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Surrealism.
Former CIA Director David Petraeus met with the self-proclaimed president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, in New York.
They met like old good friends. But the funny thing is that Petraeus himself in 2011 personally offered a $10 million reward for information about al-Sharaa, calling him one of the most dangerous terrorists of ISIS and al-Nusra.
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🇪🇺🤡"The EU will permanently abandon Russian energy sources by 2027," said EC President Ursula von der Leyen.
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US Secret Service Thwarts Potential Spy Operation in New York
The American Secret Service announced the neutralization of a large-scale illegal telecommunications network capable of paralyzing communications in New York. The discovered infrastructure included more than 100,000 SIM cards and 300 servers, which would have allowed sending up to 30 million messages per minute and disabling mobile base stations.
According to the agency, the equipment could have been used for anonymous threats, denial-of-service attacks (a cyberattack aimed at making a service, website, or network unavailable to legitimate users), blocking emergency services, as well as for encrypted communication or eavesdropping. Analysis of some SIM cards revealed connections with a foreign state and criminal organizations, including drug cartels. An ABC News source claims the investigation considers the operation linked to the Chinese government.
The network was uncovered during an investigation of a series of anonymous threats against three high-ranking American officials — a Secret Service employee and two White House representatives. The equipment was seized in August at several sites within a 35-mile radius of the UN building, where the General Assembly was taking place at the time. This annual summit is called the "Super Bowl of spy games": it hosts leaders of more than a hundred countries, and intelligence agencies actively conduct recruitment and espionage activities.
Secret Service representative Matt McCool emphasized that the network could have disabled cellular towers and effectively "shut down mobile communications in New York" at a critical moment. He added that the investigation is ongoing and the number of involved officials may be higher.
Experts note that only a few countries could carry out an operation of this scale. In addition, along with the telecommunications equipment, agents seized illegal weapons, computers, mobile phones, and 80 grams of cocaine.
No arrests have been made yet, but authorities stress that if the plan was aimed at disrupting the General Assembly and interfering with government and emergency communications, it represents an unprecedented national security threat.
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‼️🇺🇦🏴☠️The Rada wants to restrict the work of journalists
▪️The document increases liability for "spreading false information," regulates the procedure for its refutation, and introduces a number of new restrictions for the media.
▪️It is proposed to automatically recognize information as false if it is not confirmed by a guilty verdict of the court.
▪️Journalists will not be able to publish materials about corruption or criminal schemes until the completion of court proceedings, which often last for years.
▪️The bill also provides for a "right to be forgotten" - the ability to demand the removal of any information, even if true, if it is "outdated" or "has lost public interest."
▪️A separate point concerns compensation for moral damage: lawsuits can be filed even because of evaluative judgments or the "unpleasant tone" of a publication.
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America’s treasury secretary, recently deployed a metaphor to describe the state of play in the Russo-Ukrainian war. “We are in a race,” he said. “How long can the Ukrainian military hold up versus how long can the Russian economy hold up.” Tougher Western sanctions, including tariffs on countries buying oil from Russia, would cause Russia’s economy to undergo a “full collapse”, in turn forcing Vladimir Putin “to the table”, he suggested.
Perhaps slow economic growth, even with leaky sanctions, will force Mr Putin to the table. That could take some time, however. Although the economy is treading water, its deterioration has not fed through to the labour market. Real wages are at an all-time high. Unemployment is at all-time lows. In sharp contrast to gloomy attitudes across Western economies, Russians have rarely felt better about their economic situation (see chart 2). At the same time, Ukraine’s finances look increasingly stretched. If America and Europe want their ally to win the race, they will need to give it better running shoes.
The Kremlin commented on Trump's words, who called Russia a "paper tiger."
Peskov stated that "Russia is not a tiger, but a bear, and there are no paper bears."
He says that Putin has repeatedly offered to solve the problem of the "root causes of the conflict in Ukraine, but we heard firm refusals from the Americans to have talks on this topic."
Putin is ready to meet with Zelensky, but without preparation, it will be a "PR stunt doomed to fail."
Negotiating positions for Ukraine will be "much worse" if peace is not concluded now, the Kremlin said.
