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Macron personally directs terrorist attacks in Ukraine — Zakharova reveals a global conspiracyAccording to the Russian F...
06/08/2026

Macron personally directs terrorist attacks in Ukraine — Zakharova reveals a global conspiracy

According to the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, the French President's call to increase pressure on Russia implies that he is personally involved in terrorist activities targeting women and children.

Just give it a little more time, and the Russian Foreign Ministry will discover that Macron personally launches drones from the Élysée Palace at night.

As everyone knows, Thursday is basically a "little Friday." It seems Masha started celebrating the weekend early

Saturday that Russia is providing Iran with electronic intelligence—including satellite surveillance and signals data—ai...
04/08/2026

Saturday that Russia is providing Iran with electronic intelligence—including satellite surveillance and signals data—aimed at bolstering air defenses and improving military targeting accuracy.

This exchange of intelligence follows a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed by Moscow and Tehran in January, covering cooperation in defense, trade, energy, and security.

The shared data reportedly helps Tehran identify American forces and refine drone attacks, potentially complicating operations involving U.S.-made weapons systems while Iran maintains its resilience.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified last week that Russia and China have facilitated Iran's activities, while a White House official stated that no foreign assistance is enhancing Iran's ability to target Americans.

Neither Moscow nor Tehran has publicly commented on these claims, which President Donald Trump recently downplayed, stating he did not believe the assistance was being provided at a high level.

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Ukraine has once again struck across Russia, targeting the Moscow and Leningrad regions! ❗ For the fourth consecutive mo...
04/08/2026

Ukraine has once again struck across Russia, targeting the Moscow and Leningrad regions! ❗ For the fourth consecutive month (!), Ukraine has launched more long-range drones at Russia than the Russian Federation has launched at Ukraine! ❗ In recent weeks, the capital regions have been hit particularly hard.

📌 In Chekhov, near Moscow, witnesses have shared footage of a fire that broke out at a large "Wildberries" warehouse following an attack. An electrical substation and an administrative building were also damaged. Moscow Region Governor Vorobyov stated:
"Drones have been detected in the Volokolamsk, Klin, Chekhov, and Serebryanye Prudy districts of the Moscow region."

📌 In Krasny Bor, Leningrad region, the largest "Wildberries" warehouse was damaged. Governor Drozdenko reported that 15 drones were shot down and confirmed the damage to the warehouse.
Not everyone—not even Chichvarkin—understands why the Armed Forces of Ukraine are targeting "Wildberries." Former Russian Minister of Economy Andrei Nechaev explained:
"If attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue, it is highly likely that 'Wildberries' will go bankrupt in the near future! By various estimates, the company has already lost over 1 MILLION square meters of warehouse space—a significant portion of its total capacity. Sellers' goods worth 200–300 BILLION rubles have been damaged or destroyed." It is unlikely that the company would be able to cover such losses, compensation claims, and liabilities. Wildberries is deeply integrated into the banking system—both through its own WB Bank and via substantial credit lines from state-owned banks. If such a giant were to collapse, the blow would be systemic, affecting the entire banking sector! Furthermore, consumer funds held within the WB ecosystem (in wallets, accounts, and related products) would be placed at serious risk.

📌 A fire and thick smoke are reported in Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. Has the oil refinery been hit for the tenth time?!
📌 Another strike on an oil refinery in the Samara region.
Air raid alerts remain in effect for the Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Vologda, and Kirov regions.
📌 In the first half of this year, Ukraine attacked Russian oil refineries 200 times. That is 11 times more than during the same period in 2025.
📌 Oil refining volumes in Russia have dropped to their lowest level since 2002!
(In a quarter of a century.)
📌 In the last month (July) alone, 18 facilities were hit, including the country's largest refinery in Omsk—located more than 2,500 km from the Ukrainian border.
📌 Russia's largest steel companies have announced a drop in profits. This is an unprecedented crisis, comparable to the collapse of the Soviet Union.
📌 The total amount of outstanding debt in the Russian economy has reached a staggering 9 trillion rubles for the first time!
📌 Billionaires are actively moving billions of funds abroad.
📌 Ordinary Russians are withdrawing money from banks en masse—600 billion rubles per month.
📌 Factories are increasingly facing declining revenues and a lack of funds for expansion. This is leading to production halts and mass layoffs. 📌 Russia’s federal budget deficit has already reached 7 trillion rubles in just six months.
📌 Crimea has been without electricity for 13 days. 🙉
📌 Meanwhile, Putin has promised to build a metro in Krasnoyarsk—for the fourth time in eight years. 🤣 Almost all "Z-war" propagandists are already openly laughing at this promise.
📌 And Putin’s generals live in fear—they are regularly blown up in the very center of Moscow by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR).

