Russia and China conduct live-fire drills in the Sea of Japan, the UK allows Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles to attack Russia, Indonesia drives away 5 Chinese fishing boats, Ukraine rejects peace proposals from China and Brazil, Russia receives a new batch of advanced fighter jets... are some of the notable international events in the past 24 hours.
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| The US Navy announced on September 12 that it conducted exercises with Italian warships this week in the South China Sea. (Source: US Navy) |
The World & Vietnam Newspaper highlights some of the day's international news highlights.
Asia-Pacific
*Chinese President to visit Russia: On September 12, Foreign Minister Wang Yi announced that President Xi Jinping will visit Russia to attend the BRICS summit in Russia next month. During talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, Mr. Wang Yi said that President Xi was "very pleased" to accept the invitation to attend the conference.
President Putin stressed that Russia and China jointly defend "the principles of a just democratic world order based on international law, sovereignty and equality." He said this stance received support from the majority of countries in the Southern Hemisphere - the majority in the world.
The Russian leader praised the "comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction" between the two countries, and mentioned the event marking the 75th anniversary of the establishment of Russia-China diplomatic relations, which will take place on October 2. (Sputnik)
*US provides anti-submarine weapons to India: The US has decided to sell anti-submarine sonar buoys worth 52.8 million USD to India, to enhance the country's anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
According to the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the deal will help India improve its ability to respond to current and future threats. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously approved the deal on August 23.
The US expects this sale to support its foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening the US-India strategic relationship and contributing to political stability, peace and economic development in the Indo-Pacific region and South Asia. (AFP)
*Indonesia chases away 5 Chinese fishing boats that were illegally anchored: The Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) has just chased away 5 Chinese fishing boats that were illegally anchored in the waters of Tanjung Berakit, Batam.
On September 12, Colonel Rudi Endratmoko, Commander of the KN Tanjung Datu-301, confirmed that the Batam Vessel Traffic System (VTS) had detected five Chinese-flagged fishing vessels anchored 40 km north of Tanjung Berakit the day before. "We contacted them but received no response. They anchored without permission from the port authority," Colonel Rudi Endratmoko said.
According to Colonel Rudi Endratmoko, these fishing vessels may be waiting to enter Singapore, to ensure safety, the KN Tanjung Datu-301 has been chasing the illegally anchored vessels out of Batam waters. (Strait Times)
*South Korea approves construction of two new nuclear reactors: On September 12, South Korea approved the construction of two new nuclear reactors on the country's east coast.
Each reactor has a capacity of 1.4 gigawatts and is scheduled to be built by 2033. The decision reverses the anti-nuclear policy of the previous administration under President Moon Jae In - which aimed to make South Korea completely nuclear-free by 2084. (AFP)
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*North Korea fires short-range ballistic missile: South Korea's military said North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the East Sea on the morning of September 12. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) did not provide further details and said they were analyzing the launch. North Korea last launched a ballistic missile on July 1.
The Japanese government has sent a strong protest to North Korea over the missile launch, viewing such actions as a threat to regional security.
"North Korea's ongoing actions, including missile launches, pose a threat to the peace and security of Japan, the region and the international community," Japan's Defense Ministry said in a statement on September 12. (Sputnik News)
*US, Italian warships conduct joint exercises in the East Sea: The US Navy announced on September 12 that it conducted exercises with Italian warships this week in the East Sea, the third time the two allies have coordinated in the Indo-Pacific this year.
According to a press release from the US 7th Fleet, the exercise took place from September 8-11 and involved the US guided-missile destroyer USS Russell, an Australian P-8A Poseidon aircraft, the Italian Navy's aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, frigate ITS Alpino and multi-purpose warship ITS Raimondo Montecuccoli.
During the exercise, ships and aircraft practiced anti-submarine warfare, joint tactics, surface warfare and command and control scenarios. (SCMP)
*Russia-China live-fire drills in the Sea of Japan: On September 12, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that the Russian and Chinese navies conducted live-fire drills against sea and air targets in the Sea of Japan, within the framework of the "Ocean-2024" strategic exercise.
According to the announcement, the combined fleet of warships from the Russian Pacific Fleet and the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy practiced various defense tactics in the central area of the Sea of Japan.
The Russian combined naval group includes the corvettes Gromsky, Sovereign, Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and support ships of the Pacific Fleet. The Chinese side is sending the destroyers Xining and Wuxi, the frigate Linyi and the supply ship Taihu. (TASS/Sputnik)
Europe
*Ukraine rejects China-Brazil peace proposal: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized the peace proposal of China and Brazil, calling it "destructive" and merely a "political statement".
In an interview with Metropoles published on September 11, Mr. Zelensky questioned the validity of the proposal, stressing that the initiative was made without consulting Ukraine: "How can you propose 'this is our initiative' without consulting us?" (Reuters/Metropoles)
*UK allows Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles to attack Russia: The Guardian reported on September 11 that the British Government has decided to allow Ukraine to use long-range Storm Shadow missiles to attack targets inside Russian territory.
