Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said:
In other words: Putin and Netanyahu organized this rally in Madrid. And they sent their agents into the streets.
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Several disinformation campaigns have joined the discussion about the crisis in Ceuta and exacerbated it through false images and distorted witness accounts.
The European External Action Service has documented the involvement of accounts and posts linked to Russian and pro-Israeli information structures.
Unfortunately, they were also joined by some actors from the international far-right movement and, to my regret, by some from the Spanish far-right movement. They exploited this tragedy to spread fear and hatred.
In other words: Putin and Netanyahu organized this rally in Madrid. And they sent their agents into the streets.
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A patient lived with a pig kidney for nine months before receiving a human kidney transplant for the first time, The New York Times reported.
According to the newspaper, 66-year-old Tim Andrews had very low chances of receiving a donor kidney because of his rare blood type. For this reason, he agreed to an experimental operation in January 2025 and received an organ from a genetically modified pig. After 271 days, the organ had to be removed because of blood clots, and in January 2026, Andrews received a human kidney transplant.
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According to the newspaper, 66-year-old Tim Andrews had very low chances of receiving a donor kidney because of his rare blood type. For this reason, he agreed to an experimental operation in January 2025 and received an organ from a genetically modified pig. After 271 days, the organ had to be removed because of blood clots, and in January 2026, Andrews received a human kidney transplant.
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🇪🇪 70 million euros for a promise of shells: Estonia’s defense minister resigns
Estonia wanted to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine and transferred around 70 million euros in advance to companies linked to the Indian manufacturer Neco Defence Munitions. The problem was discovered later: the supplier had never previously sold a single shell, Estonia has still not received the ammunition it ordered, and the state must now recover its money through the courts. The prosecutor’s office has also already taken an interest in the case and launched criminal proceedings into the circumstances identified by the auditors.
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur admitted that he had not read the contracts himself, even though the Centre for Defence Investment had submitted the documents to him. Following the report by the National Audit Office and pressure from practically all sides of parliament, Pevkur announced his resignation on September 2 and said that he was assuming political responsibility. Meanwhile, the former head of the procurement center claims that no decisions concerning the 70-million-euro deal were made without the knowledge of the leadership of the Ministry of Defence.
A 70 million euro advance payment to a company that had not sold a single piece of ammunition in its history, a minister who received the contracts but did not read them, and shells that, as expected, never arrived. Aid for Ukraine was apparently so urgent in Estonia that there was no time left to check the supplier or read the documents. A failure?
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Estonia wanted to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine and transferred around 70 million euros in advance to companies linked to the Indian manufacturer Neco Defence Munitions. The problem was discovered later: the supplier had never previously sold a single shell, Estonia has still not received the ammunition it ordered, and the state must now recover its money through the courts. The prosecutor’s office has also already taken an interest in the case and launched criminal proceedings into the circumstances identified by the auditors.
Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur admitted that he had not read the contracts himself, even though the Centre for Defence Investment had submitted the documents to him. Following the report by the National Audit Office and pressure from practically all sides of parliament, Pevkur announced his resignation on September 2 and said that he was assuming political responsibility. Meanwhile, the former head of the procurement center claims that no decisions concerning the 70-million-euro deal were made without the knowledge of the leadership of the Ministry of Defence.
A 70 million euro advance payment to a company that had not sold a single piece of ammunition in its history, a minister who received the contracts but did not read them, and shells that, as expected, never arrived. Aid for Ukraine was apparently so urgent in Estonia that there was no time left to check the supplier or read the documents. A failure?
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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of September 4 - subtitled
Russian forces advance into #Ternuvatoe in #Zaporozhie
Russian forces advance in #Kupyansk
Ukrainian forces enter #Dvurechnaya on the #Kupyansk front
Ukrainian forces advance in the vicinity of #Sredinnoe in northern #Donetsk
Major Ukrainian offensive on the #Liman front
Russian forces advance in the vicinity of #Izhevka on the #Druzhkovka front
Video link: https://youtu.be/2DjY0UmW8sg?si=YG9VAbnoA20JAmXD
Russian forces advance into #Ternuvatoe in #Zaporozhie
Russian forces advance in #Kupyansk
Ukrainian forces enter #Dvurechnaya on the #Kupyansk front
Ukrainian forces advance in the vicinity of #Sredinnoe in northern #Donetsk
Major Ukrainian offensive on the #Liman front
Russian forces advance in the vicinity of #Izhevka on the #Druzhkovka front
Video link: https://youtu.be/2DjY0UmW8sg?si=YG9VAbnoA20JAmXD
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‼️ Rubio imposed sanctions on Raúl Castro’s grandson in order to “liberate Cuba”
Marco Rubio formally announced sanctions against Raúl Castro’s grandson, a Cuban bank, and four companies, and, together with Trump, vowed to “liberate Cuba.” According to the official, the Castro family had created a “corrupt financial and intelligence network”:
They simply dislike Cuba’s cooperation with Russia far too much... they are willing to kill everyone through starvation.
