On Victory Day, a careful speech by Putin
In a speech at Red Square in Moscow yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to continue the war in Ukraine, but he refused to call for new sacrifices or mobilization, not threatening a nuclear attack. and does not make a clear statement of an existence at war with the West. Follow the latest updates on the war.
Putin said the Russians can go on with their lives because the Russian military will continue to fight to get rid of Ukraine, in his false claim of “torturers, death squads and Nazism” “. The only policy announcement made during his speech was an ordinance providing additional aid to the children of killed and wounded soldiers.
While polls show widespread support in Russia for the war, there seems to be concern in the Kremlin that support is not deep. Although more than 15,000 Russians were arrested during anti-war protests earlier in the war, the vast majority remained silent. Western sanctions have affected the Russian economy, but it has not yet collapsed, allowing many people to live largely as they were before the invasion.
Analysis: Putin’s speech was particularly light when compared with the fiery rhetoric he has espoused on other occasions over the past two months. “He developed a certain awareness of what was and was not,” said Gleb Pavlovsky, a former adviser to the Russian leader.
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Stock market continues to plunge
Wall Street’s Decline extended to the sixth week yesterday, amid fresh data on Chinese exports and worries about the global economy being hit by high inflation, rising interest rates and supply chain glitches. The S&P 500 index fell 3.2% and oil prices fell more than 6%. European and Asian stocks also fell.
The drop had stocks approaching a bear market, Wall Street’s term for a drop of 20% or more from recent highs. Investors have many reasons to turn away: Rising prices and higher interest rates are sure to hit consumption in the US, while the war in Ukraine and shutdowns in China are hampering supply globally and exacerbate inflation.
Some of these concerns will likely be addressed soon. The Federal Reserve, which raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point last week, is expected to keep raising rates until it is certain that consumer prices are finally under control – something that economists say Investors fear it will lead to an economic downturn.
Price increase: Annual inflation hit 8.5% in March, the fastest pace in more than 40 years, with fuel and food prices soaring. Economists expect that price gains will slow slightly when April Consumer Price Index data is released later in the week.
Another Marcos leads the Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son and name of the former Philippine dictator, appears will definitely win the country’s presidential election last night, with more than double the votes of his closest opponent, Leni Robredo. The margin of victory may be the widest in the presidential race in the Philippines since Marcos’ father was ousted in 1986.
Since the 1990s, Marcos has worked to restore his family’s name and chart his own rise to political influence, landing key leadership roles at the state level before entering National politics as a senator in 2010. His vice president could be Sara Duterte, the daughter of Rodrigo Duterte, the outgoing powerful leader who remains largely popular.
In this election, Marcos won the support of millions of voters who had become distrustful of their country’s brand of democracy and failed to address the basic needs of the people. The results herald a remarkable revival for a family once forced into exile and raise profound questions about the future of Southeast Asia’s oldest democracy.
Predecessor: Marcos’ opponents fear that as president he will deepen the culture of impunity of Rodrigo Duterte, who has worked to facilitate Marcos’ return. Marcos said he will try to protect the former leader from international court cases.
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For Masuno, it all depends on how you start your day. He gets up early, he says – but no too early, which he describes as “a burden.” About half an hour earlier than your usual wake-up time can be a great place to start. “The secret to feeling better all day and feeling fulfilled is getting up early,” he says.
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