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South China Morning Post Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the Brics countries to promote peace, stand against a “new cold war” and “take greater responsibilities and actions” in world affairs during a multilateral meeting with his counterparts in the Global South.
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The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, attends the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2024, held in Berlin on June 11-12. The Conference brings together leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society to support the mobilization of international support for Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction, reform, and modernization.
“Today, we will once again state Georgia’s position on the events developing in the region in connection with Russia’s military aggression. Of course, we will reiterate our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will once again express our readiness to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine to the extent possible for our country,” PM Kobakhidze told the media in Berlin.
The PM also argued the people of Georgia feel “special solidarity” with the people of Ukraine and reiterated that Georgia has backed “more than 600 decisions, various acts, a resolution” supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and condemning Russia’s military aggression.
PM Kobakhidze’s political statements on Ukraine often parrot Moscow’s rhetoric in the past. Most recently, on May 31, he said Ukraine’s government was “appointed from the outside,” which Kyiv strongly rebutted as “unfriendly.”
Nonetheless, the PM argued in Berlin that Georgia’s position on supporting Ukraine is “very clear” and “very firm” and pointed to the humanitarian assistance that Georgia has provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Admitting to “difficulties” in relations between the two countries’ governments, PM Kobakhidze stressed that this would not prevent Georgia from providing the “maximum possible support” to the Ukrainian people.
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The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, attends the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2024, held in Berlin on June 11-12. The Conference brings together leaders from governments, businesses, and civil society to support the mobilization of international support for Ukraine’s recovery, reconstruction, reform, and modernization.
“Today, we will once again state Georgia’s position on the events developing in the region in connection with Russia’s military aggression. Of course, we will reiterate our support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we will once again express our readiness to contribute to the reconstruction of Ukraine to the extent possible for our country,” PM Kobakhidze told the media in Berlin.
The PM also argued the people of Georgia feel “special solidarity” with the people of Ukraine and reiterated that Georgia has backed “more than 600 decisions, various acts, a resolution” supporting Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty and condemning Russia’s military aggression.
PM Kobakhidze’s political statements on Ukraine often parrot Moscow’s rhetoric in the past. Most recently, on May 31, he said Ukraine’s government was “appointed from the outside,” which Kyiv strongly rebutted as “unfriendly.”
Nonetheless, the PM argued in Berlin that Georgia’s position on supporting Ukraine is “very clear” and “very firm” and pointed to the humanitarian assistance that Georgia has provided to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. Admitting to “difficulties” in relations between the two countries’ governments, PM Kobakhidze stressed that this would not prevent Georgia from providing the “maximum possible support” to the Ukrainian people.
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Antony Blinken says there is Israeli ‘consensus’ on Gaza ceasefire plan
Speaking in Tel Aviv after a series of meetings with Israeli officials, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he believes there is a “strong consensus” among Israeli leaders to move forward with the Gaza ceasefire plan. Blinken mentioned that Netanyahu, whom he met yesterday, reiterated his support for the plan. He also received positive signals from Defence Minister Gallant and other Israeli officials. “This proposal and moving forward on it is the first step,” Blinken told reporters in the Israeli capital. “We want to see it come to fruition.”
Continuing his remarks in Tel Aviv, Blinken addressed Hamas’s role in ceasefire negotiations. He stated that Hamas’s expression of support for a UN-backed Gaza ceasefire plan is a “hopeful sign”. The US remains committed to “the defeat of Hamas”, but Blinken emphasized that military means alone are not sufficient to achieve this goal. “There has to be a clear political plan, a clear humanitarian plan, in order to ensure Hamas does not in any shape or form resume control of Gaza”.
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Speaking in Tel Aviv after a series of meetings with Israeli officials, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he believes there is a “strong consensus” among Israeli leaders to move forward with the Gaza ceasefire plan. Blinken mentioned that Netanyahu, whom he met yesterday, reiterated his support for the plan. He also received positive signals…
Azov Brigade said it will become more “dangerous for Russian occupiers” after the Biden administration’s decision to lift its weapons and training ban on the controversial Ukrainian unit. The US State Department’s decision reverses a ban-imposed years ago amid concerns in Washington about the group’s origins. The Azov Brigade is known for its tenacious…
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Канал Романа Цимбалюка – @RomanTsymbaliuk RU – В России усилились панические настроения после того, как Запад решился и разрешил ВСУ наносить удары по территории врага. Кремль готов отказаться от Крыма. Детальнее об этом и не только рассказал журналист Роман Цимбалюк. До сих пор не подписаны на УНИАН в Telegram? https://t.me/uniannet Канал…
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