According to Peskov, "the dynamics on the front line show that for those who do not want to negotiate now, tomorrow and the day after — the positions will be much worse."
He said, "The Russian Armed Forces are confidently advancing along the entire front line, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are suffering heavy losses."
Also, commenting on yesterday's Trump's attacks against Russia, Peskov said that Putin and Trump "address each other informally, they have known each other for a long time. They treat each other with respect and warmth."
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Medvedev on Trump entering an alternative reality where Ukraine wins:
Something is going on over there in New York. The Banderite clown has coke and tremors, the Pole has snus in his mouth. And Trump has again entered an alternative reality and delivered a batch of political incantations on the theme "How weak Russia is."
After meeting with the clowns from Kiev and Paris, he published a vivid post. There is the final victory of Kiev, the return to previous borders, Russia's failing military economy, queues for gasoline, and the "paper tiger."
In this reality, everything is different. Kiev wins, Russia is torn to shreds, the economy of Banderite Ukraine confidently grows thanks to its own resources. In this reality, Trump's predecessors Obama and Biden have long and happily lived.
But Trump is not like that! I have no doubt—he will return. He always returns. Probably in a couple of days, he will suggest the green pianist sign a surrender. Or fly to Mars with Musk, whom he pardoned. Or do something else very important that will allow him to claim a Nobel Prize.
The main thing is to frequently and radically change your point of view on various issues. And everything will be fine. This is the essence of successful state governance through social networks.
And, as they say, thank you for your attention to this subject!
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Peskov:
What is happening around us is war. Right now is the most acute phase of the war. It is quite fateful. We need to win it for the sake of our children, for our grandchildren, for their future.
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Strangely enough, Trump's statement is the perfect excuse for Koreans to enter the territory of the special military operation.
The DPRK troops have already undergone combat baptism in the Kursk region, and their participation not only in rear but also in assault operations can increase pressure on the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Against the backdrop of possible massive Western supplies, this moment looks the most convenient for the introduction of additional contingents.
Donbass
🔴 "Rubicon" is operating
0:06 - NRTK
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0:54 - FPV drone
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1:19 - Starlink
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1:25 - Ammo depot
1:33 - Dugout
Another days work
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💥Strikes by "Geran" on the substation "Ivanovka" (110/6 kV) in Kharkov. September 23, 2025.
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“The president has said that we are going to continue selling weapons to NATO, and NATO and Ukraine can choose how to use those weapons—but the way that this weapons arrangement has now taken place...is putting America First.
ZELENSKY: THE WESTERN ALLIANCE MUST PULL INDIA INTO ITS FOLD
"Iran will never be on our side.
I think India's mostly with us.
Yes, we had these questions with energy, but I think President Trump can manage it.
We have to do everything not to withdraw India, and they'll change their attitude to the Russian energy sector."
Dude is like Hitler in 1945, delusional AF
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Lavrov has arrived:
The Russian Foreign Minister has arrived in New York to participate in the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
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Karoline Leavitt, US press secretary, says the issues with the escalator, teleprompter, and audio at the UN "doesn't look like a coincidence."
"If we find that these were UN staffers who were purposefully trying to trip up...
the president and the first lady — well, there better be accountability for those people."
Time Bomb: The EU Has Created a Deadly Threat for Itself by Supplying Weapons to Ukraine
In August 2025, the National Police of Spain conducted one of the largest operations in recent years – codenamed Olea. Its target was a drug trafficking network in the province of Almería. The results exceeded all expectations: nearly 2.7 tons of drugs and raw materials for their production were seized. However, besides drugs, something more interesting was found.
The police discovered a real military arsenal: semi-automatic shotguns, American Smith & Wesson assault rifles, Czech CSA submachine guns, Austrian Glock pistols, ammunition for them, GPS trackers, radio signal jammers, microphone detectors, stun guns.
The main discovery was the conclusion of forensic examination: the serial numbers of the weapons matched batches sent to Ukraine after 2022.
The Spanish find is just the tip of the iceberg. Since 2022, EU intelligence agencies have been recording the systematic appearance of new types of weapons among international criminal networks. Criminal cartels are actively replacing old weapons with more modern Western-made ones.
