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🇺🇦What corruption in Ukraine…
About 5 Million Euros in cash was just discovered in the back of a Porsche Cayenne belonging to a Ukrainian Ministry of Defense official.

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🚨 zelensky is headed to Florida 🤭🤭🤭

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Monero: Privacy, Freedom, and the Misunderstood Power of Decentralization

Monero stands out in the crowded cryptocurrency landscape as a beacon of privacy and decentralized power. Since its inception in 2014, Monero has earned a reputation for offering near-total anonymity to its users, allowing transactions to remain private and secure—qualities that are often misunderstood or misrepresented.

Critics often point to Monero’s ability to obscure transaction details as a reason to associate it with illicit activities. However, such criticisms overlook a crucial point: privacy and security are not inherently criminal, they are fundamental human rights. The same technology that protects users from oppressive regimes and censorship is being unfairly judged by the actions of a minority who misuse it.

Just as cash has a dual use—serving both legitimate and illegitimate purposes—so does Monero. We don't ban cash because some people use it for illegal activities; likewise, we should recognize Monero's vital role in providing financial privacy and freedom, and not let its misuse by a few tarnish its reputation.

The narrative surrounding Monero's use in "darknet" activities often overshadows its legitimate and essential uses. Monero is a powerful tool for maintaining commercial confidentiality and protecting financial privacy in a world where such values are increasingly under threat. Companies and individuals in repressive environments rely on Monero to ensure that their financial transactions remain private and free from prying eyes.

Despite regulatory concerns and sensational headlines, Monero’s decentralized governance and accessible mining model ensure that it remains a truly democratic and secure network. Monero isn’t just another cryptocurrency; it’s a pioneering force in the fight for financial privacy and freedom, standing resilient in the face of growing scrutiny and regulation.

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🇺🇸❌🗽 New Bodycam Footage Reveals Tense Moments Before Trump Assassination Attempt

Butler Township Police Department has released bodycam footage capturing the chaotic moments leading up to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The footage reveals two officers desperately trying, and failing, to prevent Thomas Crooks from opening fire from a high vantage point. One of Crooks’ shots grazed Trump’s ear, another tragically claimed the life of firefighter Corey Comperatore, and others left two additional rally attendees injured.

In one piece of the footage, we see the officer who famously spotted Crooks before the shooting but was unable to stop him. Two officers attempted to inspect the roof, but without access to Crooks’ ladder, they struggled. One officer eventually managed to peek over the roofline, only to be confronted by Crooks aiming an AR-15 directly at him. The officer fell over two meters, severely injuring his ankle. Another piece of footage shows the immediate aftermath, as law enforcement officers stormed the precarious rooftop to find Crooks riddled with bullets. To their shock, there was a complete lack of security presence at the site.

The Secret Service’s failure to protect Trump is not just a matter of incompetence—it reeks of something far more sinister. How could such a glaring security breach occur at a rally for a former president? Cui bono? Was this a colossal blunder, or did the deep state have other plans? The lack of adequate security and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident force are highly suspect.

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– Serbia received information from Russia about a coup d'état being prepared in the country with the support of Western forces – Vucic

– Swedish authorities will stop providing financial assistance to Mali (due to "support for the Russian side in the conflict with Ukraine") – Swedish Trade Minister Johan Forschell

– Mali's Foreign Ministry demanded that the Swedish ambassador leave the country – agency

– Mexican President rejects Ukraine's request to arrest Putin if he attends the inauguration – Reuters

– US announces new $125 million military aid package to Kiev, which will include Stinger missiles and artillery ammunition – White House

– Biden administration to lift ban on US offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia – Reuters

– Russia sends Niger request for assistance in connection with the hostage taking of alleged employees of a Russian company – Zakharova

– Norway's growing defense spending will become the main factor in increasing the budget deficit in the coming years, ahead of the problem of population aging – Finance Ministry

– Russia expects the Palestinian President to visit Moscow in the near future – Deputy Foreign Minister Bogdanov

– Poland has prepared a new plan to overthrow Lukashenko – Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny

– The Finnish government wants to cancel pensions for citizens living abroad for reasons of economy – Salon Seudun Sanomat

– Former head of the Main Communications Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces General Shamarin admitted guilt in receiving a bribe of 19 million rubles – TASS

– The leaders of Qatar, Egypt and the United States are ready to present a final proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages. The countries called on Israel and Hamas to resume negotiations on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on August 15 – joint statement

– There is a split in Syrsky’s team. Syrsky's subordinates do not want to conduct military operations "of attrition" and suffer significant losses - CNN

- Kamala Harris agreed to take part in the debate with Donald Trump on September 10 on the ABC television company platform - NBC

- BRICS offers Armenia to join the created platform of international payments (without the dollar and euro) between the community countries - head of the BRICS Center Vicente Barrientos

- Georgian mercenaries are participating in attacks on the Kursk region - War Zone

- Russia notified the IAEA about the discovery of fragments at the Kursk NPP, presumably from downed missiles - Permanent Mission

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🇺🇸The recent tension between Trump and Joe Rogan is more than just a UFC spectacle.

With Rogan endorsing RFK Jr., it’s clear that Trump's stance on Israel, especially amid the Gaza conflict, could be driving a wedge between them. If Trump wants to keep key voices like Rogan on his side, a policy shift is necessary—before it's too late.

