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Iltalehti newspaper: Finland chooses F-35A fighter to replace Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet American fifth The F-35A Lightning II generation will replace the Boeing F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft of the Finnish Air Force (Air Force). The Finnish Self-Defense Forces have selected the fifth generation aircraft in a tender under the HX program. This was reported by the Iltalehti newspaper, citing sources in the field of defense and foreign policy. If the Finnish government supports the choice of the F-35A as a new fighter, the decision will be approved within about ten days. Sources of the publication noted that the choice of the F-35A determined the characteristics of the aircraft and its service life. The operating countries of the F-35 Lightning II have pledged to support the platform until the 2060s. The HX Program was initiated in 2015. The tender involves the purchase of 64 new aircraft that will replace 62 F/A-18C/D Hornets of

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution of the Russian Federation and the United States on preventing the use of IT for criminal purposes against the use of information technology (IT) for criminal purposes. This was reported by RIA Novosti. The document was adopted without a vote. It was co-sponsored by a number of states, including France, Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Australia, South Korea, South Africa and others. The UN General Assembly considers it necessary “to prevent the use of information resources or technologies for criminal or terrorist purposes.” … It is noted that the use of information and communication technologies in future conflicts between countries is becoming more and more likely. The resolution states that the UN General Assembly is concerned about the malicious use of IT, especially when attacks on critical infrastructure, in particular, providing basic services to the population. The UN General Assembly believes that voluntary norms

Nutritionist Ginzburg: healthy sleep, walking and avoiding sugar will help you lose weight by the New Year that when losing weight, you must take precautions. Until the New Year, without negative consequences for the body, it is unlikely that it will be possible to lose more than three kilograms, the doctor told the Zvezda TV channel. The specialist named three main rules for losing weight for the New Year. To lose weight, he says, you need to lead a healthy lifestyle. Adequate sleep, half an hour daily walks and avoiding sugar will help you lose weight for the holidays. He also urged not to exhaust yourself with hunger during a diet. “If you don't have enough sleep, it is impossible to lose weight even when you really need it. The motives go out, the meaning goes out, and the breakdown of fat also goes out, “Ginzburg explained. He also urged

The Pentagon allowed the situation on the border of Ukraine and the Russian Federation to be settled diplomatically Austin held a meeting with the military command about the situation on the border between Ukraine and Russia, reports TASS. The Pentagon named a way to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. In particular, the department allowed the settlement of the current situation by diplomatic means. “I would like to recall the comments of the Minister of Defense made by him last weekend, when he said that he believed in a diplomatic solution [of the situation on the border of Ukraine and Russia]” , – Kirby emphasized. Earlier, the United States told about the measures for the “invasion” of Russia in Ukraine. According to a source in the American administration, the United States, together with the European Union, developed economic countermeasures against Russia. The informant stressed that the sanctions would cause

State Department: the inclusion of new members in NATO does not contradict the promise not to expand eastward State Department spokesman Ned Price said the inclusion of new states in NATO is contrary to the promise not to expand eastward. His words are quoted by TASS. He stressed that the alliance has the right to accept new members and pursues only defensive goals, its door is always open. “The idea that NATO, or aspirants for membership like Ukraine, could pose a threat to Russia is laughable if the situation were not so serious,” Price added. The United States welcomes Ukraine's right to determine its future in the context of NATO membership. The official noted that in this regard, Russia is of concern and its alleged attempt to “fabricate an excuse for the Russian military to do what has long been planned.” will become the “red line” for Moscow. The diplomat

US administration: believes that Russia is ready to attack Ukraine from three sides A senior White House official said that the US believes The Russian Federation is ready to attack Ukraine from three sides. His words are quoted by RIA Novosti. According to an administration official, the United States does not know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin made a decision on the readiness to “invade Ukraine.” “But planning from our point of view the view is clear: the movement of troops in addition to [deploying] battalion tactical groups around Ukraine in numerous geographic theaters around the borders of [Ukraine] – to the south, to the west, and also to the northeast, “said a US administration official. He also said that the United States sees the movement of additional military potential and forces near Ukraine in numerous areas. The official expressed the opinion that this allegedly corresponds to the planning pattern

Political scientist Solonnikov allowed other countries to boycott the Olympics after the United States competition country, said political scientist and director of the Institute of Contemporary State Development Dmitry Solonnikov, writes Izvestia. According to him, international sports competitions have repeatedly become an arena where countries “measured the size of their ideological ambitions.” He called this decision a “psychological trick” against Beijing. Solonnikov admitted that other countries, following the US, could boycott the Olympics. “This will most likely affect a number of other representatives of the diplomatic corps of the world, who are attentively listening to the United States and are actually in a morally subordinate position,” he explained. According to the expert, the host country of the Olympics is always interested in a large number of guests, as this allows organizing negotiations at different levels, demonstrating its image in international circles. Earlier, the White House said that the US leadership

White House spokesman Psaki did not explain whether the United States would impose unilateral sanctions against Russia – for the situation around Ukraine. Press Secretary of the US President Jen Psaki did not clarify whether such restrictions could be introduced without support from the European Union (EU), TASS reports. She noted that American leader Joe Biden will hold talks with a number of key partners , answering the question about the possibility of additional restrictions against Moscow without the participation of the Europeans. “Of course, it is important for us to move in coordination, in sync with the transatlantic allies and partners. But I do not want to rule out or allow anything before these negotiations take place, “Psaki said. Earlier, a White House official said that US President Joe Biden intends to clearly explain to Russian leader Vladimir Putin that he is ready exert economic pressure on Moscow in

White House: Do not view the Biden-Putin meeting as an opportunity for threats United States Joe Biden threats against Moscow at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In her opinion, the meeting of heads of state should not be viewed in a similar vein. She stated this at a briefing with reporters, her words are reported by TASS. The journalists asked her whether Biden was going to threaten Russia in the event of her possible “invasion” of Ukraine. “I think it’s not about threats. The point is to convey that diplomacy is the right way forward here, “the White House spokeswoman replied. She added that the United States has consulted with its allies about the readiness, if necessary, to impose new sanctions that should be applied the Russian economy has significant and serious harm, so there is a likelihood of using this mechanism. Earlier, First Deputy Chairman of the

President Zelensky agreed on positions with Blinken ahead of the video call between Biden and Putin President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Blinken yesterday a video call between the leaders of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden. The parties decided to continue to act “together and in a coordinated manner,” Zelensky wrote on his Twitter account. “We agreed positions with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken before the conversation between Presidents Biden and Putin. We agreed to continue to act jointly and in a coordinated manner. I am grateful to the strategic partner and ally – the United States for the constant support of our sovereignty and territorial integrity. Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine, “the Ukrainian leader disclosed the results of the talks.