Unable to respond to permission to fire long-range Western missiles at Russian territory, Russia has resorted to attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Ukraine and hybrid tactics. There is no doubt that Russia is behind the damage to the Finland/Germany and
1/13 Lithuania/Sweden submarine cables at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. A Danish military vessel recently stopped Chinese flagged bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 suspected of sabotaging the cables. According to Russian federal port records, the ship was captained by a Russian citizen
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North Korea has sent Col. Gen. Kim Yong-bok to lead North Korean troops in Russia, a top North Korean military official who often serves as Kim Jong-un’s lieutenant. Col. Gen. Kim Yong-bok has rarely been seen — or even mentioned — in public. His role leading North Korean
1/9 special forces required him to keep a low profile to protect his identity. But he is now a very public figure. He is the top North Korean military official in Russia, where more than 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to help Moscow push out Ukrainian forces
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Apparently, the US is lifting restrictions on the use of ATACMS on Russian territory. It seems that the introduction of North Korean troops into Ukraine and the latest massive Russian attack on Ukrainian infrastructure on the night of November 17 could have influenced this
1/15 decision. Despite the fact that this is a very belated decision, since Russia has already withdrawn most of its targets from the ATACMS missile strike zone, this decision will expand Ukraine's capabilities. This decision has caused a negative reaction not only from Russian
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After the pro-Kremlin Georgian Dream party won the elections in Georgia, the Kremlin began to implement a plan to integrate the unrecognized republics of Abkhazia and North Ossetia into Russia. However, it did not work out. After the local authorities in Abkhazia announced
1/7 an investment agreement with Russia, residents of the unrecognized republic took to the streets and seized the local government. Protesters surrounded the complex of government buildings and demanded the resignation of the head of the self-proclaimed republic, Aslan Bzhania.
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Despite Russia amassing an estimated 50,000 troops in the Kursk region, according to intelligence reports, and Putin's order to return the Kursk region to Russian control before Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025, the Russian counteroffensive is stalling. Putin hopes
1/13 that Trump's arrival will freeze the conflict and he wants a stronger position in the "peace talks" if they take place. South Korean intelligence reports that Russia has deployed South Korean soldiers to the battle in the Kursk region. Russia has also received 170mm M-1978
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We should expect the imminent dismissal of Elvira Nabiullina and another increase in the key rate in December. The measures taken by the Central Bank since the beginning of the war served only to postpone the economic crisis that Russia is plunging into. However, it is
1/11 The real rate is even higher. Many have seen photos of butter in a thieves-proof box. Due to the increase in the rate, companies prefer to increase funds in bank accounts and deposits instead of investing them in the economy. Short-term deposits have become popular.
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1/10 The carrot and stick strategy: If Trump truly desires a fair and enduring peace in Ukraine, he must create incentives that encourage Putin to engage in negotiations. This will involve issuing threats. Analysis by @joni_askola 2/10 Individuals who grasp the fundamentals of negotiation realize that you shouldn't concede anything or offer free leverage to the other side before negotiations start. Additionally, successful negotiations depend on the other side's willingness to participate.

If Ukraine is forced to give up territory in exchange for peace, this could serve as a signal to China that it can try to seize Taiwan and then bargain with the West for it. Russia also perceives Trump's victory as the fact that the US is now under his control, and this is
1/13 largely an illusion, but now the efforts of the Russian propaganda machine will be turned towards Europe and we should expect an increase in Russia's attempts to split the European Union, countries and society as a whole. Most likely, there will be an increase in the
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After Trump's election victory, regardless of his further actions, Ukraine has no choice but to continue the fight for existence and independence. Russia is happy about Donald Trump's election and many hope that Trump will force Ukraine to negotiate and give up its
1/8 territories in exchange for peace. Russia wants a break to build up strength. Ukraine will continue to fight if the US reduces or completely stops aid, and here, first of all, the EU countries should really think about increasing their aid and rearming, but so far most
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Russia is suffering record losses and in October this figure was more than 41,000 people. If Russia continues to advance at this pace, the losses of Russian personnel by the end of December will exceed the total losses of the occupiers in 2022 and 2023.
