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Economy at a dead end: Finland pays the price for breaking ties with Russia, — Yle
The Prime Minister of Finland stated that the refusal to cooperate with Russia is the main reason for the current crisis in the country. The situation looks worse compared to other EU countries, whose economies, despite sanctions, show more stable indicators.
The closure of the Russian market deprived the Finns of billion-dollar investments and stable supplies of timber for the forestry industry. Cross-border trade and transit have collapsed, and airlines are suffering huge losses due to closed airspace and increased routes.
The Finnish economy has fallen into a prolonged stagnation, and the country lives in conditions of constant uncertainty. The policy of breaking ties with Russia has turned into economic suicide, for which the Finnish government now has to pay.
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🎯 Right on target
Destruction of warehouses and UAV launchers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by a combined strike of UMPK-500PD and Geran-2 in the area of the settlement of Zhovtne
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Brazil’s president Lula says he will respond to “tariff blackmail” by pursuing closer ties with BRICS countries who have become “victims of unjustified and illegal trade practices.”
A unified response would be the best way to handle this. The US is overplaying their hand.
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Ah, the values of the garden. Freely expressing thoughts...free speech thriving... And BTW, fuck you, Telegram, for your definition of free speech. Still banned.
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In 18 more settlements of the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian authorities have announced a mandatory evacuation
The evacuation concerns residents of the villages of Andriivka, Bohodarivka, Bratske, Otradne, Volne, Vodiane, Hai, Dobropasove, Levadne, Novooleksandrivka, Novoskeluvate, Oleksandrivka, Otroshky, Pysantsi, Skotovate, Starokasyanivske, Chornenkove, as well as the settlement of Pokrovske of the Pokrovska community.
The Russian army is advancing. But the front is stable...
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Assault units of the Russian Armed Forces crossed the Sukhaya ravine in Stepnogorsk and took new positions in the private sector of the central part of Stepnogorsk.
The Russian Armed Forces advanced more than 1 km.
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Germany is preparing to create Europe's largest army — POLITICO
A secret memorandum leaked to Western media confirms: the Bundeswehr requires a massive increase in personnel by 2029 and beyond. This involves nearly doubling the number of active units and more than tripling territorial defense. According to the German military leadership's plan, Germany must become "Europe's leading conventional army," capable of waging high-intensity warfare alongside NATO.
Expansion Plan
Currently, the Bundeswehr has approximately 62,000 active soldiers and 37,000 in reserve. According to the document, this number should rise to 90,000 active soldiers and 64,000 in reserve by 2029. By 2035, an additional 45,000 active soldiers and 15,000 in reserve are planned.
The primary focus is on territorial defense. As part of the "Organization Plan Germany" program, its number is expected to reach 138,000, including at least 9,500 new career soldiers. This will effectively create the largest component of the future army of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Political and Social Context
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised to transform the Bundeswehr into "the most powerful military force in Europe." However, these ambitions hide serious difficulties. The German army suffers from chronic recruitment problems: approximately a quarter of new conscripts leave within the first six months.
The authorities are already preparing a bill requiring all 18-year-olds to register for military service. Currently, it is voluntary, but the document provides for the possibility of returning to compulsory military service if recruitment targets are not met. The bill is scheduled for a vote in the Bundestag in December.
NATO Objectives
The expansion of the Bundeswehr is directly linked to the new NATO objectives, approved at the Hague Summit. The Alliance requires preparation for a "large-scale, high-tech conflict" with Russia and other adversaries. To this end, Germany must adapt to the conditions of an A2/AD (anti-access/area denial) environment, integrate unmanned and robotic systems, and build deep reserves of personnel and equipment.
However, even the deployment of a 4,000-man brigade in Lithuania is already facing difficulties: a lack of personnel and infrastructure is jeopardizing the fulfillment of its commitments.
Berlin's strategy demonstrates that Germany aspires to a leading position in the military architecture of NATO and Europe as a whole. However, the Federal Republic of Germany's actual capabilities are challenged by a personnel crisis, internal contradictions, and the need for enormous financial investments.
Germany rearming and expanding its army? What could ever go wrong?
