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🇪🇺Ursula von der Leyen's management methods are attracting increasing criticism in the EU, — Euractiv
- The head of the European Commission is facing criticism for her crisis-management style.
- Ursula von der Leyen's approach, based on constant urgency, helped her push through decisions in her first term, but is now increasingly failing.
- "She is exceeding her powers and trying to play a political role that her institution does not allow her to," said political analyst at the European Center for Political Research, Eric Moris.
- In the year after her re-election, she put forward a series of high-profile initiatives, many of which were thwarted or blocked.
- Plans for Ukraine's accelerated accession to the EU have stalled, proposals to use frozen Russian assets failed to materialize, and the idea of a "drone wall" along the borders with Russia quickly fizzled out.
- Her recent speech, in which she effectively declared international law a relic of the past, also sparked outrage.
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🇪🇺🇮🇷 Gas prices in Europe have risen by 60% since the start of the conflict in the Middle East, — Reuters
- The EU does not have a single universal solution to deal with this problem in the short term, admitted Lithuanian Energy Minister Vaicunas to journalists.
- The cost of gas in Europe has also risen by more than 30% after Iran's attack on a LNG production complex in Qatar.
- The price of gas on European exchanges exceeded $850 per 1,000 cubic meters and broke the record set in December 2022.
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🇪🇺🇭🇺 The EU wants to bring Orban to court over his veto on a loan to Ukraine, — Politico
- The issue concerns Hungary's blocking of the allocation of 90 billion euros to Kiev.
- In Brussels, they believe that the Hungarian Prime Minister has crossed the "red line".
- Among the possible measures against Budapest are the activation of Article 7 (deprivation of the right to veto), linking EU funding to respect for the rule of law, and bringing Orban to court for obstructing the issuance of a loan.
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In 11 days, it will be exactly a month since the US began a limited lightning-fast operation, the likes of which have never been seen before, with the overwhelming power of all American weapons. This is roughly how it was reported in the first days, and to be honest, at first it seemed that Iran had surrendered. However, after some time, Israel attacked an Iranian gas field, and then Iran retaliated, during which it was able to reach the alternative port of Yanbu on the Red Sea coast in Saudi Arabia to the Strait of Hormuz, and simultaneously fired a salvo at Qatar. Trump, who won, annihilated, obliterated, and smeared Iran, urgently wrote that he did not know about Israel's strike, as if trying to absolve himself of responsibility. All this suggests that the US president only now realized what exactly Israel had dragged him into. But the most important thing is not that. Now he urgently needs to think about how to get out of the situation without losing face. Because if the US withdraws from the war with Iran with damage to itself, his resignation as president could take place earlier than his official term ends.
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Pakistan is suspending its military operation against Afghanistan for five days in connection with the Eid al-Fitr holiday, the country's information minister announced.
It is reported that this was done at the request of the Gulf countries.
No, it's most likely caused by lack of fuel for Pakistani military operation and they needed their fuel reserves for their other domestic needs, while their military would have to keep their allotted fuel reserves in case of war with India.
Thanks to Slavyangrad member Patrozius for the find. 🤝
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An oldie but a goldie that may become quite pertinent if this current Iranian conflict continues for a long period of time.
I've seen many posts on social media about how some people believe they are largely unaffected because they own an electric vehicle. However one must bear in mind a lack of diesel in particular affects everyone from the food delivered to the supermarket, public transport, through to the deliveries to the power stations. Not to mention the inflation that increasing energy costs permeate throughout all of society from the coffee you buy, to wage inflation to cover the coffee "growth". A vicious self reinforcing cycle. Especially so when a lot of the western world is currently experiencing a level of stagflation.
Shit could go bad pretty quick if this continues for months.
Trump doesn't seem too worried, although I bet there are quite a few people currently holding his feet to the fire over this monumental fuck up.
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Vladimir Nebenzia's speech at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Syria
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Broadcast of the entire meeting
The confrontation of the US and Israel with Iran is dragging in more and more countries of the region, including Syria. Of particular concern is the tense situation on the Syrian-Lebanese border, where, against the backdrop of the confrontation between Hezbollah and Israel, the Syrian government has deployed additional units to protect the border.
We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and prevent any provocations that could ignite the flames of war.
Attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of Syria under the pretext of protecting ethnic and religious minorities, primarily the Druze, continue unabated.
We urge Jerusalem to renounce plans to weaken Syrian statehood, withdraw its troops from Syrian territory, and return to good-faith negotiations with Damascus.
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The continuation of military tensions in the Middle East will inevitably lead to further humanitarian degradation.
