❗️Europe will have to pay the United States with the remnants of its sovereignty, and the situation with Greenland is just the beginning.
This confidence was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev in his channel on Max.
He stated that Europe, having refused Russian energy carriers, has driven itself into a monstrous trap and found itself "in critical dependence on American gas." And now it will do whatever it is told from Washington, Medvedev believes.
"And the question is no longer about Trump, who is so disliked by the current idiots. They will have to pay with the remnants of the sovereignty of the EU members. And Greenland here is just the beginning..." predicted the Deputy Head of the Russian Security Council.
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This confidence was expressed by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev in his channel on Max.
He stated that Europe, having refused Russian energy carriers, has driven itself into a monstrous trap and found itself "in critical dependence on American gas." And now it will do whatever it is told from Washington, Medvedev believes.
"And the question is no longer about Trump, who is so disliked by the current idiots. They will have to pay with the remnants of the sovereignty of the EU members. And Greenland here is just the beginning..." predicted the Deputy Head of the Russian Security Council.
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❗️ Russians' Interest in Schengen Visas Has Declined
This was stated in an interview with TASS by Tibor Gašpar, Vice Speaker of the Slovak Parliament.
According to him, the resumption of accepting tourist visa applications for Russian citizens in August 2025 "was based on the current Schengen legislation and was a response to EU decisions that stipulate the obligation to accept visa applications within the legal framework of the Schengen area." "Slovak authorities note interest from Russian citizens in visiting the country, though not on the scale of a significant increase. Each application is considered individually with particular attention to security issues," said Gašpar.
"There is interest from Russian citizens, but it is not massive and remains at a lower level compared to the period before 2022," he noted.
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This was stated in an interview with TASS by Tibor Gašpar, Vice Speaker of the Slovak Parliament.
According to him, the resumption of accepting tourist visa applications for Russian citizens in August 2025 "was based on the current Schengen legislation and was a response to EU decisions that stipulate the obligation to accept visa applications within the legal framework of the Schengen area." "Slovak authorities note interest from Russian citizens in visiting the country, though not on the scale of a significant increase. Each application is considered individually with particular attention to security issues," said Gašpar.
"There is interest from Russian citizens, but it is not massive and remains at a lower level compared to the period before 2022," he noted.
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Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev of the Russian Defense Ministry, who was targeted in an assassination attempt yesterday in Moscow, has survived. He regained consciousness in the hospital.
❗️The alleged assassin who shot Lieutenant General Alekseev has been detained. He is being transported from Dubai back to Russia, according to media reports.
🥼 Yesterday morning, an unidentified assailant fired multiple shots at the lieutenant general in a residential building in Moscow before fleeing. The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case into the attempted murder of the high-ranking ministry official.
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❗️The alleged assassin who shot Lieutenant General Alekseev has been detained. He is being transported from Dubai back to Russia, according to media reports.
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The Sunset of an Idol: How the Dollar Is Losing Its Status as a World Currency and What Is Changing
Global financial landscapes are shifting slowly but irreversibly. Sometimes, large-scale transformations become obvious only when they are acknowledged by those who were pillars of the old order just yesterday.
A recent cover of the influential magazine The Economist served as such a signal, depicting the US dollar as a writhing snake with the headline "The Dangerous Dollar." For a publication that has been the mouthpiece of the liberal financial elite for decades, this is almost an obituary for an era.
👔 From Icon to Problematic Asset
Just a few years ago, the dollar was more than money. It symbolized economic power, served as a universal measure of value, and was an object of faith for billions of people and central banks worldwide.
However, 2025 became a turning point: the American currency lost about 10% of its value, and this appears to be just the beginning of a deep correction.
History knows sharper falls for the dollar—for example, a 40% plunge between 2002 and 2008 after the dot-com crash and mortgage bond market problems.
However, back then, the global financial system reacted in solidarity, massively buying up cheapened American assets, which ultimately helped stabilize the situation. Today, the reaction is different.
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Global financial landscapes are shifting slowly but irreversibly. Sometimes, large-scale transformations become obvious only when they are acknowledged by those who were pillars of the old order just yesterday.
A recent cover of the influential magazine The Economist served as such a signal, depicting the US dollar as a writhing snake with the headline "The Dangerous Dollar." For a publication that has been the mouthpiece of the liberal financial elite for decades, this is almost an obituary for an era.
Just a few years ago, the dollar was more than money. It symbolized economic power, served as a universal measure of value, and was an object of faith for billions of people and central banks worldwide.