1/7 It seems that Putin really counts on Trump's victory, hoping that he will stop aid and force Ukraine to negotiate on unfavorable terms for it. The Russians captured Selydove and are advancing on Pokrovsk. However, Russia has thrown all its forces and the problem with
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The participation of North Korean units on the Ukrainian front will not bring about major changes and they will probably suffer major losses, said Colonel Ants Kiviselg, commander of the Estonian Defense Forces Intelligence Center. However, in the Donetsk region,
1/16 Russian armed forces still hold the initiative and have forced the Ukrainian armed forces to gradually retreat, he added. "Unfortunately, there is nothing positive from the Ukrainian front line this week. The Russian Armed Forces still hold the initiative along the entire
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The Central Bank of Russia has raised the key rate to 21%. It is very difficult to run a profitable business with such a key rate. Production except for the military industry is stagnating. The military industry has also reached a plateau and Russia cannot increase
1/5 production. Elvira Nabiullina and Sergei Chemezov argue about who is to blame. Clouds are gathering over Nabiullina and she will most likely be fired in the near future. The next increase in the key rate should be expected before the end of the year. The Russian economy is
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Russians captured Selidovo. Russians, having entered the city, actively destroy the civilian population. The fall of Selydove is a story not only about Russian successes, but also about Ukraine's problems. Complaints about the command in the Pokrovsk direction come from
1/16 soldiers constantly. Here is a story about the construction of defensive structures, which was published in Telegram by one of the soldiers. "A post about building fortifications. I am (rank) and the commander (unit) of the State Special Transport Service of Ukraine. I was
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At the recent BRICS summit, Vladimir Putin said that the Ukrainian group of 2,000 soldiers in the Kursk region is surrounded and is now being destroyed. This is another lie of the Russian dictator. According to Deep State, Ukraine has controlled approximately 615 square
1/16 kilometers in this area so far and has lost about 40 square kilometers of territory previously considered under their control over the past 2 weeks. The publication classifies another 309 square kilometers as a gray zone. However, in the Kursk region, unlike other sections
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In order for Ukraine to receive an invitation to NATO, it remains to convince two countries. We are talking about the United States and Germany. This was reported by a source in the Office of the President of Ukraine. It is noted that after the support of the United States
1/6 and Germany, the majority of the Alliance members will also be inclined to the corresponding position. According to the source, it is now incorrect to talk about 7 alleged opponents of Ukraine's imminent accession to NATO. There is the following understanding
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Budanov said that North Korea asked Russia for weapons and an army in exchange. North Korea sent Russia missiles and troops to participate in the war against Ukraine. In exchange, Pyongyang invited Moscow to provide technology for tactical nuclear weapons. This was reported
1/8 by the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Kirill Budanov. North Korea does not donate its people or weapons to Russia for charitable purposes, the publication notes. The expansion of cooperation is the result of a mutual
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What is happening on the Ukrainian front. Russia continues to slowly advance at the expense of huge losses. There is progress in the Pokrovsk direction, which remains the main direction of the Russian offensive. The Russians captured Niu-York and are advancing further in
1/15 Nelipivka, as well as in Toretsk. The offensive is advancing in the areas of Kurakhove and Selydove. It seems that in the coming days the city will come under Russian control. This was inevitable from the moment Tsukuryne was captured. Together with the rapid surrender
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Georgia, which fell victim to a Russian attack in 2008, has finally returned to a pro-Russian course. Although President Zurabishvili is trying to salvage the situation, the former prime minister and his Georgian Dream party are embroiled in scandals on an almost daily
1/15 basis, such as Russia’s war against Ukraine or restrictions on the rights of the LGBT community. As Russia tries to fully regain political control over the Caucasus state, Russian spies have been monitoring the Georgian government and businesses in cyberspace for years,
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Sending North Korean troops to Ukraine could be a serious mistake for Putin for a number of reasons, one of which is the active position of South Korea. Seoul has declared its readiness to begin providing direct military assistance to Ukraine, including the supply of
1/12 artillery, tanks and other modern weapons. South Korea is one of the world's largest defense powers with a powerful military-industrial base, whose products are in demand all over the world. South Korea's decision to join the conflict could significantly change the balance
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The Verstka publication prepared a report from a recruitment point for contract service in Moscow and tried to find out why Russians are going to the trenches in the third year of the war. Who comes to sign a contract for the third year of the war and why? Who can be refused
1/39 and do the employees have the task of sending everyone who wants to go to war without exception? And finally, why are Russians still ready to fight and what makes them doubt this decision? The city authorities pay contract soldiers in Moscow almost two million rubles for
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1/12 The Polymarket Manipulation Scam: If Trump were to win, it could mark the end of US elections as we know them. He deceives and lies about everything, and he has now been caught manipulating betting markets! A true serial cheater! Take by @joni_askola 2/12 In the last two weeks, Trump's odds of winning the November election on Polymarket have surged, with bettors assigning him a 60% chance on Friday, while Harris stands at 40%. The candidates were tied at the start of October.