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CCTV News: On August 14th, the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Commerce stated that in the following period of 2023, the Ministry of Commerce will continue to organize the "Investment in China Year" investment promotion activities and continue to build the "Investment in China" brand. Zhu Bing, Director of the Foreign Investment Management Department of the Ministry of Commerce: In September, we will have two major events. One is the special promotion of expanding the opening up of the service industry during the Service Trade Expo held in Beijing. During the investment and trade fair in Xiamen, a themed forum for the "Investment in China Year" and a special promotion in Fujian will be held. During the Import Expo held in Shanghai in November, a series of activities such as the "Investment in China Year" summit and the special promotion of the Free Trade Zone will be held. In addition, the Ministry of Commerce will fully mobilize embassies and consulates abroad, domestic and foreign associations, industry organizations, and

CCTV News: Recently, China issued the "Opinions on Further Optimizing the Foreign Investment Environment and Increasing the Attraction of Foreign Investment". At the State Council's regular policy briefing held on August 14th, relevant authoritative departments gave a specific introduction. Tian, the relevant person in charge of the State Administration for Market Regulation, stated that in the future, efforts will continue to be made to increase anti unfair competition and intellectual property law enforcement efforts, and strive to give foreign-invested enterprises a greater sense of gain. In terms of doing a good job in the admission of foreign-funded enterprises, we will strictly implement the management system of national treatment and negative list before the admission of foreign investment. Select 7 provinces and cities including Beijing to carry out pilot projects for the electronic circulation of simplified notarized documents for Hong Kong investors, in order to facilitate Hong Kong investors. At the same time, we adhere to the principle of treating domestic and foreign enterprises equally, and actively create a fair competitive market environment. Strengthening intellectual property law enforcement and business

Currently, Typhoon No. 6 "Kanu" has ceased its numbering and the rainfall process on Heilongjiang Province has ended. The disaster relief and self rescue work in the disaster stricken areas of Heilongjiang Province has been carried out in an orderly manner. Epidemic prevention and disinfection and sterilization, drinking water safety, infrastructure repair and other work have been carried out simultaneously to speed up the restoration of people's production and living order. Recently, the reporter followed the staff of Sunshine Agricultural Mutual Insurance Company to the disaster stricken area to track and interview the investigation and compensation situation of damaged farmland and houses. In Shuangqiao Village, Changting Town, Hailin City, Heilongjiang Province, several rural houses near the Hailang River collapsed. Shuangqiao Village Accountant Yu Hongfu is the village's insurance coordinator, and he reported the damage situation to the insurance company as soon as possible. Yu Hongfu said that there are quite a few dry fields in the village, most of which are planted with corn, and the entire damaged area is 6850 acres. In peonies

The Hebei Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision announced today that Li Jian, a member of the Party Group and Deputy Director of the Hebei Geological and Mineral Exploration and Development Bureau, is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Hebei Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision. According to the official website of the Hebei Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, the bureau is a first-class public welfare institution directly under the Hebei Provincial Government, and its institutional specifications are at the department level. Shangguanhui has noticed that this year, the leading cadres who have fallen from the bureau include former Party Secretary and Director Liu Hefeng, as well as former Party member and Chief Economist Guo Ronglin. According to the open resume, Li Jian, male, Han nationality, born in Tangshan, Hebei Province in May 1968, joined the CPC in May 2002, with a college degree. He once served as the head of the Geological Department of the Fourth Geological Brigade of the Hebei Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, the Secretary of the Party Committee of the Qinhuangdao Mineral Hydrological Engineering Geological Brigade of the Hebei Provincial Bureau of Geology and Mineral Resources, and He

Today, the "Honest Sichuan" WeChat official account published an article entitled "Taking the case as a mirror to collect 20 million yuan from the hospital", introducing the details of the bribery case of Liu Xiaoping, the former deputy secretary of the Party Committee and the president of Zizhong County Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Neijiang, Sichuan. "I regret my wrong behavior, which has disappointed the hope and trust of the party organization in me. I regret that my wrong behavior has had a negative impact on the Zizhong health system and hospitals. I regret that my wrong behavior has caused great harm to my family..." The article shows that Liu Xiaoping used the phrase "I regret" three times in his confession letter to express his regret. According to the public resume, Liu Xiaoping, male, Han ethnicity, was born in September 1963 and is from Zizhong, Sichuan. He started working in August 1981. Liu Xiaoping once served as a party member at Zizhong County People's Hospital

