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Iran issues ownership documents for Trio Persian Gulf islands​

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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Dmitriev to Merz: 'You Are Not in the Game'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz, dismissing him as irrelevant and accusing him of “disqualifying” Germany through warmongering and “Western Civilization suicide.”

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Scrambling to Sustain a Waning Hegemony

TEHRAN – The White House's periodic document outlining United States foreign policy and national security strategy was released by the Trump administration on Thursday. The 33-page document, which appears to draw heavily on Trump's "America First" policy, has raised alarms in nearly every region...

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Israel’s genocide leaves over 21,000 Palestinian children ‘disabled or amputated’

Two years of Israel

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Russia's Dmitriev Accuses 'EU Bureaucrats' of Interfering in 2024 US Presidential Election

Russian Direct Investment Fund CEO Kirill Dmitriev, who is also the Russian special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries, on Saturday accused European Union officials of interfering in the US presidential election in 2024.

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EU Elites’ Seizure Of Frozen Russian Assets 'To Finish Europe’s Civilizational Suicide’ – Dmitriev

Russia’s special presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev went on X to point the finger at EU elites for “destroying their own countries” with uncontrolled migration, rising crime, and economic decline.

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Attempts to Seize Assets in West Create Risks for All States With Funds There

Attempts to seize sovereign assets in the West pose risks for all states whose funds are held in Western jurisdictions, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

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US Gives European NATO Members Until 2027 to Sort Out Conventional Defense

Pentagon officials met with European delegations in Washington this past week to discuss plans to hand most of NATO’s conventional defense responsibilities over to the bloc’s European members.

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Orban Announces Visit of Large Hungarian Delegation to Moscow to Discuss Economy

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A large Hungarian delegation will visit Moscow in the coming days to discuss economic issues and cooperation strategies after sanctions are lifted, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced on Saturday.

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1,091 Children Injured and 237 Killed by Ukrainian Attacks Since 2022

Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory have resulted in over 1,000 children injured and 237 fatalities since the beginning of the special military operation, Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes Rodion Miroshnik told Sputnik.

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December Deadlines: Forecast for the Pace of the Russian Offensive and Likely Objectives by the End of the Month on Polymarket​

Military Situation In Ukraine On December 6, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy, Konotop, Khoten, Zaporizhzhia, Huliaipole, Kharkiv, Kupiansk, Izium, Chuhuiv, Volchansk, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Chernihiv, Kyiv, Bila...

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Iran gaining access to technology of advanced American GBU bombs: Report

TEHRAN – Lebanese media have reported that Hezbollah, the Lebanese Resistance movement, has provided its ally Iran with images and components of the advanced U.S.-made GBU-39B bomb.

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Caribbean chessboard: U.S. move to check Russia and China

TEHRAN – When U.S. forces began striking vessels in the Caribbean in early September, Washington said it was fighting drug cartels. Yet almost 90 people have been killed, no narcotics have been shown as evidence, and the scale of deployment, including the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group...

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Coup in Benin: What is Known So Far

Troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri in Benin have announced that President Patrice Talon has been removed from power.

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Russia, US Aligning Provisions of Future Document on Ukraine Settlement - Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and the United States are underway aligning those difficult provisions that will determine the form and fate of the future document on Ukraine settlement, and some issues require the US to make "radical changes" in papers, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Sunday.

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US Won’t Put ‘Boots On The Ground’ In Ukraine - Trump’s Envoy Kellogg

Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, ruled out the possibility of sending American troops to Ukraine during a discussion panel at the Ronald Reagan National Defense Forum.

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Recruitment In Force: The Downside Of Ukrainian Mobilization

The hunt for men in Ukraine is in full swing. There have been horrific cases of recruiters exceeding their authority. Beatings, torture, and fatalities have become the norm in the Ukrainian mobilization system.

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The Zelensky Trap: A Chronicle of Ukraine’s Backroom Partition (November–December 2025)

While the legacy media feeds the public pablum about “unwavering support,” real politics is being forged behind closed doors. The first week of December 2025 drew a line under the old world order: Vladimir Zelensky finds himself in a unique historical trap. His “enemy” (Russia) and his chief...

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Massive strikes launched on Ukraine in response to drone attack on Grozny — Chechen leader​

Military Situation In Ukraine On December 7, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Chernihiv, Poltava, Sumy, Vinnytsia, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Seversk regions;The Russian army struck a thermal power station and an oil refiner in Kremenchuk;The Russian army struck the AFU targets in Fastiv, in the Kyiv region;The Russian army struck...

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How Ukraine's corrupt politicians are forcing Kyiv towards a Putin-approved peace deal: How embezzled millions, a golden toilet, and a president giving jobs to his pals could topple Zelensky​

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Euroclear: Scheme to Reclaim Frozen Russian Assets Would Break European Legal Norms

Euroclear’s CEO warns the EU lacks legal procedures to transfer frozen Russian assets into a loan for Ukraine and cautions that attempts to do so would risk legal

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US Doubts NATO Expansion in Its New National Security Strategy for 1st Time - Moscow

Washington is officially questioning NATO's aggressive expansionist dynamic in the new US National Security Strategy for the first time, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.

