🇷🇺🧵 BlackRock just pulled out of Ukraine.
Their $15B “reconstruction” fund? Dead.
Meanwhile, 500 Italian companies just lined up in Rome to cash in on blood-soaked contracts.
The West isn’t rebuilding Ukraine. It’s looting it. Stripping it bare.
Monsanto took 17 million hectares of farmland. Renault is reportedly making drones. And NATO is eyeing Moldova as the next bridgehead.
Even BlackRock — the greediest of them all — sees there’s nothing left to steal.
Rome 2025 was not a peace summit. It was a wake.
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇸American volunteer Martindale becomes a citizen of Russia and a knight of the DPR Order
▪️Daniel Martindale, a US citizen who has been helping the Russian military since the beginning of the conflict, has received a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation.
▪️While in the Ukrainian rear, he transmitted important information to the Russian troops about the movement of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the location of military facilities. In the fall of 2024, Martindale was evacuated from under Ugledar, after which his merits were officially noted.
▪️In gratitude for the work done, Daniel Martindale was also awarded the Order of the Donetsk People's Republic. The award was presented personally by the head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin.
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‼️🇺🇸MAGA supporters criticize Trump for arming Ukraine, — Politico
▪️Donald Trump's decision to send another package of weapons to Ukraine has caused a wave of discontent among his most loyal supporters from the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
➖ “Many are wary and confused: how come — not long ago he called Zelensky ungrateful, and now he makes him a symbol of courage?” said one former Trump campaign staffer.
▪️Former advisor Steve Bannon strongly opposed the decision on his War Room podcast:
➖“Zelensky is doing everything to drag us deeper into this slaughter. We are arming people we cannot control. This is not a war on terror — this is an old, bloody war in Europe, and we are being drawn into it.”
▪️However, Trump himself, according to sources, justifies the move with the "America First" strategy, stating that now Europe, not the US, is paying for the weapons.
➖ “European leaders have met Trump halfway — agreeing to invest billions in collective defense, including for Kiev’s needs,” a source told the newspaper.
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Trump is considering transferring Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine and hinting to Zelensky about strikes on St. Petersburg, reports Washington Post columnist. Tomahawks could also reach Moscow.
According to the publication, the transfer of missiles was discussed on July 11, but they were not included in the final list of armaments for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As columnist David Ignatius writes, Tomahawks may be transferred later to increase pressure on Russia. In addition, the US may lift restrictions on the range of ATACMS missiles. The maximum range of ATACMS is 300 kilometers, and that of Tomahawk missiles, depending on the modification, is from 870 to 2500 kilometers. For example, the US used Tomahawk missiles to strike Iran.
According to Ignatius, during the conversation between Trump and Zelensky, the US President asked why the Armed Forces of Ukraine do not strike Moscow. "We can if you give us weapons," replied the President of Ukraine. According to Trump, Ukraine needs to increase pressure - "not only on Moscow, but also on St. Petersburg."
As Ignatius' sources note, Trump decided to increase pressure on Russia for three reasons. Firstly, the US President believed that Vladimir Putin was disrespectful to him, only pretending to be ready for peace, but ignoring the call for a ceasefire. Secondly, Trump saw the effectiveness of the US armed forces - using B-2 bombers and Tomahawk missiles against Iran as an example. Thirdly, according to Trump, the Russian authorities will sit down at the negotiating table only if threatened with "greater force": as the Russians say, "escalation for the sake of de-escalation" is needed.
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Medvedev gave an accurate assessment on Trump's theatrical ultimatum to Russia.
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Following Ukrainian drone strikes as part of Operation "Cobweb", aviation shelters have begun to be urgently built at Russian airfields, Western analysts write.
The most notable work is at the "Khalino" base in the Kursk region: dozens of bunkers, shelters, and hangars have already been built. In Crimea, at the "Saki" airfield, protective structures have also appeared.
At the "Belaya" and "Olenya" airfields, debris from equipment has still not been cleared. War correspondents criticize the belated measures – they say shelters should have been built two years ago. Nevertheless, it was "Cobweb" that became the turning point: after it, the Tu-160 was transferred to Chukotka – further away from strike drones.
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Ukrainian Prime Minister Shmyhal will head the Ministry of Defense. Umerov will go as ambassador to the USA,
— Ukrainian MP Zheleznyak.
-The Minister of Education is being dismissed;
-Oleksiy Sobolev will become the Minister of Economy;
-The Minister of Social Policy is being dismissed
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The EU plans to agree on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions on July 14, Reuters reports, citing sources.
