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The News in Brief

Monday, May 2, 2022
Prepared by The Messenger Staff

Russia Allegedly Negotiates with Georgia to Circumvent Sanctions, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Says

Defense Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine says Russia is trying to circumvent sanctions with the help of other countries such as Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan for re-export of Russian products to international markets.

It is allegedly planned to produce Russian products under the auspices of Georgian, Armenian and Azerbaijani products and export them to third countries. Intelligence says that more than 200 companies have already been established for this purpose in these countries.

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence writes that Moscow plans to organize the production of Russian military and dual-use products in ODCB countries (Belarus, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan), which also requires the use of foreign components. This action will strengthen the dependence of ODC member states on Russia, which is in the interests of the Kremlin.



Doctors Demand Saakashvili to be Hospitalized

Former president Mikheil Saakashvili’s doctors are demanding the third president to be transferred to a medical facility immediately. According to doctors, Saakashvili has muscle atrophy and anorexia and requires immediate medical interference.

The trial of Mikheil Saakashvili’s November 7 case will be held on May 2 and due to his health condition, it is unknown whether he will attend his trial for November 7.



We Must Stand up for Humanity and Next to Our Allies, Kingizer Says

Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger will introduce a resolution authorizing the use of U.S. military force to protect Ukraine's territorial integrity if President Vladimir Putin intensifies his unjust war against the country's democratic allies.

The 2022 Permit to Use Military Force to Protect US Allies (AUMF) will allow the U.S. president to use force if the Russian Federation uses chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

The 2022 Permit to Use Military Force to Protect US Allies (AUMF) will allow the U.S. president to use force if the Russian Federation uses chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons against Ukraine.

“Words matter, but so do actions. I will present this AUMF as a clear red line so that the US President can take appropriate action if Russia uses chemical, biological and / or nuclear weapons. We must stand up for humanity and next to our allies,” Kinzinger said on his Twitter account.



Germany to End Dependence on Russian Oil by End of Summer

According to the latest report of the German Ministry of Economy on energy security, Germany can end its dependence on Russian oil by the end of the summer.

“Consequently, the oil embargo will be manageable during a satisfactory transition period," the report said. According to Bloomberg, Germany is ready to support a gradual ban on Russian oil by the European Union.

The country's government has already agreed to an EU embargo on Russian coal, and plans to release it from dependence on Russian gas by mid-2024. According to the report of the Ministry, in order to get rid of its dependence on Russian gas,

According to Bloomberg, Germany is ready to support a gradual ban on Russian oil by the European Union. The country's government has already agreed to an EU embargo on Russian coal, and plans to release it from dependence on Russian gas by mid-2024.

The federal government is working closely with the United States to commission several floating LNG terminals over the next two years.