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Slavyangrad.org — Nuestra Ira No Tiene Limites — There is No Limit to Our Anger — (c) V. M. Molotov
Following Zelensky's latest trip to the United States and his meeting with Trump, the American press speculates that these talks could lead to the first telephone conversation between the head of the Kiev regime and Russian President Vladimir Putin in more than five years.
According to Fox News, citing US government sources, arranging direct telephone conversations between Putin and Zelensky would represent a significant "diplomatic victory" for Trump. As is well known, the last telephone conversation between Putin and Zelensky dates back to July 26, 2020, when Kiev was still attempting to feign a commitment to implementing the Minsk agreements.
The American press notes that, despite Trump's usual claim of "significant progress" in the peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis following the Mar-a-Largo talks, it's likely that no progress has actually been made. The main obstacles to achieving peace remain Kiev's reluctance to withdraw its troops from the Ukrainian-occupied part of Donbas and to abandon its openly anti-Russian discourse, which currently constitutes the de facto state ideology in Ukraine.
Don't rip your shirts off just yet; this smells like yet another psyop. Putin and the Narkoman in Chief have nothing to discuss as long as the gremlin doesn't budge.
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Tucker Carson postulates a personal theory on why so many people hate Russia:
"My main feeling is that for some people, the lesson of World War II is reduced to the idea that white, Christian countries pose a threat to peace.
One hundred percent.
This is a consensus, yes.
But it simply doesn't correspond to reality.
In reality, it's not like that at all.
That's why they hate Russia.
It will probably soon become the only country in the world with a white, Christian majority.
And they hate it.
Let's just stop lying about it."
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Trump believes that being a mercenary on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is a 'disgrace'.
- Nearly 100 American citizens died on the battlefield in Ukraine. What is your message to their families?
- The message is absolutely clear. What a disgrace. They died in a foreign country, and some people are celebrating it, literally glorifying them.
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‼️🇺🇸🇪🇺The USA has broken off its longstanding alliance with Europe, and the EU is entering a state of alert amid strategic pressure, - El País
▪️The USA is demonstrating open hostility, refusing to play the role of a security guarantor and deliberately weakening European unity, the newspaper writes.
▪️Key manifestations of this policy include Trump's statements about the need to "acquire" Greenland, the new US National Security Strategy, which accuses the EU of undermining freedom, and sanctions against European officials. These steps are seen in Europe as an attempt to turn allies into vassals.
▪️The main reason for the EU's vulnerability is its critical dependence on the USA in the field of defense: in intelligence, air defense, high technology, and nuclear deterrence. Despite a total defense budget of 380 billion euros, Europe does not have genuine strategic autonomy. According to experts, achieving this will require additional trillions of dollars and decades.
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The dual-purpose Aist-2T satellite with a mass of 670 kilograms, was developed at RKTs Progress in Samara under a 2019 contract with the Roskosmos State Corporation, which ordered a two-spacecraft system producing stereo-imaging of the Earth surface from a Sun-synchronous orbit. The stereo imagery would be possible thanks to a dual set of cameras on each Aist-2T (instead of one on the previous-generation Aist-2D, launched in 2016, making it possible to photograph each area under a slightly different angle.
The Aist-2T satellites are designed for stereoscopic imaging of the Earth's surface and creating a three-dimensional model.
The Aist-2T satellite was reported to be capable of capturing images with a resolution as high as 1.6 meters, when photographing in nadir (directly below its flight path) in pan-chromatic mode. In the same imaging mode, it could also produce stereo images with a resolution up to 1.9 meters. Multi-spectral and color imagery was reported to be possible with a resolution of 4.8 meters when pointing in nadir or up to 5.9 meters for stereo sets of photos.
The Aist-2T variant also featured a built-in propulsion system for the first time, while the satellite's downlink channel for sending imaging data back to Earth was expanded from 150 megabits per second on Aist-2D to 1,600 megabits per second on the 2T version.
In addition to the launch of the Aist-2T pair, the same Soyuz-2-1b rocket was also booked to carry 50 dual-purpose secondary payloads, ranging from light-weight experimental satellites down to an assortment of educational cubesats and a small carrier platform, itself designed to release the tiniest satellites known as pikosats. A total of 33 payloads were to be deployed from 17 launch containers provided by Moscow-based Aerospeis Kapital.