According to the agency, the package will include a reduction in the ceiling price for Russian oil, four EU sources said after Sunday's meeting. All elements of the package have almost been agreed, although one member state still has technical reservations about the new ceiling. According to sources, the EU expects to reach a full agreement before the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels on July 15, which may formally approve the package.
Sources also said that the EU has agreed on a dynamic pricing mechanism for setting the ceiling price. On Friday, the European Commission proposed a floating price for Russian oil at 15% below the average market price of crude oil for the previous three months. One source said the initial price would be around $47 a barrel, based on the average price of Russian oil over the past 22 weeks minus 15%. In addition, the price will be revised based on the average price of oil every six months instead of the proposed three.
Slovakia, which postponed the proposed package of measures, is still trying to obtain assurances from the European Commission regarding its concerns about plans to phase out Russian gas supplies, but has agreed to the new measures, sources said.
The G7 price limit, aimed at limiting Russia's ability to finance the war in Ukraine, was originally agreed in December 2022. The European Union and the United Kingdom have been pushing for a reduction in the G7 price limit for the past two months after the fall in oil futures made the current level of $60 a barrel virtually irrelevant.
This limit prohibits the trade of Russian crude oil transported by tankers if the price paid exceeds $60 per barrel, and also prohibits shipping, insurance and reinsurance companies from handling shipments of Russian oil around the world, unless it is sold at a price below the set limit.
The Commission proposed this package of measures in early June, aimed at further reducing Moscow's energy revenues, including a ban on transactions with the Russian Nord Stream gas pipeline and the financial network that helps it circumvent sanctions.
Another source said that the new package will include a Russian oil refinery in India, two Chinese banks and a flag registry. Russia used flags of convenience for its shadow fleet of ships and oil tankers.
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Wait for Trump's statement tomorrow. In the coming days, we will see a record flow of weapons to help Ukraine defend itself,
‼️🇩🇪🇺🇦 Berlin will launch its own production of Patriot missiles for Ukraine without coordination with the USA
▪️Germany is starting a production line for surface-to-air missiles for Patriot systems and plans to do so without coordination with the USA, Ukrainian media reported citing Bundeswehr Major General Christian Freuding.
▪️The new production cycle will provide Berlin with full independence from Washington regarding the transfer of such weapons.
▪️Germany will now be able to independently determine the volumes and delivery times of missiles to Kyiv, without bureaucratic delays and external pressure.
▪️Freuding also confirmed that the transfer of two additional Patriot batteries to Kyiv is being discussed. For this, Berlin will purchase systems from the USA and then transfer them to Ukraine.
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🖥️ The first Ukrainian long-range systems paid for by Germany will enter service with the Kyiv regime by the end of this month, said German Major General Christian Freuding, who coordinates military assistance to Kyiv.
"We need weapons systems that can penetrate deep into Russian territory and strike. Warehouses, command posts, airfields, airplanes. In recent weeks and months, we have seen many successful operations by Ukrainian strike forces. Germany is also ready to provide such weapons systems.
[Including the Taurus? Would you put the Taurus, General?]
As I have already said, everything has been said about Taurus, but we supply similar weapons systems. Today we have witnessed the signing of an agreement between Ukrainian industry and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, funded by Germany. We initiated this program only at the end of May, and by the end of this month, Ukrainian forces will receive the first long-range systems, and then several hundred more systems. This will significantly strengthen Ukrainian air defense and Ukraine's capabilities in the coming weeks and months."
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🖥️ American lawyer and economist James Rickards said that the US should leave Ukraine and unite with Russia to confront China.
— Are you saying that if we don’t leave Ukraine and do it immediately, it’s all over? Is the deep state winning?
— Yes, because it all revolves around relations with Russia. China supports Russia. If we can’t make friends with Russia - and it should be: the US and Russia against China. This is how they play the fool in poker - two against one. But so far, the fool is us, because China and Russia have united against us. By resolving the issue with Ukraine, it is possible to restore relations with Russia. Then you can solve the problem with Iran. This is the most important thing Trump is doing.
And, by the way, Trump said yesterday or maybe this morning: “We don’t pay for it. NATO pays.”
And who pays for NATO? USA. So when they’re being so sly, it’s a signal to me: they’re trying to pull something off behind the backs of the American people.
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A crusade against freedom of speech has begun in France — Pavel Durov commented on the news that the French authorities have opened a case against X.
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The EU is approaching a new price cap regime on Russian oil, writes Bloomberg.
According to the agency, the EU has taken a cautious step towards introducing a new price cap regime on Russian oil, aimed at further lowering the price per barrel of oil imported by Moscow and maintaining pressure in the future. Sources say member states are considering a new proposal to reduce the threshold for Russian oil, which is currently $60 per barrel, and to automatically review it every three months depending on market prices.
