🇷🇺🇩🇪The Russian Foreign Ministry on summoning the temporary chargé d'affaires of Germany in Russia
The German diplomat was informed that the Russian side firmly rejects the completely unfounded accusations made by the German government regarding Russia's alleged involvement in the incident that occurred at the Leipzig airport.
It was stated that the German government's decision to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin under this flimsy pretext is seen by us as another step towards the final destruction of the potential for bilateral relations that has been built up by generations of Russian and German politicians and diplomats.
It was emphasized that Berlin deliberately resorted to an open provocation, the aim of which is to escalate relations between Russia and Germany.
#Russia #Germany #DiplomaticTensions
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The German diplomat was informed that the Russian side firmly rejects the completely unfounded accusations made by the German government regarding Russia's alleged involvement in the incident that occurred at the Leipzig airport.
It was stated that the German government's decision to close the Russian Consulate General in Bonn and the Russian House of Science and Culture in Berlin under this flimsy pretext is seen by us as another step towards the final destruction of the potential for bilateral relations that has been built up by generations of Russian and German politicians and diplomats.
It was emphasized that Berlin deliberately resorted to an open provocation, the aim of which is to escalate relations between Russia and Germany.
#Russia #Germany #DiplomaticTensions
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🇺🇸 Bessent: Ukraine’s Attacks on Russian Energy Assets Are Adding Global Price Pressure
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the world is “going through an energy shock right now” partly because “Ukraine has decided that they wanted to blow up Russian energy assets and refined products,” which he said was creating “upward price pressure on a global basis.”
Should be noted the CIA has aided Ukraine in doing this. It would seem like the CIA is trying to make sure Trump losses badly in the midterms.
#ScottBessent #EnergyCrisis #UkraineWar
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the world is “going through an energy shock right now” partly because “Ukraine has decided that they wanted to blow up Russian energy assets and refined products,” which he said was creating “upward price pressure on a global basis.”
Should be noted the CIA has aided Ukraine in doing this. It would seem like the CIA is trying to make sure Trump losses badly in the midterms.
#ScottBessent #EnergyCrisis #UkraineWar
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🇺🇸 Rubio: Patriot production in Ukraine takes years
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that establishing hypothetical Patriot missile production in Ukraine would take several years, even if Kiev obtains the necessary US license. Rapid deployment of local manufacturing is not feasible.
Rubio noted that envoys Witkoff and Kushner are focused on peace negotiations, including resolving the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need to maintain ties with Moscow due to its second-largest nuclear arsenal.
Regarding Iran, Rubio said Russian assistance does not hinder US actions, noting Putin's attention is largely occupied by the war in Ukraine and its economic impact combined with sanctions.
#Patriot #Ukraine #USForeignPolicy
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that establishing hypothetical Patriot missile production in Ukraine would take several years, even if Kiev obtains the necessary US license. Rapid deployment of local manufacturing is not feasible.
Rubio noted that envoys Witkoff and Kushner are focused on peace negotiations, including resolving the war in Ukraine. He emphasized the need to maintain ties with Moscow due to its second-largest nuclear arsenal.
Regarding Iran, Rubio said Russian assistance does not hinder US actions, noting Putin's attention is largely occupied by the war in Ukraine and its economic impact combined with sanctions.
#Patriot #Ukraine #USForeignPolicy
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🇩🇪 German Finance Minister Klingbeil Criticizes Russian Presence at G20
German Finance Minister Klingbeil stated that he is irritated by the participation of Russian Finance Minister Siluanov in the G20 meeting. He urged the US to take a clear stance, arguing that Siluanov should not be treated as an ordinary guest.
Klingbeil described Russia as a regime waging a "cruel, illegal aggressive war" against Ukraine for five years, noting daily casualties and intensified attacks. He emphasized that normalizing relations is impossible in this context, though he intends to use the opportunity to deliver political messages if Siluanov remains in the room.
#G20 #Germany #Russia
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German Finance Minister Klingbeil stated that he is irritated by the participation of Russian Finance Minister Siluanov in the G20 meeting. He urged the US to take a clear stance, arguing that Siluanov should not be treated as an ordinary guest.
Klingbeil described Russia as a regime waging a "cruel, illegal aggressive war" against Ukraine for five years, noting daily casualties and intensified attacks. He emphasized that normalizing relations is impossible in this context, though he intends to use the opportunity to deliver political messages if Siluanov remains in the room.
