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then... at least 
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A way forward for the majority who love
and aspire to build a better world 


Large-scale anti-government  rallies begin in Chisinau

 
In Moldova, several members of election 
commissions were temporarily 
suspended from work
November 2nd, 8:20pm
(RT.ru)
 
Several members of election commissions in Moldova 
have been suspended from work as part of an 
investigation into the case of voter bribery.
 
This was stated by the head of the Central Election
 Commission of the republic, Angela Karaman.
 
She clarified that, according to law enforcement 
agencies, among the persons involved in the 
criminal case on voter bribery, are the 
chairmen, secretaries and operators 
of election bureaus.
 
"Some of them have already been temporarily 
suspended from performing their duties," 
RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.
 
Earlier, the General Commissariat of Police of Moldova 
announced attempts to set fire to the Central Election 
Commission building in order to destabilize the 
situation in the country, the suspects 
were detained.
 
 
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Ex-President of Moldova - urged to vote 
against Sandu, calling her a US agent
October 30th, 5:54pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
The current President of Moldova, Maia Sandu, 
consistently destroyed the independence of 
the state during her presidency, being an 
agent of the United States. This was 
stated by the head of the Party of 
Communists, & former Moldovan 
President, Vladimir Voronin, on 
Wednesday, October the 30th.
 
According to the politician, during her presidential 
term, Sandu acted on the instructions of the 
US authorities.
 
"A person sent from the United States as an agent of 
influence purposefully destroys the Moldovan state
 during the four years of her unlimited power," the 
ex-president of Moldova said, whose words are 
quoted on the website of the party he leads.
 
Voronin also called on Moldovan citizens who have the
opportunity to participate in the electoral process - to
vote in the second round of the presidential election 
on November 3rd.. against the candidacy of Sandu, 
who, in his opinion, led a disastrous state policy 
against the country's independence.
 
The leader of the Moldovan Communists also accused
 the incumbent president of inciting xenophobia and 
hatred and hostility within the state -- and bringing
 the country to a state of possible civil war.
 
"By paying lip service..... to the values of freedom of 
speech, expression, and a pluralism of opinions, in
fact it has turned Moldova into a political ghetto. 
All Sandu's opponents are being repressed and 
persecuted," he said.
 
The head of the republic will be elected after the 
results of the second round of elections, which 
will be held on November 3rd, as none of the 
candidates passed the 50% threshold.
 
At the same time, a number of politicians questioned 
the official results of the referendum. Former Deputy 
Prime Minister of Moldova Alexander Muravsky said 
that the West had helped the current President of 
Moldova, Maia Sandu, to falsify them. Marina 
Tauber, a member of Parliament from the 
opposition Victory bloc, expressed a 
similar assessment.
 
In addition, on October the 30th, it was reported that 
the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova 
(PSRM) did not recognize the results of the EU
 referendum, due to numerous violations, 
considering the introduction of such 
amendments to the Constitution
of 
the country - illegal.
 

sneaky dishonest Scholtz


Die Zeit: Russia and Ukraine conduct 
non-public negotiations on mutual 
concessions...
November 3rd, 2:32am
(RT.ru)
 
Moscow and Kiev are allegedly conducting
non-public 
negotiations to determine
possible mutual 
concessions,
writes Die Zeit.
 
According to the publication, political advisers of both 
countries...... are considering options for stopping 
attacks on energy infrastructure, exchanging 
prisoners, returning children, and 
other aspects.
 
The authors of the article expressed confidence that 
today the question is not whether to expect peace 
talks between Russia and Ukraine, but when 
and how they will take place.
 
Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
said 
that the conflict in Ukraine should be
resolved -- 
by eliminating its causes.
 
He also noted that the Kiev regime and Western 
countries do not seek to resolve the Ukrainian 
conflict --- and achieve peace. In particular,
the 
diplomat recalled the Kiev regime's 
disregard for peace initiatives, and
 the decree -- prohibiting Ukraine 
from negotiating with Russia.
 
 
______________________________
 
 
 
In Germany, more than 80% of Germans
 surveyed expressed dissatisfaction 
with the ruling coalition
November 3rd, 2:15am
(Izvestia.ru)
 
Most of the German citizens expressed dissatisfaction 
with the work of the ruling "Traffic Light" coalition 
(SPD, "greens", FDP). On Saturday, November 2, it 
follows from the results of a survey among more 
than 1.2 thousand people --- conducted by the 
INSA Sociological Institute on behalf of the 
newspaper Bild am Sonntag.
 
According to this, 85% of respondents are dissatisfied 
with the current government of Germany. Only 14%
 of Germans rate the work of the Traffic Light 
coalition positively.
 
The CDU/CSU bloc is the leader in the popularity rating 
of political forces in Germany. Compared to the
 previous week, it gained two percentage 
points and received 32%.
 
At the same time, the approval rating of the right-wing 
Alternative for Germany (AfD) party also fell to 18%. 
It is followed.. by Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Social 
Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) with 16% 
of the vote, which has grown slightly since 
the last poll.
 
Created in January, the Sarah Wagenknecht Union for 
Reason & Justice (BSW) also sank to 8% of the vote. 
At the same time, the left gained another 
percentage point... to 4%.
 
Earlier, on September 25, Alice Weidel, co-chair of the 
right-wing AdG party, commented on the decision to 
resign, which was made by the entire leadership 
of the Union-90/Greens party. 
 
She noted that this will serve as the "beginning of the 
end" of the ruling Traffic Light coalition in Germany,
 which in addition to the Greens includes the SPD 
and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). 
 
The politician noted that, in connection with such 
changes, the German government can no longer 
waste time and should organize the procedure 
for early elections.
 
On the same day, the leaders of the Union 90/Green 
party, Omid Nuripour and Rikarda Lang, announced 
their resignations after the failed elections to the
 land parliament of Brandenburg. According to 
them, the election results showed the crisis 
of the "Greens" over the past 10 years. 
Lang stressed that this responsible 
step will be a new beginning
 for the party.
 
Elections to the Land Parliament of Brandenburg were 
held on September 22. Scholz's SPD won 30.9% of the 
vote, while the AfD won 29.2%. The third and fourth 
places were taken by the opposition parties "Sara 
Wagenknecht Union - for Reason and Justice"
(SSV) with 13.5% and the CDU with 12.1%.
 
Commenting on their results, Christoph Berndt, head of
 the AfD faction in the regional parliament --- said that 
this campaign was a "public castration of the CDU". 
 
According to him, the cartel of the ruling parties 
in Brandenburg - was exposed at the elections.
 
 
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In Germany named a condition for
 preserving the government
by Marina Sovina
 November 2nd, 11:14pm
(Lenta.ru)
 
The German Finance Ministry - allowed the 
government to remain in place when the 
parties - decide to make concessions.
 
Lars Feld, an adviser to German Finance Minister 
Christian Lindner, amid the scandal surrounding 
the publication in the media of his leader's 
economic plan, stated under what 
conditions it will be possible to 
keep the government. His 
words are quoted by 
Handelsblatt.
 
According to Feld, Lindner made it clear ------- that it is 
necessary to make Germany a competitive place for 
economic activity again. The representative of the 
Ministry of Finance allowed the preservation of 
the government of the country ------ when the 
parties decide to make concessions.
 
"He will now discuss his proposals with Chancellor Olaf
 Scholz and Economy Minister Robert Habeck. If the 
SPD and the Greens.... meet him halfway, the 
coalition will not break up," he admitted.
 
Earlier, Lindner called the pace of economic 
development in Germany "absolutely 
unsatisfactory." According to him, 
the country has been losing its 
competitiveness for 10 years.
 
 
________________________________


Bild: in the Berlin subway began 
to sell cola under the name 
"Gaza" and "Palestine"
November 1st, 10:06pm
(RT.ru)
 
"Now hatred of Israel is also sold in banks: a bakery 
at the Alexanderplatz metro station sells Palestine 
and Gaza cola," screams Bild*.
 
According to RIA Novosti, the producers noted that 
the proceeds from the sale of the drink will go to 
needy Palestinians.
 
At the same time, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz 
said earlier, that Germany continues to supply 
weapons to Israel.
 
* "BILD in Russian" was entered by the Ministry
of 
Justice of the Russian Federation in the
register 
of foreign agents on 26.07.2024.


 
___________________________________________________


Ex-German Chancellor Schroeder 
pointed out the senselessness 
of Western arms supplies to - 
the Armed Forces of Ukraine 
October 31st, 8:01pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
The supply of weapons to Kiev will not force Russia to 
do anything in the course of the Ukrainian conflict.
 
This was stated on October 31 by former German 
Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder during the 
Weltwoche panel discussion, the 
politician's words are quoted 
by Kurier.
 
He noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin 
sets a legitimate goal - to protect Russia from 
external attacks.
 
In addition, the ex-Chancellor called absurd 
the idea that Russia can not be involved in
 the negotiations on Ukraine.
 
He is convinced that Western countries will not 
be able to influence Russia, by supplying 
weapons to Ukraine, so they have no 
choice but to start negotiations 
with Moscow.
 
Earlier, on October 29, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter
 Szijjarto said -- that Western leaders understand that 
they have chosen the wrong strategy in relation to 
Ukraine. The Hungarian diplomat explained that
 the strategy of Western countries --- which 
involves supplying Ukraine with a large 
number of weapons..... as well as 
sanctions against Russia, has 
not shown its effectiveness. 
 
According to the Hungarian diplomat, a peaceful 
settlement of the military conflict between 
Russia and Ukraine - is necessary.
 
Earlier, on October 28th, Szijjarto accused Brussels of 
globalizing the conflict in Ukraine instead of looking 
for ways to resolve it. The representative of the 
Hungarian government is confident --- that the 
globalization of the Ukrainian crisis, is due
 to the supply of new weapons.
 
In turn, on September the 25th, Russian Permanent 
Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia noted 
that in order to preserve power --- Ukrainian 
President Vladimir Zelensky, whose term 
of office expired on May 20, is ready to 
push the world into the abyss of 
World War III.
 
Western countries..... have stepped up military and 
financial support for Kiev against the backdrop of
 the Russian special operation --- to protect the 
Donbass, which was announced by Russian 
President Vladimir Putin on February 24th, 
2022, after the situation in the region 
worsened ...due to shelling by the 
Ukrainian military.
 
 

 In France, 218 candidates....  withdrew from the election

 
World needs new order... 
within BRICS framework 
— de Gaulle's grandson
October 29th, 8:53pm
(TASS)
 
The world needs a new order.. within the BRICS 
framework to ensure international security and 
the protection of human rights, grandson of 
former French President Charles de Gaulle, 
social activist Pierre de Gaulle said at the 
opening of an exhibition dedicated to the 
100th anniversary of the establishment 
of diplomatic relations between the
 USSR and France.
 
"The world now needs a new order... within the BRICS 
framework to restore balance, ensure international 
security, peace, the protection of human rights, 
and the family, and the identity of peoples, 
as well as the realization of the right to 
education," de Gaulle said.
 
"The BRICS summit, chaired by Russia, which recently
concluded in Kazan --- was a vivid demonstration of 
the success of the multipolar world and Russian 
policy," the social activist emphasized.
 
He pointed out that "BRICS will inevitably develop, and 
Western propaganda will no longer be able to hide this 
fact." According to de Gaulle, France should not miss 
the opportunity and find its place in the community. 
 
"It would be a serious mistake to refuse to participate 
in BRICS. France must regain its independence and 
uniqueness, as well as the influence it has always 
had on the international scene," he pointed out.
 
The 16th BRICS summit --- which has become a key 
event of Russia's chairmanship in the association, 
was held in Kazan on October 22-24. 
 
On the second day of the summit, the participants 
adopted the Kazan Declaration. The main topics 
of the document include the development of
the association,....its position on global 
issues, & the settlement of regional 
crises, including those in Ukraine 
and the Middle East.
 
 
 
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In France, the EU is
sharply criticised 
October 25th, 8:56pm
(Lenta.ru)
 
The European Union (EU) is a suicidal project that 
will end in a large general self-immolation. This 
opinion was expressed by the leader of the 
French party "Patriots" Florian Philippot 
...in an interview with the YouTube 
channel Dialogue Franco-Russe.
 
"It's something like the sun temple sect. They will 
commit suicide by saying: at least we are clean, 
we stayed in the EU ------ until the end," 
he said sharply. 

The politician noted that the European Union relies in 
its activities on religious dogmas, one of which ---- is
the 
perception of Russia as evil with a capital letter.
 
Earlier, Florian Philippot said that Paris should 
withdraw from the North Atlantic Alliance 
and the European Union --- in order to
restore its own independence. 
 
