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โ—พJosep Borrell told an audience at St Antony's College in Oxford, UK, that he finds it challenging to explain the EU's actions in Iraq while the EU calls on countries to isolate Russia over its war with Ukraine. The West's support of Israel amidst its military onslaught in the Gaza Strip doesn't make matters easier, either.

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โ—Massive explosions in Poland as Ukraineโ€™s military stash goes up in smoke

In Poland, three trucks loaded with military equipment intended for transfer to Ukraine burned down on the way from military warehouses to a national air force base. The trucks contained helmets, body armor and boxes of mortar rounds.

The detonation of ammunition was heard by residents of the surrounding areas. Firefighters were unable to begin extinguishing the fire due to explosions.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ—ฝ๐Ÿ˜กThe Bidens are furious with the Dem coup.

Dr. Jill took the stage for like 3 minutes last night - Just before Joe. She said a few curt words about Kamala and was gone. All business and no love. They are both reportedly leaving the DNC and won't be there for the nomination.

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Philadelphi Corridor: Gaza war sticking point that could wreck entire peace process

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confidently announced Monday that the ball was in Hamasโ€™s court in peace negotiations after Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to a US-backed hostages-for-ceasefire โ€œbridging proposal.โ€

Hamas slammed Netanyahuโ€™s decision to tack new conditions onto the proposed peace deal, and demanded a return to a draft agreement based on a June resolution of the UN Security Council.

๐ŸŒ The Philadelphi Corridor, a 14-km long, 100 meter-wide fortified border between Gaza and Egypt, is at the heart of the dispute. Hamas has decried Tel Avivโ€™s demand for permanent control of the Corridor, plus the Rafah crossing and the Netzarim Junction, citing the demands as evidence that Netanyahu seeks to undermine mediatorsโ€™ efforts and prolong the conflict. Blinken has expressed Washingtonโ€™s support for Tel Avivโ€™s position on the Corridor, an Israeli official has told media.

๐ŸŒ Control of the Philadelphi Corridor has been a long-term strategic aim for Israel, which wants to build a massive new wall there, ostensibly to deter Hamas weapons smuggling efforts. Hamasโ€™s allies see the effort as yet another attempt by Israel to โ€œblockadeโ€ and โ€œstrangleโ€ Gaza.

๐ŸŒ Egypt has consistently rejected Israeli control of the border zone, warning that it undermines the foundations of the 1979 Egypt-Israel peace deal. A high-level source has told Egyptian media that Cairo will stick to its demands for a โ€œfull Israeli withdrawalโ€ from the Philadelphi Corridor and the Rafah border crossing.

๐ŸŒ Israeli peace negotiators returned from Egypt emptyhanded Monday as sources told Israeli media Netanyahu is โ€œunwilling to compromise on his position.โ€ Israel reportedly plans to try again sometime this week by sending the heads of the Mossad, Shin Bet and the IDFโ€™s hostage team to Egypt. Blinken arrived in Egypt for more talks on Tuesday, flying to Qatar later in the day.

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Vladimir Putin - in the ancestral village of the first president of the Chechen Republic, Hero of Russia Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov.
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๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บโŒ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญSwitzerland invited the Russian mission to the UN Security Council to unofficially visit Geneva on August 25-26 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, but Moscow declined the invitation - RIA Novosti citing the Swiss Foreign Ministry.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ“ˆ The IMF supports the Kiev regime's plans to raise taxes.

The head of the organization's mission in Ukraine, Gavin Gray, said that Zelensky's gang "is doing the right thing by changing its internal policy."

"Unfortunately, a certain increase in tax rates is necessary... The Ukrainian government is doing the right thing by changing its domestic policy. Obviously, the war will last longer and will continue next year. This will have its consequences - budget expenditures will grow, hopes for a speedy recovery will have to be postponed," he said.


โ—๏ธUkrainian sources report that the Kiev regime plans to raise VAT by 3-4%.

Meaning VAT will rise to 23-24%.

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๐Ÿ”ฅ Jack Mallers is emphasizing how #Bitcoin serves as a safeguard for maintaining purchasing power, especially when measured against the stability of energy, suggesting that as other assets potentially lose value, Bitcoin will continue to stand strong due to its intrinsic connection to energyโ€”a fundamental and unyielding resource.

