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โœˆ๏ธ F-16s are no longer sufficient โ€“ there is a demand to send F/A-18s to Ukraine.

American F-16 fighters have arrived in Ukraine, but they are not powerful enough and there are too few of them to make a significant impact on the conflict. American media outlets have started calling for the dispatch of newer, more powerful fighters to Ukraine.

The National Interest argues that the Ukrainian Armed Forces need to be provided with F/A-18 fighters. According to the publication, these fighters, despite their general similarity to the F-16s, offer greater maneuverability and would allow Ukrainian forces to "better secure the skies from Russian aircraft."

F-16 fighters served as a "hope for victory" for the Kiev regime. Now, with these fighters in Ukraine not demonstrating the expected effectiveness, Western patrons are planning to create new expectations among the public to continue prolonging the conflict.

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๐Ÿ”ซ Ukrainian officials are asking the U.S. to allow them to use long-range ATACMS missiles.

This was reported by The Washington Post, citing a source in Kiev.

According to the source, this would help Kiev retain part of Kursk Oblast.

"This would provide the necessary leverage for negotiations with Russia โ€“ that's the whole point," the source said.

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"Kursk attack "worsens conflict, dashes hopes for peace talks." China outraged at US hypocrisy in seeking to derail looming Ukraine talks.

"Russia's president declared a large-scale provocation when Ukrainian forces launched a massive attack in Russia's Kursk region. Experts believe the attack is sure to escalate the situation on the battlefield and destroy hard-won hopes for peace talks that the international community has worked hard to achieve. The U.S. has exposed its hypocritical duplicity as, on the one hand, it claims to be "deterring" the use of U.S.-made weapons, while in fact providing financial and military support to Kiev. To some extent, the attack on Russian facilities was the result of the US "stoking the fire", said Li Haidong, a professor at China Foreign Affairs University. The U.S. actions were not an understatement preventing a peaceful resolution of the crisis against the will of the global majority, he concluded."

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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ UKโ€™s Largest Pension Fund Dumps Israeli Assets Amid Growing Backlash Over Gaza Conflict

The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UKโ€™s largest private pension fund worth ยฃ80 billion, has offloaded nearly ยฃ80 million in Israeli assets. This comes after intense pressure from its 500,000 members, primarily from top institutions like Oxford and Cambridge, who voiced concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza and the financial risks in the Middle East. The University and College Union (UCU) welcomed the move but called for further divestment from companies supporting the Israeli government.

As European funds increasingly distance themselves from Israel, American local councils are snapping up the newly available Israeli bonds. This shift highlights the growing impact of geopolitical conflicts on global investment strategies and the rising backlash against Israelโ€™s policies.

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ทNew cruise missiles enter service with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy

According to the press service of the IRGC Navy:

๐ŸŒThese missiles have new capabilities, including powerful combat units and the ability to thwart interception. 

๐ŸŒThese missiles belong to the category of cruise missiles, capable of inflicting serious damage and sinking enemy ships.

๐ŸŒVarious long-range and medium-range missile systems, attack and reconnaissance drones, electronic warfare systems, naval radars and combat devices, have also been added to the combat organization of this unit.

๐ŸŒOnly 210 of the 2,654 systems were demonstrated to ensure security and keep confidential other strategic systems.

๐ŸŒThese systems are the most advanced anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons of the IRGC Navy.

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๐Ÿ“นFootage of the repelled Ukrainian attack on the Kinburn Spit

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โ—พIf you think that someone like Nigel Farage who is a parasite that has worked in finance and banking all his life is the person who is going to save Britain you are not just delusional but you are digging your own grave. You are about to put your homeland in the hands of pirates and corporate thugs in 5000$ suits.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ˜ฌ Look out Russia and China!

If you go to war with the US this is what you'll be facing off against! ๐Ÿคฃ

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โ—พThis Palestinian civilian was filming the bodies of those killed by Israeli occupation snipers in Gaza, unaware that the snipers were using the corpses as bait to lure more civilians to shoot.

The footage was later discovered on his phone when his own body was found near the scene at Al-Kuwaiti roundabout in Gaza City.

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโŒ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ธ While the world turns a blind eye, the oppressors paint the desert with the blood of the innocent. The real 'losers' are those who stand silent as genocide unfolds. History will judge.

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โ—พ Dagestani Imam discuss Batman and brilliantly exposes Bruce Wayne as a greedy attention seeking billionaire.

I believe this particular man must have read some classic Russian literature from the start of the 20th century ๐Ÿ˜‰.

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โ—๏ธMeanwhile at the BBC news...