In his article, Philippot commented on the successful
course of the BRICS summit in Kazan, & complained 
that "France continues the war against the majority 
of humanity", when Paris should embark on the 
path of peace and dialogue.
 
 
______________________________


Analyst -- on the position of 
Dupont-Aignan on Ukraine:
there are still sober-
minded people
by Anastasia Rumyantseva
October 25th, 1:01pm
(RT.ru exclusive)
 
In France, there are still sober-minded people who are 
not charged with Russophobia and really look at the
 causes of the Ukrainian conflict, said Sergey 
Fedorov --- a leading researcher at the 
Institute of Europe of the Russian 
Academy of Sciences, in an 
interview with RT.
 
Thus, he commented on the statement of the leader of 
the "Get up, France" party, Nicolas Dupont-Aignan --- 
who made a proposal on the situation in Ukraine.
 
"Dupont-Aignan is a right-wing politician.... In general, a 
serious politician, not a populist, he considers himself 
a follower of Gaullist traditions and ideas - about the
 world of Charles de Gaulle, so you can listen to him. 
This is a politician who is known and respected 
in France," the expert said.
 
Fyodorov noted that in France "there 
are still sober-minded people."
 
"Understanding that it (the conflict) has a destructive 
force, including a very negative impact on Europe. 
Therefore, I think that we should welcome such 
politicians who want to find a diplomatic 
solution ....to this acute conflict in 
Ukraine, in which almost most 
of the NATO countries 
are involved," the 
expert added.
 
At the same time, in his opinion, France's attitude 
towards Russia and the conflict is unlikely to 
change, since Western politicians have 
demonized Moscow ...and reached a 
dead end, from which it is difficult 
to find a way out without losing 
face, the political scientist 
explained.
 
"This probably makes it difficult to move towards 
common sense, after all these accusations 
against us," the source concluded.
 
Earlier, Dupont-Aignan stated the need to "get out of 
this destructive spiral and restore peace through 
diplomatic means."
 
According to him, the conflict has irreparable 
consequences for Europe. He stressed that 
we are talking about the energy crisis, 
inflation, and the weakening 
of security.


Dollar round-a-bout an illusion

 
Evo Morales Starts Hunger Strike 
to Demand a National Dialogue
November 2nd, 5:12pm
 
On Friday, former Bolivian president Evo Morales 
started  a hunger strike to demand a national 
dialogue as the only way to resolve the 
political differences.... between the 
current government of President 
Luis Arce and the social 
organizations that are 
being mobilized.
 
“We started the hunger strike from the Territorio de 
Lucha --- convinced of the need to find solutions to
the problems that today face the Bolivian people,” 
said Evo Morales, through a post in his X official 
account accompanied with a video of Morales 
stating that he is not “afraid” and that he 
“will not leave Bolivia.”
 
In the face of the hunger strike and the rising tensions 
with Arce’s government the former president said he 
and his political fellows “will stand firm in defense 
of better days for our country and demand the 
immediate release of our comrades unjustly 
arrested during the day of protest.”
 
Morales previously insisted that the government must 
withdraw all military and police personnel. ”We also 
call for the establishment of two dialogue tables
 --- to discuss economic and political issues. 
Persecution and repression must stop”.
 
Ponciano Santos, the leader of the Confederation of 
Peasants and member of the People’s General Staff 
affiliated with former president Evo Morales, said 
that there will be no suspension of blockades 
and pressure will increase against the 
current government.
 
On the other hand... the Bolivian Foreign Minister
denounced on Saturday before the international
community a “destabilizing escalation” against 
the democratic system due to road blocks that 
continue in the centre of the country.
 
The Bolivian government also denounced ------- that on 
Friday three military units were taken by followers of 
the former president in the tropics of Cochabamba,
which ---- “constitutes a threat and a risk for the 
entire Bolivian population with unforeseeable 
consequences”.
 
 
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Protest rally against parliamentary
 elections outcome in Tbilisi over
November 2nd, 5:12pm
(TASS)
 
 The thin protest rally against the outcome of 
the October 26 parliamentary elections 
finished in downtown Tbilisi, a 
TASS correspondent reports.
 
Several activists gathered in front of the parliamentary 
building on Saturday evening. Although the action 
involved very few people, several police units 
were deployed to the site. The protest
 was held peacefully.
 
Opposition parties did not participate in the rally. 
They plan to stage a protest near the 
parliamentary building on 
November 4th and to 
announce their 
future plans.
 
Georgia held its parliamentary election on October 26th, 
with 18 parties involved, including the ruling Georgian 
Dream - Democratic Georgia party, which has been in 
power for 12 years. 
 
Electronic ballot boxes were used during these 
elections for the first time. The ruling party 
secured 53.93% of the vote, allowing the 
Georgian Dream to form a government
 independently. 
 
Additionally, the Coalition for Change (11%), the Unity
 - National Movement (10.16%), the Strong Georgia 
coalition (8.8%), and the Gakharia For Georgia 
party (7.76%) have also won seats in 
parliament, while other parties
 failed to surpass the five%
election threshold.
 
President Zourabichvili and all the opposition 
parties refuse to recognize the election 
results, slamming them as rigged.
 
 
__________________________________
 
 
 
BRICS to consider expanding
group in 2025 — Lavrov
November 2nd, 4:49pm
(TASS) 
 
BRICS will look to bring more full-fledged members into 
the organization in 2025, Russia's Foreign Minister 
Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with TV BRICS.
 
When asked how BRICS influences the global 
landscape..... the top Russian diplomat said, 
"It influences domestic processes -- in the 
sense that being informed about BRICS’ 
work -- its achievements and the plans
it 
sets and implements, people want 
to join this equitable and mutually 
beneficial process."
 
"People in countries of the global East vote primarily 
for politicians proclaiming their plans to establish 
closer relations with BRICS, one way or another. 
I have already said that a number of countries 
..are seeking full-fledged membership. This 
issue will be considered throughout the
 next year," he said.
 
He noted however that "many want
 to take part in BRICS events." 
 
"There are... more than 30 of them. As I have said, 
criteria for the partner country category will be 
agreed upon. After the summit in Kazan, the 
Russian presidency sent invitations to 
several countries that applied to join 
our work. Ten such countries enjoy 
a consensus among the existing 
BRICS members," Lavrov said.
 
"We have an accord... that ---- as soon as we receive a 
reply from the invited country -- this country will be 
proclaimed as joining BRICS as a partner country. 
We believe that they will have an opportunity to
 take part in all BRICS events," he added.
 
"A separate format of meetings, involving only full-
fledged members is most likely to be preserved, 
and all other formats, including Outreach Plus 
ones, meetings of foreign and other ministers 
(of economy, energy, trade, health, culture) 
will be open to them," Lavrov said.
 
"We want partner countries to join this work. 
They will take part in practically all events.".
 
 
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PNC re-vindicates struggle 
on Balfour Declaration’s 
anniversary
November 2nd, 1:39pm
(Prensa Latina) 
 
The Palestinian National Council (PNC) highlighted on 
Saturday - the Palestinians' cause and just struggle 
and ratified their historic right to their land and to
defend themselves by all means, as guaranteed 
by international laws and conventions.
 
This stance was voiced in a press release issued on
 the 107th anniversary of the so-called Balfour 
Declaration, which includes the promise of 
then-British Foreign Secretary, Arthur 
James Balfour ---- to give Palestinian
land to Zionists to establish a state.
 
The Council -- held Britain and the international 
community responsible for what it called the 
crime of usurpation of the Palestinian land 
and condemned the Balfour Declaration 
and its legal and moral consequences 
until this day.
 
It demanded an apology 
and accountability for 
this historic crime.
 
The note underscored the need to thwart all colonial 
projects of Judaization and work seriously to regain
 national unity.
 
 
____________________________
 
 
Hamas and Fatah Agree on 
Future Management of 
the Gaza Strip?
November 2nd, 1:19pm
(teleSUR)
 
The Palestinian armed defense group Hamas and 
Fatah, the main ruling party of the Palestinian 
National Authority (PNA), agreed on a future 
management of the Gaza Strip.. when the 
conflict with Israel ends that preserves 
the unity of Palestine during their 
meetings yesterday and today
 in Cairo.
 
The Hamas delegation, is headed by the deputy head 
of the politburo, Khalil al-Hayya, and includes the 
member of the politburo, Basem Naim, and the 
head of national relations, Hussam Badran. 
 
On the other hand, the Fatah delegation is composed 
of Vice President Mahmoud al-Aloul, PLO Executive 
Committee member Azzam al-Ahmad and the
Palestinian National Council chairman 
Rawhi Fattouh.
 
Egyptian sources close to the negotiations, where the 
Arab country participates as mediator, pointed out to 
the Spanish press agency EFE -- that both Fatah and 
Hamas “showed more flexibility and positivity” for 
the establishment of the so-called “Community 
Support Committee”.... the body that would 
govern the Gaza Strip, affiliated with the 
PNA and would administer the territory 
with the presence of independent 
figures in its ranks.
 
“The Community Support Committee will be formed by 
a presidential decree of the Palestinian president, 
Mahmoud Abbas and will be responsible for the 
administration of the Gaza Strip. It will be 
affiliated with the ANP, and will include 
independent figures”, the source said.
 
A possible agreement.. would allow the committee to 
manage humanitarian aid, civil affairs and crossings
 in Gaza. However, the Palestinian Authority (PA) 
and Fatah are not interested in forming a new 
government at this time, and Egypt... has 
reservations about solutions that can
not be implemented quickly.
 
The PA rejected a plan.... for the participation of the 
United Arab Emirates in the post-war governance 
of Gaza.
 
For its part... a Hamas official said the group was open 
to solutions proposed by Palestinians, but anticipated
 ------ that Israel would obstruct any agreement.
 
 
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Thirteen countries receive 
BRICS partner status —
 Indian Foreign Ministry
November 2nd, 10:17am
(TASS)
 
Thirteen countries have been granted BRICS partner 
status following the group’s summit in Kazan, the 
country's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Randhir 
Jaiswal said at a briefing.
 
"Thirteen states have been admitted as partner 
countries. It was ..a collective decision of the 
BRICS nations," he said. Jaiswal emphasized 
that partner country status is distinct from 
full membership.
 
The 16th BRICS Summit, the key event of Russia’s 
chairmanship in the association... was held in 
Kazan on October 22-24. On the second day 
of the summit, participants adopted the 
Kazan Declaration.
 
The BRICS group was founded in 2006 by Brazil, 
Russia, India, and China, with South Africa 
joining it in 2011. 
 
On January 1, 2024, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia 
and the United Arab Emirates became its full-fledged 
members. The Kazan summit became the first to be 
attended by the new members of the association 
as full-fledged members.
 
After the event, Russian President Vladimir Putin said
 that the list of partner countries -- had been agreed 
upon, but didn't provide details on its composition. 
 
He explained that invitations will be sent to these 
states first, and once positive responses are 
received, the list will be announced.
 
 
 
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Turkiye’s exports... hit record high
 in October, surpassing $23.6 bln
 — trade minister
November 2nd, 6:45am
 (TASS/)
 
Turkiye’s exports in October exceeded $23.6 bln, 
which is 3.6% more than in the same period last 
year, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said.
 
"Turkiye’s exports in October --- increased by 3.6% 
compared to last year and exceeded $23.6 bln. 
The growth reached $800 million, which is a 
record for October," the minister said in 
a statement broadcast by TRT Haber 
TV channel.
 
According to Bolat, Turkiye’s exports for 10 months 
of 2024 amounted to $216.4 bln, compared to 
$209.7 bln a year earlier, while exports 
increased by 6.7 bln.
 
Turkiye’s imports since the beginning of the year 
amounted to $282 bln, compared to last year it 
decreased by 7.2% or $22 bln, the Turkish 
minister said. As a result --- the foreign 
trade deficit decreased to $28.6 bln, 
which is also a record, the 
minister added.
 
The Turkish authorities reported earlier that --- at the 
end of last year the volume of the country’s exports 
amounted to $255.8 bln, imports - $361.8 bln. 
 
The largest volume of deliveries to Turkiye in 2023 
came from Russia - at $45.6 bln. Germany ranked 
first in terms of exports, with $21.9 bln.
 

 
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Iran ships two satellites to Russia for 
launch atop Russian carrier rocket
 — media
November 2nd, 5:52am
(TASS) 
 
Iran has shipped two privately developed satellites to 
Russia for launch atop a Russian Soyuz-2.1b carrier
rocket, news agency Tasnim reported on Saturday.
 
The satellites Kowsar and Hodhod developed by the 
Iranian company, Space Omid, are scheduled for 
launch on November 5 from Russian territory. 
 
