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Watching the Clash of Civilizations, the Fall of Russia and the U.S. Four decades of Foreign Policy & International Security, Intelligence, Crude Oil, Energy. Inside knowledge. All retired or not much.
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The answers are not shocking at all, if you know Russians. Sick people with twisted minds. Irreparable, incurable.
Latest data from the Russian statistical agency Rosstat on industrial production in Russia in January–September 2025: production of coke and petroleum products -0.5% year-on-year.
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So where did the shortage in many regions come from?
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Russia is using high-tech equipment secretly acquired from European, U.S. and Asian companies to protect its nuclear submarine fleet in the Arctic.
Russia secretly uses Western tech to shield nuclear subs
More than 50 suppliers, mostly European, provided sensitive components for a Russian surveillance system.
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Putin: “If long-range weapons are used to strike Russian territory, the response will be very serious, if not devastating.”

Strange he did not tell us about the legitimate right of Russia to launch strikes, including with any missiles, across the entire territory of Ukraine which it does regularly.
As soon as the US, Britain, and the EU announced new oil sanctions against Russia, Russian pipeline company Transneft announced that increase in Kazakh oil supplies to Germany via Russia to 2.5 million tons per year (by 0.7-1 million tons) is "realistic".
Just saying.
This is what Russia actively exported through oligarchs, not only Abramovich, and 'New Russians' - corruption, other crime. Now some things, by no means everything, are coming to light. But back then everyone loved Russian money and turned a blind eye to everything! And Londongrad exists to this day
A Chelsea Football Club's statement said that regulatory violations were reported to the Football Association during its 2022 takeover of the club. The new owners have pointed to their “unprecedented transparency” amid the improper conduct allegations.
Chelsea FC faces over six dozen charges for improper conduct under Abramovich’s ownership - ICIJ
The Football Association announced it is investigating payments routed through offshore companies that were uncovered as part of ICIJ’s Cyprus Confidential investigation.
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If Hungary does not comply with the rules that it is still required to comply with, should it not be punished? International Criminal Court?
What else could be expected from this traitor. Hungary will not enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Putin, FM Péter Szijjártó says. “We respectfully await President Putin. He is welcome to enter Hungary, hold successful talks, and return home. No coordination with anyone is needed.”
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Every American should be in front of the White House right now! 🌋 #LastStraw #KickThemOut #FelonAdmin

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"ICE AGENT SHOVES WOMAN TO GROUND IN COURTHOUSE" Not a single other cop stopped him!

U can see hundreds of these vids from 🇺🇸 every day! If they can do this in the public eye, imagine when no one's watching!

I don’t even have words anymore 😣 I am to sad & disgusted with all of this.

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A country of idiots, if it cannot prevent the destruction of National Historic Landmarks, even if they are only designated landmarks but not on the National Register (in D.C.: the White House, the United States Capitol, and the United States Supreme Court Building).
Btw, Putin quite frankly told Trump, knowing perfectly well how it would impress him, that he would destroy the whole of Ukraine if his conditions were not accepted. Trump couldn't think of anything to say in response that would make Putin think twice.
panic among the Russian population — but this will only arise when strikes on Russian cities begin.
That's all. Sanctions are not included in this list.
Negotiations before Putin is really scared? - Bullshit.
Could Putin change his position?
Maybe. If he is very frightened by something and begins to doubt his victory.
What could scare him?
Just a couple of things: painful defeats on the battlefield — but these will not happen without massive military aid to Ukraine; >>>
ANY refusal to accept Russia's conditions for the de facto surrender of Ukraine and Europe will be met with some sort of escalation. The "best way" is to strike the population. That's always happened before.
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Tomahawks do not scare Putin - Moscow has considered various scenarios. Fifty units to strike military and energy facilities will not stop the war. But the Tomahawk theme can be used to scare Trump with escalation. >>>
We once tried (unsuccessfully) to explain that for those who understand Putin's PSYCHOLOGY well, there is nothing surprising about his actions and plans; he is easily predictable, and it is quite easy to plan your own actions in relation to him. Alas...
What should we know now? >>>
Who the f_ forbids Ukraine striking Russian cities? Their names!
"Ordinary cities were under attack — mainly our energy infrastructure, but there were also many strikes on residential buildings." - Zelenskyy said.

As of now, it is known that 17 people have been injured. Six people, including two children, have unfortunately been killed.
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From today’s Russian papers: “There isn’t a single reason Moscow should agree to a ceasefire [in Ukraine].” Same paper accuses Trump of “intellectual laziness.” Another: “Everything we’ve seen suggests [Trump] is not ready to take tough measures against Russia.” #ReadingRussia
Russian paper accuses Donald Trump of "intellectual laziness"
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Russians understand this plan to arm Ukraine.
The more Ukrainian long-range missiles, the greater the Russian readiness to end the war.

We will talk to the Europeans, to the Americans about long-range missiles. The priority is air defense, of course.
and, for applications that will be submitted to the Historic Preservation Review Board or the Commission of Fine Arts for a public hearing, place notice of the application in the District of Columbia Register and on the website for the Historic Preservation Office.

Anyone?
Code of the District of Columbia
§ 6–1104. Demolitions.
(a) Before the Mayor may issue a permit to demolish an historic landmark or a building or structure in an historic district, the Mayor shall review the permit application in accordance with this section ...

code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/counci...
§ 6–1104. Demolitions. | D.C. Law Library
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