Ukraine invasion

IlIlIlIlI · Jul 28, 2023

Hunter in the basement - That Ugly Kid of Joe

Just a bit of musical entertainment For the Crack 🇮🇪

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IlIlIlIlI · Jul 31, 2023

Zelensky reports about damage to Ukrainian Security Service building in Dnepr

Ukrainian President added that emergency services were working at the scene

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Did the US know the Ukraine offensive might fail, and if so, when? - Responsible Statecraft

This also begs the question of whether Washington will recognize when it must start pushing for an armistice.

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No better time for Ukraine peace talks than now – NATO member

Ukraine and Russia should seize the earliest opportunity for peace talks since there is no other way out of the conflict, Hungary has said

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Biden may start ‘World War III’ – Oliver Stone

The US president may not be in charge of his own administration, the famed director said

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Mikhail Khodaryonok: Western talk about a 'new stage of Ukraine’s counteroffensive' is just a cover-up of the operation’s failure

A top Russian military expert explains why has the plan has failed and suggests what Kiev will do next

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Nuclear war no worse than climate change – Blinken

Warmer weather is the “existential challenge of our times,” the US’ top diplomat has claimed

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UN says it is against drone attacks on civilian infrastructure

"We are against all attacks that hit civilian facilities," Deputy Spokesperson for the UN Secretary General Farhan Haq said

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Kiev says it begins talks on security guarantees with US next week

It is about defense and financial support, as well as sanctions, head of the Ukrainian presidential office Andrey Yermak said

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Kiev’s attacks on Crimean Bridge confirm that US sponsors terrorism — Security Council

"Such actions by the West underscore the importance of tasks to ensure the security of our citizens, which are being resolved during the special military operation in Ukraine," Nikolay Patrushev noted

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Kiev regime harvesting organs of wounded Ukrainian troops — top Russian security official

"Apparently, it wasn’t by accident that last year [Ukrainian President Vladimir] Zelensky signed a law on transplantation providing for the transplantation of human organs without consent," Nikolay Patrushev noted

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Kiev turning to terror in Russia as botched 'counteroffensive' fails — top brass

"The Kiev regime backed by its Western sponsors has concentrated on terror attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russian cities and settlements," Sergey Shoigu emphasized

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Medvedev Says Russia Would Use Nuke If Ukraine's Counteroffensive Was Succesful - News From Antiwar.com

Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council, said Sunday that if Ukraine’s struggling counteroffensive was successful, Russia would have to use nuclear weapons. “By repelling the collective enemy’s counteroffensive, our Armed Forces are defending Russian citizens and our land...

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US to give Ukraine Abrams tanks without ‘sensitive technology’ – media

The American Abrams tanks intended for Ukraine are to be deprived of all advanced “sensitive” technologies first, according to media reports

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Moscow names condition for withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Belarus

Russia could withdraw its nuclear weapons from Belarus if the US removes its arsenal from Europe, a senior diplomat has said

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 1, 2023

Kiev attempts 'terror attack' on Russian civilian ships – MOD

Ukrainian sea drones attempted to attack Russian civilian vessels heading for the Bosporus Strait, the Defense Ministry has said

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Ukrainian Unmanned Boats Targeted Russian Civilian Vessels In The Black Sea With Unmanned Boats

The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that on the night of August 1, Ukraine had attempted to attack Russian civilian...

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US cluster munitions will bring more pain and death to Donbass civilians, and Washington doesn't care

Kiev will use its newly received weapons to target residential areas, just as it has for the past nine years

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Russiagate to blame for Ukraine conflict – Trump

A probe into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election is partly to blame for the Ukraine conflict, Donald Trump has said

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Seven Reasons Why Russia Dominates In Ukraine

Unrivaled command and control, massively improved ISR, unique combination of active defense and ad hoc (counter)offensive operations, high morale, top-notch training/combat experience and vast technological superiority ensure Russian forces have a comfortable advantage. On the other hand...