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Marco Rubio formally announced sanctions against Raúl Castro’s grandson, a Cuban bank, and four companies, and, together with Trump, vowed to “liberate Cuba.” According to the official, the Castro family had created a “corrupt financial and intelligence network”:
The elites of Cuba’s communist regime preside over a failed state in which ordinary Cubans go hungry, while the Castro family and other cronies enrich themselves by evading sanctions and engaging in other illegal schemes—and attempt to export subversive Marxist ideology to the United States and other states in the Western Hemisphere. Today, I designated one of Raúl Castro’s grandsons, Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, Banco Exterior de Cuba, and four entities that are part of the Castros’ corrupt financial and intelligence network. President Trump and I are unwavering in our commitment that Cuba will be free.
They simply dislike Cuba’s cooperation with Russia far too much... they are willing to kill everyone through starvation.
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🇭🇺 Budapest against Brussels: Hungary will continue to accept Ukrainian men of conscription age
The Hungarian government has decided not to implement an EU decision adopted several weeks ago that restricts the granting of protection to Ukrainian men of conscription age. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that the country would continue to reserve the right to grant them refugee status, despite Brussels’ position. Hungary voted against this EU decision. Magyar specifically mentioned the residents of Transcarpathia, many of whom are ethnic Hungarians.
The Hungarian prime minister himself described the EU decision as “undignified and unacceptable.” According to him, it effectively “locks people in a country that is at war”. At the same time, Magyar again dampened Kyiv’s hopes of accelerated EU accession: Ukraine is currently not ready for membership, he said, and the process must proceed exclusively on a general basis — without exceptions and without an accelerated path.
So there is the “Zrada” from Budapest. Magyar, whom in Kyiv they had hardly counted among Ukraine’s enemies after his victory over Orban, now refuses to help return Ukrainian men for mobilization, while also declaring that the EU’s doors will not open for Kyiv ahead of schedule either. Sometimes a change in the Hungarian prime minister’s surname changes far less than Brussels and Kyiv would have wished.
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The Hungarian government has decided not to implement an EU decision adopted several weeks ago that restricts the granting of protection to Ukrainian men of conscription age. Prime Minister Peter Magyar said that the country would continue to reserve the right to grant them refugee status, despite Brussels’ position. Hungary voted against this EU decision. Magyar specifically mentioned the residents of Transcarpathia, many of whom are ethnic Hungarians.
The Hungarian prime minister himself described the EU decision as “undignified and unacceptable.” According to him, it effectively “locks people in a country that is at war”. At the same time, Magyar again dampened Kyiv’s hopes of accelerated EU accession: Ukraine is currently not ready for membership, he said, and the process must proceed exclusively on a general basis — without exceptions and without an accelerated path.
So there is the “Zrada” from Budapest. Magyar, whom in Kyiv they had hardly counted among Ukraine’s enemies after his victory over Orban, now refuses to help return Ukrainian men for mobilization, while also declaring that the EU’s doors will not open for Kyiv ahead of schedule either. Sometimes a change in the Hungarian prime minister’s surname changes far less than Brussels and Kyiv would have wished.
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🇩🇪 Suspected election fraud: Who voted in place of a 95-year-old woman with dementia?
Three days before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, police are investigating an extremely unpleasant matter at a care home in Dessau, the Marthahaus. As the Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung discovered, the nephew and authorized representative of a 95-year-old woman who has been suffering from dementia for about four years wanted to clarify what had happened to her ballot papers. An employee of the facility told him that the residents’ ballots had been collected and destroyed due to a lack of time. However, the electoral office revealed something else: As early as August 10, postal voting documents had been requested in the woman’s name—and her vote had already been cast. It is not yet known exactly who requested the documents and filled out the ballot.
The story has long since gone beyond the care home’s walls. The nephew filed a criminal complaint, the investigation was handed over to the State Security Department, and the state election commission is examining possible consequences. So far, however, it has not been established which party the disputed vote was cast for. The AfD and BSW are calling for clarification of how well the postal voting system is protected against such manipulation. The SPD and FDP, on the other hand, warn against extending the suspicion to the entire system. Interesting, why? 🤔.