The launch will represent the first effort to launch 
Iranian satellites built by young engineers of the 
private company, whose average age is 25 
years, it said.
 
The Kowsar satellite, is intended for the Earth’s remote
 sensing and satellite imagery. The Hodhod satellite is 
a telecoms spacecraft designed to improve the 
quality of data transmission in Iran,
 after its launch.
 
Russia’s State Space Corporation Roscosmos reported
 earlier on Saturday that a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket 
with two Ionosfera-M heliogeophysical spacecraft 
and 53 small satellites as hosted payloads had 
been installed at a launch pad of Vostochny 
spaceport in the Russian Far East and the 
liftoff was scheduled for 2:18 a.m. 
Moscow time on November 5.
 

 
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WP says - the amount of lawsuits against Google
exceed all the accumulated wealth in the world
November 1st, 3:20pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
The amount of the claims of Russian TV channels
against the US multinational corporation Google 
LLC, is all world wealth. This was reported on 
Friday, November 1, by The Washington Post 
referencing to the Boston Consulting Group.
 
According to the company's analysts, Google's fine of 
two undecillion rubles (an undecillion, is a number 
with 36 zeros) exceeds the entire world's wealth, 
which is estimated at $477 trillion.
 
This amount also exceeds... the entire global gross 
domestic product (GDP), which, as the newspaper 
notes, in 2023 was $105 trillion.
 
Google's parent company Alphabet is one of the five 
most expensive companies in the world. Its cost is 
approximately $2 trillion, which is a million times 
less than the amount of the fines.
 
Earlier, on October 31st, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry 
Peskov said that the fine imposed by Google in the 
amount of two undecillions, is symbolic. 
 
He stressed that the company has no right to restrict 
the actions of Russian broadcasters. Therefore, the 
current situation should be a reason for Google's 
management to pay attention to violations.
 
The management of the YouTube video hosting
company, owned by Google, announced in 
March 2022 that it would immediately 
block Russian media channels that 
are funded by the state. 
 
It was noted --- that the site removes content about the 
special operation of the Russian Federation to protect 
the Donbass - which "violates the policy" of the video 
hosting company. 
 
On the same day, YouTube blocked the channels 
of Izvestia, REN TV and Channel Five. Some 
programs are also restricted.
 
On July 10, it became known that since the beginning 
of 2024, the YouTube administration has already 
blocked 83 channels of Russian public figures 
and state media that speak out in support of 
the Russian Federation and the actions of 
the authorities. A total of 207 channels 
have been restricted from the server 
since 2020.
 
The Russian court demanded that the company restore 
the accounts of Russian media outlets, and otherwise 
pay penalties. Google ignored the request, so it was 
ordered to pay a fine. On October 29, it was 
reported that its amount.... has already 
amounted to two undecillion rubles.


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 President Milei Hits Argentines With
 New Increase in Service Rates
November 1st, 1:48pm
(teleSUR)
 
This week, Argentine President Javier Milei approved
 a series of increases in public service rates, set to 
take effect on November 2nd. The new measures 
include a 2.5% rise in electricity rates and a 
2.7% increase in gas rates.
 
At the provincial level, the Province of Buenos Aires
authorized an 8% increase in electricity rates, 
which will directly impact bills --- from
October's consumption.
 
The scope of increases - extends to other services as 
well. Agua y Saneamientos Argentinos (AySA) - will 
implement a 4% hike in water & sewage services 
for the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA), 
after a 5% rise in October.
 
Rentals are not exempt from this inflationary trend. 
 
Contracts tied to the repealed Rental Law --- will see an
adjustment of approximately 227%, according to the 
Rental Contract Index (ICL). Once these contracts 
end, rental price ''adjustments'' - will depend on 
''negotiations'' between landlords and tenants.
 
Another significant development, is the 50% increase 
in taxi fares in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires 
(CABA), which took effect on November 1st, closing 
out the rate adjustment scheme for the second 
half of the year.
 
On Thursday night, social organizations joined in a 
“National Blackout” to protest recent hikes in 
public service rates in Argentina.
 
Between November 2023 and October 2024, electricity
 rates rose by an average of 433.6%, with an uneven 
impact ......across different social groups.

For example, 
while average wages rose only 154%,
the 
electricity rate for the N3 population segment
(middle class) surged 
by 758%. The N2 segment 
faced rises of 555%, yet the minimum wage 
grew by only 86% over the past year.
 
Natural gas services --- have followed a similar trend: 
between November 2023 and September 2024, rates
rose by 164%, with a proportionally more severe 
impact.... on low- and middle-income sectors, 
while high-income segments experienced 
significantly smaller increases.
 


 
Mexico’s President confirms 
upcoming fuel shipment 
to Cuba
October 31st, 5:15pm
(Prensa Latina) 
 
The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, 
confirmed today - that her government will 
ship fuel to Cuba, in a bid to help Havana
 overcome the current energy crisis.
 
Support is already being provided to Cuba, the 
president stated during a conference, when 
she said that Mexico will export 400,000 
barrels of oil to the island.
 
She emphasized that Mexico is supportive 
to Cuba for humanitarian reasons.
 
Mexico has never been in favor of the blockade
(of the United States government) on Cuba, 
as we believe that it is an act that directly 
impacts on the well-being of its people, 
said Sheinbaum.
 
Last week, Sheinbaum spoke of the “technical support 
to Cuba in the face of the current energy emergency” 
and announced that they were analyzing “whether 
fuel aid is also necessary.”
 
“We will always be supportive. The Federal Electricity 
Commission (CFE) is in contact (with Cuba) through
 the Foreign Ministry (regarding) whatever the 
Cuban people may need so as to provide 
them support. It is essentially
 technical aid,” she 
said then.
 
“At one time we assisted Cuba --- and we are seeing 
whether fuel aid is also necessary as humanitarian 
aid, and (we do it) for the Cuban people, obviously,
 and for the country,” she insisted.
 
Back then, she also reiterated Mexico’s opposition 
to the hostile policies applied by the White House 
against the people and Government of Cuba. 
 
Cuba is experiencing an energy contingency caused 
by fuel shortages and obstacles to guaranteeing 
the modernization and operation of its power 
generation plants, due to the US blockade.
 
In addition, it is undertaking recovery efforts following
the recent passage of Hurricane Oscar through 
the eastern part of the island.... which left at 
least eight dead - and significant economic 
damage, especially in four municipalities 
in the Guantánamo province.
 
 
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Nebenzia invited Britain's Permanent 
representative to the UN ------ to
visit 
"impoverished Russia"
October 30th, 11:24pm
(RT.ru)
 
Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily 
Nebenzia, responded to the statement of his British 
counterpart, Barbara Woodward, about 
"impoverished Russia", suggesting 
that she personally visit 
the country.
 
Nebenzia ------ thanked the British Permanent 
Representative to the world organization for 
her "touching concern for the Russian 
budget" and invited her to Russia, 
so that she could be convinced 
of her statements.
 
"But I'm afraid that what you will see 
will disappoint you, because your 
characterisation is so clearly 
contradicted" ------ TASS 
quoted him as saying.
 
Earlier, Nebenzia said that the West 
"broke another bottom" by calling 
a meeting of the UN Security 
Council on Ukraine.
 
 
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Thai Foreign Minister confirms the
country's readiness to join BRICS
October 30th, 11pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
As a result of the BRICS summit in Kazan, no expansion
 was announced; the BRICS members.. only identified a 
list of partner states. However, Thailand still intends
 to join BRICS as a full member, the country's 
Foreign Minister, Marit Sangyamphong,
 confirmed to Izvestia.
 
"Given all this, and the contribution that we can make, 
Thailand confirms - its readiness and determination 
to become a full member of BRICS - at the earliest
opportunity. We are talking about contributions - 
especially in the areas of international finance, 
food security, the green transition and supply 
chain development. In addition ---- given the
country's strategic position ---- and 
unique
ability to build bridges while 
maintaining
good relations with 
everyone --- we are
confident 
that Thailand can become 
the link -------- that will make the 
BRICS more interconnected
 and influential," the 
minister said.
 
Thailand officially applied for 
BRICS membership in June.
 
 
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187 countries called on the UN 
to lift sanctions against Cuba
October 30th, 10:57pm
(Lenta.ru)
 
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said --- that the 
overwhelming majority of countries for the 32nd time 
spoke at the United Nations (UN) in favour of lifting 
sanctions against Cuba. He wrote about this...
in
 his Telegram channel.
 
Maduro clarified that Venezuela also demanded the 
lifting of sanctions against Cuba. He stressed that 
"Cuba deserves and has earned the right to 
choose its own path of development in 
peace and complete freedom."
 
The politician also expressed solidarity with Cuban
 President Miguel Diaz-Canel, Raul Castro and the 
Cuban people. He said that Venezuela is ready 
to look for concrete solutions ----- that will 
improve the lives of the two countries. 
 
"A new world is possible, and we, the 
free peoples, will build it," 
he concluded.
 
Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry assessed
the 
easing of US sanctions against Cuba.

The official 
representative of the department,
Maria 
Zakharova.... considered that the 
measures are limited in nature. 
 
In her opinion, the easing does not remove
 the "tough economic siege" on Havana.
 

 
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Milonov urged to check the planting 
of the Halloween cult --- in Russia
by Anastasia Rumyantseva
October 30th, 9:01pm
(RT.ru)
 
State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov proposed to conduct 
an inspection of the planting of the Halloween cult in 
Russia. A copy of the appeal ---- addressed to the 
chairman of the Investigative Committee of 
Russia, Alexander Bastrykin, is
available 
to RT.
 
"The facts of the celebration of so-called Halloween in 
our country, come to my attention. These events, at 
first glance, have the character of religious occult 
events, the purpose of which is to turn our fellow 
citizens away from following traditional religious 
beliefs and instilling obscurantist superstitions," 
Milonov stressed.
 
He added that the celebration of this "event" does 
not help foster love for the traditions of Russia.
 
"I ask you to study this phenomenon --- and conduct a 
check on the planting of the Halloween cult - in our 
country. Maybe there are more serious destructive 
forces behind this "holiday" than it may seem at 
first glance," the appeal says.
 
In October 2023, Mikhail Vetrov, the chairman of the 
Association of Manufacturers of Children's Goods, 
Works and Services, suggested considering the 
possibility of replacing Halloween, with a 
traditional harvest festival.


 
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Kazachok landing module of 
ExoMars-2022 mission 
returns to Russia — 
Roscosmos
October 30th, 1:34pm
(TASS)
 
The Kazachok robotic lander of the cancelled
2nd stage of the Russian-European ExoMars-
2022 mission for exploring Mars, has been 
returned to Russia, Roscosmos said.
 
"The Kazachok module for the ExoMars program has 
been returned to Russia," the statement reads.
 
The joint Russian-European ExoMars project -- included
 two phases - the ExoMars-TGO orbital probe equipped 
with Russian and foreign research instruments 
meant to study the atmosphere of Mars, as 
well as the Kazachok descent module 
and the Rosalind Franklin rover.
 
The orbital part of the mission was successfully 
delivered to Mars in 2016 and is now actively 
studying the composition and properties of 
the atmosphere of the Solar System's 
fourth planet. 
 
The launch of the other part of ExoMars --- was 
canceled by the European side in early 2022 
due to events in Ukraine.
 


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COP16, a moment of brilliance 
for Colombian diplomacy
October 30th, 11:06am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
For the first time, a high-level segment for this type of 
event has been installed and the call brought to this 
southwestern city, some high-ranking dignitaries, 
including the presidents of Armenia, Suriname, 
Ecuador, & Guinea Bissau, the vice president
of Bolivia & the head of 
Haiti’s Presidential
Transitional 
Council, Leslie Voltaire.
 
The Secretary General of the United Nations, António 
Guterres, also arrived in the capital of Valle del 
Cauca, and took the opportunity to thank the 
host country for holding the meeting and 
praised its commitment --- to achieve 
peace with nature.
 
In a meeting with President Gustavo Petro, the UN 
leader highlighted the Government’s renewed 
focus - on the implementation of the 2016 
Final Peace Agreement with the extinct 
Revolutionary Armed Forces - People’s 
Army and expressed his support, for 
the ongoing efforts to consolidate 
peace through dialogue.
 
The rest of the dignitaries were also
 received by the Colombian ruler.
 
 
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DPRK and Russia ------- are 
expanding cooperation in 
information technologies
October 30th, 10:43am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) 
and the Russian Federation.. are deepening their 
cooperation - on information & communications 
technology (IT), the state news agency KCNA 
reported today in Pyongyang.
 
