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Holy Mary Metro Station marks interfaith unity in Tehran

TEHRAN – Tehran Municipality inaugurated on Saturday a new metro station called Maryam-e Moqaddas — Persian for Holy Virgin Mary, showcasing the peaceful coexistence among religions in the country.

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Yermak's Resignation Is Just Another PR Stunt by Ukraine - Russian Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The resignation of Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's office, is merely another PR stunt by the Kiev authorities and the entire group must be brought to trial as criminals, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday.

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Europeans Slam Brakes on Flamingo Missile Buy for Ukraine Over Corruption Scandal

The $525,000 gathered in a Czech crowdfunding campaign Weapons for Ukraine remains in their account and has not been transferred to Fire Point, the company that produces the pink-colored Flamingo missiles, writes iDNES.

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Kyiv Without Its Grey Cardinal: A Presidency Tested

A major corruption scandal is reshaping the political landscape among Ukraine's elite. The departure of the Ukrainian president's right-hand man has left Zelensky in an unstable position. Current events are impacting the peace talks.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On November 30, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kyiv, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Odesa regions;The Russian army struck the energy facilities in Vyshhorod, Kyiv region;Russian Iskander missile destroyed a UAV launch point near Tuzla, Odessa Airport;The Russian army struck...

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Bully politics: The American style

TEHRAN – American commentators trying to make sense of U.S. President Donald Trump’s governing style say he is not mentally intact or that he has an unstable personality easily swayed by the last person he speaks to.

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Trump to Host White House Meeting Monday Evening to Discuss Next Steps for Venezuela – Report

US President Donald Trump is planning to host a meeting later in the day to discuss his administration’s next steps regarding Venezuela amid escalated tensions between the countries, CNN reported on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

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High-Stakes Mission: Witkoff and Kushner Bring Updated Ukraine Peace Framework to Moscow

The United States sends Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow with a revised peace plan for Ukraine after tense negotiations with Kyiv.

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French Politician Rips Into EU’s ‘Lying’ Kallas Over Remarks on Russia

Nicolas Dupont-Aignan, leader of the right-wing party Debout la France (France Arise), on Monday accused EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas of lying after she claimed that Russia allegedly "does not want peace."

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EU Members Unwilling to Share Risks of Using Russia's Frozen Assets - Belgian Minister

EU countries are unwilling to share in the potential legal fallout associated with the use of immobilized Russian assets, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot has said.

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Zelensky Faces New Round of US Pressure in Bilateral Talks - Reports

Volodymyr Zelensky faces a new round of US pressure in light of the Ukrainian delegation's talks with the US delegation, amid the efforts for the conflict's settlement, the corruption scandal in Ukraine, and ongoing hostilities, The Washington Post reported.

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Ukrainian Court Arrests Zelensky's Business Associate Mindich in Absentia - Reports

Mindich, the co-owner of Zelensky co-founded production company Kvartal 95, fled Ukraine for Israel last month as anti-corruption investigators closed in on a $100 million corruption scheme involving skimming vast sums of money from energy-related construction projects.

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US-Ukraine Negotiations Mainly Focused on Territorial Issue - Reports

The negotiations between the US and Ukrainian delegations in Florida were almost entirely focused on where the de facto border with Russia would be drawn under a peace deal, the Axios portal reported on Monday, citing two Ukrainian officials.

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NATO Door Slams Shut? Bilateral Talks in US Explored ‘Barring’ Ukraine From Alliance – Report

Talks in US, Florida, explored ‘barring’ Ukraine from alliance, reports CNN.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On December 1, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa regions;The Russian offensive continues in the Seversk, Pokrovsk, Kupyansk, Dnipropetrovsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions;Russian forces took control of Klinovoe;Russian...

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I don't think the Western public are really told the truth about what their leaders and big dogs are trying to do in their name.

Here is how it is without the political crap trap sterilization for public, the events of the Ukraine war.

The US used to view Russia as a major threat and China as minor consideration in how it carved out her global interests.

So the forever expansion of NATO to Russia's borders was without doubt tactical and deliberate. Sadly the VERY corrupt Ukrainians fell for it in the guise of the Zelensky comedian pumped up into the role. He is no leader or politician. I think that should be clear enough to almost everyone but the very few naive amongst us. He looks like a fish out of water in a suit. Perhaps a crab trying to ride a bicycle. Not very funny at all. He is about politically astute as a clown at a funeral. I have no idea how he ever got elected without an organised machinary behind him, supporting and opening his path forward as the foreign elements destabilised Ukraine with the sole intention of destabilising Russia. This is how the super-powers work.

It was astonishingly fool hardy for Ukraine to change her consititution, wanting to join NATO. Contrary to all warnings about Russia's red lines. This would have been like the Cuban crises all over again. Who can imagine Mexico hosting Russian weapons let alone Cuba. Think about it?

Now the US under Trump pulled a very clever trick. After giving Ukraine old and aged weapons with billions of dollars, the payback was 50% of Ukraine's rare earth minerals.

Super deal. US under Trump, re-labels Russia no longer a threat but almost a partner. In exchange it gets to kick Venezuelan leader Madura and implements US friendly leadership, thus having far greater control over the area. Venezuela is in no way a drug threat to the US. Two biggest drug conduits into the US is Mexico and Columbia. If drugs were the true issue then Trump should show force against Mexico and Columbia. True fact of the matter is about oil and other strategic interests for the region, US showing muscle and kicking small countries into line.

