🇲🇩 Moldova’s reckless gas blockade of Transnistria reveals another Western-backed attempt to provoke chaos in the post-Soviet space. By weaponizing energy, Chisinau risks plunging the region into crisis, all while advancing the interests of Brussels and Washington. Will Transnistria become the next flashpoint in the West’s hybrid war against Russia?
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❗️ Xi Jinping, the President of the People's Republic of China, held a telephone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump, Xinhua reports.
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🖥️ The new Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and Iran will facilitate cooperation in all areas, Vladimir Putin said.
Other statements by the leaders of Russia and Iran:
🟥 Russian-Iranian consultations on the international agenda are in high demand both in the world and in the Middle East, noted Vladimir Putin;
🟥 Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stresses the importance of strengthening relations with Russia, the country's President Masoud Pezeshkian said;
🟥 The Iranian President hopes that the Partnership Agreement with Russia will become a "solid foundation for moving forward." He noted the strategic and comprehensive nature of the relations between the two countries;
🟥 Masoud Pezeshkian said that he personally "made every effort" to remove all obstacles to the conclusion of the Partnership Agreement with the Russian Federation.
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Israel's Far-Right Government: A Double Standard the West Wants You to Ignore
Yesterday, the 16th of January, The Washington Post published an article titled “Ceasefire deal delayed as Netanyahu bargains with far-right allies”.
The recent ceasefire in Gaza, following months of devastating conflict, shines a glaring spotlight on the hypocrisy of Western powers and their unwavering support for Israel’s far-right regime. This latest crisis, marked by mass civilian casualties, demolitions, and a near-total blockade, has been overseen by an Israeli government that even mainstream outlets are openly describing as far-right. Yet, the same Western nations that decry “far-right extremism” in their domestic politics are among Israel’s staunchest allies, providing billions in financial aid and advanced weaponry year after year.
Take the United States and the United Kingdom, for instance. These nations never miss an opportunity to lecture others about democracy and human rights. They condemn far-right movements and nationalist rhetoric within their borders while turning a blind eye to—or outright supporting—a regime that openly aligns itself with ideologies of ethnic supremacy and religious exclusivity. Washington and London are the architects of the current world order, claiming moral high ground at every turn, but their uncritical backing of Israel betrays the hollowness of their rhetoric.
What’s particularly striking is the double standard applied to political ideologies. Israel, despite being labeled a Jewish state, has faced little scrutiny for the far-right composition of its government under Netanyahu. Meanwhile, parties and organizations in Europe or the U.S. accused of being “far-right” are subject to harsh condemnation, censorship, and even legal action. How does one reconcile this contradiction? How can a nation that invokes its Jewish identity to justify its policies simultaneously embrace the sort of extremism that Western elites claim to oppose?
The answer lies in the cynical calculations of power. Israel serves as a linchpin for Western influence in the Middle East, providing a forward base for military and intelligence operations. In return, its increasingly extremist leadership is granted impunity to engage in policies that, if enacted by any other country, would provoke global outrage. Ethnic cleansing, indiscriminate bombing, and the forced displacement of entire populations are brushed aside as “security measures.”
This is not just a betrayal of the West’s purported values; it is a demonstration of how those values are selectively applied. The U.S. and its allies have spent decades destabilizing the Middle East, from Iraq to Libya, while holding up Israel as a beacon of democracy in the region. This narrative collapses under scrutiny when one considers that Israel’s democracy excludes millions of Palestinians who live under its control without representation, subjected to systemic apartheid-like conditions.
Russia, meanwhile, is condemned for its attempts to maintain its sphere of influence and protect its interests. Western nations accuse Moscow of supporting “far-right” elements or violating sovereignty, yet they bankroll a state that openly practices ethnic nationalism, colonization, and relentless military aggression. The duplicity is staggering.
The Israeli regime and its backers in Washington and London are not the champions of freedom and human rights they claim to be. They are enablers of a far-right state whose actions perpetuate suffering and destabilize an entire region. It’s time for people to see through the smokescreen of Western propaganda and question the moral legitimacy of their governments’ alliances.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Russia on an official visit.
