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Howard Lutnick going with the plantation owner approach with India.
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The customer is always right. We are the main customer’ – US Secretary of Commerce Latnik explained why Americans can impose sanctions on India and other countries.
‘Before the conflict [in Ukraine], Indians bought less than 2% of their oil from Russia. Less than 2%. And now they buy 40% of their oil from Russia. Why do they do this? Because the oil is under sanctions, it is really very, very cheap, as the Russians are trying to find buyers. And the Indians simply decided: forget it, let's buy cheap and make a lot of money.
But you know what? This is just wrong. It's absurd. And they need to decide whose side they are on. You know what's funny? The Chinese sell to us. The Indians sell to us.
They won't be able to sell to each other.
We are the consumer for the whole world. People should remember: it is our $30 trillion economy that is the consumer of the world. So in the end, they will all have to return to the customer, because we all know: in the end, the customer is always right.’
The country holding the majority of Russia's frozen assets will not transfer them to aid Ukraine - the Belgian FM
▪️Belgium, where the majority of the funds are concentrated, is against it. Confiscating Russian assets from Belgian banks would jeopardize Belgium's reputation as a financial services center, undermine trust in the euro, and also pose a danger to the EU
➖"It would be a very bad signal to other countries in the world. Some of them also have assets, sovereign assets in Brussels or other parts of Europe," said Maxim Prevo
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🇷🇺🇭🇺 "Several EU countries secretly buy Russian oil," — Hungarian Foreign Minister
- Péter Szijjártó criticized Brussels' double standards:
- Hungary and Slovakia openly purchase Russian oil, while "some European countries do it secretly — through Asia."
- The minister also reminded that the European Union rejected the request to expand pipeline capacity in Southeast Europe.
- Szijjártó emphasized that hypocrisy on energy issues destroys trust within the EU.
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The Polish version of the "Geranium" is PL-Largonia. It flies up to 900 km, combat weight — 20 kg.
The enemy is not standing still. The enemy copies the best and will soon start using it.
The fact that the enemy is getting copies of our weapons only says one thing: at the beginning of the special military operation, they also had little to surprise us with.
But the enemy, like us, learns quickly. We need to strike harder and faster, only then will we win.
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Battle near Pokrovsk: Russian forces continuously burn tanks, equipment, infantry, and enemy positions
▪️A selection of combat work by the fighters of the “Center” troop group on September 4, destroying combat equipment, weapons, infantry, positions, and UAV control points of the Armed Forces of Ukraine during active hostilities in the Pokrovsk direction.
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'Ukrainian EU ascension is no threat to Hungary' Ukrainian FM FIRES back at Peter Szijjarto
Claims 'Hungarians in Zakarpattia support EU membership, protection of their interests is ENSHRINED in the Hungarian constitution
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Putin's statement that NATO troops on Ukrainian territory will be considered legitimate targets for the Russian army came amid another round of consultations of the "coalition of the willing."
But the key here is not even the political statement or the hint, but what resources will be required to neutralize such a threat in practice.
Germany will not allow Moscow to set ‘red lines’ regarding Ukraine’s NATO membership’ — German FM Wadenfuhl
Will Ukraine ever become a NATO member?
- NATO expansion is not an active process managed by NATO headquarters. It has always been and remains a sovereign decision of the states that apply for membership themselves. The latest such countries were Sweden and Finland. This is not an initiative from Brussels, but a reaction of sovereign states to Russian aggression. And this is what Moscow must acknowledge.
But Russia has already called this a ‘red line’ for Ukraine.
- Yes, but we will not allow them to draw ‘red lines’. Why? Who gave them the right to draw them? They use military force, but it is unlawful. We will defend the order based on rules, international law, and the sovereignty of states and peoples against such actions…
Israel has nuclear weapons yet Iran can’t engage in enrichment.. “but sovereignty.”
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🇮🇳🇺🇸India officially rejected Trump's demand to stop purchasing Russian oil, — Bloomberg
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that India will continue purchases despite the 50 percent US tariffs.
- "Where we buy oil from, especially such a major commodity for which we pay the most in imports, we must decide based on what is most beneficial for us. We will definitely buy," said Sitharaman.