Similarly, #Monero is not just another cryptocurrency; it's positioned for sustainable, long-term growth due to its focus on privacy and security, which are becoming increasingly valued in our digital age. Monero is poised for significant gains, offering a level of protection and privacy that will be crucial as digital assets continue to integrate deeper into the global economy. By safeguarding your wealth while ensuring your financial activities remain private, Monero is set to be a key player in the future of digital finance, just as Bitcoin is in the realm of energy-linked value retention.

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Recently, the leadership of the American NED Foundation argued about how to properly respond to publications about the foundation's cooperation with the CIA in working to change unwanted regimes and how to communicate with journalists from The Grayzone. They ended up making excuses so ineptly that it led to a scandal and a split in the organization, and the firing of two high-ranking employees.

The protagonists of the article are:
Carl Gershman is the former president of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), an organization that is funded by the U.S. government and actively involved in promoting American interests abroad. The article states that Gershman was a key figure in coordinating international efforts to support opposition movements in countries where the U.S. was attempting regime change. After the scandal, the NED founder was isolated and marginalized.

Michael Allen is a National Democratic Institute (NDI) fellow closely associated with political intervention operations in other countries. The article mentions his role in planning and implementing strategies to destabilize governments unwanted by the US. He was eventually fired.

Leslie Aun is a former communications director for NED who, the article alleges, was heavily involved in PR campaigns designed to create a positive image of these programs and hide their real goals. She embarrassed herself the most and was unable to answer elementary questions about the organization's activities. For which she was also fired.

โ—๏ธThe recent scandal at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), highlighted in The Grayzone article, may indeed be a significant blow to U.S. efforts to change regimes abroad. The internal chaos and leaked documents at the NED demonstrate that similar organizations involved in political interference in other countries are not immune to crises and revelations. This is certainly a positive development for those who oppose external interference in sovereign affairs.

However, despite the crisis at NED, there remain many other institutions, such as USAID and various private foundations, that continue to promote similar programs. Moreover, the leak may even play into the hands of these organizations by giving them the opportunity to intercept grants and resources that were previously earmarked for the NED. As a result, while this scandal may have disrupted NED's plans, the overall U.S. strategy for regime change will likely remain in place, simply reallocating resources to other actors in the process.

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๐Ÿ›ก This is Huge! Monero's Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++): A Major Leap in Privacy ๐Ÿ›ก

Monero has always been at the forefront of privacy, and now, with the recent pull request for Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++), it's taking things to an entirely new level. This isn't just an updateโ€”it's a significant enhancement to how Monero guarantees your financial privacy.

Why does this matter?

๐Ÿ” Ultimate Privacy: FCMP++ will revolutionize how transactions are mixed, making it nearly impossible to trace any transaction back to its source. Every Monero transaction will look identical on the blockchain, ensuring that your activities remain truly private.

๐Ÿš€ Leading the Way: While other cryptocurrencies are still figuring out how to improve privacy, Monero is actively implementing cutting-edge technology. This keeps Monero ahead of the curve in protecting users from prying eyes.

๐ŸŒ A Safer Future: As financial surveillance increases globally, features like FCMP++ will become essential. Monero is not just preparing for the futureโ€”it's creating it.

"Weโ€™re excited to share that a pull request has been made for the Full-Chain Membership Proofs (FCMP++) integration into Monero! The pull request is a work-in-progress and will be improved upon and reviewed to ensure soundness of the implementation."

This is more than an updateโ€”it's a promise that Monero will continue to be the gold standard in privacy. Stay tuned, because the revolution in financial privacy is happening right now with Monero!

#MoneroRevolution #PrivacyCoins #CryptoSecurity #FCMP++

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธโŒ๐ŸŒ Joe goes Nuclear?

The New York Times is reporting that President Joe Biden has ordered U.S. forces to prepare for possible nuclear confrontations with Russia, China, and North Korea.

Insane, suicidal Joe, what the hell are you thinking? Nevermind...

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆโš”๏ธ #On #MalayaLoknya and #Martynovka in #Sudzha Sector of #Kursk Regionโšก๏ธ

๐Ÿ”ด The Enemy is going very actively in the area of the #MalayaLoknya settlement.
๐ŸŸก The situation is complicated.

๐Ÿ”ด In the #Martynovka area, the heat is also not bad. For 4 hours continuous attacks by small enemy assault groups at the settlement.
๐ŸŸก 3 armoured vehicles of the AFU were burned, 1 tank was damaged (destroyed). The enemy has 37 fallen.