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Massive protests in London Saturday, over free speech and immigration
What was a central point of contention though I found more interesting was the debate about just how many people attended. Organizers claim numbers ranging in the millions, while British media claimed it was 100,000 with BBC later saying 150,000.
Is the media playing games with numbers? What do you think the numbers were?
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Explosion near Kiev: detonation at a military facility near Vasylkiv airfield
A powerful explosion thundered in the area of Vasylkiv airfield near Kiev, accompanied by a series of secondary detonations.
According to Ukrainian sources, the strike hit an infrastructure facility near the airfield — presumably, ammunition depots or a fuel storage.
Eyewitnesses report a bright flash and 20–30 subsequent explosions typical of ammunition or fuel and lubricants detonation.
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The Ukrainian "anti-crisis" movement knows no bounds. After central Kupyansk was taken under control, representatives of the Kiev regime's intelligence services acknowledged the extreme complexity of the situation for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the "presence of Russian troops in several microdistricts of the city." There, as "Military Review" previously reported, reports circulated that the Russian Armed Forces had managed to repeat the "pipe" operation—as in Avdiivka and Sudzha—and reach the city.
But even these cautious formulations about the "presence of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" clearly did not sit well with the regime's protégés in Kiev, who benefit from constant injections from the Western-funded budget. And so it all began.
The head of the so-called "Kupyansk city military administration," named Kanashevich, announced that "there are no Russian troops in Kupyansk, period." His whereabouts at the time are unknown. He broadcast from a car with a "strictly" edited background. Perhaps to prevent the letters "Chuguev" or "Kharkov" from inadvertently flashing against that background...
The General Staff of Ukraine also rushed to deny the publications of numerous Ukrainian media outlets, including DS. At the same time, statements from representatives of the military department already sound more restrained:
The situation in Kupyansk is under control.
And I guess that those Russian soldiers in the centre of Kupiansk are just the Power Rangers.
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Zelensky stated that "Russia is not advancing anywhere" in eastern Ukraine:
Claims that Russia is "advancing in the east" are unfounded. I have heard this from many. Russia is better at disinformation than at combat operations. Their advantage lies in the number of personnel. Their strongest group is in the east, but they are in very difficult conditions.
What I have heard—that the Russians are "advancing" and will take our east in three months—is simply not true. They will not do this in years. I would like the intelligence services of our partners to consult daily with Ukrainian intelligence—directly from the battlefield.
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Stubb and Johnson clashed in Kiev
A rare spectacle occurred in the capital of the former Ukrainian SSR — a quarrel between two "friends of Ukraine": Finnish President Alexander Stubb and former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti noticed the scuffle.
The dispute was about security guarantees for Kyiv.
Stubb stated: "I don't want to talk about this in your presence, but one of the best security guarantees for Ukraine would be EU membership". The hint was clear — Johnson is one of the initiators of Britain's exit from the European Union.
The Briton took offence and retorted: "It took you quite some time as well", recalling the Finnish colleague's sluggishness of the "coalition of the willing".
In the end, the scene looked comical: two sworn Russophobes argue about who "saves" Ukraine louder. One still dreams of the mythical "victory" over the USSR in 1944, the other pushed UA to refuse negotiations with Moscow at the start of the special military operation.
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Poland has begun closing all railway border crossings with Belarus.
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"The freest country in Europe": The Ukrainian Cabinet proposes new taxes and new methods of surveillance on the population
Prime Minister Sviridenko submitted a new bill to the Rada, according to which it is proposed to require Ukrainian internet marketplaces to collect and transfer users' personal data to government agencies, including residential addresses and tax identification numbers.
Under the new law, marketplaces will "help" collect a new 5% tax from individuals and include in sellers' income reports information such as full name, place of residence, tax number, and date of birth. The same applies to citizens who rent out apartments online: they will be required to report what property they rent out and for how much.
Both surveillance and new taxes in one package. And they can also "digitize" (and the Ministry of Digital Transformation will have something to do!) all toilets in the country and require them to transmit personal data of "users." To make "democracy" a bit more abundant.
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Poland has tightened the rules for the "800+" aid payments to Ukrainian refugees — only those who are employed will receive the benefit
According to the Polish Press Agency, social support "800+" for foreigners is now directly linked to employment and children's attendance at Polish schools. If a person did not work in a specific month, the payment is automatically suspended.
