🇷🇺🤝🇺🇸Putin-Trump Phone Call: Here's What We Expect
There are several topics that almost certainly will be on the table:
🔸Territory and Land: Trump has indicated that the conversation will involve discussions about "land." Putin has clearly stated that Ukraine must give up its territorial claims on Crimea, Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye, and withdraw any troops it has in these regions. Main question is how far Trump is willing push Zelensky to make these territorial concessions.
🔸Power Plants: "There's a power plant involved, a very big power plant involved. Who is going to get the power plant, and who is going to get this and that," Trump told reporters on March 13 when asked about ceasefire talks. Trump didn't make clear what facility he was talking about, but he's probably alluding to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe.
🔸Asset Division: Trump has hinted at negotiations involving the "dividing up of certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia, which could include economic or infrastructural resources as part of a broader ceasefire or peace deal.
🔸Ceasefire Proposal: The Putin-Trump call follow a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine accepted the previous week. Putin did not completely rule out a temporary ceasefire, but set clear conditions -- no Western arms shipments to Ukraine, no mass conscription in Ukraine, remaining Ukrainian invaders in Kursk must choose between surrender and death.
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There are several topics that almost certainly will be on the table:
🔸Territory and Land: Trump has indicated that the conversation will involve discussions about "land." Putin has clearly stated that Ukraine must give up its territorial claims on Crimea, Donetsk, Lugansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye, and withdraw any troops it has in these regions. Main question is how far Trump is willing push Zelensky to make these territorial concessions.
🔸Power Plants: "There's a power plant involved, a very big power plant involved. Who is going to get the power plant, and who is going to get this and that," Trump told reporters on March 13 when asked about ceasefire talks. Trump didn't make clear what facility he was talking about, but he's probably alluding to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe.
🔸Asset Division: Trump has hinted at negotiations involving the "dividing up of certain assets" between Ukraine and Russia, which could include economic or infrastructural resources as part of a broader ceasefire or peace deal.
🔸Ceasefire Proposal: The Putin-Trump call follow a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire that Ukraine accepted the previous week. Putin did not completely rule out a temporary ceasefire, but set clear conditions -- no Western arms shipments to Ukraine, no mass conscription in Ukraine, remaining Ukrainian invaders in Kursk must choose between surrender and death.
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🚨🇮🇱 Israel's Coming Power Struggle
Former British diplomat Alastair Crooke exposed how Israel is fracturing along ethno-cultural and ideological lines in his recent article.
Here are the 10 key points of the situation in Israel:
🔸Mizrahi Jews (Jews of Middle Eastern ancestry) have seized political power, displacing the traditional Ashkenazi liberal-secular elite.
🔸Netanyahu and his allies blame the "Deep State" for undermining their agenda through negative media coverage and legal challenges. They describe the Israeli "Deep State" as consisting of a liberal cabal of judges, generals, and bureaucrats.
🔸Israeli right-wing accuses the Supreme Court of overreach since 2015, shifting power from elected officials to unelected judges.
🔸The core struggle is whether Israel will become a messianic Halacha (Jewish law-based) state or a democratic, secular one.
🔸Israeli right-wing rejects European liberalism, seeking to immerse Israel fully in Jewishness.
🔸October 7th attack shattered Israel’s traditional security paradigm of deterrence and exposed intelligence failures.
🔸Israeli right-wing now advocates for total, genocidal war against Palestinians, rejecting peace settlements or coexistence.
🔸Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich envision an apocalyptic "big war" to achieve goals like replacing Al-Aqsa Mosque with a Third Temple. Netanyahu aligns with this vision through his embrace of Greater Israel ideals.
🔸Trump’s transactional diplomacy may fail in addressing eschatological conflicts that prioritize religious revelation over rational negotiation.
🔸Threats of escalation may backfire with groups that welcome apocalyptic outcomes.
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Former British diplomat Alastair Crooke exposed how Israel is fracturing along ethno-cultural and ideological lines in his recent article.
Here are the 10 key points of the situation in Israel:
🔸Mizrahi Jews (Jews of Middle Eastern ancestry) have seized political power, displacing the traditional Ashkenazi liberal-secular elite.
🔸Netanyahu and his allies blame the "Deep State" for undermining their agenda through negative media coverage and legal challenges. They describe the Israeli "Deep State" as consisting of a liberal cabal of judges, generals, and bureaucrats.
🔸Israeli right-wing accuses the Supreme Court of overreach since 2015, shifting power from elected officials to unelected judges.
🔸The core struggle is whether Israel will become a messianic Halacha (Jewish law-based) state or a democratic, secular one.
🔸Israeli right-wing rejects European liberalism, seeking to immerse Israel fully in Jewishness.
🔸October 7th attack shattered Israel’s traditional security paradigm of deterrence and exposed intelligence failures.
🔸Israeli right-wing now advocates for total, genocidal war against Palestinians, rejecting peace settlements or coexistence.
🔸Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich envision an apocalyptic "big war" to achieve goals like replacing Al-Aqsa Mosque with a Third Temple. Netanyahu aligns with this vision through his embrace of Greater Israel ideals.
🔸Trump’s transactional diplomacy may fail in addressing eschatological conflicts that prioritize religious revelation over rational negotiation.
🔸Threats of escalation may backfire with groups that welcome apocalyptic outcomes.
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🚨🇮🇷🚀 Meet Iran's Iron Dome
Despite decades of sanctions, Iran is ready to protect its land with a sophisticated indigenous air defense network.