"Japan is already a partner who shares universal values and pursues common interests with South Korea," said South Korean President Yoon Seok yeol on the day of the Liberation Day, which greatly angered South Korean public opinion. According to a report by Yonhap News Agency on the 15th, Yoon Seok yeol attended the celebration ceremony of the National Day of Liberation at the auditorium of Lihua Women's University and delivered a speech, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between South Korea and Japan, as well as the alliance between South Korea, the United States, and Japan. On August 15, 1945, South Korea freed itself from 36 years of Japanese colonial rule and achieved national liberation. This day also became South Korea's Independence Day, known as the "Liberation Day". "Our independence movement is aimed at building a country where the people are the masters of their own country. It is a national movement that respects freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, rather than simply reclaiming sovereignty." In the speech, Yin Xiyue emphasized the significance of the Liberation Day and emphasized the importance of remembering

According to Kyodo News, on August 14th, due to a Republican senator obstructing hundreds of military promotions, the head of the US Navy retired without a formal successor, resulting in the first time that the three major branches of the US military did not have officially appointed leaders at the same time. At the resignation ceremony of General Michael Gilday at the United States Naval Academy in Maryland, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed regret over this situation. He said, "This is unprecedented. It is unnecessary and unsafe." Austin said, "This will affect the lives of many American military families. Our military should not encounter this situation. Our military families should not encounter this situation. Our allies and partners should not encounter this situation. Our national security should not encounter this situation." ▲ The US Department of Defense reported

On August 15th, the offshore renminbi fell to its weakest point against the US dollar around 7.31, followed by trading at 7.29; The onshore RMB trend is relatively strong. Traders told reporters that the stability signal of the middle price is strong, and the impact of countercyclical factors has exceeded 700 points in recent days. However, the exchange rate still fell to around 7.25 on the 15th. On that day, the central bank's reverse repo rate and MLF rate were "reduced" by 10BP and 15BP respectively. On the one hand, in recent times, the US dollar index has continued to rebound, rising to 103 overnight, and the 10-year US bond yield has approached 4.2%, helping the US dollar index to close higher for four consecutive weeks; On the other hand, the continuous widening of the interest rate spread between China and the United States has intensified the pressure on the depreciation of the renminbi. On the 15th, economic data such as total retail sales of consumer goods, growth rate of fixed investment, industrial added value, and unemployment rate for July were released, which fell short of expectations

On August 15, 2023, the Intermediate People's Court of Anshun City, Guizhou Province publicly announced in the first instance the case of Yang Longzheng, former Deputy Secretary and Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province, accepting bribes. Yang Longzheng was sentenced to ten years and six months in prison and fined one million yuan for the crime of accepting bribes; The proceeds of Yang Longzheng's bribery crime that have been returned and handed over to the national treasury shall be recovered in accordance with the law. Any shortfall shall continue to be recovered. Yang Longzheng stated in court that he accepted the verdict and did not appeal. After trial, it was found that from 2005 to 2012, the defendant Yang Longzheng took advantage of his position as Deputy Secretary, Deputy County Magistrate, and County Party Secretary of Shuicheng County to provide assistance to others in project approval, coal mine resource integration, and mining group dispute resolution. He illegally received property from others, totaling more than RMB 12.72 million. Anshun

The phenomenon of artificially increasing local fiscal revenue seems to be on the rise. Recently, some provinces have disclosed audit reports on the execution of provincial budgets and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for the year 2022. Among them, the Hunan audit report found in the special audit of the financial final accounts of 7 counties that 7 counties inflated their fiscal revenue through methods such as land self sale and self purchase; The audit report of Hebei Province found that some cities and counties have inflated their fiscal revenue by buying and selling non operating state-owned assets through a fiscal revenue and expenditure cycle. At the end of June, the Audit Office released an audit report on the implementation of the central budget and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for the year 2022, which showed that when focusing on auditing the management of fiscal revenues and expenditures in 54 regions and extending common issues to other regions, it was found that one of the problems was that 70 regions were falsely using methods such as "self sale and self purchase" of state-owned assets and fictitious land transactions

