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Russia could restrict return of Western brands – Izvestia​

Sanctions, no ‘rolling out carpet’ for McDonald’s, the fight against ‘bad IT habits’: Key points from Putin’s meeting on economy​

Russia warns US about Golden Dome scheme​

German officials reveal major change to Russia sanctions enforcement – media​

Kremlin Calls Possible Removal of Restrictions on Long-Range Arms to Ukraine 'Escalation'

The possible decision to lift restrictions on the supply of long-range weapons to Kiev is a serious escalation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

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Russia requests UN meeting on ‘threats’ by Ukraine’s backers​

Moscow: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Increase Sharply Amid Renewed Negotiations
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Dodik: Europe Seeks to Divide Russia Using Ukraine as Foothold
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Ukraine's Terrorist Drone Attacks Against Russia Are An Act Of Desperation - Defense Analyst

“The whole operation was supported by the US Starshield satellite system and Western ISR assets. Britain likely played a direct role, transmitting intel and identifying targets,” military analyst Alexei Leonkov told Sputnik.

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Moscow: Ukrainian Drone Strikes Increase Sharply Amid Renewed Negotiations
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/hotspots/162412-russia-ukreaine-drone-strikes/

Russia Throttles Ukraine’s Key Logistics Lifeline in Buffer Zone Push

After retreating from Belovody, Ukrainian forces lost control of a vital supply route, military intel veteran Rustem Klupov told Sputnik.

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Where Russia Hit Back After Ukraine’s Drone Attacks

Since May 20, Ukraine has increased its attacks using Western-made drones and rockets against civilian targets on Russian territory, resulting in injuries among civilians, including women and children.

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Keith Kellogg: Geneva Could Host Trilateral Meeting of Putin, Trump, and Zelensky
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162414-trump-putin-zelensky-summit/

 

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Russian Army Opens New Front: Cross-Border Assault Surprised Ukrainian Troops In Kharkiv Region

Russian military units have conducted a surprise incursion across the border into the Kharkiv region, launching assault on the village...

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Europe once again rallying under Nazi flag against Russia – Lavrov​

Merz's Missile Intimidation Tactics Won't Work Because America Calls the Shots in Germany

“In short, you shouldn’t take the Germans too seriously,” veteran German legal scholar and ex-AfD MEP Gunnar Beck told Sputnik, commenting on Chancellor Merz’ announcement that Germany, the UK, France and the US are no longer restricting how far Ukraine can strike using its NATO-sourced missiles.

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Zelensky's visit to Germany unlikely to yield agreement on Taurus missiles — media​

Janus-Faced Trump Kept in the Dark on True Extent of Ukraine’s Drone Provocations: Larry Johnson

From the Kursk region drone attack during Putin’s visit, to the 700-1,100 Ukrainian UAV strikes targeting Russia over the past week alone, the US president is woefully and hopelessly uninformed on the state of the conflict, Ukraine's responsibility for the escalation, and why Russia is firing...

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African state suspends defense ties with Germany​

Germany threatens EU states with loss of funding​

EU sanctions against Russia don’t work – Bild​

Military Situation In Ukraine on May 27, 2025 (Map Update)

May 20: Strikes on Ozernoye airfield in Zhytomyr Oblast; strikes on Dnipropetrovsk ammunition depots. May 21: Ukrainian brigade command post...

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Second Round of Talks Between Russia, Ukraine to Be Held in Istanbul on June 2 - Lavrov

The Russian delegation is ready to provide the necessary clarifications on the memorandum during the second round of renewed direct talks in Istanbul on June 2, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

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Merz vows to block Nord Stream 2​

Germany ‘sliding down to collapse’ – Lavrov​

Kremlin responds to Germany’s long-range missile pledge to Ukraine​

Trump Leaves Door Open for Peace Talks, Cautions on Putin’s Motives
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162483-trump-ukraine-russia/

War is Politics by Other Means, Trump’s Ignorance of Ukraine’s Provocations Proves It: Scott Ritter

Dialogue on a Ukraine peace deal could be permanently derailed and the conflict indefinitely extended if the Zelensky regime can convince Trump that Russia is to blame for the recent escalation, but there is one potential silver lining, the former Marine intelligence officer has told Sputnik.

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This nation is looking to become NATO’s war machine. What will Russia do?​

Military Situation In Ukraine On May 28, 2025 (Map Update)

In total, 296 Ukrainian UAVs were destroyed on the night of May 28; UAVs were destroyed in the Moscow region;...