This is the purpose of an exhibition inaugurated on 
Tuesday, at the Palace of Science and Technology 
with the participation of companies and scientific 
institutions dedicated to the field in both nations.
 
The event, entitled IT, digital development and
cooperation, showcases products, research 
work and innovations on this field - in order 
to take advantage of the best experiences 
for the economic and social development
 of the two countries.
 
In his opening speech, Ju Yong Il, Minister of 
Information Industry of the DPRK, expressed 
the aspiration of the DPRK to keep abreast 
of global IT trends .....and to enrich them 
with its own programs and resources.
 
For his part, Russian Deputy Minister of Digital 
Development, Post and Mass Communication 
Andrei Zarenin expressed willingness to 
cooperate with the DPRK on this field 
------ in line with the Comprehensive 
Strategic Partnership Agreement 
signed by President Vladimir 
Putin and Chairman of the 
State Affairs Committee 
Kim Jong Un.
 
Signed last June, during Putin’s visit to the DPRK, 
the treaty covers cooperation in military matters, 
but also in health, medical education, science 
and scientific research.
 
 
 
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China’s astronauts - successfully 
arrive at Tiangong space station
October 30th, 10:36am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
China's manned spacecraft Shenzhou-19 successfully 
docked with the Tiangong space station today, 
marking the beginning of a new stage 
of crew transfer --- in orbit.
 
According to the Manned Space Agency of China
(AETC), the spacecraft was sent into space 
aboard a Great March-2F carrier rocket 
from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch 
Centre in northwest China.
 
According to the source, the Shenzhou-19 executed 
a fast and automated operation, thus completing 
docking with the front port of the Tianhe core 
module in the morning - local time.
 
The mission’s 3 astronauts entered the Tiangong 
station -- where they were reunited with the 
Shenzhou-18 crew in a scheduled crew 
exchange and replacement process.
 
Among the milestones of Beijing’s space career 
are the rover that reached the hidden part of 
the Moon  --- and the construction of the 
Tiangong station, or Celestial Palace.
 
In addition, China is constantly launching satellites for
 a variety of purposes, ranging from remote sensing, 
commercial services, communications,
 meteorology and research.
 
Recently, the Chang’e-6 probe successfully landed in 
China with samples of the hidden face of the Moon
--- for the first time in human history.


 
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Army Snipers Are Ready to Repress 
the Bolivian People ---- Evo Morales
October 30th, 10:22am
(teleSUR)
 
Clashes between citizens and the police ------- were 
previously reported in the municipality of Mairana.
 
On Tuesday, former Bolivian president, Evo Morales, 
alleged that the Ministry of Defense is mobilizing 
military snipers --- to suppress the people.
 
“At this moment, under the instruction of President 
Luis Arce, Defense Minister Edmundo Novillo -- is 
concentrating snipers from the Army’s Olympic 
Shooting School, at the Maximiliano Paredes 
Sergeants’ School in Tarata, Cochabamba. 
They are just awaiting orders to confront 
the mobilized people,” he stated.
 
“This is practically an announcement of a massacre 
against social movements and particularly, the 
Indigenous movement. Any bloodshed - will 
be the sole responsibility of the National 
Government, Luis Arce, and his 
ministers,” Morales said.
 
Earlier, during a police operation to clear road 
blockades in Mairana -- in the department 
of Cochabamba.. people maintaining the 
road closures, forcefully resisted the 
police, detaining some members 
of the Bolivian security forces.
 
The Bolivian Information Agency (ABI) released images 
showing supporters of Evo Morales attacking police 
officers and journalists who had arrived in the 
area to cover the operation.
 
“We strongly condemn the acts of violence recorded 
in the municipality of Mairana, where police and
journalists were brutally assaulted while 
carrying out their duties.  These acts 
of violence will not go unpunished,” 
President Arce said.
 
“We express... our solidarity with the police officers and 
press workers and demand a thorough investigation to
impose exemplary penalties on those responsible for
these unacceptable acts. In Bolivia, anyone who 
commits a crime must face the consequences
according to the law. We will not allow the 
rights of Bolivians to be violated!” 
he emphasized.
 
The former Bolivian President, Evo Morales,
(@evoespueblo) ---- claims that the vehicle 
he was traveling in was hit by 14 bullets 
- saying that they wanted to kill him.
His driver was injured.
 
#Bolivia
#EvoMorales
 
 
 
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Bolivian Indigenous activists blame 
Arce's government for an alleged 
assassination on former 
president Morales
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
(Morning Star)
Indigenous activists in Bolivia, have blamed
the government --- for an alleged attempt to 
assassinate former president Evo Morales.
 
Mr Morales reports surviving a bid to kill him in the
coca leaf-growing region of Chapare, on Sunday, 
after unidentified heavily armed men dressed 
in black --- opened fire on his car.
 
He was not injured in the alleged attack, which quickly 
became the latest flashpoint in a struggle between the
 former leader and current President Luis Arce.
 
Mr Morales, who served as Bolivia’s first indigenous 
president from 2006 to 2019, blamed Mr Arce’s 
government for the outburst of violence, 
saying it was part of a co-ordinated 
campaign by Bolivian authorities 
to sideline him from politics.
 
The incident coincides with a bitter rift at the 
highest levels of the ruling Movement 
Towards Socialism (MAS).
 
Mr Morales and Mr Arce, his former economy 
minister, are fighting over who will lead the 
party into next year’s elections.
 
“This is not an isolated incident,” the Morales-aligned 
faction of MAS, said in a statement. “It's clear 
evidence --- that we are facing a fascist 
government that does not hesitate 
to attack the life --- of former 
president Evo Morales.”
 
Responding to the attack, Mr Arce said: “The 
exercise of any violent practice in politics 
must be condemned and clarified.
 
“Problems are not resolved by trying to 
kill people or by partisan speculation.”
 
But the indigenous activists from the Bartolina Sisa
Resistance offered “full solidarity” to Mr Morales 
and said the attack on the former president 
had been carried out by “fascist and ultra-
reactionary forces, heavily armed, 
seeking to end his life.”
 
The group said Mr Arce and Vice-President David
Choquehuanca, had betrayed the principles of 
the MAS, & are “steeped in hatred towards 
indigenous people and make every effort 
to disqualify, prevent ---- and now try to 
physically eliminate, our brother Evo -
a symbol of struggle and resistance.”
 
The group added: “We demand a detailed 
investigation at the international level
 to ensure that these crimes do not 
go unpunished.”
 


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Szijjarto: Western politicians realize 
that they have chosen the wrong 
strategy in Ukraine
October 29th, 7:32pm
(RT.ru)
 
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said that 
Western leaders are well aware that they have 
chosen the wrong strategy for Ukraine, but 
they do not have the courage to admit it.
 
The corresponding statement was made in 
an interview with the Imedi TV channel.
 
"Sanctions do not work, and the weapons provided 
on the battlefield -- do not change the situation," 
Szijjarto stressed.
 
Earlier, Szijjarto said that Ukraine's entry 
into NATO, would mean World War III.
 
 
 
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Structural changes taking place
in Russian economy — Putin
October 29th, 2:33pm
(TASS)
 
 The Russian economy is undergoing structural 
changes at present, President Vladimir Putin 
said at the 13th (extraordinary) congress 
of the Federation of Independent 
Trade Unions of Russia
 
"One more very important trend.. is registered in our 
labour market. It reveals that the Russian economy
 is changing structurally," Putin said.
 
The economy is changing to the development 
of branches with high added value ---- and a
skilled workforce, the head of state added.
 
 
 
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Non-Aligned Movement ----- Calls for
End to U.S. Blockade Against Cuba
October 29th, 1:32pm
(teleSUR)
 
Washington’s arbitrary sanctions are tools to exert 
political, economic, and financial pressure on 
developing countries.
 
On Tuesday, Uganda’s representative to the United 
Nations, Richard Nduhuura, denounced the 
US' criminal blockade against Cuba.
 
Speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, 
diplomat Nduhuura addressed the first debate 
session on the draft resolution entitled 
“Necessity of Ending the Economic, 
Commercial & Financial Blockade 
Imposed by the US Against Cuba.”
 
The NAM --- stands in solidarity with the Cuban 
government and people, he said, highlighting 
that the imposition of unilateral coercive 
measures is not authorized by the UN,
contravenes the principles of
 international law, and 
contradicts the 
UN Charter.
 
The U.S.’s arbitrary sanctions also contravene the
 principles of the multilateral trading system and 
are used as tools to exert political, economic, 
and financial pressure on various states, 
especially on developing countries.
 
The Ugandan diplomat emphasized -- that the blockade 
violates international law, thereby “infringing on 
Cuba’s right to fully engage with the 
international community.” 
 
Nduhuura mentioned the harm caused by this unilateral 
measure to the Cuban people, preventing them from 
enjoying - and realizing - their human rights, 
particularly their right to development.
 
“The direct and indirect damage caused to Cuba by 
the blockade is immense, affecting all essential 
sectors of the Cuban economy, particularly 
public health, nutrition, agriculture, trade, 
investment, tourism, and banking,” 
he added.
 
“Cuba’s financial transactions with third countries - are
 prohibited, and this has especially harmful effects,”
 he said, recalling that the blockade has caused 
billions in material damage to Cuba.
 
The diplomat denounced the obstacles that the 
blockade creates for Cuban development, 
including --- access to the Internet, 
interpersonal contacts, and the 
development of scientific, 
cultural, and sports
 relations.
 
“The NAM strongly condemns the inclusion of Cuba in
 the unilateral list of states that allegedly sponsor 
terrorism, drawn up by the U.S. Department of 
State as announced on January 11, 2021,” 
he also asserted.
 
 
 
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Venezuelan VP Rodriguez Meets 
With Vietnamese President 
Luong Cuong
October 29th, 12:36 pm
(teleSUR)
 
On Tuesday, Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela’s Vice President
and Oil Minister, met with Vietnam’s President
Luong Cuong.
 
They held discussions in a room at the Presidential 
Palace in Hanoi, where the figure of revolutionary 
leader Ho Chi Minh and the flags of both 
countries were displayed.
 
Rodriguez arrived in Vietnam on Monday night to 
“strengthen investment and work ties” in areas 
such as oil, agriculture, telecommunications, 
and other sectors.
 
During the visit, Venezuela and Vietnam will also 
address investment links in other fields ------ like 
construction, health, culture, and tourism, thus 
consolidating a 35-year historical relationship, 
she said.
 
On October 19, the Vice President met in Caracas with 
Vietnam’s Ambassador to Venezuela, Vu Trung My, to 
“strengthen commercial cooperation and reaffirm 
the willingness of both nations to increase 
trade exchange.”
 
Currently, Venezuela and Vietnam are working to boost
 trade based on agreements signed in April in areas 
like energy and construction.
 
Rodriguez arrived in Hanoi.. after visiting India, where
 she met with India’s Oil Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, 
to explore ways to leverage Indian companies’ 
investment in Venezuela’s energy industry.
 
 
 
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 US State Department: threatens
Georgia 
with ''consequences''
if the 
government does not 
change course
October 28th, 6:47pm
(RT.ru)
 
The US has threatened Georgia with consequences
 if the government of the republic does not 
change course.
 
This was stated by the head of the press service 
of the US State Department, Matthew Miller.
 
He noted that Washington has consistently appealed 
to the Georgian government this year "with a call to 
abandon anti-democratic actions and return to
the 
Euro-Atlantic path."
 
"We do not rule out further consequences
-------- if the 
Georgian government
does not change its course," 
TASS quoted him as saying.
 
The opposition - demanded a second 
parliamentary election at their rally.
 
Georgian President Ms. Salome Zurabishvili 
expressed hope - that Western countries 
will support the protesters expressing 
''dissatisfaction'' with the results of 
the parliamentary elections in 
the republic.
 
 
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Medvedev called the suspension and arrest
---- an appropriate response to Zurabishvili
October 28th, 6:15pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
The appropriate response --- to the actions of Georgian 
President Salome Zurabishvili, who called for protests
 and provoked popular unrest, would be her removal 
and arrest. This statement was made, on Monday,
October 28, by Deputy Chairman of the Russian 
Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev.
 
"The puppet president of Georgia --- refused to accept the
election results ------- and went against the constitution,
calling for a coup. The usual practice in such cases is 
removal from office and arrest," the politician wrote
 in the English-language account in the social 
network X (ex. Twitter).
 
Zurabishvili called on her fellow citizens to protest 
against the results of the parliamentary elections 
and said that she 'did not recognize' the results
of 
the vote the day before. Later on Monday, 
thousands of people gathered for a rally 
in Tbilisi. Zourabichvili herself arrived 
at the event. During her speech, she 
addressed the protesters, saying 
that their votes were stolen.
 
