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

Summary

The 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.