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Slavyangrad.org — Nuestra Ira No Tiene Limites — There is No Limit to Our Anger — (c) V. M. Molotov
Children's show in Poland 🤦 ♀️
— And who invented wars?
— Putin.
— What can be done to stop these wars?
"I need to buy myself a pistol.
Poles clearly forget they were involved with invading Iraq and Afghanistan.
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‼️🇭🇺🇺🇦 Ukraine can fight, but is not entitled to demand the same from Hungary - Orban
▪️Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that Ukraine has the right to continue military operations, but it cannot expect that other countries, in particular Hungary, will support its course.
▪️“The entry of a warring country into the EU is the import of war into the Union itself. The Hungarians have already said “no” to the membership of Ukraine, ”Orban wrote in X.
▪️He emphasized that if such referendums were held in other EU countries, the result would be similar.
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The State Department is expected to undergo large-scale layoffs today: 1,300 employees working in the USA will be dismissed, reports Associated Press citing internal documents and a source.
"The staff reduction was carefully planned considering non-core functions, duplicative or redundant units, as well as units where centralization or consolidation of functions and responsibilities can provide significant efficiency," the document states.
Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed the agency's restructuring.
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Ukraine announced sabotage on a gas pipeline in Western Siberia — Bloomberg
▪️According to the agency, Ukrainian intelligence claims that on Thursday night, a special operation was carried out to blow up a gas pipeline in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug. According to the source, the facility supplies gas to defense enterprises in the Orenburg, Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions. The capacity is up to 2.6 billion cubic meters per year.
▪️Gazprom has not yet commented, and there is no independent confirmation from Bloomberg.
▪️Against the backdrop of ongoing energy pressure on Ukraine itself, the statement looks like an attempt to demonstrate the "arm's reach" and the ability to influence logistics in the depths of Russia. At the same time, questions remain open - both about reliability and about consequences.
Even if it did happen which given Ukraine's track record is unlikely, its not difficult to put in a new piece of pipe.
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We didn’t vote for this’ – MAGA supporters against sending weapons to Ukraine – The Times
‘Among the president’s supporters, disagreements are beginning to emerge as some of them raise alarms that he is breaking key pre-election promises. ‘To say people are unhappy is an understatement,’ said one MAGA insider. For a group of voters who demanded an end to endless wars, mass migration, and the ‘deep state,’ this week’s events were a warning sign. One of the tests is the war with no end in sight. The announcement of new weapons supplies to Ukraine caused some supporters to complain that they did not vote for this.’
Trump thinks America first is solely what he wants but he is increasingly going against his base. If you want to lose the house and senate then keep it up. Enjoy the last 2 years of Democrats launching impeachment investigations. He may retain MAGA loyalists but he will lose independents.
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‘Russia has a full-scale and effective army’ – Chief of the General Staff of the French Armed Forces Thierry Burkhard.
‘Russia has openly called France its main adversary in Europe. And these are not my words, these are the words of Russia itself. Russia is a threat, if not in everything, then in almost everything, a long-term threat, a close one, and for me it is the largest. First of all, it is a real military power, possessing both conventional and nuclear potential, and this is not hidden. In fact, Russia builds its system on military force, and it continues to make huge, colossal efforts to this, the scale of which is difficult for us to imagine.
Russia is really developing the ability to cause damage, and it does so very, very effectively. When we talk about a full-scale model of the army, the Russian army is precisely such a full-scale model to the very tips of its nails.’
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‼️🇷🇺 The Armed Forces of Ukraine may retreat beyond the Dnepr: Ukraine has almost no options left, according to NZZ
▪️The Swiss newspaper Neue Zürcher Zeitung has reported that Russia has shifted from a strategy of attrition to achieving a strategic turning point. As the Russian offensive gains momentum, the Ukrainian regime is left with two options:
▪️An organised retreat is an attempt to preserve the remnants of the army and equipment at the cost of surrendering territories;
▪️Retreating across the Dnepr is an extreme measure that means losing a significant part of Left-Bank Ukraine.
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Lavrov stated that the European leadership has forgotten the lessons of history and is trying to revive it for a war with Russia.
