WW3? Ukraine/US vs. Donbass/Russia [Archive] - Page 91 - The Project Avalon Community Forum

Bill Ryan

29th December 2025, 23:48

Russia Brings Massive Law Claim For Frozen Assets Return; EU Advised To Settle; Huliaipole Captured

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1h__l1Idlc (1.17.38)

0:00 - Introduction and personal update on health
1:21 - Discussion on U.S. bombing strikes in Nigeria
6:33 - Analysis of Ukraine's 20-point peace plan
9:36 - Trump's cold response to Zelensky's plan
12:46 - Commentary on Jennifer Kavanaugh's insights regarding the peace plan
14:57 - Overview of Putin's secret meeting with Russian business leaders
19:00 - Summary of Putin's statements on negotiations with the U.S.
30:02 - Critique of U.S. backchannel negotiations with Russia
40:09 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1h__l1Idlc&t=2409s) - Update on legal proceedings regarding frozen Russian assets
55:20 - Implications of potential legal outcomes for the EU
59:05 - Update on military developments in Ukraine
60:00 - Reports on the situation in Guliapole
1:15:54 - Conclusion and closing remarksIn the section I highlighted in red above, Alexander Mercouris reports that Russia has initiated legal proceedings against the EU (in relation to their 'freezing' of the 210 billion euros of Russian assets) in no less than 14 different jurisdictions, including Switzerland, the Hague, Moscow, the US and Singapore.

Their large team of the world's very best international lawyers (which for tactical and political reasons include no Russians in this case) has filed a massive 840 page complaint. And the advantage of the same case being heard simultaneously in 14 different courts is that to win the case, Russia has to win in only one court of the 14. In contrast, for the EU to win, they would have to win in all 14 courts — something which is never ever going to happen.

Mercouris notes wryly that the response from the EU has been 'dismay'. :ROFL:

Ukraine Calamitous Month; Mirnograd Huliaipole Rodinska Stepnogorsk Fall; Trump Dumps Zelensky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jxZRCYYLhU (1:08:38)
In today's update, Alexander Mercouris says that in the video he made where he mentions the Russians filing numerous court cases, he had relied heavily upon a video which he thought had been made by Yanis Varoufakis but which turned out to be an AI fake. He then said the number of AI fakes on YouTube are increasing exponentially (my words) and wondered why YT aren't doing more to weed them out. I think we've all been taken in by AI fakes in recent weeks and they're sometimes very hard to spot and so easy to compromise such a valuable thread.Wow. But the report seems close to the truth.

My own summary: the complaint was filed in a Moscow court two weeks ago, and "if the central bank wins, it could seek enforcement against Euroclear's assets in other jurisdictions, especially those deemed "friendly" by Russia. The Bank of Russia may attempt to enforce the Russian court's decision against Euroclear in China, Hong Kong, the UAE, Kazakhstan and other friendly jurisdictions."

The following was reported by Reuters on 15 December:

https://www.reuters.com/business/russias-central-bank-seeks-230-billion-damages-belgiums-euroclear-moscow-court-2025-12-15

Russia seeks $230 billion in damages from Euroclear over seized assets

MOSCOW, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank has filed a lawsuit in Moscow seeking $230 billion in damages from Euroclear, marking the first step in what the Kremlin has warned will be a legal nightmare for the EU over plans to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.

The European Union wants to tap part of the roughly 210 billion euros worth of Russian central bank assets frozen in Europe after Moscow invaded Ukraine in 2022 to back a loan for Kyiv's military and civilian needs in 2026 and 2027.

EU leaders agreed on Friday to indefinitely freeze the assets, arguing they must support Ukraine because if they don't Moscow could one day attack NATO - a claim Russia denies.

Legal experts expect Moscow's Commercial Court to issue a swift ruling against Euroclear, the Belgium-based depository that holds most of the assets. The court said it received the central bank’s claim on December 12, demanding 18.2 trillion roubles - the full value of Russia’s frozen sovereign assets.

If the central bank wins, it could seek enforcement against Euroclear's assets in other jurisdictions, especially those deemed "friendly" by Russia.

Euroclear did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

RUSSIA WARNS EU AGAINST USING ITS ASSETS

Russia has repeatedly warned the EU (https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/how-might-russia-react-any-eu-decision-use-its-frozen-assets-ukraine-2025-12-11/) that using its sovereign reserves amounts to theft, undermines confidence in central banks and the euro, and has vowed harsh retaliation, including seizing European private investors’ holdings in Russia.

"What rational investor will hold its securities in Euroclear, in euro or in the EU, if they understand that their property rights are not respected and their assets can be taken away under any pretext," Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev told Reuters.

Russia's central bank said (https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/russian-central-bank-says-eu-plans-use-its-assets-are-illegal-2025-12-12/) on December 12 that EU plans to use its assets were illegal and it reserved the right to employ all available means to protect its interests.

Implementation would be challenged in "national courts, judicial authorities of foreign states and international organizations, arbitral tribunals and other international judicial instances," it said.

RUSSIA MAY CHASE EUROCLEAR ABROAD

"The Bank of Russia may attempt to enforce a Russian court's decision against Euroclear in China, Hong Kong, the UAE, Kazakhstan and other friendly jurisdictions, if such assets can be identified," said Gleb Boyko from NSP law firm.

bojancan

30th December 2025, 17:58

In these days all is upside down... I am wondering if Trump knew about the attack... he is a big "master actor" and also liar... big mouth talker of deception... me now.. just wondering... thinking...

Russia claims drones target Putin home. Trump shocked. Zelensky needs US to win. Saudi-UAE conflict
Yjqeqa5Zgjc

Tintin

31st December 2025, 14:03

From Scott Ritter, via his Substack (https://scottritter.substack.com/p/some-thoughts-regarding-the-ukrainian):

Some thoughts regarding the Ukrainian drone attack that targeted President Putin

Scott Ritter
Dec 31, 2025

The attack meets two of the criterion set forth in the “Fundamentals of State Policy of the Russian Federation on Nuclear Deterrence”, published on December 3, 2024, regarding acts of aggression designed to be deterred by Russia’s nuclear deterrence forces.

This includes “Aggression by any state from a military coalition (bloc, alliance) against the Russian Federation and (or) its allies is considered as the aggression by this coalition (bloc, alliance) as a whole”, and “Aggression against the Russian Federation and (or) its allies by any non-nuclear state with the participation or support of a nuclear state is considered as their joint attack.”

Ukraine operates as part of a NATO bloc whose stated objective is the strategic defeat of Russia. Ukraine’s targeting of the Russian President constitutes “actions by an adversary affecting elements of critically important state or military infrastructure of the Russian Federation, the disablement of which would disrupt response actions by nuclear forces.”

Had the Ukrainian attack succeeded, Russia would have carried out massive nuclear retaliation against all of Europe.

I don’t think the world understands how close it came to nuclear Armageddon.

Russia has no choice but to re-establish deterrence modalities by physically destroying Ukraine as it currently exists.

The current Ukrainian government cannot be viewed as a negotiating partner, but rather as a terrorist entity that must be eliminated in its totality.

I believe the Trump administration understands this.

Europe does not.

The examination of the drone debris by Russian special services will provide specific technical data pertaining to the targeting data used by Ukraine, which in turn will point to specific sources and methods used to collect and prepare this data for use by Ukraine.

In short, there can be no doubt Russia possesses incontrovertible intelligence information that establishes a European connection to the Ukrainian attack on President Putin.

Europe must be put on notice that it is culpable in the actions of the Zelensky regime, and that any effort or actions that facilitate continued Ukrainian strikes against the critical national security infrastructure of the Russian Federation (the Russian President, as the sole authority for release of Russian nuclear weapons, fits this definition) will be treated as a hostile act by Europe capable of triggering a Russian nuclear response.

In the coming days and weeks, one can expect to see Russian actions designed to target and eliminate the totality of the Zelensky regime.

Anything less than this would make moot the purpose of a Russian nuclear doctrine in the first place, and Russia under President Putin does not have a history of engaging in meaningless word games at the strategic level.

2026 will be the last year Ukraine in its current manifestation exists.

The question now is whether the same can be said about Europe.

grapevine

31st December 2025, 16:30

From Scott Ritter, via his Substack (https://scottritter.substack.com/p/some-thoughts-regarding-the-ukrainian):

In the coming days and weeks, one can expect to see Russian actions designed to target and eliminate the totality of the Zelensky regime.

What I find despicable is that military attacks, including retribution, mostly kill innocent people and not the perpetrators. This has always been the case and always will be. We’re all sitting ducks in this debacle, with no say whatsoever in the actions of our incompetent, self-serving, governments who don’t care about their countries, let alone the people in them. That we are considered by them to be collateral damage is dismissive and demeaning to every one of us.

So if the Russians ARE able to eliminate the entire Zelensky regime then maybe, just maybe, UK/EU leaders might be reminded of their own mortality, and think again.

bojancan

31st December 2025, 19:06

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 01:30

‼️🇷🇺 New Year's celebration in the free Lugansk. #Russia #NewYear2026

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/2006498231564513387

2006498231564513387

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 01:49

Dmitry Medvedev

Happy New Year 2026!

https://x.com/MedvedevRussiaE/status/2006341963101118652

2006341963101118652

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 02:34

Christopher Helali

🇷🇺 Dear friend of our channel DD Geopolitics, Andrey Sergeevich Afanasyev, war correspondent for SPAS TV channel sends us a warm message from Avdeevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic that was liberated by the Russian armed forces.

This New Year let’s remember that this Special Military Operation is not only a war against fascism but Satanism and Globalism. Russia will be VICTORIOUS! ☦️

https://x.com/ChrisHelali/status/2006476943454310592

2006476943454310592

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 03:25

Spetsnaℤ 007 🇷🇺

🇷🇺 President Putin's New Year Address.

https://x.com/Alex_Oloyede2/status/2006482375212155262

2006482375212155262

Lord Bebo

🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his New Year’s greetings

"We are together, the people of Russia. The work, successes and achievements of each of us create new chapters of its thousand-year history"

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/2006370636621603159

2006370636621603159

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 03:44

Juta - Sofia Vasilevskaya🇷🇺

In keeping with a good tradition, on the eve of the New Year, the soldiers of the "AHMAT" special forces of the Russian Ministry of Defense visited the families of their comrades who fell in the line of duty defending their homeland, expressed words of support, and handed over gifts with thank-you letters from the commander of the "AHMAT" special forces unit of the Russian Ministry of Defense.

AHMAT IS STRENGTH — RUSSIA IS POWER
GOD IS ONE — ALLAHU AKBAR!

https://x.com/Parkidem_Sofia/status/2006482440760508563

2006482440760508563

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 03:46

Juta - Sofia Vasilevskaya🇷🇺

🍧🍨🍦🥧Dear compatriots, residents of great Russia!

In the magical hour when the chimes ring out, the year 2026 will enter our homes! I sincerely congratulate you on this bright, truly family holiday!

Our people lived through 2025 with honor and dignity — The Year of the Defender of the Fatherland. It strengthened our spirit, reminding us of glorious pages of history, and brought new common victories, which we, as always, achieved together. These achievements have become a solid foundation for the main theme of the coming year.

The upcoming 2026 is special. It has been declared by our President as the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, and there is a deep meaning in this. By virtue of my profession, I often reflect on what constitutes the strength of a state. And our enduring advantage is in its incredible diversity and yet unshakable unity.

Our ancestors have repeatedly proven: as long as we are united, we are invincible.

Great Russia is a wonderful home where simple and amazing, talented and open people of different nationalities live and work side by side. In common affairs, in daily support, in holidays and work, in common struggle and trials, we are one big and friendly family.

May the coming year become for all of us a time of new achievements and strengthening of that unbreakable bond that makes Russia strong, prosperous, and a beloved homeland for every one of its residents.

🍰🎂🍮🍭🍬🍫🍿Happy New Year 2026, dear friends!

With respect, the team of
the International "People's Unity Club":

https://x.com/Parkidem_Sofia/status/2006481244838638046

2006481244838638046

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 03:53

Juta - Sofia Vasilevskaya🇷🇺

🎶Happy New Year!

Dear friends!

We would like to wish you a Happy New Year from Evgeny Kucherov, a participant of the Special Operations Forces, and the artists of the Central House of the Russian Army.

In keeping with a good tradition, we have prepared a New Year's song for you - please accept this musical gift with our best wishes! May it bring you joy and inspiration in the run-up to the holiday, and fill your hearts with warmth and faith in miracles.

From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you good health, happiness, prosperity, and the fulfillment of your most cherished wishes in the coming year!

https://x.com/Parkidem_Sofia/status/2005996596907970574

2005996596907970574

Tintin

1st January 2026, 08:57

People and governments are talking about evidence.... Russia doesn't need to send evidence I think... US has the evidence on their satellite intelligence network for sure... and if US doesn't have the evidence.. then their satellite intelligence is not as good as they always say it is... I know that they can see a guy's name on his jacket in any combat zone....

Dec, 31
Alex Christoforou
251K subscribers
Ballistic missile threat. West wants drone evidence. Putin replica offices. Trump weird TRUTH post
KKkEFeRzXSQ

The issue here I think is one of arrogance: why should Russia have to produce evidence? Some nerve the 'Western' government puppets have; they still haven't, after repeated requests from the Russian government, yet provided the names of those butchered by the Ukrainians - Botsman et al - in Bucha.

Tintin

1st January 2026, 10:27

A New Year address from Vladimir Putin oozing with typical class, that puts to shame our sorry excuse for a monarch here in the UK :)

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Vladimir_Putin_%28speeches%29/2025-12-31_New_Year_address_from_Vladimir_Putin.mp4

Tintin

1st January 2026, 11:01

Well said Richard on X (https://x.com/ricwe123/status/2006370785036779633) (below). If I were Vladimir Putin I'd be extremely careful in my dealings with the US regardless its figurative 'head'; to the point of playing them very carefully and keeping them at arms length. Perhaps this is what they are doing anyway. Still, caution is the watchword here. My own view is that this was a (fortunately) failed attack with British origin, not necessarily the US this time although CIA complicity can't be entirely dismissed; the terrorist nature speaks to decades' old sabotage tactics honed during WW2 and through Gladio ops (stay-behinds). Those fingerprints were all over the Nord Stream incident - what better way to 'Keep Germany down and Russia out', heh.

Anyway, back to more recent affairs:

-------------------------

Apparently Russian President Vladimir Putin stayed in the Valdai Presidential Palace in Novgorod region because Donald Trump wanted him pinned there for another call.

US intelligence used that very communication to lock onto his location and pass it straight to Ukraine.

Let's be real,these weren’t "peace talks"
They were bait.
A trap.