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Trump promised to "deal with" security guarantees for Ukraine and called Lukashenko a powerful leader
➖"Well, we will deal with it. We will help them. Listen, we want to save many lives, so we will do something about it. I think people expect that. We will help them. Europe will be first, and they want to be first. Europe wants this to end", said the US president
▪️Trump also stated that he is disappointed by India's decision to buy large volumes of Russian oil, and "made it clear to them by imposing high tariffs"
▪️Then Trump called Lukashenko a "strong leader", "a respected man" and "a powerful leader"
▪️He also reported that the US and Belarus are negotiating the release of part of the 1,400 detainees, who may be released soon.
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🇻🇪Maduro called to protect youth from the "American vampires of capitalism":
I watch everything, I see everyone... I have reconnaissance drones. Our dear and beloved youth are on the front line. That is why I pay so much attention to this youth, who are standing on their feet and need to be protected from the "vampires," as Chavez said, infiltrating us.
He once watched a vampire movie, and there, when a vampire bit a person, that person also became a vampire. And then he said: "Whoever feels that a vampire has bitten them, leave, push it out of yourself!" We will not allow the worm of egocentrism, individualism, leaderism, and personal vain pride to take over our young leaders!
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🇪🇺🇩🇪Europe is currently unable to play the role in world affairs that it would like to, — Merz
- "We depend on American aid, we see that China, Brazil, and other countries in the world feel free in their relations with Russia, a new partnership is emerging in the form of the so-called Shanghai format," said the Chancellor of Germany.
P.S. No shit, Sherlock
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The Russian army is cutting off enemy supply along the Slavyansk-Izyum route
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▪️The Slavyansk-Izyum route is under fire control by Russian troops, writes the Ukrainian Armed Forces media officer with the call sign "Alex".
▪️Photos of the aftermath of strikes by Russian FPV drones are published by enemy sources.
▪️Since last night, about 10 pieces of equipment have been hit on the route, writes DS.
▪️The route is a rear one – the closest distance from it to the front line is 24 km.
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Trump getting a bit dramatic. Ukraine over Russia and India is by his own decisions.
Checkers versus chess
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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick lays down CONDITIONS for India to become a US vassal and have tariffs removed
- Abandon Russian oil
- Support America
- Stand by the dollar
- Walk away from BRICS
Price of disobedience: 50% tariff
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Tucker Carlson called Putin the most effective head of state in his lifetime.
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🇺🇸🇪🇺🤡EU counts on the US to abandon Russian oil — Reuters
- European Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen stated that the European Union would welcome public support from Washington for the idea of completely abandoning imports of Russian energy resources.
- According to him, such steps would deprive Moscow of "funding to continue the war."
- The EU plans to completely stop importing oil and gas from Russia by 2028.
- Jørgensen emphasized that the US position is crucial for the success of this strategy.
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In 2019, the US Navy SEALs attempted to carry out a covert operation in North Korea, but it ended in failure
The purpose of the mission was to install an electronic device that would allow US intelligence to intercept conversations between DPRK leader Kim Jong-un during his nuclear talks with Trump. Wiretapping of communications in the DPRK was considered a strategic "blind spot" that Washington sought to eliminate
The unit landed on a rocky shore at night, dressed in black wetsuits. The mission quickly went wrong: a Korean boat appeared nearby and pointed its lights from the bow of the vessel into the water. The SEALs, fearing that they had been exposed, opened fire. Everyone on board the DPRK boat was killed in the shootout. The unit retreated without installing the listening device
The op was never publicly reported by either the Korean government or the US. Congress who oversee intelligence operations were not notified of the incident, which could have been a violation of the law
Murder…
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💥💥💥An epic destruction of the AFU's unmanned boat at the Black Sea.
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‘We could have WON every one of those WARS quickly’ — Trump on Middle Eastern wars of past 25 years
‘We did not lose anything but we did not fight to win’
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We are not interested in what Moscow thinks about Ukraine's membership in the EU. Hungarians do not want to see it in the EU’ – the Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó demonstrates an example of true sovereignty.