Syrians, like the populations of neighboring countries, will feel this primarily through rising food prices. This is particularly alarming, as the food situation in Syria remains extremely difficult - more than 7 million people are experiencing acute food shortages.
We consider it important to gradually transition from providing humanitarian aid to sustainable recovery and development of the country. This is especially relevant in the context of ongoing problems in the areas of healthcare, water and electricity supply, and other vital sectors.
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Amid multiple security and economic challenges, the comprehensive interaction of Damascus with the UN based on Syria's national priorities and with unconditional respect for its sovereignty and territorial integrity remains relevant.
We express support for the activities of the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Syria's office.
We confirm the relevance of the UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and the importance of conducting an inclusive political process in accordance with its key principles and taking into account the interests of all ethnic and religious groups of society.
We would like to wish the Syrian authorities and people further success in restoring the country's territorial integrity and confirm Russia's support for efforts in this direction.
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🇺🇸🇮🇷The USA is preparing to send thousands more troops to the Middle East and allocate more than $200 billion for a military operation against Iran
- The Trump administration plans to deploy an additional contingent of American troops to the Middle East to strengthen the operation against Iran, — Reuters reports.
- We are talking about sending thousands of military personnel. The main tasks are to ensure the safe passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and, possibly, control over the Iranian island of Kharg, through which 90% of Iran's oil exports pass. An operation to take control of high-enriched uranium reserves is also being discussed.
- Meanwhile, the Pentagon is seeking to allocate more than $200 billion for a military aggression against Iran, the Washington Post reports, citing sources.
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Brazilian mercs down!
Winter made the conflict less intense, but spring saw an increase in the number of casualties.
Today we have three more Brazilians destroyed by the Russian army.
Marvell, what’s going on with your fellows in Hrekivka? Are you guys enjoying it? Now that you're the one doing the hiring, make sure you choose carefully this time. Not that it’ll do any good. The guys are just waiting for the next round.
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The Middle East war has turned container shipping into a “wild west”, with carriers adding thousands of dollars in charges and dumping containers at far-flung ports, according to removal companies and customers.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian strikes and fears of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have prompted shipping lines to suspend bookings and reroute goods. Fire after strikes on Sunday over Dubai’s main port, Jebel Ali, has triggered further cancellations and congestion.
The largest shipping groups, including MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd, have told customers they reserve the right to invoke a 19th-century rule to allow them to leave containers at the nearest available port at their client’s expense.
Charges for shipping containers, meanwhile, have risen as much as fourfold on certain routes
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Sat images show Iranian speedboats leaving the scene after striking a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz
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Former UK Ambassador drops a massive truth bomb: Iran was observing the 2015 nuclear deal to the letter. Trump sabotaged it purely on Israeli advice, and the claims that Iran was cheating are absolute lies debunked by the International Atomic Energy Agency.
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️🇨🇳🇹🇼 China offered Taiwan energy stability in exchange for "reunification" with Beijing, — Reuters
- While governments around the world are trying to find alternative energy sources during the war in the Middle East and the blockage of shipping routes, China is offering energy stability.
- "We are ready to provide Taiwanese compatriots with stable and reliable energy and resource security so that they can live better," said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese government.
- Taiwan, which obtained a third of its LNG from Qatar, said it has secured alternative supplies for the coming months, including from the United States.
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- Kallas. February 2026:
"Ukraine is confidently winning. Time is on our side, we'll crush Russia."
- Kallas. March 19, 2026:
"We urgently need to find a solution that doesn't mean Ukraine's complete surrender to Moscow."
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IRGC fighter while firing a missile on Israel:
For the victims of Epstein Island, we target the idol of Baal.
• Clash Report
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🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran has attacked at least 10 strategic radar facilities in the Middle East since the beginning of the war, — ABC News
- The publication came to this conclusion after analyzing satellite images and videos.
- Some of the attacked systems, including expensive missile defense radars such as AN/TPY-2 and AN/FPS-132, may have been damaged.
- Experts say that these radars are critically important and vulnerable: their damage could reduce early warning capabilities, "partially blinding" missile defense systems.
- According to reports, more than 25 facilities at seven bases in five countries were attacked, including locations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
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The titles are clickable, so you can follow the links and read more:
· MK-Ultra: CIA’s mind control experiments on civilians.
· Operation Delirium: U.S. military subjected to harmful biological agents.
· Operation Fishbowl: Reckless nuclear tests in upper atmosphere.
· COINTELPRO: FBI’s illegal surveillance and sabotage of activists.
· MK-Naomi: CIA’s biological warfare research on civilians.