According to the Guardian, it is not known exactly when the UK will make an official announcement, but it certainly will not be on September 13, during a meeting between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joe Biden in Washington.
In addition, the source pointed out that the joint visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Kiev on September 11 would not have taken place “without the approval decision regarding the use of Storm Shadow”. Storm Shadow is a cruise missile with a range of about 560 km. (AFP)
*Russia restricts exports of strategic raw materials: At a Cabinet meeting on September 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin asked Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to consider restricting exports of strategic raw materials, such as uranium, titanium and nickel, to foreign markets if this measure does not disadvantage Moscow.
This is seen as an "asymmetric" reaction in response to Washington's threat to allow Ukraine to use long-range missiles to attack Russian territory.
The United States is a long-time buyer of Russian enriched uranium and titanium. Last year, Russia sold the United States $1.9 billion worth of uranium, more than in 2023. (TASS)
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*Russia receives new batch of Su-57 and Su-35S fighters: On September 12, the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, a member of Rostec) handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces a new batch of Su-57 and Su-35S fighters. This is the first Su-57 delivery to the military this year.
Su-57 fighters of the next batches are at various stages of completion, while the Su-35S is preparing to leave the factory.
“The number of fifth-generation fighters in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces is growing every year. Today the promising fifth-generation Su-57 aviation complex is the most modern front-line aircraft in Russia,” said UAC General Director Yury Slyusar. (Sputnik)
*Moscow accuses the US of assigning Ukraine to attack Russian civilians: Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said that the US government has assigned Kiev to step up attacks on Russian civilians.
According to Antonov: "It is clear that terrorist attacks with hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on civilian infrastructure in the Moscow suburbs will no longer be an isolated event. Kiev is being tasked with intensifying attacks on Russian civilians, our cities and villages. No one is trying to hide - not even at the highest level in the White House - that intelligence data has been and is being transferred from the United States to Kiev". (TASS)
Middle East-Africa
*China and UAE strengthen bilateral cooperation: On September 12, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks in Abu Dhabi.
Premier Li Qiang expressed his desire to expand the scale of bilateral trade and promote cooperation in new areas such as clean energy, electric vehicles, high-tech manufacturing, biomedicine, and digital economy.
Li Qiang also said that China is willing to continue working with the UAE and other countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to promote the early completion of negotiations on the China-GCC free trade agreement.
On the UAE side, President Sheikh Mohamed affirmed his adherence to the One China principle and his desire to become a "reliable cooperative partner" of China, especially within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Premier Li Qiang is currently visiting Saudi Arabia and the UAE from September 10-13. (THX)
*UAE deports 400 Nigerians: Nigerian television station NTA reported on September 11 that 400 Nigerians, including 90 women and 310 men, were deported back to their country by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The deportees were received by the Office of the National Security Adviser together with the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other Nigerian stakeholders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
Last month, South Africa also deported 90 Nigerians for immigration-related offences. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), this was the second mass deportation after the February 28 deportation, when 97 Nigerians, including two women, were deported from South Africa. (AFP)
*Hamas rejects any new preconditions for Gaza ceasefire: The Islamist Hamas movement said on September 12 that it would not accept any new preconditions for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, no matter who might propose such ideas.
Hamas made the statement on the group's Telegram page after a meeting of the delegation with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Egyptian Intelligence Chief Abbas Kamel in Doha.
"Hamas emphasizes its readiness to immediately implement a ceasefire agreement, but only if it is based on President Biden's proposals, presented on May 31, and UN Security Council Resolution 2735, as well as the draft agreement approved by Hamas on July 2, 2024," the statement said.
Hamas also asserted that the movement considers “the organization of Gaza after the war a Palestinian issue” and rejects “any project proposed from outside to solve this problem.” (Al Jazeera)
America - Latin America
*US embargo costs Cuba more than $5 billion a year: Cuba has suffered more than $5 billion in losses between March 2023 and February 2024 due to US sanctions on the Caribbean island nation.
Local sources cited a Cuban government report titled “The need to end the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba,” which is expected to be presented by Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez to the 79th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on September 12.
Statistics show that the Cuban economy will grow only 1.3% in 2021 and 2% in 2022, and decrease by 1.9% in 2023.
At the 78th session of the UN General Assembly last year, 187 countries voted in favor of a resolution to lift sanctions against Cuba, while two countries opposed it, the US and Israel, and Ukraine abstained. (VNA)
*Brazil will continue to receive Venezuelan refugees: On September 11, Brazilian President Lula da Silva affirmed that the country will continue to receive Venezuelan immigrants seeking asylum and reaffirmed his wish that the situation in Venezuela will "return to normal".
In an interview with Radio Norte FM , Lula da Silva said he had instructed Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira to “treat with the utmost respect those who come to Brazil for survival.” He stressed: “I hope that Venezuela will return to normal and that these people can return to Venezuela as soon as possible.”
According to data from the International Organization for Migration, from January 2017 to July 2024, more than 1.13 million Venezuelan migrants arrived in Brazil. (AP)
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