A dressed-up ambush packaged as diplomacy, a pre-kill handshake from Washington’s war-hungry establishment.

Was Trump knowingly in on it?
Who knows.

But it wouldn’t take much to convince him that a drone strike is just "tough negotiating"

Whether he knew or not, the outcome is the same: it looks like NATO just made a play to eliminate Russia’s head of state.

Period.

So what does this say?

That negotiations with Washington are a sick joke.
They aren’t conversations, they’re intelligence-gathering stunts, sugar-coated in false goodwill.

Iran learned that lesson through Israel.

Russia, through Ukraine.

And once again, the argument becomes obvious: talking to Washington is pointless.
Either their presidents are powerless figureheads, or they’re fully complicit.
In both cases, there’s no reason to take a single word from them at face value.

Tintin

1st January 2026, 11:20

Ukrainian terrorist drone attack - update:

___________________________________

🚨⚡️BREAKING AND UNUSUAL

Source: https://x.com/mog_russEN/status/2006308486314127613

Russian Defense reveals details of Kiev attempted attack on Putin’s residence:

Key points from the briefing by Major General Alexander Romanenko, Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ Missile Defense:

Between December 28-29, 2025, Kiev attempted a large-scale terrorist attack using 91 long-range drones targeting the Russian president’s residence in Novgorod region.

The attack was launched from the Ukrainian regions of Sumy and Chernihiv and carried out along multiple routes through the skies over Bryansk, Smolensk, Tver, and Novgorod, using fixed-wing drones flying at very low altitudes.

All drones were completely destroyed during the aerial engagement, with no casualties or damage reported.

Drone shootdown tally:

49 drones over Bryansk

1 drone over Smolensk

41 drones over Novgorod

The attack was repelled using air defense systems, mobile fire units, and electronic warfare systems.

The nature of the attack, the number of drones, and their flight paths confirm it was a carefully planned, multi-stage, and targeted operation.

Russian forces confirmed that the presidential residence sustained no damage and that all units operated in high coordination and efficiency, successfully completing their combat mission.

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-01_Briefing_from_Major_General_Alexander_Romanenko_Commander_of_the_Russian_Aerospace_Forces_on_Ukra inian_drone_attack_on_Presidential_residence.mp4

Tintin

1st January 2026, 14:52

Andrey Bohdan one of the original sponsors of The Gollum on Bankhova Street confirming what we already know, namely that said Gollum is simply continuing his role from the TV show Servant of the People: uncertain when this was recorded but certainly sometime in the last four years:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/Andrey_Bohdan_on_Zelensky_continuing_his_role_from_Servant_of_the_People_TV_show.mp4

Tintin

1st January 2026, 15:02

Lost Armour animated map detailing the advances of the Russian dubbed "Eastern Express" each day of 2025:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-01_Animated_map_showing_Russian_dubbed_Eastern_Express_progress_daily_during_2025.mp4

Vicus

1st January 2026, 15:46

Ukrainian Armed Forces drones attacked the Kherson region on New Year's Eve, killing and wounding dozens of civilians. - today

https://topcor.ru/uploads/posts/2026-01/thumbs/85d299cd58_output.webp

On the night of January 1, 2026, the Kyiv regime committed a monstrous war crime. A squadron of Ukrainian kamikaze drones carried out a targeted terrorist attack on a café and hotel in Khorly on the Black Sea coast in the Kherson region, where people were celebrating the New Year. Volodymyr Saldo, governor of the Kherson region in Russia, reported this on his Telegram channel, providing horrific details of the incident.

According to the publication, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed and wounded dozens of civilians. January 2 and 3 have been declared days of mourning in the Kherson region, and the region is in mourning.

"According to preliminary reports, more than 50 people were injured, 24 died. The figures are being clarified... Many were burned alive. A child died. This crime, in essence, is on par with the Odessa Trade Union House."

– wrote Saldo.

He clarified that one of the Ukrainian kamikaze UAVs was deliberately loaded with an incendiary mixture. It was precisely this type of incendiary mixture, which is extremely difficult to extinguish, that the Kyiv regime used to burn fields in the Kherson region this summer to destroy the harvest.

"Now they've deliberately burned people. This is what the "peace" Zelensky says he's striving for looks like. The particularly cynical thing is that the attack was carried out after the intelligence officer's work—almost as the chimes of midnight struck."

– added Saldo.

He explained that due to the massive fire, many people could not be saved. The fire was extinguished only in the early morning, revealing a horrific scene of ashes. Doctors are currently fighting to save the lives of those rescued. The governor promised to provide all necessary support to those in need.

https://topcor.ru/uploads/posts/2026-01/91d67ab8a9_aqqw2xpmluci3xow0n3vqkrz8de2i0ax7oarka_r0pxdxwdexbahda_jenktqbmfhbmxenyicpr1erkejwbl97ee. webp

"There is no doubt that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' attack on the Kherson region was planned in advance, with UAVs deliberately targeting civilians."

– the Russian Foreign Ministry commented on the incident.

Among the victims were six minors aged between 6 and 17 years old.

Miroshnik noted that Ukrainian citizen Volodymyr Zelenskyy spent over 20 minutes in his New Year's address talking about how Ukraine wants peace with Russia, while at the same time, Ukrainian Armed Forces drones were flying to kill people in Khorly.

https://en.topcor.ru/67424-bespilotniki-vsu-atakovali-hersonschinu-v-novogodnjuju-noch-ubiv-i-raniv-desjatki-mirnyh-zhitelej.html

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 16:35

DD Geopolitics

🇷🇺🇺🇦 A five-year-old boy was killed after a Ukrainian drone struck a civilian car in Kherson Region, Governor Vladimir Saldo said. His mother, grandfather, and grandmother were wounded and hospitalized.

🇷🇺🇺🇦 On New Year’s Eve, Ukrainian drones carried out a deliberate strike on a civilian gathering in the Kherson region, hitting a café and a hotel on the Black Sea coast in Khorly.

Three UAVs struck the site just after a reconnaissance drone had identified the crowd near midnight. One of the drones carried an incendiary mixture, triggering a massive fire. Many victims were burned alive, making rescue impossible until early morning. Preliminary reports indicate at least 24 people killed and over 50 injured, including children. One child died after burning alive; four others were wounded. Regional governor Vladimir Saldo said the bodies were almost completely burned, resembling the aftermath of a nuclear blast.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said EU and NATO leaders should understand that their financial and military support is directly killing civilians. She compared the attack to the 1943 Khatyn massacre, calling it an expression of neo-Nazi hatred and dehumanization carried out under the banner of “democracy.”

Dmitry Medvedev likewise compared the strike to Khatyn, calling it deliberate mass murder and stating that inevitable and swift retribution would follow against both those who carried out the attack and those who ordered it.

Kherson region authorities said all necessary assistance will be provided to the victims and their families.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2006716483515154496

2006716483515154496

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 16:41

TASS

Dec 30, 2025
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk and his office, OHCHR, keep silent about Ukraine’s attempted drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod Region, which exposes their biasedness, Gennady Gatilov said:
https://vk.cc/cSXwsu

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2006072098028974141

2006072098028974141

https://tass.com/politics/2067275?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

Diplomat points to OHCHR biasedness due to silence after attack on Putin’s residence

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Geneva Office and other Geneva-based international organizations Gennady Gatilov noted that an increasing number of states condemned the Kiev regime's terrorist attack

GENEVA, December 30. /TASS/. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk and his office, OHCHR, keep silent about Ukraine’s attempted drone attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod Region, which exposes their biasedness, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Geneva Office and other Geneva-based international organizations Gennady Gatilov said.

"While an increasing number of states condemn the Kiev regime's terrorist attack using a barrage of long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the state residence of the President of the Russian Federation in the Novgorod Region, a stubborn silence of the UN human rights system, led by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mr. Turk, is puzzling," he wrote in a statement posted on the Russian mission’s Telegram channel.

"We regard such a behavior as another confirmation of Mr. Turk's political bias and unwillingness to provide a principled assessment of Kiev's criminal actions," he emphasized. "We await your appropriate response as well as an assessment from respective special procedures of the HRC. After all, its abscence would amount to silent cover up of yet another crime committed by the Kiev clique, which has shifted to a policy of state terrorism."

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told journalists earlier in the day that overnight to December 29 the Kiev regime had attempted a terrorist attack on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region with the use of 91 long-range combat drones. All of them were jammed by Russian electronic warfare tools, he said, adding that no casualties or damage were reported.

In turn, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that during a phone call with Trump, Putin drew attention to Kiev’s attack, which took place "almost immediately" after the US-Ukraine talks in Mar-a-Lago, and warned that it would not go "unanswered." The Russian leader also told Trump that Moscow’s position in negotiations to resolve the conflict would be revised.

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 16:43

TASS

Dec 31, 2025
Alexander Lukashenko believes the drone attack on the residence of Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod Region constitutes savage state-level terrorism:
https://vk.cc/cSYx8a

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2006310447113248851

2006310447113248851

https://tass.com/world/2067417?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

Belarusian leader calls attack on Putin’s residence savage state-level terrorism

Lukashenko also wonders who needs this

MINSK, December 31. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko believes the drone attack on the residence of Russian leader Vladimir Putin in the Novgorod Region constitutes savage state-level terrorism.

"This is savage terrorism at the very highest state level. If the way it is now being presented is indeed accurate. And I am thinking, who needs this?" Lukashenko was quoted by the Telegram channel "Pool Pervogo," which is close to his press service.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told journalists earlier in the day that overnight to December 29 the Kiev regime had attempted a terrorist attack on President Vladimir Putin’s state residence in the Novgorod Region with the use of 91 long-range combat drones. All of them were jammed by Russian electronic warfare tools, he said, adding that no casualties or damage were reported.

In turn, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said that during a phone call with Trump, Putin drew attention to Kiev’s attack, which took place "almost immediately" after the US-Ukraine talks in Mar-a-Lago, and warned that it would not go "unanswered." The Russian leader also told Trump that Moscow’s position in negotiations to resolve the conflict would be revised.

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 16:46

TASS

One civilian was killed and three others were wounded after the Ukrainian armed forces attacked a car with a drone in the village of Pervoye Tseplyayevo, Shebekinsky District, the Belgorod Region, the regional task force reported on its Telegram channel:
https://vk.cc/cSZ3On

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2006382684084326515

2006382684084326515

https://tass.com/emergencies/2067471?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

One civilian killed, three wounded in drone attack in Belgorod Region

The wounded persons were taken to the Shebekinsky Central District Hospital
BELGOROD, December 31. /TASS/. One civilian was killed and three others were wounded after the Ukrainian armed forces attacked a car with a drone in the village of Pervoye Tseplyayevo, Shebekinsky District, the Belgorod Region, the regional task force reported on its Telegram channel.

"In the village of Pervoye Tseplyayevo, Shebekinsky District, a man was killed as a result of an FPV drone attack on a passenger car. Three people in the car were wounded," the task force wrote.

The wounded persons were taken to the Shebekinsky Central District Hospital. The woman and the man were diagnosed with shrapnel wounds to the shoulder and forearm. Another victim received multiple shrapnel wounds to the head, chest and abdomen. The doctors are providing all necessary medical assistance.

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 16:49

TASS

The Ukrainian army carried out a drone attack on a cafe and a hotel in the village of Khorly in the Kherson Region, where civilians were celebrating the New Year, Governor Saldo said.

TASS has collected the key information about the attack:
https://vk.cc/cT0s8f

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2006710330433396888

2006710330433396888

https://tass.com/defense/2067597?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

IN BRIEF: Ukrainian army carries out drone strike on civilians in Kherson Region

According to preliminary reports, over 24 people, including a child, were killed, and another 29 people, among them five kids, suffered injuries

MOSCOW, January 1. /TASS/. The Ukrainian army carried out a drone attack on a cafe and a hotel in the village of Khorly in the Kherson Region, where civilians were celebrating the New Year, Governor Vladimir Saldo said.

According to preliminary reports, over 24 people, including a child, were killed, and another 29 people, among them five kids, suffered injuries.

TASS has collected the key information about the attack.

Drone strike

Saldo said that three Ukrainian drones had hit a cafe and a hotel in Khorly in the Black Sea coast village of Khorly, where civilians were celebrating the New Year.

The strike caused a fire that engulfed 500 square meters and was put out at 8:40 a.m. Moscow time (5:40 a.m. GMT), the governor’s spokesman Vladimir Vasilenko told TASS.

The Russian Investigative Committee launched a criminal investigation based on Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code ("Terrorist Attack"), committee spokesperson Svetlana Petrenko said.

Casualties

As many as 29 people were taken to the hospital, among them children born in 2008, 2012, 2018, and 2019, Vasilenko specified.

Thirteen of those injured are hospitalized in Crimea and the Kherson Region. Six of them are in serious conciliation, Assistant Health Minister Alexey Kuznetsov told TASS.

Terrorist attack and Kiev regime’s agony

The Kherson region’s governor believes that "the terrorist attack on Khorly, which targeted defenseless women and children, is a sign of the Kiev regime’s agony."

"Many people were burned alive. A child was killed. In fact, the crime can be compared to what happened in Odessa’s Trade Union House," Saldo added, referring to the May 2, 2014 developments in the Ukrainian city of Odessa, where 48 people died in a fire set by radical nationalists.

Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament) Chair Valentina Matviyehnko stressed that the drone attack on the Kherson Region was only strengthening Russia’s resolve to achieve the goals of its special military operation as soon as possible.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova pointed out that "those who sponsor the bastard terrorists in Ukraine" were primarily to blame for the attack on civilians in the Kherson Region.

All countries "should make a proper legal and political assessment of this inhumane act" as "the killing of dozens of civilians cannot go unanswered," Rodion Miroshnik, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large tasked with overseeing the Kiev regime’s crimes, emphasized.

The Kiev regime ordered the Ukrainian army to attack civilians in such a brutal manner to revenge on them for choosing to live in Russia, a country free of Nazism, and speak their native Russian language, Viktor Vodolatsky, first deputy chair of the Russian State Duma (lower house of parliament) Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots, told TASS.

Mourning declaration

Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo declared two days of mourning on January 2 and 3 in memory of the victims of the attack.

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 16:52

Maria Zakharova (Commentary)
@_MariaZakharova
#MariaTelegram
#Zakharova
Maria Zakharova, 1 January

Last night, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked a cafe in the Kherson region, killing 24 people and injuring over 50, with five children hospitalized.