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The U.S. National Security Strategy: Signaling a Strategic Rift with Europe

The White House has officially approved its approach to the Ukrainian conflict. It presents a new vision of the current situation in Europe. The previously monolithic unity of the West is beginning to crack.

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New US Strategy Removes Risk of War With China 'Over Trade Disagreements'

Under the auspices of the new US national security strategy, China is going to be regarded as more of a business rival than enemy, consultant on Asia-Pacific affairs and geopolitical commentator Thomas W. Pauken II tells Sputnik.

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'Unprovoked Invasion': How The West Won The Narrative War

In 2013, Ukraine found itself at a crossroads. The former Soviet Republic was in dire financial straits, and had been offered the opportunity to sign an association agreement with the European Union. This would have fostered political and economic ties between Kiev and Brussels, and been an...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On December 8, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv, Poltava regions;The Russian army struck a railway station in Fastiv in the Kyiv region;Russian Geran drones struck the Chernihiv Thermal Power Plant;The Russian army struck an...

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US Doubts NATO Expansion in Its New National Security Strategy for 1st Time - Moscow

Washington is officially questioning NATO's aggressive expansionist dynamic in the new US National Security Strategy for the first time, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Monday.

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No shit sherlock comes to mind with this reconsideration.

The US and NATO knew exactly what they were doing IMHO.

Just that the bent and corrupt Ukrainians thought they could profit from all the inducements and bribes.

They are now the fall guy having destroyed their country fighting their long time neighbours.

So sad...

 

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Europe Rallies Against Trump’s Peace Initiative, Hoping to Outlast Washington

Europe rejects Donald Trump’s peace plan and prepares to finance Ukraine for another year while escalating political resistance to Washington’s pressure.

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Zelensky Signals Openness to Elections Amid Renewed US Pressure

President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready for elections after Donald Trump pressed Ukraine to hold a vote and accept Washington’s peace plan.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On December 9, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Kostiantynivka, Dnipropetrovsk regions;The Russian army struck the power plants, roads, dams, and warehouses in the Kyiv region;The Russian army struck the Sumy Thermal Power Plant;The Russian offensive continues in the...

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Europe Rallies Against Trump’s Peace Initiative, Hoping to Outlast Washington

Europe rejects Donald Trump’s peace plan and prepares to finance Ukraine for another year while escalating political resistance to Washington’s pressure.

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To decode this message, Europe is saying to Russia, unless we get something out of this peace deal, we are going to keep financing Ukraine strikes on you.

It's like the three stoogges putting up a show of force against Russia. What clowns. What ridiculous twits.

Germany having shot them selves in the foot continue to dig. I mean instead of having cheap clean gas supplies form Russia, they are now spending a fortune on so called clean energy and buying expensive LNGas from the US stating they want to be independent of dependency on Russia for their cost effective cheap energy. Menz and the stupidity of his cabinet, think and believe their greater interest lies with the US and Trump, screwing Germany and humiliating them. Unbelievable stuff.

Keep spending 5% of your GDP on NATO weapons for what exactly? So we can blow each other up 10 x over in a no-win contest. Absolute stupidity.

 

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To decode this message, Europe is saying to Russia, unless we get something out of this peace deal, we are going to keep financing Ukraine strikes on you.

It's like the three stoogges putting up a show of force against Russia. What clowns. What ridiculous twits.

Germany having shot them selves in the foot continue to dig. I mean instead of having cheap clean gas supplies form Russia, they are now spending a fortune on so called clean energy and buying expensive LNGas from the US stating they want to be independent of dependency on Russia for their cost effective cheap energy. Menz and the stupidity of his cabinet, think and believe their greater interest lies with the US and Trump, screwing Germany and humiliating them. Unbelievable stuff.

Keep spending 5% of your GDP on NATO weapons for what exactly? So we can blow each other up 10 x over in a no-win contest. Absolute stupidity.

didn't realize the ENGLISH version of PRAVDA was still in business. haven't checked that site in eons. used to post under BUDDIEE something at their boards. the moniker was my dog's name. 🙂

 

[Atilla]

didn't realize the ENGLISH version of PRAVDA was still in business. haven't checked that site in eons. used to post under BUDDIEE something at their boards. the moniker was my dog's name.

I don't get my news from Pravda, however, I can confirm what they have said aligns with other news sources including what's coming out of Washington.

Here is another blurb. https://www.universal-defence.com/b...gly-helping-ukraine-and-less-afraid-of-russia
"Western experts interviewed by the BBC say that the United States and its allies have begun to perceive Russian threats with a grain of salt - however, they intend to continue to avoid direct conflict between NATO and Russia."

It is also a stated fact by Trump and US policy has turned to face China, which the US now considers "threat numero uno".

Russia and US have reached a deal. US to stop supporting Ukraine and Russia will not provide assistance to Venezuela.

China doesn't interfere in other countries politics unless her own interests are impacted.