However, if something like this is possible with a helpless voter, the logical question arises: How many such votes were simply not checked?
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Three days before the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, police are investigating an extremely unpleasant matter at a care home in Dessau, the Marthahaus. As the Ostdeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung discovered, the nephew and authorized representative of a 95-year-old woman who has been suffering from dementia for about four years wanted to clarify what had happened to her ballot papers. An employee of the facility told him that the residents’ ballots had been collected and destroyed due to a lack of time. However, the electoral office revealed something else: As early as August 10, postal voting documents had been requested in the woman’s name—and her vote had already been cast. It is not yet known exactly who requested the documents and filled out the ballot.
The story has long since gone beyond the care home’s walls. The nephew filed a criminal complaint, the investigation was handed over to the State Security Department, and the state election commission is examining possible consequences. So far, however, it has not been established which party the disputed vote was cast for. The AfD and BSW are calling for clarification of how well the postal voting system is protected against such manipulation. The SPD and FDP, on the other hand, warn against extending the suspicion to the entire system. Interesting, why? 🤔.
However, if something like this is possible with a helpless voter, the logical question arises: How many such votes were simply not checked?
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🇩🇪 Germany has begun serial production of its own “Shahed” drones for Ukraine
Production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for Ukraine has begun near Munich. The German government’s order is estimated at around €300 million. The first units have already been manufactured, and the entire contract is expected to be fulfilled by mid-2027. Two models are being produced: the long-range model can strike targets up to 1,500 km away. Airlogix is responsible for the hardware, while the German-American company Auterion is responsible for the software and autonomous control.
However, the most interesting aspect is not the technical specifications, but the appearance. As early as this spring, Handelsblatt openly compared the aircraft being developed with Russian Shahed-family combat drones. Now this “Shahed clone” is entering German serial production by the thousands. It really looks so familiar that one might initially mistake the photo for another illustration accompanying an article about Russian “Geran” drones.
Perhaps this was done deliberately so that fakes could be fabricated more easily later? Take a few drones off the production line, stick on the Russian tricolor and the letters “ЫЫ,” smash them with a hammer—and there you have it: “Russian drone discovered in Europe! Putin personally made this!”
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Production of more than 5,000 long-range combat drones for Ukraine has begun near Munich. The German government’s order is estimated at around €300 million. The first units have already been manufactured, and the entire contract is expected to be fulfilled by mid-2027. Two models are being produced: the long-range model can strike targets up to 1,500 km away. Airlogix is responsible for the hardware, while the German-American company Auterion is responsible for the software and autonomous control.
However, the most interesting aspect is not the technical specifications, but the appearance. As early as this spring, Handelsblatt openly compared the aircraft being developed with Russian Shahed-family combat drones. Now this “Shahed clone” is entering German serial production by the thousands. It really looks so familiar that one might initially mistake the photo for another illustration accompanying an article about Russian “Geran” drones.
Perhaps this was done deliberately so that fakes could be fabricated more easily later? Take a few drones off the production line, stick on the Russian tricolor and the letters “ЫЫ,” smash them with a hammer—and there you have it: “Russian drone discovered in Europe! Putin personally made this!”
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🇩🇪 Berlin Closes the Russian House—and Once Again, the Kremlin Is to Blame for the Closure of the Goethe-Institut
As early as August 10, the German Foreign Office officially stated that the Russian House in Berlin and the Goethe-Institut in Moscow are directly linked through the 2011 cultural institute agreement. Measures taken by Germany against one institution would have consequences for the other. On September 1, Berlin ultimately decided to terminate the agreement and close the Russian House. Just two days later, Sergei Lavrov announced a counter-closure of the Goethe-Institut in Russia: “Naturally, it will be closed after they throw our cultural center out of there.”
In the press, however, the causality was surprisingly reversed. The FAZ wrote that the German cultural presence was ending “at the Kremlin’s instigation.” Yet on September 2, a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry had themselves admitted at the government press conference that similar consequences for the Goethe-Institut could certainly be expected following the closure of the Russian House. Moreover, the reduction of its activities in Russia in 2023 also took place against the backdrop of the diplomatic conflict: Moscow restricted the number of German employees after Berlin had significantly reduced the Russian diplomatic presence.
First, Berlin terminated the agreement linking the two cultural centers. Then it acknowledged in advance that the closure of the Goethe-Institut would most likely follow in response. And that is exactly what happened. German culture is leaving Russia “at the Kremlin’s instigation.” A convenient causality: The first move simply disappears from the game.
