Erasing Russian culture in Odessa, Ukraine harms itself

Cleansing the toponymy of Odessa from "Russian" landmarks is an encroachment on the self-respect of its residents, writes FAZ.

Recently, the names and images of historical figures have been disappearing from the cityscape of Odessa, the southern port city of Ukraine. The monument ensemble depicting the Russian Empress Catherine II and four of her male favourites disappeared from Catherine Square in 2022, and nineteen more monuments are now scheduled for removal. Among the writers whose names are to be erased from the streets of Odessa are Isaak Babel, Ivan Bunin, Eduard Bagritsky, Konstantin Paustovsky, Ilf and Petrov, and Valentin Kataev. Other personalities include the Scottish governor Thomas Cobley, who fought the plague in the city in 1812, Marshal Rodion Malinovsky, who defended the city in 1941 against the German Wehrmacht, and the conductor Isaak Dunayevsky, who composed the city's anthem.

The adventurous manipulation of the city's memory has sparked a wave of outrage, and there are several reasons for this, as noted by the author.

Firstly, Ukraine has never belonged to the group of monolingual states.

Secondly, the historical centre of Odessa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, bearing witness to a great diversity of ethnic and religious communities in the city.

According to the author, eradicating Russian culture is not only insensitive but could also become a strategic mistake by the Ukrainian authorities.

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Boeing is exploring the possibility of selling its space business, including the Starliner program and ISS support, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The company is considering this move as part of cost-cutting measures following a series of setbacks, including issues with Starliner flights.

Boeing, which has long been a key partner of NASA, is now facing competition from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of October 27 - Subtitled

- The Russian army regains more than 50% of its territory in #Kursk
- The Russian army advances in #Selidovo towards #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army controls half of Vishnevoe towards #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army advances extensively, reaching the outskirts of #Novoukrainka in the #Ugledar sector
- The Russian army advances in #Bogoyavlenka in the #Ugledar sector

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Russia will stop supplying gas to Europe from 2025

The contract for gas supply through Ukraine expires this year. It was not extended and the necessary capacities were not reserved.

Vladimir Putin noted that Russia is not refusing gas supplies: "So far, we have been supplying it through Sudzha in the Kursk region. However, Kiev is not taking steps to extend the contract for gas supplies to Europe."

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🇩🇪 Almost a quarter of wind turbines in Germany have an efficiency of less than 20%.

In the country, there are currently 28,000 large turbines in operation, but it is unknown how many of them are profitable. Only 15% of installations operate with an assumed capacity of over 30%.

Such systems mainly survive thanks to a state subsidy system that supports even inefficient facilities.

Due to restrictions related to noise reduction requirements and environmental protection, turbines are often forced to reduce power or stop completely, which likely further reduces their actual efficiency.

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According to the Georgian Central Election Commission, after processing 68.69% of the ballots, the ruling party "Georgian Dream" is gaining 52.94% of the votes. This is around 90 out of 150 seats in the country's parliament, which is a majority.

The Secretary-General of the "Georgian Dream," Kakha Kaladze, announced the party's victory in the parliamentary elections: "This victory was necessary for our team. Our team will do everything to protect the national interests of the country. Congratulations to you and all of Georgia on this important victory."

Hungary's Prime Minister Orban has already congratulated Georgia's ruling party: "Congratulations to Prime Minister Kobakhidze and the 'Georgian Dream' party on a stunning victory in today's parliamentary elections. The Georgian people know what is best for their country, and today they made their voice heard!"

For those who are not familiar with Georgian parties, we remind you that the Georgian Dream is the one that is normal, pro-Georgia, and against LGBTQ+other letters' perversions.

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In Ukraine, the first joint project of the Ukrainian state company Ukroboronprom and the German concern Rheinmetall has started - a workshop for the repair and production of armoured vehicles, as reported by the Ukrainian Minister for Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, in a Telegram channel.

He noted that at the moment this will allow for faster repair of foreign equipment, and in the future, the workshop will produce new models of armoured vehicles.

And in Russia, Dmitry Medvedev has already ordered a festive salute for the opening of the new plant.

If, of course, the Ukrainian Minister did not lie. Everything there is built on lies. Although the Ukrainians say that it is not a lie, but a military cunning.

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"North Korea is now a direct participant in the war. A response of strength and containment is needed, including from Germany. The West must finally take a bold step in providing financial and military support to Ukraine, supplying them with German Taurus missiles and American AGM-158, taking on the air defense of Western Ukraine. Training and deployment of military personnel from partner countries cannot be ruled out. The USA and, above all, Germany must finally stop opposing Zelensky's 'victory plan'. Ukraine needs to be invited to NATO and given permission to use Western weapons against military targets on Russian territory."

German media: spreading rumours about the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.

Roderich (The Hawk) Kiesewetter from the Christian Democratic Party: in a state of panic, he is having a fart heart attack.

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▪️The Washington Post: Russia can afford to finance military operations in Ukraine for several more years

This is possible thanks to oil revenues and the failure of Western sanctions, in particular the oil price cap imposed by the G7 countries, which failed to reduce Moscow's oil revenues.

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German Minister of Agriculture accused Russia... of depleting fish stocks in the Baltic Sea.

Yes, it was Putin! Surprised? Not at all. But the main German farmer Cem Özdemir is shocked — and he screams about how Moscow disregards EU rules and principles of sustainable fishing in the Baltic Sea. Russia, he says, catches excessively large amounts of cod, leaving only scraps for the unfortunate Euro-fishermen. And they even have to adhere to catch limits, which Russian vessels, on the contrary, "are not obliged to follow."