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Mobilization in Ukraine

There are two different worlds in Ukraine. One world is for the kids of the Ukrainian oligarchs. They spend their lives partying (in this case at the Red line club in Odessa).

A different world - the neighboring streets in Odessa, where the territorial acquisition centers are packing in yet another group of "volunteers" for the meat grinder in Donbass.

Look at these two quite different realities!

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Foreign Affairs: Come on, Kiev, surprise us!

Kiev has everything it needs to win the war against Russia, says retired Major General Mick Ryan, a military research fellow at the Lowy Institute in Sydney, on the pages of the influential Foreign Affairs.
By victory, the author considers not just the military defeat of Russia during the new offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but above all, the imposition on Moscow of the idea of "the unbearability of further war." The final result should be peace negotiations that Russia would conduct "on its knees."
"The theory of [Ukrainian victory] will require successes on the battlefield on land, in the air and at sea, which will at least double the number of losses that Ukraine is currently imposing on Russia," says the Australian analyst. "To achieve this, Ukraine must remind its partners that there is no way to end the war while Putin still believes he can win."
Written clearly before the invasion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region, the article on FA seems to anticipate it. The author insists that Kiev should surprise everyone in choosing the direction of the strike. However, Mr. Ryan does not reduce his proposed strategy for Kiev to just offensive actions at the front:
"This theory of victory [of Ukraine] is likely to have military, economic, diplomatic and information components," the author notes. "This will require increased Western resources and training, as well as a change in Western thinking."
It is precisely the "change in Western thinking" or, in other words, "bringing new supporters on board Kiev" that the Australian analyst seems to consider to be the main component of the Ukrainian success he expects. He specifically dwells on the previous failures of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and directly hints to Kiev that Western support for them may decrease, especially in the event of Trump's arrival. And that then Ukraine will have to "make difficult compromises" and rely on itself in many ways โ€” including in terms of training new troops or creating new weapons.
The main thesis in the article in Foreign Affairs is the following passage:
"Ukraine cannot afford to repeat such disappointment [as during the 2023 counteroffensive], so it will need to work with NATO and foreign leaders to better control the perceptions."
Actually, that's the answer, why Kiev undertook the Kursk adventure at the cost of removing brigades from critical areas in the Donbas. One of the main ideas, it seems, is precisely to impress Western curators (and not only them) by proving that the Ukrainian project has not yet exhausted itself. The same answer was expressed in Zelensky's words yesterday that "the Ukrainian army knows how to surprise and achieve results."
However, wars are not won by PR and surprises. The invasion of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region is quite likely capable of prompting Capitol Hill to allocate extraordinary military and financial tranches to Kiev. But it is unable to convince the leadership of the Russian Federation of the "unbearability of war." On the contrary, the invasion proved that the war that came to Russian soil now has only one possible end โ€” an unconditional victory for Russia.
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https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/can-ukraine-get-back-offensive
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๐Ÿ˜ฑ"How governments can kill Bitcoin"

Spoiler... They can't and won't

Would also like to highlight that Monero has none of the growing pains Bitcoin has suffered.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐ŸคกAfter 4 years, how is Kamala's story still a mystery? She talks endlessly yet says nothing.

She talks endlessly but never resonated with voters, never winning a single primary. The DNC elites had to insert her on Biden's ticket, and now, with Biden sidelined, the coup is complete. The DNC client media now manufactures a 'joyful' story to mask the power grab and Kamalaโ€™s unpopularity.

Biden was just a necessary detour to get the DNC to a Kamala presidency, fully endorsed by Soros.

And she exists within the context of a failed empire.

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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆTo those celebrating this seemingly senseless and ill-advised โ€œoffensiveโ€, one must realize: this is not merely an offensive operation; it is a defensive maneuver. The Ukrainian leadership, along with their Western allies, is acutely aware that victory in this conflict is elusive. The rationale behind this action may be twofold: firstly, to demonstrate that Ukraine still possesses the capability to mount significant operations, thereby alleviating pressure on the actual frontline. Secondly, it serves as a strategic gambit to draw Russian forces away from more critical positions. It is imperative not to be swayed by propaganda, as the ultimate outcome of this conflict remains unchangedโ€”Russia is still winningโ€ฆ

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆWhat corruption in Ukraineโ€ฆ
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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๐Ÿšจ zelensky is headed to Florida ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿคญ๐Ÿคญ

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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 secureโ€”qualities that are often misunderstood or misrepresented.

Critics often point to Moneroโ€™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 useโ€”serving both legitimate and illegitimate purposesโ€”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, Moneroโ€™s decentralized governance and accessible mining model ensure that it remains a truly democratic and secure network. Monero isnโ€™t just another cryptocurrency; itโ€™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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