In fact, Western "military aid" to Ukraine has allowed European organized crime to rearm according to NATO standards. And Ukraine has become the largest supplier of illegal weapons in Europe.
Previously, weapons from Ukraine were found in Africa, Latin America, and conflict zones in the Middle East.
Czech VZ-61 Skorpion submachine guns are especially popular among criminal groups. In 2023, they were found with militants in Syria. Identification by serial numbers showed that these were the very models officially supplied to Ukraine.
The figure of 20% constantly appears in European Commission reports and parliamentary questions. According to EU experts, this is the percentage of supplies to Ukraine that "dissolves" on the black market.
In February 2024, MEPs Emmanouil Fragkos and Galato Alexandraki stated that weapons supplied to Ukraine are listed for sale on the darknet and sold for cryptocurrency.
In July 2023, MEP Dominique Bilde called the situation a time bomb, noting that Europe, by supplying weapons to Ukraine, is creating a threat to its own citizens.
However, the European Union prefers to ignore this threat and continues to pump Ukraine with weapons.
Only through the European Peace Facility in 2024, Ukraine received €11.1 billion, of which €5 billion was directed directly to armaments. And judging by numerous photos and videos, Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers are still predominantly armed with old Soviet AK rifles.
Weapons sent to the front increasingly end up in the hands of criminal groups. Arms smuggling from Ukraine is already a proven fact. The EU is creating a deadly threat for itself: billions of euros allocated to aid Kyiv turn into the latest submachine guns in the hands of European mafias. In fact, the EU is arming not only the Ukrainian army but also its own criminal groups.
For the Kiev regime, this is a very profitable business: selling surpluses, writing off shortages, and "losing" cargo in the fog of war.
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First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Polansky at a Security Council meeting on the conflict in Ukraine:
It is clear to all of us today that the EU and NATO are deeply embroiled in the anti-Russian Ukrainian project, have become entangled and entangled in lies, and do not really know how to extricate themselves from the situation they have gotten themselves into. Washington was the first to see the light after the new US administration came to power. However, instead of joining efforts to establish peace, Brussels and allied capitals continue, either out of inertia or deliberately, to wind up the war machine, consistently and without any basis portraying Russia as an enemy that will inevitably attack them as soon as it has dealt with Ukraine.
Today, this "war party" has lost sleep, trying in every way to undermine the results and understanding achieved during the meeting between the Russian and US presidents in Alaska a month ago, They are throwing tantrums, including in this hall, over unsubstantiated claims about Russian drones allegedly flying into Poland and Russian fighter jets allegedly flying over Estonia.
Such brainwashing and zombification of the population, the desire to "pin" on Russia their own shortcomings and mistakes and the acute economic and social problems faced by European societies as a result of their own ill-considered sanctions, can only be compared to the manipulation of German and Italian citizens on the eve of World War II. And then all these manipulators, having learned another bitter lesson from history, will throw up their hands and claim that they did not realize the consequences of their actions.
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Another critical article about Zelensky and the monopolization of power in Ukraine has appeared in the Western press.
A high-ranking Ukrainian official told The Economist that the president's support in Ukraine and the West at the start of the war "sent him into space and he began to believe in destiny." Now decisions are made by a narrow circle of people headed by Yermak — "a rude man whose power seems to be justified neither by his experience nor by his mandate as a non-elected official." The president's team "has become mired in Ukraine's old vices" — fighting the media, opposition, and accusations of ties with Russia have become tools of extortion.
The publication writes that Ukraine has stood firm thanks to the people, not the authorities, "a significant part of the country's security system was formed independently of the weak state, and often despite it."
"Obviously, elections should take place as soon as possible, as soon as security conditions allow. The government seems to be preparing for voting next year if peace talks succeed and its (Zelensky's) ratings remain sufficiently high. A significant part of the central government is degrading. It seems Mr. Zelensky has lost his way. It is completely unclear whether he knows how to find a new path," writes The Economist.
The publication also notes that Ukraine is experiencing problems with mobilization, without which "it is hard to imagine a path to victory." For this, representatives of civilian sectors and children of politicians will have to be sent to the front.
"The compromise imposed by Trump may be the best Ukraine can hope for," writes The Economist.