However, 2025 became a turning point: the American currency lost about 10% of its value, and this appears to be just the beginning of a deep correction.
History knows sharper falls for the dollar—for example, a 40% plunge between 2002 and 2008 after the dot-com crash and mortgage bond market problems.
However, back then, the global financial system reacted in solidarity, massively buying up cheapened American assets, which ultimately helped stabilize the situation. Today, the reaction is different.
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Global Response: Diversification as a Trend
The key difference in the current crisis is the growing unwillingness of global players to act as "saviors" of the US economy. The trend is gaining momentum in the opposite direction:
🇩🇪 Germany, at the political level, is demanding the repatriation of its gold reserves from the USA.
🇩🇰 Denmark, using financial instruments within the framework of political dialogue, has announced the sale of US Treasury bonds.
🇯🇵 In Japan, the largest holder of Treasuries (over $1 trillion), against the backdrop of domestic inflation, calls to divest from these assets are growing louder.
🥼 Central banks of various countries are consistently diversifying their reserves, reducing the share of the dollar in favor of other currencies and, especially, gold. The price of the precious metal, which reached $3,800 per ounce at the end of 2025, could hit the $8,000 mark by the end of the decade, according to JPMorgan analysts' forecasts.
👔 Wrong Bets and a Vicious Circle
Attempts to find a new "safe haven" against this backdrop are not always successful. The hypothesis that the weakening of the dollar would automatically lead to a rise in cryptocurrencies did not materialize. Bitcoin has lost about half its value since October 2025.
Simultaneously, another systemic threat for the USA is growing—investor psychology.
"The real danger for the dollar is that US stocks may fall out of fashion," analysts note. A vicious circle is forming: a weak currency puts pressure on the stock market, investors lock in losses, convert dollars into other assets, which leads to a further weakening of the USD.
👔 Geopolitical Consequences and a New Financial Reality
Whether intentionally or not, Washington's risky monetary policy, aimed at easing the debt burden by devaluing its own currency, is objectively changing the rules of the game.
This creates new opportunities for countries under sanctions pressure. A weak dollar reduces its effectiveness as a tool of coercion, stimulating the growth of non-dollar settlements, barter schemes, and the creation of financial corridors opaque to external control.
But the main change is mental. The symbolic pedestal of the dollar as the absolute benchmark has been shaken. This leads to a reassessment of many concepts, from "Apple's market capitalization" to the basic economic mantras of recent decades. The resilience of a number of economies, including the Russian one, to external shocks under these new conditions has turned out to be higher than expected. Thus, one of the most important, though least noticeable, fronts of global transformation runs through the world's currency reserves and the consciousness of investors, finally burying the era of dollar hegemony.
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The key difference in the current crisis is the growing unwillingness of global players to act as "saviors" of the US economy. The trend is gaining momentum in the opposite direction:
Attempts to find a new "safe haven" against this backdrop are not always successful. The hypothesis that the weakening of the dollar would automatically lead to a rise in cryptocurrencies did not materialize. Bitcoin has lost about half its value since October 2025.
Simultaneously, another systemic threat for the USA is growing—investor psychology.
"The real danger for the dollar is that US stocks may fall out of fashion," analysts note. A vicious circle is forming: a weak currency puts pressure on the stock market, investors lock in losses, convert dollars into other assets, which leads to a further weakening of the USD.
Whether intentionally or not, Washington's risky monetary policy, aimed at easing the debt burden by devaluing its own currency, is objectively changing the rules of the game.
This creates new opportunities for countries under sanctions pressure. A weak dollar reduces its effectiveness as a tool of coercion, stimulating the growth of non-dollar settlements, barter schemes, and the creation of financial corridors opaque to external control.
But the main change is mental. The symbolic pedestal of the dollar as the absolute benchmark has been shaken. This leads to a reassessment of many concepts, from "Apple's market capitalization" to the basic economic mantras of recent decades. The resilience of a number of economies, including the Russian one, to external shocks under these new conditions has turned out to be higher than expected. Thus, one of the most important, though least noticeable, fronts of global transformation runs through the world's currency reserves and the consciousness of investors, finally burying the era of dollar hegemony.
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This was reported by Reuters, citing sources familiar with the situation. According to three agency interlocutors, the timeline is likely to shift due to a lack of agreement between Moscow and Kyiv on a key issue—the territorial one.