๐Ÿ“Œ Regarding #Martynovka, the ๐Ÿ‘‰ Fiend Report on its capture seems to be ahead of events. Further developments on the site remain to be seen.

๐Ÿ“œ Voenkor Kotenok: 20 AUG 2024, 22:46 (GMT+3)

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โšก๏ธBreaking News: Mt. Gox Distributes Another 12,000 #Bitcoin to Trusteesโ€”Only 20,000 $BTC Left!

The infamous Mt. Gox, once the worldโ€™s largest Bitcoin exchange, has just moved another 12,000 Bitcoin, valued at over $800 million. This brings the remaining stash down to just 20,000 BTC, with all eyes on how these remaining coins will be handled.

Mt. Gox is a cautionary tale of centralized crypto exchanges. This latest distribution should serve as a reminder of why owning your keys, especially with privacy coins like Monero, is essential.

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆโš”๏ธ #Chronicle of the Special Military Operation for 20 August 2024โšก๏ธ

๐Ÿ”นRussian Troops attacked enemy military targets in #Glukhov, #Sumy region, and a substation was also hit there. In addition, an oil depot in #Ternopol was hit by drones.

๐Ÿ”นAt the same time, liquidation of the consequences of an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Rosrezerv Oil Storage Facility in #Proletarsk, #Rostov region, continues. About 600 employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are on the scene. The fire is localised on the territory of the oil depot.

๐Ÿ”นIn the #Kursk region, Ukrainian formations attack in the direction of #RusskayaKonopelka and #Spalnoye. The configuration of the front in the area of #MalayaLoknya has been clarified, and a column of AFU armoured vehicles has been destroyed in #Korenevo.

๐Ÿ”นIn the #Toretsk sector, the RFAF liberated #Novgorodskoye (the former #NyuYork), attacking #Nelepovka from both sides. In #Kirovo, Russian troops advanced 800 m to the northwestern outskirts of the village.

๐Ÿ”นOn the North #Avdeyevka front, fighting continues in #Grodovka, as well as on the approaches to #Novogrodovka to the south. Forwarded RFAF assault groups are advancing in the vicinity of the #Mikhaylovka station, trying to take control of the waste heap located behind it.

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๐Ÿ“œ RYBAR: 20 Aug 2024, 23:59 (GMT+3); #smo

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โšก๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆโš”๏ธ Situation in Key Settlements in the #Avdeyevka Direction at the Beginning of 21 August 2024โšก๏ธ

๐Ÿ”ดIn #Konstantinovka - artillery battles and endless FPV drones.
๐ŸŸกSome people's houses are turning into ruins en masse.
๐ŸŸกWithout this, the Ukrop cannot be knocked out.

๐Ÿ”ดIn #Krasnogorovka - Aviation sometimes appears from both sides.
๐ŸŸกThe Ukrops continue to hold their positions, but their attempts will quickly end if fresh forces are transferred there.

๐Ÿ”ดIn #Karlovka - the Ukrops have strengthened well, while they are ready to hold their positions steadfastly. We gave them too much time to prepare.
๐ŸŸกDespite this, we have liberated the northern part, and it is time for the southern one.

๐Ÿ”ตThis is the direction where the most active fighting is happening now; we have pulled all our forces there and are breaking down all the defences:

๐Ÿ”ดIn #Kamyshevka - there are battles on the northern outskirts.
๐ŸŸกUkrop strives to keep the village with a small force;

๐Ÿ”ด#Zavetnoye - is liberated, birds get ready;

๐Ÿ”ดTo #Selidovo, it's a long way, but we go along the landings strictly on the course.

๐Ÿ”ดIn #Marinovka and #Novogrodovka - we clean the enemy at the root, the artillery does not spare.

๐Ÿ”ด#KrutoyYar and #KrasnyYar - so far the battles are on the outskirts.

๐Ÿ”ดIn #Grodovka - no visible advances, but cannon artillery is firing at the enemy without respite.

๐Ÿ“Œ In principle, a very interesting situation has now arisen: we are actively liberating the #DPR, and the #Ukrops are trying to push through in the #Kursk region. Let's see what the enemy is ready for.

๐Ÿ—บ @Olegtsarov's Maps added๐Ÿ‘†

๐Ÿ“œ Voenkor Kotenok: 21 August 2024, 00:31 (GMT+3); #smo

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