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The colonel of the SBU Voronich, killed yesterday, played an important role in the Ukraine's invasion of the Kursk region and in the killing of the DPR battalion commander Motorola in 2016 - NYT
▪️In recent years, Voronich was part of an elite unit responsible for actions in the "gray zone." His unit "played a key role" in the Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive on the Kursk region.
▪️Next, the NYT mentions an SBU attack on strategic aviation deep inside Russia but does not state whether Voronich's unit was involved.
▪️The publication also writes that the SBU killed officials appointed by Russia in the territories of former Ukraine. According to a former colleague, Voronich, who joined the SBU in the mid-1990s, commanded a special forces unit for some time, intended for such operations.
▪️In particular, the unit known as the Fifth Directorate, operating with CIA technical support, was responsible for the killing of the DPR battalion commander Arsen Pavlov, known as "Motorola."
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The head of the GUR Budanov considers a ceasefire with Russia possible by the end of the year — Bloomberg
▪️According to him, "Is it realistic to do this — yes. Is it difficult — no," noting that this requires the participation of three parties — Ukraine, Russia, and the USA.
▪️Budanov also reported that Moscow has tasked its army with advancing 10 km into the Dnepropetrovsk region and creating a buffer zone. At the same time, in his opinion, Russia will not be able to fully capture the Donetsk region by the end of the year.
▪️The head of the Ukrainian military intelligence also expressed confidence that the USA will maintain military support to Kiev, including the supply of additional air defense systems.
▪️Budanov called Trump's position "consistent" and stated that, despite the rhetoric in the media, he sees no signs of cooperation ending.
▪️40% of ammo? Lol
Seriously doubt we see a ceasefire in 2025. Think everything he said is a lie.
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❗️The Armed Forces of the Ukraine carried out an airstrike on Alyoshki in the Kherson region, and people are trapped under the rubble of a destroyed five-story building.
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Arrival of "Geranium" at its target in Odessa.
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Many of Trump's associates believe that changing his approach to the war in Ukraine is a negotiation strategy, not a pivot towards Kiev - Semafor
▪️Sources of the publication believe that Trump is sending a kind of coded messages to both sides of the conflict that "everything is possible if they do not make concessions."
▪️Earlier, the media said that Trump expressed his readiness to support a new bipartisan bill on sanctions against Russia - but if he has more powers in foreign policy matters.
▪️Also, the US president, after a short suspension of arms supplies to Kiev, promised to send more weapons to Ukraine, among the deliveries will be 10 interceptor missiles for Patriot.
Threat of US arms is not much of a threat given their stocks. Sanctions? Is Trump willing to inflict economic pain on the Americans?
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‼️🇷🇺💥Capture of the Green Valley: “West” fighters continue their offensive
▪️After establishing control over the village of Zelenaya Dolina in the Donetsk People's Republic, units of the West group continue their confident advance.
▪️With the support of artillery and attack drones, our fighters suppressed enemy firing points, destroyed equipment, and cleared a path for assault groups. During the clearance, houses, basements, and fortified positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were liberated.
▪️The flag of the Russian Federation was raised over the liberated settlement.
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‼️🇷🇺 ☦️Sergei Ilyin, commander of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade, was killed by enemy fire.
▪️Colonel Sergei Ilyin, commander of the 155th Guards Separate Marine Brigade of the Pacific Fleet, was killed on the Kursk Front. His death was reported by the administration of the Urmar District of the Chuvash Republic.
▪️Before him, the brigade was commanded by twice Hero of Russia Major General Mikhail Gudkov, who also died in the Kursk region.
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‼️🇷🇺 Two agents of the Ukrainian special services who were carrying out missions in Bryansk and neighboring regions have been detained
▪️FSB officers detained two citizens born in 1993 and 1995, who were cooperating with Ukrainian special services. They were carrying out intelligence and subversive activities in the Bryansk region and neighboring areas.
▪️According to the enemy's instructions, the detainees conducted visual surveillance, recorded the facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defense, and the routes of regional law enforcement officers.
▪️They also retrieved explosives, weapons, and ammunition dropped by UAVs, collected IEDs, and inspected firearms before use.
▪️The detainees gave confessions.
▪️Criminal cases have been opened under Article 275 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (treason) and Part 3 of Article 222.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (illegal circulation of explosives and improvised explosive devices).