After 24 years of hiding, Jie Mouping was arrested at the vegetable market in Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province. What attracted the attention of netizens were the "high appearance" photos of him when he was wanted many years ago, as well as the open letter "shouting" for his surrender from the Yumen Branch of the Yuncheng Public Security Bureau in Shanxi Province in 2020. On January 3, 2020, the Yumen Branch of Yuncheng Public Security Bureau issued an open letter to fugitives and their relatives. It was reported that on the evening of July 7, 1999, a major criminal case involving one death and one injury occurred in the residential area of Shanxi Aluminum Base. After investigation, it was found that Hao Moucang and Jie Mouping were suspected of committing a major crime, and the two of them fled after committing the crime. In March 2013, the Yuncheng Public Security Bureau arrested Hao Moucang and brought him to justice in Jiexiu City. He confessed to the fact that he had conspired with Jie Mouping to commit the crime. Jie Mouping grew up in a factory living area in Yongji City, Shanxi Province. stay

According to media reports, Murdoch, a 92 year old media tycoon, is dating Elena Zhukova, a 66 year old retired Russian American molecular biologist and diabetes expert. The two were reported to be traveling on a luxury yacht in the Mediterranean, with a weekly rent of $767000. The report states that the two are in the early stages of their relationship. It is reported that Murdoch and Elena Zhukova met through the introduction of their daughter Dasha. And Dasha is the ex-wife of Russian businessman and former Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich. According to other sources, Murdoch and Elena met through the joint introduction of Murdoch's ex-wife Wendy Deng and Dasha. According to reports, Dasha and Deng Wendi are very good friends. It is understood that Elena is a retired molecular biologist

The armed conflict in Sudan has been ongoing for a full four months since its outbreak on April 15th. Statistics show that the war has caused over 5000 deaths in Sudan, and a large number of people lack basic necessities such as food and medicine. The humanitarian situation in the country is becoming increasingly severe. According to the "Armed Conflict Sites and Events Database Project", a non-governmental organization that focuses on global conflict activities, the organization has recorded over 1300 violent incidents in Sudan from the outbreak of the conflict to August 4th, resulting in over 5000 deaths. The organization's statistics also show that since July, there has been a 35% increase in violent incidents against civilians in the Sudanese capital area compared to June. Volunteer Talat from a hospital in Entuman City: Today, a shell fell on a nearby hospital in Aranau

The handover ceremony of the dress for the Chinese sports delegation at the Hangzhou Asian Games was held in Beijing on the 15th. The dress was released as "Star Shining", and Chinese badminton players Chen Yufei and Shi Yuqi said they were "very comfortable" after trying it on. This dress was crafted by the Nine Shepherds, with the main color tones being white and blue; The interlocking pattern of the lock armor implies the competitive attributes of sports as well as the characteristics of unity and resilience; Peony and vine intertwine, symbolizing vibrant vitality; The semi standing neck design showcases the charm of Chinese clothing culture. Yu Jianyong, Director of the Sports Equipment Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, said, "The dress of the Chinese sports delegation at the Hangzhou Asian Games is named 'Xingyao', and the color is starry blue, expressing expectations and wishes for sports athletes. May they shine like stars." Starting from 2018, the Nine Pastoral Kings and the Chinese sports delegation have opened a six-year reunion

Former Republican President Donald Trump was charged with 13 serious crimes in southern Georgia on the 14th, including extortion and other related organized crime charges, for allegedly overturning the 2020 presidential election results. This is the fourth time Trump has been criminally charged this year, and also the second time he has been charged with suspicion of interfering in the 2020 election since stepping down. 18 individuals, including close friends Rudy Giuliani, former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, and another lawyer John Eastman, who served as his personal lawyer, also became defendants. In the organized crime 2020 presidential election, Trump lost to Democratic presidential candidate Joseph Biden in Georgia by less than 12000 votes. On January 2, 2021, Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Laffensburg

