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Results of 12.01: NATO’s refusal and a harbinger of the end

NATO-Russia meeting in Brussels

NATO denied Russia the issue of Ukraine’s membership; WHO called Omicron a harbinger of the end of the coronavirus pandemic. Korrespondent.net highlights the main events of yesterday.

The first meeting of the Russia-NATO Council in 2.5 years was held

In Brussels, NATO and Russian delegations held talks on security issues. During the meeting, the Russian Federation demanded guarantees that Ukraine would not join NATO, however Alliance refused., referring to the “open door” policy.

In addition, the Russian side called the condition under which it is ready to withdraw troops from the Ukrainian border – NATO’s refusal to provide military assistance to Kiev. At the same time, representatives of Moscow stated that look forward to the admission of NATO their proposals or, otherwise, to receive clarifications from the Alliance.

WHO predicts near end of COVID-19 pandemic

WHO epidemiologists have predicted that the Omicron coronavirus strain will make it difficult for the next three months, in particular, by the end of winter, more than half of the European population will become infected with this type of infection. However, it Omicron will soon end the pandemic.

According to scientists, this is evidenced by the latest record rates of COVID cases, while the death rate has not changed much.

US prepares sanctions against Russia in case of invasion of Ukraine

US Senate published draft sanctions, which will be introduced against Russia in the event of an attack on Ukraine. Among the proposed measures is the blacklisting of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, the head of the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Defense and others. The Russian Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline will also be subject to sanctions.

At the same time, Washington intends to increase military assistance to Kiev.

The World Bank lowered the forecast for GDP growth in Ukraine

The World Bank is waiting decline in gross domestic product growth Ukraine for 2022 to 3.2% against 3.5% in the previous forecast. The GDP growth forecast for 2023 has also been lowered to 3.5% from 3.7%. In addition, the World Bank estimated the growth of the Ukrainian economy for 2021 at 3.4% after a 4% decline in 2019.

Shmyhal announced the tasks of the government for the current year

Prime Minister Denys Shmygal said that for the Cabinet of Ministers this year the main directions of development remain transformation of medicine and education, improvement of social standards, support for sports and culture, energy independence, economic development, infrastructure projects and digitalization.

Kazakhstan announced the withdrawal of CSTO forces from the country

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that organized withdrawal of the contingent The CSTO starts on January 13. According to him, the mission was assessed as very successful, since the CSTO played “a big role in stabilizing the situation in Kazakhstan.”

Zelensky was warned about the rise in food prices

Presidential adviser Oleg Ustenko said that products in Ukraine in the near future will rise in price by 10-20% due to high inflationary risks in world markets. He clarified that inflation is not monetary, but commodity in nature, so it will be extremely difficult for the NBU to influence it.

Dozens of objects “mined” in Ukraine per day

In one day, unknown faces announced “mining” a number of objects throughout Ukraine. First, it became known about the “mining” of all schools in Cherkasy, then – the shopping center in Odessa. Further, information was received about the “mining” of schools in Lvov and the Dnieper, after – four stations of the Kiev metro. Next in line were the capital’s airports Zhuliany and Boryspil. After a couple of hours, they “mined” the New Year tree in Odessa.

Each such message was checked by law enforcement officers.

Large-scale exercises began in the south of Russia

Following the exercises of the Western Military District of Russia maneuvers began in the Southern District. More than 10,000 military personnel are participating in them, including battalion tactical groups of motorized rifle formations, as well as units of the coastal troops of the Black Sea Fleet and the Caspian Flotilla.

Combat coordination of motorized rifle, tank platoons and artillery batteries is carried out at more than two dozen training grounds.

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