Clear and obvious diplomacy which the Joe public doesn't hear as it'll disperse that illusion we the West are good and the rest of the world is wicked and evil. 😉

 

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EU Fertilizer Market Surges With Russian Supply as Energy Restrictions Fail

Europe has sharply increased imports of Russian nitrogen fertilizers despite tariffs and political pressure, underscoring the EU’s structural dependence on Russian

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Silver Soars Past $60 an Ounce — What’s Driving the Historic Rally​

European Leaders 'Willing to Pay for Their Hubris With Ukrainian Lives'

Ukrainians “who are being used as cannon fodder for Europeans pushing a failing narrative” have become the “greatest victims of this conflict,” London-based foreign affairs analyst Adriel Kasonta tells Sputnik while commenting on Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent statements to the...

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Russian SVR on Possible Wiretapping of Ukraine Officials: Intel Acts Within Their Powers

Russian special services act within their powers, Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergei Naryshkin said on Wednesday, commenting on the possibility of wiretapping Ukrainian officials.

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Belgian PM Threatens Legal Action Against EU Over Use of Russian Assets for Ukraine

Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever said on Wednesday that he does not rule out filing a lawsuit against the European Commission to block a possible decision to use Russian assets for Ukraine.

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Claims Surface Linking Zelensky to Offshore Funds Amid Peace Negotiation Tensions

Claims have emerged that NABU received information on President Zelensky’s alleged billion-dollar earnings from corruption schemes, with implications for peace negotiations

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Russian-Ukrainian Exchange of Strikes: Hackers Expose Over 2,000 Drone and Military Equipment Production Sites for Ukrainian Forces (Videos)

The intensity of strikes on December 9-10 was relatively low. According to a statement from the Ukrainian Air Force, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian territory with 80 strike drones, 50 of which were shot down or suppressed. Russian air defense, according to official reports, destroyed 20...

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Military Situation In Ukraine On December 10, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Chernihiv regions;The Russian army struck an ammunition depot in Ananiev, Odessa region;Russian Geran drones hit the pipe factory in Novomoskovsk, Dnipropetrovsk region;The Russian offensive continues in the...

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'The People Will Decide': Zelensky Opens Door to Vote on Territorial Questions

Zelensky said Ukrainians must decide the fate of Donbas through a vote while Kyiv reviews a US proposal for a demilitarized zone and considers preparations for wartime

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Zelensky Says Possible to Hold 'All-Ukrainian Referendum' on Territorial Issue - Reports

Volodymyr Zelensky considers possible to hold an all-Ukrainian referendum on territorial issues, Ukrainian broadcaster reported on Thursday.

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Shifts in Ukraine’s Military Structure Lead to Exodus of Foreign Mercenaries

Foreign mercenaries in Ukraine’s Armed Forces are terminating contracts after reassignment to assault units, highlighting tensions within international volunteer

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With Seversk Secured, Liberation of Donbass Gains Critical Momentum – Military Expert

The fall of Seversk levels the front and frees up Russian forces for a decisive push toward Slavyansk and Kramatorsk, military analyst Alexei Leonkov tells Sputnik.

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Scott Ritter: With Seversk Lost, Ukraine's Position in Donbass is Beyond Hopeless - It's Desperate

Russian forces have liberated the city of Seversk in northeastern Donetsk, one of the final Ukrainian-occupied fortress strongholds in the region. Sputnik asked Scott Ritter to comment on the development's big picture significance.

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Military Situation In Ukraine On December 11, 2025 (Maps Update)

Russian strikes destroyed targets in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Dnipropetrovsk, Poltava, Odesa, Cherkasy, Kyiv regions;The Russian army struck defense industry enterprises and the energy facilities in Kryvyi Rih;The Russian army struck energy facilities in Poltava with Iskander-M missiles and...

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Skipper Tanker Capture Seen as Warning to Russia and Other 'Shadow Fleet' Operators​

Odessa Republic Could Be Solution to Ending Ukraine Conflict​

Ukrainian Radiation Risks Could Hit Europe as Russia Reports Chemical and Nuclear Threats​

Zelensky's Impossible Demands a Roadblock to Peace

Volodymyr Zelensky is deliberately setting conditions Russia can't accept to portray it as blocking peace talks, Bogdan Bezpalko, a member of the Council for Interethnic Relations under the President of the Russian Federation, tells Sputnik.

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‘Donbass Is Russian’: Kremlin Aide Shoots Down Zelensky's 'Referendum' Scheme

Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Friday, commenting on Volodymyr Zelensky's idea of holding a referendum on the territorial issue, that the entire Donbass is Russian territory in accordance with the Russian Constitution.

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Bank of Russia Launches Battle Against Euroclear for Illegal Asset Actions

The Bank of Russia said on Friday that it had filed a statement of claim with the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Euroclear depository for recovery of losses caused to the regulator.

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Russian Successes In Kharkiv: Ukraine Lost Liman And More

The Russian command announced that they have established full control over Siversk. In the Kharkiv sector, Russian units have taken...

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