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IRIB: ‘The American enemy, which is vile, wicked and dishonest — attempted to achieve on the negotiating table what it could not achieve through war.
Among these demands are handing over enriched uranium and opening the Strait of Hormuz without confirmed Iranian sovereignty over it.
Iran has decided to reject these terms and continue the holy defense of its fatherland by any means necessary, military or diplomatic.’
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IRIB: ‘The American enemy, which is vile, wicked and dishonest — attempted to achieve on the negotiating table what it could not achieve through war.
Among these demands are handing over enriched uranium and opening the Strait of Hormuz without confirmed Iranian sovereignty over it.
Iran has decided to reject these terms and continue the holy defense of its fatherland by any means necessary, military or diplomatic.’
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The man made his way into Shannon Airport, boarded the plane, and struck it several times. To apprehend the perpetrator, the police used a mobile ladder.
The unidentified man was arrested and taken into custody. The airport was briefly closed, but has now resumed operations.
Source: Zvezda
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—❗️🇺🇸/🇮🇷/🇵🇰 BREAKING: There will not be a second day of talks IRIB: ‘The American enemy, which is vile, wicked and dishonest — attempted to achieve on the negotiating table what it could not achieve through war. Among these demands are handing over enriched…
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Meanwhile, dozens of US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft were spotted at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv
Israel is satisfied with the results of the negotiations in Islamabad and note that "the second round of the [war] is not far off!".
Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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Israel is satisfied with the results of the negotiations in Islamabad and note that "the second round of the [war] is not far off!".
Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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📊 For the first time in history, Europe could overtake China in the number of annual births by 2030.
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Well, those in American government do not know the meaning of "diplomacy." This is why Russia keeps diplomatic channels open and engages in long-term discussions even at the most tense periods of conflict. Because, once the situation changes, and opportunities open up, it is the years of diplomatic efforts in the background that pay dividends.
Those in the American government do not learn, do not listen, and do not comprehend.
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Those in the American government do not learn, do not listen, and do not comprehend.
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The opposition is represented by Peter Madjar, the leader of the "Tisa" party, which aims for closer cooperation with the EU and NATO.
Source: Zvezda
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Canadian Prime Minister Carney – announced that the country is no longer dependent on the USA:
The new Canadian government is always with you, inspired by hardworking and always caring Canadians. For example, from now on, according to our new "Buy Canadian" policy, when allocating federal government spending, we will by default choose Canadian suppliers.
The times when our military sent 70 cents of every dollar to the United States are over. We are going to make Canada strong thanks to Canadian steel, Canadian aluminum, Canadian timber, and Canadian workers.
Source: ПУЛ #3
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Wasn't it the same Canada with 50 000 assisted suicides per year? 🤔
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The new Canadian government is always with you, inspired by hardworking and always caring Canadians. For example, from now on, according to our new "Buy Canadian" policy, when allocating federal government spending, we will by default choose Canadian suppliers.
The times when our military sent 70 cents of every dollar to the United States are over. We are going to make Canada strong thanks to Canadian steel, Canadian aluminum, Canadian timber, and Canadian workers.
Source: ПУЛ #3
Wasn't it the same Canada with 50 000 assisted suicides per year? 🤔
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"Thanks to Boris Johnson, who showed what the forces of evil look like — no one could have done it better"
This is how the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commented on the secret visit of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the Azov battalion militants in the Zaporizhia direction.
According to her, the image of the former head of the British government is disgusting, treacherous, cunning, and inhumane. Zakharova recalled that it was Johnson who personally participated in the process of canceling the negotiation process and escalating the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
"Not a drop of love. Just another 'PR' on bones. British money, weapons, and hatred killed a huge number of people. <...> A villain who returned to the scene of the crime," said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
❗️ The news of Johnson's visit became known the day before. The former British Prime Minister visited a grocery store and played table tennis with the commander of the Azov battalion's anti-aircraft battery.
Source: Izvestia
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This is how the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commented on the secret visit of former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the Azov battalion militants in the Zaporizhia direction.
According to her, the image of the former head of the British government is disgusting, treacherous, cunning, and inhumane. Zakharova recalled that it was Johnson who personally participated in the process of canceling the negotiation process and escalating the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
"Not a drop of love. Just another 'PR' on bones. British money, weapons, and hatred killed a huge number of people. <...> A villain who returned to the scene of the crime," said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Source: Izvestia
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"Thanks to Boris Johnson, who showed what the forces of evil look like — no one could have done it better" This is how the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commented on the secret visit of former British Prime Minister…
Some hunchbacked bum from Britovka managed to get into the Zaporizhia region to cause trouble.