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Serbian Defense Enterprises Supply Ammo to Ukraine Contrary to 'Neutrality' - Russian Intel

Serbian defense enterprises, contrary to the "neutrality" declared by official Belgrade, are supplying ammunition to Kiev, the Russian Foreign Intelligence service said on Thursday.

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UK to Build $1 Billion ‘Kill Web’ to Unleash Cyber Attacks

The move was announced by Defense Secretary John Healey, who referred to the same old mantra about alleged threats from Russia and China as a pretext to form the unit, The Telegraph reports.

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One Big Beautiful Walk Out: Elon Musk Exits Trump’s White House in Protest of ‘Wasteful Spending’
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162499-elon-musk-white-house-resignation/

Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump's Cabinet

US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk said his planned term as a special government employee is coming to an end and thanked US President Donald Trump for "the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending" in the government.

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Alleged threats to chief Russian negotiator’s family ‘outrageous’ – Kremlin​

Germany’s Taurus Gamble: Symbolic Escalation Or Real Threat To Russia?

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The Taurus Trap: Germany's Missile Dilemma Could Spark NATO's Worst Nightmare

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has long supported sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine — but now, as leader of a WEAK coalition, he can’t decide alone without risking his government’s collapse, Mikael Valtersson, former Swedish Armed Forces officer and defense politician, tells Sputnik.

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How to start a war with Russia in these easy steps: Just ask Merz’s Germany​

If German Taurus Missiles Strike Russia, Oreshnik Ballistic Missiles Will Land in Berlin
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162498-russia-germany-war/

Deep State Feeds Trump Pro-Ukraine Lies?

US President Donald Trump isn’t getting the full scope of intelligence briefings, Michael Maloof, former senior security policy analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, tells Sputnik.

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Russia prepared to strike Germany in response to Taurus attacks – senior MP​

Der Spiegel: Zelensky Cuts European Trip Short as Russian Troops Ready to Take Sumy Region
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162501-zelensky-germany-visit/

Russia Awaits Ukraine's Reply On Istanbul Talks – Kremlin

Key updates from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov:

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Kremlin reacts to Ukrainian complaints over peace proposal​

Military Situation In Ukraine On May 29, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian forces took control of Shevchenko Pervoye;Russian forces advanced in Poltavka and towards Rusin Yar;Russian forces are storming Yablunivka;Russian forces advanced near Staray Nikolaevka;Russian forces advanced in Myrnoe;

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[Atilla]

Serbian Defense Enterprises Supply Ammo to Ukraine Contrary to 'Neutrality' - Russian Intel

Serbian defense enterprises, contrary to the "neutrality" declared by official Belgrade, are supplying ammunition to Kiev, the Russian Foreign Intelligence service said on Thursday.

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UK to Build $1 Billion ‘Kill Web’ to Unleash Cyber Attacks

The move was announced by Defense Secretary John Healey, who referred to the same old mantra about alleged threats from Russia and China as a pretext to form the unit, The Telegraph reports.

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One Big Beautiful Walk Out: Elon Musk Exits Trump’s White House in Protest of ‘Wasteful Spending’
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162499-elon-musk-white-house-resignation/

Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump's Cabinet

US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk said his planned term as a special government employee is coming to an end and thanked US President Donald Trump for "the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending" in the government.

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Alleged threats to chief Russian negotiator’s family ‘outrageous’ – Kremlin​

Germany’s Taurus Gamble: Symbolic Escalation Or Real Threat To Russia?

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The Taurus Trap: Germany's Missile Dilemma Could Spark NATO's Worst Nightmare

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has long supported sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine — but now, as leader of a WEAK coalition, he can’t decide alone without risking his government’s collapse, Mikael Valtersson, former Swedish Armed Forces officer and defense politician, tells Sputnik.

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How to start a war with Russia in these easy steps: Just ask Merz’s Germany​

If German Taurus Missiles Strike Russia, Oreshnik Ballistic Missiles Will Land in Berlin
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162498-russia-germany-war/

Deep State Feeds Trump Pro-Ukraine Lies?

US President Donald Trump isn’t getting the full scope of intelligence briefings, Michael Maloof, former senior security policy analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, tells Sputnik.

