Russia Ready for Post-Conflict Talks with Ukraine, Fire Near Moscow Airport, Is the IDF on Track in Gaza?

China urges the US to facilitate military communications, Kuwait refuses to normalize relations with Israel... are some notable international news in the past 24 hours.

Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, General Zhang Youxia, comments on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China, October 30. (Source: Reuters)

The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.

* Russia ready for post-conflict talks with Ukraine : Speaking at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China's largest annual military diplomacy event, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on October 30 that his country is ready to negotiate a post-conflict solution with Ukraine. Moscow is also ready to negotiate "coexistence" with the West. (Reuters)

* Ukraine attacks Russian air defense in Crimea : On October 30, the Armed Forces of Ukraine (VSU) "successfully attacked" part of the Russian air defense in the Crimean peninsula last night. The VSU's strategic information unit stated: "The armed forces (of Kiev) successfully attacked the strategic target of the air defense system of the western coast of the Crimean peninsula controlled by Russia." (AFP)

* VSU stops counterattacking in three directions : On October 30, Ukrainian expert, retired Colonel Sergei Kivlyuk said that Ukraine has stopped counterattacking in three directions. Accordingly, VSU has stopped counterattacking towards the Sea of ​​Azov, then will stop at Kupyansky and Avdiivka.

The main reason is a “huge” shortage of manpower, armored vehicles and ammunition. Kiev also lacks the combat aircraft needed to carry out offensive operations.

The day before, VSU Commander-in-Chief General Valerii Zaluzhny advocated a complete halt to VSU counterattacks and a shift to defense in preparation for a new offensive campaign in the spring of next year.

However, Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelensky has opposed this view, demanding that the offensive continue. (Kiev Independent)

* China supports political solution to Russia- Ukraine conflict : On October 30, speaking at the 10th Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Deputy Secretary of the Central Military Commission of China, General Zhang Youxia, stated: "We maintain an objective and fair view of the Ukraine crisis and support a political solution to this conflict." (TASS)

* Israel attacks more than 600 targets in Gaza , launches missiles in retaliation against Syria: On October 30, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that it had attacked more than 600 targets in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. This is considered one of the most intense bombings since the Israel-Hamas conflict broke out on October 7.

On the same day, Israeli tanks advanced close to Gaza City, cutting off the vital Salahedin road connecting the north and south of the Gaza Strip. Witnesses said that many Israeli tanks appeared in the Zaytun district in the southwest of Gaza City, firing at surrounding vehicles.

In recent days, Israel has stepped up its ground offensive in response to Hamas's October 7 attack, vowing to overthrow the Islamist movement that governs the Gaza Strip.

In related news, earlier on October 29, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) confirmed that the IDF launched a missile attack on the Daraa countryside, where the rocket attack on the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights originated. There is currently no specific information about the damage caused by the attack. (AFP, Xinhua)

* IDF is moving forward "according to plan": On October 30, speaking at a regular press conference, Israeli military spokesman Brigadier General Daniel Hagari said that the military units of the Jewish State in the Gaza Strip are moving forward according to plan.

Accordingly, on the night of October 29, the IDF killed dozens of gunmen in Gaza. However, Brigadier General Daniel Hagari did not confirm the specific location of Israeli ground forces in Gaza after images appeared on social media showing many Israeli tanks apparently moving on the main road of this strip of land.

Earlier, speaking about the evacuation of the Gaza Strip, he stated: “Over the past two weeks, we have called on people in the northern Gaza Strip and Gaza City to temporarily move south. Moving south is for their personal safety.”

Additionally, the official said, the number of people currently held hostage in Gaza since Hamas' October 7 attack on southern Israel has risen to 239.

According to official figures from both sides, as of the 23rd day, the Israel-Hamas conflict has killed more than 8,000 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and at least 1,400 Israelis. (Reuters)

* Israel declares readiness to deal with threats from Iran : On October 30, Times of Israel (Israel) quoted Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasizing: "We do not want large-scale conflicts. However, we are prepared to deal with any threat, whether it is Iran or Hezbollah."

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran does not want the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to engulf the entire Middle East. (Times of Israel)

* Hamas warns of fierce clashes: On October 30, the Islamist Hamas movement said its Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades were involved in a “fierce clash” with the IDF in northern Gaza a day earlier, as residents there were warned to evacuate south.

After weeks of intense air strikes, Israel has declared a new “phase” in a war that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned will be “long and difficult.” On the evening of October 29, the Israeli military released footage showing a significant number of tanks, infantry and artillery operating in Palestinian territory. (AFP)

* Iran, Saudi Arabia call for stopping Israel from “attacking civilians ” in the Gaza Strip : On October 29, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud had a phone call.

According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the two sides discussed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, calling on the international community to prepare humanitarian aid for continuous delivery to the area and prevent the forced displacement of Palestinian citizens. The two foreign ministers also agreed to hold ongoing consultations between Tehran and Riyadh.

On the same day, Mr. Abdollahian also exchanged views on the developments in the Gaza Strip with Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in another phone call. The two foreign ministers stressed that Israel's military operations against the Gaza Strip must stop immediately, and called for "continuous and extensive" aid to the strip. (VNA)

* The US criticizes Hamas for preventing foreign citizens from leaving Gaza for Egypt : On October 29, in an interview with CNN (US), White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan stated: “Egypt is ready to allow US citizens and foreigners to pass through the Rafah border gate in Egypt. The Israelis have no problem with that. Hamas has prevented their departure and made a series of demands.”