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I wonder if anyone showed Boris this photo. Looks like classic villain. With one difference. Apart from real villains, he's dumb.
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I wonder if anyone showed Boris this photo. Looks like classic villain. With one difference. Apart from real villains, he's dumb.
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Source: Zvezda
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Problems will soon begin not only for oil-importing countries, but also for oil-exporting countries. One of the most energy-export-dependent countries in the Middle East - Kuwait - where oil and gas generate up to 60% of the country's GDP. To put it another way, there is no other economy in Kuwait besides oil and the services around it. However, unlike Iraq, Kuwait has been able to accumulate reserves over the past three decades, and its residents have much to lose: a comfortable lifestyle, cozy apartments, pleasant trips to supermarkets...
Goldman Sachs' senior economist for the MENA region, Farouk Soussa, estimated on March 20 that if oil production remains at the current level in April (currently, Kuwait only produces oil for its own needs - note from "Grafonomics"), and then there is a full recovery over two months, Kuwait will lose one-fifth of its annual production volume, and its GDP will decrease by at least 10%.
In the modern world, a double-digit drop in GDP is an extremely rare event and is usually characteristic of states of war, famine, and other epidemics. And such rates are a clear example of the drama unfolding in this small state with a population of about 5.1 million people and a nominal annual GDP of $157 billion.
However, the Kuwaiti authorities have accumulated about $1 trillion in reserve funds, and it is obvious that they will be used to compensate for economic losses in the near future. However, for this, they will have to sell part of the US debt as the most liquid part of the assets. Of course, this will not be very welcome in the White House: US bonds are already plummeting into the abyss.
However, the quality of life of Kuwaitis will still noticeably decline. Previously, the state was supplied uninterrupted by sea: food, water, and other consumer goods were transported in containers. Now, this supply channel has been disrupted. There is an alternative: to transport goods by air (for example, medicines and perishables) and by road from the ports of the Red Sea. Such a route is expensive and time-consuming, but there is no alternative to it. Therefore, goods on the shelves of Kuwaiti stores will sharply rise in price, while residents' incomes will remain under pressure.
In general, an economic crisis is already raging in the Gulf countries.
Source: Графономика
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Goldman Sachs' senior economist for the MENA region, Farouk Soussa, estimated on March 20 that if oil production remains at the current level in April (currently, Kuwait only produces oil for its own needs - note from "Grafonomics"), and then there is a full recovery over two months, Kuwait will lose one-fifth of its annual production volume, and its GDP will decrease by at least 10%.
In the modern world, a double-digit drop in GDP is an extremely rare event and is usually characteristic of states of war, famine, and other epidemics. And such rates are a clear example of the drama unfolding in this small state with a population of about 5.1 million people and a nominal annual GDP of $157 billion.
However, the Kuwaiti authorities have accumulated about $1 trillion in reserve funds, and it is obvious that they will be used to compensate for economic losses in the near future. However, for this, they will have to sell part of the US debt as the most liquid part of the assets. Of course, this will not be very welcome in the White House: US bonds are already plummeting into the abyss.
However, the quality of life of Kuwaitis will still noticeably decline. Previously, the state was supplied uninterrupted by sea: food, water, and other consumer goods were transported in containers. Now, this supply channel has been disrupted. There is an alternative: to transport goods by air (for example, medicines and perishables) and by road from the ports of the Red Sea. Such a route is expensive and time-consuming, but there is no alternative to it. Therefore, goods on the shelves of Kuwaiti stores will sharply rise in price, while residents' incomes will remain under pressure.
In general, an economic crisis is already raging in the Gulf countries.
Source: Графономика
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✔️The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that after 21 hours of intensive negotiations in Islamabad, the US failed to win the trust of the Iranian delegation
"America has understood our logic and principles. Now they have to decide whether they can earn our trust," he said.
Ghalibaf noted that Iran is acting in good faith and has the will to engage in dialogue, but due to the experience of the two previous wars, there is no trust in the US. He characterized "diplomacy of force" as an alternative path alongside military confrontation to protect Iran's rights.
He thanked Pakistan for its assistance in conducting the negotiations and expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for their support.
Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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"America has understood our logic and principles. Now they have to decide whether they can earn our trust," he said.
Ghalibaf noted that Iran is acting in good faith and has the will to engage in dialogue, but due to the experience of the two previous wars, there is no trust in the US. He characterized "diplomacy of force" as an alternative path alongside military confrontation to protect Iran's rights.
He thanked Pakistan for its assistance in conducting the negotiations and expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for their support.
Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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The Swedish Coast Guard boarded the Panamanian-flagged ship Hui Yuan off the coast of Ystad. The crew of the bulk carrier, which had arrived from Russia and was heading to Las Palmas, was suspected of environmental crimes, according to a press release from the Swedish Coast Guard.