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Russia prepared to strike Germany in response to Taurus attacks – senior MP​

Der Spiegel: Zelensky Cuts European Trip Short as Russian Troops Ready to Take Sumy Region
See more at https://english.pravda.ru/news/world/162501-zelensky-germany-visit/

Russia Awaits Ukraine's Reply On Istanbul Talks – Kremlin

Key updates from Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov:

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Kremlin reacts to Ukrainian complaints over peace proposal​

Military Situation In Ukraine On May 29, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian forces took control of Shevchenko Pervoye;Russian forces advanced in Poltavka and towards Rusin Yar;Russian forces are storming Yablunivka;Russian forces advanced near Staray Nikolaevka;Russian forces advanced in Myrnoe;

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Germany is playing very STUPID games.

Instead of defusing and de-escalation, they are looking at escalating and widening the war. 🙁

 

[timsk]

Germany is playing very STUPID games.

Instead of defusing and de-escalation, they are looking at escalating and widening the war. 🙁

Understatement of the year, At'!
Merz is the most dangerous leader of the western world right now. Total nutter. If Ukraine uses German Taurus missiles to attack Russia - then Putin will regard this as a declaration of war (by Germany) and will respond. Merz and the Germans think they can get away with it because they believe, erroneously, that Russia won't attack them because it will invoke Article 5 of the NATO treaty and the rest of Europe - and the U.S. in particular - will rally to their defence They won't. Why? Because the rest of Europe hasn't got any forces that can take on the Russians and Trump won't risk nuclear Armageddon for a patch of land at the arse end of Europe that most Americans couldn't point to on a map. (I'm not being rude about Americans btw - I couldn't either before this all kicked off 3 years ago!) So, what I think might happen is that Merz and the Germans will discover what it's like to be on the receiving end of an Oreshnik missile. And when no one in NATO screams "Article 5" and comes to their defence, Merz will be in an even more precarious position than he's in now and will, hopefully, be forced out of office. Fingers crossed the AfD get into power sooner rather than later and do a complete U-turn from the disastrous and totally insane path that Merz and his administration are currently on.
Tim.

 

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Understatement of the year, At'!
Merz is the most dangerous leader of the western world right now. Total nutter. If Ukraine uses German Taurus missiles to attack Russia - then Putin will regard this as a declaration of war (by Germany) and will respond. Merz and the Germans think they can get away with it because they believe, erroneously, that Russia won't attack them because it will invoke Article 5 of the NATO treaty and the rest of Europe - and the U.S. in particular - will rally to their defence They won't. Why? Because the rest of Europe hasn't got any forces that can take on the Russians and Trump won't risk nuclear Armageddon for a patch of land at the arse end of Europe that most Americans couldn't point to on a map. (I'm not being rude about Americans btw - I couldn't either before this all kicked off 3 years ago!) So, what I think might happen is that Merz and the Germans will discover what it's like to be on the receiving end of an Oreshnik missile. And when no one in NATO screams "Article 5" and comes to their defence, Merz will be in an even more precarious position than he's in now and will, hopefully, be forced out of office. Fingers crossed the AfD get into power sooner rather than later and do a complete U-turn from the disastrous and totally insane path that Merz and his administration are currently on.
Tim.

Disagree.

If Russia attacks Germany, it will be World War 3, and the US will attack Russia and so will the UK and many other countries.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that and Russia aren't so stupid.

 

[Atilla]

Disagree.

If Russia attacks Germany, it will be World War 3, and the US will attack Russia and so will the UK and many other countries.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that and Russia aren't so stupid.

I agree with Timsk analysis. I woudn't stand for NATO members to supply weapons to Ukraine to attack mainland Russia. That'll be the real expansion of this war.

If that happens then it is quite legitamate response for Russia to take out the supply routes and origins of those weapons that are fired into Russia.

Article 5 has only ever been used to defend US after 9/11.

I think we may well be looking at the end of NATO as well as a potential WW3. As for Merz, he can go and get flucked imho. Let the German people pick how and what they are prepared to die for; Ukraine, NATO and WW3???


Macron was playing silly buggers but his been dealt with. I guess it's Merz turn now. Crazy fookers.

 

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Importing crime: Angela Merkel started the EU’s migrant crisis, and she wants it to continue​

Exposed: Canadian NGOs Pushed Ukraine To Seize Russian Territory

For decades, Canadian organizations have been whispering in Ukraine’s ear, pushing dangerous ideas about seizing Russian land. Here’s how they did it.