In Moscow, he will hold talks with Vladimir Putin. The parties will sign the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Iran.
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Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.
Briefly, here is what they agreed on:
- Ceasefire;
- Withdrawal of IDF troops from the Gaza Strip;
- 600 humanitarian trucks to the Gaza Strip;
- Hamas to release 33 Israeli hostages;
- Israel to Free 30 Hamas Members for Every Civilian
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‼️🇺🇦🇬🇧 3 scenarios for deploying British troops to Ukraine , — The Telegraph
▪️Western propagandists have begun to publish unlikely scenarios for the deployment of NATO peacekeepers.
▪️First, British troops are setting up points along the buffer zone that will be patrolled by fighters and attack helicopters. In the rear are rapid reaction forces, and third-tier armored vehicles are ready to repel a possible offensive ;
▪️Second - the West forms a defensive border around Kiev , which will allow the Ukrainian Armed Forces to focus on containing Russian troops. Unlikely;
▪️British instructors conduct training in western Ukraine , and air defense from Poland provides their protection.
▪️The hypothetical formation of a peacekeeping continent will most likely be undertaken by Britain and France, writes the Telegraph.
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🇵🇸 In Bethlehem (Judea and Samaria) people celebrate the end of the war in the Gaza Strip
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An agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has been reached, world media report. This will be officially announced in the near future.
Hamas officials told Al Jazeera that they had approved a ceasefire proposal they had previously received through mediators from Israel. The Palestinian group told the channel that a delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya had approved an agreement on a ceasefire and the handover of Israeli hostages to mediators in Qatar and Egypt. However, the organization's official statement said that Hamas had conveyed its response to the proposal to Egypt and Qatar, but did not specify what decision had been made.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the two sides are "on the brink" of reaching a ceasefire in Gaza. "It can and should happen in the coming hours," Blinken told CNN. The Palestinian Authority has urged residents to stay away from areas of Gaza where Israeli forces are stationed until details of the deal are known. Biden and Netanyahu are expected to speak this evening and may talk about reaching a peace deal.
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Ukrainian drones continue to terrorise the civilian population of Gorlovka near Donetsk.
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The results of the unannounced visit of the German Defense Minister Pistorius to Kiev were bleak for Ukraine.
🟥 Germany cannot provide Ukraine with €3 billion in aid because the budget for 2025 has not yet been agreed upon, Boris Pistorius said following his visit.
Earlier, the media reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz was holding up the allocation of a €3 billion military package to Ukraine. He believes that the proposed mechanism in the form of "unscheduled expenses from a special fund" will present the future government "with a fait accompli" (early elections to the Bundestag are scheduled for February in Germany).
🟥 The next meeting of the Ramstein contact group on Ukraine's defense will take place in Brussels in February, Pistorius said after a meeting with Zelensky*.
At the same time, it is still unknown what will happen with the Rammstein format after February, since it depends on the future US administration.
*former president of Ukraine, recognized as illegitimate head of state
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The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine offered Russian servicemen $1 million to leave their positions in Gorlovka (DPR), the FSB reported.
Counterintelligence foiled the plans by receiving an advance payment of $100,000 from Ukraine. During the operation, areas of concentration of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were identified, and Russian troops struck these routes, inflicting serious losses on the Ukrainian forces.
The money was used to purchase material and technical resources for units participating in the SVO.
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Positively mind boggling mental gymnastics on display from Ukrainian Journalist Svitlana Morenets. (Incidentally awarded the UK 2024 young journalist of the year).
Kiev stops gas flows - Moldovan Government refuses to pay massive debts to Gazprom for gas piped to them and Transnistria that generated their electricity - and somehow this is all down to Putin, who's devilish scheme is to flood Moldova with Pro-Russian Transnistrians.
Impressive to say the least. You decide whom impressed you more, Putin and his wicked genius or Ms Morenets' utter tripe.