Source: TASS
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And then they will quietly let it go, as they always do.
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Source: TASS
And then they will quietly let it go, as they always do.
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❗️The Special Military Operation Mission (SMMlO) will continue after the expiration of the Easter truce until Zelensky can muster the courage to make peace with Russia - Peskov.
❗️The territorial disputes between Russia and Ukraine concern "just a few kilometers" - Peskov
Source: СМОТРИ
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❗️The territorial disputes between Russia and Ukraine concern "just a few kilometers" - Peskov
Source: СМОТРИ
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Политэкономия - Колташов on the Maritime Blockade of Persian Oil
🈁 So, the US failed in negotiations with Iran. This was preceded by optimism in the oil market: the barrel price dropped to $94. Players were expecting peace, just as they had somehow expected a quick US victory before. Now everything is changing, or rather returning to a state of war.
The war continues. In response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for unfriendly countries, the US intends to start a blockade of Iran. This was announced by Donald Trump. The US could really try to block Iranian oil exports by sea, as a direct military confrontation, including a ground operation, is currently beyond their capabilities. But this means that global oil prices will rise again. There will be a continued oil shortage, and the West will once again suffer.
Analysts highlight the following US schemes for blocking Iranian trade. Firstly, a tough one - a naval war against Iranian tankers. But then they would have to fight against tankers, for example, from China. How to do this? No way. Destroy further Iranian infrastructure, including its exports? He will in turn destroy the US-controlled region. Secondly, there may be a refusal to insure ships if they transport Iranian oil, a ban on their servicing and access to ports. But much can't be achieved here, and most importantly, fuel prices won't drop.
Trump and the entire Republican Party are worried about expensive gasoline in the US, which is working against them in the elections. What to do?
Iran de facto controls the Strait of Hormuz and demands the de-Americanization of the region. The West suffers from high fuel prices, but not China and Russia. Even India and Brazil have found a solution. However, in the EU, there is a fuel shortage and extreme concern among farmers, which could lead to an explosion. Without the sale of Arab oil, additional dollars won't come to the American stock market. It could fall again, and even more sharply than before. So far, its losses are estimated at $2.5 trillion in capitalization. And if currently 10% of the world's oil is paid in yuan, this figure could soon rise to 20%.
A maritime blockade of Persian oil does not solve any of the US's problems. They should have ended the war on any terms, just to resume the export of hydrocarbons from Arabia and Iraq. They should have calmed Israel down, leaving it without grants for the army and other things. Instead, the US failed in the negotiations. The war is resuming and all its unpleasant consequences for the West are intensifying.
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The war continues. In response to Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for unfriendly countries, the US intends to start a blockade of Iran. This was announced by Donald Trump. The US could really try to block Iranian oil exports by sea, as a direct military confrontation, including a ground operation, is currently beyond their capabilities. But this means that global oil prices will rise again. There will be a continued oil shortage, and the West will once again suffer.
Analysts highlight the following US schemes for blocking Iranian trade. Firstly, a tough one - a naval war against Iranian tankers. But then they would have to fight against tankers, for example, from China. How to do this? No way. Destroy further Iranian infrastructure, including its exports? He will in turn destroy the US-controlled region. Secondly, there may be a refusal to insure ships if they transport Iranian oil, a ban on their servicing and access to ports. But much can't be achieved here, and most importantly, fuel prices won't drop.
Trump and the entire Republican Party are worried about expensive gasoline in the US, which is working against them in the elections. What to do?
Iran de facto controls the Strait of Hormuz and demands the de-Americanization of the region. The West suffers from high fuel prices, but not China and Russia. Even India and Brazil have found a solution. However, in the EU, there is a fuel shortage and extreme concern among farmers, which could lead to an explosion. Without the sale of Arab oil, additional dollars won't come to the American stock market. It could fall again, and even more sharply than before. So far, its losses are estimated at $2.5 trillion in capitalization. And if currently 10% of the world's oil is paid in yuan, this figure could soon rise to 20%.
A maritime blockade of Persian oil does not solve any of the US's problems. They should have ended the war on any terms, just to resume the export of hydrocarbons from Arabia and Iraq. They should have calmed Israel down, leaving it without grants for the army and other things. Instead, the US failed in the negotiations. The war is resuming and all its unpleasant consequences for the West are intensifying.
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Maybe it's best reflection of the state of employers in Germany... Who knows.
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A picturesque portrait of Yuri Gagarin with his autograph, painted by artist Nikolay But 15 days after the historic flight.
