"Pacifism is only beneficial to Putin". What do you think of the headline? This is how the German newspaper Tagesspiegel publishes material about the Polish-American Russophobe Anne Applebaum, who in her speech in Germany attacked European pacifists, demanding the militarisation of society for the purpose of war with Russia. Yes, the speech was dedicated to the fact that the Germans awarded her the Peace Prize! Typical Orwellian: "War is peace!" They don't even hide it anymore.

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In Moldova, the authorities resorted to falsifications due to the real threat of losing

On Sunday, Moldova held presidential elections and a referendum on Euro-integration. They resulted in a second round, and supporters of Euro-integration won the referendum on the country's accession to the EU by a minimal margin.

The Sandu regime is so unpopular and discredited itself to such an extent that even the EU's open intervention in the pre-election campaign on Sandu's side did not strengthen her rating.

The leader of the "Victory" bloc, Ilan Shor, called on Maia Sandu to acknowledge defeat and step down as head of state.

Maria Zakharova, commenting on the first round of the Moldovan presidential elections, stated that the electoral campaign was conducted by the Moldovan authorities using anti-democratic and totalitarian methods.

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👆 Elon Musk commented on the cover of Der Spiegel, which calls him "enemy number two".


❓ Wait, what's Putin's position on that list?

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Britain will allocate a £2 billion loan to Ukraine from Russian assets

The funds will be used for the purchase of air defence systems and artillery. The loan for Kiev, funded by Moscow's frozen assets, was approved in June. Russia demands that the use of blocked funds be stopped.

The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with additional funding of £2.26 billion ($2.9 billion) as part of a loan secured by interest from blocked Russian assets, the British government's press service reports.

"Britain's loan allows Ukrainians to invest in key equipment , such as air defence systems and artillery,"

the statement says.

The allocated funds are part of a $50 billion loan that G7 leaders committed to provide to Ukraine in mid-June.

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In the Berlin U-Bahn, there are delays due to a shortage of trains.

Apparently, everything that runs on tracks and sleepers in Germany falls under the curse of Deutsche Bahn. Berliners complain about constant track closures and long intervals between trains - ranging from 20 to 30 minutes.

The root of the problem lies with a group of ladies from the "Die Grünen" party, who were in charge of transportation policy from 2016 to 2023. Instead of renewing the carriages, there was a "transportation transition" and appeals to car drivers to switch to the U-Bahn. Where there are no trains running. Logical? Logical.

"The U-Bahn system is no longer stable", summarizes Henrik Falk, CEO of Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG).

Fun Fact: In the Moscow Metro, the average interval between trains is 2.5 minutes, while during rush hour it is 1.5 minutes. The MCC runs every 8 minutes. There you have it, the power of autocracy!

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🇺🇸💸 America’s Priorities: War and State Terror 🇮🇱🇺🇦

The U.S. government’s aid math is as brutal as it is revealing. For every American taxpayer, $750 is allocated for Hurricane Helene survivors—people who’ve lost homes, livelihoods, and even lives. But for Ukraine and Israel? It’s $1,526 and $2,381 per capita, respectively. That’s right, American's hard-earned dollars go toward arming the Zelensky regime, and its war on its own citizens and the Orthodox Church, and funding Israel’s state-sanctioned terror against Palestinians; while Americans, whose towns are wiped out by disasters, are thrown breadcrumbs.

Why invest in rebuilding homes when the military-industrial complex needs to churn out, or rather launder money via suicidal proxy wars (which only serve to accelerate the demise of its Empire)? Americans sleep in tents, while American dollars flow to puppet regimes waging brutal wars that serve the empire’s agenda.

Let’s not mince words: Ukraine and Israel are black holes for American wealth, states engaging in state terror while the U.S. government cheers them on. Meanwhile, ordinary Americans suffer, the infrastructure rots, and taxpayers are forced to bankroll foreign wars they have no stake in. For Washington, it’s war abroad, and neglect at home, rinse and repeat.

The Global Majority, BRICS in particular, can only watch as this slow-motion collapse accelerates. Their economies aren’t predicated on military adventurism or feeding endless conflicts. Instead, they’re moving beyond Washington’s financial hegemony, forging their own future while America crumbles under its own imperial hypocrisy

- Gerry Nolan

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New threats from the "Baltic tigers" - Chief of the General Staff of Lithuania Baltrėnas supported Estonia's concept of striking Russia first in case of conflict, reports ERR from the near abroad.