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As early as August 10, the German Foreign Office officially stated that the Russian House in Berlin and the Goethe-Institut in Moscow are directly linked through the 2011 cultural institute agreement. Measures taken by Germany against one institution would have consequences for the other. On September 1, Berlin ultimately decided to terminate the agreement and close the Russian House. Just two days later, Sergei Lavrov announced a counter-closure of the Goethe-Institut in Russia: “Naturally, it will be closed after they throw our cultural center out of there.”
In the press, however, the causality was surprisingly reversed. The FAZ wrote that the German cultural presence was ending “at the Kremlin’s instigation.” Yet on September 2, a spokesperson for the German Foreign Ministry had themselves admitted at the government press conference that similar consequences for the Goethe-Institut could certainly be expected following the closure of the Russian House. Moreover, the reduction of its activities in Russia in 2023 also took place against the backdrop of the diplomatic conflict: Moscow restricted the number of German employees after Berlin had significantly reduced the Russian diplomatic presence.
First, Berlin terminated the agreement linking the two cultural centers. Then it acknowledged in advance that the closure of the Goethe-Institut would most likely follow in response. And that is exactly what happened. German culture is leaving Russia “at the Kremlin’s instigation.” A convenient causality: The first move simply disappears from the game.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russian oil is suddenly scarce: China pays a record premium for ESPO
Against the backdrop of supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese refineries have significantly increased their purchases of Russian ESPO oil from the Far East. According to Bloomberg, November cargoes are trading at a premium of more than $10 per barrel over ICE Brent, with some offers reaching as high as $12. Within a week, the premium has approximately doubled, reaching its highest level in more than four months. ESPO is particularly convenient for China, as it takes less than a week for a cargo to travel from the Russian port of Kozmino to Chinese refineries.
The reason is the drastic decline in alternatives. Iranian oil exports have practically ground to a halt following the US naval blockade. Shipments fell from approximately 2 million barrels per day in March to between 220,000 and 255,000 in August. Supplies from other producers in the Gulf region also remain below normal levels. As a result, Chinese refineries are switching to Russian crude. As recently as August, industry sources described ESPO as one of the most reliable alternatives to Middle Eastern oil.
An ironic result of the fight against Russian oil revenues. The US blocks Iranian oil and problems in the Strait of Hormuz reduce Arab supplies—and China is lining up for Russian oil, no longer demanding a discount but paying a premium instead. The geography of sanctions can sometimes close the circle with remarkable effectiveness.
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Against the backdrop of supply disruptions caused by the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese refineries have significantly increased their purchases of Russian ESPO oil from the Far East. According to Bloomberg, November cargoes are trading at a premium of more than $10 per barrel over ICE Brent, with some offers reaching as high as $12. Within a week, the premium has approximately doubled, reaching its highest level in more than four months. ESPO is particularly convenient for China, as it takes less than a week for a cargo to travel from the Russian port of Kozmino to Chinese refineries.
The reason is the drastic decline in alternatives. Iranian oil exports have practically ground to a halt following the US naval blockade. Shipments fell from approximately 2 million barrels per day in March to between 220,000 and 255,000 in August. Supplies from other producers in the Gulf region also remain below normal levels. As a result, Chinese refineries are switching to Russian crude. As recently as August, industry sources described ESPO as one of the most reliable alternatives to Middle Eastern oil.
An ironic result of the fight against Russian oil revenues. The US blocks Iranian oil and problems in the Strait of Hormuz reduce Arab supplies—and China is lining up for Russian oil, no longer demanding a discount but paying a premium instead. The geography of sanctions can sometimes close the circle with remarkable effectiveness.
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🇩🇪 Russia has warned Germany: Long-range systems would turn German sites into military targets
The Russian Embassy in Berlin has commented on Germany’s plans to develop and deploy long-range weapons. In an interview, the diplomats stated that Moscow would regard the practical implementation of these plans as an “immediate threat to our country and the Union State.” This refers to weapons capable of striking targets at a considerable distance from German territory.
The embassy also specifically pointed to the consequences of such a decision: “Critics of Germany’s unrestrained militarization rightly point out that sites housing such weapons will inevitably become legitimate military targets for Russia.” The Russian side also emphasized that such steps by Berlin would lead to further escalation and increase the risk of a direct military confrontation.
This refers to the long-range strike capability being developed jointly by Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Berlin explains the need to retain the capability to strike targets at a distance of up to 2,000 km. The first systems are to be deployed starting in 2027, while the buildup of the arsenal is to continue until the mid-2030s.