Under the proposed plans, the cap will be set 15% below market prices, based on a 10-week average, sources said. Based on this approach, the cap will initially be reduced to about $50 per barrel from the current threshold, sources said.
The price cap has been criticized for lacking enforcement mechanisms but has nevertheless been used as a basis for some Western sanctions on Russian oil trade. A lower level could pave the way for further actions.
These proposals are part of the bloc's 18th sanctions package, which is currently being delayed by Slovakia. Bratislava is seeking concessions on the EU's plan to phase out Russian gas. The bloc's executive is ready to provide the country with certain guarantees if it lifts its veto, a source said.
Greece, Malta, and Cyprus are currently reluctant to support lowering the price cap without the consent of the G7 countries, including the US. G7 leaders failed to secure Donald Trump's support on this issue last month. Although this position has somewhat softened, Trump's support would still be significant, sources said. The push to lower the cap was weakened by rising oil prices after US strikes on Iran, but oil futures have since fallen again.
Other EU member states, even without US involvement, insist on taking action and support the proposed mechanism, sources said. Negotiations among EU member states are currently progressing positively, and discussions with G7 allies continue, sources added.
Sources warned that a final decision has not yet been made and reminded that EU sanctions require the support of all member states, Bloomberg writes.
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🇨🇳⚔🇺🇦 China commented on the arrest of its citizens in Ukraine on charges of espionage, - Newsweek
▪️The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China reacted to the detention of two Chinese citizens whom the SBU suspects of trying to obtain data on the development program of Ukrainian anti-ship missiles "Neptune".
▪️Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a briefing that Beijing is verifying the information, and stressed:
➖ "The legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens must be protected."
▪️According to the Ukrainian side, the detainees - father and son - allegedly acted in the interests of Chinese intelligence. There has been no confirmation from Beijing at the moment.
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Politico: deliveries of new weapons to Ukraine through NATO may take several years
Deliveries of American weapons to Ukraine through NATO, announced by US President Donald Trump, may take several years, as allies are already behind schedule on earlier deliveries, Politico reports citing a US military official.
"There are already delays in deliveries for most weapons, so these deals will either become a priority or they will have to wait a couple of years before delivery," the publication quotes an unnamed official.
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🇪🇺🇺🇸🇷🇺 Spiegel published an article in which it stated that European leaders were allegedly dissatisfied with Trump's speech regarding Russia:
"There is noticeable disappointment in Europe with the results of Trump's major statement on Russia.
After all, the truly major announcement turned out to be smaller than many had hoped. Expectations in Washington and several European capitals were different. Not least because of the US President himself."
The moment a drone of the Armed Forces of Ukraine arrives at a residential building on Plekhanovskaya Street in Voronezh. Debris from the UAV hit a nearby kindergarten - it is closed today.
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Ukrainian UAVs attacked Voronezh, several people were injured, the city center was damaged.
According to the governor, several apartments in high-rise buildings in the city, private houses in the suburbs, as well as cars and commercial facilities were damaged
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Trump said that Russia will face 100% tariffs if an agreement with Ukraine is not reached within 50 days.
The Moscow Exchange Index soared by 2.63% in just 10 minutes following the US president's statements
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NATO is actively preparing to involve Moldova in a likely armed conflict with Russia, the Russian SVR said.
Brussels decided to accelerate the transformation of Moldova into NATO’s "advanced bridgehead" on the eastern flank, taking into account the advance of Russian troops in Ukraine, the department emphasized
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Trump stated that the US will supply Ukraine with MIM-104 Patriot SAM systems with financial support from the EU.
"The European Union is paying for this. We don't pay anything for this. We will send it. It will be business for us."
Russia is preparing for a major offensive in Ukraine in the second half of the summer, reports the German publication Bild.
British intelligence has also notified Kiev of a similar scenario
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Results of the week of Trump's "tariff war". The full list of tariffs announced by the U.S. this week and coming into effect on August 1.
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🖥️ Ukraine is not ready for EU membership — there are forced mobilizations, people are dying, civil liberties are not guaranteed, the economy is not functioning, — stated Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
"At every European summit, it is said that Ukraine allegedly fulfills all the conditions for joining the European Union. They claim that corruption has been overcome there, that the rule of law prevails there, that human rights are respected there, that the economy is in good condition — that is, the EU leadership talks about Ukraine as a country ready for EU membership. <…> I just grab my head. <…> But here, where we live, on the Ukrainian border, to say that Ukraine is ready to join the EU is a monstrous mistake or just blatant stupidity. There are indeed forced mobilizations, people are dying, no civil liberties are guaranteed, the economy is not functioning, we support them with Western money, and we don't even see the outlines of any future modern Ukrainian economy, and we don't see any desire to end the war.
