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DW Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he would like to see China and countries of the Global South at a peace conference in Switzerland next month. Zelenskyy said China's attendance would allow it to come to terms with its fears that Russia losing in Ukraine would mean a victory for the West, which is undesirable to Beijing. Talking to the AFP news agency on Friday Zelenskyy said the Chinese leaders "want to find a balance between the two ... That's why I would like to see China involved in the peace summit." In the interview, Zelenskyy also called on other countries to send delegations to Switzerland for the summit, which will not be attended by Russia. "If there is no representative of your state, this is a public response that when you say that we all want peace, no, you want Russia to win," he said.

Izgleda da je ovo kljucno, sad sam proverio i izbor novog gen sec ce biti u julu, dakle dosta pre USA, a posle EU izbora. Najozbiljniji kandidati su Rute i Joanis (rumunski kandidat). Do skoro je i Maja Kalas, estonska premijerka, bila u tom 'prvom redu', zajedno sa danskom koleginicom, Mete Frederiks. Po svemu sudeci, nije doslo vreme za prvu zenu gen sec NATO.

Ne znam da li je najozbiljniji, ali jeste ozbiljan kandidat. Za sad, ako sam dobro pratio, ozbiljne kandidate imaju Rumunija i jedna od Baltickih drzava, mrzi me ga guglam koja. Iz prikrajka vreba i Plenkovic, ali on je ipak u drugom redu iza ova 3 kandidata.

Sa prve borbene linine kod Harkova bbc “They want to pull our forces from defence lines in Donetsk and Luhansk regions. It was just a question of time. The Russians always use mean tactics." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn037ry3r3zo Satelitski snimci unistenih aviona na aerodromu na Krimu https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/16/europe/ukraine-satellite-images-crimea-belbek-jets-destroyed-intl-hnk/index.html

bbc Ukraine has pulled back its troops from several villages in the border region of Kharkiv following continued pressure from Russian forces. Soldiers had come under heavy fire and moved to "more advantageous positions" in two areas of the north-eastern region, a military spokesman said. Throughout the course of the two-year war, Ukraine has typically used this type of language to signify a retreat. President Volodymyr Zelensky has cancelled all upcoming foreign trips as troops struggle to contain the new cross-border incursion, with several towns and villages coming under heavy fire. A spokesman for the Ukrainian military said in a statement that the decision to move troops from the Lukyantsi and Vovchansk areas was taken to "preserve the lives of our servicemen and avoid losses". The capture of Vovchansk, though not of specific militarily significance, would represent a blow to Ukrainian morale. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $2bn in military aid to the Ukrainian war effort while on a visit to Kyiv. Mr Blinken told reporters on Wednesday the fund would provide weapons "today" and invest in Ukraine's industrial base. "We're rushing ammunition, armoured vehicles, missiles, air defences to get them to the front lines," Mr Blinken said. "We've been through challenging times together, I have every confidence that together we will get through these difficult moments."

Opasno su USA zgesile oko ove pomoci, tesko se gasi pozar kad se rasplamsa. Blinken u Kijevu, samo da nije kasno, kao Markov dolazak na Kosovo. bbc Summary US Secretary of State Antony Blinken tells President Volodymyr Zelensky that military aid is "now on its way" during a surprise visit to Kyiv. The top US diplomat tells the Ukrainian president the weapons will "make a real difference" against the ongoing Russian aggression on the battlefield. A senior US official says the American-funded weapons now arriving at the front line include air defence interceptors, artillery and ATACMS long-range precision guided missiles. The visit comes as the country struggles to hold back a major Russian incursion near its second biggest city of Kharkiv. The cross-border offensive in Kharkiv region is one of the most significant Russian ground attacks since the start of the war.

My best guess je da niko nije smeo da pridje i bavi se miniranjem tog pojasa uz granicu. Ne iskljucijem I druge razloge, ali ovaj mi se cini najozbiljniji.

CNN Ukraine’s top general says the situation in the northern Kharkiv region has “significantly worsened” after Russia claimed to have captured four further villages as it expanded its surprise cross-border offensive. Speaking on British television, UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron acknowledged it was an “extremely dangerous moment,” adding that Russia had effectively “invaded [Ukraine] again.”

