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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บRussia is a resource promised land

Russia leads the pack with natural resources valued at $75 trillion, largely consisting of:

๐Ÿ”ธCoal

๐Ÿ”ธNatural gas

๐Ÿ”ธOil

๐Ÿ”ธRare earth metals

At the end of 2018, Russiaโ€™s Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment valued the countryโ€™s mineral reserves at approximately $1.44 trillion.

In terms of global share, Russia is unmatched in natural gas, holding the worldโ€™s largest proven reserves at 1.32 quadrillion cubic feet as of 2020โ€”nearly 20% of the global total. Russia also ranks as a gold powerhouse.

Let's also notice that in the top 10 there is 4 BRICS countries (Russia, Iran, China, & Brazil.) Saudi Arabia & Venezuela are currently evaluating its incorporation to BRICS.

The new economic order is emerging.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ EXPOSED: UKRAINEโ€™S TERROR NETWORK IN DONBASS

Former Donbass militiaman & War correspondent, Alexander Matushin, has shared a detailed account of the methods used by Ukrainian forces to identify and kidnap individuals in Donetsk since 2014.

Alexander has come forward with a vivid description of the brutal shelling to the citizens of Donetsk in 2014/15 by Kiev's regime.

๐Ÿ‘‰Watch our full special investigation on SBU torture centers HERE

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“‰Debt Bomb Ticking: Will a RECESSION Be the Only Way Out?

The United States government is at a critical juncture, with $9.2 trillion in debt set for refinancing in 2025. One drastic solution under consideration is the potential triggering of a recession.

This strategy draws upon the Federal Reserve's historical tendency to lower interest rates in an effort to stimulate the economy during downturns. By reducing rates ahead of the 2025 refinancing, the government could alleviate the burden of servicing this substantial debt. Currently, the average interest rate on $36.2 trillion of Treasury debt stands at 3.2%, the highest level since 2010, which exacerbates debt service costs

This approach resonates with former President Trump's expressed desire for lower interest rates and energy prices. A recession could decrease demand, thereby reducing oil prices and assisting in the fight against inflation, which U.S. consumers anticipate will rise to 6.0% over the next 12 months.

Despite delayed rate cuts, markets are already pricing in a recession, indicated by declining economic growth forecasts. The Atlanta Fed even reduced its Q1 2025 GDP growth estimate to as low as -2.8%.

The root of the problem lies in the U.S. debt crisis, highlighted by the fact that in FY 2024, the U.S. had $7.8 trillion in gross costs compared to approximately $5.0 trillion in revenue. This translates to $1.56 of cost for every $1.00 of revenue.

Given that efforts to reduce deficit spending are unlikely to yield immediate results, a recession may be seen as the most feasible option for achieving the necessary interest rate cuts, despite the potential for widespread and significant repercussions across all markets. Alarmingly, around 70% of the $9.2 trillion in debt that requires refinancing is heavily concentrated in the first half of 2025, which heightens the urgency of addressing this issue.

The average rate on this debt is projected to increase by approximately 1 percentage point.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸดFrom Deep State to Dark Enlightenment: Trumpโ€™s Unholy Pact with Techโ€™s Accelerationist Elite

Here are some highlights of the article โ€œA Still Deeper State and the โ€˜Dark Enlightenmentโ€™ by the Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin:

The "Deeper State":

๐Ÿ”ธHypothesis: A โ€œdeeper stateโ€ (Silicon Valley tech oligarchs and right-wing accelerationists) backed Trump to advance their own agenda.

๐Ÿ”ธLed by figures like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, promoting โ€œDark Enlightenmentโ€ ideology

๐Ÿ”ธPrioritizes technological acceleration (AI, space exploration, crypto) over liberal humanism, viewing woke policies as obstacles to progress.

๐Ÿ”ธArgues that traditional institutions (monarchy, closed societies) better enable technological leaps.

Project 2025:

๐Ÿ”ธBlueprint for conservative revolution, staffed by Thiel-linked figures (Russell Vought) to purge liberal elites and reshape governance.

Trumpโ€™s success hinges on an alliance between populist conservatives (โ€œtrad rightโ€) and tech oligarchs (โ€œtech rightโ€) and he is creating a new power axis to redefine global order. The Trump revolution is not just political, but metaphysical too, aiming to a tech-driven societal transformation.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿช–๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸŒTrump's NATO Gamble: Boosting US Arms Sales or Reducing Trade Deficits?

