Russia-Ukraine tit for tat, Israel agrees with this?

China speaks out about the situation in Myanmar, the EU warns the Jewish State, German-Turkish leaders meet soon... are some notable international news in the past 24 hours.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Brown. (Source: Japanese Prime Minister's Office)

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

* Ukraine: Russia intensifies attacks on Avdiivka : On November 9, speaking to the news agency Espreso TV (Ukraine), the head of the military administration of the town of Avdiivka, Mr. Vitaliy Barabash, stated that Russian forces are shelling the town "day and night" but the wet ground due to many days of rain has hindered Moscow's forces. However, he emphasized: "Once the ground dries, they will definitely advance."

Meanwhile, Oleksandr Borodin, a press officer for Ukraine’s 3rd Separate Combat Brigade, said Russian infantry was carrying out large-scale attacks while trying to preserve their equipment. “They are using much less equipment, mostly from a distance,” he said. Russia has not been able to replenish supplies quickly, he said, and Ukraine’s defensive position remains strong. (Reuters)

* Russia warns of radioactive waste situation in Ukraine: On November 10, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said there is a risk of radioactive waste from the storage facility of the Pridneprovsky chemical plant in the city of Kamenskoye seeping into the Dnipro River and groundwater in the amount of 12 million tons. The cause could be the erosion of the dam of one of the storage facilities located 800 meters from the river and its tributaries Konoplyanka River.

In addition, each year about 14 tons of radioactive dust is spread throughout the surrounding area and falls on agricultural land.

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Kiev government is currently not providing funds to ensure environmental safety at the Prydneprovsky chemical plant. Ms. Zakharova stressed that this could lead to an environmental disaster not only on the territory of Ukraine but also beyond its borders. (TASS)

* Ukrainian drone boats attack Russian warships: Early on November 10, after attempting to attack Sevastopol, the Ukrainian military made a new plan to attack the Crimean peninsula. The first target was the Feodosia oil depot, which they tried to attack with two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). However, these UAVs were shot down and did not reach their target. Then, there was an attack on the base of the Black Sea Fleet and the Russian Security Service (FSB) in Chernomorsk.

At least one Neptune anti-ship missile was used in the attack. The target was a barracks, but the missile missed its target and crashed nearby.

In parallel with these attacks, four Ukrainian unmanned boats were sent to the Gulf of Uzkaya, targeting Russian Black Sea Fleet ships. No servicemen have been killed. This series of attacks shows that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (VSU) are using a mixed attack method, in which different types of weapons are used simultaneously to create distraction and achieve their objectives.

In another development, at 5:17 a.m. on November 10, the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) likely used the Pantsir-S1 air defense system to successfully intercept a suicide UAV of the VSU in the Kireevsky district of Tula province. According to preliminary information, Ukraine used a long-range UAV UJ-22A or Beaver. These UAVs are capable of flying long distances and carrying a large amount of explosives. (Reuters)

* Israel suffered 9,500 rockets: On November 9, the Jewish State announced figures on the conflict with Hamas, which broke out on October 7. Accordingly, the country suffered 9,500 rockets and dozens of UAVs from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen. Israel's air defense system carried out thousands of successful interceptions at all levels, from Mount Dov in the North to the Red Sea in the South.

According to the spokesman of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), within the first 4 hours, about 3,000 rockets were launched into the territory of the Jewish State. This was the first time that Israel's multi-layered air defense systems such as Iron Dome, David Sling, Diamond and Arrow-3 had to operate continuously.

Previously, during the 34-day Lebanon War in 2006, the country suffered 4,400 rockets. The figure was 4,500 during the 51-day Operation Protective Edge in 2014. The IDF also confirmed that it is preparing for more extreme scenarios such as the possibility of expanding the campaign or new conflict zones.

On October 7, Hamas launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing 1,400 people and kidnapping more than 240. Meanwhile, according to Palestinian officials, Israel's ongoing military response has killed 10,569 people in Gaza. Of these, up to 40% were children. (AFP/Times of Israel)

* Israeli city attacked by missiles and UAVs : On November 9, the IDF said an unidentified UAV attacked an elementary school in the southernmost city of Eilat in Israel, causing infrastructure damage and panic.

An IDF spokesman at the scene said no one was injured in the explosion, but seven people suffered shock and needed medical attention. Police and the IDF quickly cordoned off the scene.