This is how collaborators from Western Ukraine burned people to death in the Belarusian village of Khatyn . They herded people into barns and set them ablaze. Those who escaped were shot. The difference is that back then, more than 82 years ago, the Nazis didn't hide behind the protection of children and devotion to democracy. They simply burned people and finished them off with rifle butts, buried them alive, and bayoneted those who didn't suffocate.
Today, we see this brutality perpetrated by the Kiev regime. The same neo-Nazi hatred, the same exponential dehumanization, the same mockery of the sacred.

Today, the presidents and prime ministers of the Western countries should be served their morning croissants and poached eggs with reports detailing how billions of dollars and euros of their taxpayers' money were spent, how many New Year's gifts were bought with them to murder civilians, and how they complicitly destroyed children.

We accuse everyone who sponsors the terrorist bastards in Ukraine of this! We accuse them of murdering children and destroying civilians! We accuse them of corrupting Ukrainian statehood, turning it into a killing machine! We accuse them!

<...>

Forwarded from Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs🇷🇺

https://x.com/_MariaZakharova/status/2006734239094456392

2006734239094456392

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 17:05

News of Donbass

💬 We deeply express our condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives on New Year's Eve in Kherson Oblast.

The enemy deliberately and cynically attacked civilians on a holiday, once again demonstrating its terrorist nature. Many people have been killed and injured…

I wish a speedy recovery to the wounded. We are ready to provide the necessary support.

The Donetsk People's Republic stands in solidarity with the residents of Kherson Oblast during this difficult time.

DPR Head Denis Pushilin

https://x.com/News_of_Donbass/status/2006660309017129188

2006660309017129188

Ravenlocke

1st January 2026, 17:09

Eva Karene Bartlett

Replying to
@EvaKBartlett
"Ukraine 'now claiming there were military personnel present, well if they consider small children military personnel'

Kherson Gov Vladimir Saldo tells RT about horrific New Year attack on civilian area by Kiev regime."
https://t.me/rtnews/128122

https://x.com/EvaKBartlett/status/2006698500525105454

2006698500525105454

bojancan

1st January 2026, 19:40

I didn't notice video from Alexander M from yesterday here in PA.. very interesting... as we were wondering who was ordered and did attack on Putin's residence... NYT Confirms US Was Behind Kiev Drone Strikes For sure all three agencies were very busy lately... where is Tulsi????

Russia Displays Oreshnik, Plans 2026 Odessa Operation; NYT Confirms US Was Behind Kiev Drone Strikes
MT8P0SAZZ7E

norman

1st January 2026, 23:39

Alex Krainer: This Changes Everything: A Massive Military Comeback Is Underway
Dialogue Works - 9 hours ago

aTUkHOf2ZcY

Alex Krainer: New York Times Reports CIA Attacks on Russian Tankers
Glenn Diesen - 5 hours ago

Krainer discusses the New York Times report that the CIA (with Trumps blessing) has been behind attacks on Russian refineries and tankers. Either this signals that Trump has radically escalated the direct US involvement in the war on Russia, or this is a psy-op intended to derail the negotiations between the US and Russia.

_j2yVu_IYgc

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 19:32

THE ISLANDER

This was not “a strike.” It was a midnight ritual of fear.

Russia says three drones hit a café and a hotel in Khorly, in the Russia's Kherson, right as civilians were gathered for New Year celebrations, with officials reporting at least 24 killed and over 50 wounded, including children, and describing incendiary effects that turned a countdown into a fire scene.

And then came the second event, predictably quieter, cleaner, more revealing than the smoke, Western silence.

Moscow’s UN mission in Geneva put it bluntly: if international human-rights officials can’t condemn this publicly and immediately, “silence” starts to look like complicity, not because Russia says so, but because that is what selective morality is: a political instrument, not a principle.

Let’s be very clear about the strategic anatomy here.

When violence is directed at soldiers, it’s part of the ugliness of war. When violence is directed at infrastructure, it’s coercion. But when violence is directed at civilians at a symbolic moment — New Year’s Eve, it’s terror by design.

Not terror as a hashtag. Terror as a as the main method for the Kiev regime, condoned, if not organized by its patrons. It's goal, to make ordinary life feel impossible. Make celebration feel punishable. Make parents feel helpless. Make the state look unable to protect.

That’s why the timing matters as much as the body count. And that’s why the argument Moscow is making at the UN isn’t merely rhetorical, but a bid to force the international system to admit, on record, that civilians are civilians, no matter what passport they hold, no matter what territory they live in, no matter what narrative is currently approved.

But here’s the reality the West has trained itself not to see. When deaths fit the permitted script, outrage arrives pre-packaged including, loud condemnation, hashtags, urgent meetings, moral theater. When deaths contradict the script, the system reaches for fog...“cannot be verified,” “no comment,” “unclear circumstances.”

When large Mockingbird media report the incident, they do so while emphasizing that Ukraine hasn’t confirmed responsibility and independent verification is limited, which may be methodologically correct, but it also illustrates the broader asymmetry, that some atrocities, those that fit the informational war, get instant moral certainty; others get procedural caution that functions like anesthesia.

The inevitable consequences will be much more than emotional. We're talking doctrinal.

A state as strategically patient as Russia can absorb many things, but it cannot absorb one thing indefinitely. And that is the creeping normalization of terror against its civilians, especially when it’s met with knowing silence by those hypocrites in Western Europe, who parade as the guardians of international law.

Moscow never labored under illusions about Western hypocrisy. That mask was torn off years ago, in Yugoslavia, in Iraq, in Donbass. But what we are witnessing now is not hypocrisy. It is complicity through omission.

And once it becomes clear that international “human rights” mechanisms are not merely biased, but functionally weaponized, then restraint itself must be re-evaluated. It stops being a diplomatic virtue and starts becoming a strategic liability.

Which brings us to a key observation: Putin appearing more often in military fatigues. We should read that as beyond symbolism, not costume. A leader’s public presentation in wartime is messaging to multiple audiences at once: the armed forces, the public, Western adversaries, and the diplomatic layer. Kremlin-released footage and widely circulated clips have shown Putin in military attire receiving briefings at command post, at an increasing rate, to close out 2025, and that visual language is not accidental.

Part 2/2 👇

https://x.com/IslanderWORLD/status/2006926000026788174

2006926000026788174

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 19:40

George Galloway

Just ponder this. The Germans murdered 25 civilians. In Kherson. In Russia.

https://x.com/georgegalloway/status/2006896875266593067

2006896875266593067

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 19:43

Chay Bowes

Jan 1
Today in Ukraine, Ukrainians commemorate the birthday of Nazi Stepan Bandera

Forces under his command carried out mass genocide against Polish civilians, with a particular focus on women, children, and the elderly

Today, his monument in Lvov is being adorned with flowers

https://x.com/BowesChay/status/2006726215902879911

2006726215902879911

Gabe
Jan 1
Poland’s “greatest ally” is celebrating the birthday of Stepan Bandera today, right across the border in Lvov. Poland took in, housed, and fed millions of Ukrainian refugees, and this is how Ukrainians show their appreciation.

https://x.com/GabeZZOZZ/status/2006782002499039720

2006782002499039720

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 19:46

RT

Jan 1
Latvia bans Russian language in the country

Starting January 1st, the state halted all Russian-language public broadcasting and canceled Russian language education in schools

All this despite about 40% of its population speaking Russian

https://x.com/RT_com/status/2006677085256093951

2006677085256093951

bojancan

2nd January 2026, 20:10

Still watching... LIVE..

Putin's Payback IMMINENT, Trump & CIA's Cover BLOWN | Larry Johnson & Col. Lawrence Wilkerson
ifPT82d2ya0

Russia just sent a massive message to Trump & the CIA, and the situation in Ukraine is unraveling says former CIA analyst Larry Johnson and retired former Chief of Staff Col. Lawrence Wilkerson. The two esteemed analysts join the show to break down the cover up that's been blown open and the Russian assault which has the collective west in a state of panic.

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:18

𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐙 🇷🇺 🇮🇪

This is how the RUSSIAN HEROES enjoyed their nights celebration with PUTIN !!!

WORK BROTHERS !

https://x.com/SMO_VZ/status/2006897313378435242

2006897313378435242

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:24

Victor vicktop55 commentary

RT recalled the explosive statements made by Budanov, head of Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR), who will become Zelensky's chief of staff:

He threatened to kill Russians worldwide and likely proposed blowing up Ukrainian nuclear power plants if the Ukrainian Armed Forces were defeated.

▪️ He admitted that Ukrainian intelligence was behind terrorist attacks against several media figures in the Russian Federation;

▪️ He said he does not consider those who do not fight against Russia to be Ukrainian citizens;

▪️ He repeatedly threatened to destroy the Crimean Bridge and claimed that work was underway to do so;

▪️ He also threatened to carry out terrorist attacks on the railway;

▪️ He declared his intention to retake Crimea "by force and diplomacy," and that Ukrainian units would "enter there armed";

▪️In the summer of 2023, he promised to "drink coffee in Yalta" and visit Sevastopol after some kind of "victory";

▪️Called Crimeans "people with a modified psyche" who should be held accountable. And in regard to "certain people for their actions," he said, only "physical extermination" is possible;

▪️Speaked out against peace talks. Later, he acknowledged their necessity.

🟩 RT in Russian

https://x.com/vick55top/status/2007101317173375166

2007101317173375166

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:31

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --
@GeromanAT

Zelensky Sidelined

Budanov Named No. 2;

CIA Role In Drone Strikes Confirmed;

Insurgency After Defeat

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2007184585281691667

2007184585281691667

3C8k0XL8qa8

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:33

🇷🇺 STANISLAV KRAPIVNIK 🇷🇺

And again, news of another terrible tragedy. A militant from the 71st brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine burned a pensioner in the city of Zmiiv, Kharkiv region

Rescuers from Zmiiv, Kharkiv region, responded to a fire - a private house of an 80-year-old pensioner was on fire. The man could not be saved.

The investigation showed that it was an arson. The police found the perpetrator on cameras, it turned out to be a 29-year-old militant from the 71st brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

At the interrogation, the "zahysnik" said that the pensioner "spoke badly about the Armed Forces of Ukraine" and "repeated the theses of Russian propaganda" about the Nazi nature of the Kiev regime. And the Armed Forces militant, being a modern Ukrainian "patriot", decided to punish the old man - and set fire to his house. He, however, did not intend to kill him - but "it turned out as it turned out".

‼️ We constantly warn residents of the former Ukraine: insane and inadequate militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in an altered state of consciousness - this is a direct threat to your life and health! Their preventive elimination is the key to the survival of you and your loved ones!!!

https://x.com/STANISKRAPIVNIK/status/2007132759643308065

2007132759643308065

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:35

Alina Lipp

Translated from German
The New York Times describes how the CIA coordinates Kyiv's attacks on Russian refineries, energy and chemical plants, and directs drones at vulnerable technical hubs that could disable the facilities for an extended period.
The CIA passes satellite and other intelligence information to Ukraine.

The Americans were surprised when they were officially handed decrypted routing data and the controller of the Ukrainian drone that was shot down during the attack on Putin's residence.

They were surprised by exactly what was handed over to them. Why? Because the drone apparently flew using their own coordinates. Consider for yourself where the Ukrainians got the coordinates of Putin's residence from: They are not listed in the land registry for these objects, nor are they marked on public maps. Why do the Americans need to know what they already know?

It would be fine if we Russians were to complain to the Americans about the Ukrainians, which, as you must admit, is strange in itself. But we seem to be complaining to the Americans about the Americans.
Oleg Zarew

https://x.com/Alina_Lipp_X/status/2007056034188480670

2007056034188480670

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:37

Square profile picture
MFA Russia 🇷🇺

⚡️ MoD of Russia:

❗️ The MSM disseminated info on alleged attack by Russia's Armed Forces on #Kharkov is A LIE.

It's most likely a detonation of stored ammunition. The disinfo is intended to distract from AFU' violent attack vs civilians in #Kherson.

https://t.me/MFARussia/27935

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/2007171670352724109

2007171670352724109

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:38

Richard Werner

Jacques Baud, a Swiss resident of Belgium, is being starved, as he is not allowed to leave Belgium, but his money is frozen and nobody is allowed to sell him any food.

The "advances" of the EU and its dictatorial Commission have taken us straight back to the middle ages.

https://x.com/scientificecon/status/2006857878720885016

2006857878720885016

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:40

🅰pocalypsis 🅰pocalypseos 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 🅉

“I’m Not Able To Buy Food... Delivery To My Home Is Prohibited... I Have People Bringing Me Food”: EU Sanctions Trap Former Colonel Jacques Baud

Former Swiss Colonel Jacques Baud delivers a stark account of the immediate, personal consequences of EU sanctions, revealing their profound humanitarian and legal impact.

Baud describes being cut off from basic necessities: “I’m not able to buy food for instance… nobody is allowed to provide me with any kind of resources.” A concrete example underscores this: a friend’s attempt to order him food from Switzerland was blocked, proving “any delivery to my home is even prohibited.” He now relies on direct handouts to eat.

The sanctions create an inescapable trap. Baud explains, “I’m not allowed to travel in the EU, meaning that I’m not even allowed to go back to my country… if I were in my country, I could not come back to the place where I live.”

He criticizes the authorities for a process that bypasses due process. While Switzerland “failed to understand the consequence,” the EU’s bureaucratic machinery leaves him powerless: to get a “humanitarian” exemption merely “to buy food,” he must petition an administration that is currently “idle,” leaving him with “no resource whatsoever.”

Baud’s ordeal exposes a fundamental flaw in the EU’s system: the ability to wield political sanctions as a blunt instrument against individuals within its own borders, erasing legal protections and imposing a form of extrajudicial house arrest without trial, charge, or democratic accountability.

https://x.com/apocalypseos/status/2006921893379817502

2006921893379817502

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:44

Kirill Dmitriev

Evil EU bureaucrats punish dissenting views by sanctioning a Swiss resident in Belgium—freezing his money & his ability to buy food.

And then they have the audacity to whine about a US sanctions boomerang hitting former EU commissioner Breton (Ursula’s censor & Pfizer enforcer).

https://x.com/kadmitriev/status/2006997473559195698

2006997473559195698

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 20:54

Ivan Katchanovski

Ukrainska pravda, which is financed by NED, NATO & EU, also glorifies Bandera, Nazi collaborator & leader of fascist OUN, which perpetrated mass killngs of Jews, Poles, Ukrainians & Belarusians. This Ukrainian publication systematically glorifies mass murderers & Nazi collaborators from OUN & UPA & SS Galicia division.

https://x.com/I_Katchanovski/status/2006831718914011163

2006831718914011163

Ravenlocke

2nd January 2026, 21:32

Isabella Liberman 🇷🇺

Oct 29, 2025
I dedicate this post to our friend Iva, our comrade-in-arms, a true pilot.