However, Mr. Sullivan did not detail exactly what Hamas was demanding and said discussions and negotiations were still ongoing.

In addition, Mr. Sullivan affirmed that the return of US citizens remains a top priority for President Joe Biden. Washington is ready to help establish “humanitarian pauses” to allow its citizens to leave the Gaza Strip. (Sputnik)

* China : The US should create a good atmosphere for military communication : On October 30, speaking with the US representative at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said that the Pentagon should take action to create a good atmosphere for communication and military exchanges between the two countries.

Earlier, General Zhang Youxia, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, said Beijing would “pursue peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation, and strengthen military ties” with Washington. The Chinese and US militaries have not had direct contact since the appointment of former Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu, who was sanctioned by Washington, in March. (Reuters)

Russia-China

* China is ready to cooperate with Russia in the face of security threats : On October 30, meeting with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission of China, General Zhang Youxia said that Beijing is ready to cooperate with Moscow in actively responding to security threats and challenges.

China and Russia have maintained high-level bilateral relations and military-to-military relations are developing vigorously, he said. Beijing is willing to work with Moscow to actively respond to various security threats and challenges and jointly safeguard global strategic balance and stability.

In response, Mr. Shoigu declared that Russia is ready to increase exchanges and practical cooperation, and continue to strengthen relations between the governments and militaries of the two countries. (Reuters)

Southeast Asia

* Malaysia buys Turkey's latest anti-tank missiles : On October 30, according to Defense News (USA), the defense company Roketsan (Turkey) won a contract to supply 108 Karaok anti-tank missiles to Malaysia, marking the first export deal for the Karaok system. Although details regarding the value of the contract and potential competitors have not been disclosed, sources said the contract value is around 20 million USD. (Defense News)

South Asia

* India affirms consistent stance on counter-terrorism : On October 29, speaking at an event in the capital of Madhya Pradesh state, Bhopal, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated: “India will not have credibility if it says that when terrorism affects us, it is very serious; when it happens to others, it is not serious. We need to have a consistent stance.”

Here, he also explained a series of India's foreign policy views. The diplomat said that good governance is necessary at home and sound judgment is necessary abroad.

Citing the case of Ukraine, he stressed: “I know a lot of people are paying attention to the fact that we have a strong stance on the right to buy oil from Russia. Think about it, if we cave to the pressure (against buying oil), if we don’t (how the people will be affected).

“This is not just a matter of pride or a declaration of independence. A good government will stand up for its people. European countries that say no to Russian oil are also buying oil and ensuring their people are not affected. There will be pressure on us. Because that is the nature of the world. A strong government and a good government are two sides of the same coin.” (VNA)

Northeast Asia

* The approval rating of the South Korean President has increased sharply : On October 30, the results of a survey conducted by Realmeter (South Korea) with 2,506 adults showed that the positive rating of Mr. Yoon Suk Yeol's governance of the country increased by 3.2%, to 35.7%; the negative rating decreased by 2.2%, to 61.9%.

Previously, the approval rating of the South Korean President had dropped for two consecutive weeks, from 37.7% to 34% and even 32.5% in the first week of October.

Realmeter did not give a specific explanation for the rise in approval ratings, but key events during the survey period included President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Presidents' approval ratings tend to rise after overseas trips.

Meanwhile, another poll conducted by Realmeter showed that the support rate of the ruling National Power Party increased by 0.6% compared to last week, to 35.8%. The support rate of the main opposition Democratic Party also increased by 1.9%, to 48%.

The poll on political parties' trust ratings was conducted on 1,003 adults from October 26-27. (Yonhap)

* Fire near Moscow airport : On October 30, the Telegram channel “Mash” reported that a fire broke out at a fuel station near Sheremetyevo airport. A fuel tank exploded and several cars caught fire. According to eyewitnesses, there were two explosions. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene.

According to the Telegram channel “Caution, Moscow”, the fire broke out next to a gas station in the Klyazma-Starbeevo district. Information about casualties is currently being clarified. (Sputnik)

* EU helps Western Balkans reform through 6 billion Euro package : On October 30, speaking in the capital Skopje of North Macedonia, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that with a 6 billion Euro investment package, the European Union (EU) plans to help countries and territories in the Western Balkans make the necessary reforms to integrate with the bloc.

She said North Macedonia, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina all needed to seize the opportunity associated with EU enlargement and work to align their standards with those of the bloc. (Reuters)

* Kuwait does not normalize relations with Israel : On October 29, speaking at the headquarters of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah emphasized that the country refuses to normalize relations with Israel "unless a future Palestinian state is established in accordance with international resolutions".

“The Palestinian issue is our first issue, without any ambiguity... Kuwait has never deviated from it,” said Kuwait's foreign minister.

At the same time, he said that Israel was deploying forces to retaliate, not for defense, and that its responsibility was to ensure Kuwait's security and interests abroad through maintaining relations with friendly, brotherly and allied countries.

In addition, Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah called for an immediate end to hostilities in Gaza, support for the besieged area and the settlement of the Palestinian issue through the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders . (Xinhua)

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