Brazil's president says Trump was not elected to "rule the world", Moscow mentions Russia-US summit, Panama withdraws from Belt and Road, Russia expands powers to seize foreign assets... are some of the prominent international events in the past 24 hours.
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| For the first time in 10 years, Russia is supplying helicopters to South Korea, a US ally in Asia. (Source: Getty Images) |
The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.
Asia-Pacific
*China, Thailand sign many important agreements: China Central Television (CCTV) reported that Chinese Premier Li Qiang told his Thai counterpart Paetongtarn Shinawatra that Beijing encourages increased investment in the Southeast Asian country to exploit the potential for cooperation in areas including electric vehicles and artificial intelligence.
According to the news, the two countries signed many bilateral cooperation documents during the Thai prime minister's visit to China this week, including areas such as artificial intelligence, quarantine - customs inspection and green development. (CCTV)
*Russia delivers helicopters to South Korea for first time in decade: Russia delivered more helicopters to South Korea in 2024 for the first time in 10 years, while cutting exports of aircraft spare parts by two-thirds compared to the previous year, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of data from the South Korean statistics agency.
The move represents a shift in Russia's export strategy from supplying components to supplying complete aircraft, amid fierce competition from other major suppliers in the South Korean market. (RIA Novosti)
*China criticizes US "Cold War mindset": On February 7, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned the US's "Cold War mindset" towards Latin America, and said Beijing opposed comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during his visit to the region.
The spokesman said that Mr. Rubio's statements "groundlessly accused China, deliberately sowed discord between China and relevant Latin American countries, interfered in China's internal affairs, and harmed China's legitimate rights and interests." (AFP)
*Japan pledges to resolve territorial dispute with Russia: Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on February 7 pledged to resolve the long-standing territorial dispute between his country and Russia, which has prevented the two sides from signing a peace treaty, as bilateral relations remain strained due to the conflict in Ukraine.
In a video message to a rally demanding the return of the islands off Hokkaido, Mr. Ishiba said the Japanese government would prioritize resuming exchange programs that allow former residents to visit the islands.
Tokyo-Moscow relations have deteriorated since Russia launched a special operation in Ukraine in 2022. (Kyodo)
*China reacts to Panama's withdrawal from the Belt and Road project: On February 7, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Beijing "regrets" Panama's decision to withdraw from the Belt and Road infrastructure program, after the Latin American country ended its participation in the project as a concession to Washington.
The Chinese diplomat also made it clear that Beijing firmly opposes the US "smearing and sabotaging" the Belt and Road Initiative through "pressure and coercive measures". (AFP)
Europe
*Russia resumes flights to Georgia's breakaway region after three decades: Russia's state news agency (RIA) reported on February 7 that Russia resumed passenger flights to Georgia's breakaway region of Abkhazia for the first time in three decades.
Russia recognized Abkhazia and another breakaway region, South Ossetia, as independent states in 2008 after defeating Georgia in a five-day war. Moscow maintains military bases in both regions and supports the economies of both Abkhazia and South Ossetia.
The war has worsened relations between Russia, which backs the Abkhazian separatists, and Georgia. The two sides do not have formal diplomatic relations, but have drawn closer in recent years as Georgia's relations with the West have deteriorated. (TASS)
*Hungarian Prime Minister announces major economic deal with the US: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on February 7 that Budapest is preparing to sign a "significant and serious" economic deal with Washington and that the deal was planned before Donald Trump was elected US President.
Prime Minister Orban also said that in recent years the volume of Chinese investment in the Hungarian economy has exceeded that of US investment and "it is necessary to address that situation and create prospects for the future".
On February 4, Prime Minister Orban declared that only those who build a relationship based on mutual respect can reach an agreement with the United States, and that the European Union (EU) "will get what it deserves." (Politico)
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*Russia set to expand powers to seize foreign assets: Russia is preparing to expand its powers to respond to Western asset seizures through a new bill that would allow it to seize frozen funds from foreign companies and investors.
The bill on the procedure for confiscating foreign assets - in response to similar actions by other countries against Russian assets - was approved by the Russian government's legislative committee this week. The new bill, drafted by the Russian Justice Ministry, is a follow-up to a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin in May 2024 on US assets and securities that can be identified by Russia as compensation for losses caused by the confiscation of Russian assets frozen in the United States. (Reuters)
*Ukrainian President discusses war with US envoy: On February 7, Chief of Staff of the Ukrainian President Andriy Yermak announced that President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed upcoming meetings and developments on the battlefield with Mr. Keith Kellogg, special envoy of US President Donald Trump on Ukraine and Russia.
