Bill Gates: Before the conflict broke out, the Ukrainian government was "one of the worst governments in the world"

According to a report by Tass news agency on 26th, Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, said in an interview with Loy Institute, an Australian think tank, that "the Ukrainian government was one of the worst in the world" before Russia launched a special military action against Ukraine.

According to the news from the Lowy Institute in official website, Gates held a dialogue with Michael Fullilove, executive director of Lowy Institute, at an event held on 23rd to discuss global challenges.

Bill Gates was interviewed.

Tass news agency noted that when talking about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, Gates told Fullilove that people did not expect Ukraine to successfully prevent Russia from taking control of its entire country. He went on to say that Russia is more "fragile and unwise" than expected, while Ukraine is stronger in the alliance. He also said that before Russia launched a special military action against Ukraine, "the Ukrainian government was one of the worst governments in the world. You know, corruption exists and it is controlled by a few rich people. I mean, this is really unfortunate for the Ukrainian people. "

Gates also said that Ukraine's agricultural land is better than that of the United States. Ukraine is known as the "granary of Europe" and has a superior geographical position. Therefore, with the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, Ukraine will be able to reach the level of Eastern Europe first, and then reach the level of Europe. He also said that Ukraine is a "promising country", but it has been destroyed, and no one knows how long "this war" will last.

According to the Tass news agency, the Ukrainian media recently reported several corruption scandals involving some senior officials in the country. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned in a video speech on122 October that the government would be adjusted, and then some Ukrainian officials resigned.

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The former Japanese Prime Minister questioned Kishida's excessive assistance to Ukraine: it is unthinkable that Russia will lose.

According to a comprehensive report by the Japan Broadcasting Association and Yonhap News Agency, former Japanese Liberal Democratic Party Prime Minister Mori Yoshiro said at a rally on 25th that "it is inconceivable that Russia will lose" and questioned the Japanese government's response to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, believing that excessive support for Ukraine may lead to the collapse of Japan-Russia relations.

According to Japanese media reports, Mori Yoshiro said, "It's difficult to gradually build to this level, so we should focus on Ukraine, right? I can't imagine Russia losing. " "Even if that happens, it will lead to even more terrible things afterwards."

* * * According to the news agency, Japanese Prime Minister kishida fumio once condemned "Russian invasion of Ukraine" as an "unfair and cruel war of aggression", and Mori Yoshiro's latest statement will arouse people's discussion.

By the morning of 26th, there were more than 7,000 comments on Mori Yoshiro's remarks published by Yahoo News Platform in Japan, and "Japan's support for Ukraine" became a hot search keyword on Twitter in Japan. Japanese netizens have different views on these remarks.

Some Japanese netizens are critical that Mori Yoshiro is speaking for the "aggressor" Russia. In addition, it was also said that "the honeymoon period of Japan-Russia relations has ended. The beginning of the Ukrainian war changed everything. It's time to accept the status quo. The time when you have a good relationship with Russia has become a thing of the past. " Some people also said, "Even if we stand on Russia's side, the problem of northern territory will not be solved."

On the other hand, some Japanese netizens think what Mori Yoshiro said is "reasonable". Some people say, "I'm worried that Japan will get carried away and suffer the consequences if it follows the United States." He emphasized the importance of an independent diplomatic line, which is of great significance. "

Others commented, "Some people criticize the view that it is inconceivable that Russia will be defeated from an ethical point of view, but in fact, according to intelligence and analysis, this opinion is getting stronger and stronger. Then, it makes more sense to consider what Japan should do in this situation. "

In February last year, after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine broke out, Japan followed the United States to impose sanctions on Russia and was listed as an unfriendly country by Russia. Russia also stopped negotiations to conclude a peace treaty with Japan and cooperation projects around disputed territories. However, Japanese Prime Minister kishida fumio stated in his policy address on123 October that he was still committed to negotiating a peace agreement with Russia. On the same day, peskov, Russian Presidential Press Secretary, said at a press conference whether Russia was ready to continue negotiations with Japan, that there was no substantive dialogue between Russia and Japan at present. Of course, under the current circumstances, this possibility is almost impossible. Peskov also said that Japan has taken the initiative to stand with other countries that are not friendly to Russia, and has not shown constructiveness in Russian-Japanese relations.

Mede released the expert of "sending tanks": the United States plans to make major changes to Russian-Ukrainian ground operations.

Shortly after the New Year, Ukraine received the long-awaited "big gift package".

According to many media reports in Europe and America, local time was 65438+1October 24th, and both the US government and the German government decided to provide Ukraine with the US M 1 main battle tank and the German Leopard 2 main battle tank respectively. This also means that the United States and Germany have given a "green light" to the assistance of this key heavy weapon.

Leopard tank

Virtue both let go of "sending tanks"

65438 Local time1On October 24th, The Wall Street Journal and other American media quoted American officials as saying that the US government plans to provide Ukraine with about 30 to 50 "M 1 abrams" main battle tanks, and may announce the delivery this week.

Subsequently, the German Federal Government announced that it would provide Ukraine with a company of "Leopard 2" main battle tanks, totaling 14. At the same time, Germany will also allow Poland and other countries to provide "Leopard 2" main battle tanks to Ukraine.

In fact, Germany has been quite entangled in whether to provide the "Leopard 2" main battle tank to Ukraine. German Chancellor Angela Scholz had previously set a condition that Germany would allow the supply of German tanks to Ukraine only if the United States agreed to provide American tanks to Ukraine. According to European media reports, this time Germany agreed to provide tanks, which was a decision made by Schultz after a phone call with US President Biden.