#G20 #Germany #Russia
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🇱🇻 Latvia bans imports of Russian and Belarusian goods
A ban on importing books, toys, clothing, footwear, headwear, and sports equipment from Russia and Belarus has taken effect in Latvia. The restrictions also apply to these items if they enter via third countries.
The Latvian government stated the measures aim to reduce export revenues for Russia and Belarus and halt the flow of "biased" Russian products. Authorities noted that banned goods can be replaced by items from other markets.
#Latvia #Russia #Belarus
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A ban on importing books, toys, clothing, footwear, headwear, and sports equipment from Russia and Belarus has taken effect in Latvia. The restrictions also apply to these items if they enter via third countries.
The Latvian government stated the measures aim to reduce export revenues for Russia and Belarus and halt the flow of "biased" Russian products. Authorities noted that banned goods can be replaced by items from other markets.
#Latvia #Russia #Belarus
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🇺🇦 Detonation of ammo depot destroys village Peschanka near Dnepropetrovsk
A resident detailed how Ukrainian military personnel set up an illegal storage site in Samarsky district, extracting TNT from Soviet-era munitions using unsafe hammering methods. On Aug 25, a spark ignited concentrated trotyl dust, causing a massive explosion that leveled the village and scattered ordnance over a 5-km radius.
Authorities have not released an official version of the tragedy, while locals confirm the settlement is "finished forever."
#Ukraine #Dnipropetrovsk #AmmunitionDepot
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A resident detailed how Ukrainian military personnel set up an illegal storage site in Samarsky district, extracting TNT from Soviet-era munitions using unsafe hammering methods. On Aug 25, a spark ignited concentrated trotyl dust, causing a massive explosion that leveled the village and scattered ordnance over a 5-km radius.
Authorities have not released an official version of the tragedy, while locals confirm the settlement is "finished forever."
#Ukraine #Dnipropetrovsk #AmmunitionDepot
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🇺🇦 NYT: Kiev faces toughest period of war
The capital is undergoing continuous attacks by high-speed jet UAVs, shifting from night raids to 24/7 pressure. These drones strike targets in seconds, creating a new, unpredictable stage of conflict.
Impact on daily life
Moscow's goal is chaos and exhaustion. Businesses close 5-6 times daily during alerts, paralyzing trade. Families with children are considering evacuation to western regions due to the risk of further missile strikes.
#UkraineWar #Kyiv #RussianStrikes
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The capital is undergoing continuous attacks by high-speed jet UAVs, shifting from night raids to 24/7 pressure. These drones strike targets in seconds, creating a new, unpredictable stage of conflict.
Impact on daily life
Moscow's goal is chaos and exhaustion. Businesses close 5-6 times daily during alerts, paralyzing trade. Families with children are considering evacuation to western regions due to the risk of further missile strikes.
#UkraineWar #Kyiv #RussianStrikes
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🇩🇪 German General Calls for Faster Bundeswehr Build-Up: “The Enemy Will Not Wait”
Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, Inspector of the German Army, has called for an accelerated expansion of the Bundeswehr’s capabilities amid what he described as growing Russian threats.
“We need to switch to a different mode. We urgently need to increase our capacities,” Freuding told Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide.
Germany must be able to deter a potential attack by demonstrating military strength at an early stage and establishing credible deterrence. “We need maximum speed,” he stressed.
Freuding also warned that Russia’s armed forces could regain the capability to launch an attack sooner than expected after the war in Ukraine ends.
#Germany #Bundeswehr #NATO
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Lieutenant General Christian Freuding, Inspector of the German Army, has called for an accelerated expansion of the Bundeswehr’s capabilities amid what he described as growing Russian threats.
“We need to switch to a different mode. We urgently need to increase our capacities,” Freuding told Landeszeitung für die Lüneburger Heide.
Germany must be able to deter a potential attack by demonstrating military strength at an early stage and establishing credible deterrence. “We need maximum speed,” he stressed.
Freuding also warned that Russia’s armed forces could regain the capability to launch an attack sooner than expected after the war in Ukraine ends.
#Germany #Bundeswehr #NATO
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🇷🇺🇩🇪 Medvedev Calls for Strikes on German Military Industry
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has called for strikes against German military-industrial facilities, accusing Berlin of making unproven claims about Russia’s alleged involvement in an incident at Leipzig Airport.