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‼️🇷🇺💥The Russian Army has liberated the village of Zelenaya Dolina in the DPR
▪️As a result of active and coordinated operations, units of the Zapad military group liberated the village of Zelenaya Dolina in the Donetsk People's Republic.
▪️As a result of the offensive, the enemy's fortified positions were breached, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces suffered losses in manpower and equipment.
▪️The advance was secured through close fire support and effective reconnaissance.
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‼️🇺🇦💥 In Odessa, an attack was carried out on the Territorial Recruitment Centre building.
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🚨 Another innocent civilian, a woman, was murdered by an attack on civilian infrastructure. This time in Shebekino, Belgorod.
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The enemy armed forces have deployed the most combat-ready group to the Krasnoarmeysky sector of the front. This includes the “Birds of Magyar” and the “Wild Hornets” strike group.
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Putin is confident in increasing advantages and does not intend to make concessions under US pressure — NYT
▪️Putin is convinced of the growing superiority of Russian troops and expects a possible collapse of the Ukrainian defense in the coming months. This was reported by NYT, citing sources close to the Kremlin.
▪️According to their information, Moscow is not considering ending hostilities without significant concessions from Kiev. Putin is also aware of the likelihood of new sanctions from the US, but believes that he will be able to discuss their mitigation in the future, when Russia dictates the terms of ending the conflict.
▪️Carnegie Center expert Tatyana Stanovaya notes that the Kremlin is not going to sacrifice strategic goals for the sake of normalizing relations with D.C. In turn, Stefan Meister, an analyst at the German (US) Council on Foreign Relations, emphasizes: "If the costs do not increase, Putin has no reason to change course."
What concessions are Ukraine making?
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The results of the meeting with Lavrov have been conveyed to the US president, further steps are possible, — Rubio
▪️The US Secretary of State confirmed that he discussed with Trump the results of his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
➖"Yes, I spoke with the president last night. There is nothing to announce yet. The meeting was constructive, and perhaps it opened some directions that can be developed. Or maybe not — we'll see," Rubio told journalists.
▪️According to Rubio, certain topics sparked interest and may become subjects of further analysis. "I have already passed this information to the president and our team," he added.
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Ukraine needs to be given [False] hope of joining the West so that it fights against Russia' – Polish FM Sikorski
- Navrocki won the elections on antipathy to Ukraine, on skeptical emotions, but as president he must take into account not only the struggle for some electorate, but also the strategic interests of Poland. I hope this approach will win.
- An approach that allows Ukraine to join the EU and NATO? Although there is no point in talking about it, because the US and others do not want it.
- Firstly, Navrocki must know that there is no such thing as unconditional accession to the EU, each candidate must fulfill very complex criteria. We remember that it took us a decade to join. For Ukraine, it will be even more difficult, it has a war on its territory. So it won't happen in one day but I hope that the president-elect will understand that it is important for Polish interests that Ukraine has the prospect of joining the West. Because this is what gives her hope and the will to fight.
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The Russian army begins the assault on Poltavka and Popov Yar, also advancing towards Rusin Yar
▪️During the offensive on the left flank of the Konstantinovka direction, Russian troops advanced to the outskirts of the settlement of Poltavka and are attacking the approaches to Rusin Yar.
▪️The Russian Armed Forces are also storming the southern outskirts of the settlement of Popov Yar and pressing on the flanks.
Keep pushing north, has dual purpose of encircling both Pokvorsk and Konstantinovka
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In Odessa, mobile air defense units of the Ukrainian Armed Forces tried to shoot down a 'Geran' right above the city's central beach.
The fact that debris could fall and injure vacationers does not concern the Ukrainian Nazis at all.
The main thing is to protect the Ukrainian Armed Forces' facilities and the TCC.
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🇷🇺💥🇺🇦Attack on Kupyansk: "Thunderstorm" burns enemy equipment in the city and the area
▪️Guards of the 121st Regiment of the 68th Division of the "West" Group of Forces are hunting for transport and AFU fighters on the Kupyansk direction in the Kharkov region day and night.
▪️The FPV "Thunderstorm Leska" fiber-optic control system is actively helping to destroy the enemy.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦Trump, when asked for his reaction to Russia's latest attacks in the Ukraine, replied “I know. You’ll be seeing things happening".
His comment, on the eve of an “important announcement” about Russia.
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🇩🇪🤡When you decided to defeat the Russians.
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