Du Wenlong, a special commentator, said that although western countries agreed to provide main battle tanks to Ukraine, there were great differences in time nodes and supply enthusiasm among countries.

Britain, for example, is quite active. On the evening of June 65438+1October 14 local time, after meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, British Prime Minister Sunak made a surprising decision: Britain will provide 14 British Challenger 2 main battle tanks and about 30 AS90 self-propelled artillery pieces, and begin to train Ukrainian personnel to use the above weapons within a few days. This move also made Britain the first western country to provide heavy main battle tanks to Ukraine.

In contrast, Germany is much more cautious. For several months, Germany has been helping the Ukrainian "Leopard 2" main battle tank. Poll data show that about half of German Chancellor Angela Scholz's Social Democratic Party is opposed to this; In addition, 43% of ordinary German respondents also said "no" to "send tanks". To this end, Germany has recently been frequently under pressure from NATO member States. On October 23rd, local time, 65438/kloc-0, Poland kicked out "one foot at the door" and formally submitted an application to Germany to supply the "Leopard 2" main battle tank made in Germany to Ukraine.

In Du Wenlong's view, NATO members have different steps on the issue of "sending tanks", mainly because of their national interests. Britain is geographically far from Russia and has weak economic ties. In addition, Britain also hopes to show the European continent that it still has diplomatic and security influence on this continent even if it leaves the European Union.

As far as Germany is concerned, it has historically established cooperative relations with Russia. In particular, the Social Democratic Party and CDU have a foundation in developing relations with Russia. Even at the most tense moment of the Cold War, Germany and Russia maintained a dialogue. Therefore, the Russian government does not want to take the lead in helping Ukraine, fearing that "sending tanks" will destroy the last trace of security and mutual trust between Schultz and Russia. At the same time, Germany is also worried that taking the lead in "giving the green light" and "sending tanks" will be passive in diplomacy and destroy the security environment of itself and Europe.

German tanks enter Russia and Ukraine to fight or heat up.

At present, Germany has finally been dragged down by the United States. After Germany and France announced the supply plans one after another, German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall Group 65438+ said on124 October that it could provide 139 Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, of which 22 were Leopard 2 "A4 tanks.

Leopard 2 is a main battle tank developed by Germany. Equipped with 120mm smoothbore gun and 7.62mm machine gun. Its top speed can reach 70 km/h and 50 km/h when it is off-road. According to its German manufacturer, the tank also has comprehensive threat protection, including improvised explosive devices, anti-mine or anti-tank firepower.

Du Wenlong said that "Leopard 2" main battle tank is known as "European tank" and has won the "European Shooting Champion" in various European competitions, with outstanding capabilities in firepower, maneuverability and protection. "The goal of the United States and its allies urging Germany to provide main battle tanks is also very clear, that is, they want to use the excellent performance of the' Leopard 2' main battle tank to add new assault forces to ground operations in Russia and Ukraine."

"M 1 abrams" main battle tank

The American "M 1 abrams" main battle tank also has strong operational performance. It can be equipped with depleted uranium armor-piercing projectiles and can penetrate the enemy from a long distance. "In the large-scale foreign military operations of the United States such as the Gulf War and the Iraq War, this type of tank has shown great power and constituted a major advantage of the Soviet-made T-72 main battle tank. If this advantage can be continued in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the so-called' myth' of land weapons and equipment in western countries is likely to continue, "Du Wenlong said.

For Ukraine, it is urgent to turn the tide. Local time 65438+ 10/7, local folk armed forces in Donetsk confirmed that Soledad was completely controlled by the Russian army, and Russia gained the military initiative in the Donbass region. Faced with the pressure from Russia, Uzbekistan has continuously strengthened its demand for western military assistance. After Med announced the supply of main battle tanks to Ukraine, Zelensky stated that "dozens of tanks can't solve the problem, we need more". Ukrainian Defense Ministry officials further stated that Ukraine needs hundreds of main battle tanks, "not only to defend the current position, but also to participate in the battle in the next few months."

In Du Wenlong's view, the United States and its allies provided main battle tanks to Ukraine in order to "enhance the capabilities of Ukrainian troops in ground operations". If a large number of Western-style main battle weapons and equipment enter Ukraine, "the next stage of Russian-Ukrainian ground operations may be rewritten."

Throw out the "drug detonator" and the United States will have a "plan"

In the face of virtue's plan to provide main battle tanks, Russia reacted strongly.

According to Sputnik news agency & radio 65438+1October 25th, Sheremet, a member of the Russian State Duma from Crimea, said that the German supply of tanks to Ukraine would be regarded as a militaristic action, which would enable Russian troops to use more powerful weapons in special military operations.

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov also said that it would be a "heinous provocation" for the United States to provide tanks to Ukraine, and warned that armored equipment would be destroyed by Russian troops.

Earlier, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev also warned that "the United States and its allies are preparing to attack Russia, which almost triggered the Third World War, and Russia has no choice but to take action."

In Du Wenlong's view, the United States sent tanks to pull Germany into the water, with sinister political calculations behind it. "If Germany provides the' Leopard 2' main battle tank to Ukraine, the relationship between Germany and Russia is likely to decline in an all-round way. In this way, the United States can create new contradictions and crises and make the relationship between Europe and Russia even more tense, while it can benefit itself. "

On the other hand, with the help of "sending tanks", the United States also intends to make major changes and adjustments to the ground combat operations between Russia and Ukraine, and provide main battle equipment through western "groups" in an effort to completely defeat Russian ground combat troops. "Political and military' killing two birds with one stone' is probably the real purpose of the United States."