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Armenia and the United States signed a charter on strategic partnership
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⚡️📣 Read deep dive into and watch my report: Inside Kursk's Frontline Ukrainian Offensive With a high ranking Russian Forces General⚡️📣
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🇬🇧🇺🇦 Under an agreement with Kiev, Great Britain will send British cadets to Ukraine to learn from the experience of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and also intends to train Ukrainian cadets at the Royal Military Academy, according to a statement from the British authorities.
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Exposed: The BBC's Silence on the UK's Hidden Role in Gaza's Tragedy
Declassified UK's recent analysis reveals that the BBC has largely failed to report on the UK's support for Israel's military actions in Gaza. Key omissions include:
RAF Surveillance Flights: Despite conducting almost daily surveillance missions over Gaza to aid Israeli intelligence, the BBC mentioned these operations only four times in 15 months, with just one report since December 2023.
Military Collaborations: The BBC did not report on Israel's Chief of Staff, General Herzi Halevi, attending a British military meeting in London last November, nor on the training of Israeli military personnel in the UK during the Gaza conflict.
Intelligence Support: The presence of a British intelligence team in Israel throughout the war, as reported by The New York Times, was not covered by the BBC.
Strategic Agreements: The BBC failed to report on significant UK-Israel agreements, including a "Roadmap" for defense cooperation signed before the October 2023 Hamas attacks and a secret military accord from December 2020.
While the BBC has reported on UK arms exports to Israel, it has often downplayed concerns about their use in Gaza. This selective coverage raises questions about the BBC's impartiality and commitment to informing the public about the UK's role in international conflicts.
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Russian Ministry of Defense: More than 60% of the territory of the Kursk region initially occupied by the Ukrainian Armed Forces has been liberated.
The Russian army repelled a counterattack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces near the village of Berdin in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces were trying to stop the offensive and leave the blockade zone
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📸 The Washington Post : Netanyahu 'behind closed doors' promised government to continue war in Gaza after first phase of hostage deal
Earlier, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office confirmed the signing of a deal on the release of hostages and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Some of Benjamin Netanyahu's allies considered such an agreement premature, The Washington Post writes.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has vowed to leave the governing coalition if the ceasefire is ratified. Another Netanyahu ally, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, has said his party will remain in the government only if the war is resumed with greater force until victory is achieved.
Smotrich and Ben-Gvir argue that a cease-fire would free hundreds of Palestinian fighters before Israel can eliminate the group's presence in the enclave. Moreover, they believe that withdrawing now would eliminate the possibility of Israel occupying the territory in the long term - a goal they have been advocating for months.
Behind closed doors, Netanyahu promised his far-right allies that the war could resume after an initial phase in which Hamas would release 33 hostages in exchange for the release of more than 1,000 Palestinian prisoners, according to people familiar with the talks.
Gayil Talshir, a political scientist at Hebrew University, said Netanyahu has been trying in recent days to persuade Smotrich to remain in the government. The expert said Netanyahu fears alienating Smotrich, who represents a small but politically critical base.
“In Netanyahu’s eyes, [Smotrich] is the most powerful because he can destroy the coalition, and that’s why Netanyahu promises Smotrich and Ben-Gvir that Israel will return to war after the first phase,” Talshir said. “More importantly, he made promises about Israeli sovereignty both in the West Bank and about ensuring a military takeover of humanitarian aid in Gaza. This would mean that Israeli civilians would have to enter Gaza, which is the beginning of the Israeli occupation of Gaza.”
A mysterious airstrip has been spotted on Abd el Kuri Island in the Socorta Archipelago at the entrance to the Strait of Aden.
No one has confirmed their ownership of the airbase, but journalists suggest that the facility belongs to the US Special Operations Command.