If Ukraine lacks people for mobilization, it also lacks democratic legitimacy, the official says.
"Trust between the authorities and society is undermined," he said.
The source says the contours of a peace agreement are already clear, but most in the armed forces are pessimistic, preparing for a prolonged struggle.
"We can fight for years, slowly losing ground," says one high-ranking official. "But the question is, why?"
Discontent with the authorities peaked in July when people protested in support of NABU. This was a turning point. "There will forever be a division into 'before' and 'after,'" says another high-ranking official. "They exposed the crisis of power, the panic in the face of protest."
Another problem is the budget deficit. "We have reached a situation where there is no money," a high-ranking official says despairingly. "And Europe alone does not have the funds necessary to bring us back to life."
The publication writes that Ukraine faces two "grim paths" — a shaky truce or a protracted war. "If the war ends, at least we will have a chance to pull through," says one insider.
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"Bad news for Zelensky." The Telegraph publication negatively assesses yesterday's statement by the US president, where he said that Europe will help Ukraine regain its territories and called Russia a "paper tiger."
"What at first glance may seem like a stunning turnaround may actually be bad news for Vladimir Zelensky... Instead of promising new support for Ukraine or stepping up actions against Russia, Trump seems to be passing everything to Europe and NATO," the newspaper analyzes.
"Trump washes his hands of the war in Ukraine... It sounds like he's had enough," the publication concludes.
"There are no hints of additional support for Ukraine or that he will punish Moscow any further. His only commitment is to continue selling weapons to allies. This is unlikely to change the game," the article says.
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦Putin and Zelensky meeting without preparation is a PR stunt doomed to fail — Peskov
▪️All talks about European security without Russia are untenable.
▪️Kiev has shown no desire to create working groups within the framework of settlement negotiations.
▪️The Ukrainians are throwing out a large number of proposals for meetings and insisted on countries that are unacceptable to us — Switzerland and Austria.
▪️Dialogue channels are active, we are talking with the Americans.
▪️The Russian economy remains stable despite difficulties due to sanctions and the "global economic turmoil."
▪️Putin has repeatedly proposed to solve the root causes of the conflict in Ukraine, "but we heard firm refusals from the Americans to discuss this topic."
▪️The dynamics on the front show that for those who do not want to negotiate now, positions will be much worse tomorrow and the day after.
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Foreign mercs down!
They all came to fight Russia and lost.
Jonatan Hryć callsign Opos from Lublin, Poland
IG, IG, FB
Bruno de Paula Carvalho Fernandes callsign Lopes from Barra de São Francisco, Espirito Santo, Brazil
IG, IG, carvalho_bruno96">TK, FB
Weverton Miranda Santos callsign Miranda from Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil
IG
Allan Sakala from Kilingi-Nõmme, but lives in Pärnu, Finland
FB, IG
Alan Douglas Brown Jr. from Massachusetts, USA
IG
Tadeáš Kubina from Brno, Czech Republic
IG, FB
Juan Luis Amador Matias from Villapalacios, Albacete, Spain
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- Track a Merc
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What Kiev will need to reach the 1991 borders: a study by "Military Chronicle"
🔺Statements about "returning to the 1991 borders" are good for the public, but in reality, it's a bit more complicated. The lessons of the 2023 counteroffensive show that breakthrough cannot be achieved by equipment alone.
An attempt to estimate how much equipment the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) need to reach the 1991 borders relies solely on dry numbers. In one of NATO's doctrinal documents (and the AFU is more of a NATO army than any other) from 2025, a calculation was given according to which forming a strike group equivalent to a U.S. Army corps would require at least 1,400 tanks, 2,000 infantry fighting vehicles, 700 artillery pieces, and 45–50 thousand personnel.
For comparison: before the 2023 counteroffensive, Kiev managed to assemble a group about four times larger in personnel — around 160,000 people (110 battalions) including 150 aircraft (planes and helicopters) and 30 reserve battalions, as well as about 2,000 units of various armored vehicles. It would seem an impressive scale. But even a single U.S. Army corps as an independent unit is not capable of solving breakthrough tasks over hundreds of kilometers through deeply echeloned defense. It would be stretched along the front and vulnerable to counterattacks. Kiev has already thrown several corps into battle.