Medvedev described the alleged sabotage as fabricated and argued that German defense-production facilities supporting Ukraine should be targeted. He also warned of what he characterized as reciprocal retaliation for attacks against Russia.
He further accused Western leaders, particularly European officials, of sponsoring what Moscow describes as terrorist activity by Ukraine.
#Russia #Germany #Medvedev
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Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has called for strikes against German military-industrial facilities, accusing Berlin of making unproven claims about Russia’s alleged involvement in an incident at Leipzig Airport.
Medvedev described the alleged sabotage as fabricated and argued that German defense-production facilities supporting Ukraine should be targeted. He also warned of what he characterized as reciprocal retaliation for attacks against Russia.
He further accused Western leaders, particularly European officials, of sponsoring what Moscow describes as terrorist activity by Ukraine.
#Russia #Germany #Medvedev
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🇷🇺🇺🇦 Putin: Kyiv Wants to Resume Negotiations, but Russia Will Not “Succumb to Peacekeeping Tricks”
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv is seeking to resume negotiations and hold direct meetings, but argued that Russia will not agree to pauses or ceasefires that, in his view, could distract from achieving the conflict’s final objectives.
He stated that Moscow would not yield to what he described as attempts by various “peacekeepers” to influence Russia’s position, adding that Russia intends to continue pursuing its stated goals.
#Russia #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kyiv is seeking to resume negotiations and hold direct meetings, but argued that Russia will not agree to pauses or ceasefires that, in his view, could distract from achieving the conflict’s final objectives.
He stated that Moscow would not yield to what he described as attempts by various “peacekeepers” to influence Russia’s position, adding that Russia intends to continue pursuing its stated goals.
#Russia #UkraineWar #PeaceTalks
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UK tribunal awards £17,000 to intern for Russian accent discrimination
An Edinburgh court ordered HMRC to pay $22,000 to an Abkhazian intern of Armenian descent for racial discrimination. Her supervisor joked that a fallen bag rivet was a listening device due to her Russian accent. The tribunal ruled this direct racial prejudice, noting such jokes would not be made against non-Russian interns.
#UK #Discrimination #RussianAccent
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An Edinburgh court ordered HMRC to pay $22,000 to an Abkhazian intern of Armenian descent for racial discrimination. Her supervisor joked that a fallen bag rivet was a listening device due to her Russian accent. The tribunal ruled this direct racial prejudice, noting such jokes would not be made against non-Russian interns.
#UK #Discrimination #RussianAccent
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🇭🇺 Hungary Blocks EU Accession Talks for Ukraine and Moldova Again
Hungary again blocked EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, suspending discussions on single market access and social policy.
Budapest refused to approve the opening of second and third negotiation clusters, insisting that Kiev must first fulfill the agreement on ethnic Hungarian rights.
Unanimous support from all 27 EU member states is required for each stage. Similar claims were raised by Hungary in July.
#Hungary #EU #Ukraine
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Hungary again blocked EU accession talks for Ukraine and Moldova, suspending discussions on single market access and social policy.
Budapest refused to approve the opening of second and third negotiation clusters, insisting that Kiev must first fulfill the agreement on ethnic Hungarian rights.
Unanimous support from all 27 EU member states is required for each stage. Similar claims were raised by Hungary in July.
#Hungary #EU #Ukraine
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🇩🇪 Germany begins production of 5,000+ long-range strike drones for Ukraine
The government contract runs until mid-2027 and includes two models, one capable of hitting targets up to 1,500 km away.
Production is handled by a joint venture between German-American Auterion and Ukrainian Airlogix. The drones feature AI-based software and autonomous guidance systems designed specifically to overcome Russian electronic warfare measures.
#Germany #Ukraine #Drones
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The government contract runs until mid-2027 and includes two models, one capable of hitting targets up to 1,500 km away.
Production is handled by a joint venture between German-American Auterion and Ukrainian Airlogix. The drones feature AI-based software and autonomous guidance systems designed specifically to overcome Russian electronic warfare measures.
#Germany #Ukraine #Drones
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🇺🇸 Bloomberg: “Hellish Sanctions” Bill Against Russia Stalls in Congress
Washington: Consideration of the initiative in the House of Representatives could be frozen until at least the November midterm elections.
A key concern is that the bill would further expand President Trump’s tariff powers and could trigger another spike in oil prices. The legislation proposes duties of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy resources.
