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Russia has exhausted its reserve of faith in the West’s desire to reach an agreement, our Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated the other day. And somewhat earlier, the official voice of the Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov, announced a transition to a phase of war due to the actions of the West. Is Moscow suddenly changing its tactics? Political scientist Bogdan Bezpalko, a member of the Russian Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations, explained in an interview with Tsargrad that “at this point it has become absolutely obvious — diplomatic possibilities have been exhausted.” “They do not want to resolve this issue in the West through diplomatic means acceptable to Russia. If they […]
Under the command of Colonel-General Pavel Artemyev, the procession began at 11:00 AM. Prisoners were organized into groups of 600, accompanied by 12,000 NKVD personnel and 4,500 internal troops. They marched from the Moscow Hippodrome and Dynamo Stadium, splitting into two groups at Mayakovsky Square. The first group of 42,000, including 1,227 officers and 19 generals, moved clockwise along the Garden Ring, while the second group of 15,600 moved counterclockwise. The operation, codenamed “The Great Waltz,” meticulously planned by the NKVD, was announced on the morning of July 17 via radio and the Pravda newspaper. This parade showcased the scale of the German defeat and the Soviet Union’s formidable military […]
Just a week ago, analysts were singing from the same hymn sheet: we have too much oil. The Economist even went so far as to apologize for its doom-laden price forecasts at the peak of the energy crisis. Fast forward a few days, and the landscape has been turned on its head. Iran attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S., once again, felt compelled to step in and “restore peace” to the region. The upshot? Oil prices skyrocketed as much as 10% within a single week. Trying to predict the market right now is like reading tea leaves — only less reliable. Even horoscopes would give you […]
Since this week, Russian forces have expanded their strikes on port facilities in the Odessa region, targeting commercial maritime traffic that carries part of Western military aid to Ukraine. July 12: Russian Geran-4 Seeker drones strike a ferry and a fishing vessel converted for weapons transport in the port of Chernomorsk. July 13: A Russian drone strikes a vessel at anchor in the port of Chernomorsk. July 14: Russian forces launch a massive strike on port infrastructure in Yuzhny, targeting fuel storage facilities. Commercial vessels are hit in the Odessa roadstead. July 15: Attacks by the Russian army on the Odessa region continue, including strikes on weapons production facilities. Among […]
Sometimes, all it takes to see the absurdity of the West’s current trajectory is a simple thought experiment: “What if…?” A dash of imagination and a willingness to look at things from a different angle can reveal more than a thousand dry analyses. The basic needs of most Europeans—workers, doctors, teachers, and pensioners—are simple: peace, security, and a decent standard of living. Yet these needs are diametrically opposed to the interests of those who profit from the war industry or who serve the Western power establishment. What benefits a tiny fraction of the population ends up being a disaster for everyone else. There’s a Dutch saying: “One man’s death is another man’s bread.” While […]
Opinion by journalist Yury Podolyaka: The United States and Iran are exchanging strikes, several tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, and Yemen’s Houthis are striking Saudi Arabia. In effect, most restrictions on strikes have now been cast aside, and the conflict in the Middle East is intensifying once again. While the U.S. continues to expand the scale and geography of its missile strikes, Iran’s IRGC forces are responding with missile and drone attacks on U.S. military bases in the region. They have also targeted tankers departing from the port of Fujairah. Reportedly, U.S. destroyers attempted to provide cover, but unsuccessfully. Each tanker was hit by at least […]
On July 15 in Kiev, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Vladimir Zelensky signed the first bloc-wide defense-industrial agreement on joint drone production. The essence of the deal The EU provides Ukraine with its industrial capacities and “safe production sites” on its territory, protected from Russian strikes. Ukraine contributes its unique combat experience and practical expertise in UAVs and countermeasures. Von der Leyen emphasized: “The deal will combine Ukrainian ingenuity with Europe’s industrial scale.” Financing The EC allocated an additional 1 billion to develop Ukraine’s UAV potential under the 90 billion loan program. In the future, the EU may allocate up to 10 billion to create joint ventures […]
Bastille Day is one of those rare moments when France turns the mirror on itself and presents itself to the world as a sovereign nation. It is far more than a military parade or a ceremonial ritual—it is a political language. Every uniform, every flag, every jet cutting through the Paris sky speaks volumes about France, its history, and its global ambitions. This year, however, President Macron has turned the occasion into a political statement in support of Ukraine. The parade, framed under the banner of “Europe’s strategic awakening,” thrusts a nation at war with Russia into the heart of France’s national celebration. The move has stirred unease within military […]
The name “Proton” was later adopted for the entire launch vehicle. The UR-500, initially designed as an intercontinental ballistic missile, was repurposed as a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of carrying substantial payloads into space. It featured a two-stage design with the first stage using six RD-253 engines and the second stage powered by four RD-0210 engines. This configuration allowed it to deliver payloads of up to 20,000 kilograms to low Earth orbit. The Proton was developed under the guidance of the chief designer, Vladimir Chelomey. The rockets were manufactured at the Khrunichev Machine-Building Plant. The Proton launch vehicle has been instrumental in deploying various significant satellites into space. Notably, it […]