Voting in the parliamentary elections in Georgia -- took 
place on October 26. According to the CEC, the ruling 
Georgian Dream party won with more than 50% of 
the vote. 3 opposition parties - United National 
Movement, Coalition for Change and Strong 
Georgia - did not ''recognize'' the 
election results.
 
Back in late August, the press bureau of the Russian 
Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported that the 
US is very dissatisfied with the development of the 
situation in Georgia --- ahead of the parliamentary 
elections, and is hatching plans to hold a "colour 
revolution" in the country. Later, on September 
the 11th, the SVR again stated, that the US is 
going to provoke mass protests in Georgia - 
to seize power by force.
 


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Protest rally against parliamentary 
election results.. ends in Tbilisi
October 28th, 3:14pm
(TASS)
 
Opposition forces in Georgia have finished their
protest 
rally against the results of the October
26th parliamentary elections, without any
 incidents reported, a TASS 
correspondent said.
 
The rally organizers have declared the official part of 
the rally finished, with the EU anthem being played.
 
People are leaving the area, although some continue to 
congregate around the parliamentary building. Traffic 
along the nearby avenue is blocked. Police are still 
on duty.
 
A protest rally against the outcome of the October 26th 
elections to Georgia’s parliament was held in Tbilisi 
on Monday. The rally was called by President 
Salome Zourabichvili, who claims that the 
elections ''were rigged''. She... was 
supported by opposition activists.
 
Along with Zourabichvili, former President Georgy 
Margelashvili and other opposition leaders 
addressed the rally. The organizers 
have promised to announce 
further steps.
 
Georgia held its parliamentary election on Saturday --- 
with 18 parties involved, including the ruling Georgian 
Dream - Democratic Georgia party, which has been in 
power for 12 years. According to the latest data from 
the country’s Central Electoral Commission, the 
ruling party secured 54.08% of the vote, 
allowing the Georgian Dream to form 
a government independently. 
 
Additionally, the Coalition for Change (10.92%), the 
Unity - National Movement (10.12%), the Strong 
Georgia coalition (8.78%), and the Gakharia 
For Georgia party (7.76%).. have also won 
seats in parliament, while other parties 
failed to surpass the five-percent 
election threshold.
 
All the opposition parties refuse to recognize the 
election results. Moreover, the Unity - National 
Movement and the Coalition for Change, have 
promised to boycott the parliament’s work. 
 
The Strong Georgia also announced 
its decision to join the boycott.
 
 
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 The EU has put forward a number of 
conditions for issuing a 35 billion
 euro loan to Kiev
October 28th, 1:11pm
 (Izvestia.ru
 
In order to receive a 35 billion euro loan from the
EU, which is repaid with proceeds from frozen 
Russian assets, Kiev must agree to a number 
of conditions. This follows from the decree, 
which was published on October 28 in the 
official journal of the EU.
 
"A prerequisite for the allocation of a loan under the 
macro-financial assistance to Ukraine ------ is the
'continuation' of the protection and observance 
of effective democratic mechanisms, including 
the multi-party parliamentary system and the 
rule of law, as well as the guarantee of 
respect for human rights, including
 those belonging to minorities,"
 the document says.
 
Kiev will also be required to promote cooperation 
with the EU in the "restoration, reconstruction 
and modernization of the defense industry
 of Ukraine."
 
The decision to grant a loan is linked to the fulfillment 
of these conditions -- which will be monitored by the
EU Commission. If they are not met - Brussels may 
suspend the allocation of funds, cancel part of the 
tranches, or demand early repayment of the loan. 
The document will come into force, on October 
the 29th.
 
The official representative of the Russian Foreign 
Ministry, Maria Zakharova, called the loan to 
Ukraine at the expense of frozen assets of 
the Russian Federation a new fraudulent 
scheme of Brussels to appropriate 
someone else's property. 
 
She stressed, that Moscow's decisive response 
to what is happening will not be long in coming.
 
Western countries have stepped up military and 
financial support for Kiev against the backdrop 
of the Russian special operation to protect the 
Donbass -- which was announced by Russian 
President Vladimir Putin on February 24th, 
2022, after the situation in the region 
worsened --- due to shelling by the 
Ukrainian military. Soon... the EU 
approved the decision to freeze 
the assets of the Central Bank 
of the Russian Federation.
 
 
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Japan to send Ukraine $3 billion --- 
from income from Russian assets
October 28th, 12:57pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
The Japanese government will allocate $3 billion to 
Ukraine, using the proceeds from frozen assets of 
Russia. This was reported on October 28 by the 
Kyodo news agency.
 
"The Japanese government will implement a loan in the
amount of 471.9 billion yen for the support of Ukraine
- from seven developed countries (G7) - using the 
frozen assets of Russia," the publication says.
 
According to the agency, earlier this day, the leaders 
of the G7 countries adopted a document, in which 
they prescribed the amount of credit provided 
from each country.
 
Earlier.... on October the 23rd, the US President Joseph 
Biden --- announced a decision to allocate a $20 billion 
loan to Ukraine at the expense of interest from frozen 
assets of Russia. The Russian Embassy in the United 
States, in turn, called it theft.
 
On the same day, the EU Council approved the issue of 
a loan to Ukraine in the amount of €35 billion ----- paid 
from the frozen assets of Russia. The corresponding 
scheme for allocating funds to Kiev -- was approved 
by the EU (so-called) Parliament, the day before. 
 
The Council of the EU (controlled by the US) noted that 
the maximum repayment period for a loan of 35 billion 
euros issued to Kiev .......will be 45 years. It was also 
specified that this macro-financial assistance (MFA) 
loan is the EU's contribution to the G7 loan in the 
amount of up to €45 billion. The loan is 
expected to be granted to Ukraine 
by the end of 2024.
 
On October 10th, the Financial Times reported that the 
EC was forced to propose an alternative plan, to raise 
€35 billion for Kiev from the EU's general budget due 
to Hungary's disagreement with the US demand to 
extend the freeze on Russian assets. 
 
The original plan of the G7 countries, approved in June,
 implied the allocation of $50 billion (more than €46
 billion at the current exchange rate).
 
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, commenting on 
the transfer of proceeds from the immobilized 
Russian assets to Ukraine, stressed that 
these steps are illegal - and will have 
consequences.
 
 
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Political scientist -------- on
Zelensky's words 
to Modi:
Ukraine will pay for
its rudeness
by Polina Poletaeva
October 28th, 12:40pm
(RT.ru)
 
Political analyst Ivan Mezyukho in an interview with RT
 said that Vladimir Zelensky once again demonstrated 
his ignorance of the basics of geopolitics.
 
So he commented on the report that Zelensky accused 
India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, of "covert 
support" of Russia and called for abandoning
his neutrality.
 
The RT source noted that Zelensky crossed the red line
 by making an offensive statement against the head of 
the Indian government, who treated Zelensky 
"undeservedly condescendingly."
 
"It is unlikely that the Indian political elites will ignore 
this unfair Bandera slap in the face. Ukraine will pay
 for its rudeness. India is a sovereign, independent, 
developing country and can afford not to tolerate 
strange and inappropriate statements from a 
vassal of the United States of America.'' 
 
''Zelensky, by and large, once again - demonstrated his 
ignorance of the basics of geopolitics. He made a big
mistake and will bear responsibility for this mistake,"
Mezyuho is sure.
 
Earlier, Zelensky said that representatives of countries
that attended the BRICS summit in Kazan, and 
declared their neutrality --- regarding the 
conflict in Ukraine are "pro-Russian".
 
 
 
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US blockade of Cuba - is an act 
of genocide, ambassador says
October 28th, 10:22am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
The US blockade of Cuba is an act of genocide and 
today generates a severe social and economic
impact on the whole society, the Cuban 
ambassador to Panama, 
Victor Cairo said.
 
A few days before the UN General Assembly votes on a 
Cuban resolution to demand the end of the US hostility,
 the diplomat told La Estrella de Panamá newspaper 
that it is an act of war ------ in violation of 
international law.
 
The extraterritorial effects of the blockade limit Cuba’s 
commercial activity with the rest of the world and 
restrict the actions of foreign companies, he 
added on what he also considered to be 
an inhumane policy, that violates the 
sovereignty of the Cuban State and 
the United Nations Charter itself.
 
In that sense, he recalled that in 2019, after measures
 adopted by the government of ex President Donald 
Trump (2017-2021), 14 shipping companies were 
sanctioned by the United States, among them, 
five Panamanian-flagged ships to which they
 applied similar measures for carrying fuel 
to Cuba.
 
The ambassador also denounced ---- that famous 
European banks, hotel and tourism companies 
from Spain, France and Germany, among 
others, have been sanctioned for their 
business relations with Cuba.
 
It is not only the sanction, Washington instills fear to 
hinder any relationship with Cuba, he further said.
 
He also mentioned that the OFAC [Office of Foreign 
Assets Control] website lists 116 Panamanian or 
Panamanian-based companies sanctioned, 
17 of which are linked to Cuba.
 
 
 
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Electoral Court count confirms
 growth of Frente Amplio
October 28th, 10:10am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
The latest data from the Electoral Court today confirm 
the growth of the opposition Frente Amplio (FA), the 
most voted for party in the Sunday elections 
in Uruguay.
 
At the closing of the elections at 06:00 local time, and 
with 99.92 of the votes counted, the FA rose to 46.22 
percent of the vote, and was the only party to 
exceed one million votes.
 
In the first round of the 2019 elections,
 the FA obtained 39% of the ballots.
 
With such data, its presidential candidate, Yamandú 
Orsi, will go to a runoff with the standard bearer of
 the ruling National Party (PN), Álvaro Delgado, 
on November 24.
 
Delgado will have the support of the parties
 of the current government coalition.
 
The PN, of President Luis Lacalle Pou, 
has 28.15 percent of the ballots.
 
It is followed by an improved Colorado Party, with 
16.86 percentage points and 385,685 votes.
 
In Sunday’s election tally, Gustavo Salle’s Sovereign 
Identity Party (IS), which claims to be anti-system 
and even opposes vaccines and the UN 
Sustainable Development Goals, 
came out surprisingly stronger.
 
 
 
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Majority of U.S. Citizens Support 
Abolishing Electoral College
October 28th, 10:03am
(teleSUR)
 
A PRC survey shows that 63 percent of US citizens 
favoured a direct popular vote for the nation’s 
president, over the College.
 
According to a flurry of recent public polls, the majority
of US citizens favored abolishing the Electoral College 
for the presidential election - a mechanism that made
the United States’ executive president be indirectly 
elected via a group of presidential electors... 
instead of being decided by the voters.
 
The Pew Research Centre survey released last month 
indicated that 63% of US citizens favored a direct 
popular vote for the nation’s president -- over the
Electoral College, with about 80% of Democrats 
and 47% of Republicans in favor of doing away 
with the process.
 
The Public Policy Institute of California’s October poll... 
also showed that seven out of 10 voters in California, 
the most populous state of the country wanted the
Electoral College abolished. The University of 
Massachusetts Amherst League of Women 
Votes (UMass Amherst) poll - published on 
Friday shows 6 out of 10 US women favor 
the abolition of the Electoral College.
 
“The Electoral College, is an outdated, racist relic, with 
harmful implications --- for all voters,” said Celina 
Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters,
 in a statement. “So, it is no surprise that 
women are advocating for a more 
representative system ------- that 
prioritizes..... the power of the 
people. Voters, not politically
motivated electors, must 
choose the president.”
 
No surprise there, since states whose electoral votes
 can swing the election... despite losing the national 
vote tend to be Republican. Donald Trump’s 2016 
victory... despite losing the popular vote by a 
significant margin fueled public debate on 
the Electoral College’s legitimacy and 
underscored the reason, for many, 
why it has to be repealed.
 
For over two centuries, the U.S. Electoral College has 
decided presidential elections, yet a majority of 
US citizens now prefer a shift to a popular vote 
system that guarantees a democracy based 
on “One person, One vote.”
 
The Electoral College works by assigning each state 
a number of “electors” based on how many 
congressional representatives it has. 
 
Total electoral votes add up to 538, with most states 
awarding all their votes.. to the candidate who wins
 that state in the popular vote. The Candidate who 
receives 270 electoral votes wins the presidency.
 
Battleground “swing” states like Arizona, Michigan 
and Pennsylvania received disproportionate clout, 
reinforcing the importance of a few decisive 
regions in determining the outcome, which 
many feel undermines democratic rule.
 
The roots of the Electoral College go back to the U.S. 
Constitution’s framers --- who sought to balance the 
influence of large and small states and prevent 
the dominance of heavily populated regions.
 