🔸358 MISSILE: A new versatile weapon that can serve as a Surface-to-air missile(SAM), loitering munition, cruise missile, or man-portable air-defense system
🔸The Raad-2: Neutralize aircrafts, drones, and missiles from a range of 50 to 80 km.
🔸Tabas & 3 Khordad Air Defense Systems: Detects flying, cruise, and stealth targets up to 350 km radius and altitudes up to 30 km.
🔸Dezful Air Defense System: Detects cruise missiles and drones from a range of 27 km.
🔸Seraj (light) Laser Air Defense System: Overheats the target, causing it to break down, by by emitting a high-energy photon beam.
🔸The Bavar-373: Its a long-range air defense system from 300Km. range. It's capable of taking out F-22s, F-35s, cruise missiles and choppers.
🔸Mersad-16: Can target drones and aircraft within a 60km radius.
🔸Sayyad: Can destroy three targets at the same time, effective against aircraft with 70km range.
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Despite decades of sanctions, Iran is ready to protect its land with a sophisticated indigenous air defense network.
🔸358 MISSILE: A new versatile weapon that can serve as a Surface-to-air missile(SAM), loitering munition, cruise missile, or man-portable air-defense system
🔸The Raad-2: Neutralize aircrafts, drones, and missiles from a range of 50 to 80 km.
🔸Tabas & 3 Khordad Air Defense Systems: Detects flying, cruise, and stealth targets up to 350 km radius and altitudes up to 30 km.
🔸Dezful Air Defense System: Detects cruise missiles and drones from a range of 27 km.
🔸Seraj (light) Laser Air Defense System: Overheats the target, causing it to break down, by by emitting a high-energy photon beam.
🔸The Bavar-373: Its a long-range air defense system from 300Km. range. It's capable of taking out F-22s, F-35s, cruise missiles and choppers.
🔸Mersad-16: Can target drones and aircraft within a 60km radius.
🔸Sayyad: Can destroy three targets at the same time, effective against aircraft with 70km range.
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🚨🇮🇷🇺🇸War With Iran: Trump's Economic Suicide Mission?
Professor Marandi warns that a U.S. attack on Iran would have catastrophic effects on the energy costs, particularly through disruptions in oil and gas prices and the heightened risks of transit through the Red Sea.
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Professor Marandi warns that a U.S. attack on Iran would have catastrophic effects on the energy costs, particularly through disruptions in oil and gas prices and the heightened risks of transit through the Red Sea.
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🇺🇸↪️🇷🇺American Companies BEGGING to Return to Russia
"There wont be any privileges or preferences for those who came back," affirmed President Putin, about the companies who are planning to return to Russia.
Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said "Many niches are occupied by our companies. Certainly, some American companies will return. We see great prospects in creating joint ventures."
Several Western companies which have left Russia have being bought or replaced for Russian companies for example:
🔸Coca-Cola = Dobri Cola
🔸McDonald's = Vkusno & Tochka
🔸Starbucks = Stars Coffee
🔸IKEA = Swed House
🔸Dunkin' = Donutto
🔸Bershka = Ecru
🔸Pull&Bear = DUB
🔸Zara = Maag
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"There wont be any privileges or preferences for those who came back," affirmed President Putin, about the companies who are planning to return to Russia.
Kirill Dmitriev, the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund said "Many niches are occupied by our companies. Certainly, some American companies will return. We see great prospects in creating joint ventures."
Several Western companies which have left Russia have being bought or replaced for Russian companies for example:
🔸Coca-Cola = Dobri Cola
🔸McDonald's = Vkusno & Tochka
🔸Starbucks = Stars Coffee
🔸IKEA = Swed House
🔸Dunkin' = Donutto
🔸Bershka = Ecru
🔸Pull&Bear = DUB
🔸Zara = Maag
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🚨🇺🇸JFK Files Reveal CIA's Rogue State: Schlesinger's Warning to Kennedy
The newly declassified JFK files uncover a chilling memo from Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Kennedy’s advisor, exposing the CIA as a “state within a state.” Schlesinger’s arguments for dismantling the agency reveal its unchecked power and disastrous covert operations.
🔸Independent Military Power: The CIA operated its own military and air force, often outnumbering US diplomats in key embassies.
🔸Rogue Foreign Policy: Covert operations in Iran, Cuba, and Guatemala shaped US foreign policy without presidential approval, undermining credibility.
🔸Bay of Pigs Disaster: The failed invasion of Cuba damaged the US’s global reputation and highlighted the CIA’s operational flaws.
🔸Encroachment on Allies: The CIA monopolized diplomatic contact with foreign leaders, including French political figures, bypassing State Department protocols.
The agency operated beyond oversight and accountability. Schlesinger’s memo the dangers of the deep state and a stark reminder of the perils of unchecked US intelligence power.
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The newly declassified JFK files uncover a chilling memo from Arthur Schlesinger Jr., Kennedy’s advisor, exposing the CIA as a “state within a state.” Schlesinger’s arguments for dismantling the agency reveal its unchecked power and disastrous covert operations.
🔸Independent Military Power: The CIA operated its own military and air force, often outnumbering US diplomats in key embassies.
🔸Rogue Foreign Policy: Covert operations in Iran, Cuba, and Guatemala shaped US foreign policy without presidential approval, undermining credibility.
🔸Bay of Pigs Disaster: The failed invasion of Cuba damaged the US’s global reputation and highlighted the CIA’s operational flaws.
🔸Encroachment on Allies: The CIA monopolized diplomatic contact with foreign leaders, including French political figures, bypassing State Department protocols.
The agency operated beyond oversight and accountability. Schlesinger’s memo the dangers of the deep state and a stark reminder of the perils of unchecked US intelligence power.