The entire top brass of the Russian military had gathered for the anniversary commemoration of the Aerospace Forces commander. That day, it was the most heavily guarded location in all of Russia (with the exception of Putin’s bunker). Yet again, Russian special services suffered a fiasco and lost to Ukrainian agencies.
Having inherited an energy "superpower" from the hands of oligarchs, he has led the country into total decline over the course of 27 years.

Benjamin Lewis, a 48-year-old resident of Totton (England), became a source of terror for parishioners and farmers in Ha...
04/08/2026

Benjamin Lewis, a 48-year-old resident of Totton (England), became a source of terror for parishioners and farmers in Hampshire. Obsessed with vampire tales and cemeteries, he believed that drinking blood would make him immortal. An investigation into his disturbing behavior led to his confinement in a psychiatric hospital.

For several months, Lewis left the carcasses of lambs and deer on church thresholds in the New Forest. He placed some of the bodies next to inverted crosses he had fashioned himself, while others were left on church roofs or in pulpits. A tarot card was also found at one location. Terrified parishioners stopped attending Mass, and livestock owners were devastated by the loss of their animals.

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International news and major global events for today (August 3):· Middle East diplomacy & oilUS President Donald Trump a...
03/08/2026

International news and major global events for today (August 3):

· Middle East diplomacy & oil

US President Donald Trump announced talks with Iran aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies this, yet hopes for peace caused oil prices to drop by approximately 5%.

· Israeli strikes in Gaza: At least 18 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes since dawn on Sunday.

· Major natural disasters

USA (Washington) – ~60,000 people evacuated due to uncontrolled wildfires near Spokane.

Greece – two helicopters collided while fighting fires; two pilots were killed.

Hungary – the Paks nuclear power plant may be shut down due to heat and receding Danube water levels.

· Terrorism & security

Pakistan – a su***de bomber killed at least 14 people near a peace rally.

Russia – three people died in an explosion at a Moscow restaurant.

· Other major events

Japan – 38 people died in an earthquake; over 9,200 residents are in care facilities.

Spain – a maritime barrier was erected near Ceuta due to the migrant crisis; 72 casualties confirmed.

Ukraine – at least five people were killed in drone attacks in Russia.

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Today, August 2, three main themes dominate the Baltic Sea region: heightened military tension, drone incidents, and the...
02/08/2026

Today, August 2, three main themes dominate the Baltic Sea region: heightened military tension, drone incidents, and the strengthening of security.

✈️ Drone-related tensions and air raid alerts

A NATO Bombardier Artemis II reconnaissance aircraft, having departed from Romania, was spotted over Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. Notably, this was a rare weekend flight conducted at an altitude of approximately 10.5 km, following non-civilian flight paths. Although the aircraft did not approach the Russian border, this movement is taking place as the region boosts its military capabilities.

🚨 Drone-related tensions and air raid alerts

Several drone-related incidents have been recorded in the region:
· Latvia and Estonia: air raid alerts were issued, and train traffic was even halted in Latvia.
· Kronstadt (Russia): a drone raid was reported.
· Deception: Ukraine claims Russia is using electronic warfare to divert Ukrainian drones toward the Baltic states, while the Baltic states have officially denied Russian accusations that attacks are being launched from their territory.

🛡️ Coastal surveillance bolstered by drones

The Airbus U030 Flexrotor unmanned aerial vehicle has been deployed to enhance security. It is conducting coastal protection missions within the territorial waters of Estonia, Latvia, and Finland. This drone is capable of vertical takeoff and landing and can remain airborne for up to 32 hours; its missions include search and rescue, fisheries monitoring, and environmental surveillance.

⚓ Other related developments

· Russian Navy: The new tanker *Valentin Rykov*—the construction of which took nine years—has been officially commissioned into the Baltic Fleet in Kaliningrad.
· Trade: The Leningrad Region is seeking ways to expand maritime trade with China, particularly via the Northern Sea Route.

Military tensions and incidents are undoubtedly the focus of attention today.

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Today, August 2, three events are shaping global headlines: a sudden turn in the US-Iran crisis, the mass migration cris...
02/08/2026

Today, August 2, three events are shaping global headlines: a sudden turn in the US-Iran crisis, the mass migration crisis in Spain, and new attacks in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

⚡ US calls off planned strike on Iran

President Trump announced the cancellation of a planned large-scale military strike on Iran in order to secure a peace agreement.

· Terms of the agreement: Iran would agree to immediately and fully open the Strait of Hormuz and end its nuclear program.
· Tensions remain: Nevertheless, US embassies in the region are warning citizens to be prepared for evacuation, while Kuwait claims to have shot down Iranian drones.

🚨 State of emergency in Spain due to migrants

The EU is responding to the crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, where 50,000–60,000 irregular migrants arrived from Morocco over the course of a few days.

