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There's no freedom without national sovereignty.
"Putin sees these statements as part of a political game. He doesn't take them seriously.… He is ready for any scenario and has no illusions that a deal will be reached quickly," says Tatiana Stanovaya, a political scientist at the Carnegie Center.
"According to analysts, Putin is seeking a summit with Trump at which the two leaders could work out a settlement acceptable to Moscow, discarding the Ukrainian leadership, which Putin rejects as illegitimate."
Experts believe that Trump's threat to impose new sanctions reflects his understanding that the deal could be delayed. At the same time, such behavior can "push Russia away from
the negotiating table.""Russians always want to be spoken to directly; the Kremlin was already annoyed by his style of communication in his first term.… This is not how you should communicate with Russians," said Oleg Ignatov, an analyst at the International Crisis Group for Conflict Resolution.
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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦Footage of the operation to liberate Velikaya Novoselka: the Russian flag is already hoisted on the city center!
The joint operation of our motorized infantry, tankers and marines of the Vostok group to liberate Velikaya Novoselka continues. The attack aircraft of the 5th tank brigade showed the development of the offensive in the surrounded settlement: the fighters take control of enemy positions, clearing buildings one by one, destroying infantry and equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Russian flag is already flying in the center of the settlement.
The enemy has nowhere to run, and our fighters are primed for Victory. Therefore, let us pray and wish good luck to all those who are now approaching the liberation of Velikaya Novoselka in heavy fighting.
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Russian politician, Evgeny Popov on UK's Times Radio.
For those unfamiliar with Times Radio, it would embarrass 1950s era VOA. Not even sure Ukrainian State media spins as much nonsense and propaganda. Sometimes it's worth watching on YouTube for a laugh because it operates in another plane of reality.
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EU adopts Resolution on 'Russia's use of disinformation' on Ukraine
Including historical claims -- okay then
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❗️President Trump orders an immediate end to government censorship:
"By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and section 301 of title 3, United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Purpose. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution, an amendment essential to the success of our Republic, enshrines the right of the American people to speak freely in the public square without Government interference. Over the last 4 years, the previous administration trampled free speech rights by censoring Americans’ speech on online platforms, often by exerting substantial coercive pressure on third parties, such as social media companies, to moderate, deplatform, or otherwise suppress speech that the Federal Government did not approve.
Under the guise of combatting “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation,” the Federal Government infringed on the constitutionally protected speech rights of American citizens across the United States in a manner that advanced the Government’s preferred narrative about significant matters of public debate. Government censorship of speech is intolerable in a free society." - President Trump
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🚨President Donald Trump at Davos declares that he will make the United States🇺🇸 the “world capital of Artificial Intelligence and crypto.”
China🇨🇳 can give the US a run for its money on AI, but China has been remarkably slow to start with the crypto revolution
❗️ Donetsk village liberated by Russian forces — MoD
'Glory to Russia' — Soldiers say while holding up Russian flag in Solenoye
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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Ukrainians in Velika Novoselka are not having a good time.
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4 Russian Iskander-M ballistic missiles struck Zaporzhye.
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The Times said yesterday that the EU will prepare for war with Russia immediately after the end of the Ukrainian conflict.
The readers of my channel know, I've written about it many times.
Even the dates are called 2027 and beyond. In fact, preparations are already underway. The conflict in Ukraine is part of this preparation.
Before NATO could not even imagine gathering its strike and reconnaissance forces directly on our borders, but now they are concentrated in Poland, the Baltic States, and Finland.
In Romania, the local presidential candidate, who won the election and was later stripped of his victory in court, also stated that Romania would be a springboard for an offensive against Russia.
Moreover, the plan currently being actively discussed to introduce "peacekeepers" from NATO countries in the event of a truce between Russia and Ukraine is also an element of preparation for a major war.
NATO does not hide the fact that they expect to drain our military reserves.
Why is the date being set 2027 or later? There's a calculation here, too. Europe needs time to militarize, promote its military-industrial complex, and build infrastructure. But they are also waiting for a change of political course in Russia. Most of Russia's governing elites are over 70 years old. Sooner or later, a massive change of the country's leadership will begin for physiological reasons.
In short, the enemy is preparing a blitzkrieg in order to take advantage of the moment of Russia's greatest vulnerability.
That's their plan.