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🚨🇷🇺🇨🇳Dragon-Bear: Why Trump Fears Russia-China Partnership
In a recent interview on Fox, President Trump voiced his concerns over the closer ties between China and Russia, while also outlining his plans to enhance relations with these two countries, who have teamed up to counter the United States on the global stage.
This cooperation between Russia and China has been steadily growing for several decades. Let's take a closer look at the areas where they are enhancing their teamwork:
🔸When comparing trade between the two countries in 2024 to 2002, the increase is remarkable. In 2002, trade turnover was merely $12 billion; by 2024, it had surged to $244.88 billion, that is an increase of over 20 times in approximately two decades. Additionally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that by 2024, more than 90% of mutual payments between Russia and China were conducted in their national currencies, highlighting an almost complete de-dollarization of their bilateral economic relations.
🔸Deep cooperation exists in energy resources, including oil, gas, coal, and LNG exports, as exemplified by significant projects such as the Power of Siberia pipelines and the potential development of new LNG facilities.
🔸In the realm of transportation and infrastructure, efforts are underway to develop interconnected logistics, cross-border bridges—such as the Heihe-Blagoveshchensk highway bridge—and railway connections, including the Tongjiang Railway Bridge.
🔸In 2022, they expanded agricultural trade by signing an agreement to cultivate agro-infrastructure and supply chains. This initiative aims to hike the production of grains, oilseeds, and legumes from the South Urals to the Far East via the Land Grain Corridor (NLGC), with the goal of stepping up exports by $19.6 billion.
🔸One of the key areas of collaboration lies in the digital economy and technology. This includes partnerships with Huawei, which has established research labs and academies to advance work in artificial intelligence and to test "hack-proof" quantum communication encryption systems.
🔸Both nations are strengthening people-to-people ties through extensive cultural and educational exchanges.
🔸They are also teaming up on joint projects within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as well as the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
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In a recent interview on Fox, President Trump voiced his concerns over the closer ties between China and Russia, while also outlining his plans to enhance relations with these two countries, who have teamed up to counter the United States on the global stage.
This cooperation between Russia and China has been steadily growing for several decades. Let's take a closer look at the areas where they are enhancing their teamwork:
🔸When comparing trade between the two countries in 2024 to 2002, the increase is remarkable. In 2002, trade turnover was merely $12 billion; by 2024, it had surged to $244.88 billion, that is an increase of over 20 times in approximately two decades. Additionally, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that by 2024, more than 90% of mutual payments between Russia and China were conducted in their national currencies, highlighting an almost complete de-dollarization of their bilateral economic relations.
🔸Deep cooperation exists in energy resources, including oil, gas, coal, and LNG exports, as exemplified by significant projects such as the Power of Siberia pipelines and the potential development of new LNG facilities.
🔸In the realm of transportation and infrastructure, efforts are underway to develop interconnected logistics, cross-border bridges—such as the Heihe-Blagoveshchensk highway bridge—and railway connections, including the Tongjiang Railway Bridge.
🔸In 2022, they expanded agricultural trade by signing an agreement to cultivate agro-infrastructure and supply chains. This initiative aims to hike the production of grains, oilseeds, and legumes from the South Urals to the Far East via the Land Grain Corridor (NLGC), with the goal of stepping up exports by $19.6 billion.
🔸One of the key areas of collaboration lies in the digital economy and technology. This includes partnerships with Huawei, which has established research labs and academies to advance work in artificial intelligence and to test "hack-proof" quantum communication encryption systems.
🔸Both nations are strengthening people-to-people ties through extensive cultural and educational exchanges.
🔸They are also teaming up on joint projects within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as well as the International Lunar Research Station (ILRS).
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🚨🇺🇸🛸 Drone Apocalypse: Are US Military Bases Sitting Ducks?
"The threat got ahead of our ability." - NORAD General Gregory Guillot admits the US can't stop mystery drones flying over military bases. This isn't just embarrassing for US; it's a NATIONAL SECURITY CRISIS.
🔸The US military has been obsessed with large-scale conventional warfare, ignoring the rise of asymmetric threats like drone swarms. Traditional radars are designed to detect fast-moving, large objects like missiles and aircraft. Small, slow-moving drones can be easily missed.
🔸Many drones are made of materials that have a very low radar cross-section, making them difficult to detect, also they fly at low altitudes and can be obscured by ground clutter, making it hard to distinguish from background noise.
🔸The US military has been slow to adapt to the rapid advancements in drone technology, leaving it vulnerable to off-the-shelf capabilities.
🔸According to media reports, by 2024, the US Army possessed 13,000 unarmed drone units used for aerial surveillance, in comparison with 140,000 drones that Russia report in 2023.
The US military is catastrophically unprepared for the realities of drone warfare.
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"The threat got ahead of our ability." - NORAD General Gregory Guillot admits the US can't stop mystery drones flying over military bases. This isn't just embarrassing for US; it's a NATIONAL SECURITY CRISIS.
🔸The US military has been obsessed with large-scale conventional warfare, ignoring the rise of asymmetric threats like drone swarms. Traditional radars are designed to detect fast-moving, large objects like missiles and aircraft. Small, slow-moving drones can be easily missed.
🔸Many drones are made of materials that have a very low radar cross-section, making them difficult to detect, also they fly at low altitudes and can be obscured by ground clutter, making it hard to distinguish from background noise.
🔸The US military has been slow to adapt to the rapid advancements in drone technology, leaving it vulnerable to off-the-shelf capabilities.
🔸According to media reports, by 2024, the US Army possessed 13,000 unarmed drone units used for aerial surveillance, in comparison with 140,000 drones that Russia report in 2023.