bbc Russian attacks in north-east Ukraine have prompted the evacuation of almost 1,800 people from the Kharkiv area, the regional governor has said. Heavy fighting has continued in the border area following Russia's surprise incursions on Friday. Kyiv has been expecting a Russian summer offensive for some time - including a possible attempt to capture Kharkiv, Ukraine's second city. On Saturday Russia said it had seized five villages near the town of Vovchansk in its latest offensive. The BBC has not been able to independently verify the claim. It is still not clear how far the Russians will advance - whether this is a probing attack or the start of something bigger. Ukrainian artillery guns are now firing back. The booms of exchanging fire echo loudly down the already bomb-damaged streets. A total of 1,775 people have been evacuated, Kharkiv regional head Oleh Syniehubov said on social media. Hundreds more remain in Vovchansk, just 6km (3.7 miles) from the Russian border. Russia's air force is having an increasingly deadly effect, and for now Ukraine has no answer. Reports suggest Moscow is hoping to create a 10km (six-mile) buffer zone for its Belgorod region, after a series of Ukrainian cross-border attacks.

Ovaj razlog je trenutno najocigledniji i najozbiljnija pretnja. Ova druga dva razloga trenutno nisu u fokusu, ali ce biti ako popusti odbrana i Rusi pridju na tih dvadesetak kilometara.

Tesko je sada zamisliti kraj leta i pocetak jeseni, sad je Ukrajni kljucno da zaustavi ofanzivu prema Harkovu. Procenjuje se da je Rusija spremila 40-50k vojnika za ovu ofanzivu, a juce su napali sa tek 2k ljudi. Bice bas zestoko narednih dana i nedelja.

Za sada najvise lici da Izrael 'resava' problem sa Palestinom na isti nacin kao sto je Rusija 'resila' problem Cecenije.

Koriste, ali manje, ja sam imao iskustva na istoku da je ono sto spreme bukvalno na ivici jestivosti od kolicine cubrice. Ali zato one njihove tanke pogace, 'so sirenje', prste da polizes, ne znam za dosta

bbc Ukraine says it has repelled a Russian armoured attack in the north-eastern Kharkiv region, after Moscow's forces launched an incursion across the border and sought to break through defensive lines. Kharkiv regional head Oleh Syniehubov said Russian reconnaissance groups had tried to penetrate the border, adding that "not a single metre has been lost". "Ukraine met them there with troops: brigades and artillery," President Volodymyr Zelensky told a news conference. The defence ministry in Kyiv said the attack started with the heavy bombing of small settlements. Russian air strikes attacked Vovchansk "using guided aerial bombs" with the support of artillery, before small Russian “scouting groups” moved in. The local head in Vovchansk said the town had come under heavy attack from the early hours of Friday and civilians were being evacuated. At least one person was killed and five more injured in the barrage, Mr Syniehubov said. "At approximately 05:00, there was an attempt by the enemy to break through our defensive line under the cover of armoured vehicles. As of now, these attacks have been repulsed, fighting of varying intensity continues," the defence ministry said.

Slatki biber, da, kvari ukus svakom jelu. Obavezno kazes konobaru da ti kuvar spremi jelo bez cubrice. Tamo, na Crnom moru, uglavnom je ne koriste kao na istoku Bugarske gde je obavezna u svakom jelu.

Putin u govoru na Dan pobede trazi od Rusa da prihvate nove zrtve cnn “Russia is now going through a difficult, transitional period,” he said in a speech before the parade. “The fate of the motherland, its future depends on each of us … We celebrate Victory Day in the context of the special military operation. All its participants — those who are on the front line, on the line of combat contact — are our heroes. We bow to your perseverance and self-sacrifice, dedication. All of Russia is with you!”

Snabdevanje strujom Ukrajne je novi veliki problem koji ce EU morati brzo da resava bbc Russia has launched a "massive" early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. More than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack, Mr Zelensky said in a post on X. The strikes are the latest in an escalating Russian campaign targeting Ukraine's energy grid that began in March. Waves of attacks have forced authorities in Ukraine to impose rolling blackouts in several regions. Despite the damage, Ukraine's air force said it intercepted dozens of missiles and 20 of 21 Iranian-made Shahed drones fired towards the country. Experts say the true impact of the Russian attacks may not be felt until annual energy consumption peaks in the winter.

EV ili hybrid?

Sad sam proverio info, uradio istrazivacki rad 😄 ovo sa N1 je 'pozajmljeno' sa DW, dakle to je izvor i DW kaze Segedin, zemljani radovi prikazani iz drona, arheolozi itd, nadali su se da krenu sa proizvodnjom 2025, ali teska prica, bas zbog arheologa. Kineski radnici dolaze sledeceg meseca. Cena koju pominju od 29k eura je za vozila iz srenje klase, ali proizvedena u Kini, ova proizvedena u EU, sa radnom snagom iz Madjarske, morace da budu skuplja, videcemo koliko. Jedan onaj BYD brod koji prevozi automobile u EU moze da preveze 5-6-7k vozila i za celu EU tokom aprila i maja je planirano 7-8 brodova. i meni su hibridi blizi, ali ovolika kineska ulaganja u EV mi govori da oni znaju nesto sto mi ne znamo.