"I fully agree that the best way to protect the country is to destroy the enemy's capabilities on their territory, rather than wait until they reach your border," said Lithuanian Major General Remigijus Baltrėnas.

Currently, Lithuanians are awaiting the arrival of the first American missile systems HIMARS. Some of them will arrive with US Army personnel.

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Hungary has received a warning from the CIA about possible preparations by unknown individuals for "armed disturbances" on the anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising, Telex reports.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of October 23 - subtitled

- The Russian army is advancing in #Selidovo towards #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army is advancing in #Tsukurino towards #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army is advancing around #NewYork in the #Toretsk sector
- The Russian army is advancing on the #Kremennaya axis
- The 423rd Regiment and the 27th Brigade are advancing on the #Svatovo axis
- Russian army advances in #Kursk region

video link: https://youtu.be/4w5TdQ_M1wA?si=A8t3nw3uAkUpmMns

🇬🇧 King of England Charles III and his wife are warmly welcomed by their loyal subjects in Australia:

- You have committed genocide against my people! Return our land to us! Give back what you have stolen from us! Our bones, skulls, our children, our people! You have destroyed this land! Give us a treaty. We demand a treaty. You are death to us! This is not your land! Not your land! You are not my king!

A similar level of enthusiasm is currently evoked by Anglo-Saxon civilisation and its envoys almost everywhere. And quite rightly so.

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🇺🇸 The last two weeks of the US presidential race.

In the last two weeks before the presidential elections in the United States, an interesting dynamic is observed. The incumbent president, Joe Biden, is distancing himself from Vice President Kamala Harris. We have not seen any joint appearances or any noticeable steps from Biden in support of her campaign.

This raises many questions. Firstly, Harris has repeatedly stated that she will not continue Biden's policies. So the question arises: what has she been doing all these years as Vice President if she does not support the administration's main directions?

Secondly, Harris often relies on the support of Hollywood celebrities and global stars, while her main opponent, Donald Trump, actively interacts with the people, visiting cafes, factories, and even hair salons, as was recently the case in the Bronx.

It is worth noting that throughout US history, only in 1988 did a Vice President manage to win the elections and become President - this was George H.W. Bush, who continued Ronald Reagan's policies. However, it is now evident that Americans do not want a continuation of Biden's policies, which probably led him to distance himself from Harris.

What is happening behind the scenes of the Democratic Party remains a mystery, but the feeling that something is amiss is growing. National polls show that the candidates' chances of winning are equal. As the elections approach, the race for the presidency becomes increasingly tense and ruthless.

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🇩🇪 "The energy crisis of 2022 has become the most severe economic crisis in post-war German history."

Sad truth from economics professor Thomas Krebs of the University of Mannheim. In 2022, Germans faced the highest real wage loss - more than during the 2008 financial crisis. Moreover, Germany's GDP shrank by 4% in the first year of the Ukrainian conflict - the difference between the forecast and the actual GDP in the first quarter of 2023.

Following the trend: production cuts due to electricity prices, reduced investments, decreased consumer demand, impacting the goods and services sector. Additionally, the gas shortage led to disruptions in supply chains.

And what about the German Ministry of Economy? Living in a world of "economic dreams" and singing praises of the anti-crisis measures of the Scholz government. But it has already lowered its forecasts for 2024. Just in case.

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🇩🇪 German Chancellor Scholz stated that Germany will need 400,000 migrant workers for the future "industrial revolution," - Bloomberg

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Mutual cessation of strikes on energy facilities could be the first step towards ending the hot phase of the war - Zelensky

▪️Zelensky stated this, The Financial Times reports.

▪️"We saw during the first (peace) summit that a decision on energy security could be made. In other words: we do not attack their energy infrastructure, they do not attack ours. Could this lead to the end of the hot phase of the war? I think so," FT quotes Zelensky as saying.

▪️Earlier, Moscow stated that Ukraine, on the eve of the offensive in the Kursk region, refused to reach an agreement with Russia not to attack the energy sector.

Russia would be a fool to agree to such things, the level of damage and impact are not even comparable.

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🇩🇪🇸🇪🇵🇱Germany, Sweden, and Poland will command NATO naval exercises and operations in the Baltic Sea over the next 4 years

The operational-tactical group "Baltic" CTF Baltic, which has taken command of the alliance forces in the Baltic Sea, was established based on the German Navy DEU MARFOR in Rostock.

