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Western sanctions on Russia “seriously underestimated” Moscow’s economic strength

December 29, 2023 -

Instead of having the intended effect of crippling Moscow's energy revenues, Western sanctions on Russian exports have done a whole lot of nothing as the "formal effectiveness" of the plan was outsmarted by the failure of its "strategic effectiveness."

What is meant by this is that Western sanctions on Russian oil exports, as one example, are now being offset by soaring global energy prices. In other words, even though Russia is exporting less fuel, the prices paid ...

Zelensky proposes another 90-day extension of MARTIAL LAW in Ukraine

August 01, 2023 -

According to the TV actor-turned-president, his proposal centers on his belief that "elections need to happen in a time of peace [and] when there is no fighting." This, he added, ensures that democratic processes can function properly.

"The [Ukrainian] constitution prohibits any elections during martial law," Zelensky announced back in May. "If we have martial law, we cannot have elections."

If Zelensky's proposal is approved, it would effectively eliminate the ...

Ukrainian commander reveals most of Kyiv’s soldiers are “old men”

January 17, 2024 -

Aleksey Tarasenko, commander of the AFU's Fifth Assault Brigade, made this claim during a Jan. 14 interview with the Ukrainian channel Espreso TV. According to him, the average age of soldiers in the AFU is more than 40 years old. Tarashenko also issued a dire warning that the military needs younger recruits.

"The [Ukrainian] military is eagerly awaiting fresh reinforcements because the situation in many units is critical in terms of personnel," the commander explained....

Kyiv’s ex-defense minister stole $1 billion then fled the country; but Western media conceals the story to protect Biden

October 02, 2023 -

Reznikov was dismissed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier in September, citing the administration's "new approaches" in the department. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Reznikov confirmed that he had submitted his resignation letter to the country's parliament. (Related: Zelensky dismisses seven top defense officials in bid to "reboot" his corruption-ridden Defense Ministry.)

The 57-year-old has become a well-known figure since the beginning of the war ...

The knives are out in Kiev: Once Ukraine loses the war, its elites will eat each other alive

December 28, 2023 -

(Article republished from RT.com)

Zelensky has spoken of his “working relationship” with his top general; and he won’t comment on their conflicts and the incessant rumors about Zaluzhny’s impending dismissal, because that would “help the enemy.” In politico-talk, that is the equivalent of admitting that your marriage is ready for divorce and maintained merely not to feed the neighbors’ gossip.

If Churchill once joked that Soviet high politics resembled bulldogs ...

Russian TV airs discussion about possibility of launching nuclear missiles against Berlin, Paris and London

May 03, 2022 -

On Thursday, April 28, the Russia-1 program "60 Minutes" brought on as a guest Member of Parliament Aleksey Zhuravlyov, who also serves as the leader of the Rodina party.

"One Sarmat [missile] and that's it – the British Isles are no more," said Zhuravlyov to husband and wife co-hosts Evgeny Popov and Olga Skabeyeva.

The politician raised this topic following a segment that included a clip from a British television station featuring a British politician talking ...

A single nuclear sub strike would “drown” Great Britain in a “radioactive tsunami,” warns Russia

May 03, 2022 -

Aleksey Zhuravlyov, the chairman of Russia's nationalist Rodina political party, explained during the segment that the Russian navy's nuclear submarines could take out all of Great Britain with one single nuclear bomb.

"One Sarmat missile and the British Isles will be no more," Zhuravlyov declared. (Related: Russia also says that the threat of nuclear war is very "serious, real.")

Zhuravlyov's statements were delivered following the UK military's announced ...

Massive numbers of Ukrainian forces now surrounded by Russian troops in Donbas region as U.S. continues pouring in weapons

June 28, 2022 -

According to a report on RT.com, at least two thousand Ukrainian troops including the neo-Nazi Azov Battalion are now trapped in the eastern Donbas region after having been surrounded by Russian troops, Chechen fighters and Ukrainian rebels.

"The soldiers are encircled in two neighboring towns in the Lugansk People’s Republic," the report said, referencing a region of Ukraine that has been annexed by Putin and renamed.

"Four Ukrainian battalions as well as an artillery ...

Ukrainian blogger calls for GENOCIDE of Russians: Wipe them off the face of the Earth

January 19, 2023 -

Blogger and activist Melaniya Podolyak made the calls via a Jan. 14 tweet, after a missile attack destroyed an apartment block in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro. She initially pointed her finger at the Russians for the attack, but a later report revealed that the attack was actually a case of friendly fire. Nevertheless, Podolyak remained adamant in her call for genocide.

"It's absolutely fair for me to wish for all Russians and Russia to be wiped off the face ...

As coronavirus surges in Hong Kong, mysterious pneumonia hits Kazakhstan – is this a new pandemic?

July 12, 2020 -

In Hong Kong, authorities have closed schools and tightened social distancing requirements after a new surge of coronavirus cases struck the territory. According to education secretary Kevin Yeung, the decision was taken due to “the exponential growth of confirmed COVID-19 local cases over the past two days.”

While Hong Kong is grappling with its new surge, Chinese officials have also warned that a new, “unknown pneumonia,” has broken out in Kazakhstan – one that apparently ...