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EU state sentences teacher for ‘pro-Russian’ views​

Russian Embassy Staff in Sweden Subjected to Psychological Pressure - Ambassador

The staff of the Russian Embassy in Sweden are being subjected to psychological pressure, the situation around the diplomatic mission is difficult, Russian Ambassador to Stockholm Sergey Belyayev said in an interview with RIA Novosti.

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Kiev accused of systematic torture of Russian prisoners​

By Tacking on to Putin-Trump Meeting, Zelensky Gets Undeserved Legitimacy - Medvedev

"Although Jodl and Keitel participated in signing the surrender on behalf of Hitler's Germany, they were nevertheless hanged by the verdict of the Nuremberg Tribunal," Dmitry Medvedev said.

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Zelensky ‘playing games’ instead of negotiating – Russian diplomat​

Medvedev suggests reason Zelensky wants three-way Trump-Putin meeting​

Military Evasion Cases in Ukraine Skyrocket to Over 25,000 in Five Months, Set to Double in 2025

Ukrainian forces are grappling with a rapidly expanding crisis of military evasion, with projected figures for 2025 set to top 61,000 cases, nearly doubling the amount of unauthorized absences recorded last year, a Sputnik correspondent’s analysis of Ukrainian court records revealed.

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Trump hesitant to confront Putin over Ukraine – Politico source​

Moscow Threatens 'All Options' in Response to Taurus Missile Strike
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Russia Ready to Continue, Escalate Military Op in Ukraine 'For as Long as It Takes' - Envoy to UN

The goals of Russia's operation in Ukraine can be achieved not just by diplomacy but through military means as well, warned Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia.

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Russian security chief reacts to German missile claims​

Germany Сould Face ‘Big Risks’ if It Provides Ukraine With Taurus Missiles

If sent, there would be “a big risk” of a “direct war” between Russia and Germany - Karen Kwiatkowski to Sputnik

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[RolloTape2025]

I agree with Timsk analysis. I woudn't stand for NATO members to supply weapons to Ukraine to attack mainland Russia. That'll be the real expansion of this war.

If that happens then it is quite legitamate response for Russia to take out the supply routes and origins of those weapons that are fired into Russia.

Article 5 has only ever been used to defend US after 9/11.

I think we may well be looking at the end of NATO as well as a potential WW3. As for Merz, he can go and get flucked imho. Let the German people pick how and what they are prepared to die for; Ukraine, NATO and WW3???


Macron was playing silly buggers but his been dealt with. I guess it's Merz turn now. Crazy fookers.

This has already happened some time ago.

 

[timsk]

Disagree.

If Russia attacks Germany, it will be World War 3, and the US will attack Russia and so will the UK and many other countries.

Let's hope it doesn't come to that and Russia aren't so stupid.

Hi RT,
Sadly, we'll find out in the coming weeks / months which of us is right. From the sources I follow (the Duran linked below being among them), Taurus missiles are already in Ukraine and will be deployed against Russia, probably on targets in and around Moscow. Putin's weakness (in the eyes of the west) is that he doesn't respond to western provocation because he doesn't want to risk invoking Article 5 and everything that follows on from that. What the west doesn't understand is that Putin is under huge domestic pressure to speed things up to finish the war. Moreover, Russians simply won't accept their capital being attacked with Taurus missiles and the death and destruction that they will likely cause. If he wants to remain President with an 82% approval rating, Putin will have no choice but to respond and it's Germany who'll most likely to be in the cross-hairs. If all this does lead to WW3 as you fear, I for one won't be blaming Putin and Russia's stupidity - but that of Merz, Trump and the other warmongering leaders of the west. As Atilla rightly observes: "crazy fookers"!
Tim.

 

[Atilla]

This has already happened some time ago.

Yes but in a very limited way with the range and damage small. It is up to Russia as to what it is prepared to tolerate.

If Russia says it will respond in kind and attack Germany than that needs to be taken into consideration. Much like when Russia indicated her RED lines about NATO expansion which Ukraine chose not to because it entailed billions of dollars into deep Ukrainian pockets.

I think it would be a very BIG mistake for all of us and I certainly would not endorse defending Germany if it does want to make few million selling weapons Ukraine can not afford.

Perhaps Germany is interested in the other 50% of minerals and assets Ukraine has that it hasn't given to the US yet.


The question is what does Zelensky hope to achieve? Is it feasable? Is it reasonable to give the Donbas region back to Ukraine which it abused with the Nazi Azov Brigade? Zelensky is about as STUPID leader as one can vote in. Ukrainian people have no democracy, no parliament and anyone who has opposed Zelensky has been dealt with. Including the Church.