In 2023, we met at the position and worked together on the liberation of Avdiivka.

In 2024, she was wounded. Severely. And miraculously survived.

She was evacuated from the LBS (caught by an enemy FPV drone)...

Currently, Iva is still recovering and despite her injuries and burns, she continues to diligently train her motor skills and piloting.

She does not give up! She is a very strong girl! And we love her very much! ❤️

She also runs her own channel: Crazy Days in Donbas

----------------------------
❗️The video was posted with Iva's permission and shows her face❗️

https://t.me/iva_donbass

https://x.com/BellaVLiberman/status/1983711028564131964

1983711028564131964

bojancan

2nd January 2026, 21:33

Placing this Alex's video here... so much happening regarding Russia and Ukraine...
I am thinking, what so important this administration, their president solved in 1 year... yes, there are many less illegal immigrants... and what else... very little... so much talk about wars... it seams to me that Al Capone is the patron saint of America... this country is an oligarchy governed by... president sold himself to them... nobody can break the CIA and other two agencies into a thousand pieces... they have complete control and until the empire collapses they will maintain control... all around the world... what will you do Trump next?

Jan, 02
Spy Chief Budanov promoted. Odessa semi-blockade. Trump, US locked & loaded. Finland seizes ship
k4siT6ekEU4

shaberon

5th January 2026, 02:48

The combination of Putin's residence attack with the Venezuelan adventure is a fairly strong suggestion to Z (https://tass.com/politics/2068573) that guy:

According to the senior Russian security official, Washington no longer has the formal right to criticize Moscow for any actions.

He advised Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky not to relax as he argued that Zelensky, whose presidential powers expired long ago, could be removed from office "very soon."

UN mechanisms

As regards the United Nations, the global organization does not have effective mechanisms to tackle situations as the US aggression on Venezuela, according to Medvedev.

Meanwhile, he continued, the world needs real and effective mechanisms as part of international law that could guarantee a calm, safe and decent life to billions of people on Earth. Fundamental UN documents "have basically remained good intentions the road to hell is paved with," Medvedev lamented.

Implications of US aggression

The events in Venezuela showed that not a single country disliked by the United States can feel safe, "especially Denmark and Danish-owned Greenland," Medvedev opined.

The seizure of Maduro will also add to the hatred that Latin America harbors toward the United States, Medvedev said.

Ravenlocke

5th January 2026, 18:34

Maimunka News

‼️🇨🇦🇺🇦 Former Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia #Freeland has become #Zelensky's non-staff adviser on #Ukraine's economic development.

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/2008154921061716168

2008154921061716168

Ravenlocke

5th January 2026, 18:35

Zlatti71

😂🤡

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2008164512063803772

2008164512063803772

Tintin

6th January 2026, 07:13

Zlatti71

😂🤡

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2008164512063803772

2008164512063803772

Well, he would wouldn't he: this series here for those interested was collated really quite some time ago, and provides comprehensive background on....

Minister Freeland's Grandfather, Michael Chomiak, the Nazi's Top Ukrainian Propagandist

Linked through here, and in 21 parts: https://coat.ncf.ca/research/Chomiak-Freeland/C-F1.htm

Tintin

6th January 2026, 11:41

I must say that there is much here from Scott Ritter that I concur with not the least of which is that I wouldn't trust either this US administration, or any subsequent administration, at all, with any sanctions lifting overtures: it is - indeed - a trick. I do suspect that within the Russian governmental structure that similar trepidation and awareness does exist. Neither would I allow any US, or European entity the opportunity to embed itself there: best Russia go it 'alone', meaning continue working with overseas partners whether in BRICS or not. That, at least in my view, offers some protection.

____________________________________________

"None other than the esteemed Russian philosopher, Alexander Dugin, agrees that Russia faces such a threat today. “Look,” he recently wrote, “friendly regimes and forces are collapsing one after another. Of course, we’re reacting and trying to take advantage of the general crisis of globalism, but we’re missing a lot.

It’s perfectly clear, and this has been confirmed by events in Syria, Iran, Lebanon, and now Venezuela, that over the past decades, the West has created spy networks within the highest leadership of all countries. I think even China is no exception. And at the right moment, they activate to betray the supreme power. Such a network simply cannot fail to exist in Russia. It would be logical for it to be the source of systemic sabotage and the slowdown of all those processes that must be conducted at a completely different speed to effectively defend and strengthen our sovereignty. And these agents can be found anywhere, including in circles and departments where we least expect them.” - Alexander Dugin

The Sanctions Shield

Source: Real Scott Ritter on Substack (https://scottritter.substack.com/p/the-sanctions-shield)

Scott Ritter
Jan 05, 2026

Forces within the US and Russia today openly advocate for the lifting of economic sanctions targeting Russia. But these sanctions are not designed to be lifted for the benefit of Russia, but to exist as a tool designed to bring about the collapse of Russia. The hope of improved economic relations brought on by the end of sanctions is used as a means of leveraging greed and corruption inside Russia in order to bring down the government of President Vladimir Putin. Russia’s best option is to stop advocating for the lifting of sanctions and instead use the existing sanctions as a shield to protect Russia from the inherently corrupting influence of western economies.

I used to hold that sanctions as policy was in fact a statement that there was no real policy in place for the given problem, and that sanctions were simply a mechanism for buying time to consider the options. But the longer I have had to observe US sanctions policy unfold over time, the more I realize that there is, in fact, a method to the madness. Whether this newly discovered intent was in existence when the wide-spread sanctioning of nation states was first employed as a major pillar of US foreign and national security policy, or evolved over time, isn’t the point. The reality is that today sanctions underpin policies of targeted regime change and serve as the primary facilitating agent of such policies.

The primary indicator for this realization is that while sanctions portend to target behavior or policies the United States wishes to see altered, the sanctions are almost invariably tied to a person or persons in power. This linkage almost inevitably means that the desired behavioral modifications sought through sanctions cannot be achieved so long as the targeted persons remain in power.

But such linkage in and of itself does not a policy make. To be effective, a policy must be implementable. And here sanctions bring with them an inherently implementable weapon—human greed. The conventional thinking was that sanctions were designed to compel change from within the targeted nation—punish the people, the people will put pressure on their leadership to effect the necessary changes. But this approach did not achieve the desired results—the case of Iraq stands out, where the regime of Saddam Hussein withstood more than a decade of stringent economic sanctions before being removed by military force.

But lately sanctions have taken on a different character—a commodity, so to speak, part of a transactional approach to policy making which has come to maturity during the second iteration of the Trump administration. Trump has been a master when it comes to employing this new commodity-based approach to sanctioning, slapping sanctions onto a targeted nation, and then holding out the possibility of these sanctions being lifted if certain behavioral benchmarks are met. “We can do business together” has become the mantra of Trump 2.0, a promise of mutually beneficial economic relationships predicated on one side—the sanctioned side—yielding to the demands of the other.

The transactional relationship, however, is never allowed to reach fruition. The promise of economic largesse is instead held hostage to behavioral alterations that cannot be attained because they are linked to the personal and/or political credibility of the targeted personalities named in the sanctions. But the transactions were not designed to enrich the targeted individuals, but rather the class of political and economic elites for whom the targeted individual(s) relied upon for their continued viability as the leader of the targeted nation.

The goal of these new regime-change sanctions is to create leverage inside these elites that can be manipulated by the promise of personal fortune if the impediment to this utopia were only removed from power. There is reason to believe that the promise of economic assistance from the Arab League combined with the lifting of stringent US sanctions created the opportunity for Syrian elites to be bought off, abandoning the former President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad, to the wolves when Islamic forces attacked in November 2024.

The recent abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces likewise suggests that there was a significant amount of betrayal by Venezuelan political and economic elites brought on by the promise of the lifting of sanctions against Venezuela once Maduro was removed from power.

Likewise, in Iran President Pezeshkian’s stated objective of wanting better relations with the West, inclusive of economic interaction keyed to the lifting of sanctions, created a certain level of societal expectation which was weaponized by the West, linking the inability to lift sanctions until the Iranian government changed fundamental policies, such as those related to their nuclear program. These Iranian elites, having already begun to spend their new-found wealth in their imaginations, were easy pickings for foreign intelligence services looking for vectors of societal unrest linked to the removal of the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khameini, from power.

But the biggest regime change target of them all is Russian President Vladimir Putin. Donald Trump has made the lifting of sanctions and the renewal of US-Russian economic projects one of his highest priorities—after the ending of the Russian-Ukraine conflict on terms acceptable to Donald Trump. Trump has allowed a dual-track of negotiations to proceed simultaneously, the first involving setting the terms of conflict resolution, and the second focused on the economic benefits that would accrue once the war with Ukraine ended.

The problem is that Trump has no intention of agreeing to terms that would be acceptable to Russia, and every intention of continuing to impose targeted sanctions designed to impact various political and economic elites surrounding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump has made it clear that he is personally unhappy with President Putin, implying outright that any continuation of existing sanctions and/or issuing of ne sanctions is the fault of the Russian President and no one else.

The hope attached to this methodology is that by dangling the possibility of lifting sanctions in front of these elites, they can be persuaded/influenced to exert pressure on the Russian leadership to change policy goals and objectives or, failing that, to change leadership.

Given everything I have analyzed over the course of the past several days, I am convinced now more than ever that the Trump policy toward Russia is not normalization, but regime change, and that economic sanctions are not viewed as something that is transitory, but rather something that serves as a permanent fixture of policy designed to create the potential for regime change. There are zero advocates for the genuine normalization of relations on Trumps’ innermost circle of advisors. Steve Witkoff, the former New York real estate broker turned special envoy, does not make policy, but rather furthers the possibility of better economic relations once sanctions are lifted—which, of course, they never will.

Marco Rubio, the dual-hatted Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, is staunchly anti-Putin. Scott Bessant, the Secretary of Treasury, believes that Russia can be brought to its knees using sanctions. And John Radcliffe, the Director of the CIA, oversees an agency that has sought the demise of Vladimir Putin and Russia since the fall of Boris Yeltsin.

There are zero advocates for a truly mutually beneficial relationship between the US and Russia in the Trump cabinet today. A relationship built on transparency and mutual trust is impossible so long as one party is actively seeking the strategic defeat of the other.

The strategic defeat of Russia continues to be the policy of the United States.

And economic sanctions are the primary tool being used to achieve this result.

Gone are the days of calling Russia out as the principal opponent of the United States. That action only solidified the United States as an enemy in the minds of those Russians the United States seeks to bring over to our side.

Instead, the United States, by publishing a National Security Strategy document that lists Russia as a force of strategic stability, creates the notion that the path has already been cleared for a revitalized relationship born on the principle of mutual benefit.

But the US-Siberian tunnel that Kirill Dmitriev is fond of promoting isn’t designed to bring American wealth to Russian shores, but rather to extract Russian resources on terms unilaterally beneficial to the United States. Yes, the United States desires a time when sanctions can be lifted, and US businesses can return to Russia. But only on terms acceptable to the United States, and these terms cannot exist in an environment where Russia operates as the geopolitical equal of the United States. Vladimir Putin has spent 25 years leading Russia out of the ruins of the decade of the 1990’s. It is the goal and objective of the United States to return Russia to that period, where Russian nationalism has been subordinated to Western commercialism, where Russian culture and traditions are seen as an expression of inferiority in the face of all that the West can offer.

A new Trump Tower, not the towers of Moscow Center, would be the landmark of Moscow if Donald Trump had his way, with all that entails.

But in the case of Russia sanctions are a double-edged sword. The combined impact of the US-European sanctions is the near total isolation of Russia from the western economy. If Russia continues to play the game of pretending there will be better times ahead once these sanctions are lifted, it is just a matter of time before human greed and CIA money find common cause, and Russia finds itself wracked by internal political disputes designed to weaken it and its leadership.

Sanctions, simply put, are not a path toward prosperity, but a highway to hell.

Russia can isolate itself from the negative consequences of the Trump sanction game simply by refusing to engage on any discussion that doesn’t have the immediate, unconditional lifting of economic sanctions as the core objective. There can be no quid pro quo, no phased easing out—nothing. Anything that creates conditions for the lifting of sanctions provides the US the leverage it needs to start corrupting segments of Russian society, to turn them against the Russian government.

None other than the esteemed Russian philosopher, Alexander Dugin, agrees that Russia faces such a threat today. “Look,” he recently wrote, “friendly regimes and forces are collapsing one after another. Of course, we’re reacting and trying to take advantage of the general crisis of globalism, but we’re missing a lot.

It’s perfectly clear, and this has been confirmed by events in Syria, Iran, Lebanon, and now Venezuela, that over the past decades, the West has created spy networks within the highest leadership of all countries. I think even China is no exception. And at the right moment, they activate to betray the supreme power. Such a network simply cannot fail to exist in Russia. It would be logical for it to be the source of systemic sabotage and the slowdown of all those processes that must be conducted at a completely different speed to effectively defend and strengthen our sovereignty. And these agents can be found anywhere, including in circles and departments where we least expect them.”

Dugan is right—these networks exist in Russia today. The point of vulnerability which is exploited most effectively by the West is the greed that comes with the unfulfilled desires of those who have bought into the notion of the West serving as the source of Russia’s economic wellbeing.

The sanctions against Russia were specifically crafted to isolate Russia from the West and, in doing so, create the impression that Russia’s economic woes could be resolved simply by creating the conditions under which these sanctions could be lifted.

But at what cost?

The West does not seek to live side by side with a rejuvenated Russia. Europe has made it clear that a Russia that stands on its own two feet is deemed a threat, and much be brought down.

The West wants Russia to be brought to its knees, to crawl toward its master, begging for relief.

This is not the Russia I experienced in my past travels.

This is not the Russia I fell in love with.

And this is not a Russia I would want to be friends with.

And so Russia should seek to activate the “sanctions shield”, to do everything possible to encourage the economic isolation from the West, to weaken the leverage those in Russia who would sell their magnificent civilization for a handful of silver will never get the chance.

Sergei Karaganov is right—Russia’s future lies to the East, its ruination to the West.

It is to the East and the collective South that Russia must now turn for its economic future.

Make sanctions moot by making it impossible for sanctions to be lifted.

Stop the Dmitriev-Witkoff experiment in its tracks.

One day—maybe soon, probably not—the conditions will exist where Russia can once again do business with the West.

But first the European Union must be broken up.

NATO disbanded.

And the United States compelled through the reality of its own limitations to accept Russia on terms wholly acceptable to Russia, for the benefit of Russia, and not the other way around.

Never forget—Russia has never sought the strategic defeat of the United States.

The United States today is actively seeking the strategic defeat of Russia.

Sanctions are the chosen vector for this policy to reach fruition.