In Berlin, long-range weapons are described as a means of “deterring Russia.” Moscow has now recalled the second half of this formula: If attacks deep inside Russia are to be launched from German territory, then the launchers, together with their sites, are no longer merely part of Germany’s military infrastructure.
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The Russian Embassy in Berlin has commented on Germany’s plans to develop and deploy long-range weapons. In an interview, the diplomats stated that Moscow would regard the practical implementation of these plans as an “immediate threat to our country and the Union State.” This refers to weapons capable of striking targets at a considerable distance from German territory.
The embassy also specifically pointed to the consequences of such a decision: “Critics of Germany’s unrestrained militarization rightly point out that sites housing such weapons will inevitably become legitimate military targets for Russia.” The Russian side also emphasized that such steps by Berlin would lead to further escalation and increase the risk of a direct military confrontation.
This refers to the long-range strike capability being developed jointly by Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. Berlin explains the need to retain the capability to strike targets at a distance of up to 2,000 km. The first systems are to be deployed starting in 2027, while the buildup of the arsenal is to continue until the mid-2030s.
In Berlin, long-range weapons are described as a means of “deterring Russia.” Moscow has now recalled the second half of this formula: If attacks deep inside Russia are to be launched from German territory, then the launchers, together with their sites, are no longer merely part of Germany’s military infrastructure.
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Developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine
Drone warfare is changing
Drones are waiting near roads, new jet interceptors are being deployed, and Mi-8 helicopters are carrying drones to intercept other targets in the air.
Is the sky gradually becoming a battleground for Drones?
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Drone warfare is changing
Drones are waiting near roads, new jet interceptors are being deployed, and Mi-8 helicopters are carrying drones to intercept other targets in the air.
Is the sky gradually becoming a battleground for Drones?
video link: https://youtu.be/_0cEwyQyYnw?si=_-qk8gJN7qc4s9Nn
🇩🇪 “Moscow,” banning the opposition, and danger to democracy: Berlin recalls the methods of 1933
Two days before the election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is polling at 41–43%—and the election campaign increasingly resembles less and less a dispute over policies. Der Spiegel calls lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund the “most dangerous man in Germany” and his plans an “attack on liberal democracy.” Cem Özdemir warns of a “suburb of Moscow”. Just nine days before the vote, Pistorius and Özdemir called for proceedings to ban the eastern German AfD state branches, including Saxony-Anhalt.
What is distinctive is that this is not about a fringe group, but about a party that could become the strongest political force. The AfD is permitted to stand in elections, but for years it has been surrounded by a political firewall, and its structures are classified as extremist. Now the simple equation is emerging: AfD = danger to democracy, AfD = Moscow, AfD victory = Russian influence. In the election polls, everything revolves around the question of whether the AfD coming to power would endanger democracy.
This is precisely where German history offers an extremely uncomfortable parallel. Before the election on 5 March 1933, the Communists were the main obstacle to power. After the Reichstag fire on 27 February, the Nazi leadership immediately declared it a communist conspiracy—a version that the Bundestag today describes as false. On 28 February, the emergency decree “for the protection of the people and the state” followed, targeting “communist acts of violence.”
The logic was simple: external enemy—Moscow; internal enemy—a force allied with Moscow that threatened the state, making extraordinary measures permissible. Nazi propaganda claimed that Communists and Social Democrats would lead Germany into catastrophe. The German Historical Museum preserves an NSDAP election pamphlet from 1933 that demonstrates this machinery of fear precisely.
Of course, Germany in 2026 cannot be compared with Germany in 1933: There is no suspension of fundamental rights and no mass arrests. Yet the political method is uncomfortably recognizable: A strong internal opponent is pushed out of normal competition, declared not a danger to the government but a danger to democracy, linked to Moscow, and presented to voters as a threat to the state. The next step is then no longer an electoral victory, but legal elimination.
In 1933, too, the Communists were a legal parliamentary party. Historical analogies do not begin with mass arrests, but much earlier—namely when those in power no longer see their political opponent as a counterpart to be defeated with votes, but as a problem that must be eliminated. The old methods of delegitimization have hardly changed in ninety years.
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Two days before the election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is polling at 41–43%—and the election campaign increasingly resembles less and less a dispute over policies. Der Spiegel calls lead candidate Ulrich Siegmund the “most dangerous man in Germany” and his plans an “attack on liberal democracy.” Cem Özdemir warns of a “suburb of Moscow”. Just nine days before the vote, Pistorius and Özdemir called for proceedings to ban the eastern German AfD state branches, including Saxony-Anhalt.
