Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a state visit to China
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced that Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin will pay a state visit to China from May 16 to 17 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
Estonia is considering sending troops to Ukraine to take over non-combat missions
On May 13, Estonian National Security Adviser to the President of Estonia told the American online magazine Defense Breakthrough that the Estonian government is discussing the possibility of sending troops to western Ukraine, with the aim of taking over the role of the Ukrainian army in the rear and tasks not directly related to combat operations, so as to "free up troops" to fight on the front line. Rohr also added that Estonia is inclined to take such steps within the framework of a full-fledged NATO mission. This is the second NATO country after French President Emmanuel Macron to say that it is considering direct intervention in the conflict in Ukraine. Earlier, Macron had said that the possibility of French troops sending troops to Ukraine should not be ruled out, and his words were strongly criticized by some NATO countries, including Germany.
Blinken made a surprise visit to Kyiv on the 14th to discuss the implementation of the aid plan
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, on the morning of May 14, a visit that was not made public in advance. Blinken's visit was aimed at reassuring Ukraine of continued U.S. support and weapons assistance amid Russia's onslaught on Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong officially resigned
On May 13, Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong submitted his resignation to President Tharman Shanthatgarnam, saying that he and the current government will officially leave office on the 15th of this month. According to the previous arrangement, Lee Hsien Loong will become Singapore's Senior Minister after stepping down as prime minister.
Biden signed a bill banning Uranium imports from Russia in the United States
U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill on May 13 banning U.S. imports of unirradiated low-enriched uranium produced in Russia. The bill will enter into force 90 days after its enactment. In this regard, Russian Ambassador to the United States Antonov said that this ban by the United States will hit the American economy, and Russia will implement its own projects in other countries.
Source: Phoenix Satellite TV Information Channel
Editor: He Ye