Question then becomes what is Merz aka Germany's take and which side is it on? What is their objective and exit stopping point?

 

[RolloTape2025]

Yes but in a very limited way with the range and damage small. It is up to Russia as to what it is prepared to tolerate.

If Russia says it will respond in kind and attack Germany than that needs to be taken into consideration. Much like when Russia indicated her RED lines about NATO expansion which Ukraine chose not to because it entailed billions of dollars into deep Ukrainian pockets.

I think it would be a very BIG mistake for all of us and I certainly would not endorse defending Germany if it does want to make few million selling weapons Ukraine can not afford.

Perhaps Germany is interested in the other 50% of minerals and assets Ukraine has that it hasn't given to the US yet.


The question is what does Zelensky hope to achieve? Is it feasable? Is it reasonable to give the Donbas region back to Ukraine which it abused with the Nazi Azov Brigade? Zelensky is about as STUPID leader as one can vote in. Ukrainian people have no democracy, no parliament and anyone who has opposed Zelensky has been dealt with. Including the Church.

Question then becomes what is Merz aka Germany's take and which side is it on? What is their objective and exit stopping point?

Fair questions, and I understand Timsk's viewpoint above too.

I think the 'West' turns a blind eye to some things. Ukraine to some extent and Israel to a larger extent. These are often viewed as happening far away, not 'our' people, not our problem.

I am saying that if Germany is bombed, it will not be viewed as far away and people we don't understand. It will be viewed in Europe as 'home'. It will be responded to heavily by all of Europe, UK and the US

 

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I am saying that if Germany is bombed, it will not be viewed as far away and people we don't understand.

Germany will not be bombed in the first step. "Only" the parts involved in the delivery of Taurus.
Escalations could come from the West - probably without the US.

“If Ukraine continues using Taurus missiles against us, the next German military or industrial facility will be destroyed. We do not want war, we want peace. But under the UN Charter, we will act in self-defense."
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'If They Strike With Taurus - Russia's Next Target Will Be German Military Facility'

Ukraine does NOT have the technical capability to operate Taurus missiles on its own. Without German military specialists on the ground, these missiles are useless.

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"”We are prepared to intercept the Taurus missiles, strike the launch sites, the operators, and, if necessary, the locations from which they are delivered,” he warned."
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According to a recent poll the majority of Germans are against Taurus in Ukraine.
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Russian Iskander Strike Takes Out Two US-Made HIMARS and Ammo in Sumy

Russian troops destroyed two US-made HIMARS launchers in Ukraine’s Sumy region with an Iskander missile strike, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

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'Temporary Reversals Don't Matter': Why Trump's Tariff Agenda May Prevail Despite Court Challenges

Congress will likely give US President Donald Trump necessary authority to impose his tariffs even if a court blocks them, Stephen Presser, the Raoul Berger professor of legal history emeritus at Northwestern University's Pritzker School of Law, told Sputnik.

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Russia’s Upgraded Warship Hits the Baltic

The massive “Vladimir Andreev” landing ship, built for Russia’s Navy, was launched at Kaliningrad’s Yantar Shipyard.

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Russia Warns: German Taurus Missiles to Ukraine Could Drag Europe Into a 'Monstrous' War

Europe will be drawn into a thoughtless war if Germany starts to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, the chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Leonid Slutsky, said.

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NYT reports details of Kiev’s memorandum​

 

[timsk]

The question is what does Zelensky hope to achieve?

Hi At',
I believe it's inevitable that he'll aim the Taurus missiles at Moscow with the hope that one or two get through Russia's air defence systems (which they probably will) and cause real damage (again, they probably will). He (Zelensky) knows that Putin will have no option but to respond, probably in the manner histo' has outlined in his last post. He'll then keep his fingers crossed that Article 5 is triggered and that the whole of NATO is drawn into the conflict and to Ukraine's defence. That's his objective - and has been for a long time - as it's the only way he can possibly 'win' the war. By win I mean salvage something from the mayhem that 's more palatable than the outcome he'll face if the current conflagration grinds on to a total Russian victory.

Question then becomes what is Merz aka Germany's take and which side is it on?

Merz is on Zelensky's side and fully signed up to defeating Putin and Russia. That's another reason why Putin will be forced to respond if the Taurus missiles get through. The last time Germany fired weapons at Russia it resulted in the death of 20+ million Russians. So, Germany is a special case in the eyes of Russians who have long memories and a good many of whom have family members who died defending western democracy and freedoms. Another mistake Merz is making is to think that Putin won't attack Germany because he (Putin) lived there for a number of years and speaks fluent German. He may well have had an affinity and affection for the country in the past - but his allegiances are now firmly where they should be: defending his own county and its people.