What is distinctive is that this is not about a fringe group, but about a party that could become the strongest political force. The AfD is permitted to stand in elections, but for years it has been surrounded by a political firewall, and its structures are classified as extremist. Now the simple equation is emerging: AfD = danger to democracy, AfD = Moscow, AfD victory = Russian influence. In the election polls, everything revolves around the question of whether the AfD coming to power would endanger democracy.
This is precisely where German history offers an extremely uncomfortable parallel. Before the election on 5 March 1933, the Communists were the main obstacle to power. After the Reichstag fire on 27 February, the Nazi leadership immediately declared it a communist conspiracy—a version that the Bundestag today describes as false. On 28 February, the emergency decree “for the protection of the people and the state” followed, targeting “communist acts of violence.”
The logic was simple: external enemy—Moscow; internal enemy—a force allied with Moscow that threatened the state, making extraordinary measures permissible. Nazi propaganda claimed that Communists and Social Democrats would lead Germany into catastrophe. The German Historical Museum preserves an NSDAP election pamphlet from 1933 that demonstrates this machinery of fear precisely.
Of course, Germany in 2026 cannot be compared with Germany in 1933: There is no suspension of fundamental rights and no mass arrests. Yet the political method is uncomfortably recognizable: A strong internal opponent is pushed out of normal competition, declared not a danger to the government but a danger to democracy, linked to Moscow, and presented to voters as a threat to the state. The next step is then no longer an electoral victory, but legal elimination.
In 1933, too, the Communists were a legal parliamentary party. Historical analogies do not begin with mass arrests, but much earlier—namely when those in power no longer see their political opponent as a counterpart to be defeated with votes, but as a problem that must be eliminated. The old methods of delegitimization have hardly changed in ninety years.
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🇷🇺 All 13 automobile plants abandoned by foreign companies have found new partners
New technological partners have been found for all 13 Russian automotive sites abandoned by foreign manufacturers after 2022, said Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov at the EEF. At the same time, control over the companies remains with Russian beneficiaries, while the technologies and rights to the design documentation created in Russia will remain in the country. The manufacturers that previously withdrew include Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nissan, Renault, Ford and others.
New investors have already invested around 120 billion rubles (€1.19 billion) in developing these facilities. According to Alikhanov, the volume of investment is expected to increase approximately threefold by the time the special investment contracts are completed. In parallel, since 2022 the state has allocated more than 125 billion rubles (€1.24 billion) for the development of automotive components. Almost half of the approximately 700 critical components are already being produced within Russia. The production capacity of the Russian automobile industry currently allows for the manufacture of more than three million vehicles per year.
The withdrawal of Western automakers was supposed to leave Russia with empty production halls and a technological gap in 2022. Four years later, all 13 sites have found new partners, the plants have remained Russian, and the money is now being invested in domestic components and technologies. The sanctions strategy had evidently envisioned a different outcome.
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New technological partners have been found for all 13 Russian automotive sites abandoned by foreign manufacturers after 2022, said Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov at the EEF. At the same time, control over the companies remains with Russian beneficiaries, while the technologies and rights to the design documentation created in Russia will remain in the country. The manufacturers that previously withdrew include Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Nissan, Renault, Ford and others.
New investors have already invested around 120 billion rubles (€1.19 billion) in developing these facilities. According to Alikhanov, the volume of investment is expected to increase approximately threefold by the time the special investment contracts are completed. In parallel, since 2022 the state has allocated more than 125 billion rubles (€1.24 billion) for the development of automotive components. Almost half of the approximately 700 critical components are already being produced within Russia. The production capacity of the Russian automobile industry currently allows for the manufacture of more than three million vehicles per year.
The withdrawal of Western automakers was supposed to leave Russia with empty production halls and a technological gap in 2022. Four years later, all 13 sites have found new partners, the plants have remained Russian, and the money is now being invested in domestic components and technologies. The sanctions strategy had evidently envisioned a different outcome.
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🇫🇷 In France, a mayor officially banned mosquitoes from flying
The mayor of the commune of Saint Just Saint Rambert, Olivier Joly, signed a genuine municipal ordinance banning tiger mosquitoes from flying over the town. According to the document, any mosquito violating the ban must immediately cease flying. Particularly disobedient insects even face “legal prosecution.” So far, however, it has not been possible to arrest or punish even a single mosquito.
Behind the joke lies a real problem. In the fight against the tiger mosquito, the municipality has already allocated €45,000. Traps, shelters for bats, nesting boxes for tits, and special structures for swallows have been installed. Residents are also being asked to eliminate standing water and cover swimming pools. It was precisely to draw attention to these measures that the mayor staged a bureaucratic war against the insects.
