🇩🇪 Russia-Germany Diplomatic Contact

Kremlin spokesperson Peskov commented on the meeting between Foreign Minister Lavrov and German FM Wadephul. He stated that while no new breakthroughs were heard, the fact of dialogue is positive given bilateral ties are near zero. He cautioned against premature conclusions about imminent changes.

Polish FM Sikorski reacted to leaks from Telewizja Republik, which claimed direct negotiations occurred. Sikorski said such meetings are unnecessary, adding sarcastically that 'Alaska didn't bother them' (referring to prior US-Russia talks).

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Russia intends to paralyze Ukraine's logistics with a massive upcoming attack on Lvov and Chop. Ukrainian sources report strikes on railway infrastructure using combat and reconnaissance drones.

Targets in Lvov include the suburban and main railway stations, as well as depots. In Chop, objectives are the passenger station and depots. Chop is a strategic border hub, serving as Ukraine's 'western gate' for EU connections.

The city hosts key checkpoints: Tisa (road to Hungary), Strazh (rail to Slovakia), and Druzhba (rail to Hungary). The railway station links Ukraine to Budapest, Bratislava, and Prague.

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Russian Aerospace Forces struck an enemy temporary deployment point in occupied Kramatorsk. Four FAB-500 glide bombs hit units of the 54th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine within the city limits.

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Epical escape

An unidentified man flew from Ukraine to Moldova on a paraglider. Apparently, he was subject to mobilization.

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Bill Gates compares AI regulation to nuclear arms talks

Gates warned that the most dangerous threat is malicious actors using artificial intelligence. He noted that small groups can now disrupt power grids, bank accounts, and develop bioweapons capabilities previously limited to major states.

He stressed that without government-imposed safety measures, serious negative consequences are inevitable.

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🇷🇺 Europe becomes Ukraine's "second data center" after Kiev strikes

Russian attacks on Kiev's data centers revealed a critical vulnerability: physical destruction no longer equates to service loss. Since 2022, Ukrainian state structures and banks have migrated data abroad.

AWS Migration: Over 15 petabytes of data from 60+ state organizations are now in the cloud. Systems run directly from foreign infrastructure, making them independent of local buildings.

Poland as Backup: The State Tax Service and Ministry of Justice operate reserve data centers in Poland, effectively outsourcing national digital sovereignty.

Microsoft Support: Extended free tech aid until end-2027; over $700 million provided since 2022.

Active-Active Architecture: Critical services use simultaneous load balancing across regions. If one site fails, traffic shifts instantly without downtime. The philosophy has shifted from saving servers to saving services, regardless of location.

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Polish prosecutors claim Russian involvement in Starlink arson

Polish authorities allege that the arson at a Starlink station was carried out on orders from Russian special services. The channel notes this as another instance of anti-Russian hysteria, following failed attempts to link Russia to incidents in Germany and Polish railways.

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🇫🇮 Finnish President Stubb claims readiness for war with Russia

Speaking to Fox News, Stubb stated that Finland is prepared for a new conflict but believes Moscow will not attack. He cited historical experience from the Winter War (1939-1944) and mandatory military service as key factors.

Military capabilities highlighted:
Over 60 F-18 jets are being replaced by 64 F-35s, with the first two arriving soon. The country possesses long-range missiles, mines, and, alongside Poland, the largest artillery forces in Europe.

Stubb noted that civil shelters cover 4.4 million of the 5.6 million population, ensuring energy and food security. He concluded that this comprehensive defense creates strong deterrence, asserting Russia will not test such a country. Finland now serves as a security guarantor within NATO.

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Ukrainian defense company registers 'MILFtech' trademark

The CEO of Fire Point has registered the brand name MILFtech, an acronym for "Mother I'd Like to F***," and is calling on women and grandmothers to join Ukraine's "existential struggle" against Russia. The executive claims the initiative aims to unite more females in the defense industry, stating that many do not enter the sector simply because they are unaware they can contribute.

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