Let's imagine if Ukraine were already a member of the European Union today — then the EU would already be at war with Russia. If we accept Ukraine — we accept the war. No one can want this."
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In Britain, they continue to whip up militaristic hysteria against Russia.
The former head of the British army, General Sir Patrick Sanders, in an interview with The Telegraph , called on the British to prepare for war with Russia within the next five years.
According to him, the UK must be ready for a military conflict by 2030, start building bomb shelters and invest in air defense systems. He called the risk of war with Russia within five years a "realistic scenario."
"If Russia stops fighting in Ukraine, in a few months it will be able to deliver a limited blow to one of the NATO members - and Britain will be obliged to respond. This could happen by
2030," Sanders said.
He added that he had previously tried to convince the government to start building bomb shelters and underground command posts, but the authorities considered such measures too costly and premature.
The general also criticized the reduction in the size of the British army - by 2025 it should be reduced to 72,500 people, which will be the lowest figure since the Napoleonic wars. He stressed that with such a number, the army will not be able to hold out for several months in the event of a full-scale conflict with Russia.
Sanders also supported the idea of deploying British troops in Ukraine as part of the "Coalition of the Willing" and said that British troops should already be in western Ukraine to train and support Ukrainian troops.
According to him, Britain is almost "enemy number one" for the Kremlin, since it was London that played a key role in intensifying the international reaction to the start of the Russian special operation.
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The Trump administration's Justice Department and FBI concluded that Jeffrey Epstein did not have a "client list" and that his death in 2019 was a suicide, Axios reports, citing a declassified memo detailing the investigation's findings.
The Trump administration released video showing that no one entered the Manhattan jail area on the night of Epstein's death, which "corroborates the medical examiner's finding that Epstein committed suicide," the memo states.
These findings are the first official refutation by the Trump administration of conspiracy theories surrounding Epstein and his death. Notably, these theories were previously promoted by two senior FBI officials before Trump appointed them to the bureau.
"As influential figures and activists on social media, Kash Patel (now FBI Director) and Dan Bongino (now Deputy Director) were among those in the MAGA world who questioned the official version of Epstein's death.
Patel and Bongino have since stated that Epstein committed suicide. But online, especially among the right, it has become an article of faith that government officials, celebrities, and business leaders were also involved in Epstein's crimes, and that someone killed him to cover them up."According to the memo, no one involved in the Epstein case will be charged. At the same time, "investigators found no incriminating "client list"" of Epstein, "no credible evidence... that Epstein blackmailed prominent people," and no "evidence that would warrant an investigation into third parties who have not been charged."
It is noted that as influential MAGA figures, Patel and Bongino "were among the loudest voices promoting Epstein conspiracy theories," but "since joining the government as Trump appointees, they have become more reserved in speaking about the Epstein investigation and have poured cold water on the idea that he was murdered."The publication emphasizes that Elon Musk, after quarreling with Trump, accused the president of being "featured in Epstein's files." Trump, in response, published a statement from Epstein's lawyer claiming he was not involved in any crime. Musk later deleted his accusations, stating that he "went too far."
Democrats are calling for further investigation into the relationship between Epstein and Trump.
The Justice Department and FBI stated in the memo that there are no grounds for "further disclosure" of materials related to Epstein, citing that most documents concern child sexual abuse, victims' personal data, and information that could lead to unsubstantiated accusations.
"In this review, we found no basis for reconsidering the disclosure of these materials and will not permit the publication of child pornography," the memo states.
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The Russian military transport aircraft Il-76 landed in Tehran, unloaded its cargo, and quickly returned to Moscow.
In the West, speculation is growing that Moscow may be transferring advanced fighter jets or air defense systems to Iran amid discussions about the resumption of war with Israel.
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Trump risks angering MAGA supporters with his new stance on Ukraine, writes The Times
The president's supporters are starting to lose their nerve — more and more of them are worried that he is breaking three key campaign promises. One point of tension is his policy towards Ukraine.
While in February Republicans supporting aid to Kyiv were considered outcasts, Trump himself has now taken a tougher stance towards Russia. He ordered the resumption of American arms supplies to Ukraine after an unexpected suspension by the Pentagon — allegedly without his knowledge.
The announcement of new supplies caused irritation among part of his electorate, and they increasingly complained that they did not vote for this.
The publication emphasizes: the prolonged war will be a serious test for the MAGA movement. And the number of dissatisfied people is likely to only grow.
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