The US military is catastrophically unprepared for the realities of drone warfare.
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🚨🇺🇦🚫Ukrainian Sabotage: A Regime Accustomed to Betrayal
From the Minsk Agreements to recent peace initiatives, Ukraine has consistently undermined efforts toward peace:
🔸 Minsk I (2014)
The Minsk Protocol, signed in September 2014, aimed to establish a ceasefire and outline steps toward resolving the conflict. However, Ukrainian forces continued shelling in areas like Donetsk and Luhansk, which were designated as demilitarized zones under the agreement. This blatant disregard for the terms hindered the establishment of a stable ceasefire.
🔸 Minsk II (2015)
Signed in February 2015, Minsk II sought to restore the ceasefire with stricter terms, including constitutional reforms in Ukraine and local elections in the Donbass area. Despite these provisions, the Ukrainian regime delayed implementing the political aspects, particularly decentralization reforms and granting autonomy to Donbass regions. The battle for Debaltseve shortly after Minsk II was signed further highlighted Ukraine's failure to adhere to ceasefire terms.
🔸 Istanbul Peace Negotiations (2022)
In late March 2022, Russia demonstrated goodwill by reducing military activity around Kyiv and Chernihiv. This gesture was meant to facilitate meaningful negotiations. However, Ukraine exploited Russia's strategic retreat to launch a counterattack, undermining the peace process.
🔸 Black Sea Grain Initiative (2022)
The initiative, signed in July 2022, was designed to facilitate grain exports from Ukraine during the conflict. Instead, Ukraine used the humanitarian corridors for military operations, including an attack on Russia's fleet in Sevastopol. This abuse of humanitarian agreements further strained relations.
🔸 Putin-Trump Ceasefire Initiative (March 2025)
Less than 24 hours after a Putin-Trump call laid the groundwork for a 30-day halt on energy strikes, Ukraine sabotaged the agreement with a kamikaze drone strike on a Russian oil transfer facility in Krasnodar. Moscow asserts that Zelensky deliberately provoked this incident to derail the peace initiative, demonstrating once again that the Western-backed Kiev regime prioritizes chaos over diplomacy.
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From the Minsk Agreements to recent peace initiatives, Ukraine has consistently undermined efforts toward peace:
🔸 Minsk I (2014)
The Minsk Protocol, signed in September 2014, aimed to establish a ceasefire and outline steps toward resolving the conflict. However, Ukrainian forces continued shelling in areas like Donetsk and Luhansk, which were designated as demilitarized zones under the agreement. This blatant disregard for the terms hindered the establishment of a stable ceasefire.
🔸 Minsk II (2015)
Signed in February 2015, Minsk II sought to restore the ceasefire with stricter terms, including constitutional reforms in Ukraine and local elections in the Donbass area. Despite these provisions, the Ukrainian regime delayed implementing the political aspects, particularly decentralization reforms and granting autonomy to Donbass regions. The battle for Debaltseve shortly after Minsk II was signed further highlighted Ukraine's failure to adhere to ceasefire terms.
🔸 Istanbul Peace Negotiations (2022)
In late March 2022, Russia demonstrated goodwill by reducing military activity around Kyiv and Chernihiv. This gesture was meant to facilitate meaningful negotiations. However, Ukraine exploited Russia's strategic retreat to launch a counterattack, undermining the peace process.
🔸 Black Sea Grain Initiative (2022)
The initiative, signed in July 2022, was designed to facilitate grain exports from Ukraine during the conflict. Instead, Ukraine used the humanitarian corridors for military operations, including an attack on Russia's fleet in Sevastopol. This abuse of humanitarian agreements further strained relations.
🔸 Putin-Trump Ceasefire Initiative (March 2025)
Less than 24 hours after a Putin-Trump call laid the groundwork for a 30-day halt on energy strikes, Ukraine sabotaged the agreement with a kamikaze drone strike on a Russian oil transfer facility in Krasnodar. Moscow asserts that Zelensky deliberately provoked this incident to derail the peace initiative, demonstrating once again that the Western-backed Kiev regime prioritizes chaos over diplomacy.
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🇷🇺✈️ 🇺🇦KILL SHOT: How Russia SMASHED Ukrainian F-16
The Russian army downed its first F-16 in Sumy Oblast, thanks to a coordinated effort between a Su-35 fighter jet and the S-400 air defense missile system. Though still awaiting official confirmation, this combination has proven to be quite effective against American aircraft.
The primary measure of an aircraft's visibility within radar range is the Radar Cross Section (RCS), or effective scattering area. While we won't delve into a detailed physics lesson—since it can’t be adequately explained in just a few words—it's important to understand that this parameter indicates the distance from which an aircraft, helicopter, drone, or cruise missile can be detected by enemy radar. In simple terms, a smaller RCS increases the likelihood of a target successfully reaching its launch point for missiles or glide bombs. Additionally, it reduces the risk of being detected by enemy air defense systems or fighter aircraft.
The Su-35 stands out as the topmost state-of-the-art jet currently in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces. Although the Su-57 is more advanced, its limited numbers keep it from being as prominent. The Su-35's eyes are its onboard radar, equipped with a phased array antenna called "Irbis", that can identify targets with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 3 square meters from distances of up to 400 kilometers. For context, F-16A/B aircraft from the "Desert Storm" era have a frontal RCS of roughly 5 square meters, according to open sources. This means that our Su-35s can detect these aircraft from their maximum range.