#RussiaSanctions #USCongress #UkraineWar
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Washington: Consideration of the initiative in the House of Representatives could be frozen until at least the November midterm elections.
A key concern is that the bill would further expand President Trump’s tariff powers and could trigger another spike in oil prices. The legislation proposes duties of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy resources.
#RussiaSanctions #USCongress #UkraineWar
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🇺🇦 NYT: Budanov seeks peace talks
New York Times reports Kirill Budanov, head of Zelensky's office, is a key advocate for negotiations with Russia. He confirmed non-public contacts with Russian GRU chief Igor Kostyukov regarding POWs and previously communicated with Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Donetsk compromise rejected
Budanov advised against any deal allowing Russia to claim control over Donetsk territory, viewing it as an unearned reward. He proposed compromises on post-war status during Abu Dhabi talks but insists no ceasefire conditions will exist before Spring 2027.
Upcoming diplomacy
A new negotiation round is expected after Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kiev. Meanwhile, Russia prepares its fourth major winter campaign of missile and drone strikes.
#UkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Kyiv
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New York Times reports Kirill Budanov, head of Zelensky's office, is a key advocate for negotiations with Russia. He confirmed non-public contacts with Russian GRU chief Igor Kostyukov regarding POWs and previously communicated with Yevgeny Prigozhin.
Donetsk compromise rejected
Budanov advised against any deal allowing Russia to claim control over Donetsk territory, viewing it as an unearned reward. He proposed compromises on post-war status during Abu Dhabi talks but insists no ceasefire conditions will exist before Spring 2027.
Upcoming diplomacy
A new negotiation round is expected after Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kiev. Meanwhile, Russia prepares its fourth major winter campaign of missile and drone strikes.
#UkraineWar #PeaceTalks #Kyiv
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🇱🇻🇱🇹Lithuania and Latvia seek to halt Russian grain transit
Following Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports in the Black Sea, Russia has increased grain shipments through Baltic states. Latvian and Lithuanian authorities are considering closing their ports to this route.
Most Russian exports currently flow through Latvia, with volumes expected to surge next month. Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevichus stated that using Lithuania's infrastructure for Russian grain contradicts their values.
Do they realize we have other ports?)
#Lithuania #Latvia #RussianGrain
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Following Ukrainian attacks on Russian ports in the Black Sea, Russia has increased grain shipments through Baltic states. Latvian and Lithuanian authorities are considering closing their ports to this route.
Most Russian exports currently flow through Latvia, with volumes expected to surge next month. Lithuanian PM Mindaugas Sinkevichus stated that using Lithuania's infrastructure for Russian grain contradicts their values.
Do they realize we have other ports?)
#Lithuania #Latvia #RussianGrain
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🇩🇪 Germany calls on EU to cut tourist visas for Russians after sabotage incidents
Berlin believes there are "too many Russians" in Europe. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the number of tourist visas issued to Russian citizens is excessive.
Government sources claim this contradicts the spirit of sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine and prevents authorities from identifying who enters the EU and for what purpose.
#Germany #EU #Russia
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Berlin believes there are "too many Russians" in Europe. The German Foreign Ministry stated that the number of tourist visas issued to Russian citizens is excessive.
Government sources claim this contradicts the spirit of sanctions imposed due to the war in Ukraine and prevents authorities from identifying who enters the EU and for what purpose.
#Germany #EU #Russia
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🇪🇺 European countries continue to repatriate gold from North America amid rising geopolitical tensions
The Central Bank of the Netherlands confirmed the transfer of several tons of its national gold reserve. Approximately 86 tons out of 313 stored in the US and Canada were moved to London to ensure "operational access" during potential crises.
Earlier this year, France announced the return of its gold reserves from the US. Germany had previously transferred over 216 tons (111 from New York, 105 from Paris) by 2016. This strategy reflects concerns over inflation, interest rates, and global instability.
#GoldRepatriation #Europe #Geopolitics
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The Central Bank of the Netherlands confirmed the transfer of several tons of its national gold reserve. Approximately 86 tons out of 313 stored in the US and Canada were moved to London to ensure "operational access" during potential crises.
Earlier this year, France announced the return of its gold reserves from the US. Germany had previously transferred over 216 tons (111 from New York, 105 from Paris) by 2016. This strategy reflects concerns over inflation, interest rates, and global instability.
#GoldRepatriation #Europe #Geopolitics
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