The IDF has not yet determined the origin of the UAV and no organization or individual has claimed responsibility for the incident. Israeli security officials are leaning towards the hypothesis that the UAV may have been launched by the Houthi movement from Yemen. Editor Ron Benjamin Netanyahu Yishai of the Israeli newspaper Ynet said that the Houthi-made UAV was based on the Iranian Smad-3 model and was capable of carrying a payload of 10-20kg. In addition, authorities are investigating whether the UAV's route flew through Jordan or Egypt.

That same night, sirens sounded in Eilat, the town of Eilot and the industrial area of ​​Shchoret as a series of rockets were fired towards the city. Later, IDF spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the Arrow-3 air defense system had to be activated to intercept the hostile rockets fired towards the southernmost region of Israel.

In a related story, written on page X , the IDF stated: “In response to a drone from Syria attacking a school in Eilat, the IDF targeted the organization responsible for the attack.” The statement did not identify the organization behind the UAV, but noted that “the Syrian government bears full responsibility for all military operations originating from its territory.” (AFP/Reuters)

* Israel does not seek to occupy the Gaza Strip : On November 9, speaking on Fox News (USA), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated: "We do not seek to conquer Gaza, we do not seek to occupy Gaza and we do not seek to rule Gaza." In addition, this leader also emphasized the need to soon establish a civilian government in the Gaza Strip.

However, Israel will ensure that an attack like that on October 7 does not happen again. Mr Netanyahu affirmed that there must be a reliable force that, if necessary, will enter Gaza and destroy extremist forces, stressing that such a force will prevent the re-emergence of an entity similar to Hamas. (AFP)

* White House: Israel agrees to a 4-hour daily ceasefire in the Gaza Strip : On November 9, US National Security Council strategic coordinator John Kirby stated: "Israel will begin a 4-hour daily pause (in military operations) in areas north of the Gaza Strip, with a notice to be given 3 hours in advance." (AFP)

* Iran warns of Israel-Hamas conflict spreading: On November 10, Press TV (Iran) reported that Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian had a phone call with his Qatari counterpart Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. During the phone call, Mr. Abdollahian stated: "Due to the increasing intensity of clashes in the Gaza Strip, the expansion of the scale of this conflict is inevitable."

Previously, Tehran and regional armed forces such as Hezbollah, Houthi and Islamic jihadist movements in Iraq and Syria have threatened to attack Israel or US targets in the region in retaliation for the Gaza offensive.

Qatar is currently in close contact with Hamas and actively mediating to free nearly 240 hostages being held by the armed force in the Gaza Strip. (PressTV)

* Russia proposes meeting on Israel-Hamas conflict: Russia is proposing a ministerial meeting on the conflict, including representatives of Middle Eastern countries, Russian Ambassador to Israel Anatoly Viktorov said on November 10. Earlier on November 6, Russia called for an end to the bombing of Gaza, saying that resuming negotiations between the Israeli and Palestinian authorities was necessary to avoid the risk of a wider conflict and an increase in “terrorist activity”. (TASS)

* EU warns of international isolation of Israel over military campaign in Gaza Strip : Speaking on France 2 television channel (France) on November 9, referring to Israel, European Council President Charles Michel stressed the importance of complying with the provisions of international law while defending itself. According to this official, the Jewish State's siege of the entire Gaza Strip is "incompatible with international law, emphasizing the need to ensure the protection of civilians". At the same time, he reiterated that resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict through the establishment of two states remains an "absolute priority" for the European Union.

The President of the European Council also stressed the urgency of an international conference on the issue. The EU can and must proactively promote the two-state solution and prepare a concrete plan and solutions as a basis for the settlement. (France2)

* Turkey sends hospital ship to aid Gaza residents : On November 10, Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca stated: “A total of 51 containers of medical supplies, generators and 20 ambulances, with the necessary permissions, were loaded onto a ship from Izmir’s Alsancak port and sailed to Egypt. As part of the aid package, a fully equipped field hospital with operating rooms and intensive care units was sent.”

A video shared by Koca in a post on social media X showed ambulances, wheelchairs, boxes of medical supplies and several other containers being loaded onto the ship. The ship is expected to arrive at Egypt’s Al Arish port on November 11. Field hospitals and ambulances will be deployed to Gaza or points near the Rafah crossing in coordination with Egyptian authorities. (Reuters)

* Russia may downgrade diplomatic relations with the US : On November 10, in an interview with RTVI (Russia), Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated: "We are really experiencing a serious crisis in relations, something we have never seen before. We need to carefully adjust and verify the steps we will take to prevent further escalation.

“Our leadership encourages the State Department and other federal government agencies to act in this way, that is what we are instructed to do. However, we have seen the Americans take a series of irresponsible and escalatory steps in relation to Ukraine, and not only there... That is why, if we look at the current pattern of Washington's behavior from this perspective, I do not rule out anything. The level (of diplomatic relations) could be downgraded, and the severance of diplomatic relations could also happen.”