Therefore Russia has no choice, if it desires to avoid being caught up in the regime change policy construct of the United States, than to do everything possible to keep the sanctions imposed against it by the collective West in place in order to shield itself from the destructive forces of corruption and greed that are an inherent part of any “economic engagement” with the West—especially with the United States under the rule of the most transactionally-minded President in US history, Donald Trump.

Ravenlocke

6th January 2026, 18:37

DD Geopolitics

🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russia is monitoring the situation involving the oil tanker Marinera, which is being shadowed by U.S. and NATO forces in international waters of the North Atlantic, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Izvestia.

According to the ministry, a U.S. Coast Guard vessel has been following the tanker for several days, despite the ship being roughly 4,000 km away from the U.S. coastline.

The Foreign Ministry stressed that Marinera is sailing under the Russian state flag and fully complies with international maritime law. It expressed hope that Western countries will adhere to the principle of freedom of navigation on the high seas, which they publicly claim to uphold.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2008503438200676424

2008503438200676424

dana

🇺🇸🏴⚔️🇷🇺🚢The tanker "Mariner" (formerly Bella 1) under the Russian flag was subjected to an attempted seizure during a storm in the North Atlantic

The US has been chasing the tanker for 2 weeks, which, to protect itself, painted the Russian flag instead of the Panamanian one.

Now the Americans have begun an attempt to seize the Russian tanker "Mariner", which is heading to Murmansk, according to the ship's owner.

The US Coast Guard is pursuing the civilian ship without cargo on board. American P-8A Poseidon aircraft are monitoring the tanker from the air throughout the journey.

In the region, the wind is up to 20 m/s, the wave height is 5 m, and the temperature is almost zero.

The Russian Foreign Ministry called the situation around the tanker "anomalous".

Earlier, the US already seized a tanker from Venezuela and kept it for itself. Piracy requires a response, and impunity will lead to further oppression of Russia's maritime economic activities.

Isn't it time for Moscow to start issuing privateering certificates, for protection's sake?

Two Majors

https://x.com/dana916/status/2008582151504056361

2008582151504056361

Ravenlocke

6th January 2026, 19:36

Pepe Escobar

AND NOW FOR THE ULTIMATE RED ALERT

There is a VERY strong possibility that neo-Caligula was in on the attempt to kill Putin via the 91-drone strike on the Novgorod nuclear command center.

Yes, Novgorod is not just a residence.

Neo-Caligula is ostensibly posing as mediator.

So he can gor for plausible deniability.

And that makes an appropriate Russian response EXTREMELY complicated.

https://x.com/RealPepeEscobar/status/2008501701418881212

2008501701418881212

Ravenlocke

6th January 2026, 19:42

Pepe Escobar reposted

Sputnik India

🚨🇷🇺 BREAKING: Russia's Sber proposes BRICS cyber shield

“We propose submitting Russia’s mandate for the BRICS alliance for consideration at the 18th BRICS Summit in India in 2026,” Stanislav Kuznetsov, Deputy Chairman-Mgmt Board at Sber told Sputnik.

https://x.com/Sputnik_India/status/2008467032619008450

2008467032619008450

Ravenlocke

6th January 2026, 20:29

Kirill Dmitriev

Not a bad business model: first send the billions, then take a job to control these billions.👇

https://x.com/kadmitriev/status/2008483015199006968

2008483015199006968

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 05:24

Zlatti71

‼️ Putin celebrates Christmas with military personnel and their families in one of the churches in the Moscow region - Peskov.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2008650439710175519

2008650439710175519

RT

Putin spends Christmas with Russian soldiers and their families

‘We have always treated our soldiers as those people who, on the Lord's command, fulfil this SACRED mission’

‘I want to wish you always good luck and a guardian angel to be by your side’

https://x.com/RT_com/status/2008673043879743755

2008673043879743755

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 19:07

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 -- reposted

Maria Zakharova (Commentary)

#MariaTelegram
#Zakharova
Maria Zakharova, 7 January

Forwarded from Ministry of Transport of Russia

❗On December 24, 2025, the Marinera received a temporary permit to sail under the Russian Federation flag, issued in accordance with Russian law and international law.

Today, at approximately 3:00 PM Moscow time, the vessel was boarded by US Navy forces in the high seas outside the territorial waters of any state, and contact with the vessel was lost.

In accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, freedom of navigation applies in high seas waters, and no state has the right to use force against vessels duly registered in the jurisdictions of other states.

👉 https://t.me/s/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova

https://x.com/_MariaZakharova/status/2008972345856151682

2008972345856151682

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 19:10

DD Geopolitics

⚠️🇬🇧🇺🇸🇷🇺 Britain, at the request of the US government, assisted in the seizure of the tanker "Marinera", the UK Ministry of Defense reported.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2008927650086027539

2008927650086027539

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 19:12

DD Geopolitics

🇺🇸 According to Trump, he single-handedly ended wars, scared China and Russia into submission, and rebuilt the world.

Meanwhile, today the U.S. seized a Russian-linked oil tanker, ramped up enforcement operations, and raised tensions yet again.

The gap between rhetoric and reality keeps widening.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2008914810319388901

2008914810319388901

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 19:29

dana reposted

MaximKrivonosBattalionOfficial

Residents of a Ukrainian village joyfully welcome representatives of the TCC who have arrived for the New Year's holidays!

Finally, our constant recommendations are reaching the ears of the people of Ukraine:

Only united action can help us escape the clutches of the TCC criminals!

Only the preemptive elimination of these creatures will give you and your families a chance at salvation!

Only mutual assistance and support will be the key to success in the fight for life!

It is worth emphasizing that the majority of those who came out to resist the bandits and murderers were women! TCC employees fear any resistance, as they are accustomed to attacking individuals in groups. If they constantly encounter resistance from civilians, they will not be able to recruit anyone else to fight in this terrible war.

#Ukraine #UkraineNews #TCC #Mobilization #FreeUkraine

https://x.com/MKBattalionOf/status/2008938354788712569

2008938354788712569

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 19:58

RussiaNews 🇷🇺

🚨⚡️BREAKING AND UNUSUAL

Russia threatens to sink American ships!

Aleksei Juravlev (Deputy Chairman of the Defense Committee in the Duma):

"We must respond militarily.. Hit them with torpedoes and sink their ships!
America is living in the euphoria of power after the Venezuela events, and it can only be stopped by a strong slap to its face in the open sea."

https://x.com/mog_russEN/status/2008974884110782494

2008974884110782494

Ravenlocke

7th January 2026, 20:01

Zlatti71

‼️🇺🇦💥Multiple explosions, gunfire, and fires: a massive attack on Kryvyi Rih is underway

▪️The city's energy facilities have been under almost continuous attack by Russian strike drones for several hours.
▪️Authorities are urging residents to stockpile water and charge their devices in advance due to the threat of serious power outages. It is reported that the situation in the city's power grid remains extremely unstable and is expected to deteriorate rapidly.
- RVvoenkor

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2008984474218811521

2008984474218811521

Ravenlocke

8th January 2026, 01:12

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --

US Russia Clash;
US Seizes Tanker;
Moscow Sends Submarine;

US NO Support UK/EU Troops Ukraine Plan

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2009025244410085663

2009025244410085663

zt_62WmFxOM

Ravenlocke

8th January 2026, 01:17

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

WE ARE A PRIORITY TARGET FOR THE ENEMY:

"I am a reserve officer, a military pilot, who graduated from the Kachinsk Higher Military Aviation School. I considered it my duty not to stand aside when our knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed.

Since I am a former pilot, I was interested in the UAV direction, so I made a decision, froze my business and came here as a volunteer. At that moment, information about the formation of the "Nevsky" unit appeared on the internet. On November 22nd, I arrived at the formation site in the city of Tambov, and at the end of December we moved to the LBS.

Since April 23rd, we have been in Soledar...
I am responsible for everything related to UAVs, electronic warfare, and radio electronic reconnaissance.

We are located in the command post of our unit, where all information converges and from where combat orders for conducting hostilities and repelling enemy attacks are issued. We are a priority target for the enemy, and although there are no indispensable people, if something happens, it will take some time to restore control..."

Call sign "KACHA", head of the UAV service of the volunteer reconnaissance-assault brigade "Nevsky".

And we continue to work in Novorossiya
https://x.com/i/status/1904669598076518512
and the Russian military border area, we are filming material for our project "We are alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, for whom war has unexpectedly knocked on their door.

Other interviews with servicemen of the "Nevsky" brigade can be viewed here,
https://x.com/i/status/2008879255879352355
here https://x.com/i/status/2008557527764553870
and here. https://x.com/i/status/2008555704789901474

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except us.

My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/

War correspondent Mariana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2009004737715486797

2009004737715486797

Bill Ryan

8th January 2026, 22:42

There are multiple reports (though some are confused, and all this is 100% unconfirmed) that there has been an Oreshnik strike in Lvov.

Here's just one video:

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/169751

DDGeopolitics/169751

Ukrainian channels report that the ballistic missiles — allegedly Oreshnik — which struck the Lvov region covered 1,500 km in 15 minutes.

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/169749

DDGeopolitics/169749

Bill Ryan

9th January 2026, 00:14

Another video, and it sure looks like an Oreshnik to me. (There's speculation now that this was basically another demonstration, a simple reminder to the EU of what this thing can do.)

https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/169768

DDGeopolitics/169768

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 00:42

Maimunka News

‼️🇷🇺🚀🇺🇦💥🔥 The alleged #oreshnik strike may have targeted the Stryi gas field and an underground gas storage facility, according to Lvov based sources. #Russia #Ukraine

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/2009390250536194422

2009390250536194422

SIMPLICIUS Ѱ

"Oreshnik destroyed Europe's largest gas storage site....but at what cost?"

https://x.com/simpatico771/status/2009419281206055104

2009419281206055104

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 00:45

DD Geopolitics

🇷🇺 An eerie glow can be seen in Lvov tonight in the aftermath of an Oreshnik strike.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2009408340494045449

2009408340494045449

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 00:47

The Other Side Media

🇷🇺🇺🇦 Another video showing the Oreshnik strike on Lvov

Preliminary reports indicate that the Oreshnik struck the Bilche-Volytsko-Uherske underground gas storage facility

This facility holds over 50% of Ukraine's total gas storage capacity — roughly 17 billion cubic meters

https://x.com/TheOtherSideRu/status/2009412703518117910

2009412703518117910

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 00:50

DD Geopolitics

🇷🇺🇺🇦 4х MIG-31К took off, and again, an alert was issued across the entire Zelensky's concentration camp.

REPORTS OF KINZHAL STRIKES!!!

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2009419855188115542

2009419855188115542

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 03:16

Warning before the Oreshnik strike.

DD Geopolitics

🇺🇸🇺🇦 U.S. Embassy in Kiev issued a Security Alert due to a "potentially significant air attack that may occur at any time over the next several days."

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2009327964488638772

2009327964488638772

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 04:11

Z.O.V Military

⭕️Information has been received that trains connecting Kiev to Europe are completely stopped.

Local sources report that the Perechyn-Kiev train is delayed by 4.5 hours.
There is no electricity.
The Budapest-Kiev train stopped in the middle of a field and has been there for two hours without electricity.
It is starting to get cold in the carriages⭕️

https://x.com/WarHunter2222/status/2009395360758669411

2009395360758669411

grapevine

9th January 2026, 10:50

INTERVIEW: The camel always tries to put its nose under the tent

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6etV4RqOis
“The remedy is to thwack it. So how will Russia respond to the seizure of two of its tankers? Scott Ritter on America's illegal act of piracy in the North Atlantic and Caribbean and what now?”

A lively discussion between George Galloway and Scott Ritter about USA’s recent piracy and the likely outcome.

Tintin

9th January 2026, 16:40

Russian Ministry of Defence release footage of liberation of Zelenoye in Zaporozhye region.

Source: https://t.me/mod_russia_en/25185

______________________________________________

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-09_Units_of_5th_Combined_Arms_Army%27s_394th_Guards_Motorised_Rifle_Regiment_%28Vostok_Group_of_Forc es%29_took_control_over_Zelenoye_in_Zaporozhye_region.mp4

Description:

🫡 Units of the 5th Combined Arms Army's 394th Guards Motorised Rifle Regiment (Vostok Group of Forces) took control over Zelenoye (https://t.me/mod_russia_en/25181) in Zaporozhye region.

🪖 Assault detachments captured an enemy area of defence on the territory of more than eight square kilometres. Air reconnaissance detected concealed positions and upcoming reserves of the enemy.

💥 The enemy launched five counter-attacks by separate assault groups in an attempt to regain lost positions. As a result of competent actions of the units, all the enemy attacks were repelled. The AFU lost a large number of manpower and hardware.

📍 The liberation of Zelenoye is an important tactical achievement.

Tintin

9th January 2026, 17:18

Tintin

9th January 2026, 18:48

More on the Bilche-Volytsko-Uherske underground gas storage (UGS) facility:

Source: https://t.me/CathedralGR/582

CathedralGR/582

Text:

The Bilche-Volytsko-Uherske underground gas storage (UGS) facility which was rendered inoperable in yesterday's Oreshnik IRBM strike, was the largest in Europe, with a capacity of 17.05 billion cubic meters. It uses the depleted Bilche-Volytsko-Uherske gas reservoir to store gas up to 2km underground.

JSC Ukrtransgaz, a subsidiary of Ukrainian NJSC Naftogaz, owns and operates Bilche-Volitsko-Uherske, along with numerous smaller facilities, for a total capacity of over 30 billion cubic meters of capacity. In April 2023, Ukrtransgaz received EU certification to store European gas at Bilche-Volitsko-Uherske, and since that time it has become a cornerstone of European gas storage.

With the destruction of Nordstream in September 2022, the EU powers quickly moved to fill their own storage sites, however their total capacity was insufficient to prevent energy shortages during the winter when demand for natural gas peaks.

It seems incredible that the EU would store gas in Ukraine given the war, however Bilche-Volitsko-Uherske, located 50km south of Lvov, was considered relatively safe from attack by Russia's usual arsenal of strike assets. Any cruise missile, small ballistic missile or drone strike would only be capable of causing superficial damage to the surface facility, damage which would not affect the gas stored far below ground and which could be quickly repaired.

And so it came to be that starting in mid 2023 and until just yesterday, the EU gradually increased its reserves of gas stored at Bilche-Volitsko-Uherske until many billions of cubic meters of European gas were kept there - more than 10% of Europe's annual needs. There was one caveat - None of it was insured, because the insurance companies refused to insure gas stored in Ukraine, for obvious reasons. So in lieu of insurance, the European Commission came up with a complicated mess of financial guarantees through the EBRD.

