Ил-76 под Белгородом, Вопросы к Бакальчук, Премия Летова // Галопом по Европам #1111

Константин Сёмин

24 Jan 202405:17

Summary

TLDRThe transcript covers a wide range of global news topics. It mentions a Russian military plane crash, prisoner exchange negotiations, and anti-aircraft activity in the Ukraine war. Other topics include Turkey joining NATO, US strikes in Syria, and Trump's primary win. Domestically, the script discusses Russian economic challenges, energy issues, a cryptocurrency mining controversy, and social protests over taxes and inflation in France and Argentina.

Takeaways

😢 An Il-76 military transport plane crashed near Belgorod, Russia while transporting 65 Ukrainian POWs for an exchange
😡 A Russian MP called for Ukraine to be recognized as a terrorist state after alleged Ukrainian drone attacks in Belgorod
😥 The US Secretary of Defense said more air defense systems are needed for Ukraine this year, including fighter jets
😱 Russia is being forced to conserve artillery shells according to the Kremlin
👍 Turkey ratified Sweden's NATO membership bid ahead of Hungary
😒 The Russian State Duma passed a first reading of a law to confiscate property for spreading "fakes"
😓 There was a large power outage in Novosibirsk, Russia which energy companies blamed on cryptocurrency miners destabilizing the grid
😡 The US conducted new strikes on Iran-backed militias in Syria after attacks on American bases in the region
😀 Trump won the Republican primary in New Hampshire, practically guaranteeing his nomination for president
😨 Scientists operating the Doomsday Clock kept the time at 90 seconds to midnight, as close as ever to symbolic global annihilation

Q & A

What happened to the Il-76 plane near Belgorod?
-An Il-76 plane belonging to the Russian Defense Ministry crashed near Belgorod while transporting 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war intended for exchange.
How did Russia respond to the Il-76 crash?
-Vladimir Volodin instructed to prepare an appeal to the Bundestag and Congress. Deputy Belik called for recognizing Ukraine as a terrorist state.
What air defense activities occurred in Russia?
-Missile danger alerts sounded in Belgorod. Drones were neutralized over the Oryol region.
What did the Contact Group promise Ukraine?
-The Contact Group based in Minsk promised Kyiv weapons that had not yet been available.
What did the US Secretary of Defense say Ukraine needs?
-Defense Secretary Austin said Ukraine needs more air defense systems. Fighter jets and maintenance capabilities are expected this year.
How is the war impacting Russia's military capabilities?
-Russian forces are forced to conserve shells. The Kremlin insists there are French mercenaries in Ukraine.
What actions did Turkey and the US take regarding NATO?
-The Turkish parliament ratified Sweden's NATO membership. The US welcomed this ahead of Hungary, whose parliament is on recess until February.
What legal development happened in Russia's State Duma?
-The State Duma passed in the first reading a law on confiscation for fakes.
What economic challenges did Russia face?
-There is a 60,000 person deficit forecast in agricultural personnel over 6 years. 100,000 of 500,000 elevators require replacement, but only half the funding is available.
What health concerns were reported in Russia?
-Superinfections like mycoplasma and whooping cough are spreading. Whooping cough has increased 30-fold in some regions.