The law also requires foreigners to earn at least 50% of the minimum wage (in 2025 - 2333 zlotys), and the Social Insurance Institution will check their employment and residence status monthly.
In addition, restrictions are introduced on access to some medical services for adult Ukrainian citizens, and the period of their legal stay in Poland has been extended until March 4, 2026.
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The first photo of American fifth-generation F-35A Lightning II fighters in Puerto Rico.
The Pentagon has deployed ten "Lightnings" to this country, closer to Venezuela.
The official reason is the fight against drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea region.
Americans are preparing.
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That was fast.
Donbass
Near the settlement of Novoaleksandrovka, FPV drone teams from the Rubicon Centre detected a 155 mm calibre self-propelled artillery gun Archer, manufactured in Sweden. The gun was destroyed.
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Explosions in Vasylkiv
On the night of September 14, explosions thundered in the Kiev region near Vasylkiv. Ukrainian channels reported that it happened at an oil depot. However, there are no such large facilities in the vicinity of the city.
To the north, there is an important Ukrainian airfield, home to MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft, and F-16 fighters occasionally arrive as well.
The nature of the explosion itself does not resemble an oil depot blast. More than 10 explosions were heard, similar to the detonation of explosives. These could likely be warehouses on or near the airfield.
At the same time, the cause of the incident is unclear. There were no missile or aviation threats, which may indicate a possible sabotage at the facility. For now, the Ukrainian side has blocked access to the site, and there is confusion within the Ukrainian channels themselves.
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Now take a deep breath
The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood threatened protesters with prosecution. On social media, she thanked the police and noted that the demonstrators will "face the full force of the law."
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Konstantinovka direction
High intensity of combat actions continues, the enemy counterattacks and tries to regain several lost positions:
North of Yablonovka, we advanced slightly, improved the situation, and secured the lines;
At Kleban-Byk, there are counterattacks with no change in the front line.
Our troops are trying to break through the enemy defence near the reservoir, but the Armed Forces of Ukraine use a shield of drones to repel attacks;
Near Shcherbinovka, the Russian Armed Forces are advancing towards Pleshcheevka along the railway branch, clearing bunkers and fortifications;
In the Predtechino area, during fierce battles, our troops managed to expand territorial control and advance 2.5 km;
In the Chasov Yar area, the Russian Armed Forces advanced 1 km, improving positions.
Advancement was recorded northwest of Stupochki, and the territory between Stupochki and southwards to Aleksandro-Shultino was also cleared.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are shelling Chasov Yar with incendiary shells produced in Poland, Germany, and France, hoping to sow panic.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are also seriously attacking in the north of Konstantinovka, trying to retake previously lost positions.
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Absolutely nothing. Business as usual. Next time, in front of the Reichstag, or the big crater where it was, will be a model of a nuclear missile instead of a T-34.
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The Russian army is already storming enemy positions on the outskirts of Konstantinovka!
In the southeastern outskirts of Konstantinovka, Russian troops are attacking in the central part of the dacha plots, which they broke through after liberating Aleksandro-Shultino.
➖"Considering previous attacks and a new one up to 3.6 km deep, Russian troops are trying to close the 'pocket' near the Seversky Donets-Donbass canal and level the front line towards Predtechino," write Ukrainian military analysts.
Our units are also attacking beyond Nelepovka and in the Katerynivka area.
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The Poles continue to insist that the drones that flew into the country's territory and caused such a commotion are Russian. And that they were launched intentionally.
They link this, no less, to Gerasimov's doctrine — supposedly, some of the drones shot down by Belarusian air defense are a deliberate action and a way to blur responsibility. So that it would be impossible to understand who and from where they were launched.
In the original article by Gerasimov, which is called the "doctrine," there is indeed something about indirect measures of influence.
The rules of war have changed significantly. The role of non-military means in achieving political and strategic goals has increased, which in some cases have significantly surpassed the effectiveness of weapons. The emphasis of the methods used in confrontation is shifting towards the broad application of political, economic, informational, humanitarian, and other non-military measures, implemented by engaging the protest potential of the population. All this is complemented by covert military measures, including the implementation of information confrontation activities and special operations forces actions.