‘Vladimir Zelensky held talks today with the President of the European Council, and of course, he mentioned us in his statement today. In his opinion, Hungary's refusal of Ukraine's EU membership is incomprehensible, since the Russians are not against it either. Well, President Zelensky is at it again. Unlike him, our position is not determined from outside. We are not interested in what Moscow thinks about Ukraine's membership in the EU. We are interested in the opinion of the Hungarian people, and they have expressed their opinion: they do not want Ukraine to be a member of the EU. They do not want Ukrainians to destroy our farmers, our labor market, and our security.’
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House Speaker Johnson drops bomb: Trump was an ‘FBI INFORMANT’ on Jeffrey Epstein ‘to try to take this stuff down’
- RT
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‘The sabotage of the Nord Streams is an act of terror’ — German Foreign Minister Wadenfuhl promised that his country will hold all those responsible accountable.
(but refused to confirm Ukraine's involvement)
Another important investigation in which Germany is actively involved is the sabotage of the Nord Streams. What are the prospects? What is the status? There are reports of Ukraine's involvement. Could you clarify?
- We have seen the destruction, and of course, I would say it was an act of terror. An investigation is currently underway, and since the relevant authorities in Germany are independent, I fully rely on our judicial system to determine who was responsible for this and to hold him or all those involved accountable.
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‘I’ll always be FRIENDS with Modi… he’s great’ — Trump
‘I just DON’T like what he’s doing at this particular moment’
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🇺🇸🇷🇺 Putin and Trump agree: Blame falls on Europe as Ukraine peace effort languishes, — CNN
- According to the channel, three weeks after the summit in Alaska, negotiations to end the war have reached a deadlock. Statements from Washington after talks with Zelensky and the "coalition of the willing" contained more reproaches towards the EU than towards Moscow.
- Trump demanded that Europeans stop purchasing Russian oil — both directly and through India.
- CNN points out that the American president's position contains "elements of illogicality and hypocrisy": he demands Europe pressure China, while he himself does not intend to impose sanctions on Beijing, fearing it would undermine trade negotiations.
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The Russian army is intensifying strikes on enemy defences, advancing on the Zaporozhea front
▪️In the Orekhov direction, recently there have been massive strikes with guided FAB bombs from UPMK, artillery, and MLRS on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Belogorye, Malaya Tokmachka, and the city of Orekhov itself. The positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in neighboring settlements are also under intense fire.
▪️Meanwhile, Russian infantry units and assault groups continue attacks along a wide front in the Orekhov direction.
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Trump told his advisers that he is "determined" not to spoil relations with Russia, NBC News reports citing sources.
Thus, the US president wants to continue positioning himself as a mediator whom both sides can trust.
At the same time, Trump "is becoming increasingly pessimistic about the possibility of mediation to end the conflict in the near future or a personal meeting of the leaders of the two warring countries."
Asbery’s Opinion: The bare minimum to Russia ending the war is taking Slovyansk, without it the Donetsk oblast would have water issues. Either Russia takes it by force or Ukraine trades the rest of Donbass for land held in Sumy and Kharkov. Trump’s best move would be to walk away and restart talks in a year.
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Merz has a record low rating in Germany, but he is upset because he cannot influence Putin.
‘I see limited options for action for Europeans, including the European part of NATO. And if we look at the war in Ukraine, at the moment we Europeans are not able to exert sufficient pressure on Putin. This upsets and worries me. We depend on American help. We see that China, India, Brazil, and other countries in the world openly support Russia, and a new partnership is forming within the so-called Shanghai format.
And what really concerns me and, I admit, upsets me is the fact that we Europeans currently do not play the role in the world that we actually want to play and that we should be playing in order for our interests to be properly protected.’
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‘The war will end, and relations with Russia will be normalized’ — Fico explains obvious things to Ukrainians.
‘With such opportunities, when leaders from all over the world meet, it is a huge mistake not to take advantage of the chance and not to communicate. I held meetings with about 12–13 presidents — some formally and officially, some informally. Officially, I met with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the President of Vietnam, the President of Serbia, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the case of President Putin, we focused specifically on bilateral cooperation. Yes, there may be different opinions on this matter, but we believe the war will end, and we all believe — very soon, and that relations with the Russian Federation will be normalized. And my task is to speak in advance and, if there are opportunities, to discuss which projects we will do together.’