China never engages in support for other nations US attacks, unless her interests are attacked. Russia does. So what fab way for US to do horse trading with Ukraine v Venezuela and rare earth minerals in the bag with Russia. I hope you can see this. Ignore all the news the public are told about freedom and how bad Putin is and or drugs from Venezuela. This is simply strategic plays by the big boys. Ukraine and Venezuela are simply pawns.


Now as for Europe, which have been totally blinded by the US, they have lost cheap gas and oil resource as well as Oligarch investment from Russia.

Europe have trumped up billions of Euros helping the daft Ukraine war effort, as well giving up old antiguated military metal weapons.

There economies have been disrupted and now buying expensive liquid gas from the US of A.

They are having to spend extra billions of dollars on NATO weapons which go to predominantly 5 US corporations.


They in particular Macron are saying, we need to get something out of this Ukraine war otherwise we are well and trully frauded with billions of Euros pissed away. So the negotiations around peace and giving up territorial land to Russia without gaining any leverage or booty for their efforts is like really hard multi-slaps in their faces.

Germany's economy has taken a hit. So as Frances. They are looking at their books and thinking how we going to get this money back? There is the dilemma. When peace is established, those two countries are at a loss. Germany and France can talk as much as they want they have been well and trully fleeced out of their Euros in more ways than one.

As for Zelensky, well his time is fast running out along with Germany and France's contributions, which they are unable to maintain. Like throwing good money after bad.


Sooner peace arrives the better. Ukraine, Germany and France should know they have been badly played by the US of A.

Ukraine should know by now France and Germany do not have Ukraines interests at heart. Whilst they talk war Ukraine continues to lose territory it will not be able to get back.

Zelensky doesn't even get an invite into talks. That is the factual truth of these shenanigans. You will not hear this on the BBC.

 

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner Enjoy Moscow Ahead of Talks with Putin

American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Vladimir Putin in Moscow as Zelensky declared Ukraine closer to peace than at any time since the start of the

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Strategic Minerals Shortage Threatens Europe’s Defense Industry

Europe faces a growing shortage of rare-earth metals as China restricts exports and the US dominates alternative markets, threatening the EU’s defense industry.

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Europe Withdrew Itself From Ukrainian Settlement Process - Putin

Europe withdrew itself from the Ukrainian settlement process, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.

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Putin Signals Readiness for Talks and War

Putin outlines Russia’s stance on Europe, Black Sea tensions, and the Ukraine frontline while preparing for key talks with Trump’s envoys.

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Moscow Threatens to Target Vessels Entering Ukrainian Ports After New Attack

Russia will broaden its strikes on Ukrainian ports and vessels after the attack on the Russian tanker Midvolga 2, President Vladimir Putin said.

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'Not Like Ukraine': Putin Describes How a European War Would Unfold

Putin warned that any European war with Russia would end quickly while accusing EU states of blocking President Trump’s peace efforts on Ukraine.

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Belgian Authorities Arrest Former Top EU Officials in Alleged Diplomatic Training Fraud Case

Three former EU officials have been detained in connection with an alleged fraud case related to an EU-funded diplomatic training program, the Belgian media reported on Tuesday.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On December 2, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Chernihiv, Kherson and Odesa regions;The Russian army struck a regional military logistics facility in Bolgrad, Odessa region;The Russian army struck a gas facility and a UAV assembly point in...

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Grozny City Blast Marks Return of Drone Attacks on Chechnya

A drone hit a Grozny-City tower during a night of widespread UAV attacks across Russia, highlighting growing vulnerabilities and renewed strikes on Chechnya.

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Drone Strike on Grozny City Tower Sparks Kadyrov’s Vow of Retaliation

A Ukrainian drone struck a tower in the Grozny City complex, prompting Ramzan Kadyrov to condemn the attack as intimidation and promise a swift retaliatory response.

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AI Boom Masking US Economic Weakness - Academic

The tens of billions of dollars being poured into artificial intelligence by Wall Street and the Trump administration is creating a paradoxical landscape for the US economy where too little attention is being paid to non-tech sectors, a senior academic warns.

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Bank of Russia Says Lifts Limits on Int'l Money Transfers for Russians, Friendly States

The Bank of Russia said on Friday that it will lift restrictions on international transfers for citizens of Russia and friendly countries starting December 8.

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Belgium Resists Ukraine Financing Scheme While Washington Warns Against Disrupting Peace Talks​

US Updates National Security Strategy: Key Points​

US' New National Security Strategy Envisioned as Clean Break From Neocons at Home and Abroad- Expert​

Europe’s Arms Makers: The Key Beneficiaries of War, the Blockers of Peace​

Macron acknowledges that Europeans cannot compel Russia to negotiate Ukraine with them​

US Abandons Globalist Course, Calls Russia a Stabilizing Force in Revised Security Doctrine​

EU ambassadorial meeting on expropriation of Russian assets ends with no results — source​

UK Ready to Transfer Frozen Russian Assets to Ukraine, But Lacks Process - ReportsSource in Ukrainian intelligence calls Rubicon 'tough guys' — Le Parisien​

Military Situation In Ukraine On December 4, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk,, Kyiv, Odesa regions;Russian forces struck the "Krymskaya" substation in Odesa;Russian forces struck the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) building in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Region;Russian forces struck the...

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