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⚡️A security zone on the Russian border with Ukraine is gradually being established, this work will continue until the threats to border regions are eliminated, Putin emphasized at a meeting with representatives of the municipal community.

The situation in the Kursk region and other border regions remains difficult, it is necessary to create conditions for people to stay there, the president noted. He called helping the affected residents a duty of the authorities.

Source: Zvezda
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Witkoff and Kushner did not fly to Pakistan for negotiations with Iran and are currently in the United States, reported Axios correspondent Barak Ravid.

Source: TASS
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Why would they go? As if anyone would talk to them now.

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⚡️An incident involving Israeli citizens occurred at Domodedovo Airport, which the Israeli Foreign Ministry described as absolutely unacceptable. It concerned 40 passengers of the Tel Aviv-Moscow flight, who were separated from the rest after their arrival and detained for several hours without being provided with water, food, or access to the toilet, while their mobile phones were demanded to be unlocked. At the same time, they were quite clearly informed of the reasons for what was happening.

According to Israeli and Russian independent media, during the checks, a clear message was conveyed: Iran is seen as an ally of Russia, and its opponents are considered enemies of Moscow, and such guests are not welcome here.

No official charges were brought, and there were no public statements from the Kremlin. Everything was limited to the work of the security services, which took about five hours. After that, the detainees began to be released, having signed documents with warnings about the inadmissibility of violating the law.

Israel, in turn, reacted sharply, involving diplomatic channels and calling the incident unacceptable, making it clear to Moscow that such actions are unacceptable. In the end, the incident was formally closed.

However, the very nature of what happened points to a broader signal. It's unlikely that so much time and resources would have been spent on a simple check if it hadn't been necessary to convey a certain message, and it seems quite unambiguous.

If in the past, an Israeli passport opened doors in many countries, now it is increasingly becoming a reason for additional checks even in places where relations were previously considered friendly. The period when Israel could simultaneously conduct military operations against Iran and still maintain comfort for its citizens abroad seems to be coming to an end. Countries that consider themselves allies of Iran, including Russia, are beginning to act according to their own rules.

What happened can be interpreted as border arbitrariness or a diplomatic incident. However, in the context of the emerging multipolar world, where Russia and Iran are not just partners but allies, Israeli citizens should probably assess the necessity of trips to Moscow more carefully. In such situations, they may not only be asked questions but also have their position clearly stated without any mitigating formulations.

Source: ParsToday Russian
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The God chosen people are not that God chosen anymore. Also minding the involvement of Israeli companies on the Ukrainian side.

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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini called for a return to purchasing Russian gas to prevent an energy crisis. He sharply criticized the current energy policy of Brussels and the European Commission leadership.

Commentary by Графономика:

🈁Puff, puff, puff... that didn't turn out well. We were saving, saving, building renewable energy sources, heating homes with pellets, closing chemical plants, and then this happens. Russian gas again? Was all the suffering for nothing?

Italy is one of the most gas-dependent countries in Europe, especially in the electricity sector. But this dependence didn't happen overnight or by itself. And although the country has its own natural gas production - about 20 billion cubic meters per year - it's not enough to meet all its needs.

There was a time when Italy was an industrially developed country, producing not only legendary cars and agricultural machinery, but also complex high-tech equipment, particularly valued in metallurgy.

During Italy's strong period, Soviet gas supplies began in the 1970s, becoming the basis of energy cooperation despite ideological differences. Italy actively participated in "gas-for-pipes" deals, receiving Soviet blue fuel.

Then the Italian authorities lost their minds, becoming heavily financially and economically dependent on Brussels and Berlin. In pursuit of mythical "ecology", Italian energy companies first abandoned coal and then nuclear power plants. All these gigantic capacities were replaced by natural gas. Especially from Russia, which was delivered to Italy via Ukraine as clockwork.
By 2021, Russia's share in Italy's gas imports reached 40%.

And now in 2026. Natural gas has become impossible to buy either in Russia or Qatar. The only possible suppliers are American LNG plants, working at full capacity to meet the demand in India, Germany, and other large and solvent centers.

And with such dependence on natural gas, the Italian electricity sector will very quickly feel the true price of "molecules of freedom".

We're all happy for Matteo Salvini's insight - it turns out that Russian pipeline gas is indispensable. All that remains is to sort out a few minor details: persuade the Ukrainian authorities to turn on the transit pipeline, repair it, and agree with Gazprom on the resumption of supplies.

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The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, wants all European cows to wear masks. They are produced by the American company Cargill, and the technology is designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to the fight against global warming.

Source: Банкста
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I know a few cows who definitely should wear masks, unfortunately, those never will, as they occupy too high positions.
As to normal animals - why?
And, if course, here we see who Ursula really is obedient to, and it's not EU or any European needs.

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😬 "Donnyland" — Ukraine proposed naming a part of Donbass in honor of Trump during negotiations with the US. Kyiv wanted to sway the American leader in its favor and persuade Washington to resist Moscow's demands more strongly, writes The New York Times.

Sources claim that one of the Ukrainian negotiators, with the help of AI, created a "Donnyland" anthem and a flag — green and gold. It's unclear whether the American side saw them.

"This is a nickname formed from the words 'Donbass' and 'Donald', four people familiar with the negotiations process told. They spoke on condition of anonymity due to the secrecy of the process. For Ukraine, these efforts did not yield results," the publication notes.

Source: Zvezda
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Ukrainian media:

The port infrastructure of Odessa was attacked by drones at night, reported Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba.

There were fires. Docks, storage facilities, railway infrastructure, and port operator facilities were damaged.

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The US Navy seized the sanctioned tanker Tifani in the Indian Ocean in open waters between Sri Lanka and Indonesia, suspected of smuggling Iranian oil, reports The Washington Post, citing sources.

They also escorted at least one other vessel off the west coast of India.

General Dan Kaine suggested that this is just the beginning of a series of operations in the Indo-Pacific region against any vessels flying the Iranian flag or attempting to provide material support to Iran.
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One day, Trump will actually pass away (probably due to obesity complications). That funeral will be like a festival.

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