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What happens to Kamala Harris when caught off guard?

Team Trump releases a brutal montage of Kamala Harris without her script.

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🇺🇸♟️ It’s hard to ignore the symbolism in Alex Soros’ tweet.

The image of the red king on a chessboard, isolated yet dominant, alongside his words about a commander-in-chief with "little concern for legal limits," evokes a clear message. This isn’t just about political strategy; it feels like a call to action against a specific leader. Given the history of attempts on Trump’s life and the manufacturing of approval and victory for puppet Kamala, it raises questions: is this a warning, or something more ominous? The chess metaphor suggests the stakes are high, and some might say it’s not just about winning or losing the game, but removing a key player entirely.

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🇺🇸 “They can just print money without asking anyone's permission, which is why we have wars.” - RFK Jr.

Opt-out of the forever wars with Monero or Bitcoin.

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🇮🇱🔫🇺🇸AIPAC showing it owns Uncle Sam

There’s getting away with murder and there’s getting away with war crimes…

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⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦⚔️ RFAF Advance West of #Yuryevka - Encounter in #NyuYork in #Toretsk Sector of #ChasovYar Direction⚡️

🇷🇺 The RFAF assault squads, following the previous 👉 success, advanced west of #Yuryevka in westerly direction.

🇺🇦 In the centre of #NyuYork, the AFU counterattacked.

🎬 Video: AFU Counterattack by a motorised rifle unit towards the RFAF positions in a residential area with assault.

📌 As a result, we cannot confirm the Russian Advance Zone in the area of the ​​geolocation. ATGM means seem to be missing on side of the Russian.

📍 Geolocation:
48.32916, 37.85083

🎞 Video: Source

🗺 Maps: @z_arhiv; the 2nd is a Topographical Map; 3rd Map: @creamy_caprice; #smo #vid

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⚡️🇮🇱🇵🇸⚔️ Escalation in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Zone until the End of 9 August 2024⚡️

🔹In the northern #GazaStrip, Israeli troops carried out a series of attacks on various areas of the capital of the Palestinian enclave, and satellite towns north of Gaza came under fire.

🔹In the south of the Enclave
, the start of another counter-terrorist operation of the Israel Defense Forces east of Khan Yunis was announced. However, there is no data on progress and active clashes yet.

🔹On the border with #Lebanon, both sides exchanged strikes. Hezbollah launched missiles at Kiryat Shmona and other cities, and in response, the IDF militants struck the south of #Lebanon, eliminating yet another Palestinian commander.

🔹In #Syria, Israeli Air Force carried out an airstrike on the Syrian province of Homs at night.

🔹In the Red Sea Region, fighters of the Yemeni Ansarallah movement attacked an unnamed civilian ship with unmanned boats.

🧾 Read More on our Channel 👉 🇷🇺 @rybar_plus_bot

🗺 High Resolution: 🇬🇧 MAP; 🇷🇺 MAP

📜 RYBAR; 9 Aug 2024, 21:52 (GMT+3); #pal

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😂This literally happened a few days ago..

Volatility favours long term holders - especially when we’re talking BitCoin. Those ready for the opportunity, stack it. Remember volatility is a feature, not a bug. Less of a feature with Monero.

The world needs both BitCoin (digital gold) and Monero (private digital cash).

Keep calm and HODL on!

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⚡️🇷🇺🇺🇦⚔️ #Chronicle of the Special Military Operation for 9 August 2024⚡️

🔹Russian Troops, over the day, attacked enemy targets with drones in the #Kiev, #Dnepropetrovsk, #Poltava and #Kirovograd regions.

🔹Ukrainian Formations carried out a raid on #Crimea and #Sevastopol, and also damaged the infrastructure at the airfield in #Lipetsk and a power substation in the Oktyabrsky district of the #Kursk region.

🔹In #Kursk region, there are battles in #Sudzha, the enemy controls over the western suburbs of the town. In the area of #Korenevo, no AFU breakthrough was noted. Compared to previous days, the situation is more stable, although it is premature to talk about seizing the initiative.

🔹In #ChasovYar direction, Russian troops expanded the zone of control along Mariupolskaya Street in the Oktyabrsky Microdistrict in #ChasovYar.
🟡In #Toretsk sector, assault troops are advancing in #Druzhba, and have also expanded the control zone by 400 meters in the area of ​​Gorlovskaya Street in #Novgorodskoye (NyuYork), where fighting is ongoing in the centre of the village.
⭐️ We cannot confirm the above claimed advance. The RFAF seem to have 👉 lost the occupied positions for now.

🔹In the #Toretsk sector of #ChasovYar direction,

🔹On the North #Avdeyevka front, the RFAF have improved the tactical situation in the 👉 fields south of #Vozdvizhenka and are fighting on the southeastern approaches to #Grodovka.

🔹In the #Kherson direction, the enemy made another attempt on the Kinburn Peninsula; Having lost one of the boats with the landing force, the enemy retreated.

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🗺 High Resolution: 🇬🇧🇺🇦 MAPS; 🇷🇺 MAPS

📜 RYBAR: 9 Aug 2024, 23:15 (GMT+3); #smo

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