The detection range of the S-400 air defense system is significantly reduced when an aircraft is flying at low altitude. The video footage of the F-16 over Sumy Oblast shows that the pilot of the American fighter jet is well aware of this, so he literally flies close to the rooftops of high-rise buildings - to "shine" less. However, he remains clearly visible to the radar of the Su-35 patrolling above. In all likelihood, our fighter jet detected the target beforehand and relayed this info to the air defense command post. Consequently, the S-400 operators only needed to input the data into the anti-aircraft missile guidance system and press the button.
The specific missile that hit the F-16 over Sumy Oblast remains unknown. The S-400 is equipped to unleash a wide array of surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) with ranges spanning from 40 to 380 kilometers. However, it is already evident that our most advanced fighter jets can serve as target designation systems for long-range ground-based air defense systems. This combination has proven to be remarkably effective.
Of course, the whiners, cranks and complainers will resort to their anti-crisis mantras of: "Why should we be proud of shooting down a plane from the Reagan era? or “These aren’t the modern ‘invisible’ F-22s and F-35s." To these skeptics, I say: “The time for the invisible ones will come. But for now, it is better to practice on alley cats.”
Extracted from the Russian War Correspondent, Alexander Kots Telegram Channel.
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The Russian army downed its first F-16 in Sumy Oblast, thanks to a coordinated effort between a Su-35 fighter jet and the S-400 air defense missile system. Though still awaiting official confirmation, this combination has proven to be quite effective against American aircraft.
The primary measure of an aircraft's visibility within radar range is the Radar Cross Section (RCS), or effective scattering area. While we won't delve into a detailed physics lesson—since it can’t be adequately explained in just a few words—it's important to understand that this parameter indicates the distance from which an aircraft, helicopter, drone, or cruise missile can be detected by enemy radar. In simple terms, a smaller RCS increases the likelihood of a target successfully reaching its launch point for missiles or glide bombs. Additionally, it reduces the risk of being detected by enemy air defense systems or fighter aircraft.
The Su-35 stands out as the topmost state-of-the-art jet currently in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces. Although the Su-57 is more advanced, its limited numbers keep it from being as prominent. The Su-35's eyes are its onboard radar, equipped with a phased array antenna called "Irbis", that can identify targets with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 3 square meters from distances of up to 400 kilometers. For context, F-16A/B aircraft from the "Desert Storm" era have a frontal RCS of roughly 5 square meters, according to open sources. This means that our Su-35s can detect these aircraft from their maximum range.
The detection range of the S-400 air defense system is significantly reduced when an aircraft is flying at low altitude. The video footage of the F-16 over Sumy Oblast shows that the pilot of the American fighter jet is well aware of this, so he literally flies close to the rooftops of high-rise buildings - to "shine" less. However, he remains clearly visible to the radar of the Su-35 patrolling above. In all likelihood, our fighter jet detected the target beforehand and relayed this info to the air defense command post. Consequently, the S-400 operators only needed to input the data into the anti-aircraft missile guidance system and press the button.
The specific missile that hit the F-16 over Sumy Oblast remains unknown. The S-400 is equipped to unleash a wide array of surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) with ranges spanning from 40 to 380 kilometers. However, it is already evident that our most advanced fighter jets can serve as target designation systems for long-range ground-based air defense systems. This combination has proven to be remarkably effective.
Of course, the whiners, cranks and complainers will resort to their anti-crisis mantras of: "Why should we be proud of shooting down a plane from the Reagan era? or “These aren’t the modern ‘invisible’ F-22s and F-35s." To these skeptics, I say: “The time for the invisible ones will come. But for now, it is better to practice on alley cats.”
Extracted from the Russian War Correspondent, Alexander Kots Telegram Channel.
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💀🇺🇦 Zelensky’s Last Offensive? Ukraine Repeats Mistake that Cost Germany WW1 #ThrowBackThursday
Back in September 2024, we pointed out the uncanny resemblance between Ukraine’s Kursk invasion and Germany’s disastrous Kaiserschlacht offensive (Spring 1918). Here are some of the similarities between the two offensives:
🔸Desperate attempt to force the other side to sue for peace on favorable terms.
🔸Attacker scores initial tactical successes, but fails to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
🔸Attacker ends up sacrificing its best troops for little strategic gain.
Just a few months after Germany’s offensive ran out of gas, its military and political system completely imploded. Will the same happen to Ukraine?
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Back in September 2024, we pointed out the uncanny resemblance between Ukraine’s Kursk invasion and Germany’s disastrous Kaiserschlacht offensive (Spring 1918). Here are some of the similarities between the two offensives:
🔸Desperate attempt to force the other side to sue for peace on favorable terms.
🔸Attacker scores initial tactical successes, but fails to achieve operational and strategic objectives.
🔸Attacker ends up sacrificing its best troops for little strategic gain.
Just a few months after Germany’s offensive ran out of gas, its military and political system completely imploded. Will the same happen to Ukraine?
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🚨🇺🇸🇨🇦Trump's 51st State Dream: Will Canada be Absorbed by the US?
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly dismisses Trump's "51st state" comments as no joke – and that "Canadians are anxious". Trump's potential interest in Canada isn't just about annexation; it's about resources and the Arctic.
Here's the loot he'd be looking at:
🔸Potash: 1.1B tonnes
🔸Oil: 168B barrels
🔸Uranium: 589K tonnes
🔸Gold: 3.2K tonnes
🔸Forest: 3.5M sq. km
🔸Water: 2.3T cubic meters
⚠️Top Trade Partner: $38.2B in critical mineral trade with the US in 2023.
