NATO was bent on conducting large-scale military exercises, but was forced to stop by President Putin's plane
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, the situation in Kyiv has become increasingly dire. Russian forces have approached the outskirts, forcing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelinsky to stay abroad on the pretext of a meeting and not dare to return home. The situation in Ukraine has become extremely tense, and the scales of war seem to be tilting in the direction of Kyiv.
Faced with this situation, NATO decided to take action in support of the Ukrainian government. As a result, plans for a military exercise of unprecedented scale were announced. The exercise, which will involve 90,000 troops and is in full swing along the Belarusian border, is aimed at putting strong pressure on Russia. A large plane appeared over the Baltic Sea, one of the exercise sites. Not only was the aircraft not reported, but it also did not have a clear mark. When the exercise organizers questioned the pilot of the plane, they were shocked: it turned out to be a special plane of Russian President Putin.
Putin's move is undoubtedly a direct provocation and warning to NATO. He personally landed in Kaliningrad for a working visit, which not only showed the importance he attached to the Russian enclave, but also showed the world Russia's determination and strength. After this news, NATO's exercise operations were immediately and completely stopped, and when they resumed will be announced separately. This may be due to the fact that the Russian side has not yet announced when Putin will leave Kaliningrad.
At the same time, Putin's tough attitude and firm stance have attracted widespread attention and discussion in the international community. His actions seem to prove to the world that Russia will not bow its head in the face of difficulties and threats. In the face of NATO, which is strong from outside and capable in the middle, Putin has taken direct and tough countermeasures, which is undoubtedly a direct challenge and warning to NATO.
One state threatened independence, 25 states jointly supported it, and Biden threatened to send troops to suppress it
The border riots in Texas have been going on for some time, and the conflict triggered by strong opposition to Biden's immigration policies is turning into a serious confrontation and infighting between the state and federal governments. The crisis has not only exposed deep social and political divisions within the United States, but has also aroused widespread concern in the international community.
First, we need to understand the background and causes of this border riot. Texas has long been a bastion of American conservatives, and its residents have been more assertive about immigration policies and illegal immigration. After the Biden administration took office, it implemented a series of relatively loose immigration policies, which made the Texas government and people feel dissatisfied and worried. This discontent quickly built up in a short period of time, culminating in this serious border riot.
In the process, Texas Governor Greg Abbott became the focal point of the conflict. Not only did he publicly accuse Biden of treason, but he also conspired with drug cartels to deliberately open the border to illegal immigrants. Such fiery rhetoric has undoubtedly exacerbated the antagonism and tension between the two sides. At the same time, Abbott also ordered the Texas National Guard to seal the border and even threatened independence, which made the whole situation even more complicated and dangerous.
In the face of Texas provocations, the Biden administration has also shown a tough attitude. Biden is reportedly considering sending federal troops to the Texas border to "suppress" and "control" the situation. This has undoubtedly exacerbated tensions between the two sides and made the conflict as a whole more unpredictable and dangerous. U.S. National Security Adviser John Kirby confirmed that the issue of sending U.S. troops to take over the Texas National Guard has been discussed, which undoubtedly escalated the situation further.
In addition, the conflict has also sparked widespread concern and support from various states in the United States. According to reports, the governors of several states have expressed support for Texas' position and actions, and even a retired Air Force general bluntly said that it is not an emergency in the United States at present, and if Biden orders the disarmament of the Texas National Guard, it will be an illegal order. This cross-state joint action and solidarity has undoubtedly brought more pressure and challenges to the Biden administration.
In this tense situation, the voices of all sectors of American society have also begun to diverge and controversy. There is support for the Biden administration's immigration policies, which they believe will help achieve more just and humane immigration management, while others support the Texas state's position that border controls should be strengthened and illegal immigration should be combated. This divide has undoubtedly exacerbated the division and instability of society as a whole.