President Donald Trump's demand NATO members to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP.

The target, more than double the current 2% goal, appears to serve multiple purposes beyond strengthening NATO's military capabilities. Weapons imports in Europe more than doubled from 2020-24. 64% came from the US.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆEXPOSED: Ukraine Using NATO Weapons to MURDER CIVILIANS

The Kiev regime has shelled civilians in Kursk and in several parts of Donbass, using its arsenal of vehicles and weaponry provided by NATO.

Western leaders have their hands stained with innocent blood as their weapons are actively used to bomb cities, massacre children and inflict torture on civilians.

๐Ÿ‘‰Watch our full episode HERE

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ Is BlackRock the Puppet Master Behind Trump's Panama Annexation Plan?

Recent reports reveal that BlackRock has acquired a substantial 40% stake in the ports of the Panama Canal, specifically Cristobal and Balboa, raising concerns about the potential for undue influence and control of these critical assets.

Panama's strategic importance is highlighted by its five pivotal ports, with three strategically positioned on the Atlantic side and two on the Pacific side.

Atlantic Side:

๐Ÿ”ธ Port Cristobal: Formerly operated by Hutchison Ports PPC, things changed in March 2025 when a 90% stake was sold to a consortium led by BlackRock.

๐Ÿ”ธ Colon Container Terminal (CCT): Currently operated by Evergreen Marine Corporation, a prominent Taiwanese shipping company, BlackRock holds a noteworthy 2.53% stake in this terminal.

๐Ÿ”ธ Panama-Colรณn Container Terminal (PCCP): Developed and owned by the China-based Landbridge Group, this port includes a 1.85% ownership stake held by BlackRock.

Pacific Side:
๐Ÿ”ธPort of Balboa: Like Cristobal, Balboa was previously operated by Hutchison Ports PPC, but now falls under a BlackRock-led consortium.

๐Ÿ”ธPSA Panama International Terminal: Although operated by Singaporean PSA International, the intertwined relationship between BlackRock and Temasek Holdings, PSA's major shareholder, cannot be ignored.

BlackRock's aggressive expansion within the Panama Canal zone is not merely a business venture; it is a strategic power play. While officially controlling two ports, BlackRock's sweeping presence and financial leverage across the remaining ports suggest a clear path towards monopolization.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Zelensky's Iron Grip Chokes Ukraine Using SBU-Azov Reign of Terror

With the Zelensky regimeโ€™s stamp of approval, the SBU and the Azov Battalion have been granted carte blanche to extend its tentacles of torture throughout Ukraine.

The systematic targeting of individualsโ€”whether due to their cultural ties to Russia, dissent against the regime, or even the simple act of wearing the St. George ribbonโ€” testifies to the erosion of freedom under the guise of national security.

๐Ÿ‘‰Watch our full special investigation on SBU torture centers HERE

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๐ŸšจBIG INTERVIEW INCOMING

A Russian SMO veteran who fought in key battles of the conflict will be joining the #NewRulesPodcast in the studio later this week to share his combat experiences and insights.

Just to give you a sense of our guestโ€™s background, he commanded assault and reconnaissance units in the:

๐Ÿ”ธDonbass, 2022-2023
๐Ÿ”ธZaporozhye, 2023
๐Ÿ”ธKursk, 2024

Submit your questions for our special guest in the comments section and stay tuned.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธTrumpโ€™s Policy Tango: Barking Loud, Biting Soft, and Licking Wounds

Donald Trumpโ€™s second term has been marked by a peculiar pattern of bold proclamations followed by abrupt reversals. While his initial actions appear decisive and aggressive, they often dissolve under pressure, exposing a governance style that seems more trial-and-error than strategic. Below is an analytical breakdown of Trumpโ€™s policy pivots in just the first few months of his second term.

Some key examples:

1.Sanctions on Mexico Reversed: Trump announced 25% tariffs on Mexican imports to pressure Mexico on immigration and trade. However, after negotiations with Mexican President Sheinbaum, he delayed the tariffs and eventually lifted them entirely.

2. Federal Spending Freeze Memo Reversed: Trumpโ€™s Office of Management and Budget issued a memo freezing federal loans and grants, causing immediate upheaval across states and institutions. Facing legal challenges, the administration rescinded the freeze within daysโ€”a retreat that revealed a lack of foresight in policy execution.