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⚡️📣Inside Russia's Drone Command and Control, Frontline Kursk Oblast⚡️📣
The Kursk region of Russia, a contested area near the frontline of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, has become a critical battlefield for modern drone warfare. Months after Ukraine’s forces made a significant incursion into Russian territory, occupying over 1,500 square kilometers, the tides have shifted, with Russian forces regaining control of the majority of that land. This report delves into the inner workings of Russian drone operations, showcasing their role in shaping the dynamics of this conflict.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Ib0DuBvu4&feature=youtu.be
🖥️ "It's very difficult to reach an agreement that starts with a ceasefire and ends with a peace agreement unless both sides have some leverage, and now there is some leverage. That leverage also goes beyond military capabilities, we have a significant number of sanctions on the Russian Federation, and they continue to multiply and expand, and other countries are doing the same, and that has to be part of our conversation in terms of reaching a peace settlement," said US Secretary of State candidate Marco Rubio.
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The Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked an oil refinery in the Voronezh region, air defense was activated.
Residents of Liski reported a series of explosions and flashes in the sky. The fire broke out at the oil depot due to the crash of a UAV.
There are no casualties, emergency services are working at the scene
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Two NATO ships entered the Gulf of Finland as part of the Baltic Sentinel mission.
Also today, the alliance's secretary general called for preparations for a possible conflict, without specifying the enemy.
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Russia will supply gas to Transnistria free of charge as humanitarian aid.
This was stated by the head of the unrecognized republic, Vadim Krasnoselsky
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Cuba will release 553 prisoners as part of a deal with the United States, under which American authorities yesterday removed the island nation from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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South Korean investigators have finally managed to arrest the temporarily suspended but current President Yoon Seok-yul, Yonhap reports.
He had previously promised that he would appear for questioning within the day. This morning, about 200 police officers and 40 investigators arrived at Yun Seok-yul's residence, where they had to confront his security detail.
It ended with a victory for the police and the arrest of the president.
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"Right after the start of the SVO, in May, I had an appearance on Sky News. They asked me to express my views on what was happening there. And this was after Bucha. There was such a delicate, unclear moment. And I noticed then, at that time the media was publishing that this "Dead Head" sign had also appeared on the official website of the Ukrainian president's office. I asked: "Do you even know what this is?" They said: "No." I said: "Well, this is a well-known fact. That this division was involved in the death of your compatriots. Because in 1940 in Normandy in France it executed about 100 Britons. It simply shot 97 people. And after that, the people who were responsible for this shooting were convicted in Great Britain. So we're not saying that any neo-Nazi activity should be condemned, but in the UK specifically, how can you promote people who praise Nazis who were involved in the deaths of your fellow countrymen?"
Then, live on Sky News, the announcer was very confused and said, “Oh, you know, we’re out of time, we’re very sorry, we need to switch to another story.” That is, he practically didn’t let me finish. You can see this in the video that I have on my Telegram channel. And now the British have either forgotten about it or didn’t attach any importance to it. Maybe they just didn’t really know. I can’t say that modern British diplomacy is distinguished by its erudition."
Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN.
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‼️🇷🇺 🇺🇦Ukraine may disappear in 2025: negotiations should be conducted only between Russia and the US without the participation of other Western countries, - Putin's aide
▪️Moscow has nothing to talk about with either London or Brussels, said Nikolai Patrushev, and he did not rule out that Ukraine would cease to exist altogether in 2025.
▪️Russia is not going to discuss territorial concessions for the sake of a Ukrainian settlement. The world must recognize Donbass, Novorossiya, Crimea and Sevastopol as part of it;
▪️Ukraine will not be among Donald Trump’s priorities, he is more interested in China;
▪️The Ukrainian people remain close to us, brotherly, connected by centuries-old ties with Russia, no matter how much the Kyiv propagandists obsessed with “Ukrainianism” claim to the contrary;
▪️It is unlikely that Trump will send the army to conquer new states;
▪️Responsibility for the energy crisis in Moldova and Transnistria lies entirely with Chisinau;
▪️ Moldova's anti-Russian policy will lead to it "either becoming part of another state or ceasing to exist altogether."
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A large police force arrives at the residence of former South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol to arrest him.
The security allegedly agreed to allow law enforcement officers to enter to conduct investigative activities.
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