However, currently, critics argue that small states 
received disproportionate power, which has led 
to outcomes that reflect the preferences of a 
minority, rather than the broader electorate. 
 
Moreover, such demographic and economic imbalances
 could lead to repeated situations where the popular 
vote winner does not win the presidency, fueling 
distrust in the electoral process and 
political unrest.
 
The system has led to controversies in close elections 
---- particularly, such as in 1824, 1876, and 2000. Each 
time, the candidate with the popular vote advantage 
was either narrowly elected by Congress, or lost 
--- due to the Electoral College.
 
An additional issue lies with “faithless electors” ---- who 
occasionally vote contrary to their state’s popular vote 
since they are not required to follow their state voters. 
 
This gives a huge amount of power to a tiny 
handful of people — the opposite of the 
general election’s purpose.
 
“For much of the nation’s history... the Electoral College 
was an afterthought ---- and viewed as a unique quirk in 
what otherwise was a democratic system of elections” 
said Tatishe Nteta, provost professor of political 
science at UMass Amherst and director of
 the poll published on Friday.
 
“In recent years --- with increasingly close presidential 
elections ---- we have seen the Electoral College take 
centre stage in selecting the nation’s next president 
as winners of the popular vote in 2000 and 2016 
failed to secure enough Electoral College votes 
to become president,” he noted.
 
Historically, US citizens have supported eliminating the 
Electoral College. In the 1960s, over half favored this 
change, and that number increased to 75% in the 
1980s. Reforming the system is challenging 
because it would require a constitutional 
amendment, or a novel approach 
like the National Popular Vote 
Interstate Compact (NPVIC).
 
The NPVIC, supported by 15 states and Washington 
D.C., would require participating states to allocate
 their electors to the national popular vote winner 
if the compact reaches a majority threshold of 
270 electoral votes. While this approach 
bypasses some legislative hurdles - it 
faces potential legal challenges and 
relies on continued support 
from states.
 
“Using a popular vote system is the only way we can 
uphold our democratic values, reflect the people’s
 will, and ensure fair representation in U.S. 
presidential elections,” said Kevin K., 
a university economics major.
 
 
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Uruguay: Leftist Candidate Calls on 
Citizens for a Final Push Ahead of 
Runoff Election
October 28th, 9:51am
 
‘Let’s go all out for that final effort over these next
 27 days, more motivated than ever,’ Orsi said.
 
On Sunday, the Broad Front (FA) candidate 
celebrated preliminary presidential 
election results with thousands 
of supporters.
 
With more than 90% of votes counted by the Electoral 
Court, Partido Nacional candidate Álvaro Delgado 
and Broad Front leftist candidate Yamandu Orsi 
will face off in the second round of the 
presidential election on 
November 24. 
 
Upon learning the preliminary results of the election
 process, candidate Orsi asked his supporters for 
“one last push” ahead of the second round.
 
“Let’s go all out for that final effort over these next 27 
days, more motivated than ever, standing taller than 
ever, comrades,” Orsi declared, voicing his support
 for “healthy and respectful electoral competition.”
 
Orsi celebrated the preliminary results with thousands 
of his supporters, affirming that his political group, 
the Frente Amplio, was the most voted for party 
in the elections.
 
Meanwhile, ruling party candidate Álvaro Delgado 
asserted that the governing coalition... was the 
most-voted for political project in the election,
highlighting that the coalition forces would 
build towards another victory on 
November 24.
 
Delgado addressed his supporters accompanied by the
 candidates from the coalition’s other parties: Andrés 
Ojeda (Colorado Party), Guido Manini Ríos (Cabildo 
Abierto), Pablo Mieres (Partido Independiente), and 
Eduardo Lust (Partido Constitucional Ambientalista).
 
“Look, the polls have spoken; Uruguay expressed itself 
through democracy and freedom. Tonight Uruguay has 
shown that the coalition is the most-voted for political 
project in our country,” declared the Partido 
Nacional candidate.
 
With 91.13 percent of votes counted, Broad Front has 
accumulated 949,983 ballots of the 2,217,473 cast, 
National Party has 592,677, and Colorado Party 
has 353,422.
 
 
 
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Imedi exit poll: The Georgian Dream party won
about 56.1% of the vote in the elections
October 26th, 5:20pm
(RT.ru)
 
This is evidenced by the exit poll data 
of the government TV channel, Imedi.
 
The second place, according to exit polls,
 is occupied by the Coalition for Change 
(12.6%).
 
The United National Movement party.... which 
is part of the Unity-National Movement union 
...is gaining 11.6%. In fourth place.... is the 
Strong Georgia coalition, which has 
7%.
 
As of 16:00 Moscow time, the turnout for 
the parliamentary elections in Georgia 
was 50.6%.
 
 
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Lula Faked Accident to Not 
Attend the Brics Summit, 
Venezuela’s AG Says
October 26th, at 1:06pm
 
Tarek William Saab, Attorney General of Venezuela 
accused this Saturday the president of Brazil, Luiz 
Inácio Lula da Silva, to use the accident he had a 
week ago to lie to the BRICS Summit -- and thus 
veto the Caribbean nation’s entry to the group.
 
“Direct and close sources from Brazil - inform me that 
President Lula da Silva ------- manipulated an alleged 
accident to use it as an alibi in order not to attend 
the recent BRICS Summit,” said Saab about Lula’s 
absence at the BRICS meeting --- after an alleged 
accident, he had a week ago, in which he struck 
the back of his head, after falling at the official 
residence of the Presidency.
 
The Venezuelan General Prosecutor added -- in a 
statement spread on Saturday that that version 
was nothing more than a deception... to carry 
out the veto against Venezuela, “evading its 
responsibility to President Putin, the other 
attending leaders --- and, in particular, 
President Nicolás Maduro Moros.”
 
Saab stated that which ran with much force as a 
rumour, seems to be corroborated by the video 
released yesterday by the Brazil’s Presidency, 
where the president Lula looks healthy, using 
his faculties..... “acting with total cynicism
while there is great discomfort in the Latin
American 
left & revolutionary movements
of the world - by 
the unworthy, nefarious
performance of its 
government at that
Summit --- by vetoing and 
attacking 
Venezuela in a cowardly way, &
obeying 
the instructions of
our 
peoples’ historical
enemies.”
 
On October the 24th, Venezuela rejected Brazil’s 
veto to prevent its entry into the BRICS group,
and denounced - that the Brazilian Foreign 
Ministry’s representation, led by Brazil's
Ambassador, Eduardo Paes Saboia had
“decided to maintain the veto ----- that 
Bolsonaro applied to Venezuela, for 
years -------- reproducing the hatred,
exclusion & intolerance promoted 
from Western power centres -- to 
prevent, for now --- the entry of 
Bolívar’s homeland, into 
this organization.”
 
Although during the summit Venezuela received 
support from several participating countries, to
formalize its entry into the bloc, the Bolivarian 
nation rejects the veto --- as it constitutes an 
aggression towards Venezuela and reflects 
current geopolitical tensions, where 
Western powers attempt to limit 
Venezuelan influence.
 
Venezuela also highlighted the Venezuelan people’s
indignation  ------ at this “inexplicable and immoral
aggression”
------ and reaffirmed Venezuela’s 
commitment to self-determination and 
the sovereign equality of states.
 
Despite not achieving inclusion in BRICS, Maduro 
expressed optimism about the future, stating 
that “a new world has been born” and that
Venezuela remains part of a free world - 
without hegemonies.
 
 
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China is going to create more
 than 12 million jobs in 2024
October 25th, 3:10pm
(trud.ru)
 
China will continue to improve policy measures aimed
at prioritizing employment. This --- was stated by the 
press service of the Ministry of Human Resources 
and Social Security of the People's Republic of 
China, as reported by the Xinhua 
news Agency.
 
According to the representative of the department, 
Chen Yongjia, the Chinese authorities have set a 
goal to create more than 12 million new jobs by 
the end of 2024. According to him, to achieve 
this goal, the ministry will launch campaigns 
to create jobs in key sectors, such as 
advanced manufacturing and the
 "silver" economy.
 
At the same time, the official noted, such measures 
as reducing taxes and fees, as well as subsidies 
to stabilize employment... reducing the rates of 
unemployment insurance premiums, insurance 
reimbursements and subsidies for vocational 
training, and creating educational centres – 
including in the digital and green economy
sectors --- will be used to the maximum.
 
He added... that the Ministry will provide special 
assistance to unemployed university graduates 
and encourage employers to offer them 
internship opportunities to ensure 
overall stability in youth 
employment.
 
According to official data, from January to September 
of this year ---- about 10.5 million jobs were created in 
cities and urban-type towns in China. During this time
 the Chinese government has provided more than 150 
billion yuan (about $ 21.1 billion) to businesses and 
workers --- to support employment.
 
 
 
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Nabiullina spoke about the Central 
Bank's goal to keep inflation
at 4%
by Elmira Aliveya
October 25th, 3:10pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
 
The Bank of Russia aims to reach the level of 4% 
inflation, in early 2026. This was announced by 
the Chair of the Central Bank Elvira Nabiullina 
at a press conference following the meeting 
of the Board of Directors of the regulator.
 
Last year, Central Bank analysts predicted 5.1% 
inflation by the end of 2024, and in 2025 they 
lowered the forecast to 4%. It is also noted, 
that analysts have already modeled a plan 
for tightening monetary policy, & lowered 
inflation expectations. It is necessary, 
in order for inflation ------- to return
to the target. 
 
Regulators also expect that in 2025 it 
will be possible to reduce annual 
inflation to 4.5-5%.
 
Previously, KP.RU said that the Central Bank held
 a regular meeting of the Board of Directors on 
monetary policy. The Central Bank raised its 
key rate to a record 21% per annum on 
Friday, October 25th.
 
 
 
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Mearsheimer: BRICS summit showed
 that Putin wins in all directions
by Sergey Gapchuk
October 25th, 3:03pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
 
Russian President Vladimir Putin --- is gaining the upper 
hand over the West, he overcomes sanctions and wins 
in the conflict in Ukraine, US political scientist and 
expert on international relations, Professor John 
Mearsheimer said, in an interview with the
Judging Freedom YouTube channel.
 
"Everything that is happening is yet another proof 
that Putin wins, he wins on sanctions, he wins
on 
the battlefield, he is not an outcast,"
the expert stressed.
 
He noted that the US attempt to isolate Putin at the 
international level and turn him into a pariah has 
categorically failed. An example of this failure 
was the BRICS summit, which was attended 
by leaders of various countries, including 
India, the professor noted.
 
According to him, BRICS is an impressive institution 
that demonstrates that it will become more 
impressive over time. 
 
Mischimer concluded that this is bad news for 
the United States ...and good news for Putin.
 
As the KP website wrote earlier -- John Mearsheimer, 
following the BRICS summit in Kazan - said that the 
US, NATO and EU had not achieved their main goal
- to turn Russia, and its President, Vladimir Putin, 
into a pariah in the international arena. 
 
The expert stressed that the professor also pointed 
out that the White House's policy on Ukraine was 
a complete failure. The Kiev regime is on the 
verge of collapse, European economies 
have gone into a deep depression... 
and the United States itself is far 
from in the best economic and 
political condition as a result 
of the decisions taken by 
the US administration.
 
Back in August, John Mearsheimer noted that Vladimir 
Putin is well aware that the United States and other 
Western countries have already exhausted their 
resources of military assistance to the Armed 
Forces of Ukraine and will not be able to 
have a serious impact on changing 
the course of hostilities in the 
special operation zone.


 
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Nicaragua's Vice President ----- calls 
US and NATO enemies of humanity
October 25th, 2:34pm
(Izvestia.ru)
 
Russia is fighting fascism, while the United States and 
NATO have become "enemies of humanity." This was 
announced on October 24 by the Vice-President of 
Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo.
 
The politician -------- whose words are quoted by the 
official portal 19Digital, stressed the importance 
of Nicaragua's participation in the BRICS 
summit in Kazan and called the event 
itself --- important for promoting 
multipolarity, fair trade - and 
international cooperation. 
 
In addition, the Vice President thanked 
Russian President Vladimir Putin for 
inviting her to the summit.
 
"At this very important meeting -- we recognized the 
great battle that the Russian Federation is waging 
against fascism -- which is financed, armed and
promoted by who? The United States, which, 
unfortunately for the whole world, is the 
enemy of humanity, the United States 
and NATO," Murillo said.
 
She pointed out that Nicaragua ----- "deeply rejects" the
 unilateral sanctions that the United States imposes on
 its Western allies - because it is "illegal aggression." 
 
The Latin American state, according to Murillo, is 
fighting against imperialists and colonialists.
 
