International

Lula and Putin stress need for early ceasefire in Gaza

Photo: EFE

October 24 |

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, at the latter’s initiative, where they discussed in depth the aggravated situation between Israel and Gaza.

As the Kremlin said in a statement, during the exchange, “grave concern was expressed over the growing number of casualties among the civilian population and the fundamental importance of an early ceasefire, evacuation of foreign citizens from the Gaza Strip and unimpeded access of humanitarian aid to the occupied territory was underlined.”-

The two leaders also agreed to work together to take “urgent and effective measures through the UN to de-escalate the crisis”. In this regard, they stressed the need to recognize an independent Palestinian state “coexisting in peace and security with Israel”.

On the other hand, in relation to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Putin denounced the “destructive” policy of the Kiev regime supported by Western countries and showed once again his willingness to dialogue.

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Meanwhile, Lula advocated finding ways to resolve the conflict by political and diplomatic means.

In addition, the leaders expressed their interest in continuing close cooperation within the framework of the BRICS group and the G20, as well as “developing mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries in various fields”.

International

Zelenski urges global action after russian ballistic missile strike

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski called on the international community Thursday to “respond” to Russia’s ballistic missile strike on Ukraine, which he said has heightened the “escalation and brutality” of the conflict.

“The world must react. So far, there has been no strong response,” Zelenski lamented in a social media statement.

“We must act. We must pressure. We must push Russia towards real peace, which is only achievable through strength,” he added.

Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed Thursday that Russia had launched a new type of hypersonic ballistic missile against Ukraine in its “non-nuclear configuration.”

International

Elon Musk plans sweeping cuts to U.S. bureaucracy and spending

Elon Musk has pledged massive cuts to government programs, subsidies, and bureaucracy in his anticipated role as a “State Efficiency” leader, according to an article published Wednesday in The Wall Street Journal.

The billionaire entrepreneur plans to target hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending, including funds for public broadcasting and Planned Parenthood. Musk called government bureaucracy an “existential threat” to American democracy.

Teaming up with fellow businessman and Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk aims to streamline federal regulations and implement significant administrative and cost reductions.

“We are entrepreneurs, not politicians. We will serve as external volunteers, not federal officials or employees,” Musk and Ramaswamy stated in the article.

International

Putin warns of escalation, suggests strikes on western weapon suppliers

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that the conflict in Ukraine is taking on the characteristics of a “global war,” warning that Russia might target Western nations supplying Ukraine with weapons used in attacks on Russian territory.

These remarks come after a day of heightened tensions, during which Russia launched a state-of-the-art medium-range missile designed to carry a nuclear warhead. However, this particular missile was loaded with conventional explosives.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the missile strike, calling it the action of a “deranged neighbor” using Ukraine as a “military testing ground.”

Earlier, Ukraine accused Russia of attacking the central-eastern city of Dnipro with a missile exhibiting “all the characteristics” of an intercontinental missile, an unprecedented development in the ongoing conflict.