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NATO, US incapable of providing Ukraine with genuine security guarantees — expert

Li Haidong reiterated that "even with the military assistance provided by the US and NATO, it is still difficult for Ukraine to ultimately win on the battlefield"

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"Green" Values: What Is The West Really Fighting For In Ukraine

Nineteen months after the start of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine, many people are still wondering: what is the war...

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UN condemns Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow

Kiev launched two strikes on the Russian capital in 48 hours

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 2, 2023

Ukraine and USA plan to negotiate peace terms with Russia
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/world/157289-ukraine_peace_russia/

US ‘taking revenge on Hungarians’ – Budapest

Hungary has accused the US of wrecking vengeance on its citizens after Washington limited its participation in a visa waiver program

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Ukraine discovers widespread draft-dodging conspiracy

Doctors and recruiters in a dozen jurisdictions issued fake medical exemptions for $6,000 each, the prosecutors have said

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Kiev seen under heavy Western pressure by winter to ink ceasefire with Moscow — newspaper

It is reported that Ukraine would still have a long way to go before it could be eligible to join NATO and the European Union

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Explosions rock several Kiev districts overnight

The head of the capital’s military administration Sergey Popko clarified that the blasts damaged "non-residential buildings"

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Russia reminds West of conditions to resume grain deal

Russia says it is prepared to resume the defunct Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine, but only after its conditions are met

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German company vows to continue business with Russia

German industrial giant CLAAS has said it will continue exporting combine harvesters to Russia despite the grain deal failure

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Poland tells Ukraine it made a serious mistake

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has said Ukraine made a major error after it summoned the Polish envoy

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Rufus_Leakey · Aug 2, 2023

IlIlIlIlI said:
Russia reminds West of conditions to resume grain deal

Russia says it is prepared to resume the defunct Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine, but only after its conditions are met

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With all due respect to Russian officials, I think they forgot one small condition -- Stop bombing Ukrainian grain silos!

Russia Bombs Ukraine Grain Silos in Attack on World Food Supplies

Russia pounded Ukrainian food export facilities for a fourth day in a row on Friday and practiced seizing ships in the Black Sea in an escalation of what Western leaders say is an attempt to wriggle out of sanctions by threatening a global food crisis.

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 2, 2023

Rating downgrade to affect US reputation — expert

"This event will also have a negative political impact on the US democratic party and give a new trump card to republicans to blame democrats for the failure of the economic policy," Sergey Grishunin noted

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Kiev, West's upcoming 'peace formula' meeting in Saudi Arabia is 'sham' — diplomat

Maria Zakharova noted that the meeting was "bait" for those countries that are honestly seeking a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian conflict in order to avoid further escalation

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Zelensky threatens Russia with 'serious' strikes
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/157291-zelensky_russia_strikes/

The West lives in an anticipation of Zelensky's death
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US frustrated with Zelensky – CNBC

The Ukrainian president listens too little and asks for too much, a US official told CNBC

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Russian grain exports hit record high

Russia has continued boosting grain supply to the global market despite the Western sanctions, data shows

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 3, 2023

150,000 Ukrainian troops fighting in ‘new counteroffensive’ – Politico

Thousands of NATO-trained units are attempting to breach Russian defenses, but have little to show for their efforts

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Ukraine giving up on Western battle tactics – NYT

Kiev’s forces are relying on artillery once more, after headlong assaults failed to dent Russian lines

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WSJ: 20,000-50,000 Ukrainians Have Lost Limbs Since Russia Invaded - News From Antiwar.com

Between 20,000 and 50,000 Ukrainians have lost one or more limbs since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The figure is based on estimates made by prosthetics firms, doctors, and charities. The number could be higher as it takes time to register...

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Another Group Of Child Traffickers Accidentally Detained On Ukrainian Border

Another group of child traffickers was accidentally detained in Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian media citing the state border service,...