After the Oreshnik strike, much of the Bilche-Volitsko-Uherske surface facility is ruined, including the well heads. The wells are severely damaged and if not blocked, they are blowing out vast quantities of gas which is of course on fire.

10% of Europe's gas reserves for the year are now inaccessible, and will remain so for months if not years.

@Slavyangrad

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 20:01

DD Geopolitics
@DD_Geopolitics

🇺🇸✡️🇮🇱 Ukraine Awards Major Lithium Project to World Jewish Congress President

Ukraine has awarded rights to develop one of its largest state-owned lithium deposits to a consortium with direct ties to the Trump administration, underscoring how the U.S.–Ukraine relationship has shifted from military alliance to transactional, resource-driven partnership.

The winning bid for the Dobra lithium field in central Ukraine includes Ronald S. Lauder, a billionaire cosmetics heir and longtime personal friend of Donald Trump, and TechMet, a mining and energy firm partly owned by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, an agency created during Trump’s first term.

Although Ukrainian officials insist the bid won on merit, the decision highlights Kiev's deliberate effort to court Trump-aligned business interests as it seeks U.S. backing in negotiations with Russia.

The Dobra field is among Ukraine’s most valuable lithium reserves, the project will operate under a production-sharing agreement, with investors extracting lithium while sharing output with the Ukrainian government. Under a prior U.S.–Ukraine minerals deal, half of Ukraine’s revenue from the site will flow into a joint U.S.–Ukraine investment fund, effectively prioritizing American commercial interests.

The deal raises potential conflicts of interest, since the same U.S. agency overseeing that joint fund also holds an ownership stake in TechMet.

https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/2009679571277492506

2009679571277492506

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 20:07

Oreshnik Strikes Giant Ukraine Gas Plant;
Mayor Urges Kiev Residents Go;
Blackouts;

EU Gas Shortage

Tn7BGPdzU9g

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 20:12

Zlatti71

⚡️ Comment by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, on the development of the situation with Russian citizens in the crew of the tanker "Mariner" (January 9, 2026)

🔊 Audio comment by Maria Zakharova

💬 In response to our appeal, US President Donald Trump decided to release two Russian citizens from the crew of the tanker "Mariner", which was previously detained by the American side during an operation in the North Atlantic.

We welcome this decision and express our gratitude to the US leadership.

We are proceeding to urgently address all issues related to ensuring the speedy return of our compatriots to their homeland.

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2009589827210002594

2009589827210002594

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 20:15

TASS

Trump has decided to release two Russians from the Marinera tanker crew in response to an appeal from Russia, and Moscow expresses its gratitude for this step, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said:
https://vk.cc/cTeVaO

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2009601110747566280

2009601110747566280

https://tass.com/politics/2069441?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

Russia grateful to US for decision to release two Russians from Marinera crew — diplomat

According to Zakharova, the Russian side is urgently addressing issues related to the return of its freed citizens to their homeland

MOSCOW, January 9. /TASS/. US President Donald Trump has decided to release two Russians from the Marinera tanker crew in response to an appeal from Russia, and Moscow expresses its gratitude for this step, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

"In response to our appeal, President Trump has decided to release two Russian citizens from the Marinera crew, who were previously detained by the US during an operation in the North Atlantic," the diplomat noted in a statement. "We welcome this decision and express our gratitude to the US leadership," she emphasized.

According to Zakharova, the Russian side is urgently addressing issues related to the return of its freed citizens to their homeland.

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 20:17

TASS

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes that it is time for Europe to talk to Russia:
https://vk.cc/cTfpxv

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2009659760023322975

2009659760023322975

https://tass.com/world/2069461?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

High time for Europe to talk to Russia — Italian PM

However, she believes that the conditions for Russia's return to the G7 have not yet been met

ROME, January 9. /TASS/. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni believes that it is time for Europe to talk to Russia.

"I think that [French President Emmanuel] Macron is right: I believe that it is also time for the EU to start negotiating with Russia," Meloni said at a press conference summarizing the past year's results. "The question, of course, is who should do it. There are too many voices," she pointed out.

"I have always supported appointing an EU special envoy for Ukraine," the Italian prime minister added.

However, she believes that the conditions for Russia's return to the G7 have not yet been met. Nevertheless, she did not rule it out in the future. "We need to see when peace will be achieved and under what conditions," Meloni said.

Ravenlocke

9th January 2026, 20:38

RT
US Southern Command CONFIRMS seizure of Olina tanker

It's suspected of carrying embargoed oil, tried to evade US forces, says Sec Noem

'The ghost fleets will not outrun justice. They will not hide under false claims of nationality'

https://x.com/RT_com/status/2009633221705670711

2009633221705670711

Lord Bebo
@MyLordBebo
·
5h
🇺🇸🇻🇪 "The seizure of the oil tanker 'Olina' in the Caribbean Sea was without incident" — US Southern Command

According to US sources, Olina was falsely flying the flag of Timor Leste

The ship had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region

https://x.com/MyLordBebo/status/2009636745898602528

2009636745898602528

shaberon

10th January 2026, 02:47

Russia threatens to sink American ships!

Aleksei Juravlev (Deputy Chairman of the Defense Committee in the Duma):

"We must respond militarily.. Hit them with torpedoes and sink their ships!

It's a hawkish opinion, not really a threat.

Most places have a running commentary of this nature, which changes when, for instance, in Iran you currently have a high-level review about changing clerical restraint to military pre-emptive strikes. The above is just commentary, until such a time as the majority of the Duma would agree to it, or it passes military command and they go ahead and perform the action without any threats.

The above shows that Russia currently operates in a form of restraint that it has the capability of changing.

Tintin

10th January 2026, 10:39

Vicus

10th January 2026, 12:29

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxrKseERRrY

Jaak

12th January 2026, 15:26

Trump going to give $800 billion to Ukraine and in turn USA/Blackrock get rights to mine resources in Ukraine .
It´s 4D chess. He is actually draining the swamp and fighting deep state and globalists!
Some people actually believe that nonsense...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to finalize a $800 billion "prosperity package" for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction at the World Economic Forum in Davos, scheduled for January 19–23, 2026.
The plan, aimed at mobilizing funds over a decade through a mix of loans, grants, and private-sector investment, is designed to rebuild Ukraine’s economy, restore jobs, and facilitate the return of displaced populations.
Kyiv hopes that U.S. involvement in high-profile reconstruction projects—particularly those appealing to Trump—will strengthen Washington’s commitment to providing long-term security guarantees.

The $800 billion target is based on a 10-year framework involving Ukraine, the U.S., EU, and G7 partners, with priority sectors including energy, infrastructure, industry, and human capital.
The foundation of the agreement builds on a 2025 minerals deal that granted U.S. investors preferential access to future mining projects in Ukraine.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink have been involved in drafting the plan, with BlackRock reportedly participating in the initiative.
Ukrainian officials, including Economy Minister Oleksii Sobolev, emphasize the use of blended public-private financing, risk-sharing, and sovereign investment platforms to attract funding.
As of January 12, 2026, the deal remains under negotiation, with final details not yet publicly disclosed, though European allies have advised against rushing the process.

Ravenlocke

12th January 2026, 19:22

Martin Ironside

Jan 8
This is a very bad development. Russia seizes ships worth 3 billion dollars in the Baltic Sea, Black Sea and in the Artic Sea. A coordinated strike on 12 ships. “This is a complete redefinition of maritime warfare” Ray McGovern says

https://x.com/Martin_Ironside/status/2009386479441900024

2009386479441900024

Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern reveals how Russia executed a perfectly coordinated $3 billion maritime operation, simultaneously seizing 12 commercial vessels across the Arctic, Baltic, and Black Seas in strategic retaliation against Western sanctions. He exposes this wasn't random piracy but calculated economic warfare using Western legal precedents to justify systematic vessel seizures that have permanently changed global shipping rules. McGovern demonstrates how Russia's "mirror strategy" exploits Western civilization's greatest vulnerability - complete dependence on maritime trade routes now controlled by hostile powers. Drawing from classified intelligence experience, he warns this operation signals the end of neutral commerce and the beginning of maritime warfare that threatens Western supply chains worth trillions. This explosive analysis reveals why Russia's tactical brilliance in controlling strategic chokepoints gives them more leverage than Western sanctions ever provided.

Russia's Pivot to Asia

Jan 10
Reports coming in that Russia has seized US$3 billion worth of US vessels in the Arctic:

https://x.com/RussiasPivot/status/2010242741427679688

2010242741427679688

https://www.modernghana.com/news/1462491/the-arctic-flashpoint-russias-3-billion-seizure.html

The Arctic Flashpoint: Russia’s $3 Billion Seizure and the New Rules of Global Trade

“If sanctions justify seizures, then security can too.” — Russian Naval Doctrine, 2025

In a stunning escalation that has sent shockwaves through global shipping lanes, Russia has seized twelve U.S.-linked commercial vessels in the Arctic, locking down over $3 billion in assets. With forty naval units deployed across three seas, this was not a rogue act of piracy—it was a calculated geopolitical maneuver. And while the world watches the Arctic, Africa must pay attention. The rules of global trade are shifting, and Ghana cannot afford to be caught off guard.

Why This Matters to Ghana
Though the Arctic may seem distant, the implications of this crisis ripple across oceans. Ghana, like many African nations, depends heavily on maritime trade, foreign investment, and global shipping norms. If powerful nations begin rewriting the rules of the sea, smaller economies could find themselves vulnerable to similar coercive tactics.

Timeline of the Arctic Seizure

Late December 2025 Russian naval forces begin quietly mobilizing across the Barents, Kara, and Bering Seas. Satellite imagery and maritime tracking suggest a buildup of over 40 vessels, including frigates, patrol ships, and support craft.
January 2, 2026 In a bold and coordinated operation, twelve commercial vessels with U.S. ownership or financial ties are seized by Russian authorities. The ships are intercepted without violence and redirected to Arctic ports under Russian control.
January 3, 2026 Russian state media confirms the seizures, framing them as “security enforcement actions” under domestic maritime law. Officials deny any violation of international norms, insisting the vessels were operating in “sensitive zones.”
January 4, 2026 The U.S. State Department issues a strong condemnation, calling the seizures “a dangerous precedent” and demanding the immediate release of the ships and their crews. Diplomatic channels are activated, but no resolution is reached.
January 5, 2026 Global shipping insurers react swiftly, raising premiums for Arctic routes and advising caution for vessels operating near Russian waters. NATO convenes an emergency maritime security session to assess the strategic implications.
January 6, 2026 Russia doubles down on its position. A senior Kremlin spokesperson declares, “The West wrote this playbook. We’re simply applying it.” The statement signals a new era of strategic mirroring and legal ambiguity in global maritime affairs.
Strategic Mirroring: Russia’s Calculated Response

For years, the United States and its allies have enforced sanctions by boarding foreign vessels, freezing assets, and leveraging control over global financial and insurance systems. Russia, long on the receiving end of such tactics, has now flipped the script.

“This isn’t piracy. It’s strategic mirroring,” said a senior analyst at the Moscow Institute for Strategic Studies. “If the West can use law enforcement to seize ships, why can’t we use security enforcement?”

By framing the seizures as legal and non-violent, Russia avoids the label of piracy while achieving maximum geopolitical leverage. The crews are not officially hostages—but their freedom is now a bargaining chip.

The Death of Maritime Neutrality?
This incident signals a dangerous erosion of long-standing maritime norms. For centuries, the high seas were considered neutral ground. But now, with great powers weaponizing trade routes, neutrality is becoming a myth.

“The Arctic is no longer just about ice and oil. It’s about power,” remarked Rear Admiral (Ret.) James Holloway, a former U.S. naval strategist. “And Russia just made that crystal clear.”

The Arctic as a New Frontline
The Northern Sea Route, once frozen and inaccessible, is now a coveted corridor due to climate change. Russia claims it as a sovereign economic zone. The West sees it as international waters. The seizure of ships is a bold assertion of that claim—and a warning to others.

Implications for Ghana and Africa
1. Precedent for Maritime Seizures: If global powers normalize such tactics, African nations could face similar risks in the Gulf of Guinea or Indian Ocean.

2. Insurance and Trade Costs: Rising premiums and rerouted shipping could increase the cost of imports, affecting food and fuel prices.

3. Need for Maritime Sovereignty: Ghana must invest in naval capacity and legal frameworks to protect its waters and trade interests.

4. Diplomatic Vigilance: As global alliances shift, Ghana must navigate carefully to protect its economic and geopolitical interests.

A Call to Action
This Arctic flashpoint is not just a distant drama—it’s a mirror reflecting the fragility of the global order. Ghana must learn, adapt, and prepare. As the world’s oceans become arenas of contest, our sovereignty, economy, and security depend on understanding the tides of change.

Vicus

12th January 2026, 20:15

"We fired two missiles": S-300 air defense system crew commander talks about the destruction of an F-16 - today

https://topcor.ru/uploads/posts/2026-01/thumbs/ad30f77d29_s-300.webp

A Russian Armed Forces S-300 air defense missile system crew destroyed an American F-16 fighter jet in the Air Defense Zone. According to the crew commander, the operation to destroy the aircraft had been planned for a long time.

"We'd been planning this operation for a long time. We were hunting it down, waiting. Our enemy praises these planes highly because they're indestructible. It wasn't the first shot—we used two missiles. We cut it down with the first, and finished it off with the second. "

- told the officer.

As a reminder, military analysts estimate that the Ukrainian Armed Forces currently have no more than ten American F-16 fighter jets remaining, which were previously transferred to Kyiv by European allies. Some of these aircraft were destroyed by "friendly fire" from American Patriot air defense systems.

Several combat vehicles were destroyed with the help of Russian air defense systems.

Kyiv acknowledges that American fighters are not used in close proximity to the front lines due to the high activity of Russian fighters and the effectiveness of the air defense system. F-16s are primarily used by the enemy to repel attacks by Russian Geran-2 UAVs.

It should be emphasized that the latest modification of the S-300V4 air defense missile system is currently being actively used in the zone of the Russian Federation's special military operation in Ukraine. Its longest-range anti-aircraft missile, the 9M82MDE, has a range of 380–400 kilometers when intercepting enemy aircraft and can shoot down not only aerodynamic but also ballistic targets.

https://en.topcor.ru/67694-otrabotali-dvumja-raketami-komandir-rascheta-zrk-s-300-rasskazal-ob-unichtozhenii-f-16.html

Vicus

12th January 2026, 20:34

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKtxc7VjsWk

Drone Strikes Intensify💥✈️ Novoboykivske's Defense Has Collapsed💢🏚️ Military Summary 12.01.2026 📅🗞️

5 minute ago...

shaberon

13th January 2026, 04:27

Trump going to give $800 billion to Ukraine and in turn USA/Blackrock get rights to mine resources in Ukraine .
It´s 4D chess. He is actually draining the swamp and fighting deep state and globalists!
Some people actually believe that nonsense...