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🇷🇺❤️ The Sanctions That Built Russia
Sometimes, enemies are the best teachers. The sanctions tsunami more than 24,311 of them, courtesy of the self-proclaimed arbiters of freedom in Washington, Brussels, and beyond, has achieved the opposite of its intent. Instead of crippling Russia, it has liberated Russia.
Thank you, United States, for leading with 7,384 sanctions! Your efforts helped Moscow finally break free from the Western-dominated global financial chokehold. Cutting Russia off from SWIFT? That was the push needed to develop alternatives like SPFS and strengthen BRICS’ vision of a multipolar financial order. Canada, Switzerland, the EU? Your sanctions weren’t just punitive, they were transformative, accelerating Russia’s journey toward economic sovereignty.
Today, Russia stands tall as the 4th largest economy in the world, an economy unshackled, independent, and robust. The relentless economic siege forced Moscow to diversify trade, solidify alliances with the Global South, and fortify domestic industries. From energy to agriculture to tech, sanctions ensured Russia would rise stronger.
And let’s not forget: these 24,000+ sanctions also sent a loud, clear message from Russia: Putin cannot be bought, bullied, or threatened. The man who defied the entirety of Western hegemony and reshaped global power dynamics now presides over a nation immune to their economic terrorism.
So, to Washington and its vassals: we couldn’t have done it without you. Your sanctions proved that Russia isn’t just resilient, it’s untouchable.
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'It is unacceptable that Ukraine endangers the energy stability of the region by closing gas transit through its country' – Hungarian FM
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Peace deal in Ukraine could end up costing NATO extra $ trillions – NATO chief
Mark Rutte has called on bloc members to focus less on potential peace negotiations and more on providing assistance to Kiev.
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Britain is against Trump's promise of a speedy end to the war in Ukraine, — The Times.
▪️Senior British officers believe that the end of hostilities will help Russia build up its military power.
➖ "After the guns fall silent in Ukraine, there will be a revival of Russia, its restoration and collusion with the new axis of aggressors," they declare, dreaming of weakening Russia as much as possible with the deaths of thousands of Ukrainians
▪️The only good solution, in their opinion, would be to provide maximum military assistance to Ukraine without any restrictions and inflicting a complete defeat on Russia.
There is a consensus that the Russian military is stronger now than it was before 2022. War is brutal but it is the ultimate test of equipment, strategy, and tactics. Continuing the war only accelerates further improvements.
@Slavyangrad
"EU risks letting Russia sanctions expire as Orban stalls renewal": Part of EU sanctions could expire in as little as a week.
"The European Union faces another potential standoff with Hungary's prime minister over his refusal to sign an extension of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine.
Orban blasted the bloc's sanctions regime - which must be renewed every six months and expires on Jan. 31 - saying the 15 sanctions packages were damaging Europe's economy. "It's time to throw sanctions out the window and establish a sanctions-free relationship with the Russians," Orban said
The extension requires unanimous support from the bloc's 27 countries. A number of diplomats said there is now no Plan B to extend sanctions if Orban continues to block them. If diplomats cannot agree this week, the issue will be referred to foreign ministers in Brussels on Jan. 27."
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇸Russia is not afraid of Trump's threats of "super sanctions" and is ready to fight for at least another year, building on its successes at the front.
Moscow believes that it is successfully resisting sanctions and is able to withstand at least another year of conflict.
At the same time, Russia has an advantage on the front, moving towards important logistics centers in Ukraine.
"...the situation is not so acute as to require the cessation of all hostilities… We are able to insist on our demands... and if Ukraine's defense continues to crumble as it is now, it would be more reasonable for the other side to agree to our terms," said HSE expert V. Kashin.
Therefore, Trump's statements "seem to be too few to force Russia to change its basic demands." The Kremlin is more inclined to view the threats of the US president as "posturing before negotiations."
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🇷🇺❌🇺🇸 Trump’s Empty Threats: Sanctions Built Russia Into an Untouchable Eurasian Powerhouse
“If they don’t settle this war soon, like almost immediately, I’m going to put massive tariffs on Russia and massive taxes and also big sanctions,” declared Donald Trump on Fox News, threatening Moscow like a salesman trying to close a deal on defective goods.