The Vice President noted - that Russia and China play a
 fundamental role in the world and develop cooperation 
for the development of the world, based on the 
principles of respectful solidarity.
 
"Russia will do everything to stop 
- and finally eradicate - Nazism".
 
Vladimir Putin on the day of the 80th anniversary of 
the liberation of Leningrad recalled the genocide 
during the war. 
 
Earlier, on October 11, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei 
Lavrov said that the countries of the EU) and NATO 
again turned to Nazi ideas, by supporting the 
Kiev regime. The Minister stressed, that
 this is a dangerous process.
 
Earlier, on June 12, Lavrov pointed out that because of 
the actions of the United States and its allies in the 
world, there was a threat of a revival of Nazism.
The West stirs up such sentiments --- and 
uses it against Russia.
 
The BRICS 2024 Summit was held in
 Kazan from October 22 to 24, 2024.
 
BRICS is an interstate association of countries. 
Prior to that, the summit at the level of the 
heads of its member states was held in 
Johannesburg in August 2023.
 
As a result... the BRICS members decided on an historic 
expansion. From January 1, 2024, Brazil, Russia, India,
China and South Africa; were joined by Egypt, Iran,
Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates.
 


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Cuba and Bolivia Are Honoured to 
Join BRICS as Partner Countries
October 25th, 10:52am
(teleSUR)
 
In the past year, over 26 countries have 
also requested to join this economic 
cooperation group.
 
On Friday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said 
his nation feels honoured to have been included 
as a partner country of BRICS, an economic 
cooperation group led by Brazil, Russia, 
India, China, and South Africa.
 
“Cuba --- is honoured to join BRICS as a partner country. 
These five letters represent a great hope for the Global 
South countries in the challenging journey toward a 
more just, democratic, equitable, and sustainable 
international order,” he said, through 
social media.
 
“Cuba reaffirms its interest and commitment to join and
 work alongside the BRICS members --- in defense of 
multilateralism, peace, international law, and the 
development of an agenda of cooperation that 
addresses the Global South’s priorities,” 
stated Cuban Foreign Affairs Minister 
Bruno Rodriguez.
 
Previously, participants at the BRICS Summit held 
in Kazan, adopted a resolution incorporating 13 
nations as BRICS partners, although this does 
not mean they are yet full-fledged members.
 
On Thursday, Bolivian President Luis Arce also
 expressed his satisfaction with the inclusion 
of his nation as a BRICS partner.
 
“We have made significant efforts and advances with 
the perspective of becoming a full BRICS member, a 
bloc that advances each day in consolidating a new 
multipolar world --- based on brotherhood, inclusion,
cooperation, and mutual benefit, in the framework 
of respect for sovereignty and self-determination 
of peoples,” he said.
 
“This step represents the most important achievement 
of our foreign policy, with results that will have a 
multidimensional character, covering matters 
related to geopolitics, culture, the economy, 
finance, and trade. This contributes... to 
advancing our objectives of economic 
growth with industrialization and 
income redistribution,” Arce 
pointed out.
 
Over the past year, BRICS has significantly expanded 
its membership --- adding full members such as the 
United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia. 

More than 26 countries have also requested 
to join this economic cooperation group.
 
 These 13 countries -- received 
BRICS partner country status:
 
Turkey, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, 
Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Indonesia, 
Malaysia, Nigeria, Thailand, 
Uganda and Vietnam.



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Vulin: Belgrade considers realistic 
a referendum on joining BRICS 
or the EU
October 24th, 10:23pm
(RT.ru)
 
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Vulin said in
 an interview with TASS.. that Belgrade considers it 
realistic to hold a referendum on joining BRICS
 or the EU within two to three years.
 
The politician noted that earlier the only opportunity for 
Serbia was only the European Union, but today BRICS 
is becoming increasingly popular among Serbs 
and in general in Serbia.
 
"Now BRICS has become a real alternative for us, and 
a realistic one at that. I believe that within two, 
maximum three years we will have to make 
a decision --- on what we want: the 
EU or BRICS," TASS quoted
 Vulin as saying.
 
According to him, this decision will be made by 
the citizens of Serbia during the referendum.
 
Earlier, Vulin, in an interview with RT, said that the 
attractiveness of joining BRICS is related to the 
economy. In addition, he called BRICS 
the hope of humanity.
 
 
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Foreign Minister: Saudi Arabia will
continue 
to strengthen relations
with BRICS
October 24th, 7:43pm
(RT.ru)
 
Saudi Foreign Minister, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, said 
that the kingdom will continue to strengthen relations 
and expand cooperation with BRICS.
 
This is stated.... in the statement of the Saudi Foreign 
Ministry following the participation of Prince Faisal 
in the outreach/BRICS Plus meeting in Kazan.
 
"His Highness the Minister confirmed that the kingdom will
continue to strengthen its partnership with the 
BRICS
group and expand the horizons of 
cooperation in all
areas, striving 
to achieve development and
prosperity at the 
international level," 
TASS quotes the message.
 
 
 
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Third day of the BRICS Summit: 
a big family on the road to 
a just world
October 24th, 7:03pm
(DAN news agency)
 
The sixteenth BRICS summit in Kazan...... has officially 
ended. The leaders of the participating countries and 
the states closest to the union held several meetings 
today..... where they exchanged assessments on the 
current situation in the world, with an emphasis on 
security. Donetsk News Agency has collected the
main topics of the main international event of 
this year.
 
BRICS Plus/Outreach format
 
This format includes countries that are not part of the 
association.. or are located in close proximity to the 
participants. Representatives of the CIS countries, 
Asia, Africa and Latin America, were invited to
 the meeting.
 
Vladimir Putin suggested discussing the situation in 
the world with an emphasis on security and the 
situation in the Middle East... which "gives 
pain in the heart of the vast majority of 
people on the planet." 
 
As the head of state noted, Russia is ready to offer the 
world an initiative on the organization of equal and 
indivisible security in Eurasia, which can only be
 created together.
 
The participants.. also touched upon other difficult 
topics. We expectedly touched upon the situation 
around Ukraine. The leaders of the two countries
 have once again come to the conclusion that the 
Ukrainian crisis must be resolved through 
dialogue and diplomacy. 
 
On this track, Russia also positively notes the efforts of
 China and Brazil, which previously presented a peace 
plan at the UN General Assembly, and in general, is 
grateful to everyone who is ready to help.
 
The leaders of the two countries, did not have enough 
time to fully express themselves -- so they continued
their conversation... at a working breakfast without 
cameras. Not even a single summing-up material 
will be enough to cover all that the BRICS 
representatives talked about. 
 
Nevertheless, the general conclusion of the meeting, is 
that unification is one big family that strives for a world 
where the opinions, interests, sovereignty, culture, and 
religion of each of the peoples will be taken into
 account. So far, as it was stated; ''they'' -- are 
trying to prevent this.
 
Press conference
 
The key event of the day was the press conference of 
the Russian president, which was attended by about 
300 media representatives, including those from 
unfriendly countries.
 
The President praised the organization of the summit, 
noting that the new participants -- Egypt, Iran, the 
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia 
----- have already understood the advantages of 
the association, where you can work together 
on the basis of mutual respect. 
 
The two leaders agreed to expand their partnership in
 three main areas: politics, trade and culture. A new 
format of participation for 13 partner countries 
was also agreed, which will serve as a kind 
of filter on the way to fully-fledged 
BRICS membership.
 
Putin spoke openly not only about what was achieved 
- or failed to be achieved - in BRICS, but also, 
traditionally ---- gave detailed answers on 
all issues on the international agenda, 
including - the situation in Ukraine: 
"Threatening Russia is pointless, 
because it only cheers us up."
 
For foreign guests..... the President explained where the 
roots of the Ukrainian crisis come from and also spoke
about the latest data..... from the special military
operation zone, and the Kursk region ----- which 
Kiev attacked in early August: Russian troops 
are confidently advancing in all directions.... 
and Ukraine's losses ---- in the Kursk region, 
for more than a month ------ reached 26,000
militants. Putin also said that at present, 
Russian forces - are eliminating a large 
group of the Armed Forces of Ukraine 
that was previously blocked.
 
Despite the losses, Kiev is ready to continue senseless 
provocations ---- in order to justify assistance from the 
Americans before the US elections. Thus, the Kiev 
regime is determined... to influence the results 
of the vote.
 
It also became known that Moscow recently received 
a proposal from the Turkish side to consider the 
possibility of new peace talks. However, 
Zelensky refused as soon as Putin 
accepted the offer. "We told the 
Turks:  'Guys ------ thank you, of 
course, for your participation, 
but you will first deal with 
your customers.... then, 
whether they want it 
or not, let them say 
so directly...''' the 
President said.
 
According to Putin, the Kiev authorities are irrational 
.....and do not want to negotiate..... because they 
understand that they will have to lift martial 
law and hold elections. 
 
During the conversation, the Head of the Russian state
 closed the topic and clearly outlined the interests of 
the Russian Federation. "We are ready to consider 
any options for peace agreements based on the 
realities on the ground, and we are not ready 
for anything else," he said.
 
Leaderboards' ratings
 
The leaders of the BRICS countries and invited 
representatives of other countries thanked 
Vladimir Putin, for the high level of 
organization of the summit 
in Kazan.
 
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the 
summit the most successful, highlighting Russia's 
chairmanship. "This time, in Kazan -- new BRICS 
member countries took part in the work of the 
association. BRICS has become stronger,"
 the South African leader stated.
 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi: "BRICS has 
a huge potential to make our planet better and 
more sustainable. This summit, is special."
 
Chinese President Xi Jinping: "Thank you to President 
Putin and the Russian government for organizing this 
BRICS leaders' dialogue. We must lead reforms to
 create a fair system of global governance."
 
The presidency of the association.. is transferred from 
the Russian Federation... to the Federative Republic 
of Brazil. Putin expressed readiness to assist the
Republic in further work and implementation of 
all the provisions of the Kazan Declaration.
 
 

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UN Secretary General Guterres: 
BRICS will play an important 
role in global security
by Sergey Kudrin
October 24th, 11:16am
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
 
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who is taking 
part in the BRICS summit in Kazan, which is chaired 
by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the whole 
of Russia, commented on the role of the 
association on the world stage. 
 
According to him, BRICS can play a key
 role in shaping global security.
 
"We believe in BRICS --- and that the community can play
 an important role in achieving the goals set (for global 
development and security - ed.)," Guterres said, on
the 
sidelines of the BRICS summit.
 
At the same time, Guterres stressed that -- although the
UN needs reforms and modernization, the values of the 
Charter of the United Nations will remain inviolable. It 
is necessary -- to defend the rule of law, sovereignty 
and independence of all States without exception,
 and BRICS is the organization that can achieve 
such goals.
 
 
 
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Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Vulin: 
I am ready to give my life --- to 
preserve relations with the 
Russian Federation
by Maria Mamaeva
October 24th 11:15am
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
 
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin said 
that he is ready to give his life to preserve the
 country's relations with Russia. He said 
this in an interview for the TASS 
news agency.
 
As the Serbian politician stressed, he is very proud of 
his relations with the Russian Federation. Vulin said 
that Russia and Serbia.. should move towards a
rapprochement, since the development of 
mutual ties, works for the benefit of 
both countries.
 
"I will fight for them (relations with Russia - ed.) until 
the last day of my life. And, if it costs me my life, 
then this, is not a very high price," the Deputy 
Prime Minister of Serbia said -- answering a 
question about threats against his person 
and fears for his life.
 
Previously KP.RU reported on the statement of 
Alexander Vulin - that the Serbian leadership 
is very satisfied with the quality of military 
equipment purchased from Russia and is 
ready to continue purchasing it.
 
 
 
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Sun rising from East, truly setting
 in the West  ---- Iran FM says
after BRICS summit
October 24th, 9:20am
 (PressTV)


Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has 
underscored the growing power of the 
BRICS group of countries that has 
overshadowed that of the West, 
at the conclusion of the bloc's
 16th annual summit.


"Main takeaway: the sun is rising from the East, and 
truly setting in the West," he said in an X post on 
Thursday, a day after BRICS leaders issued a
 joint declaration at the end of their 
meeting in Russia's Kazan.


Araqchi, who accompanied President Masoud 
Pezeshkian on his trip to Russia to attend the 
BRICS summit, also hailed the Iranian chief 
executive's "fruitful engagement" with 
world leaders on the sidelines of 
the event.


The BRICS group of fast-developing economies 
initially consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, 
China, and South Africa.


This year, it was expanded to include Iran, Egypt, 
the UAE and Ethiopia --- as new members.


The group promotes a multipolar world order and is 
often seen as an alternative to Western economic 
and political hegemony. 