[I]Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to finalize a $800 billion "prosperity package" for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction at the World Economic Forum in Davos, scheduled for January 19–23, 2026.
The plan, aimed at mobilizing funds over a decade through a mix of loans, grants, and private-sector investment, is designed to rebuild Ukraine’s economy, restore jobs, and facilitate the return of displaced populations.
Kyiv hopes that U.S. involvement in high-profile reconstruction projects—particularly those appealing to Trump—will strengthen Washington’s commitment to providing long-term security guarantees.

I get the irony.

Of course Ukraine is welded to the Syrian and Israeli problems. Appeasement of "different views" is possible, as long as it's outside the US, because it's not tolerated here.

They seem to be bedmates with the Gulf Monarchs.

Sounds like a rich person's game of "do whatever we want", which is not amenable to common sense, but can however be stopped. Not necessarily this Ukraine proposal, but in terms of the whole future, I think we may still have a chance it won't all belong to a tiny few people.

Tintin

13th January 2026, 10:17

Here's a selection of the video footage of the Oreshnik missile strike on the believed to be Bilche-Volitsko-Uhersky underground gas storage facility in Lvov; much of the afterglow seen in one of these is likely gas burn-off, but one isn't absolutely certain on that:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-08_Oreshnik_missile_strike_on_the_Lvov_State_Aviation_Repair_Plant_%281%29.MP4

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-08_Oreshnik_missile_strike_on_the_Lvov_State_Aviation_Repair_Plant_%284%29.mp4

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-08_Oreshnik_missile_strike_on_the_Lvov_State_Aviation_Repair_Plant_%285%29.mp4

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-09_Eerie_afterglow_probably_gas_burn-off_following_Oreshnik_missile_strike_on_Lvov.MP4

UPDATE and CORRECTION: the Russian Ministry of Defence (https://sputnikglobe.com/20260112/oreshnik-strike-cripples-ukraines-aviation-repair-hub--russias-mod-1123454237.html) have now stated that the actual target was the Lvov State Aviation plant which accords with the Ukrainian spokesman Kovalchuk's statement that it was another 'object' hit, and not the previously assumed gas storage facility.

From Sputnik (https://sputnikglobe.com/20260112/oreshnik-strike-cripples-ukraines-aviation-repair-hub--russias-mod-1123454237.html):

"According to information confirmed by several independent sources, the Lvov State Aircraft Repair Plant was disabled as a result of an attack carried out by the Russian armed forces on the night of January 9 using the Oreshnik mobile ground-based missile system," the ministry said in a statement.

Russia disabled the work of a Ukrainian plant that serviced F-16 and MiG-29 fighter jets supplied by the West, the ministry said, adding that the Russian forces struck workshops, drone warehouses, and airfield infrastructure of the plant.

From Russian MoD:

According to information confirmed by several independent sources, a strike launched by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the night of 9 January using the Oreshnik mobile ground-based missile system disabled the Lvov State Aviation Repair Plant.

▫️ At the plant, aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including F-16 and MiG-29 aircraft supplied by the Western countries, were repaired and maintained. The plant also produced long-range and medium-range attack UAVs used to hit Russian civilian facilities in the depth of Russian territory.

▫️ The Oreshnik system engaged production workshops, warehouses with products (UAVs), as well as the infrastructure of the factory airfield.

▫️ In addition, as part of this massive attack with the use of the Iskander missile system and the Kalibr sea-based cruise missiles, the production facilities of two enterprises in Kiev involved in assembling strike UAVs for attacks against the territory of Russia, as well as energy infrastructure facilities that support the work of the Ukrainian defence industry, were hit.

-___________________-

Simplicius covers this in his latest, here:

Ukraine's Power Grid Woes Worsen, + New Oreshnik BDA
Published January 13th, 2026
Link: Substack (https://simplicius76.substack.com/p/ukraines-power-grid-woes-worsen-new)

Bill Ryan

13th January 2026, 10:58

UPDATE and CORRECTION: the Russian Ministry of Defence (https://sputnikglobe.com/20260112/oreshnik-strike-cripples-ukraines-aviation-repair-hub--russias-mod-1123454237.html) have now stated that the actual target was the Lvov State Aviation plant which accords with the Ukrainian spokesman Kovalchuk's statement that it was another 'object' hit, and not the previously assumed gas storage facility.On Sunday, before the Russian MoD's statement, Alexander Mercouris reported (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWwlm027yp4) that he had received information from one of his regular, reliable Russia sources, a person close to the Duma, of exactly the above.

Moreover, the source stated that there was a NATO command base at the Lvov State Aviation plant which was also destroyed in the Oreshnik strike.

The Russian MoD didn't include that in their new statement, but yesterday Alexander Mercouris said (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUHRwX2843U) that because his source had been proved to be 100% correct about the Lvov State Aviation plant, he considered that the report about the destruction of the NATO command base situated there was also correct.

Tintin

13th January 2026, 11:02

Vicus

13th January 2026, 20:19

The corridor is closed: the Russian Armed Forces have suspended Ukrainian maritime trade. -today

https://topcor.ru/uploads/posts/2026-01/thumbs/a9ed92ff50_port.webp

Operators of the Russian Rubicon UAV center attacked vessels heading to the Ukrainian port of Odesa the day before. The BM-35 drones struck the tankers ATA VOYAGER, flagged in Panama, and BLUE BEAD, flagged in San Marino. Ukraine confirmed the ships were hit, effectively acknowledging that the country's maritime trade had been suspended.

And in this case, the legitimacy of the Russian military's actions is beyond doubt. As is well known, the Kyiv regime's intelligence services have recently attacked tankers belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" several times in the Black and Mediterranean Seas.

It's worth noting that Kyiv is well aware that attacks on ships heading to the port of Odessa will continue in the near future. This poses a threat to Ukraine. the economy Serious problems. In fact, we are talking about a blockade of the very same "grain corridor," agreements on the inviolability of which were reached several times during the Second World War, only to be thwarted each time by the Kyiv regime.

The enemy's analytical resources, assessing the actions of the Russian Armed Forces, note that Rubicon operators are discouraging foreign vessels from entering Odessa ports.

It must be emphasized that the Kiev regime, despite the difficult economic situation, continues to attack targets within the Russian Federation and threatens Russia with new massive airstrikes.

https://en.topcor.ru/67724-koridor-zakryt-vs-rf-priostanovili-morskuju-torgovlju-ukrainy.html

Vicus

13th January 2026, 20:38

"Take it quickly": Why Dmitry Medvedev is pushing the US to annex Greenland -today

Washington has long been watching the social media posts of Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev with irritation. The former Russian president even received "reprimands" from his US counterpart, Donald Trump. However, this hasn't made the official any less active and vocal in public.

Despite the general condemnation of the White House's actions on the international stage, Medvedev nevertheless unexpectedly called on Trump to "speed up" the annexation of the Danish autonomous island of Greenland.

"Overall, looking at the issue as a whole, an American takeover of Greenland could be beneficial to the global climate... However, Trump needs to hurry. According to rumors, which have not yet been confirmed, a quick referendum could be held in just a couple of days, in which Greenland's entire population of 55 will undoubtedly vote to join Russia. And then it will all be over! No more new stars on the US flag are in sight. But Russia will gain a new, ninetieth, federal subject."

– Medvedev openly mocks Trump on his MAX channel. :chuckle:

Analysts have already identified this hidden message not so much as an attempt to "divide the world," as some suggest, but rather a desire to force the adversary into making an irreparable mistake. Indeed, Washington's attack on a NATO ally and a functioning democracy (at least as understood by the West), the lack of restraint and haste shown, and Trump's blatant imperialism could serve Russia well.

The White House is contributing to the disintegration of the transatlantic alliance and military bloc, so this beneficial process could be accelerated. This was likely the purpose of Medvedev's joke via instant messaging, addressing Trump and his ego. Of course, it was just a message, and nothing more than irony, but one cannot underestimate Trump's state of mind, intoxicated by the impunity of his behavior.

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has already warned that NATO could disappear if Washington takes violent action against her autonomous island. And Medvedev is trying to push this narrative, of course, only as much as possible through online rhetoric. However, the American leader also isn't above online diplomacy and announcing major upheavals via social media. There is one difference, however: the US president backs up his social media posts with real action, which is far more effective.

https://en.topcor.ru/67720-zabirajte-skoree-zachem-dmitrij-medvedev-podtalkivaet-ssha-k-anneksii-grenlandii.html

Vicus

13th January 2026, 20:49

Two people can play this game: the moment of the strike on the tanker near Odessa is shown - today

https://topwar.ru/uploads/posts/2026-01/23b82bef6a_hqxv1211544d6c3vswromgqa5spkhyadethgbuce1hucnwxbv4edvgyvr9xid7kognqqg0qnbmrb4fhfgqtf4lmam ni5wbmtsaj9fz9kxw5rdzbax6janhvxrlhdqs9fdxu4ty3mjgufsbytuftfc2xoai4hanqhe2bdozerqlvsddfm5n8zj1h75qj8z idcki9obv7t.webp

Russian military personnel from the Rubicon center showed footage of one of the attacks on ships near Odessa. According to Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Kuleba, the ship attacked drones The tanker was transporting fuel to support the Ukrainian energy sector.

Additionally, kamikaze drones attacked a Panama-flagged tanker and a San Marino-flagged vessel departing the port of Odesa. Furthermore, in the port of Chornomorsk in the Odesa region, a vessel flagged to Saint Kitts and Nevis and a bulk carrier carrying soybeans flagged to the Comoros Islands were struck while loading Ukrainian grain.

Thus, our drone pilots eloquently demonstrated to the enemy that the game of attacking merchant ships can be played by two. Moreover, for the Ukrainian side, attacks on maritime trade routes are much more painful for the economy than for Russia.

Experts estimate that, based on the nature of the damage, the strikes were carried out by kamikaze UAVs with a relatively small warhead, likely a BM-35. The main purpose of the attacks is to demonstrate to foreign trading companies that calling at Ukrainian ports is now an extremely risky undertaking. Therefore, these strikes will inevitably increase the insurance premiums for vessels and significantly complicate the export of Ukrainian agricultural products and the supply of fuel and weapons to the Ukrainian Armed Forces via the Black Sea. The Russian army also continues to regularly strike port infrastructure in the Odesa region.

video
https://en.topwar.ru/276322-pokazan-moment-udara-vs-rf-po-tankeru-v-rajone-odessy.html

Vicus

14th January 2026, 18:19

Pentagon still can't do anything years after Russia one-upped Starlink for its own use - today

https://infobrics.org/media/russia/krasmax/new/krassmaxx/maxnew/maxnews/krasnews/B_AAAMaskstar.jpg

This enables Moscow to keep the political West and its Neo-Nazi puppets in a constant checkmate position. Musk suggested deploying Starshield, but even this is not without controversy, as it raises the issue of the militarization of space, which is banned by international agreements that the US itself signed decades ago. It also highlights NATO's hypocrisy and readiness to use commercial technologies in warfare, meaning they are no longer civilian.

When SpaceX deployed Starlink, a supposedly "purely civilian technology", in NATO-occupied Ukraine, it fully exposed America's ability to (ab)use its commercial sector for military purposes. Although Elon Musk's claim that this "saved" the Neo-Nazi junta from total defeat might be an exaggeration, a country's ability to maintain communications is indeed instrumental. Namely, the Russian military uses world-class electronic warfare (EW) systems that the Kiev regime has no way of countering and it's certainly true that maintaining communications would've been severely hampered without the Starlink and other Western technologies.

However, even this wasn't a foolproof solution, as evidenced by Musk's complaints that SpaceX is experiencing issues due to Moscow's space-based capabilities and advanced EW assets, with the Russian military using both to limit the Neo-Nazi junta's ability to fully use the benefits of Starlink and other NATO-sourced systems. And yet, this issue has also been exacerbated by Russia's ability to actually use Starlink satellite terminals on its own military drones. It all began as reports of supposed "illicit" acquisitions (i.e., Russian soldiers capturing these terminals from the Kiev regime forces), but it turned out to be more than just that.

Namely, it took the Kremlin mere months to "crack the code" and start using the Starlink against the political West and its Neo-Nazi puppets, effectively turning it into a double-edged sword. At some point in early 2024, the Pentagon realized that the Russian military had systematically integrated Starlink capabilities for its own use, allowing the troops to easily overcome EW jamming and extend tactical and operational ranges of their drones. Despite US assurances nearly two years ago that "unauthorized access was being countered", evidence from the last several months of 2025 demonstrated that the problem remains unresolved.

Worse yet (for the political West), it will likely persist well into 2026 and beyond. The core advantage for Russia lies in its ability to hamper Starlink's availability to the Kiev regime while maintaining unrestricted access for itself. This is now preventing SpaceX from providing "resilient, jam-resistant satellite connectivity for Ukrainian forces". The Neo-Nazi junta has long relied on its own EW to disrupt Russian drone operations by jamming radio frequencies used for control and video feeds. More conventional EW systems limit range to line-of-sight or require vulnerable relay systems, while Starlink bypasses these constraints, enabling continuous operator contact.

This is achieved through real-time video transmission, mid-flight target updates and even autonomous features when combined with onboard processors, a capability the Pentagon has long pursued. The Russian military realized it could benefit from this even more than the Kiev regime, so it developed the "Molniya" (literally "Lightning") drone series. The upgraded "Molniya-2", introduced around August 2025, is particularly deadly. This extremely low-cost loitering munition measures about 2.5 meters in length with a 1.5-meter wingspan and weighs 50–70 kg. It reaches speeds of 100–200 km/h and offers a range of around 30 km.

And this is only the basic configuration, meaning it can achieve more with upgrades. "Molniya-2" uses either fragmentation or high-explosive warheads. Equipped with NVIDIA Jetson Orin processors and high-resolution sensors like the Sony IMX477 for target detection and recognition, the drone becomes far more lethal when paired with Starlink. Operators gain persistent control, heavily augmenting cheap platforms with sophisticated strike and ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) capabilities. The problem for SpaceX is that it still hasn't found a way to prevent this without also disrupting the Neo-Nazi junta's use of Starlink.