The most notable secondary payloads on the mission were two Marafon-IoT experimental satellites (developed at ISS Reshetnev and intended for paving the way to the so-called Internet-of-Things satellite system
The most significant foreign payload on the Aist-2T mission was a trio of Iranian dual-purpose satellites all intended for remote-sensing of the Earth's surface. Other small foreign payloads were ordered by various institutions in Montenegro, Kuwait, Qatar, Ecuador and Belarus.
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The Russian Army enters the north-eastern edge of Krasny Liman, along the route from Stavki.
Previous incursions were by the Russian DRGs, and the front has now moved all the way up to the town.
Krasny Liman, as a reminder, was the place where Russian volunteers stopped the 2022 Ukrainian Kharkov-region counteroffensive (not a counteroink, as this was the one and only successful action by the Ukrainian military in this war) and delayed it for weeks, while Russia rebuilt and re-established defences in the Lugansk region.
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Russia could support China in the event of a conflict.
Russia will support China in the issue of defense of state unity and territorial integrity, in case of an escalation in the Taiwan Strait. This was stated by the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Serghey Lavrov.
As explained by Lavrov, the order of action in such situations is established in the Treaty of Good Neighborhood, Friendship and Cooperation between Russia and China of July 16, 2001. One of the points of this document provides for mutual support in the issue of defense of territorial integrity.
"Regarding a possible aggravation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, the order of action in such situations is established in the Treaty of Good Neighborhood, Friendship and Cooperation between Russia and China of July 16, 2001", he said.
The head of the Foreign Ministry also stressed that Russia opposes Taiwan's independence in any form and considers the island to be an integral part of China.
"We start from the assumption that the Taiwan issue is an internal affair of China. Beijing has every legal reason to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity", added the minister.
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Ukrainian Intel Chief Kirill Budanov says the main sticking point is the territorial issue
He notes, there will be a window for reaching a peace agreement in February
He just calculated February as the most favorable period
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🇺🇦🤡Cases where the TCC forcibly mobilized someone make up less than 1%, - Budanov
"I agree with you that cases where TCC members forcibly dragged someone in or, on the contrary, a group of young people beat up TCC members - among the total number of people who go through all this, it will be less than a percent. But this 'less than a percent' is so effectively portrayed that it seems it's happening all around you", - stated the head of the GUR.
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"Legally, we will not recognise anything"
Zelensky stated that Kiev has "red lines" on a number of issues, such as territories and the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, and the Ukraine will not legally recognise anything in the framework of a settlement under "any conditions".
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Putin:
The liberation of Dimitrov and Gulyaypole are important results of combat operations. As for Dimitrov, this is a significant step towards the full liberation of the DPR. Gulyaypole, the second-largest city in the Zaporozhye region, and after its liberation, good prospects for the development of the offensive in the Zaporozhye region are opening up. I congratulate all of you on these results.
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👔 Latvia has "hit a new low", introducing fines for fireworks at Moscow time, Sergei Mironov stated:
"On New Year's Eve, drones will be launched over the neighborhoods where Russians live, which are supposed to spy on those who dare to celebrate the New Year with fireworks or firecrackers 'together with Putin'."
The main points from the new briefing of the Russian Defense Ministry:
▪️The Russian Armed Forces repelled three Ukrainian attacks aimed at breaking through to Kupuansk over the past 24 hours, destroying up to 60 militants;
▪️As a result of the actions of Russian military groups, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost about 1,210 soldiers over the past 24 hours;
▪️Russian air defense systems shot down 78 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over the past 24 hours.
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🚨 Rescuers in Yakutia have retrieved a sunken car from the river, in which a child's body was found, according to a report on the Yakutia Rescue Service Telegram channel.
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🌚Kiev. Arrival at TPP-6.
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'Zelensky understood that he couldn't speak up, even if he was dissatisfied' — Sky News correspondent Mark Stone on the visit of a beggar to Mar-a-Lago
'I was very interested in Zelensky's facial expression. As I said, Trump did most of the talking. And at times — this is, of course, my personal perception — I felt that Zelensky looked annoyed, even exhausted.