· Operation Chaos: CIA’s illegal surveillance of anti-war Americans.
· Operation Highjump: Military expedition masking possible Nazi cover-up.
· Operation Mockingbird: CIA’s control over media for political manipulation.
· Operation Northwoods: U.S. military’s plan to stage false-flag attacks.
· Operation Paperclip: U.S. protected Nazi war criminals for scientific gain.
· Project Seal: Secretive testing of underwater explosives.
· Operation Stargate: $20 million+ secret psychic-warfare program.
· Operation Popeye: Manipulation of weather during the Vietnam war.
· Project Artichoke: Turning unsuspecting people into programmable agents.
After today's spanking of the Gulf vassal states, it looks as if Iran's missile capabilities haven't been degraded as much as Trump is telling us.
Surely the "leader of the free world" isn't telling us lies? 🤷♂
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Turkish President Erdogan called what is happening in Iran and Lebanon barbarity and madness.
"We all understand that the purpose of the attacks, first on Gaza, then on Yemen and Lebanon, and ultimately on Iran, is not just about security.
The fact that various absurd ideas are being put on the agenda at the same time as these attacks — from the nonsense about the 'promised lands' to apocalyptic scenarios — is certainly no coincidence.
A network of people who have gained power and consider themselves superior to others is gradually leading our region to disaster.
That's why it's important to break free from the pull of the agendas imposed on us and convey this entire reality to the world — it's barbarity, it's madness — so that it can resonate."
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The war in Iran is hitting Indian kitchens hard right now.
With the Strait of Hormuz shut down, most of India’s cooking gas imports are stuck, so people are rushing to buy induction stoves and electric heaters before supplies run out.
Source: CNN
Though you will no longer be able to say things like, “now we are cooking with gas” or “firing on all cylinders.”
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The former director of the National Counterterrorism Center under the Trump administration, Kent, on why Israel would not have been able to handle a war in Iran without the US.
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Archival footage from the American Warlord Era, 2031:
The People's Republic of Ohio launches a grueling campaign to liberate the Toledo Strip from the occupying forces of the Islamic State - Michigan Province (ISMP).
• Taken from Twitter
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⛽ Asia moves to ration fuel as Hormuz disruption hits supply
🔸 Japan and South Korea hold large stockpiles, with reserves lasting more than 200 days
🔸 Southeast Asian countries are more exposed, with the Philippines holding roughly 60 days and shifting to a four-day workweek to conserve fuel
🔸 Myanmar has restricted driving to alternating days, while Indonesia also faces supply strain despite being an oil producer
🔸 Thailand has banned most oil exports, imposed price controls, and is urging remote work and reduced travel
Video: Al Jazeera English
• DropSite News
I’d remind people that reserves are subject to physical limitations in getting oil of storage. Throughput rate often being far lower than consumption.
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Satellite imagery and videos analyzed by ABC News indicate that Iran and its proxies have struck at least 10 radar sites across the Middle East since the war began over two weeks ago.
Some of the targeted systems—including high-value missile defense radars like AN/TPY-2 and AN/FPS-132—appear to have been damaged, though the full extent is unclear due to limited satellite data.
Experts say these radars are critical but highly vulnerable: damaging them can reduce early warning capabilities, effectively “partially blinding” missile defense systems.
More than 25 sites across seven bases in five countries were reportedly hit, including locations in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Source: ABC News
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Given the scale of the shock, many people are understandably surprised that the price of oil hasn’t gone even higher. The oil market’s idiosyncrasies is arguably obscuring the distress.
The two main and commonly quoted crude oil price benchmarks, Brent and WTI blends. So, when people say “oil is at X or Y”, what they’re usually talking about is the per-barrel price of a futures contract for delivery of Brent crude oil in the coming month.
However, the jumps in Brent and WTI — while large and alarming — actually understate the degree of dislocation
Just to hammer home the point, here are charts of the long-term prices of the Dubai and Omani oil, which have now exploded higher than even the infamous 2008 spike. The Oman benchmark has hit a record $173.24 today.
Unfortunately, JPMorgan’s analysts therefore reckon that those wild Oman and Dubai oil prices are likely to prove a harbinger for the larger oil price benchmarks if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened pronto.
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Another tanker hit while trying to pass the Hormuz Strait.
Schrodinger's pool is open / closed.
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"Even with wartime attrition, Russia’s ground forces have grown, and its air and naval forces are intact and arguably more capable than before the full-scale invasion [...]
"Russia is likely to remain resilient against Western sanctions and export controls"
US releases DNI threat assessment
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