The US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 “not intended” to meet Vladimir Putin At the next G20 summit, but added “it depends”Especially if the Russian president wants to Depicts the fate of an American detained in Russia.
“I have no intention of meeting him. But if, for example, he came to see me at the G20 and said, ‘I want to talk about the release of (US women’s basketball star Brittney) Griner,’ I would meet him. It depends on what I mean.”He said in an interview with the chain CNN.
On the other hand, the US President confirmed the denial “Stay in Ukraine and negotiate anything with Russia while keeping part of Ukraine”.
Asked about the possibility of Vladimir Putin using nuclear weapons, Joe Biden responded: “I don’t think he would. But I think it’s irresponsible for him to talk about it.”.
Faced with stubborn Ukrainian resistance fueled by Western military aid, Vladimir Putin mentioned the nuclear bomb in a televised address on September 21.
Joe Biden warned Thursday of the danger“Armageddon” nucleusThat is to say about the disaster the world is facing for the first time since the Cold War.
He said he was with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin “obviously” Misjudged the situation in Ukraine “Made a complete miscalculation” on the opposition it faces.
“I think he was a rational person who clearly misjudged” The situation, Joe Biden said in an interview with CNN, which released some quotes ahead of Tuesday night’s scheduled broadcast.
“He thought he would be welcomed with open arms. […] And I think he made a miscalculation.”Briefing the US President about his Russian President.
The American press condemns the lack of help from France
Very influential The Washington Post Published an article, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, prompting President Emmanuel Macron’s promise to increase military aid to the Ukrainians. But daily miracles “If the French fulfill their promises”. The paper also criticizes positioning “disgraceful” France among arms suppliers to Ukraine Paris actually ranks 11th – behind smaller countries like Estonia and the Czech Republic. “Aspires to be one of the EU’s major military powers”.
The Washington Post also notes the president’s announcement of a 100 million euro fund to help Ukraine acquire weapons. “very backward” 17 billion given by the United States since the start of the war. “Whatever Obstacles” For military supplies to Ukraine, “Paris must win it”Judge the newspaper’s editorial board for an article calling on NATO to support Ukraine and provide better air defense systems.
France is expanding its arsenal to defend its maritime borders
France will be equipped with the first robots capable of operating in deep water in the coming months as part of a wider military program aimed at preventing hybrid threats such as attacks against its submarine cables.
The alleged sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea at the end of September reinforced concerns about the vulnerability of Western countries’ strategic infrastructure such as telecommunications, energy and others. Up to 6,000 meters.
At the moment, only the US, Russian and Chinese militaries and private companies have autonomous underwater robots (AUVs, according to the English acronym) and remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) designed for such depths.
France, the second maritime power on the planet, has only two robots capable of diving to 2,000 meters. While 450 cables ensure the transport of 98% of digital communications worldwide, the country has around fifty cables to mainland France and overseas territories, which are particularly exposed to risks of vandalism, accidents or theft, according to official sources.
No ‘constructive offer’ of talks from Lavrov
Washington did not see Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s statement that Moscow was ready to discuss the war in Ukraine with the West. “Constructive and systematic offer” to engage in negotiations, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Tuesday.
Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday that Russia was open to a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Joe Biden and would consider it if it was tabled at the upcoming G20 summit.
The Russian diplomat noted that Russia is ready to listen to any suggestions regarding peace talks.
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