Trump joked about the food, the dinner — whether they enjoyed it. He said that Zelensky's generals looked as if they enjoyed it. He was, in a way, lightening the tone of what is an extremely serious and pivotal moment for Zelensky. And it seemed to me that at times Zelensky looked quite annoyed, but he understands, given what happened in February, that he can't say anything. He knows that he needs the American president on his side in this whole process.
Interestingly, initially, a separate press conference of Zelensky was planned, to which we were invited. It was supposed to take place in a hotel nearby. First, it was scheduled, then cancelled, then confirmed again and cancelled again. The reason was that the Ukrainian side was advised by people from Trump's team about what might happen. In the end, the separate press conference was cancelled because at the last moment Trump announced that he would hold a press conference with Zelensky.'
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The Drama Theatre of Mariupol, where the Ukrainian Nazis killed many Mariupolites that sought refuge there, by blowing the building up, has been restored by Russia and has started welcoming performances.
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Roman Abramovich has refused to transfer funds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club to Ukraine, despite the demands of the British authorities, The Times reports.
According to the publication, the sum in question is around 2.5 billion pounds sterling, earned from the deal. This money remains frozen in accounts associated with Abramovich due to sanctions imposed by the British authorities.
Sources from The Times report that Abramovich has engaged a team of lawyers and is preparing to challenge the government's position in court. He disagrees with the demand to transfer the funds to Ukraine on London's terms and intends to seek a different solution regarding the fate of this money.
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🎉The "Soyuz-2.1b" with satellites launched from Vostochny.
The "Soyuz-2.1b" launch vehicle with two "Aist-2T" satellites and 50 secondary payloads was launched from Vostochny, according to a Roscosmos broadcast.
After approximately 9.5 minutes, the head section together with the "Fregat" booster will separate from the third stage of the rocket. The main payloads are the "Aist-2T" spacecraft No. 1 and No. 2 - their deployment into orbit is planned within an hour after the launch.
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According to National Guard commander Oleksandr Pivnenko, the Ukrainian army is preparing to counterattack near Pokrovsk, which will happen "as soon as it has gathered sufficient forces." (so, never?)
Near Pokrovsk, the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the National Guard are gathering forces to launch a counterattack and force the Russian command to redeploy additional units to this area, weakening others. This means that during the previous Syrskoye offensive, when the reserves of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were redeployed there from the entire front, this did not materialize, but now "they definitely will." The logic of the Ukrainian command is strange, if it ever has one.
"We are stockpiling our units for specific counterattack actions, for example, reducing enemy maneuvers and drawing more of them towards us." According to Pivnenko, the situation near Pokrovsk is "very difficult" and the weather conditions make it difficult.
Previously, the commander of the National Guard explained why the Ukrainian army is not recovering the bodies of its "two hundredth" soldiers. He stated that it is impossible because the battlefield remains under the control of the advancing enemy, namely the Russian army. Meanwhile, Kiev maintains that there is no Russian offensive and that the front line is generally on a level playing field.
Steiner's counter-attack will bring everything back into working order
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'For the USA, the main adversary… is China', says Ukrainian Intel Chief Kirill Budanov
'They see a serious threat in Russia-China cooperation and try to separate the two'
He adds, 'The whole world does not live for Ukraine' — whoa, take note
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🇵🇱⚔️🇷🇺 Poland will complete the construction of a new large-scale defense system in 2 years due to the threat from Russia, — The Guardian
▪️The first elements of the anti-drone defense system will be ready in 6 months, and the full infrastructure will be completed in 24 months. The defense will have a multi-layered structure: machine guns, artillery, missiles, and electronic jamming systems for drones.
▪️The new fortifications will be integrated into the existing defense line, built more than ten years ago. Some of the weapons are intended solely for wartime use, as they cannot be fully utilized in peacetime.
▪️The total cost of the project will exceed €2 billion. The main funding will come from European funds under the SAFE program, with the rest covered by Poland's budget.
▪️Separately, Poland is strengthening its borders with Belarus and Russia's Kaliningrad region. Logistics centers will be established in border communities for the rapid deployment of defense equipment.