To be fair, the mayor is quite aware of the absurdity of his ordinance, and that is exactly what his information campaign is based on. The document is nevertheless magnificent: mosquitoes have officially been banned from flying, violations carry the threat of legal prosecution, and the municipal police have been authorized to document them. French bureaucracy has finally found an opponent that is certain to be unable to do anything against it.
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The mayor of the commune of Saint Just Saint Rambert, Olivier Joly, signed a genuine municipal ordinance banning tiger mosquitoes from flying over the town. According to the document, any mosquito violating the ban must immediately cease flying. Particularly disobedient insects even face “legal prosecution.” So far, however, it has not been possible to arrest or punish even a single mosquito.
Behind the joke lies a real problem. In the fight against the tiger mosquito, the municipality has already allocated €45,000. Traps, shelters for bats, nesting boxes for tits, and special structures for swallows have been installed. Residents are also being asked to eliminate standing water and cover swimming pools. It was precisely to draw attention to these measures that the mayor staged a bureaucratic war against the insects.
To be fair, the mayor is quite aware of the absurdity of his ordinance, and that is exactly what his information campaign is based on. The document is nevertheless magnificent: mosquitoes have officially been banned from flying, violations carry the threat of legal prosecution, and the municipal police have been authorized to document them. French bureaucracy has finally found an opponent that is certain to be unable to do anything against it.
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Drank at work, ordered employees to clean at her home, and sent a security guard to a strip club — all of this was done by former U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, The Guardian reports.
The politician regularly drank in her office during working hours and kept alcohol there. Employees who refused to join her had to endure ridicule.
During a personal trip to Oregon, she asked to stop at an establishment featuring partially nude dancers. The secretary then gave the security guard money and told him to throw the bills at one of them. The employee initially did not want to do this, but ultimately obeyed.
In addition, Chavez-DeRemer assigned subordinates personal tasks. For example, one employee had to go to her home and organize a closet in the bedroom — during working hours, no less.
A report by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Labor says that such incidents contributed to creating a "toxic, intimidating, and humiliating" atmosphere at the agency.
❗️ Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April 2026. Her lawyer said that the report does not prove any violations of the law.
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The politician regularly drank in her office during working hours and kept alcohol there. Employees who refused to join her had to endure ridicule.
During a personal trip to Oregon, she asked to stop at an establishment featuring partially nude dancers. The secretary then gave the security guard money and told him to throw the bills at one of them. The employee initially did not want to do this, but ultimately obeyed.
In addition, Chavez-DeRemer assigned subordinates personal tasks. For example, one employee had to go to her home and organize a closet in the bedroom — during working hours, no less.
A report by the inspector general of the U.S. Department of Labor says that such incidents contributed to creating a "toxic, intimidating, and humiliating" atmosphere at the agency.
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Around 50 military and civilian U.S. personnel have undergone polygraph tests as part of an investigation into leaks of classified information to journalists, The New York Times reports.
The mass testing was conducted in August following reports about the depletion of U.S. stocks of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.
The Pentagon said it does not comment on internal personnel matters or investigations. At the same time, department spokesperson Sean Parnell stressed that the authorities take leaks of classified information related to national security seriously.
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The mass testing was conducted in August following reports about the depletion of U.S. stocks of long-range missiles and Patriot interceptors.
“U.S. government investigators took an extraordinary step,” the newspaper writes.
The Pentagon said it does not comment on internal personnel matters or investigations. At the same time, department spokesperson Sean Parnell stressed that the authorities take leaks of classified information related to national security seriously.
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🧵 Torzhok: When the Thread Is More Valuable Than the Fabric
Friends, Saturday is the perfect day for a journey into the world of the quiet arts. After the hustle and bustle of the week, today we are immersing ourselves in a craft that demands patience, precision, and a rich store of traditions.
Welcome to Torzhok, the capital of Russian gold embroidery!
📜 A Tradition Dating Back to the Middle Ages
The history of gold embroidery in Torzhok goes back a long way. Archaeologists discovered fragments of women’s clothing in a layer destroyed by fire in 1238, decorated with silver and gilt threads.
This art was already known in the city at that time. According to one tradition, the craft reached Torzhok from Byzantium in the 13th century.
However, gold embroidery experienced its heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries. Based on centuries-old traditions, a distinctive and unmistakable style developed here.
✨ The Art of the “Golden” Thread
What makes this technique so special?