The deadliest wildfire in a century on Maui Island, Hawaii, USA has caused 99 deaths as of the 14th. Governor Josh Green predicts that more bodies of the victims will be found, and the final death toll may reach twice the current confirmed number. President Joseph Biden went on vacation to Rihobos Beach in Delaware last weekend, during which he answered questions from reporters about the casualties caused by the wildfire on Maui Island without comment, sparking public criticism. Biden returned to the capital Washington on the morning of the 14th. White House press secretary Karina Jean Pierre attempted to downplay the impact of Biden's vacation and remarks during a press conference on the same day, stating that the government's response to the disaster showed Biden's "deep concern" for the people of Maui. Biden has declared a state of disaster emergency in Hawaii. Jean Pierre said that Biden, along with Governor Green and Federal Emergency Affairs

Recently, netizens reported that a vendor in a market in Guangzhou was surrounded and beaten by multiple uniformed personnel, which has attracted social attention. On August 15th, Guangzhou Baiyun Public Security issued a situation report on this matter. The full text of the notice is as follows: At around 23:00 on August 14th, Li Mourong and Li Mouming, members of the Wanggang Village security team in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, received a complaint from nearby residents that street vendors were still using loudspeakers to loudly sell late at night, seriously disturbing the residents. After receiving the report, the two went to handle the noise dispute. During this period, the involved vendors Ye Moubin and Ye Mou did not listen to dissuasion and started pushing and shoving, holding and throwing the rescue team members. Subsequently, Li Mourong, Li Mouming, and other security team members who were present to assist in the disposal clashed with the involved vendors. Li Mourong beat the vendors with a rubber stick. After receiving the alarm, the Baiyun police immediately dispatched personnel to the scene for disposal and sent the injured person to the hospital for treatment,

The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Japan responded to the reporter's question on the negative movements of the Japanese side towards the Yasukuni Shrine: On August 15th, Japan's Victory Day, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida paid tribute to the Yasukuni Shrine, and some cabinet members and members of the National Assembly went to pay their respects. What is China's comment on this? Answer: Today is the 78th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender and defeat. We should always remember this historic moment when justice triumphs over evil. The Yasukuni Shrine is a spiritual tool and important symbol for Japanese militarism to launch aggressive wars against foreign countries. The essence of the Yasukuni Shrine issue is whether the Japanese government can correctly understand and treat the past period of aggression history. The negative trend of the Japanese side once again proves that there is always a counter current of denying aggression crimes in Japan. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this and has made solemn representations to the Japanese side. We strongly urge

Recently, news about a company recruiting new employees from Jiangbei Zui Guojin Center and sending them to the "Burma North Industrial Park" under the pretext of "going abroad for team building" after working normally for several months has spread in WeChat circles and social media platforms, attracting the attention of some netizens. After verification with relevant departments, it has been found that there have been no such cases in Jiangbei Mouth, Chongqing recently, and rumors have been circulating online. At the same time, "Shancheng Defying Rumors Hero" has also released debunking information about this. Please keep in mind that the Internet is not an illegal place, strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, consciously regulate personal words and deeds on the Internet, achieve "no rumor, no rumor, no rumor", and work together to maintain the order of cyberspace.

On the 15th, the reporter learned from the Ji'an Intermediate People's Court of Jiangxi Province that the court recently sentenced the defendant Long Qinfeng, the main criminal of the "9 · 20" project, to be sentenced to death in the first instance for 13 crimes, including the crime of organizing and leading criminal organization, the crime of intentional homicide, the crime of affray, the crime of opening a casino, the crime of causing trouble, the crime of intentional injury, and the crime of illegal possession of guns. The defendant Long Qinfeng was suspended for two years, deprived of political rights for life, and confiscated all personal property. At this point, all individuals involved in the "9.20" project have been severely punished by the law. It is understood that on December 31, 2021, the People's Court of Yongxin County, Jiangxi Province, made a judgment on 39 other accomplices in the Long Qinfeng gang related case: each defendant was sentenced to imprisonment ranging from 1 year and 2 months to 16 years, and was also fined; First instance declaration