❗️ TASS News Roundup, January 23:
▪️US President Donald Trump has expressed hope to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as soon as possible and end the Ukraine conflict
▪️Vladimir Zelensky says he needs new US President Donald Trump to provide security guarantees for Ukraine before talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin can commence
▪️Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with his counterpart from Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the Kremlin press service reported
▪️Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan discussed the ongoing developments in Syria in a phone conversation stressing the importance of uniting efforts for a comprehensive settlement of the conflict in the country
▪️Russian troops liberated the settlement of Solyonoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR)
▪️Kiev lost more than 270 military personnel, two tanks and seven armored vehicles in the Kursk area over the day, the Russian Defense Ministry said
▪️Russia will host the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summer Games and the tournament will be held in several cities across the country, including in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev said
▪️Russian actor Yura Borisov has been nominated for an Oscar in the "Actor in a Supporting Role" category, the US Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced
EU Parliament is 'deeply concerned' that relaxing fact-checking on social media will benefit Russia
By reading the truth?
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Trump Blocks Ukraine Arms, Threatens Russia; Moscow Rejects Threats, Zelensky Ukraine Betrayed
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❗️ Highlights from the Russian Defense Ministry Press Briefing, January 23:
▪️Russian troops liberated the settlement of Solyonoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR)
▪️Russia intercepted 29 Ukrainian UAVs in the area of the special military operation
▪️Russia’s Battlegroup West inflicted over 530 casualties on the Ukrainian armed forces
▪️The Russian Armed Forces struck critical gas supply sites of energy infrastructure supporting the operation of the Ukrainian military-industrial sector
▪️The Battlegroup South wiped out up to 280 Ukrainian troops
▪️Ukrainian forces suffered up to 180 casualties from the actions of the Battlegroup East
▪️Ukraine lost approximately 100 servicemen to Russia’s battlegroups North and Dnepr
US-made International MaxxPro armored car totalled by a landmine in Ukraine
$500,000 gone in a blink
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🇺🇦Ukraine is a democratic country that values every person - head of Zelensky's office Andriy Yermak.
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❗The NATO Secretary General said that Europe will pay for American weapons for Ukraine, Rzeczpospolita reports.
Mark Rutte said this at the Davos Forum. According to him, the United States should continue to supply weapons to Kiev, and Europe can cover the costs of these supplies.
Actually, that's Trump's entire peace plan. The United States will not be involved in the conflict but will only sell weapons for European money within the framework of the "Buy American!" concept. This is how they will further improve the trade balance and provide the US military-industrial complex with orders to the delight of the hinterland of Oklahoma and Texas.
The opinion repeatedly expressed about the rapid erasure of borders between the EU and NATO is confirmed. Moreover, judging by what Rutte says about the money of the whole of Europe, NATO is already acting as the main "head" in the conglomerate.
It is worth remembering that Rutte is an executor of American plans, regardless of current US administration.
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order re-designating the Houthis from the Yemeni Ansar Allah rebel movement as a foreign terrorist organization, the White House press service reported.
“The Executive Order sets in motion a process by which Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, will be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization,” it said.Читать полностью…
Hungarian FM Peter Szijjártó expressed hope that a potential direct dialog between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin would help bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end
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🇺🇦🇺🇸 Ukraine is burning M777 155mm howitzer barrels faster than the U.S. is producing them - The War Zone
- Now the Americans at their only facility are failing to produce more than 30 barrels each month.
- The Pentagon has submitted a request to Congress for funding to expand production.
- "Funds are needed for a second source of 155mm gun barrels to support Ukraine. Includes procurement, factory improvements, production equipment and tools in direct support of replenishment shipments to Ukraine," the request states.
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meme coin scam and making billions out of gullible people is accepted by most.
- politicians doing insider trading is perfectly fine
- corporations buying politicians is also accepted.
As long as people blindly worship the billionaire elites and don't stand up against corruption, the wealth gap will keep on increasing.
As long as people don't gain class consciousness they are doomed to be enslaved and be poor.
What they elites fear is knowledge, they are glad the masses have been zombified and stay divided.
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Moscow needs to see what exactly US President Donald Trump’s proposed deal on Ukraine is, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky has told Reuters.
"It's not merely the question of ending the war," Polyansky said. "It's first and foremost the question of addressing root causes of Ukrainian crisis."
"So we have to see what does the 'deal' mean in President Trump's understanding. He is not responsible for what the US has been doing in Ukraine since 2014, making it 'anti-Russia' and preparing for the war with us, but it is in his power now to stop this malicious policy," the Russian diplomat added.Читать полностью…