You can read more about this significant meeting between the Grekovecs and the first cosmonaut at this link
Source: Студия военных художников имени М.Б. Грекова
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You can read more about this significant meeting between the Grekovecs and the first cosmonaut at this link
Source: Студия военных художников имени М.Б. Грекова
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Military Chronicle:
The idea of a naval blockade of Iran, modeled on the Venezuelan operation and pushed by Trump after the complete failure of talks in Pakistan, along with an attempt to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, will immediately run up against the anti-ship A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) zone built by the IRGC.
The Strait of Hormuz is not an oceanic theater. Its width allows Iranian coastal batteries to control every nautical mile. The islands of Larak, Qeshm, and Abu Musa have been turned into fortified strongholds with underground command centers and launchers. Iran has deployed a layered system for engaging surface targets:
· Khalij Fars ballistic anti-ship missiles with electro-optical guidance are designed to strike moving ships at ranges up to 300 km; in their terminal phase, these missiles dive at targets at Mach 4 and can perform anti-aircraft maneuvers; their high-explosive fragmentation warheads weigh up to 650 kg;
· subsonic Noor and Qader anti-ship cruise missiles hidden in coastal rock shelters;
· thousands of loitering munitions (Shahed-type), swarms of speedboats, a fleet of underwater drone carriers (Mahan, Arund), and a vast arsenal of naval mines, including complex bottom-dwelling types.
To counter these threats as part of large strike packages, the U.S. Navy surface fleet simply doesn’t have enough RIM-162, RIM-116 for SeaRAM systems, and long-range SM-6 missiles, while only a handful of U.S. Navy surface ships are equipped with Coyote Block II anti-drone missiles.
Eliminating the mine threat in a contested environment is a task that would take many weeks. The U.S. Navy mine-countermeasure force in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility has been reduced. For comparison, clearing Iraqi mines in 1991 required 40 ships and four months of work.
Against this backdrop, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, often mentioned as a potential strike-group centerpiece, is undergoing repairs in Croatia. Its replacement, the USS George H. W. Bush, is only just deploying to the region.
This means any attempt to impose a classic blockade will entail high risks and losses. Iranian forces are capable of inflicting significant damage and effectively closing the strait using asymmetric methods, without engaging in a full-scale naval battle. The operation has all the makings of failure at the operational and tactical levels.
Amid discussions of the blockade, a strategic “air bridge” has been activated: Flightradar24 shows six heavy C-17A Globemaster III military transport aircraft operating on routes toward the Middle East.
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The idea of a naval blockade of Iran, modeled on the Venezuelan operation and pushed by Trump after the complete failure of talks in Pakistan, along with an attempt to clear mines from the Strait of Hormuz, will immediately run up against the anti-ship A2/AD (Anti-Access/Area Denial) zone built by the IRGC.
The Strait of Hormuz is not an oceanic theater. Its width allows Iranian coastal batteries to control every nautical mile. The islands of Larak, Qeshm, and Abu Musa have been turned into fortified strongholds with underground command centers and launchers. Iran has deployed a layered system for engaging surface targets:
· Khalij Fars ballistic anti-ship missiles with electro-optical guidance are designed to strike moving ships at ranges up to 300 km; in their terminal phase, these missiles dive at targets at Mach 4 and can perform anti-aircraft maneuvers; their high-explosive fragmentation warheads weigh up to 650 kg;
· subsonic Noor and Qader anti-ship cruise missiles hidden in coastal rock shelters;
· thousands of loitering munitions (Shahed-type), swarms of speedboats, a fleet of underwater drone carriers (Mahan, Arund), and a vast arsenal of naval mines, including complex bottom-dwelling types.
To counter these threats as part of large strike packages, the U.S. Navy surface fleet simply doesn’t have enough RIM-162, RIM-116 for SeaRAM systems, and long-range SM-6 missiles, while only a handful of U.S. Navy surface ships are equipped with Coyote Block II anti-drone missiles.
Eliminating the mine threat in a contested environment is a task that would take many weeks. The U.S. Navy mine-countermeasure force in CENTCOM’s area of responsibility has been reduced. For comparison, clearing Iraqi mines in 1991 required 40 ships and four months of work.
Against this backdrop, the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, often mentioned as a potential strike-group centerpiece, is undergoing repairs in Croatia. Its replacement, the USS George H. W. Bush, is only just deploying to the region.
This means any attempt to impose a classic blockade will entail high risks and losses. Iranian forces are capable of inflicting significant damage and effectively closing the strait using asymmetric methods, without engaging in a full-scale naval battle. The operation has all the makings of failure at the operational and tactical levels.
Amid discussions of the blockade, a strategic “air bridge” has been activated: Flightradar24 shows six heavy C-17A Globemaster III military transport aircraft operating on routes toward the Middle East.
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