Now the EU is calling for sanctions against food products from Russia — especially fish. Özdemir is thrilled with the idea, of course. And no, not because he is a "green" vegetarian.

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Iceland officially transitions to a four-day workweek - thanks to the experiment, it has become one of the fastest-growing economies in Europe.

From 2020 to 2021, 51% of the population switched to a four-day workweek without a change in salary. This led to economic growth, and the unemployment rate became one of the lowest in Europe.

According to experts, productivity remained the same or even improved in most cases. Workers' well-being has increased: from stress and burnout to health and achieving a better work-life balance.

The experiment exceeded all expectations, and the country aims to fully transition to a four-day workweek.

Buy tickets to Iceland online.

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EU countries are fighting a losing war

According to Hungarian Prime Minister Orban, most of these countries, with the exception of Germany, have not lost a conflict since World War II. But now they are facing a completely new experience.

"Of course, if God helps us, pro-war forces in America will be replaced by peacekeepers, President Trump will return. And then we will be able to breathe a sigh of relief, because we will no longer be alone, at least there will be two of us," the politician believes.

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Washington Post: Russia can afford to finance military actions in Ukraine for several more years thanks to huge revenues from oil sales and failures of Western sanctions.

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🇺🇸🎪💸 The American Dream… or Nightmare? Kamala's “Glorious Economy” Fantasy

Welcome to the circus. In the latest episode of America’s desperate attempt to keep the illusion alive, we’re told the “glorious economy” will save Kamala Harris in the polls, just as the empire teeters on the brink of financial collapse.

Let’s get real. The U.S. national debt is now approaching an eye-watering $35.8 trillion—yes, with a “T”—and each American citizen is shackled with an average debt burden of over $90,000. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Add in over $200 trillion in unfunded liabilities, and every single American—man, woman, and child, is shouldering a mind-numbing $600,000+ debt burden. Is this the “glory” they're selling?

The interest alone on this monstrous sum is set to devour trillions more in the coming years, dwarfing investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

Meanwhile, the IMF has just confirmed that Russia, despite over 20,0000 Western sanctions and relentless economic warfare, is now the fourth-largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP). Moscow has maneuvered past Japan, silencing those who predicted Russia’s collapse. Unlike the speculative foundations of "Bidenomics," Russia's growth has been forged on tangible resources, resilience, and a sovereign economy. As BRICS nations rise, forging independent pathways free from dollar dependence, Washington doubles down on smoke-and-mirrors, feeding its citizens a diet of “everything is glorious” while the walls close in.

The empire’s enemies take note. The “economic prowess” being celebrated in D.C. is little more than hollowed-out promises backed by the Fed’s Ponzi-money-printing machine. The American economy, propped up by the very fiat currency it weaponizes against the world, is the definition of a ticking time bomb.

So, yes, bring on the election theatrics: Kamala, Trump, whoever. In reality, it’s a “choose your own dystopia” game. While Americans are distracted by the current presidential puppet show, the rest of the world watches as the empire implodes. Real power is shifting, and no “glorious economy” narrative will change that.

The Global Majority, anchored by BRICS, isn’t buying the show. They’re building a parallel system and Kazan was only the beginning. As the West doubles down on an unsustainable path, others are investing in genuine growth, decoupled from Western debt traps. They’re not just betting against the dollar; they’re laying the foundation for a world where such illusions hold no sway.

- Gerry Nolan

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How Hungary blocks payments for Ukraine from the Peace Fund

In 2021, a fund for military assistance to EU partners was created in Europe. It was aptly named "European Peace Fund" in an Orwellian manner. Initially, it was mainly aimed at African countries, which in turn are oriented towards European countries. These countries include Mozambique, Rwanda, Benin, Congo, Kenya, Somalia, Nigeria, and Mali (until a certain time) among others.

But that's not all. By analysing the packages from this fund, you can learn many interesting things. For example, over the years, €137 million was allocated to the armed forces of Moldova. Georgia was allocated around €63 million for defence, but then the funding was stopped. However, recently, in July 2024, the first package of €10 million was approved for the armed forces of Armenia. Good luck with that.

But that's a separate topic. What interests us is Ukraine. The Peace Fund has become one of the European sources of financing for the Ukrainian war, albeit a small one. Although it should be noted that the first package for Ukraine amounting to €30 million was approved back in December 2021, even before the start of the conflict. In total, around €5.5-6 billion was approved (estimates from sources vary), of which €2 billion was for ammunition, missiles, and shells, and €377 million for training and equipping 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers.

All these amounts were approved and partially implemented by May 2023. There was a plan to open a separate fund to help Ukraine with €5 billion within the framework of the "Peace Fund", but Ukrainian officials made a foolishly short-sighted decision by including the Hungarian OTP Bank in their list of international sponsors of the war because it still operates in Russia.

As a participant in the fund, Hungary has been vetoing any military payments to Ukraine since May 2023. Not even removing OTP Bank from the Ukrainian list of sponsors helped. Hungary does not trust Kyiv and finds more reasons and excuses to block funds, such as the alleged persecution of Hungarian companies and people in Ukraine.

The budget of the "Peace Fund" consists of mandatory contributions from countries, proportional to their national economies, and recently there have been many discussions that the EU could bypass Budapest's veto by making contributions voluntary, thereby allowing Hungary not to contribute to Ukraine. However, such a decision could also allow other European countries to evade this obligation. Recently, representatives of France and Germany, as the main and largest participants, have expressed their final opposition to this idea, as they believe that voluntary contributions could undermine the fund's mechanisms.

Well, in this case, we can only support France and Germany along with Hungary. No money, no war.

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