- According to Zelensky, the presence of allies in the country would be more eloquent than Washington’s statements. Kiev is also not happy with Washington’s refusal to apply preventive sanctions against Moscow. Biden and his administration, in turn, are annoyed that the Ukrainian president is downplaying the Russian threat.
- According to Politico, Zelensky fears that Washington is deliberately exaggerating the Russian threat to conclude agreements with Moscow, for example, on the Donbass.
Tokayev answered questions about bargaining with Nazarbayev and debt to Putin
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The President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the Kremlin did not set any conditions for the authorities of the republic when the CSTO troops entered the country against the backdrop of unrest: “Naturally, there were no conversations with Vladimir Putin about what we would later, they say, pay off.”
- According to Tokayev, he did not bargain with former head of state Nursultan Nazarbayev for power, they did not discuss personal privileges. The only question – about the transfer of the post of head of the Security Council to Tokaev – was resolved “literally on the go.”
- The President of Kazakhstan claims that the militants who participated in the riots arrived in the country under the guise of guest workers. According to Tokayev, some of the militants moved to neighboring republics, some “dissolved into the countryside,” while others disguised themselves and went underground.
Trump called the cause of the crisis around Ukraine
The tense situation around Ukraine arose, among other things, because the countries of Europe, after Joe Biden came to power, began to hope for free help from Washington in protecting their borders, the 45th President of the United States believes.
- “I made it clear that if Europe is worried about its borders, it will have to pay,” Trump said. When Biden became head of state, the situation changed, he believes.
- The former US president accused his successor of incompetence, which, in his opinion, could lead to a third world war. Trump also believes that the American authorities should first of all protect the borders not of Ukraine, but of the United States – from migrants.
Died Leonid Kuravlev
People’s Artist of the RSFSR died at the age of 86. In early January, he was hospitalized with pneumonia and then transferred to a hospice.
- Kuravlyov played more than 200 roles. Among the well-known images are the role of Shura Balaganov in the film “The Golden Calf”, Georges Miloslavsky in the film “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession” and plumber Afanasy Borshov in “Athos”.
The most charming and negative. Biography of Leonid Kuravlev
London threatened “Russian oligarchs” with confiscation of property
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss did not rule out that new sanctions against Russia could affect the property of “Russian oligarchs.” The Kingdom is preparing to tighten restrictions due to the situation around Ukraine.
- She promised that companies and individuals that “serve as a pillar of the Russian state” “will not be able to hide.” It is expected that a bill on restrictive measures against Russia will be presented in the British Parliament on January 31.
Nadal defeats Medvedev in Australian Open final for 21st Grand Slam title
Spaniard Rafael Nadal won victory over Russian Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final with a score of 2:6, 6:7 (5:7), 6:4, 6:4, 7:5.
- Thus, Nadal won his 21st career Grand Slam title and surpassed the world No. 1, Serb Novak Djokovic, and Swiss Roger Federer, who have 20 titles each.