However, he stressed that Russia has no plans to initiate the severance of diplomatic relations with the US: “We believe that diplomatic relations are an element of international affairs that must be taken care of, otherwise we will lose all that remains of civilized channels for sending messages to each other.”

The Russian official also pointed out that November 16 will mark 90 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and the United States. This relationship has gone through many ups and downs, even at times as allies and brothers, such as in the fight against the Nazi regime. Mr. Ryabkov stated that Russia will always respond to any opposition and aggressive actions of the United States, affirming that Moscow always firmly and consistently protects its interests in all areas. (TASS)

Southeast Asia

* China will ensure security on the border with Myanmar : On November 10, responding to a regular press conference, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of this country, Uong Van Ban, emphasized: "China is extremely concerned about the conflict in northern Myanmar and calls on all relevant parties to immediately cease fire and fighting, pay genuine attention to China's security concerns and cooperate with Beijing to maintain the safety of bilateral cooperation projects, as well as business personnel."

A day earlier, Myanmar President Myint Swe warned that the country was at risk of being divided if the military failed to stop attacks from armed ethnic groups along the border with China. The military government is facing its biggest challenge since the February 2021 incident. Currently, armed ethnic groups on the border have continuously increased attacks on military government bases in the northern, northeastern, northwestern and southeastern regions of Myanmar.

Last week, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Nong Rong visited Myanmar, urging the country to take effective measures to enhance security for Chinese facilities and personnel in the country. (Reuters)

Northeast Asia

* Japan, US pledge to strengthen security cooperation : On November 10, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and General Charles Brown, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, met in Tokyo.

During the meeting, Kishida and Brown, who took office in October, exchanged views on how to address China’s “unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force and its goals.” They also discussed Beijing’s recent moves to strengthen military ties with Moscow and North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

Prime Minister Kishida said Japan will cooperate with the United States to ensure peace and stability in the region. For his part, General Brown said the two countries, which are close security allies, will strengthen their partnership to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific. On the same day, General Brown met with Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara. (Kyodo)

* German Chancellor to meet Turkish President next week : German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Berlin next week, a government spokesman said on November 10, as relations between Ankara and the European Union face new pressure from the Israel-Hamas war. The two leaders will discuss “a whole range of political issues” at a meeting at the Chancellery on the evening of November 17. Earlier, Mr. Erdogan's accusations against Israel caused new tensions with the European Union. (AFP)

* Hungary : Ukraine not ready to negotiate EU membership : On November 10, speaking on Kossuth radio (Hungary), Prime Minister Viktor Orban affirmed that Ukraine "is not ready to negotiate EU membership". He emphasized Budapest's position that "negotiations cannot begin yet".

According to Prime Minister Orban, Hungary will never agree to link the issue of payments to Ukraine from EU funds and its accession to the EU with the story of returning the frozen EU funds to Budapest. He also affirmed that the country's refusal to start negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership is not up for negotiation. Specifically, this issue should not be linked to any money issue and Hungary must receive the money that Brussels still owes Budapest.

The leader also affirmed that all issues related to Ukraine, including funding from the EU budget and the start of negotiations to join the union, "should not be related to returning money to Hungary". (TTXVN)

* Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk to lead Russian delegation to APEC : On November 10, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized: "Yesterday, I received a lot of questions about who will represent Russia at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' meeting in San Francisco, USA. At the request of President Vladimir Putin, the Russian delegation will be led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk." (Sputnik)

* UN negotiates to ensure security transition in Somalia : On November 9, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Africa Martha Pobee said that the organization is negotiating with Somalia and the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to ensure a successful security transition. At that time, Somali security forces can control security after ATMIS withdraws.

According to the withdrawal plan, about 3,000 ATMIS troops will continue to leave Somalia at the end of September and last until December 2024. Speaking at the meeting with senior leaders of ATMIS and the UN Mission in Somalia, she affirmed that her visit is very important to strengthen cooperation between ATMIS, Somalia and international partners, supporting the shaping of Somalia's security after ATMIS leaves in December 2024.

For his part, Mohammed El-Amine Souef, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in Somalia and Head of ATMIS, praised the contribution of the force to the stability of the East African country. He also appreciated ATMIS’s tireless efforts to ensure a smooth transition to the Somali Security Forces.

According to Mr. Souef, the Somali Security Forces have successfully conducted operations to attack and liberate areas previously controlled by al-Shabab terrorists with the support of ATMIS and international partners. (TTXVN)

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