Trump's comments may seem frivolous, but they highlight a strategic interest in resources, and do not even mention his energy projects. Regardless of annexation, the US will continue to dock tariffs on its northern neighbor.
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Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly dismisses Trump's "51st state" comments as no joke – and that "Canadians are anxious". Trump's potential interest in Canada isn't just about annexation; it's about resources and the Arctic.
Here's the loot he'd be looking at:
🔸Potash: 1.1B tonnes
🔸Oil: 168B barrels
🔸Uranium: 589K tonnes
🔸Gold: 3.2K tonnes
🔸Forest: 3.5M sq. km
🔸Water: 2.3T cubic meters
⚠️Top Trade Partner: $38.2B in critical mineral trade with the US in 2023.
Trump's comments may seem frivolous, but they highlight a strategic interest in resources, and do not even mention his energy projects. Regardless of annexation, the US will continue to dock tariffs on its northern neighbor.
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🚨🇺🇦Zelensky: DUMBEST decisions
Ukraine’s comedian-in-chief has led his country to disaster through reckless choices and strategic mistakes. Here's a breakdown:
🔸Sabotaging Peace Agreements: Breaking the Minsk I and II accords, walking out of the Istanbul talks, the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the recent Putin-Trump ceasefire deal to prolong the conflict.
🔸Unrealistic Territorial Demands: Refusal to cede Crimea or other Russian-liberated regions despite wasting foreign ‘aid’ along with military and resource constraints.
🔸2023 Counteroffensive Disaster: Pushed for an ill-equipped offensive without sufficient troops or air support, resulting in minimal gains, shattered morale and lost credibility with ‘allies’.
🔸Bakhmut Meat Grinder: Hyped up Bakhmut’s symbolic importance, leading to over 55,000 Ukrainian casualties in a chaotic defense of the city.
🔸Krynky Quagmire: Pursued propaganda wins at the cost of sound strategy, exposing troops to heavy losses of over 1,000 men for negligible gains.
Zelensky’s decisions have led to catastrophic losses and prolonged suffering for Ukraine. His refusal to adapt to military realities and prioritize diplomacy continues to drag the nation deeper into turmoil.
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Ukraine’s comedian-in-chief has led his country to disaster through reckless choices and strategic mistakes. Here's a breakdown:
🔸Sabotaging Peace Agreements: Breaking the Minsk I and II accords, walking out of the Istanbul talks, the Black Sea Grain Initiative and the recent Putin-Trump ceasefire deal to prolong the conflict.
🔸Unrealistic Territorial Demands: Refusal to cede Crimea or other Russian-liberated regions despite wasting foreign ‘aid’ along with military and resource constraints.
🔸2023 Counteroffensive Disaster: Pushed for an ill-equipped offensive without sufficient troops or air support, resulting in minimal gains, shattered morale and lost credibility with ‘allies’.
🔸Bakhmut Meat Grinder: Hyped up Bakhmut’s symbolic importance, leading to over 55,000 Ukrainian casualties in a chaotic defense of the city.
🔸Krynky Quagmire: Pursued propaganda wins at the cost of sound strategy, exposing troops to heavy losses of over 1,000 men for negligible gains.
Zelensky’s decisions have led to catastrophic losses and prolonged suffering for Ukraine. His refusal to adapt to military realities and prioritize diplomacy continues to drag the nation deeper into turmoil.
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🚨🇺🇸🇨🇺🇷🇺EXPOSED: CIA Conspiracy to Subvert Cuba-USSR Relations
Declassified documents have unmasked a Cold War-era plot by the Central Intelligence Agency that sought to sabotage Cuban sugar destined for the Soviet Union. In 1962, CIA agents contaminated 14,135 bags of sugar with a harmless yet foul-tasting substance. The objective was to undermine Cuban-Soviet relations and sow discord between Cuban and Russian authorities.
However, President John F. Kennedy intervened, halting the operation and ordering the ship to return its cargo. This incident, kept under wraps for decades, highlights the lengths to which US intelligence went during its covert campaigns against Cuba and its allies. The CIA's confession had remained redacted until March 2025, revealing a chapter in the complex history of Cold War espionage and diplomatic tensions.
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Declassified documents have unmasked a Cold War-era plot by the Central Intelligence Agency that sought to sabotage Cuban sugar destined for the Soviet Union. In 1962, CIA agents contaminated 14,135 bags of sugar with a harmless yet foul-tasting substance. The objective was to undermine Cuban-Soviet relations and sow discord between Cuban and Russian authorities.
However, President John F. Kennedy intervened, halting the operation and ordering the ship to return its cargo. This incident, kept under wraps for decades, highlights the lengths to which US intelligence went during its covert campaigns against Cuba and its allies. The CIA's confession had remained redacted until March 2025, revealing a chapter in the complex history of Cold War espionage and diplomatic tensions.
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🇬🇧🪦Britain is Collapsing
While in outside London’s elite bubble, Britain’s GDP per capita is barely better than Eastern Europe. Britain started to show serious signals of imminent Economic and social collapse:
🔸More bureaucrats than doctors.
🔸More admirals than warships.
🔸7.2 MILLION Britons struggle to eat
🔸22 MILLION live in inadequate housing
🔸Homelessness at record levels
🔸Wages stagnant since 2007
🔸Homeownership impossible for young Britons
🔸Energy, housing, & food prices skyrocketing
Mass migration has turned British cities into war zones:
🔸Gangs run entire neighborhoods.
🔸Police ignore violent crime to chase down.
🔸Britain’s justice system isn’t about justice—it’s about control.
