deputy Defense Minister
"Alongside our granting of a squadron of Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, we will be providing ammunition including armour piercing rounds which contain depleted uranium. Such rounds are highly effective in defeating modern tanks and armoured vehicles," UK Deputy Defense Minister Annabel Goldie said.
North Korea Claims 1.4 Million People Just Enlisted To Fight 'Imperialist' US
North Korean state media has been touting new claims of mass enlistments amid "an atmosphere of war" and urgent defense preparedness in response to ongoing joint US-South Korea drills, which are the largest in five years.
The state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) initially over the weekend cited a figure of 800,000 citizens having newly signed up for military service, most of them young people, while other state-linked sources are saying it's well over one million enlistees. By Monday the number jumped significantly to claims of around 1.4 million people enlisting.Â
US Invasion of Iraq Helped Bolster Chinese, Iranian Influence in Middle East, Experts Say
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 has undermined Washington's influence in the Middle East by inadvertently strengthening the role of other regional and outside actors, such as Iran and China, in the aftermath of the conflict, experts told Sputnik.
On March 19, 2003, then-President George W. Bush in a televised address from the Oval Office said the US and coalition forces were in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq and "free its people," marking the start of an invasion and occupation that led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians and combatants.
NEW - Former U.S. military leaders call to "immediately" arm Israel with "advanced weapons" to "deter and prevent a nuclear Iran."
Peter Schiff: Americans Will Pay For These Bank Bailouts
Peter Schiff appeared on the Capitol Report on NTD News to talk about the bank bailouts and the possible ramifications. He said that no matter what President Joe Biden and others tell you, Americans are going to pay for this.
The interview started with a clip of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen assuring Congrees that the banking system is safe. So, should we feel confident in our banking system?
Federal Reserve announces July launch of central bank digital currency infrastructure
A financial expert has warned that FedNow lays out the foundation for a central bank digital currency by centralizing all participating banks under the Federal Reserve.
(LifeSiteNews) â The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced a July launch of its FedNow service, which will enable all U.S. banks to offer instant payments 24/7, and will constitute the infrastructure of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by linking each banking node directly to the Federal Reserve, according to financial experts.
FedNow âwill enable all the banks â any bank in the United States, not just the big ones â to offer instantly available funds in real-time payments to their customersâ, explained Fed Chair Jerome Powell before the House Financial Services Committee on March 8.
"I Couldn't Remain Silent": Physician Assistant Fired For Reporting COVID-19 Vaccine Adverse Events To VAERS
For her efforts to report injuries to the Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System (VAERS) and to educate others in her hospital system on doing the same, Physician Assistant Deborah Conrad said she was labeled an anti-vaxxer and fired from her job.
Today, the New York-based Conrad tells her story at medical freedom conferences throughout the country, the most recent being one in Mississippi where physicians, scientists, and the vaccine injured warned state lawmakers to pull the COVID-19 vaccines from the market.
Conrad told The Epoch Times she began to see early danger signals in 2021 upon the vaccine rollout, and with that, resistance among her colleagues to report on them.
DEVASTATING, HORRIFIC â The Jabâs True Effect on Mothers-To-Be
Dr. James Thorp is convinced that the novel mRNA Covid vaccinations have caused catastrophic events and describes administering the shots to pregnant women as an âegregious violation of ethicsâ.
Conspiracy No More: Pfizer Documents Reveal That Pfizer 'Vaccines' Contain GRAPHENE OXIDE
One of the reasons why Pfizer wanted to HIDE their documents for 75 Years
There Is No Nanotechnology In The Nanotechnological C19 Shots? That Is Not Logical
Biden signs law to declassify "as much as possible" US intelligence on the origins of COVID-19
The Origins of COVID-19
The United States Government purports to be investigating the "origins of COVID-19". But how do you investigate something that doesn't exist?
Grocery store in NY using facial recognition technology to deter shoplifters but raises concerns for many
For customers at a New York City supermarket chain, that message is more like: customersâ âbiometricâ data may be collected. As a way to prevent shoplifting, the Upper West Side location of popular New York City grocer Fairway is using facial recognition technology and other biometric gathering tools, including voice recording, to catch repeat offenders.
According to AB7 News, Privacy concerns were raised after a sign was posted to the front of the store: âThis Business collects, retains, converts, stores, or shares customersâ biometric identifier information, which is information that can be used to identify or help identify you.â According to Fairway in a statement, the technology is âhelping our store reduce retail crime.â
ChatGPT Creator Admits AI Will Wage War on Humanity
In a recent interview with ABC News, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has expressed concerns about the potential negative impact of artificial intelligence (AI). Altman warned that AI could replace human workers, spread disinformation, and enable cyberattacks.
Altmanâs comments come just days after OpenAI unveiled their latest language model, GPT-4, which the company claims exhibits human-level performance on various professional and academic benchmarks. The model has been able to pass a simulated US bar exam with a top 10% score, while also scoring in the 93rd percentile on a SAT reading exam and at the 89th percentile on a SAT math test.
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