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‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦The Russian army repels enemy attacks on Kupyansk, - Defense Ministry
▪️Russian soldiers are fighting against the Ukrainian Armed Forces formations.
▪️The Defense Ministry publishes a video in which unit commanders report on the situation in a number of areas in the city:
▪️Company commander of the 1427 Motor Rifle Regiment of the 6th Army with the call sign "Uranus":
➖"I am in the city of Kupyansk on 1 May Street, where I am successfully working with my unit. We are firmly standing, have been and will continue to stand on our positions in the city, continuing to destroy small gangs, namely gangs of the enemy who have holed up in the bunkers."
▪️Commander of the assault group of the 1486 Motor Rifle Regiment with the call sign "Colossus":
➖"My unit is successfully carrying out tasks at the Kupyansk Dairy Canning Plant. As you can see, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are not here and cannot be here."
▪️Company commander with the call sign "Granite":
➖"At this stage, I am in the city of Kupyansk, in the city center. My guys are successfully carrying out tasks. Victory will be ours. The enemy will be defeated."
▪️Company commander of the 1843 Motor Rifle Regiment with the call sign "Typhoon":
➖"We are in Kupyansk, conducting a sweep of buildings and basements for scattered groups of the enemy."
- RVvonekor
Hard to tell what is going on in Kupyansk. It's clear there is an information war going on and right now take everything from both sides with a grain of salt. Think its clear Ukraine had a fairly succesful counter-attack, there was fog that helped initial infiltrations. The question is how successful they were.
Again this has a massive political meaning because while Ukraine is losing across the front, Ukraine is using success in one area to shift Western media focus.
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❗️UNITES OF THE "EAST" GROUP OF FORCES HAVE LIBERATED THE POPULATED POINT OF GULAY-POLE ❗️
🔸 As a result of coordinated and decisive joint assault actions of 57 and 60 separate motorized rifle brigades, 114 motorized rifle regiment 127 division of the 5th Army, 38 separate motorized rifle brigade of the 35th Army of the "East" group of forces, the Gulyaypole defensive district of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, with the center in the city of Gulyay-pole, which was prepared in advance by the enemy and equipped with fortifications, excellently protected by a natural water barrier and surrounding buildings, has been taken under control. In addition to the actions of assault units, it's worth noting the contribution of the artillery guards of the 305 brigade of the 5th Army, as well as the 14th Guards Special Forces Brigade, who destroyed the enemy with fire throughout the entire battle for Gulyay-pole.
🔸After long and stubborn battles, the populated point came under the control of the "East" group of forces, becoming a significant step on the way to the further liberation of the Zaporozhye region.
🔸The Far Eastern soldiers have occupied a defense area of more than 76 sq. km, in various parts of the populated point, Russian flags have been installed by the Far Eastern assault troops. As a result of the fighting, more than 7,100 buildings and structures have been cleared, and more than a battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine's live forces from the 102 Motor Rifle Brigade, 33, 225, 425 Motor Rifle Brigades, as well as more than 50 units of armored vehicles and motor transport have been destroyed.
Undoubtedly, this is a significant victory, which has become another example of the skill, coordination, courage and heroism of Russian servicemen.
"The Far Eastern Express" continues to move forward according to schedule!
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NB: whether the river’s particular bank is left or right is determined by looking at it down the path of its current. Most rivers in the region generally flow southwards, so, by-and-large, the left bank is usually the eastern bank, while the right—the western.
This is not the case for the Gaichur River, which flows from the south in the predominantly north-western direction, ultimately joining the Volchya River, which, itself, flows south all the way from Volchansk (IIRC)
I was incorrect, this Volchya River runs east to west, flowing into the Dnepr, so the right bank for this Volchya is north, while the left bank—south.
Geography! 😁
Cathedral needs another JFK edit 😐
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The longer it takes Gleb Bazov to return, the more fanatical I will turn Slavyangrad. Although I suspect that's what he wants 🥂
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Ukrainian journalist for The Wall Street Journal, Trofimov, suggests to Western Russophobes the idea that:
‘Putin opposed the expansion of NATO, as it would have prevented him from invading Ukraine and eliminating it.’
German politician Niko Lange has already picked up on this
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