The Russians are not observing international rules. — commander of a Romanian Air Force unit Mihai Marin
The Russians are not observing international rules. — commander of a Romanian Air Force unit Mihai Marin
Sky-high prices and inflation are forcing many Americans to cut back on clothing, driving a mass shift to second-hand shopping, where demand has increased ninefold – nearly a quarter of U.S. households have no savings and live paycheck to paycheck — Bank of America Institute
Sky-high prices and inflation are forcing many Americans to cut back on clothing, driving a mass shift to second-hand shopping, where demand has increased ninefold – nearly a quarter of U.S. households have no savings and live paycheck to paycheck — Bank of America Institute
Modern Russia is a terrorist-mafia state in the most literal sense of the word. If your country were next to it, Russia would say that you had “fascists” or “Nazis” and that your country urgently needed to be invaded, while anyone who disagreed – or simply got in the way – would be killed without a trace and without consequences. Russia is not doing this now only because it got stuck in Ukraine and miscalculated its own strength. Unlike the Nazis, they do not have much brainpower; all they can really do is kill people and sell natural resources.
Modern Russia is a terrorist-mafia state in the most literal sense of the word. If your country were next to it, Russia would say that you had “fascists” or “Nazis” and that your country urgently needed to be invaded, while anyone who disagreed – or simply got in the way – would be killed without a trace and without consequences. Russia is not doing this now only because it got stuck in Ukraine and miscalculated its own strength. Unlike the Nazis, they do not have much brainpower; all they can really do is kill people and sell natural resources.
Just don’t confuse intelligence with meanness – deceit, dishonour, intimidation, and all sorts of dirty dealings.
In that regard, the scum in this world have become very, very skilled. From the church all the way to presidents of countries. Yes, it seems they’ve maxed out those skills completely. That’s the kind of monsters they are.
Just don’t confuse intelligence with meanness – deceit, dishonour, intimidation, and all sorts of dirty dealings.
In that regard, the scum in this world have become very, very skilled. From the church all the way to presidents of countries. Yes, it seems they’ve maxed out those skills completely. That’s the kind of monsters they are.
Washington places 20,000 teddy bears to honor abducted Ukrainian children. It refers to Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and taken out of the occupied territories.
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/washington-places-20-000-teddy-bears-to-honor-1777007759.html
Washington places 20,000 teddy bears to honor abducted Ukrainian children. It refers to Ukrainian children abducted by Russia and taken out of the occupied territories.
https://newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/washington-places-20-000-teddy-bears-to-honor-1777007759.html
Russia strikes railway station in Zelenskyy's hometown.
Russia strikes railway station in Zelenskyy's hometown.
Panama Canal transit fees hit record high amid Iran war. The cost of transiting the canal has increased nearly tenfold — FT
Panama Canal transit fees hit record high amid Iran war. The cost of transiting the canal has increased nearly tenfold — FT
A statement was made to European leaders that the EU can no longer ignore the divergence of its interests from those of the US. Examples cited include Washington’s actions in Venezuela, the conflict with Iran, and Trump’s position on Ukraine. According to sources, there was also a call for the EU to organise itself and independently defend its interests. — President of the European Council Antonio Costa
A statement was made to European leaders that the EU can no longer ignore the divergence of its interests from those of the US. Examples cited include Washington’s actions in Venezuela, the conflict with Iran, and Trump’s position on Ukraine. According to sources, there was also a call for the EU to organise itself and independently defend its interests. — President of the European Council Antonio Costa
Kremlin lays groundwork for potential attack on Baltic states — ISW
Kremlin lays groundwork for potential attack on Baltic states — ISW
Meta is laying off 8,000 employees to offset the costs of AI.
Meta is laying off 8,000 employees to offset the costs of AI.
Roughly half of Russia’s seaborne oil exits ports in the Baltic and has to transit the Danish Straits, which are much narrower than the Strait of Hormuz and therefore far easier to shut. — Robin Brooks
Roughly half of Russia’s seaborne oil exits ports in the Baltic and has to transit the Danish Straits, which are much narrower than the Strait of Hormuz and therefore far easier to shut. — Robin Brooks
A blockage of the ducts is impossible; there are no eggs there. (Serhiy Yarmolyuk) 
A blockage of the ducts is impossible; there are no eggs there. (Serhiy Yarmolyuk)
One (Russia) plays at power and provocation, the other (Europe) plays at caution to the point of paralysis. In the end, the former grows bolder, and the latter makes excuses.
One (Russia) plays at power and provocation, the other (Europe) plays at caution to the point of paralysis. In the end, the former grows bolder, and the latter makes excuses.