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UK may kick out 100,000 Ukrainians

Tory MPs and NGOs have urged Rishi Sunak’s government to give more permanent status to refugees admitted on special three-year visas

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counter_violent · Aug 3, 2023

Ruble buys nothing already, so when inflation turns up, it's goodnight nurse.

Putin has cost everyone everything in Russia, including stability itself. It's gonna be carnage. Ain't that right Tim !

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timsk · Aug 3, 2023

counter_violent said:
Ain't that right Tim !

No, 100% wrong as usual!
Even you must realise by now that the game is well and truly up for Biden and the collective west. It's over; game set and match to Russia. All that remains is to see if Biden & Co can find an off-ramp and still win next year's election. The latter is their only real concern now. (Needless to say, they never gave a poop about Ukraine.) My money is on Trump (as is yours, I imagine) - even if he's behind bars by then. But, if you're honest with yourself - you know all of this just as well as I do.

Now, if you're 'reaching out' to me because you're worried about our little silver bet - which you must surely be - then I'm happy to negotiate terms. However, it's only fair to warn you that they are likely to be along similar lines to those demanded by Putin when Biden & Co go begging to the negotiating table with Putin - which they will surely do in the coming weeks/months!

counter_violent · Aug 3, 2023

timsk said:
No, 100% wrong as usual!
Even you must realise by now that the game is well and truly up for Biden and the collective west. It's over; game set and match to Russia. All that remains is to see if Biden & Co can find an off-ramp and still win next year's election. The latter is their only real concern now. (Needless to say, they never gave a poop about Ukraine.) My money is on Trump (as is yours, I imagine) - even if he's behind bars by then. But, if you're honest with yourself - you know all of this just as well as I do.

Now, if you're 'reaching out' to me because you're worried about our little silver bet - which you must surely be - then I'm happy to negotiate terms. However, it's only fair to warn you that they are likely to be along similar lines to those demanded by Putin when Biden & Co go begging to the negotiating table with Putin - which they will surely do in the coming weeks/months!

Why would I be concerned about a piddling little silver bet ? It's chump change.

Anyway, when Russia falls apart, which it certainly will, you can ask the question. Was it all worth it?

Once Putin is gone, will he be remembered as a hero, even inside (the former territories ) of Russia?

You have no clue as to the carnage that will result from this failed aggression by Putin.

timsk · Aug 4, 2023

counter_violent said:
Why would I be concerned about a piddling little silver bet ? It's chump change.

That's good to hear c_v, as it means that when I win the bet you'll settle it quickly and won't try and wriggle out of it!

counter_violent said:
Anyway, when Russia falls apart, which it certainly will, you can ask the question. Was it all worth it? Once Putin is gone, will he be remembered as a hero, even inside (the former territories ) of Russia?

You've got it all completely ar$e about face. Far from falling apart, Russia is stronger now in every respect than it was before the war started. Conversely, the U.S. and the west are much weaker than they were before the war started: Germany's on the brink of recession ffs! As for Biden, Blinken, Sullivan, Newland & Co - they'll all be out of office and awaiting trial for corruption. (Hint: why do you think they're so desperate to stop Trump getting re-elected next year?) Whereas, Putin has single handedly seen off the U.S. and the entire collective west (the war is as good as over in case you didn't realise it and 'we' lost!), which will make him a hero not just in Russia, but pretty much everywhere else in the world as well - outside of the U.S. and Europe obviously.

counter_violent said:
You have no clue as to the carnage that will result from this failed aggression by Putin.

Well, if you want to add to our 'piddling little' silver bet, - how about who leaves office first - Biden or Putin?

Interestingly, views about the war aren't aligned to left / right, democrat / republican lines. Trump's promised to end it within 24 hours if he's elected and here, RFK Jr. tells the truth that his interviewer doesn't want to hear and keeps changing the subject! Enjoy . . .