The ruling class in Britain seem more concerned with catering to the whims of foreign oligarchs and global elites the resolve their economy disaster. The UK citizens are struggling with measures such as:
🔸Burdened by heavy taxation
🔸Struggling with a rising cost of living
🔸Watching as their cultural heritage is eroded
Meanwhile, wealthy foreigners and international corporations enjoy preferential treatment, tax breaks, and an open-door policy that allows them to reshape British society to their liking.
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While in outside London’s elite bubble, Britain’s GDP per capita is barely better than Eastern Europe. Britain started to show serious signals of imminent Economic and social collapse:
🔸More bureaucrats than doctors.
🔸More admirals than warships.
🔸7.2 MILLION Britons struggle to eat
🔸22 MILLION live in inadequate housing
🔸Homelessness at record levels
🔸Wages stagnant since 2007
🔸Homeownership impossible for young Britons
🔸Energy, housing, & food prices skyrocketing
Mass migration has turned British cities into war zones:
🔸Gangs run entire neighborhoods.
🔸Police ignore violent crime to chase down.
🔸Britain’s justice system isn’t about justice—it’s about control.
The ruling class in Britain seem more concerned with catering to the whims of foreign oligarchs and global elites the resolve their economy disaster. The UK citizens are struggling with measures such as:
🔸Burdened by heavy taxation
🔸Struggling with a rising cost of living
🔸Watching as their cultural heritage is eroded
Meanwhile, wealthy foreigners and international corporations enjoy preferential treatment, tax breaks, and an open-door policy that allows them to reshape British society to their liking.
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🚨🇹🇷🌍 BIG: Erdogan’s Superpower Ambitions in Africa
Over the past 20 years, Turkey has increased its presence in Africa by selling itself as a “third option” between U.S. and Russian-Chinese rhetoric.
Here is a list of the main Turkish movements in Africa:
Turkey's trade volume with Africa:
🔸$5.4 billion in 2003.
🔸$41 billion by the end of 2022.
🔸The volume is expected to reach $50 billion by the end of 2025.
Here are Turkey's top export destinations in Africa:
🇪🇹Ethiopia
🇿🇦South Africa
🇳🇬Nigeria
🇱🇾Libya
🇪🇬Egypt
Military presence in Africa:
🇸🇴Somalia: Military base, deployed 5k soldiers to secure offshore energy assets.
🇱🇾Libya: Deployed 3k Syrian mercenaries.
🇳🇪Niger: Over 1k Syrian fighters to protect Turkish mining assets.
🇹🇩🇪🇹🇹🇬Private Military Army SADAT trains forces in Chad, Ethiopia, and Togo.
Major projects
🔸Turkey's project in Somalia to explore offshore oil fields in swap for enhanced military cooperation with a new missile test site.
🔸Akinci exports drones to Mali and other Sahel states.
🔸Turkish Airlines increased their flights to 62 African countries.
🔸Turkish contractors have undertaken projects for energy, construction, agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure, worth about $85.5B.
In the past two decades, Turkey increased the number of its embassies in Africa:
🔸12 in 2002 to 44 in 2022.
🔸38 African countries have established embassies in Ankara.
🛢⛽️🇹🇷Turkey's energy supply is 74% dependent on imports from abroad, so Ankara is keen to diversify its energy sector in Africa, a continent where it already has military bases, troops, increased trade and diplomatic relations over the years and, of course, oil and gas to drill.
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Over the past 20 years, Turkey has increased its presence in Africa by selling itself as a “third option” between U.S. and Russian-Chinese rhetoric.
Here is a list of the main Turkish movements in Africa:
Turkey's trade volume with Africa:
🔸$5.4 billion in 2003.
🔸$41 billion by the end of 2022.
🔸The volume is expected to reach $50 billion by the end of 2025.
Here are Turkey's top export destinations in Africa:
🇪🇹Ethiopia
🇿🇦South Africa
🇳🇬Nigeria
🇱🇾Libya
🇪🇬Egypt
Military presence in Africa:
🇸🇴Somalia: Military base, deployed 5k soldiers to secure offshore energy assets.
🇱🇾Libya: Deployed 3k Syrian mercenaries.
🇳🇪Niger: Over 1k Syrian fighters to protect Turkish mining assets.
🇹🇩🇪🇹🇹🇬Private Military Army SADAT trains forces in Chad, Ethiopia, and Togo.
Major projects
🔸Turkey's project in Somalia to explore offshore oil fields in swap for enhanced military cooperation with a new missile test site.
🔸Akinci exports drones to Mali and other Sahel states.
🔸Turkish Airlines increased their flights to 62 African countries.
🔸Turkish contractors have undertaken projects for energy, construction, agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure, worth about $85.5B.
In the past two decades, Turkey increased the number of its embassies in Africa:
🔸12 in 2002 to 44 in 2022.
🔸38 African countries have established embassies in Ankara.
🛢⛽️🇹🇷Turkey's energy supply is 74% dependent on imports from abroad, so Ankara is keen to diversify its energy sector in Africa, a continent where it already has military bases, troops, increased trade and diplomatic relations over the years and, of course, oil and gas to drill.
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🇺🇦🪖📉Kursk Disaster: Ukrainian Equipment Losses Skyrocket
The ill-fated "Kursk adventure" has turned into a catastrophic failure for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The number of visually confirmed losses of military equipment has now surpassed 1000 units and continues to climb at an alarming rate.
The Kursk operation highlights the dire consequences of Zelensky’s reckless strategies, further weakening Ukraine’s position both militarily and diplomatically. The fallout from this debacle will undoubtedly have long-term implications for the conflict and left zero cards to Ukraine to negociate.