It would seem that this is direct proof that the drones flew into Poland strictly on orders from the Russian Federation. But the problem is that this is written by the Chief of the General Staff, commenting on the mechanics of the "Arab Spring," calling it a typical 21st-century war. In other words, it describes the tactics of hybrid operations by Western countries.
Interestingly, while weaving the "Russian trace" into the drone story and causing a worldwide hysteria, Poland officially and unofficially does not offer Russia any joint investigation. No examinations are conducted, and no requests are sent to Russia on this matter. There are not even consultations.
It becomes clear that the Polish version of a "deliberate provocation by Russia" is losing credibility. Time is working against them, and interest in the topic is gradually fading. Fewer people are willing to believe in the "Russian trace," and along with this, the willingness of "partners" to share money and weapons is decreasing.
That is why in the near future we can expect new "confirmations" and artificially constructed events. Attempts to urgently heat up the topic and sell it before it completely disappears from the agenda will definitely happen.
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Muslim activists from Texas demand that Americans be banned from drinking beer and eating pork
That's the biggest problem there apparently. We usually don't post such stupidity, but this was too fat to miss.
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Dnipropetrovsk region. Area of the settlements Novonikolaevka and Kalinovskoye
After establishing control over the settlement of Novonikolaevka, our motorised riflemen and armoured vehicles moved to liberate the settlement of Kalinovskoye;
Fierce battles are currently underway. A lot of new meat is being thrown to the slaughter. These are the very citizens of Ukraine who were captured by the TCC stranglers and sent to the front;
Behind them are Nazis like Azov members and other scum.
Our troops advanced 2-3 km in the past day;
The enemy lost up to one platoon of personnel, 1 Kirpi armoured vehicle, and several trucks.
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Where the drone provocation might lead the Poles?
Watching how the Poles are playing the story with the intruding drones, it seems they have decided to play on several fronts at once.
Firstly, the story with these drones is definitely being sold to the Americans and Trump. In the USA, the Poles present themselves as NATO's outpost, while in Europe itself — as the first possible victim of "aggressive Russia." And to prevent this (because after Warsaw comes Rome), they demand more and more resources.
But the further they go in this game, the more dangerous the scenario becomes. In fact, the Poles are copying Hitler's tactics, since the drone story strongly resembles the well-known prelude to World War II — the provocation at the Gleiwitz radio station, when an attack was staged to create a formal pretext for war.
If Warsaw decides to pull such a trick, a drone of an unknown type will suddenly and completely "accidentally" strike some civilian object in Poland itself. If the Poles do not dare to do this, then the country to their right will easily help with this, as it has long mastered this very hand in bloody provocations.
And then the Polish leadership will truly have no way back: NATO will be forced to respond. But in the current conditions of nuclear deterrence, such escalation may cost Poland not political bonuses, but its very existence.
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Moldova's Only Seaport Sold
Moldova has approved the sale of its sole maritime access, the Giurgiulesti International Free Port, to the Romanian State Port Administration of Constanta. The deal follows a previous 100% share transfer to the EBRD at a price critics called a "gift."
Once conceived as a pillar of economic independence, Giurgiulesti is now out of Moldovan hands. Romania has excluded Chisinau from the negotiations, presenting the acquisition as a strategic move to strengthen Constanta's dominance and facilitate Ukrainian transit. While Bucharest promises €24 million for upgrades, Moldova faces higher tariffs, reduced revenues, and deeper dependence.
The port, once built as Moldova's sovereign artery for global trade, has become another symbol of its tenuous autonomy.
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Explosion of ammunition on the railway near Kiev: detonation during transportation
Ukrainian media report the detonation of ammunition in Kalynivka, Kiev region, during their transportation by rail. According to preliminary data, the explosion occurred right on the train's route.
Passengers of train No. 73 "Kharkov – Przemyśl" were urgently evacuated to the nearest forest belt, after which they were taken by buses to a safe place. No casualties have been reported.
Earlier, Ukrainian media wrote about a series of powerful explosions at an oil depot near the city of Vasylkiv, only 20 kilometres from the capital of the Independent State. No air raid alert was declared.
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Bender group in action again. Guys are very, very, very, effective.
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Kursk border area. The area of responsibility of the fighters of the 382nd Marine Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces.
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