Since the summer vacation, the Yangtze River Delta region has ushered in the hottest day of the year, bringing severe challenges to railway transportation production. There is a group of railway people who silently persevere, providing countless passengers with increasingly beautiful travel experiences. They use their actions to escort passengers! EMU driver: The locomotive crew faces the scorching sun, operates smoothly, and ensures the safety and punctuality of passenger trains. Line worker: The exposed steel rails are scorching hot, and the line worker's face is pressed against the track. They carefully inspect the line to ensure the safe and smooth operation of the train. Signal worker: Under the scorching sun, the signal worker walks towards the sun, climbs the high pole, and lights up the train's forward signal lights. Contact network worker: In scorching air, contact network workers work in the air and conduct comprehensive inspections of power supply equipment. Motor fitter: The sparks are shining on the bottom of the car, and the motor fitter carefully inspects and repairs to ensure the high-quality production of the vehicle

On August 15, 1945, Japan declared unconditional surrender. We will never forget this day. On August 15, 1945, Emperor Hirohito of Japan broadcasted the "Edict of the End of War", announcing Japan's unconditional surrender. The picture shows the Japanese Emperor announcing surrender in parliament. Xinhua News Agency: We will not forget millions of patriotic soldiers who fought with iron bones and strong enemies who went to the country one after another, vowing not to be enslaved. The Chinese people and Japanese aggressors fought a 14 year long and arduous struggle, achieving China's first complete victory in resisting foreign invasion in modern times. The war destroyed our homeland, but our spirit and backbone cannot be defeated. Remember that history is not meant to be deeply trapped in the mud of hatred, but to reflect on the future and avoid tragedies from repeating history. History cannot be left behind

Harbin, the Songhua River passes through the city, with fertile fields spanning thousands of miles on both sides. In recent days, typhoons "Dussuri" and "Kanu" have brought rare historical floods, and the flood prevention situation is extremely severe. Strong drainage of water, reinforcement of embankments, relocation and resettlement... Local party committees and governments at all levels quickly mobilized various forces to coordinate the response to flood invasion and post disaster reconstruction. Fearless of danger, charging forward on the front line. Since August 1st, heavy rainfall has hit Harbin, causing a sudden increase in flood control pressure in basins such as Songhua River, Ant River, and Lalin River. Multiple hydrological stations have exceeded the warning water level. Flood disasters occurred in 9 cities and counties under the jurisdiction of Harbin, including Wuchang, Shangzhi, Shuangcheng, Yanshou, Fangzheng, and Yilan. At about 2:00 a.m. on the 3rd, rainstorm suddenly fell in Jifeng Village, Laojieji Township, Shangzhi City. Upon learning that some residents were unable to evacuate in a timely manner, Zhang Yan, the captain of the First Squadron of the Shangzhi City Public Security Bureau's Patrol Special Police Brigade, went against the current

In the recent rainstorm and flood disaster, hydrologists record and transmit a copy of hydrological observation data in the place closest to the flood, providing scientific decision-making basis for flood control and flood fighting. We followed the reporter's camera and went together to see their steadfastness on the front line of flood prevention. The Hebei Duya Hydrological Station, located in Laishui County, Baoding City, Hebei Province, was the last hydrological station before the Juma River entered Beijing. The water level and data monitored here are key reference information for relevant departments to make flood prevention and control decisions. After the flood, the white walls of the small building at the Duya Hydrological Station were filled with mud, and the glass of the first floor windows had been washed away by the water. The steel protective railings of the windows were also washed away and tilted. Ma Zhanhui is the station manager of Duya Hydrological Station, and he has been working here for 15 years. When I saw him, he was about to go to the river to nail a water gauge and measure the water level

Changsha, August 15th (Xinhua) - Escaping the Heat, Enriching Holidays, and Promoting Consumption - The Hot Phenomenon of Hunan's "Cool Economy" - A Frontline View of Xinhua News Agency Journalists Ruan Quanquan, Xie Ben, and Chen Sihan. In the 35 degree Celsius hot weather, they changed into swimsuits and plunged down the long water slide, splashing with water. Children's laughter erupted, and the heat seemed to dissipate in an instant. This is the scene that the reporter saw at "Wanlou Youth Wharf" in Xiangtan City, Hunan Province. After the beginning of autumn, the scorching heat in Hunan has not eased. In recent days, reporters have visited many places in Hunan and found that under the continuous high temperature weather, many places have developed cool entertainment projects according to local conditions, creating "summer destinations", transforming "cool resources" into "hot economy", and activating cultural and tourism consumption. In the evening, Longfei, a resident of Xiangtan, made an appointment with his family and friends to go to Wan after work

