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Pentagon spokesman Kirby: Russia's “invasion” of Ukraine is not inevitable US Department of Defense (Pentagon) spokesman John Kirby at a briefing with reporters doubted that the allegedly planned Russian invasion of Ukraine is inevitable. RIA Novosti reports. “There is space for diplomacy, there is space for leadership. There is no reason for all this to result in a conflict of one kind or another or an “invasion,” Kirby said, adding that Washington is worried about the growing number of Russian troops near the border with Ukraine, without any indication of their intentions. Earlier, a senior White House official said that the United States believed that Russia was ready to attack Ukraine from three sides. He added that the United States does not know whether Russian President Vladimir Putin made a decision on the readiness to “invade Ukraine”, but believes that Moscow is definitely preparing for such a turn of events.

IOC has recognized the right of US diplomats to boycott the Olympic Games in Beijing 2022 in Beijing. Their statement is quoted by Match TV. The organization stressed that the presence of officials and diplomats is a purely political decision of each government, and the IOC, being politically neutral, recognizes this right. The committee approved that the participation of American athletes in the Olympics remains outside of politics. On December 6, the press secretary of the US President Jen Psaki confirmed that the American leadership will not go to the Olympics in China. According to her, American athletes themselves will be able to decide whether to participate in international competitions or refuse them. The Olympic Games will be held in Beijing from February 4 to 20, 2022, and the Paralympic Games from March 4 to 13. Only residents of mainland China will be able to buy tickets to the competition.

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