According to Mr. Yermak, the issues discussed during the above meeting included Mr. Kellogg's visit to Ukraine, the safety of Ukrainian civilians and meetings at the Munich Security Conference scheduled to take place this month. (Reuters)
*Kremlin mentions Russia-US summit: Interfax news agency quoted Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Moscow and Washington have not yet begun discussing the possibility of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump.
According to Mr. Peskov, there has not been any initial contact about whether such a meeting is necessary, nor about where and how it would be held if it took place.
Mr Trump and Mr Putin have both expressed a desire to meet in person, with the agenda expected to focus on Mr Trump's stated goal of a quick end to the fighting in Ukraine. (Reuters)
*Russia arrests 4 female Ukrainian agents plotting attacks on senior officers: Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on February 7 that it had arrested four women believed to be Ukrainian agents plotting terrorist attacks targeting senior officers of the Russian Defense Ministry and the country's energy facilities.
According to the FSB, the four female agents were trained in drone operations, weapons and explosives use, and methods of external surveillance in Ukraine. The FSB also confirmed: "The detainees have confessed to their crimes. They face up to 30 years in prison," adding that measures are being taken to identify those who helped the four female Ukrainian agents prepare the attacks. (RIA Novosti)
Middle East-Africa
*PM Netanyahu gives Trump gold pager: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave US President Donald Trump a gold pager when the two leaders met at the White House this week, the prime minister's office said.
The Israeli prime minister's office said on February 6 that the gift represented a "turning point in the war" against Hezbollah, as Israel carried out a campaign that inflicted heavy casualties on the group using explosive pagers last September. This strategic operation demonstrated Israel's strength, technological superiority and ingenuity.
According to Lebanese officials, Israel shocked Hezbollah with these attacks, in which pagers and radios exploded, killing dozens of fighters and wounding thousands. (AFP)
*Iran's Supreme Leader Says Negotiations with the US Should Not Be Done: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on February 7 that practical experience has proven that negotiating with the US is "not smart, wise or honorable".
"No problem will be solved by negotiating with the US," Mr. Khamenei affirmed.
Earlier on February 5, US President Donald Trump announced that Washington wanted to reach a nuclear agreement with a monitoring and verification mechanism with Tehran.
During his first term in 2018, President Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran and reimposed sanctions, crippling the Islamic Republic's economy. (Al Jazeera)
*Israel accuses Hezbollah of violating ceasefire: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted to attacking Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon, accusing the Shi'ite Muslim movement of violating the ceasefire.
The IDF said it will continue to act to crush threats to Israel and prevent any attempts by Hezbollah to rebuild its forces, in accordance with ceasefire agreements.
On January 27, Lebanese interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati said the caretaker government had decided to extend the ceasefire agreement with Israel until February 18.
According to the agreement signed on November 27, the Israeli army must completely withdraw from Lebanese territory within 60 days and Hezbollah must withdraw its forces north of the Litani River. (RIA Novosti)
America - Latin America
*Brazilian President: Mr. Trump was not elected to "rule the world": Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva declared on February 6 that US President Donald Trump was elected to lead the United States, not "to rule the world".
Mr Lula noted that the US President must maintain "democratic and civilized" relations with the rest of the world, and described Mr Trump's statements about occupying some countries and territories as "provocative actions".
Earlier this week, Mr. Trump proposed that the US take over the Gaza Strip and redevelop the area after Palestinians are relocated elsewhere. (THX)
*Canada ready to join US "Iron Dome" missile shield: Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair said on February 6 that the country is ready to join the project to develop the "Iron Dome" missile shield proposed by US President Donald Trump.
The announcement comes after President Trump signed an executive order last week to begin planning for an "Iron Dome" air defense system for the United States, similar to the system Israel has used to intercept thousands of missiles.
The proposal has faced criticism over its expected cost and the fact that the system is designed for short-range threats, making it unsuitable for defending against intercontinental missiles - the main threat to the US. (AFP)
*US seizes Venezuelan government plane: The US on February 6 seized the second plane belonging to the Venezuelan government in less than a year during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the Dominican Republic, despite budding diplomacy with leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.
Dominican Republic authorities seized the plane last year after US authorities said it violated unilateral US sanctions against Venezuela.
Venezuelan officials have used the plane to fly to Greece, Turkey, Russia, Nicaragua and Cuba, and have flown it to the Dominican Republic for maintenance, according to the US State Department. (AP)
* Panama withdraws from Belt and Road Initiative: Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino announced on February 6 that the country has officially withdrawn from China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Mulino said that the Panamanian Embassy in Beijing had notified the Chinese side 90 days in advance as required by regulations about the decision not to renew its participation in this initiative.
The move comes after the US pressured Panama to reduce China's influence over the Panama Canal. (Reuters)
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