The name says it all: embroidery is done with gold or silver threads. Although these are usually no longer made of solid precious metal today, they may still contain a certain amount of gold or silver.
However, the true mastery lies in the way they are used.
• The “card”: The gold thread is not simply passed through the fabric; instead, it is laid on its surface and secured with fine stitches. To give the pattern additional volume, a base made of cardboard, paper, or birch bark is placed underneath. This technique is known as “embroidery over a card.”
• The shine: Since the metallic thread lies on the surface of the fabric, it reflects light particularly strongly. As a result, the ornaments look almost like small pieces of jewelry.
👑 From the Tsar’s Court to the Cinema
The work of Torzhok’s gold embroiderers was in demand far beyond the region.
For the Tsar’s court, they produced elaborately decorated headdresses, belts, shoes, and church vestments.
The craftswomen became particularly famous for their work for the imperial family. In the late 19th century, they received prestigious commissions for court clothing and ceremonial garments.
Products from Torzhok were also displayed at international exhibitions, including in Paris, New York, Milan, and Osaka.
In the 20th century, gold embroidery even found its way into cinema: Historical costumes for major film productions were decorated with traditional embroidery.
🏭 From Decline to Revival
Toward the end of the 19th century, this elaborate and costly craft fell into crisis as a result of changes in fashion.
But the tradition did not disappear. With the establishment of cooperatives, workshops, and schools, the craftswomen’s knowledge was passed on.
During the Soviet era, people specialized, among other things, in badges, emblems, and uniform components for the army.
The centuries-old tradition continues in Torzhok today. Panels, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and church vestments are produced.
🧵 A Thread That Endures Through Time
Gold embroidery in Torzhok is more than just a craft.
It combines medieval technique, court culture, folk art, and modern design, showing how an apparently fragile thread can preserve a centuries-old tradition.
Give us a ❤️ if you liked it!
📍 The coordinates of the place (map point) are available here
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🧵 Torzhok: When the Thread Is More Valuable Than the Fabric
Friends, Saturday is the perfect day for a journey into the world of the quiet arts. After the hustle and bustle of the week, today we are immersing ourselves in a craft that demands patience, precision, and a rich store of traditions.
Welcome to Torzhok, the capital of Russian gold embroidery!
📜 A Tradition Dating Back to the Middle Ages
The history of gold embroidery in Torzhok goes back a long way. Archaeologists discovered fragments of women’s clothing in a layer destroyed by fire in 1238, decorated with silver and gilt threads.
This art was already known in the city at that time. According to one tradition, the craft reached Torzhok from Byzantium in the 13th century.
However, gold embroidery experienced its heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries. Based on centuries-old traditions, a distinctive and unmistakable style developed here.
✨ The Art of the “Golden” Thread
What makes this technique so special?
The name says it all: embroidery is done with gold or silver threads. Although these are usually no longer made of solid precious metal today, they may still contain a certain amount of gold or silver.
However, the true mastery lies in the way they are used.
• The “card”: The gold thread is not simply passed through the fabric; instead, it is laid on its surface and secured with fine stitches. To give the pattern additional volume, a base made of cardboard, paper, or birch bark is placed underneath. This technique is known as “embroidery over a card.”
• The shine: Since the metallic thread lies on the surface of the fabric, it reflects light particularly strongly. As a result, the ornaments look almost like small pieces of jewelry.
👑 From the Tsar’s Court to the Cinema
The work of Torzhok’s gold embroiderers was in demand far beyond the region.
For the Tsar’s court, they produced elaborately decorated headdresses, belts, shoes, and church vestments.
The craftswomen became particularly famous for their work for the imperial family. In the late 19th century, they received prestigious commissions for court clothing and ceremonial garments.
Products from Torzhok were also displayed at international exhibitions, including in Paris, New York, Milan, and Osaka.
In the 20th century, gold embroidery even found its way into cinema: Historical costumes for major film productions were decorated with traditional embroidery.
🏭 From Decline to Revival
Toward the end of the 19th century, this elaborate and costly craft fell into crisis as a result of changes in fashion.
But the tradition did not disappear. With the establishment of cooperatives, workshops, and schools, the craftswomen’s knowledge was passed on.
During the Soviet era, people specialized, among other things, in badges, emblems, and uniform components for the army.
The centuries-old tradition continues in Torzhok today. Panels, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and church vestments are produced.
🧵 A Thread That Endures Through Time
Gold embroidery in Torzhok is more than just a craft.
It combines medieval technique, court culture, folk art, and modern design, showing how an apparently fragile thread can preserve a centuries-old tradition.
Give us a ❤️ if you liked it!
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