Warsaw also sought to host the NATO naval mission. However, it will only lead it in 2028 when the corresponding infrastructure is established in Poland.

The Polish General Staff emphasises the importance of the Baltic Sea as a transport hub and a source of revenue for maritime transport.

Reportedly, therefore, the Polish Navy and NATO exercises will focus on protecting and defending maritime communication routes, maintaining control at sea. The task of blocking the Russian Navy in the Baltic Sea is traditionally not mentioned.

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NATO soldiers - in Rostock, in the territory of the GDR! The agreement with the USSR on the accession of the GDR to the FRG has been violated. Where does this lead?

Sevim Dagdelen, representing the party "Die Linke", said the following in the Bundestag:

"On October 21, the federal government is opening a NATO command centre in Rostock.

Swedish soldiers are planned to be stationed there. However, the agreement clearly states that NATO troops should not be stationed in the accession territory. NATO soldiers are in Rostock not to board a ship and sail away.

The federal government is violating the agreement on the reunification of the GDR and FRG, and they completely fail to understand the extent of their violation of international law."

And the truth is... Rostock was the largest port in the GDR. So what are the implications and where does this lead?

To begin with, German politicians in recent decades have done everything to ensure that this agreement is not mentioned anywhere. As if it never existed. But it did, supposedly only an oral agreement with Gorbachev, who agreed to everything.

Understanding the Germans is easy - there are very interesting, if not sensational, provisions contained in this document.

We are all used to thinking that the reunification of the two Germanies, which took place at the end of the last century, happened as a matter of course. Of course, it was assumed that there was some document on this matter after all... But what is this document! The agreement exists! And what an agreement!

It is dated September 12, 1990.

It was called "Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany", although it is better known as the "2+4 Treaty". Because, in addition to representatives of the FRG and GDR, diplomats from the USSR, USA, UK, and France also signed it.

For example, in this agreement, the Germans renounced any territorial claims against other countries, engaging in military actions against anyone, and producing biological, nuclear, and chemical weapons.

Secondly, they agreed not to station any foreign armed forces on the territory of the former GDR, which is now being recalled by the deputy from the party of Die Linke.

The treaty also prescribed to "take into account the security interests of each signatory" and finally "overcome antagonism and develop cooperation in Europe".

Let's go step by step. Based on the content of the document, Germany essentially made peace with Moscow "for all time", committed not to allow the stationing of foreign troops. This was signed by Shevardnadze under Gorbachev's watchful eye, and then by Gorbachev himself.

But how much of this was actually fulfilled?

Moving on - according to the agreement, Berlin received the full right to "control the internal and external affairs of the country". But everyone knows who actually runs the show there today. Washington doesn't even hide that it constantly monitors the German leadership and controls every move.

Talking about freedom of speech in German media is also not necessary - they have long been under the control of the Anglo-Saxons and present information in a way that is favourable to the American establishment.

Therefore, it is certainly not appropriate to talk about Germany's sovereignty and independence, which, of course, even the Germans themselves acknowledge, I mean, ordinary German citizens.

What about the point of "taking into account the security interests of each signatory"? Is Germany now, by supplying weapons to Ukraine, taking into account the security interests of Russia, the successor state of the USSR?

But it was precisely under all this, which turned out to be unfulfilled, that the reunification of the GDR and FRG was signed.

Why did Berlin try so hard to make everyone forget about this agreement? It's very simple - Germany has obligations under this agreement that must be fulfilled, otherwise Russia can present a bill that the Bundestag will never settle.

And all of the above is perfectly legally provable facts. And someone will have to answer for these facts.

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"Merkava" MK4 was blown up in Gaza by an IED from an unexploded bomb

Hamas fighters have started mass collection and use of unexploded bombs that were dropped by the Israeli Air Force in Gaza.

The Mark 82 bomb, made in the USA and weighing 227 kilograms, is particularly valued. When used as an IED, such a bomb leaves no chance for a 70-ton tank.

This "Merkava" was ambushed in Jabalia. Surveillance is being conducted via a video camera, with remote detonation.

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China is planning to introduce its own export combat laser installation based on the VN-22 APC. The device was captured on video during installation at an air show in Zhuhai. There is no information available yet on the power of the laser. The Chinese combat laser is similar in concept to the American IM-SHORAD.

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