Also speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the top
Iranian diplomat - said BRICS is turning into a 
new power bloc in the international arena, 
consisting of the countries that oppose 
unilateralism and seek a fairer world 
system free of the monopoly of 
Western institutions.


"With the help of non-Western states and those of 
the so-called Global South, the BRICS countries 
----- are seeking to have their own voice in 
international relations and systems ----- 
and get rid of the sheer unilateralism 
pursued by the US and other 
Western countries," 
he added.


In their declaration at the end of the Kazan summit, 
the BRICS leaders.... expressed deep concern over 
the harmful impact of illegal, unilateral sanctions 
on the global economy, noting that they 
"negatively affect" economic growth, 
energy, and food security, and 
exacerbate world poverty 
& environmental needs.


The BRICS summit began on Tuesday. The main 
BRICS meeting took place on Wednesday while 
outreach/BRICS Plus sessions are scheduled 
for Thursday, the final day of the event.




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Vietnam keen to boost strategic
 partnership with Malaysia
October 24th, 8:29am
 (Prensa Latina) 
 
Vietnamese Parliament Speaker Tran Thanh Manh, has 
expressed Vietnam's interest in boosting the strategic 
partnership with Malaysia --- to make it deeper, more 
substantive and more effective.
 
Vietnam’s National Assembly is willing to create all 
favorable conditions for cooperation between the 
two countries, Thanh Manh said upon receiving 
Malaysian House of Representatives Speaker 
Tan Sri Dato’ Johari Bin Abdul.
 
The potential for collaboration between the two 
countries is still great ---- said the Vietnamese 
authority, who recommended strengthening 
it in the fields of investment, technology, 
tourism, trade and energy, in order to 
expand the commercial space and 
maximize.... the comparative 
advantages of each side.
 
Thanh Manh also called upon support for training 
Vietnamese localities and companies on the 
production and certification processes of 
Halal products and for further facilitating 
the import of these goods from Vietnam. 
 
He also suggested studying.. and proceeding to open 
more direct flights connecting famous places in the 
two nations, contributing to promoting trade and 
tourism --- as well as promoting cooperation 
programs in training and human resource 
development in areas where both sides 
have strengths and needs.
 
Regarding legislative cooperation, Thanh Manh 
advocated... increasing contacts between the 
two countries’ organs and the Parliamentary 
Friendship Groups to exchange professional
experiences in the fields of legislation, 
supervision ---- and important 
decision-making.
 
The Malaysian House of Representatives Speaker is 
on a working visit from October 22nd to 25th with
 the goal of strengthening cooperation with the 
National Assembly of Vietnam.
 
 
 
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Indian PM calls 
BRICS Summit 
productive
October 24th, 8:22am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the 16th
 BRICS Summit, which took place in Kazan, Russia, as 
very productive, and appreciated the meetings 
he held with several world leaders.
 
In a comment on social media after his return to Delhi, 
the head of government also thanked President 
Vladimir Putin, the Russian people and 
government, for their hospitality.
 
The Indian Foreign Ministry issued a statement - saying
 that the dignitaries of the BRICS member nations 
held productive discussions on strengthening
 multilateralism, the fight against terrorism, 
promoting economic growth, seeking 
sustainable development and 
addressing the concerns 
of the Global South.
 
Speaking at the event, the Indian Prime Minister said 
there are high expectations -- of the positive role to 
be played by the BRICS as a diverse and inclusive 
platform... in the face of current challenges for 
humanity, and called on the group to adopt 
a people-centred approach to address 
issues such as wars, economic 
uncertainty, climate change 
and terrorism. 
 
He also stressed the need ---- for an early adoption of a 
Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism 
at the United Nations to combat the threat and called
 for taking into account the hopes, aspirations and 
expectations of countries in the Global South.
 
Modi stressed the need to prioritize small and medium
-scale industries, and assured that the bloc’s startup 
forum, an Indian initiative to be launched this year, 
will add significant value to the BRICS 
economic agenda.
 
The head of government spoke with several of his 
peers from BRICS member countries and nations 
invited to the event. Among his meetings, the 
Indian press... particularly highlights those 
held by the Prime Minister with President 
Vladimir Putin, with whom he reviewed 
an extensive agenda ---- that included 
trade, the economy, energy, defense, 
connectivity, education, and ties 
between peoples.
 
The Indian PM and the Chinese president -- expressed 
their satisfaction with the recent agreement between
the two countries --- for the complete disengagement 
and resolution of problems in the border territories, 
and agreed that stable, predictable and friendly 
bilateral relations between India and China 
will have a positive impact on regional 
and global peace and prosperity.
 
 
 
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Bolivian and Russian presidents 
held talks at BRICS Summit
Kazan, Russia 
October 24th, 8:14am
(Prensa Latina) 
 
The presidents of Bolivia and Russia, Luis Arce and 
Vladimir Putin, respectively, held bilateral talks
 in the context of the 16th BRICS Summit.
 
Sources from the Bolivian Foreign Ministry stated that 
the leaders discussed -- collaboration in nuclear 
technology, contracts related to lithium, 
climate issues and educational 
cooperation.
 
On July 12th, 2023, during the 15th Summit in 
Johannesburg, South Africa... Arce officially 
expressed, in a message to the leaders of
the quintet of founding nations, Bolivia’s 
willingness to be part of the bloc, and 
advocated for.... “complementarity, 
solidarity, inclusion, consensus, 
mutually beneficial cooperation,
respect for the sovereignty and 
self-determination of peoples.” 
 
He also called for the predominance of “horizontal 
multilateralism, seeking that the presence and
 interests of emerging economies --- play a 
decisive role on international stages.”
 
In his speech, the president pointed out that the 
expansion of this group of countries will allow 
nations to access international markets 
without the need to compromise their 
dignity, without political conditions - 
sanctions or militaristic intimidation.
 
 “We firmly believe that the incorporation of Bolivia into
 the BRICS would be mutually beneficial, due to the 
concurrence in strategic areas, such as energy, 
natural resources, agriculture, food production 
for export, science and technology,” he said.
 
Arce added that this step will provide new approaches 
to cooperation, financing and strategic investments 
in critical infrastructure for integration, given 
Bolivia’s privileged geographical position 
and its status as the world’s leading 
lithium reserve.
 
The meeting of the bloc began last Tuesday, 
addressing an agenda that includes issues 
of politics and security, the economy
and 
finance, and cultural and 
humanitarian contacts.
 
On Wednesday, it was announced ---- that 13 countries 
were accepted as members of the group as partners 
(not yet full members): Algeria, Belarus, Bolivia,
Cuba, 
Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia,
Nigeria, 
Thailand, Turkey, Uganda, 
Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
 
 
 
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Cuba --------- Raúl Castro meets with 
high-ranking Chinese party official
October 24th, 3:46am
 (Prensa Latina) 
 
The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Raúl Castro, 
received Li Shulei, member of the Political 
Bureau and the Secretariat and head of 
the Propaganda Department of the 
Central Committee of the 
Communist Party of 
China (CPC) ...on 
Wednesday.
 
During the meeting, they addressed the excellent state 
of inter-party relations and the importance of the 
mechanism of theoretical seminars - for 
the exchange of experiences in the 
processes of building socialism.
 
The Cuban leader sent a warm greeting to the general 
secretary of the Communist Party and president of 
the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, whom 
he thanked for his strong stand of solidarity for 
Cuba, in these complex times, due to the 
intensification of the US blockade.
 
On Tuesday, Li Shulei met with PCC First Secretary
 Miguel Díaz-Canel, who stressed that this visit 
“ratifies the importance that both parties 
grant - to the exchange of high-level 
political delegations - because it 
is a milestone in strengthening 
our historic relations.”
 
The Chinese party leader will stay in Cuba until 
Thursday. He is accompanied... by a broad 
representation of CPC officials, as well
as experts from various research 
centres in his country.
 
 
 
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Maduro arrives in Kazan
 for BRICS summit
October 22nd, 7:39pm
(RT.ru)
 
Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, 
arrived in Kazan for the BRICS summit.
 
This is reported by TASS.
 
His plane landed at the international 
airport at about 21:30 Moscow time.
 
Maduro was met by Prime Minister of the 
Republic of Tatarstan Alexey Pesoshin 
and other Russian officials.
 
Earlier... at a concert for the heads of delegations 
of BRICS member states in Kazan, the orchestra
 played the Russian folk song "Kalinka".
 
 
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The Indian Foreign Ministry denied 
information about the country's 
disagreement with the 
BRICS expansion
by Sergey Gapchuk
October 22nd, 5:41pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
 
Such statements - are completely inappropriate 
and erroneous, the Indian Foreign Ministry said.
 
First Deputy Foreign Minister of India, Vikram Misri,
called inappropriate --- the statement that the 
country is allegedly against the expansion 
of BRICS.
 
"There was a question, if I understand you correctly, 
that there is an impression that India opposes the 
expansion of BRICS. I think this is a completely 
inappropriate and erroneous impression," 
he said.
 
Misri recalled that in 2023, when the BRICS was 
expanding, India was at the very centre of this 
process and very closely participated in it.
 
The diplomat stressed -- that the very fact that almost
 every country that joined BRICS last year expressed 
its gratitude to India for the role that Delhi played, 
only shows their position on the expansion 
of BRICS.
 
As the KP website wrote, on the eve of the start of the
 BRICS summit in Kazan, the US Bloomberg agency, 
citing some anonymous Indian officials --- stated 
that the Indian authorities allegedly do not like 
the idea of turning the BRICS into a coalition 
directed against the United States, where 
Moscow and Beijing will allegedly set 
the tone. The publication claimed - 
that New Delhi allegedly opposes 
further expansion of the BRICS, 
which other founding countries 
such as Brazil & South Africa, 
agree with. 
 
In addition, according to the agency, such an initiative 
is completely rejected by the United Arab Emirates, 
which joined the union on the eve, and which 
has good relations with the West.
 
 
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Putin bets on BRICS and wins: 
the main meanings of the 
first day of the summit 
in Kazan
by Oleg Adamovich
October 22nd, 3:25pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
 
The BRICS summit kicked off in Kazan on Tuesday. 
 
This year, Russia was chairing the organization, so
it was an honour to bring all the leaders together. 
Several dozen leaders of the countries have 
flown to Tatarstan for economic talks.
 
At the airport, all guests were greeted with Russian loaf
and Tatar chak-chak. Politicians reacted 
differently, to
the treat. Chinese President 
Xi Jinping tasted the loaf
first, then the 
chak-chak. Indian Prime Minister Modi, 
thanked the greeting at the airport, but did not try
the goodies. South 
African President Ramaphosa 
received a master class on chak-chak tasting
from the 
head of Tatarstan, Minnikhanov, 
 while Ethiopian Prime Minister Ahmed,
tasted the chak-chak.... and smiled.
 
CURRENCY CHALLENGES AND
INFRASTRUCTURE SUCCESSES
 
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Vladimir Putin held 
several important meetings with the leaders of
the BRICS countries. The President discussed 
strengthening economic cooperation, 
international security & expanding 
payments in national currencies.
 
Vladimir Vladimirovich's first meeting was with Dilma 
Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank. 
The Head of State noted the successful work of 
the financial structure and stressed the 
importance of increasing the use of
 national currencies:
 
"The increase in payments in local currencies, makes 
it possible to reduce debt service fees, increase the 
financial independence of BRICS member countries 
- minimize geopolitical risks as much as possible, 
and save the development of the economy 
from politics as much as possible, in 
today's world," Putin said.
 
He also evaluated the projects financed by the NDB 
and called them key for the BRICS countries.
 
''More than 100 projects worth a total of 
$ 33 billion have been financed. This 
is a significant contribution to the 
development of infrastructure 
and the economies of 
our countries.''
 
PUTIN AND MODI: COURSE FOR GROWTH
 
Then the Russian leader..... had a conversation with 
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He expressed 
satisfaction with the growing trade between the 
two countries... and beyond.
 
''I warmly recall your July visit to Moscow and fruitful 
negotiations. We - regularly - exchange information 
over the 'phone. I am grateful that you responded 
to our invitation and personally came to Kazan.''
 
Putin confirmed.. the importance of opening the 
Consulate General of India in Kazan for further 
strengthening of cooperation: "The decision 
will serve to strengthen bilateral ties and 
will be an important step --- in the 
development of our relations."
 
A NEW STAGE OF THE ECONOMIC UNION
 
In a dialogue with South African President Cyril 
Ramaphosa, Putin stressed the importance 
of financial cooperation.
 
''The trade turnover... started to grow again, in 
January–August of this year the growth was 
3%. Here, of course, there is something to 
work on together in terms of increasing 
and diversifying mutual trade