Russian media say the US controls more than 50 biological laboratories near the Russian border

Russia's TASS news agency reported on the 3rd that there are more than 50 biological laboratories near the Russian border, funded by the US Pentagon for modernization and controlled by the US. Another analysis believes that with the complete shutdown of the " Beixi-1" natural gas pipeline, the price of natural gas may continue to rise, dragging down the European economy.

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Tass news agency quoted the Russian army radiation, chemical and biological protection force commander Kirillov as saying that there are more than 50 biological experiments near the Russian border. The room is modernized and controlled by the United States at the expense of the Pentagon.

Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Konashenkov reported on the 3rd that during the visit of the International Atomic Energy Agency delegation to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, the Ukrainian side tried again to seize the nuclear power plant, but was repelled by the Russian army.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov said on the "Russia-24" TV channel live program on the 2nd that Russia warned the United States not to take provocative measures, including supplying Ukraine with longer-range and more destructive weapons system. He said the deepening US involvement in the situation in Ukraine is a dangerous trend. Russia has repeatedly warned that when the United States supplies arms and otherwise provides Ukraine with direct support, the United States has virtually become a party to the conflict.

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Gazprom (Gazprom) said on the 2nd that due to the discovery of multiple equipment failures, the "Beixi-1" natural gas pipeline will completely stop gas transmission until the fault is rectified. Analysts pointed out that this situation makes the prospects of European countries facing a "gas shortage" worrying. Natural gas prices may continue to rise, pushing up inflation, dragging down the economy, and exacerbating the predicament of people's livelihood.

Fitch Ratings predicts that if Russia completely shuts down its pipeline natural gas exports to Europe, it may lead to a recession in the European economy from the second half of this year, and the GDP (GDP) of countries such as Germany and Italy will increase by 2023. shrink. French Economy and Finance Minister Le Maire said on the 1st that if Russia's natural gas supply is completely cut off, French economic growth may face major challenges. Natural gas will be one of the decisive factors for French economic growth in 2023.

This is a natural gas stove taken at a home in London, England on October 8, 2021. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Han Yan

A few days ago, a survey showed that among the four countries surveyed in France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom, the cost of living has become the most concerned issue for Europeans.