On the evening of the 14th, the internet celebrity "Iron Head Punishes Evil and Promotes Virtue" who cracked down on counterfeit Sanya seafood and reported Hangzhou New Oriental's violation of remedial classes became popular. He promoted Xinjiang agricultural products in a live broadcast room on a short video platform, but was ridiculed by onlookers. The live broadcast ended hastily. On the 15th, in an interview with Upstream News reporters, multiple merchants expressed that they did not expect such a situation to occur. Some customer service representatives were scolded and cried, and they will not cooperate with "Iron Head" again in the future. A certain e-commerce company in Turpan, which invited "Iron Head" to help farmers with goods, said that they initially thought that "Iron Head" had a great reputation and could help improve sales. However, they did not expect that netizens would not accept it and would not continue to cooperate in the future. "Brothers, it's an honor to receive an invitation from Turpan City, Xinjiang. I will start live streaming to help farmers!" Recently, internet celebrity

"Organ donation should be voluntary and free. Was this 100000 yuan liver source fee collected and withheld by the hospital without authorization, or was it really transferred to the donor?" On August 14th, Mr. Jiang posted a report stating that his father underwent liver transplantation surgery at Xiangya Third Hospital, and the doctor privately requested 100000 yuan in cash for the liver source fee, stating that it would be transferred to the donor as a subsidy through the Red Cross. But he learned from the Red Cross that according to relevant regulations, donors will not pay cash to other individuals except for the normal payment of organ transplant surgery fees. Mr. Jiang claimed that after multiple complaints from him and third-party mediation, the hospital recognized the cash as the cost of organ transplantation and refunded Mr. Jiang 98000 yuan in the name of compensation. Cover News Reporter from Hunan Red Cross Society on the Cash Payment Process Filmed by Patient Family

On August 11th, the website of the German magazine Focus published an article titled "A Quiet Revolution Against US Directives Begins in Europe", written by former editor in chief of the German newspaper Business Daily, Gabor Steingart. The full text is excerpted as follows: When US President Biden spat and announced one restrictive measure after another against China, the Western economy followed its own rules. The key word is "decoupling". The good news for the United States is that the European economic community has understood the keyword "decoupling" and is currently decoupling. The bad news is that the European economic community is decoupling from the political guidelines of the United States, rather than from China as hoped. The President of the United States is no longer accepted as a guardian. Europe is liberating itself. Despite Biden's various bellicose declarations and Olaf Scholz's broadcast

Today, a topic became a hot topic on Weibo. Recently, Mr. Zhou from Wuxi discovered that his bank account had an extra 148000 yuan. Where did this money come from? His wife became suspicious and quickly called the police, which prevented Mr. Zhou from further falling into the scam. On the same day, Mr. Zhou from Wuxi received a call from a customer service representative claiming to be JD Financial, who claimed that Mr. Zhou had previously opened JD White Notes and suggested closing them due to high interest rates. At the same time, the other party also claimed that closing the IOU required "going through the motions", and on this basis, Mr. Zhou was granted a loan of 148000 yuan. When the police arrived at Mr. Zhou's residence, he was still on the phone. At first glance, the police saw that this was a typical telecommunications fraud. The 148000 yuan extra in Mr. Zhou's bank account was actually a scammer deceiving Mr. Zhou

On the 15th local time, the 11th Moscow International Security Conference, hosted by the Russian Ministry of Defense, opened at the Patriot Exhibition Center in Moscow Oblast. Russian President Putin delivered a video speech stating that open, candid, and fair discussions are important and necessary at present. Putin stated that a multipolar world pattern is taking shape, while new conflicts are being provoked. NATO member states continue to strengthen their offensive capabilities and use military and non military means to exert pressure. In addition, the United States is also attempting to establish a military political alliance controlled by Washington. Putin stated that although security challenges in each region have their own particularities, fundamentally they are all caused by Western geopolitical adventures, self-interest, and neocolonial actions. Putin stated that Russia has always firmly supported prioritizing international legal norms and principles