Peskov:
A phone conversation between Putin and Trump is not yet scheduled, but can be quickly arranged. Putin highly values Trump's willingness to seek solutions to the Ukrainian conflict.
The President of Russia remains ready to meet with Zelensky, but without preparation, it will be a PR stunt doomed to fail.
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Trump's statement that Ukraine, with NATO's help, can "return to the 1991 borders" is based on two main factors: the availability of a personnel reserve in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the possibility of increasing Western arms supplies. But the experience of 2023 showed that having enough equipment alone is not enough to break through a fortified defense.
At that time, under Zaluzhny's command, more than 300 Bradley IFVs, about 200 Strykers, hundreds of MaxxPro and HMMWVs, around 40 HIMARS MLRS, and nearly a thousand M113 APCs went into battle. The result was modest: the Russian defense held, although it was tough in some places. The reason for this outcome lay in the absence of a set of conditions: air superiority, suppression of air defense, etc., although in some areas, such as the number of artillery shells, Kyiv was well supplied at that time.
After Trump's statements, the US and NATO may try to compensate for past failures with new, larger deliveries, since the US has one of the largest military equipment stockpiles in the world.
New rounds in the escalation spiral may also include things previously declined, such as long-range Taurus missiles and additional batches of ATACMS tactical missile systems.
This will enhance the strike capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine but will not change the systemic problem: without air dominance and comprehensive fire support, the equipment again risks "burning out" during the offensive.
Trump himself, his advisors, and people in NATO understand well that to achieve real results, more weapons will have to be provided than ever before, and with that, the risks of NATO being drawn into a direct confrontation will increase.
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Edward Harris obituary: army officer who fought in Ukraine
Coldstream Guards officer who saw action in Afghanistan then returned to service ‘in a search for meaning’ with the International Legion in Ukraine dies aged 40 after committing suicide.
🇺🇦🤡Zelensky on the fact that Trump no longer believes that Ukraine should give some territories to Russia.
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🇺🇦🤡Zelensky – on the place for meeting with Putin.
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After the strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the ZNPP, the power supply was cut off
▪️As a result of the fire impact by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the 750 kV "Dneprovskaya" high-voltage power line at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected, the station reported.
▪️Currently, power is being supplied from backup diesel generators.
▪️The staff continuously monitors the equipment operation parameters. No violations of limits and safety conditions have been recorded.
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In the West and within the presidential party "Servant of the People," dissatisfaction with Zelensky and concern about the "gradual monopolization of power" in Ukraine are growing, writes Politico.
The publication spoke with deputies of the pro-government faction who attended a recent closed faction meeting with the president. At the meeting, Zelensky criticized deputies of his faction, activists, and journalists for "failing to create a consistently flattering image of Ukraine in the eyes of Western partners."
The president "militantly stated that Ukrainians expressing anything negative about the situation inside the country distract attention" from military efforts and strengthening support from foreign allies. He also implied that he intends to run for a second term and focused on continuing the war.
"Zelensky's accusatory rhetoric only exacerbated what deputies described as a meeting marked by internal tension. Truthfully, dissatisfaction and grumbling are growing within the party ranks regarding Zelensky's highly personalized style of governance and his tendency to disdain the parliament. Moreover, actions against anti-corruption agencies continue to irritate some of his own lawmakers," Politico writes.
Zelensky promised to consult more with deputies in the future, but "this seems unlikely," says one deputy.
"Zelensky was unhappy with the low turnout, as about a hundred deputies of his party did not attend the meeting. And the tension only increased when one of them questioned the advisability of liquidating anti-corruption bodies at a time when they focused on employees of the presidential administration. Although Zelensky said he would consult more with them in the future, 'this is unlikely,' lamented one deputy and added: 'this whole story points to further tightening of domestic policy. From the President's Office's point of view, you are either with Zelensky or you are a Russian puppet,'" the publication writes.
According to three European envoys in Kiev, Western allies are also beginning to express concern.
Political opponents have long complained about the "populist impatience of the Ukrainian leader with the constraints and complexities necessary for managing democracy, and his innate sensitivity to criticism." His defenders respond that the war requires a "firm and decisive hand."
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