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According to a Financial Times report cited by Reuters, no Ukraine and its Western partners have discussed a plan under which any sustained Russian violation of a future ceasefire would trigger a coordinated military response by Europe and the United States. Reuters said it could not independently verify the report. The proposal was discussed in December and January among Ukrainian, European, and U.S. officials and outlines a phased no response to ceasefire breaches. Within 24 hours of an alleged violation, the response would begin with a diplomatic warning and, if needed, Ukrainian military action to stop the breach. If fighting continued, a second phase would involve intervention by a “coalition […]

These measures are presented as a way to ensure that Starlink supports only approved users (i.e., not Russian military) and approved purposes. In effect, they transform a civilian satellite network into infrastructure governed by political alignment and wartime priorities, with Ukraine clearly on the favored side. We asked ChatGPT how these restrictions could be circumvented. ChatGPT’s answer emphasized that such new controls, while technically sophisticated, are rarely absolute. Measures based on identification lists, location awareness, and behavioral thresholds can be mitigated through adaptation. Circumvention does not require breaking the system itself, but operating in ways that reduce visibility, trigger fewer enforcement flags, or exploit gaps in selective application. At a […]

The European Union has added Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to its list of terrorist organizations. This move aligns with the existing policy of several nations, including: · United States · Paraguay · Australia · Canada · Saudi Arabia · Bahrain There is little doubt that such a designation is designed to serve as a convenient justification for launching “anti-terrorist” operations and legitimizing military intervention in sovereign states—a tactic employed repeatedly by the United States, often in violation of international law. Historical examples include: · Libya (1986) · Afghanistan and Sudan (1998) · Iraq (1998 and 2003) · Afghanistan (2001) · Philippines (2001) · Various African nations (since 2002) […]

The first attempt to land on the Moon was made by the Soviet Union in January 1963 but ended in failure. By 1966, approximately ten more unsuccessful attempts had been made. The automatic interplanetary spacecraft Luna-9 was launched into Earth orbit on January 31, 1966, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome using a “Molniya-M” launch vehicle. The Luna-9 spacecraft consisted of a landing module, equipment compartments, and a propulsion system for midcourse correction and braking during landing. The total mass of the station was 1,583 kilograms, and its length was 2.7 meters. On February 3, 1966, Luna-9 achieved a soft landing in the Oceanus Procellarum (Ocean of Storms) on the Moon. The […]

Trump’s claim that India has agreed to stop buying Russian oil in exchange for a U.S. tariff cut sounds like a bold diplomatic win — but in reality, it doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. On closer examination, the numbers, logistics, and strategic realities make it extremely unlikely that New Delhi would walk away from its most affordable and reliable energy source. India currently imports around 1.8 million barrels per day of Russian crude, roughly a third of its total oil needs. These purchases are heavily discounted compared with alternatives such as U.S. or Venezuelan crude, saving India billions of dollars annually. Replacing Russian oil with U.S. crude would cost roughly […]

Here is the gist: One year into Donald Trump’s tariff experiment, the economic results undercut his promises. Tariffs were raised to about 17 percent — the highest level since the Smoot-Hawley era — and while they generated a surge in government revenue, that money largely came from American importers, not foreign producers. Businesses responded by rushing, delaying, or canceling orders, and by reshuffling supply chains rather than reshoring production. The trade deficit briefly narrowed, but only after an early surge in imports and remains higher year-to-date, calling into question claims of structural improvement. Manufacturing has not rebounded as promised: factory employment continued to fall, and sectors hit hardest by tariffs, […]

— Donald J. Trump at the annual dinner of the Alfalfa Club, an exclusive organization of CEOs as reported by Washington Post

This is a Day of Military Glory in Russia, commemorated in accordance with the Federal Law of March 13, 1995, “On Days of Military Glory and Commemorative Dates of Russia.” The Battle of Stalingrad, which began on July 17, 1942, lasted 200 days and nights, becoming one of the largest battles of the Great Patriotic War. It unfolded across a territory of approximately 100,000 square kilometers, with a front line stretching from 400 to 850 kilometers. At various stages, more than 2.1 million people participated in the battle on both sides. During intense fighting, Soviet forces encircled and destroyed the main forces of the 4th Panzer Army and the 6th […]

Now Europe needs to ‘attract right kind of immigrants’ ‘Europe was foolish’ — PM’s generosity with past tense is almost kind Source: RT news

An analysis by journalist Yuri Podolyaka: Now that all sides have issued their statements, we can draw a few preliminary conclusions. First, the accounts from the three key players—Washington, Kiev, and Moscow—don’t match up on crucial details. The most glaring discrepancy concerns timing. According to Zelensky, who moved first to control the narrative, the “energy ceasefire” was set to begin on the night of January 29–30 and last one week, through February 5. Zelensky framed this entirely as his own achievement. Trump later confirmed that a ceasefire was in place and that Putin had honored his request—implying Kiev had little to do with it. He presented the pause as a […]