3. Reverse of the Shutdown of Free COVID-19 Test Website: The administration attempted to shut down the government-run COVIDtests.gov website but reversed the decision after a big concern post-winter peak. This reversal highlights Trumpโ€™s tendency to underestimate public sentiment on critical issues like healthcare.

4. Reverse of the Suspension of Intelligence Aid and Weapons to Ukraine: In early March 2025, Trump paused military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine to pressure President Zelensky into signing a rare-earth minerals contract. However, just as Ukraine faced massive battlefield losses, Trump quickly reversed course after negotiations in Saudi Arabia led to Zelensky agreeing to a US 30-days proposed ceasefire.

In just 3 months, Trump's second term has fallen into many contradictionsโ€”bold rhetoric followed by hesitant retreats. While this approach might appeal to his base as evidence of "negotiation tactics," it risks portraying the United States as an amusingly unreliable actor in the domestic and global stage.

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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บโš”๏ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukraineโ€™s Meltdown in Kursk

Russian forces are relentlessly crushing Ukrainian troops in Kursk, triggering a large-scale retreat in the middle of US-Ukraine cease-fire "negotiations."

In an exclusive live broadcast on X, we heard directly from war correspondent Elizaveta Igorevna in the studio, about the Russian offensive unfolding from Kursk.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆThe Bloodbath of Ukraine's "Elite" Forces in Kursk

Russian forces have delivered a crushing blow to Ukraine's military in the Kursk theater, dismantling Kievโ€™s so-called elite units and exposing the fatal flaws in its strategy.

Contrary to narratives suggesting that Russian success was due to a "deal" where only territorial defense units and forcibly mobilized Ukrainians were left to fight, Russiaโ€™s systematic offensive has annihilated Kievโ€™s most vaunted units:

95th Air Assault Brigade
๐Ÿ”ธOnly 1-2 Ukrainian soldiers remained from each company
๐Ÿ”ธHundreds of relatives of "missing" Ukrainian paratroopers are taking the streets of Zhitomir and Kiev, demanding answers about the fate of their relatives.
๐Ÿ”ธThe brigade was already forced to staff itself with forcibly mobilized people who went to the market and received a summons.
๐Ÿ”ธSeveral units of this brigade were destroyed near the settlement of Pogrebki.

36th Marine Brigade
๐Ÿ”ธEntire companies of this unit "went missing" in the Sudzhan border area.
๐Ÿ”ธDue to colossal losses, the command was allegedly forced to supplement the brigade with signalmen and even female cooks.

The 501st battalion of Ukrainian marines
๐Ÿ”ธConsidered "elite", was indeed withdrawn from the Sudzhan border area
๐Ÿ”ธAccording to source, this happened due to massive losses and long before the full-scale offensive.

80th and 82nd Air Assault Brigades
๐Ÿ”ธThese units participated in all massive assaults at the beginning of this year.
๐Ÿ”ธThese brigades were allegedly actively replenished with forcibly mobilized 18-25 year old Ukrainians
๐Ÿ”ธEven this forced measure did not allow them to maintain combat capability. The Ukrainian paratroopers, who had been in reserve in Sudzha for a long time, were also destroyed by Russian aviation in entire units.

47th Mechanized Brigade
๐Ÿ”ธThis brigade also suffered colossal losses, which demoralized even the brigade's battalion commanders.
๐Ÿ”ธAgainst the backdrop of the destruction of the brigade's personnel, the 47th was allegedly replenished at the expense of Ukrainian border guards who were considered trained.
๐Ÿ”ธThe sources indicate that the 94th Border Guards went missing in the Sudzhan border area after.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿด Bloodbath in Syria: Whoโ€™s responsible for the killing spree against Alawites, Druze, and Christians?

Prof. Marandi joins us to tackle this question and discuss what comes next.

Can Syria survive as a mutlireligious state? Or is it headed towards implosion?

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ“œ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บTreaty Traps: How Ukraine Turns Military Defeats into Negotiation Opportunities

๐Ÿ”ธMinsk Agreement 2014: Signed after thousands of Ukrainian soldiers perished in the Ilovaisk encirclement.

๐Ÿ”ธMinsk Agreement 2015: Sealed following the Debaltsevo encirclement, which led to the deaths of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers.

