Yesterday, in a telephone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, US Secretary of State John Kerry offered his condolences for the loss of life in the incident with Turkey. He urged for calm and for dialogue between Turkish and Russian officials in the days ahead. John Kerry stressed the need for both sides not to allow this incident to escalate tensions between their two countries or in Syria.
Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov said that downing of Russian Su-24 looks like a planned provocation. However, there is no sign that Russia wants a military escalation.
Sergei Lavrov said that now Russia is seriously rethinking relations with Turkey. Besides, Russian Foreign Minister cancelled his visit to Turkey.
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said that Turkey has no intention of straining ties with its “friend and neighbor” Russia.
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan explained that they were just defending their security. Erdogan said that the Russian jet had been fired in the Turkish airspace but had crashed inside Syria. According to the official data from the Turkish sources, the Russian jet entered the Turkish airspace just for 17 seconds. The source added that before downing the Russian pilots were warned not less than 10 times.
This month, the price of Bitcoin has soared to a record $89,000. Despite its constant volatility, BTC remains the most promising cryptocurrency since its debut in 2009. Many early investors who believed in Bitcoin's potential are now reaping the rewards of their foresight. Let's take a look at today's wealthiest crypto enthusiasts
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
