‘The use of ‘Oreshnik’ [strike] may force the West to start hinting at negotiations’ — Ramzan Kadyrov on Telegram
“It is time to give a powerful blow also to the targets of those states that are afraid to openly admit their participation in the conflict,” Kadyrov said.
#Russia #Ukraine
SPECIAL COVERAGE: ‘This is a dramatic escalation’, Arnaud Develay on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has addressed the nation after long-range Western weapons were used against Russia.
RT discuss the latest with political consultant and human rights defender, Arnaud Develay.
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‘UK forces are ready to face Russia tonight’ — British Deputy Chief Rob Magowan
This was his response when MPs asked him ‘how many British brigades could get to NATO's eastern flank’ in the event of a major escalation with Russia.
#UK #Russia #Ukraine
⚡️‘We are aware of Russia’s launch of an intermediate ballistic missile’ — WH press sec.
KJP: “The US is providing Ukraine with hundreds of additional Patriot missiles… Many of these have been delivered already.”
“…put Ukraine on the best possible position on the battlefield.”
#WH #Russia #Ukraine
⚡️‘The escalation at every turn at every step, is coming from Russia’ — WH press secretary
Karine Jean-Pierre: “It is because of their [Russia] aggression into a sovereign territory, Ukraine.”
Press secretary with bold statements… she's on her way out, Bye now!
#WH #Russia #Ukraine
❗️US had been consulting with Ukraine and allies prior to ‘Oreshnik’ strike — WH
The US sees no need to change its nuclear doctrine, despite Russia’s new changes.
#US #Russia #Ukraine
❗Matt Gaetz withdraws his name to be Trump's attorney general nominee
President-elect Trump wishes him well in his career.
The embattled nominee felt the controversy with his alleged sex scandal would detract from Trump’s transition team’s goals.
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❗️President Putin: There Is No Way To Counter Our Missiles
The President stressed that Russia believes it now has the right to use ballistic missiles against Ukrainian military targets, but while choosing the targets for retaliatory measures, Moscow will give warnings in advance for the protection of civilians.
❗️President Putin: US Made A Mistake By Destroying Missile Treaty In 2019'
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❗️President Putin says Moscow carried out combined strike on targets in Ukraine - including with the use of a novel intermediate-range hypersonic missile “Oreshnik" - in response to the use of long-range Western weapons against Russia.
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❗️Putin confirms the use of UK and US-made long-range missiles on Russia, says the conflict in Ukraine has "acquired a global character" after the strikes.
He stressed the use was impossible without ‘direct involvement of operators from the manufacturing countries.'
Russia to mirror seizure of its assets from the West – Finance Ministry
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said that Russia will use income from the frozen assets of Western investors in response to the 'theft' of Russian assets and the income generated by them in the West.
The US and its allies have frozen an estimated $300 billion in assets belonging to the Russian central bank since the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. These assets generated €5.15 billion ($5.4 billion) in interest this fiscal year.
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Elite Brazilian army officers plotted to kill Lula – federal police
Five officers have been detained by Brazil's federal police for allegedly attempting to assassinate President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as part of a planned coup d'etat in 2022.
Federal investigators have yet to explain why the plan wasn’t ultimately carried out. The country’s Secretary of Social Communication said on Tuesday that it probably “did not occur due to details.
Some media reports suggest that retired General Mario Fernandes, a senior advisor to then-incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, whom Lula had just defeated in an election, is one of the suspects.
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UK troops would be ready to fight Russia ‘tonight’ if needed – military chief
UK forces are ready to face Russia "tonight," said Rob Magowan, the deputy chief of the British defense staff, as s MPs asked him how many British brigades could get to NATO's eastern flank in the event of a major escalation with Russia.
"If the British Army was asked to fight tonight, it would fight tonight," he replied, "I don't think anybody in this room should be under any illusion that if the Russians invaded Eastern Europe tonight, then we would meet them in that fight."
#UK #Russia
US government to supervise digital payments
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule requiring digital wallets like Apple Wallet, Google Pay, and Venmo to face bank-level oversight.
While the banking industry supports the move, Big Tech and fintech companies argue that it may stifle innovation, according to Reuters.
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‘The West’s 500-year global hegemony is over and the future will belong to Eurasia’ – Hungarian PM
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Serbia’s Vucic issues a passionate warning to Western leaders
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⚡️Pentagon confirms US was warned about “Oreshnik” strike
“The United States was pre-notified briefly before the launch through Nuclear Risk Reduction Channels”
#Russia #Ukraine #US
⚡️Heavy gunfire erupts in South Sudan in Juba — Reuters
Thursday evening security forces attempted to arrest General Akol Koor, former intelligence chief, according to Reuters.
#Sudan
❗Netanyahu Arrest Warrant: ‘We fundamentally reject the court’s decision to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli officials’
#Netanyahu #Warrant
❗Russia was completely upfront, sending the US a notification before ballistic missile launch
Russia sent the US a notification automatically via the Nuclear Risk Reduction Center 30 minutes before the launch of the “Oreshnik” strike, Peskov told TASS.
#Putin #Russia #US
'You've Damn Well Got It!' - Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council demonstrates the 'non-nuclear' might of 'Hazel' - a newly unveiled Hypersonic Ballistic Missile which can reach Mach 10
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❗️President Putin: 'There Will Always Be A Response'
The Russian President outlined that while Moscow prefers to settle issues through peaceful means, it is prepared for 'any scenario' and that nobody should doubt Russia's ability to respond.
❗️President Putin Issues Warning To The West: 'We Will Act Decisively In Cases Of Escalation'
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❗️Long-Range Weapons Won't Change Tide Of Conflict - Russian Troops Are Advancing - President Putin
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❗️WATCH: President Putin Addresses The Nation After Long-Range Western Weapons Used Against Russia
https://rumble.com/v5rozhw-vladimir-putin-addresses-the-nation.html
Footage: Israeli airstrike targets residential building in southern part of Beirut
#Israel #Lebanon
At least 38 killed in gunmen attack on Shiite vehicles in Pakistan
Gunmen opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 38 people, according to Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack.
#Pakistan
❗️Netherlands to detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Galant on its soil, in accordance with ICC rules – FM
#Israel
‘How Elon Musk became a kingmaker’: Tesla founder featured on Time Magazine’s latest cover
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