Puno je nepoznanica I nagadjanja oko tih BYD EVa, koliko sam ja video, njihov najveci kvalitet je sposobnost da naprave neverovatno jeftine EV, negde sam cak nasao da imaju model koji kosta navodno ispod 10k usd, ali opet nista konkretnije na tu temu nije lako naci. Svejedno, koliko god da Kinezi brzo nesto prave, ako tek sad Xi i Orban nesto potpisuju, tesko da ce biti tih vozila proizvedenih u Madjarskoj pre 2026. U svakom slucaju, ova tema me bas zanima i sa interesovanjem je pratim. To me zanimalo, dakle Xi ne otvara fabriku, nego tek nesto potpisuje. Nego, niko da mi kaze, jel Xi obilazi onu fabriku kineskih vakcina?

Bas bi trebalo da bude ozbiljna konkurencija Kragujevcu, jer je BYD najpoznatiji po jeftinim EV automobilima, a Fijat ce bas takav model zeleti u Kragujevcu. I jedni I drugi ce raditi 99% proizvodnje za Evropu, tako da se pravi bas ozbiljna konkurencija. @Constantin hvala za ovaj info oko zemljanih radova, to ipak znaci da pre 2026. tesko da ce BYD poceti da proizvodi EV u EU. Do tada Fijat i Kragujevac imaju priliku da se nametnu trzistu u toj klasi. Btw, hoce li brat Xi kod nas da obidje fabriku kineskih vakcina

Mislim da ta fabrika nije ni pocela da se gradi, ako je neko upucen, neka nas obavesti. Koliko znam, fabriku bi trebao da pravi BYD i to u Segedinu, pa ce kao najozbiljniji igrac na svetu u proizvodnji EV, uz Teslu, biti ozbiljna konkurencija kragujevackom pogonu Fijata, koji vec ove godine prelazi kompletno na proizvodnju EVa.

cnn Xi’s visit to Belgrade will coincide with the week of the 25th anniversary of NATO’s bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade that killed three. The attack, part of a wider bombing campaign by NATO in the Balkans during the spring of 1999, drove Beijing’s deep enmity for the alliance, even as the US said it was an accident.

Citirali smo ovde ne forumu neke ozbiljnije tekstove na tu temu prosle jeseni, gde se procenjivalo da Rusija ima kapacitet da odrzi ovakvo finansiranje rata jos otprilike 2 godine, pre svega jer su presli na ratnu ekonomiju i enormno ulaganje u vojno-industrijski kompleks. A to je na duze staze ekonomski neodrziv koncept. Neko je vec postovao da je Gazprom zabelezio prvi gubitak jos od ranih dvehiljaditih godina. Nista sto se ne moze kratkorocno premostiti, ali ako se trci na duge staze I ako su Ukrajinci na to spremni, ovaj rat ce da odluci I ekonomija, ne samo ratna masinerija. cnn Moscow — Kremlin-owned gas giant Gazprom plunged to a net loss of 629 billion rubles ($6.9 billion) in 2023, its first annual loss in more than 20 years, as sales to Europe plummeted in the wake of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The earnings, announced Thursday, highlight the dramatic decline of Gazprom, one of Russia’s most powerful companies. Analysts had expected net income of 447 billion rubles ($4.9 billion) in 2023, according to Interfax news agency. The company made a net profit of 1.2 trillion ($13.1 billion) rubles in 2022, the year Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Reuters’ calculations, the company’s natural gas supplies to Europe plummeted 55.6% to 28.3 billion cubic meters last year. Gazprom has not published its own export statistics since the start of 2023. The company’s core profit, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization known as EBITDA, dropped to 618.38 billion rubles ($6.7 billion) last year from 2.79 trillion rubles ($30.4 billion) in 2022, according to Reuters’ calculations.

Rekao je Kameron i da ce UK svake godine Ukrajni dati 3 milijardi funti dok traje sukob sa Rusijom. A u Rusiji se spremaju za letnju ofanzivu koja bi mogla da krene svom silom vec za 2-3 nedelje. bbc Ukrainian intelligence officials also believe Russia is gearing up for a summer offensive in the north-eastern regions of Kharkiv and Sumy. The commander of the national guard, Oleksandr Pivnenko, warned recently that Russia was preparing "unpleasant surprises" and quietly recruiting 30,000 people a month.