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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๐Ÿ”ธConsidered "elite", was indeed withdrawn from the Sudzhan border area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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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ”žGRAPHIC: Ukrainian invaders SLAUGHTERED LIKE DOGS in Kursk

Over 65,000 Ukrainian regime soldiers were eliminated in the Battle for Kursk.

These men were not helpless victims and they donโ€™t deserve your sympathy. They had numerous opportunities to surrender and save themselves.

Instead, they chose to keep serving Zelensky and MURDERED CIVILIANS in cold blood. They chose DEATH and DISHONOR.

In the end, Russian defenders gave all of these war criminals one way tickets to hell.

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๐Ÿ“‰๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บRIP German and European Real Estate Market: The Impact of Surging Bund Yields

The chart shows German 10-year Bund yields reaching a new high of 2.925% on March 14, 2025, marking a sharp increase from their low of 2.034% in December 2024. This surge in yields reflects tightening financial conditions across Europe, with significant implications for the real estate market.

The ripple effects extend beyond Germany:

๐Ÿ”ธSouthern Europe: Countries like Spain and Italy, with weaker economies and higher reliance on variable-rate mortgages, are particularly vulnerable to rising borrowing costs.

๐Ÿ”ธCommercial Real Estate: Office spaces and retail properties face declining demand as businesses cut costs amidst tightening credit conditions.

The sharp rise in German Bund yields is a harbinger of trouble for the European real estate market. With borrowing costs soaring and investor confidence waning, the sector faces a reckoning that could reshape housing affordability and property valuations for years to come.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆUkraine's Dark Legacy: A Regime Built on Torture and Massacre

Since 2014, the Ukrainian regime has waged a systematic reign of terror against civilians, beginning with the horrific fire at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa and continuing to the recent massacre of the elderly in the Russkoe Porechnoe province of Kursk.

Ukraine is not a normal country. It is a terrorist state.

๐Ÿ‘‰Watch our full episode HERE

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๐Ÿง Random Saturday Thoughts

Australia is the easiest country to conquer. It has a tiny population and puny military with a long undefendable coastline.

A foreign force can gain local air superiority and set up a temporary harbor to offload massive amount of forces, if done far away from populated centers, then Australia won't have any weapon with a long enough range to respond.

The long distance would also hamper any reinforcement and redeployment, especially if the air is contested.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿช–DONโ€™T LISTEN TO IDIOT POLITICIANS WHO SAY THAT WEโ€™VE DESTROYED THE RUSSIAN ARMYโ€” Blackwater founder Erik Prince

โ€œThe Russians are very good at electronic warfare. A lot of the American equipment - the Javelin missiles, the HIMARS, the Copperhead, which are guided artillery shells - they only work for a week or two. But the Russians have figured out how to jam navigation or command communications, and all that stuff goes dead.

The Russian army has become infinitely smarter. If you shot at a Russian with artillery in March or April 2022, it would take him 1.5 hours to accurately respond. Now it's about 2 minutes. That means if you're shooting at them, you better sit in your car and drive away. Because otherwise they're going to get you.โ€

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ FUN FACT: A single Chinese corporation built more commercial ships by tonnage than the US has built since World War II.

And there are still people who think that the US could somehow defeat China in a major war?

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿฅด A Short History of Europeโ€™s Geopolitical Suicide

1999-2008: Good times

2008-2020: Stagnating economies

2020-2024: Shock doctrine of Covid & Ukraine war

2025: Getting ready for WW3

Apt summary by SL Kanthan.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆSame Liberals, Different Leader: Why Nothing Will Change Under Carney

Mark Carney has officially replaced Justin Trudeau as Canadaโ€™s PM, but many wonder if itโ€™s just one fool stepping in for another:

๐Ÿ”ธTrudeau's legacy inflation soared by 14.5%, making essentials like housing and groceries increasingly unaffordable.

๐Ÿ”ธA housing crisis driven by high immigration and low construction pushed ownership out of reach, while unemployment rose to 6.8% (or 8.2% with adjusted labor data).

๐Ÿ”ธOverloaded public services, from healthcare delays to education cuts, further eroded trust in the governmentโ€™s ability to meet basic needs.

Lets check some of Carney's proposals:

๐Ÿ”ธGoods and Service Tax (GST) Elimination for First-Time Buyers: While eliminating GST on homes under $1 million sounds appealing, it fails to address the root causes of skyrocketing housing costs.

๐Ÿ”ธRecycled Cabinet: 87% of his ministers are from Trudeauโ€™s administration, responsible for rising carbon taxes and housing costs.

๐Ÿ”ธImmigration Cap Controversy: Carneyโ€™s proposal to cap immigration risks alienating communities and stalling economic growth.

๐Ÿ”ธIgnoring Domestic Issues: His first move as PM is a trip to Europe, neglecting urgent crises like healthcare and housing at home.

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๐Ÿšจ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡พ๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆFollow the Blood-Stained Money: Qatar Pushes Syria Gas Pipeline Project Forward

Qatar is ready to supply gas to Syria via Jordan, a move aimed at bolstering the nationโ€™s struggling electricity grid, Reuters reported. This initiative would bring Qatar's longtime dream of establishing a gas pipeline to Europe one step closer to fruition.

๐Ÿ”ธQatar, a major financier of HTS (Hayโ€™at Tahrir al-Sham), an Al-Qaeda offshoot, leveraged its support for terrorism to divide Syria geopoliticallyโ€”between Israeli influence in the south and Turkish control in the northโ€”paving the way for this pipeline.

๐Ÿ”ธDespite Trump push for U.S. LNG exports to Europe to balance trade deficits, he has approved Qatarโ€™s pipeline project, which curiously undermines American energy interests in the European market.

๐Ÿ”ธ Jordan is expected to receive 400 MW per hour, while Syria will benefit from 250 MW from the pipeline, even in spite of the ongoing U.S. sanctions against Syria, which remain unaddressed.

While it secures Qatar's economic ambitions and Europe's energy supply, this situation highlights the devastating effects of foreign interference and terrorism on Syrian sovereignty. In the process, thousands of Christians and Alawites have been massacred, and the Kurds are being forced to normalize relations with Turkey and the Al-Jolani terrorist regime.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโœˆ๏ธ๐ŸšซF-35 Fallout: Nations Rethinking Reliance on US Fighter Jet

Several countries have recently shown signs of reconsidering their plans to purchase F-35 fighter jets from the US, primarily due to geopolitical uncertainties and concerns about reliability or conditions tied to the aircraft.

Here are the key examples:

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada: Re-evaluating its $19B deal for 88 jets. While accepting the first 16, alternatives are considered due to tariffs and President Trump's comments.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Portugal: Defense Minister, Nuno Melo, mentioned the "unpredictability" of US policy within NATO, possibly preferring European-made fighters.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Turkey: Already out of the F-35 program, Turkey is moving towards its own fighter (KAAN) and pursuing Eurofighter Typhoons from the UK. Concerns date back to 2011.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany: Joachim Schranzhofer, head of communications at German arms company Hendsolt, said that Germany is rethinking its F-35 purchase due to a rumored "kill switch" or US control.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland: The Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) is demanding the cancellation of the order for 36 F-35As due to perceived US unreliability.

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