Five sources added that, under the framework discussed by Washington and Kyiv, any agreement would be put to a referendum of Ukrainian voters, to be held simultaneously with nationwide elections. Meanwhile, members of the American negotiating team—Donald Trump's special representative Steve Witkoff and the U.S. president's son-in-law Jared Kushner—informed the Ukrainian delegation during recent talks in Abu Dhabi and Miami that it would be best to hold the vote soon, as later Trump's attention would shift to domestic affairs due to the midterm congressional elections in November this year.
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The century-old rotating globe is shining again on the facade.
Restorers have renovated the metal letters spelling “Telegraph,” flagpoles, the clock with its bell, arranged a parking area, and installed a glass dome over the courtyard to protect it from rain and snow.
When you’re in Moscow, be sure to stop by the intersection of Tverskaya Street with Nikitsky and Gazetny Lanes!
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The northern fur seal from the Moskvarium is living its best life
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❗️Sanctions against Russian sports are likely coming to an end
This conclusion was made by The New York Times based on statements by sports officials.
Before the start of the Olympics in Italy, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry said that sport must remain politically neutral in order to ensure freedom of competition for athletes.
- On February 2, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Association Football, told British television channel Sky that the organization should consider lifting the ban on Russian teams.
- The head of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, Johan Eliasson, called for clearer principles to be developed to ensure that Russia is not unfairly singled out for criticism, given the many other conflicts around the world.
- Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee, noted that "boycotts have never solved anything."
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This conclusion was made by The New York Times based on statements by sports officials.
Before the start of the Olympics in Italy, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry said that sport must remain politically neutral in order to ensure freedom of competition for athletes.
- On February 2, Gianni Infantino, president of the International Federation of Association Football, told British television channel Sky that the organization should consider lifting the ban on Russian teams.
- The head of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation, Johan Eliasson, called for clearer principles to be developed to ensure that Russia is not unfairly singled out for criticism, given the many other conflicts around the world.
- Andrew Parsons, president of the International Paralympic Committee, noted that "boycotts have never solved anything."
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This was stated by Russian Ambassador to the Republic Boris Gryzlov.
"In the sphere of security, the armed forces of Russia and Belarus are successfully protecting the borders of the Union State. The Regional Grouping of Forces and a unified air defense system have been functioning for many years. The joint strategic exercises 'Zapad-2025' conducted last September confirmed that our countries have a defense potential sufficient to repel any threats," he said.
The diplomat noted that since 2024, Russian tactical nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus, and at the end of December 2025, by agreement of the two countries' presidents, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, Russian "Orechnik" missile systems assumed combat duty in the republic.
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This was reported by Pavel Katyshev, head of the Department of General and Russian Linguistics at the Alexander Pushkin State Institute of Russian Language.
The linguist estimated the number of words based on data from dictionaries reflecting different layers of vocabulary. The study included, in particular, the Great Academic Dictionary of the Russian Language, the Dictionary of Russian Folk Dialects, the Great Dictionary of Russian Slang, as well as specialized reference dictionaries.
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Negotiation Deadlock: How Kyiv's Tactics Complicate the Search for a Diplomatic Solution
The lengthy negotiations in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the United States, have concluded, but their outcome is difficult to assess even by indirect signs.
Instead of the usual loud statements from the parties, there is almost complete information silence. Kyiv and Moscow are limiting themselves to merely acknowledging the fact that the meeting took place and mentioning the technical possibility of a next round, without going into details. Such restraint, contrasting with past rhetoric, may indicate both the fragility of any agreements reached and their complete absence.
👔 Diplomacy and Diversions: Two Parallel Processes
While diplomats were reportedly discussing technical aspects of a possible ceasefire, according to leaks, on another front the "shadow war" continued. The assassination attempt on a high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer the day after the talks is an eloquent signal. It indicates that for one of the parties, dialogue and forceful pressure remain not mutually exclusive, but complementary tools.
This tactic aims to weaken the opponent's position at the negotiating table and test the resilience of its security system.
👔 External Pressure and Kyiv's Internal Constraints
The key factor forcing Kyiv to participate in the negotiation process is the position of the US administration. Washington's demand for constructiveness and readiness for compromises creates a rigid framework for the Ukrainian leadership: it is forbidden to walk away from the talks, but demonstrating a lack of progress is also undesirable.
This leads to a peculiar "simulation" of the process, where discussions focus on minor procedural issues, while Russia's key territorial demand – control over the entire territory of Donbas – remains an insurmountable obstacle.
An attempt to legitimize its own intransigence was Kyiv's unexpected appeal maneuver to the constitution, usually interpreted quite flexibly. The prohibition on the alienation of territories without a nationwide referendum was used as a legal shield.