๐Ÿ”ธRussian troops are outside Kiev 2022: Ukraine and Russia engaged in multiple rounds of peace talks between February and April. However, Ukrainian official Denys Kireyev, who participated in the first round, was killed amidst accusations of treason, and the Bucha Massacre occurred shortly thereafter.

๐Ÿ”ธUS-Ukraine talks for cease-fire in Jeddah 2025: Just as the Ukrainian army suffers a massive collapse in the Kursk region, the Zelensky regime suddenly expresses openness to talks, despite spurning previous opportunities.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑIsrael First: Trump Caves to Zionist Lobby Again

The Trump administration has abruptly withdrawn the nomination of Lt. Col. Daniel Davis for Deputy Director of National Intelligence. This move comes after hardcore Zionists in conservative media launched a smear campaign against Davis over his criticism of Israel's mass slaughter in Gaza.

The administration's decision to drop Davis is a clear sign that it values political expediency over honest critique, something that Trump supported in the past

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿช–PUTIN SPEAKS: Russia is open to a ceasefire, but there are some nuances that need to be resolved first

๐Ÿ”ธNo safe passage for Ukrainian invaders trapped in Kursk. Their only two choices are surrender or death

๐Ÿ”ธThere most be no weapons shipments to Ukraine during the ceasefire period

๐Ÿ”ธUkraine must halt all military conscription and training activities during the ceasefire period

๐Ÿ”ธWho will be responsible for monitoring potential ceasefire violations along the 2000km frontline? This question needs to be resolved at the outset
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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿช– Frontline Insight: How Russia is Mastering New Art of War

We just recorded a BOMBSHELL INTERVIEW with Ivan, Russian reconnaissance and assault unit commander who served in the Donbass, Zaporozhye, and the Kursk fronts.

Ivan told #NewRulesPodcast how drones are changing warfare, how the Russian military is becoming more "democratic" and effective, and the biggest mistakes made by the Ukrainian high command.

Interview will be dropping sometime next week. Stay tuned!

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๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿค๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท Tech Realignment: Russia and Iran Challenge Western Chip Dominance

Russia and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the joint production of semiconductors, signaling a bold step toward reshaping the global microelectronics supply chain. This partnership, combining Russiaโ€™s high-tech military innovation with Iranโ€™s growing expertise in nanotechnology, is a significant move aiming to secure technological sovereignty in an increasingly polarized world.

Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, powering everything from smartphones and medical devices to advanced military systems and AI-driven applications. Their global demand continues to surge, driven by the proliferation of IoT devices, 5G networks, and AI technologies. However, the semiconductor industry is also a geopolitical battleground, with supply chains dominated by a handful of countries.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ’ฅ NATO Weapons Get POUNDED in Kursk

Russian troops have captured, destroyed, and damaged large amounts of Western hardware in Kursk, including:

๐Ÿ”ธBushmaster ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

๐Ÿ”ธM777 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ”ธM1 Abrams ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ”ธVAB APC ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

๐Ÿ”ธBatt UMG ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ”ธM-113 ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ”ธHMMWV ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

๐Ÿ”ธStryker Canadian ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

๐Ÿ”ธBradley ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ“ŠTrump Shock Therapy Doctrine: "Short Term Pain" for Long-Term Gain?

Trump's administration is openly embracing a recession to crush inflation and manipulate rates before a massive $9.2 TRILLION debt refinancing. This isn't speculation, it's a calculated strategy laid bare by Trump and his cabinet.

Key Points
๐Ÿ”ธPlanned Recession: Trump believes orchestrating "short term pain" is the only way to lower rates and refinance US debt.

๐Ÿ”ธStock Market Sacrifice: -$5 TRILLION erased from US stocks is NOT a bug, it's a feature of Trump's plan to lower rates.

๐Ÿ”ธFull Cabinet Support: Commerce Secretary Lutnick "Stock market not driving outcomes for this admin." Treasury Secretary Bessent: "Not concerned about a little volatility."

Why Now?
๐Ÿ”ธRefinancing Deadline: $9.2 TRILLION of US debt needs refinancing in 2025. Trump needs lower rates now.

๐Ÿ”ธDeficit Disaster: Record $1.15 trillion deficit in February demands drastic action.

๐Ÿ”ธOil Price War: Lower oil prices (through a recession) are key to hitting Trump's 2% inflation target.

This isn't incompetence, it's calculated ruthlessness. Trump is willing to crash the market to achieve his economic goals. Prepare for turbulence.

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