As a result of these days, we see clear support from Europe. Even more unity, even more willingness to cooperate.
Everyone is united on the main issue – for peace to be real, we need real security guarantees. And this is the position of all of Europe – the entire continent. The United Kingdom, the European Union, Türkiye.
Of course, we understand the importance of America, and we are grateful for all the support we’ve received from the United States. There has not been a day when we haven’t felt gratitude. It’s gratitude for the preservation of our independence – our resilience in Ukraine is based on what our partners are doing for us – and for their own security.
What we need is peace, not endless war. And that’s why we say security guarantees are the key to this.
BREAKING: Bret Baier just asked Zelensky if he owes Trump an apology.
Zelenskyy: "No. I respect president. And I respect American people. I’m not sure that we did something bad."
What exactly is he supposed to apologize for? For not bowing down to Trump and Vance on camera while his country is bombed and innocent people die? Give me a break.
Enjoyed that #MediaforOneHealth learning trip we did in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. The meetings we had with the leaders of the Bukidnon Indigenous Cultural Community and Tuminugan Farm were unforgettable.
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1/ 🌏Ensuring the Rule of Law in the South China Sea🌏
#PacificForum’s Maritime Security Program is proud to collaborate with our networks in Asia in convening The Manila Dialogue on the South China Sea, Nov. 6-8, 2024.
Using Canada's Dark Vessel Detection technology, the Philippine Coast Guard was able to successfully track the movements of the Chinese Coast Guard's 165-meter monster ship, CCG-5901.
On July 1st, the ship departed from Hainan and entered the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) on the following day. On July 3rd, it traveled directly to Ayungin Shoal and later proceeded to Panganiban Reef. After a few hours, the ship was detected once again, this time heading towards Escoda Shoal. She was radio challenged by the PCG vessel, BRP Teresa Magbanua. The PCG asked the intention of the Chinese ship and emphasized that it was operating within the Philippines' EEZ.
For over two consecutive days, the Chinese Coast Guard ship has been anchored at Escoda Shoal, maintaining a close proximity to BRP Teresa Magbanua. The distance between the two vessels is less than 800 yards, with the Chinese ship positioned on the starboard beam of the PCG vessel.
Using Canada's Dark Vessel Detection technology, the Philippine Coast Guard was able to track the movement of the Chinese Coast Guard's monster ship (CCG 5901) for the past ten days.
On June 17th, CCG 5901 departed from Hainan and directly encroached upon the territorial waters of the Philippine-occupied features of Parola and Pagasa, violating our sovereignty. It then proceeded to enter Zamora Reef, where it stayed overnight, before eventually continuing its voyage by passing through Bayani and Union Banks.
On June 20th, she entered Kagitingan Reef and possibly resupplied for logistics before continuing on her long voyage, entering the Exclusive Economic Zones of Malaysia and Brunei.
She once again headed north and entered the Philippine EEZ once more. She passed through Rizal Reef and made a supply stop at Panganiban Reef on June 23rd. The following day, she continued to navigate within the Philippines EEZ, selectively passing through Lawak and Patag, and then making a quick southeasterly turn to pass through Escoda Shoal.
After passing through Escoda Shoal, CCG 5901 proceeded directly towards El Nido, Palawan, maintaining a close distance of 34 nautical miles from its coastline. From there, it made a quick turn towards Bajo De Masinloc, where it joined three other China Coast Guard vessels that were deployed in the area. After spending a few hours loitering at BDM, CCG 5901 sailed back towards Hainan.
As of this morning at 8am, the most recent data shows that CCG 5901 is last monitored at a distance of 46 nautical miles southeast of Sanya, Hainan.
🇨🇳#China Coast Guard 5901--"The Monster"--has visited many #SouthChinaSea hotspots this week: 🇵🇭Thitu Island, 🇲🇾Luconia Shoals, 🇵🇭2nd Thomas Shoal, 🇵🇭Flat Island, 🇵🇭Nanshan Island & 🇵🇭Sabina Shoal.
It is now just 40nm from 🇵🇭Palawan near El Nido.
"The PBBM administration needs to be more organized in its actions, attuned to the direction set forth in the president's defining speech, and consistent in its messaging."
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"The president has reiterated that we will not publish any schedules of RoRe.