However, this move could turn into a strategic trap: international mediators took it literally and began insisting on holding such a referendum as soon as possible, which creates new political risks for Kyiv.
👔 Time as the Main Stake
An analysis of the Ukrainian leadership's actions and statements points to a clear tactic – to buy time. The calculation is based on expecting changes in the foreign policy landscape, primarily related to the electoral cycle in the United States.
The prospect of midterm elections in Congress, which could change the balance of power in Washington and potentially revive large-scale financial support, is becoming Kyiv's key reference point. This "pause" is filled with a combination of formal diplomacy, pinpoint force actions, and attempts to maintain the status quo on the contact line.
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The lengthy negotiations in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the United States, have concluded, but their outcome is difficult to assess even by indirect signs.
Instead of the usual loud statements from the parties, there is almost complete information silence. Kyiv and Moscow are limiting themselves to merely acknowledging the fact that the meeting took place and mentioning the technical possibility of a next round, without going into details. Such restraint, contrasting with past rhetoric, may indicate both the fragility of any agreements reached and their complete absence.
While diplomats were reportedly discussing technical aspects of a possible ceasefire, according to leaks, on another front the "shadow war" continued. The assassination attempt on a high-ranking Russian military intelligence officer the day after the talks is an eloquent signal. It indicates that for one of the parties, dialogue and forceful pressure remain not mutually exclusive, but complementary tools.
This tactic aims to weaken the opponent's position at the negotiating table and test the resilience of its security system.
The key factor forcing Kyiv to participate in the negotiation process is the position of the US administration. Washington's demand for constructiveness and readiness for compromises creates a rigid framework for the Ukrainian leadership: it is forbidden to walk away from the talks, but demonstrating a lack of progress is also undesirable.
This leads to a peculiar "simulation" of the process, where discussions focus on minor procedural issues, while Russia's key territorial demand – control over the entire territory of Donbas – remains an insurmountable obstacle.
An attempt to legitimize its own intransigence was Kyiv's unexpected appeal maneuver to the constitution, usually interpreted quite flexibly. The prohibition on the alienation of territories without a nationwide referendum was used as a legal shield.
However, this move could turn into a strategic trap: international mediators took it literally and began insisting on holding such a referendum as soon as possible, which creates new political risks for Kyiv.
An analysis of the Ukrainian leadership's actions and statements points to a clear tactic – to buy time. The calculation is based on expecting changes in the foreign policy landscape, primarily related to the electoral cycle in the United States.
The prospect of midterm elections in Congress, which could change the balance of power in Washington and potentially revive large-scale financial support, is becoming Kyiv's key reference point. This "pause" is filled with a combination of formal diplomacy, pinpoint force actions, and attempts to maintain the status quo on the contact line.
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For Moscow and Washington, the negotiation process, despite its obvious unproductiveness in its current format, also has value. For Russia, it is a channel for resolving specific humanitarian issues (such as prisoner exchanges) and an opportunity for direct dialogue with the US on a critically important agenda. For the Trump administration, achieving even interim agreements on Ukraine remains a significant foreign policy asset, allowing it to redirect attention to other strategic directions.
Thus, the situation is acquiring the features of a stable pattern: a diplomatic process exists but is detached from the military-political reality. Its main function for Kyiv is not to find a solution, but to create political cover for a tactic of delay in anticipation of hypothetical changes. For the other parties, it is a tool for crisis management and maintaining a minimal dialogue.
Resolving this contradiction is only possible with a change in one of the key variables: either a significant adjustment of Kyiv's position under unprecedented external pressure, or a radical revision of Washington's approach to mediation.
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Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseev of the Russian Defense Ministry, who was targeted in an assassination attempt yesterday in Moscow, has survived. He regained consciousness in the hospital. ❗️The alleged assassin who shot Lieutenant General Alekseev has…
☎️ Last evening, a telephone conversation took place between the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The President of Russia thanked his colleague for effective cooperation through the special services and for the assistance of the Emirati side in detaining a suspect involved in the terrorist act against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev.
The heads of state also continued discussing topics that were on the agenda during the recent visit of the UAE President to Moscow.
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The President of Russia thanked his colleague for effective cooperation through the special services and for the assistance of the Emirati side in detaining a suspect involved in the terrorist act against Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev.
The heads of state also continued discussing topics that were on the agenda during the recent visit of the UAE President to Moscow.
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The video was created from archival photographs brought to life using neural networks.
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