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News18
01-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Iran In Talks With China To Buy J-10C Fighter Jets After Russian Deal Fallout: Reports
Last Updated: Iran is reportedly in talks with China to purchase J-10C fighter jets after its Russian Su-35 deal fell through, leaving its air force under-equipped. Iran is looking to buy Chinese J-10C (Vigorous Dragon) fighter jets, multiple media reports have claimed. The move reportedly comes as Iran is looking to replenish its air force, days after its conflict with Israel. According to a report with the Russian Arms Telegram channel, the talks between Iran and China happened as Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh visited China, reportedly to explore the possibility of purchasing Chinese-made '4++ generation' J-10CE jets. These jets have demonstrated strong regional performance in Pakistan's fleet, the report claimed. Earlier, Iran's deal to procure fighter jets with Russia had collapsed, thus leaving Iran's air force vulnerable. According to The New Voice of Ukraine, the J-10C is a single-engine, multirole fighter often described as a budget version of the Western F-16V or Sweden's Gripen E. Unit prices of the jet range from $60 million for the base model to around $90 million when equipped with weapons, spare parts, training, and warranty support, it stated. In 2023, Iran signed a deal to acquire 50 Russian Su-35s but received only four before the remainder of the deliveries were frozen due to Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. This isn't the first time Iran has negotiated with China over the J-10C. Talks in 2015 reportedly involved the potential purchase of up to 150 aircraft, but the deal collapsed due to the United Nations' arms embargoes and payment disputes. China insisted on hard currency, while Iran offered oil and gas in barter. Though the embargo was lifted in 2020, subsequent negotiations stalled over payment issues. Since April, Iran and the US have held talks aimed at finding a new diplomatic solution regarding Iran's nuclear program. Tehran says its program is peaceful, and Israel and its allies say they want to ensure Iran cannot build a nuclear weapon. 'We call for the resumption of negotiations, resulting in a comprehensive, verifiable and durable agreement that addresses Iran's nuclear program," the G7 foreign ministers said.
Libya Review
07-05-2025
- Business
- Libya Review
Libya Becomes 2nd Largest Importer of Ukrainian Sugar
Libya has emerged as the second biggest importer of Ukrainian sugar, following Turkey, according to a report published by The New Voice of Ukraine. The report highlights a significant surge in Ukraine's sugar exports, driven by rising demand from key international markets. Libya accounted for approximately 11% of total Ukrainian sugar exports, placing it just behind Turkey. Remarkably, Libya's imports exceeded the combined total of all European Union countries, whose share stood at only 10%. This growing reliance on Ukrainian sugar reflects shifting trade dynamics and the increasing importance of North African markets in Ukraine's export strategy. Libya has been in chaos since a NATO-backed uprising toppled longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The county has for years been split between rival administrations. Libya's economy, heavily reliant on oil, has suffered due to the ongoing conflict. The instability has led to fluctuations in oil production and prices, impacting the global oil market and Libya's economy. The conflict has led to a significant humanitarian crisis in Libya, with thousands of people killed, and many more displaced. Migrants and refugees using Libya as a transit point to Europe have also faced dire conditions. The planned elections for December 2021 were delayed due to disagreements over election laws and the eligibility of certain candidates. This delay has raised concerns about the feasibility of a peaceful political transition. Despite the ceasefire, security remains a significant concern with sporadic fighting and the presence of mercenaries and foreign fighters. The unification of the military and the removal of foreign forces are crucial challenges.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
Russia has initiated its largest military draft in 14 years as reports indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a spring assault on Ukraine despite ongoing peace negotiations to end the three-year war. Putin has called up 160,000 men as part of the country's bi-annual conscription drive as Russia seeks to beef up its military ranks. According to the legislation, citizens aged 18 to 30 will be called up for mandatory military service through June 15. The spring draft marks the largest conscription campaign since spring 2011, when 200,000 men were called up for service. Last year, 150,000 men were called, following 134,500 in 2022. Emmanuel Macron Calls 'Emergency Meeting' For European Leaders To Discuss Trump: Report The Kremlin and Defense Ministry insist the latest conscripts are not being sent into combat and that the draft is unrelated to the war in Ukraine. Russian authorities say troops deployed to Ukraine only include volunteers who signed contracts with the military. Some draftees, however, fought and were taken prisoners when the Ukrainian military launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk region in August. Read On The Fox News App Putin said late last year that Russia should increase the overall size of its military to almost 2.39 million and its number of active servicemen to 1.5 million. It comes as a report suggests the Kremlin is preparing a six- to nine-month offensive across the Ukrainian front, potentially stretching over 1,000 kilometers, according to The New Voice of Ukraine. Potential targets include Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, as well as the Kursk Oblast, where they've seen recent success. The offensive is also aimed at maximizing pressure on Ukraine and strengthening the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. Meanwhile, U.S.