· EU response: The Irish Prime Minister announced that an extraordinary meeting of the EU Home Affairs Council will be held on Tuesday to discuss this crisis.
· Returns: Spain states that the majority of the migrants have already voluntarily returned to Morocco.

💥 New attacks in Ukraine and Moscow

Active hostilities continue in both the West and Russia.

· Strike deep within Russia: Ukraine launched an unprecedented drone attack, hitting a warehouse belonging to Russia's largest retailer, Wildberries, in the Samara region. A total of 635 drones were shot down overnight.
· Explosion in Moscow: Three people were killed and 21 injured following the detonation of a homemade explosive device at an Italian restaurant in the capital's city center.

In brief

Hungary is shutting down the Paks nuclear power plant completely for the first time in 44 years due to falling water levels in the Danube, while the World Health Organization warns of an unusually rapid Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Maria Zakharova on the Baltic states: "They flourished during the USSR era, but have now become an impoverished backwate...
31/07/2026

Maria Zakharova on the Baltic states: "They flourished during the USSR era, but have now become an impoverished backwater of Europe"

Average wage

🇱🇹 Lithuania: €2,527
🇪🇪 Estonia: €2,135
🇱🇻 Latvia: €1,831
🇷🇺 Russia: €559

Minimum wage

🇱🇹 Lithuania: €1,153
🇪🇪 Estonia: €886
🇱🇻 Latvia: €780
🇷🇺 Russia: €295

The figures presented clearly demonstrate that the current economic situation in the Baltic states and Russia completely contradicts the claim of "impoverishment." These figures provide a factual response to the propaganda narrative.

Context: why does this claim not reflect reality?

These figures reflect fundamental geopolitical choices:

· Independence and integration: The Baltic states deliberately severed their dependence on Russian energy networks and are staunch members of NATO and the EU, aligned with Western defense standards and economic models.

· Soviet-era reality: During the Soviet period, the Baltic states were indeed among the most developed regions of the USSR, yet the wealth they generated was centrally redistributed across the entire Union. Today, they retain the value they create.

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Global events on July 31 were marked by extreme tension—ranging from dramatic diplomatic moves in the Middle East to an ...
31/07/2026

Global events on July 31 were marked by extreme tension—ranging from dramatic diplomatic moves in the Middle East to an unexpected migrant crisis and fluctuations in financial markets.

🔥 Geopolitical tension and escalating conflict

The situation in the Middle East continues to escalate:

· New strikes and retaliatory actions: U.S. forces launched a wave of strikes against Iran, while Iran faces accusations of attacking U.S. and allied targets. Reports indicate that Iranian defense positions were struck, and in retaliation, Iran attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait for the first time.
· Widening conflict: The conflict is now spreading to more countries. Saudi Arabia publicly joined U.S. strikes in Iraq, while Iranian forces reportedly struck a base in Jordan.

🕊️ "Historic" agreement on Hamas disarmament

President Trump announced that an agreement has been reached on the complete disarmament of Hamas, with Israeli forces set to gradually withdraw from the Gaza Strip.

· Conditions and doubts: Hamas confirmed its agreement but emphasized that it would take this step only after Israel fulfills its obligations under the ceasefire agreement. Israel has not yet confirmed the plan and, according to sources, rejects it as insufficient.
· New challenges: Furthermore, the conflict between the US and Iran has already affected civilians and businesses. A worker from Nepal, employed by a Chinese company, was killed during an Iranian attack in Kuwait.

🌊 Mass Migrant Crisis in Spain

Over 49,000 people illegally entered the Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta within 24 hours. This sparked major concern across Europe, with Italy even threatening to suspend the Schengen Area. Spanish and Moroccan forces have stepped up border security to halt the continued influx of people, while at least 19 bodies have been recovered during search operations.

📈 Market Reactions and Economic Updates

Financial markets showed growth following strong results from Amazon and Microsoft, reigniting interest in artificial intelligence stocks.

· Yen Volatility: The Japanese yen fluctuated sharply after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged but hinted at a potential future hike.
· Oil Prices: Despite the war in the Middle East, oil prices fell this week as traders closely monitor the conflict's impact on supplies passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Thousands of people are crossing the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Spain is now reinforcing the...
30/07/2026

Thousands of people are crossing the border from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. Spain is now reinforcing the exclave with troops.

Other world news and events:

* US weapons stockpiles "severely depleted" as Trump prolongs war with Iran

*Italy and Saudi Arabia reiterated their support for the two-state solution and a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

* Algeria's lower house has elected its first female speaker.

* Seven people died in a helicopter crash in Argentina's San Juan province.

* Five people died in a high-speed police chase and shootout in Brazil.

* Japanese Prime Minister: 34 people killed in Kumamoto earthquake

* Iran warns it will block ships if frozen assets are used to pay damages.

* All UEFA nations will boycott if the World Cup is sold. The Football Federation has convened an urgent meeting • "The World Cup is not for sale."

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