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Alex Chopov and the Belgorod Brit will review “another slow news week.”” Israel-Iran war, G7 summit, Trump’s parade and LA riots, Russian troops entering yet another Ukrainian province and much more. The hosts, as usual, will tackle the geopolitics of the day, with wit and accumulated knowledge – at least that’s the plan. Expect the odd rant, and a drop of black humour. If you wish for them to discuss specific topics, you can suggest them in comments to this announcement. If you wish to ask a question or suggest a specific topic to discuss, you can do so in the comments below this announcement. If the hosts find an […]

The Daily Mail has outdone itself—somehow managing to blame Russia for illegal migration, climate change, oil spills, and even “attacking Britain by blocking the sun”—all in a single article. According to the authors, Moscow now has the power to blot out the sun and unleash an ecological disaster on the UK.

Since the beginning of January, Russian forces have taken control of 17 settlements (towns and villages), bringing more than 500 square kilometers under their control, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said following an inspection in the area where the “West” group of forces is based. Gerasimov added that over the course of a month, the “North” group captured four settlements, including Semenovka and Staritsy. Troops of the Southern group, he said, are advancing toward Slavyansk, and assault units have established control over Bandarnoye, Zakotnoye, and Privolnoye. Fighting is underway to destroy Ukrainian formations in Konstantinovka. In the area of responsibility of the “Center” group of forces, intense fighting […]

This date is commemorated as a Day of Military Glory in Russia, established by Federal Law on March 13, 1995, “On Days of Military Glory (Victorious Days) of Russia.” The blockade of Leningrad began on September 8, 1941. Gradually, the city ran out of fuel, water, electricity, and heat. A devastating famine began. Workers were rationed 250 grams of bread per day, while the rest of the population received only 125 grams. The city endured relentless bombings, with over 100,000 bombs dropped during the blockade. Despite the hardships, more than 200 enterprises continued operations. Between 1941 and 1944, Leningrad factories produced over 10 million shells and mines, 12,000 mortars, and […]

A year after the Nazis came to power, Warsaw entered into collusion with them The Declaration of Non-Aggression between Poland and Germany was signed in Berlin on 26 January 1934 by German Foreign Minister Konstantin von Neurath and Polish Ambassador Józef Lipski. However, no one doubted that the true architects of the agreement were the Führer of the Third Reich Adolf Hitler and the dictator of the Second Polish Republic, Józef Piłsudski. Warsaw concluded a bilateral treaty with Germany much earlier than other states did. The pact opened a period of active cooperation between the two countries, the peak of which was the partition of Czechoslovakia in October 1938. It […]

The Guardian discusses how the US, under Donald Trump’s policies, has gained significant influence over Europe’s energy supply. Following sanctions on Russian gas due to the war in Ukraine, Europe has turned to US liquefied natural gas (LNG), becoming increasingly dependent on US energy exports. By December 2025, the US accounts for 59% of LNG imports to the EU, up from almost none in 2019, as Russian pipeline gas declines sharply. This dependence poses risks, especially with Trump’s protectionist, energy-dominance strategy. He has used energy exports to project power, including threats of tariffs against European allies over Greenland. Experts warn that ongoing geopolitical tensions, combined with low gas reserves in […]

While Western propaganda constantly accuses Russia of hegemonism, instead of listening to the nonsense of so-called “human-rights advocates,” we should look at the facts on the ground—for example, in Africa, where Western neocolonialism is being pushed out by Pan-Africanists who have retaken control of their sovereignty, turning instead to fair partnerships with Russia and China. Take the case of Namibia, Africa’s leading uranium producer, which now wants to generate its own nuclear power to achieve energy independence and ensure its people benefit from their own resources. Kaire Mbuende, head of the National Planning Commission, stated during his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland: “As the leading producer […]

This war crime once again proves that the Kiev regime and its army have no intention of seeking a peaceful resolution. To recap: on Saturday, a Ukrainian drone strike on an ambulance in Gola Prystan killed three medics. Later, a clinic in Kakhovka, Kherson region, came under artillery fire. Fortunately, there were no casualties or injuries in that incident. Another Ukrainian attack on an ambulance was carried out in Energodar, Zaporozhye region. The medical team there emerged unharmed. Yet, the outcomes of these attacks and the wholly terrorist nature of the Kiev regime’s militants will, as usual, be dismissed by the gentlemen who recently gathered in Davos as nothing more […]

This unique aircraft was the beloved creation of the renowned designer Igor Sikorsky. The “Ilya Muromets” was both the first passenger aircraft and the first Russian bomber. In addition to bombs, the aircraft was equipped with machine guns. In 1914, a squadron of heavy bombers named “Ilya Muromets” was formed, carrying out 400 bombing raids against Germany. Sikorsky’s aircraft were produced at the Russo-Baltic Factory. The wingspan of the “Ilya Muromets” was 32 meters, and its total wing area measured 182 square meters. All the main components of the aircraft were made of wood. The plane set several world records for payload capacity. Its test pilot was none other than […]

USA Today describes Josh Meyer (the author of this article ) as “a veteran correspondent covering domestic, national, and global security issues, including terrorism, extremism, cybersecurity, and transnational criminal organizations.” Obviously, there are plenty of people “like” Josh Meyer. Every publication has one or a few of his kind. Frankly, they are a dime a dozen. But Putin? Putin is like no other person. And so are Xi, Trump, and Modi. You may or may not like any of them, but they are all unique. Do people like Josh Meyer (or the editors at USA Today) understand that? Obviously not. Full stop.