-led talks attempting to broker a ceasefire deal appear to have stalled. The U.S. has struggled in its efforts to secure an immediate 30-day ceasefire, despite Moscow saying it agreed with a truce "in principle." Trump Says Intel Pause On Ukraine Has Been 'Just About' Lifted; Says Tariffs Will Make America Rich Rebekah Koffler, a former DIA intelligence officer who specializes in Russia's war-fighting strategy and Putin's thinking, told Fox News Digital that Putin's goal with his conscription drive is to prolong the fighting. "There's no ceasefire and no peace plan between Russia and Ukraine to be had," said Koffler, the author of a best-selling book "Putin's Playbook." "What President Trump seeks is regretfully, unachievable. Putin's goal is to keep fighting, in order to compel Ukraine to capitulate." Trump is trying to secure a peace and rare earth minerals deal, while on Sunday the president said he did not think Putin was going to go back on his word for a partial ceasefire. Koffler, meanwhile, said the latest conscription numbers are intended to ensure that the correlation of forces on the battlefield and in reserves, continues to favor Russia. "Now that Germany and France are considering to deploy reassurance forces into Ukraine, Putin is factoring in those numbers, so he is increasing his force's posture, to deter such a deployment or failing to prevent it by force." "Putin has prepared Russia for a long, protracted conflict, in which he wants the Russian forces to be ready to fight till the last Ukrainian and the last missile in the NATO arsenal," Koffler said. She said Putin is also considering the possibility of having a direct kinetic war with NATO, in the event that NATO decides to deploy forces into the theater in Ukraine. "So, he intends for these mobilization numbers as a deterrence value and battlefield utility, if it comes to that." Fox News' Rachel Wolf and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
Fox News
01-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Putin conscripts 160K men as Russia eyes Ukraine offensive
Russia has initiated its largest military draft in 14 years as reports indicate Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing a spring assault on Ukraine despite ongoing peace negotiations to end the three-year war. Putin has called up 160,000 men as part of the country's bi-annual conscription drive as Russia seeks to beef up its military ranks. According to the legislation, citizens aged 18 to 30 will be called up for mandatory military service through June 15. The spring draft marks the largest conscription campaign since spring 2011, when 200,000 men were called up for service. Last year, 150,000 men were called, following 134,500 in 2022. The Kremlin and Defense Ministry insist the latest conscripts are not being sent into combat and that the draft is unrelated to the war in Ukraine. Russian authorities say troops deployed to Ukraine only include volunteers who signed contracts with the military. Some draftees, however, fought and were taken prisoners when the Ukrainian military launched an incursion into Russia's Kursk region in August. Putin said late last year that Russia should increase the overall size of its military to almost 2.39 million and its number of active servicemen to 1.5 million. It comes as a report suggests the Kremlin is preparing a six- to nine-month offensive across the Ukrainian front, potentially stretching over 1,000 kilometers, according to The New Voice of Ukraine. Potential targets include Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhya oblasts, as well as the Kursk Oblast, where they've seen recent success. The offensive is also aimed at maximizing pressure on Ukraine and strengthening the Kremlin's negotiating position in ceasefire talks, Ukrainian government and military analysts said. Meanwhile, U.S.-led talks attempting to broker a ceasefire deal appear to have stalled. The U.S. has struggled in its efforts to secure an immediate 30-day ceasefire, despite Moscow saying it agreed with a truce "in principle." Rebekah Koffler, a former DIA intelligence officer who specializes in Russia's war-fighting strategy and Putin's thinking, told Fox News Digital that Putin's goal with his conscription drive is to prolong the fighting. "There's no ceasefire and no peace plan between Russia and Ukraine to be had," said Koffler, the author of a best-selling book "Putin's Playbook." "What President Trump seeks is regretfully, unachievable. Putin's goal is to keep fighting, in order to compel Ukraine to capitulate." Trump is trying to secure a peace and rare earth minerals deal, while on Sunday the president said he did not think Putin was going to go back on his word for a partial ceasefire. Koffler, meanwhile, said the latest conscription numbers are intended to ensure that the correlation of forces on the battlefield and in reserves, continues to favor Russia. "Now that Germany and France are considering to deploy reassurance forces into Ukraine, Putin is factoring in those numbers, so he is increasing his force's posture, to deter such a deployment or failing to prevent it by force." "Putin has prepared Russia for a long, protracted conflict, in which he wants the Russian forces to be ready to fight till the last Ukrainian and the last missile in the NATO arsenal," Koffler said. She said Putin is also considering the possibility of having a direct kinetic war with NATO, in the event that NATO decides to deploy forces into the theater in Ukraine. "So, he intends for these mobilization numbers as a deterrence value and battlefield utility, if it comes to that."