What is their objective and exit stopping point?

Merz' objective is to deal a fatal blow to Russia which, almost inevitably, will backfire and result in a fatal blow to Germany on top of the disastrous decisions it's made thus far resulting in a collapsing economy. Talk about shooting yourself in the foot - jeeeez! As for an exit stopping point - none of these idiots have one - they never think things through. They plough ahead thinking their latest plan is a genius game changer and will deliver where all others have failed. It won't. Crazy fookers the lot of 'em!
Tim.

 

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Microsoft subsidiary files for bankruptcy in Russia​

Kiev dodges $665 million payment as default fears grow​

Zelensky and Kiev mayor ‘at war’ – The Times​

Kremlin: France is Not on the Path to Peace — It’s Increasing Pressure on Russia

France is not pursuing peace but is rather escalating pressure on Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.

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Kremlin speaks out on Macron slap​

Trump Imagines Himself a Peacemaker, Only to Become a Punchline
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US Says Russia-Ukraine Peace Terms Up to Them, But Acknowledges Own Conditions

The United States worked to sit Russia and Ukraine down at the negotiating table but the decision on how to settle the conflict is up to them, although Washington has its own demands, US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said on Saturday.

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Defeating Russia impossible – German foreign minister​

Military Situation In Ukraine On May 31, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian forces took control of Redkodub and advanced east of the town;Russian forces advanced north and south of the Zelena Dolyna;Fighting is ongoing near Grekivka;

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[Phylo]

A – "It's gonna be what it's gonna be," research post – London
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Just a reminder – there's little that can be done about the manure that's about to hit the fan: if not today, then tomorrow.
However, if endeavours must be executed, then execute constructively - millions will be educated, and if not, entertained.
Suggestion: Get TikToking, the clock is ticking !! 🥵
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How the US is preparing for a Chinese invasion of Taiwan​

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[Atilla]

Fair questions, and I understand Timsk's viewpoint above too.

I think the 'West' turns a blind eye to some things. Ukraine to some extent and Israel to a larger extent. These are often viewed as happening far away, not 'our' people, not our problem.

I am saying that if Germany is bombed, it will not be viewed as far away and people we don't understand. It will be viewed in Europe as 'home'. It will be responded to heavily by all of Europe, UK and the US

I don't think Europe, UK or the US will respond.

The name of the game is proxy war fighting. Big fish take on the little fish.

All sides know face to face confrontation will result in a zero sum game.

It is simply that US and the power of the West are in decline whilst, Latin America, Africa and Asia are ascending.

My prediction would be that Germany will be given bombs planes and tanks to go and fight Russia.

If Germany has any intelligence, it'll know the other countries will simply stand by the sidelines and applaud the loss of lives on both sides.


There are reports North Korea are doing very well aiding Russia and have gained much new technology and fighting skills. Ones they will employ in attacking South Korea oncw Mr Kim Jong feels emboldened enough to do so.

There will be too many fronts opening against the US and the EU. It's really a losing game for the West and US. We now have economic powers. One needs to work hard produce and sell. These silly war games only benefit those making the weapons. Not people using them.

 

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How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on Ukraine​

How much is Russia still making?​

Proceeds made from selling oil and gas are key to keeping Russia's war machine going.

Oil and gas account for almost a third of Russia's state revenue and more than 60% of its exports.

In the wake of the February 2022 invasion, Ukraine's allies imposed sanctions on Russian hydrocarbons. The US and UK banned Russian oil and gas, while the EU banned Russian seaborne crude imports, but not gas.

Despite this, by 29 May, Russia had made more than €883bn ($973bn; £740bn) in revenue from fossil fuel exports since the start of the full-scale invasion, including €228bn from the sanctioning countries, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), external.

The lion's share of that amount, €209bn, came from EU member states.

EU states continued importing pipeline gas directly from Russia until Ukraine cut the transit in January 2025, and Russian crude oil is still piped to Hungary and Slovakia.

Russian gas is still piped to Europe in increasing quantities via Turkey: CREA's data shows that its volume rose by 26.77% in January and February 2025 over the same period in 2024.

Hungary and Slovakia are also still receiving Russian pipeline gas via Turkey.