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The ill-fated "Kursk adventure" has turned into a catastrophic failure for the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The number of visually confirmed losses of military equipment has now surpassed 1000 units and continues to climb at an alarming rate.
The Kursk operation highlights the dire consequences of Zelensky’s reckless strategies, further weakening Ukraine’s position both militarily and diplomatically. The fallout from this debacle will undoubtedly have long-term implications for the conflict and left zero cards to Ukraine to negociate.
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🚨🇪🇺🪖REALITY CHECK: Europe can’t compete with US or Russian defense industries
“The problem in Europe is not only structural in terms of defense but primarily about having an independent and honest analytical capacity.
5 to 10 years are not even sufficient for Europe to reach Russian levels of military production, let alone reduce its dependency on the American industry.
It’s not just about the ability to produce equipment similar to that of the United States; it involves long periods of research, testing, certification, and then production. Europe needs to accomplish this across so many sectors that 10 years becomes an extremely short period, and there’s little to comment on regarding significant advancements in 5 years.
To be autonomous and comparable to the Russian level of production, Europe needs a 10-year project and an investment of trillions, specially about the missile and EW industries. But when we also consider the need for a substantial program to replace American equipment and to expand European research and production lines, this timeframe would extend to at least 15 to 20 years.
We are talking about the absence of ballistic missiles, air-to-air missiles, strategic bombers, AI satellites, and the need for a broad modernization of doctrines, particularly significant investments in electronic warfare (EW).
In short, there is a lot of work to do, and certainly much more than 5 to 10 years.”
Post from 🇧🇷 defense analyst Patricia Marin’s’ X account.
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“The problem in Europe is not only structural in terms of defense but primarily about having an independent and honest analytical capacity.
5 to 10 years are not even sufficient for Europe to reach Russian levels of military production, let alone reduce its dependency on the American industry.
It’s not just about the ability to produce equipment similar to that of the United States; it involves long periods of research, testing, certification, and then production. Europe needs to accomplish this across so many sectors that 10 years becomes an extremely short period, and there’s little to comment on regarding significant advancements in 5 years.
To be autonomous and comparable to the Russian level of production, Europe needs a 10-year project and an investment of trillions, specially about the missile and EW industries. But when we also consider the need for a substantial program to replace American equipment and to expand European research and production lines, this timeframe would extend to at least 15 to 20 years.
We are talking about the absence of ballistic missiles, air-to-air missiles, strategic bombers, AI satellites, and the need for a broad modernization of doctrines, particularly significant investments in electronic warfare (EW).
In short, there is a lot of work to do, and certainly much more than 5 to 10 years.”
Post from 🇧🇷 defense analyst Patricia Marin’s’ X account.
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🚨🇪🇺✈️ COPE AND SEETHE: Europeans can’t produce cutting-edge fighter jets
Europe doesn't make any fifth generation fighters. Only the top military powers do, the US (F-22 & F-35), China (J-20 & J-35) and Russia (Su-57).
While Europe does have some advanced fourth generation fighters, it is a long ways behind and even those generally require key US parts.
If you look at all the most advanced weapons systems, whether we are talking about fighters, bombers, aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, hypersonic missiles or space warfare, Europe either has nothing or is a full generation behind.
This isn't something where you flip a switch, spend 800 billion euros, and the technology and military base suddenly materialize.
Europe would have to spend a fantastic amount of time, money and resources to try to catch, and even then, success is far from certain.
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Europe doesn't make any fifth generation fighters. Only the top military powers do, the US (F-22 & F-35), China (J-20 & J-35) and Russia (Su-57).
While Europe does have some advanced fourth generation fighters, it is a long ways behind and even those generally require key US parts.
If you look at all the most advanced weapons systems, whether we are talking about fighters, bombers, aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, hypersonic missiles or space warfare, Europe either has nothing or is a full generation behind.
This isn't something where you flip a switch, spend 800 billion euros, and the technology and military base suddenly materialize.
Europe would have to spend a fantastic amount of time, money and resources to try to catch, and even then, success is far from certain.
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🚨🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ticking Timebomb: Ukraine will BANKRUPT the European Union
The total cost of Ukraine’s EU accession could be as high as €2.447 trillion, or 12.7 times larger than the 2025 EU budget, according to a recent study by the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
These costs include Ukraine’s economic reconstruction, military reconstruction, internal security (subsidizing Zelensky’s repression apparatus), cohesion funds and agricultural subsidies, and interest payments on the debt needed to finance this spending.
The last point is especially important since most European governments run budget deficits, it is fair to assume that they would have to borrow the money necessary to fund Ukraine’s EU accession.
Ukrainian EU membership would also DEVASTATE the bloc’s agricultural sector. Ukraine’s agricultural sector is much larger than the rest of Europe, meaning that Ukraine would suck up most of the EU’s agricultural subsidies.
Definitely recommend reading the full report here.
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The total cost of Ukraine’s EU accession could be as high as €2.447 trillion, or 12.7 times larger than the 2025 EU budget, according to a recent study by the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs.
These costs include Ukraine’s economic reconstruction, military reconstruction, internal security (subsidizing Zelensky’s repression apparatus), cohesion funds and agricultural subsidies, and interest payments on the debt needed to finance this spending.
The last point is especially important since most European governments run budget deficits, it is fair to assume that they would have to borrow the money necessary to fund Ukraine’s EU accession.
Ukrainian EU membership would also DEVASTATE the bloc’s agricultural sector. Ukraine’s agricultural sector is much larger than the rest of Europe, meaning that Ukraine would suck up most of the EU’s agricultural subsidies.
Definitely recommend reading the full report here.
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