IlIlIlIlI · Aug 5, 2023

Germany repeats objection to long-range missiles for Ukraine

Germany does not see delivering long-range missiles to Ukraine as its “top priority,” Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has said

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‘Weeds’ hindering Ukrainian counteroffensive – UK military

Small plants and greenery on the battlefield hamper Ukraine’s attempts to breach Russian defenses, the UK Defense Ministry has said

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Ukrainian F-16 training impeded by language barrier – Politico

Ukrainian pilots’ poor grasp of the English language remains a “sticking point” that’s hampering their F-16 training, Politico has reported

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Ukraine attacks Russian oil tanker in Black Sea – media

The Russian-registered oil tanker Sig was hit by an apparent maritime drone attack in the Black Sea, authorities have said

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Ukraine Attacks Oil Tanker After Sustaining More Losses In Zaporozhye, Donetsk (Videos)

The Russian military had destroyed three Ukrainian assault groups west of Orekhov in the Zaporozhye Region, acting governor Yevgeny Balitsky...

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Naval Drone Hits Oil Tanker South Of Kerch Bridge

Early on August 5, an oil tanker was reportedly targeted by a naval drone attack off the coast of Crimea,...

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Russian gas fueled German industry – Uniper

The chief of energy giant Uniper has said gas and oil supplies from Russia have helped boost Germany’s industrial sector

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Ukraine warns Russia: We will hit any of your Black Sea ports
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/hotspots/157323-ukraine_russia_port_strike/

timsk · Aug 5, 2023

IlIlIlIlI said:
‘Weeds’ hindering Ukrainian counteroffensive – UK military

Small plants and greenery on the battlefield hamper Ukraine’s attempts to breach Russian defenses, the UK Defense Ministry has said

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This is akin to the rail network grinding to a halt because of 'leaves on the track'! Actually, it's far worse than that and is indicative of the state of total desperation that the U.S. and NATO are in. Truly pathetic.

IlIlIlIlI · Aug 5, 2023

Kiev Kidnaps Kids And Force Them To Participate In War Propaganda

The great mass of Western readership is completely befuddled by the blandishments of mainstream propaganda. Putin is evil, Russia is the aggressor, the United States and the EU are the lands flowing with milk and honey, the corrupt Kiev regime is a wonderful democracy.

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False dawn or real deal: What should Russia expect from Saudi Arabia’s Ukraine ‘peace summit’?

Russian experts discuss the goals and possible consequences of the upcoming Jeddah event

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Zelensky fears peace pressure from West – NYT

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky worries that Western backers may ramp up pressure to negotiate an end to Kiev’s conflict with Russia

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Medvedev hints at more attacks on Western Ukraine

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev suggests more attacks on Ukrainian ports following Kiev’s drone strikes

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New Wave Of Retaliation Strikes Hit Military Airfield, Motor Sich Plant And Other Targets Throughout Ukraine

An air alert sounded three times a day throughout Ukraine. On the night of August 5, the Armed Forces of...

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 6, 2023

Drone attack on Moscow thwarted – mayor

The Russian military has destroyed a drone flying towards Moscow, mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said

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Poland shuts down section of Russian oil pipeline

Poland has switched off part of the Russian ‘Druzhba’ pipeline, delivering oil to Germany, following a leak

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Zelensky adviser casts doubt on future relations with Poland

Ukraine-Poland “friendship” will last only until the end of ongoing conflict with Russia, senior Zelensky adviser Mikhail Podoliak believes

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Ukraine attacks Donetsk with cluster munitions – authorities

Ukrainian forces reportedly fired cluster munitions into Donetsk city, striking a private residence, a university and other civilian targets

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New peace plan for Ukraine discussed at Jeddah consultations - agency

The plan envisages the preservation of Ukraine’s integrity, a ceasefire along the entire frontline, the beginning of UN-brokered talks, and the exchange of prisoners

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Ukrainian Forces Struck Bridges In Northern Crimea With Storm Shadow Missiles

On August 6, the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the bridges which link the Crimean peninsula and the Kherson region....

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Ukraine strikes bridges in Crimea with NATO-supplied missiles

Ukraine has launched a massive missile attack on bridges connecting Russia’s mainland to the Crimean peninsula

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Ukraine warns of ‘significant weapons shortage’

Ukraine is suffering from inadequate arms supplies, and needs more weapons, a top aide to Vladimir Zelensky says

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Russian senator promises new offensive in Ukraine

Russian troops will go on a new offensive after inflicting enough damage on Kiev’s forces, a top Russian senator has said

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 7, 2023

NATO Aggression Against Russia Becomes Total War

Drone attacks on civilian infrastructure are absolutely irrelevant to Russian military operations in Ukraine, meaning they are either an act of desperation or the United States is simply trying to launch a total war against Russia, as its economy has proved to be virtually impervious to...

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Russian Missiles Destroyed Ukrainian Military Headquarters In Hotel In Pokrovsk, Kiev Lies Attack Hit Civilians

On the evening of August 7, Russian forces launched new wave of missile strikes on the Ukrainian military throughout the...

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Europa No Longer Exists

Written by Piero Messina Europe no longer exists. There is a fault that evokes the collapse of the Old Continent,...

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Poll: Most Americans Oppose More Spending on the Ukraine War - News From Antiwar.com

The majority of Americans oppose additional spending on the war in Ukraine, according to a CNN poll that was released on Friday. The poll was conducted by SRSR from July 1-31, with a sample size of 1,279 respondents. It found that 55% of the respondents say Congress should not authorize more...

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Germany accused of wanting ‘regime change’ in Poland

Berlin wants a government in Warsaw that would be more amenable to its business interests, Poland's deputy FM has said

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Germany tries to ban government parody account

A Twitter account imitating Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was temporarily suspended at the German government’s behest

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euphoria8 · Aug 8, 2023

counter_violent said:
Why would I be concerned about a piddling little silver bet ? It's chump change.

Anyway, when Russia falls apart, which it certainly will, you can ask the question. Was it all worth it? Once Putin is gone, will he be remembered as a hero, even inside (the former territories ) of Russia?

You have no clue as to the carnage that will result from this failed aggression by Putin.

failed aggression ? .. so ..the ukrainians are winning ?

IlIlIlIlI · Aug 8, 2023

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US lying about Russia’s position on Ukraine peace talks – Moscow

The Russian Foreign Ministry blasted US claims that Moscow is not willing to engage in peace talks

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Anthony Blinken: Washington meets Russia's grain deal requirements
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Turkey in talks with UN, West on meeting Russian terms for renewing grain deal — source

According to the report, the dialogue is also being maintained with Russia and Ukraine as regards the grain deal and compliance with the requirements of the Russian side

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Europe Under Censorship With The Digital Services Act. Orwell's Prophecy Is Reality

Written by Piero Messina George Orwell’s prophecy comes true. On August 25, the Digital Services Act came into force, the European...

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No more US if Trump regains presidency – Pelosi

The former president in his old job would put a ‘criminal enterprise in the White House,’ the ex-House speaker said

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‘Authorities cannot be unaware of organ trafficking’ – Hague lawyer on allegations against Kiev

Organ-trafficking is a massive scheme bound to draw the attention of the authorities, whether in Albania or Ukraine, a Hague lawyer told RT

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IlIlIlIlI · Aug 9, 2023

Ukraine claims it foiled Russian plot to kill Zelensky

A Nikolaev woman was accused by the SBU of sending information about the president’s visit to the Russians so they could assassinate him

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Anti-Russian sanctions weaken Germany’s economic power — Minister President of Saxony

"Abandoning nuclear power was a mistake," Michael Kretschmer said adding that the energy transition, in his opinion, failed

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Western Officials Tell CNN Ukraine's Counteroffensive 'Extremely Unlikely' to Succeed - News From Antiwar.com

A Western official told CNN in an article published Tuesday that it’s “extremely” unlikely that Ukraine will make progress in its counteroffensive in the coming weeks that will alter the balance of the war with Russia. “They’re still going to see, for the next couple of weeks, if there is a...

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