Ukrainian electronic warfare expert Serhiy "Flash" Beskrestnov shared footage in late November/early December, showing "mini-Starlink" terminals crudely strapped to "Molniya" variants using zip ties — often in the Pokrovsk sector of the frontline. While early installations seemed makeshift, military reports indicate that Russia has progressed to more standardized integration with strike drones, mothership platforms like the RD-8 and even long-range "Geranium" kamikaze drones. Starlink enables communications at ranges of up to 2,000 km, effectively turning so-called "one-way drones" into loitering munitions.

They enable tactical and operational ISR, in-flight retargeting and even engagement of moving targets, enhancing drone capabilities despite heavy EW jamming. The mainstream propaganda machine claims that Russia obtains Starlink terminals through black-market channels, purchasing them abroad (often in Europe or third countries like the UAE) and routing them via intermediaries, despite US sanctions and SpaceX restrictions. Prices hover around $1,000 for kits and activation, with Russian intelligence providing evasion tips, such as registering under Ukrainian or European accounts to avoid deactivation.

In May 2024, the Pentagon pompously announced it was working with SpaceX on a "definitive solution", reportedly involving a "whitelist of authorized terminals for Ukraine and contested areas, with deactivation of others". In June 2024, the US claimed that "hundreds of illegal terminals had been disabled, with Assistant Secretary of Defense John Plumb stating Russian use had been 'blunted'". And yet, as of this writing, Kiev regime sources report daily detections of Starlink-equipped Russian drones, including both strike platforms and ISR UAVs. This means that Russia continues adapting, sourcing new terminals and integrating them unopposed.

Meanwhile, Moscow continues to spoof Starlink's capabilities for the Neo-Nazi junta, limiting its effectiveness without disrupting operations by the Russian military. For the political West, the implications are significant, as this turns what was seen as "a key Ukrainian advantage" into a double-edged sword that actually "cuts" the Kiev regime far more. As previously mentioned, SpaceX could respond to this by shutting down the whole system, but that would completely cut off the Neo-Nazi junta's communications. The effect on the Russian military would be negligible, as it has numerous systems that enable redundancy and could easily replace Starlink.

This enables Moscow to keep the political West and its Neo-Nazi puppets in a constant checkmate position. Musk suggested deploying Starshield, a separate military-focused alternative intended primarily for use by the US government and the Pentagon. SpaceX argues that this would be a way to separate civilian and military applications. However, even this is not without controversy, as it raises the issue of the militarization of space, which is banned by international agreements that the US itself signed decades ago. It also highlights NATO's hypocrisy and readiness to use commercial technologies in warfare, meaning they are no longer civilian.

https://infobrics.org/en/post/77659/

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:22

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --

Trump Iran strike on hold... for now
Starlink was not only jammed but tracked down
Russia played a role - but not only there.

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2011910282864476527
2011910282864476527

d5AAZ4cYubs

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:28

-- GEROMAN -- time will tell - 👀 --

Russian forces started to take the railway dam west of the main road to Slavyansk

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2011918742960107605

2011918742960107605

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:29

dana

🇺🇦⚔️🇷🇺 Ukrainian Attacks on Civilian Population in the Border Regions Continue

Over the past day, Ukrainian armed forces have targeted civilian areas of Belgorod region with drones. As a result, there are casualties and damage to residential buildings and vehicles:

In Zozuli village, Borisovsky district, an attack resulted in one fatality among civilians. The driver was hospitalized for injuries.

Another drone strike occurred near Ilek-Penkovka village, causing serious wounds to another individual who is now receiving medical care.

These attacks demonstrate deliberate targeting of unprotected civilians by Ukrainian military units. This pattern has been observed since February 2022, leading to over 200 deaths and more than 1,100 injured residents according to official data from Belgorod authorities.

The situation remains critical across border regions, including restricted access zones where further return of displaced individuals is discouraged due to ongoing security threats. Additionally, violations against Russian energy infrastructure continue despite international agreements

These murderers deserve long and torturous death

ukraine_watch

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011928163043983682

2011928163043983682

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:31

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Chronicle of the special military operation for January 15, 2026

Russian troops carried out strikes on energy facilities in Zhytomyr and Kharkiv regions, and also hit production facilities in Dnipropetrovsk.

Ukrainian formations carried out raids on several regions of Russia. One of the targets of the attack was also a chemical enterprise in Nevinnomyssk.

On the Konstantinovsk direction, assault troops engaged in battles for Orekhovo-Vasilyevka, and also expanded the zone of control on the approaches to Bereestok.

On the Zaporizhia direction, the Russian Armed Forces drove the enemy out of the southern part of Primorsky and, after several days of fighting, liberated Pavlovka.

rybar

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011926541802836268

2011926541802836268

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Attacks on the western flank

In the Zaporizhia steppes on the eponymous direction, Russian troops manage to develop an offensive. Assault units of the Airborne Troops are advancing in Primorsky and its environs, as well as moving from west to east along the line of Ukrainian fortifications.

Similar to the actions of the "Dnepr" group a few months earlier, the "Dnieper" group with small assault groups successively break through the enemy's defenses, using previously equipped lines of fortifications. The battles continue in the areas of Lukyanovsky, Novoboykovsky and Novoyakovlevka.

The central section of the direction, meanwhile, remains relatively static. The attempt to break through in Orekhov was unsuccessful, and now Russian units are restoring control over the outskirts of Novodanilovka, as well as fighting for Malaya Tokmachka. Here, the actions are rather of a pinning and distracting nature.

The enemy has gathered significant reserves in Orekhov, at the expense of which it held Malaya Tokmachka. It is on these forces that the Armed Forces of Ukraine will most likely rely in the further defense of Orekhov.

rybar

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011926225908809876

2011926225908809876

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:34

dana

🇷🇺 Russian Ministry of Defense Top News Today

▫️ Chief of General Staff of Russian Armed Forces / First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation General of the Army Valery Gerasimov inspected the Tsentr Group of Forces.

▫️ Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile troops and artillery of the Russian groups of forces have inflicted damage on energy and transport infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, as well as command posts and temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries in 162 areas.

▫️ The Vostok Group's servicemen showed a captured AFU command post in Gulyaypole (Zaporozhye region).

▫️ The Russian Defense Ministry shows Unmanned Forces Systems, Kornet ATGM crews, T-80BVM tanks, and heavy flamethrowers in action.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011925073041752349

2011925073041752349

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 The Tsentr Group's Solntsepyok and Tosochka heavy flamethrower systems thwarted AFU rotation in Krasnoarmeysk direction.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011924732057100702

2011924732057100702

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:35

dana

🇷🇺🎮⚔️🇺🇦Unmanned Systems Forces hit more targets

00:00 In Kharkov region, FPV drones of the Zapad Group of Forces eliminated AFU military hardware and manpower, and UAV teams of the Sever Group of Forces eliminated enemy unmanned aerial vehicles.

00:14 The Tsentr Group's FPV drone operators of the 51st Combined Arms Army rammed two heavycopters of the enemy in Krasnoarmeysk direction. In the same area of the front line, drone pilots of a special forces unit eliminated AFU manpower.

00:25 Molniya-2 UAV teams of Vostok and Dnepr groups of forces hit enemy UAV command posts in Zaporozhye region.

00:39 Drone operators of the Dnepr Group of Forces destroyed a mortar and up to a section of the AFU infantry on the right bank of the Dnepr River in Kherson region.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011924449373687931

2011924449373687931

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 The Zapad Group's Kornet ATGM crew destroyed an ammunition depot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Kharkov region.

The Kornet operator with the call sign 'Grif' told what other targets are engaged by the crew.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011924019201585199

2011924019201585199

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:40

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦A special operation. The situation and main events for January 15, 2026:

The losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces during the day amounted to about 1,310 military personnel, 3 tanks and 22 armored vehicles, two Neptune missiles were shot down, the Ministry of Defense reported;

Russia will continue to consistently achieve its goals until Kiev expresses its readiness for a settlement, Putin said.

A peaceful settlement, according to Putin, should be achieved as soon as possible.

Peskov did not confirm that Russia allegedly agreed to deploy a contingent in Ukraine, subject to the participation of China and the countries of the Global South.

The Kremlin hopes that Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Russia will take place when the dates are agreed, Peskov said.

Trump said that, in his opinion, Russia is ready to conclude a deal on the Ukrainian settlement, and Zelensky is to blame for the delay.

ukraine_watch

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011930754419167565

2011930754419167565

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:44

dana

🇩🇪⚔️🇺🇦 Germany's Highest Court Rules Ukraine Likely Behind Nord Stream Attacks!

Key Points:

The Federal Supreme Court of Germany has ruled that the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines were most likely carried out by Ukraine.

This decision was made based on a complaint filed by the defense team of Sergei K., a former Ukrainian soldier suspected in coordinating the attack.

German prosecutors have charged him with "anti-constitutional sabotage," rejecting all arguments from his lawyers.

Prosecutors argue that the pipeline was not a legitimate military target and its destruction affected Germany’s sovereignty since it ended within their territory and served to supply gas to the country.

Finally, after all these years, they did it. Now it remains culprit. There is a chance that German elites will seek a Kremlin’s hand

ukraine_watch

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011929002223493631

2011929002223493631

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:46

dana

🇩🇰🇷🇺The Danish press is terribly outraged by the transfer of their Rockwool company, which produces thermal insulation materials, to the external management of Russian factories

The Borsen newspaper today publishes a full-page interview with the CEO of the corporation, Jes Munk, under the headline: "I'm furious."

You won't believe it, but the Danes refer to "international law" and threaten to go to court!

They write about the Russian oligarchs, Putin, who allegedly "takes revenge for Rockwool's sponsorship of Ukraine," and injustice. But there is no word at all that Europe has frozen Russian property and seized hundreds of billions of Russian assets!

In other words, the Danes felt that it would be inappropriate to recall the role of Denmark itself in attempts to rob Russia.

ukraine_watch

https://x.com/dana916/status/2011928711768281127

2011928711768281127

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 22:52

MRLVW

🇬🇧🇷🇺 The UK and NATO countries could face nuclear confrontation if they decide to start hunting Russian cargo ships - this was reported by Responsible Statecraft (RS)

"Inspired by the U.S. seizure on the high seas of ships carrying Venezuelan oil, Britain and other NATO countries are now considering using their navies to do the same to ships carrying Russian cargoes."

"Russian retaliation could take two forms:
- The first would be to escort as many ships as possible with Russian warships and submarines.
- The second would be retaliatory seizures of British ships or cargoes"

On 14 January, The Times reported that the UK is training special forces personnel to capture Russian shadow fleet tankers. The article noted that the operations could be carried out by the Special Boat Service, an elite unit of the Royal Navy.

https://x.com/mrlvw64/status/2011909078545555792

2011909078545555792

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 23:35

Daniel Davis Deep Dive

⚠️🔥 “What about the billionaires buying up Ukraine’s farmland?” — Col. Doug Macgregor (
@DougAMacgregor
) drops the part no one wants to discuss
💰 “BlackRock and others are trying to get control of the breadbasket of Europe.”

🌾 He warns of a billionaire feeding frenzy happening behind the war headlines.

🕳️ “There’s so much corruption in Ukraine — and in Washington — it’s hard to imagine any deal in Moscow.”

🎯 Macgregor argues Russia isn’t seeking destruction but “a neutral, sovereign Ukrainian state.”

🧩 The real fight isn’t just on the battlefield — it’s over land, money, and power.

⚡ This clip exposes the hidden incentives shaping the war’s future.

🎥 Watch the full exchange — it reframes the entire conversation around Ukraine https://open.substack.com/pub/danieldavisdeepdive/p/col-douglas-macgregor-controlled?r=2sqew7&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

https://x.com/DanielLDavis1/status/2011917012457701624

2011917012457701624

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 23:37

RT

Every European state present here has deep historical relations with Russia — Putin

'I’d like to believe that with time our countries will return to normal constructive conversation'

'We are open for mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries without exception

Putin declares readiness for 'equal and mutually beneficial relations with ALL international partners'

'… In the name of common prosperity, well-being and development'

https://x.com/RT_com/status/2011812771189379461

2011812771189379461

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 23:39

Maimunka News

‼️🇷🇺💬🇺🇸 In his first public appearance of 2026, #Putin denounces U.S. unilateralism imposed by force and calls on the world to strengthen support for the emerging multipolar order. #Russia #USA

https://x.com/MaimunkaNews/status/2011935080176902229

2011935080176902229

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 23:41

Maria Zakharova (Commentary)

#MariaBriefing
#Zakharova #Russia #Ukraine️

An excerpt from Maria Zakharova's 15 January Ministry of Foreign Affairs press briefing.

💬On January 1, a torchlight procession took place in Lviv to mark the birthday of Nazi collaborator Bandera.

The young neo-Nazis who participated were apparently not yet old enough for conscription, but were already thoroughly indoctrinated with misanthropic ideology.

However, Bandera's current followers are as much terrorists as their ideological inspirer, who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the 1930s for involvement in the murders of several Polish citizens, including the Polish Minister of the Interior, Bronisław Pieracki. The outbreak of World War II "helped" him escape.

For modern Banderites, the murder of defenseless people has become commonplace. But at all their gatherings, they prefer to hide their faces behind masks, fearing either the inevitable responsibility for their actions or the violent mobilization raging in Ukraine.

https://x.com/_MariaZakharova/status/2011812707331194892

2011812707331194892

Ravenlocke

15th January 2026, 23:49

TASS

The situation in the international arena is getting increasingly worse, and what mankind needs now is more cooperation between the world’s nations, Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony of presenting credentials of new ambassadors:
https://vk.cc/cTrENU

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2011845135424778359

2011845135424778359

https://tass.com/politics/2071951?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

Degradation of international situation, security architecture: Putin's statements

The Russian president pointed out that Russia was "sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world"

MOSCOW, January 15. /TASS/. The situation in the international arena is getting increasingly worse, and what mankind needs now is more cooperation between the world’s nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony of presenting credentials of new ambassadors.

He also suggested returning to a substantive discussion of Russian initiatives on a new and fair security architecture.

TASS has compiled the key statements of the head of state.

On the international situation

The situation in the international arena is "deteriorating more and more": "It seems to me that no one will argue with this."

Diplomacy, the search for consensus and compromise are increasingly being replaced by unilateral, "and very dangerous actions": "And instead of dialogue between states, there is a monologue by those who, by right of the strong, consider it permissible to dictate their will, teach others how to live and give orders."

It is necessary to more persistently demand that the entire world community comply with international law, "and provide real assistance to the new, more just, multipolar world order that is emerging."

Russia's foreign policy course

Russia is "sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world": "Our country has always pursued and will continue to pursue a balanced, constructive foreign policy course that takes into account both our national interests and objective trends in global development."

Russia is interested in maintaining truly open and mutually beneficial relations with all partners, deepening ties in politics, economics, and the humanitarian sphere, and jointly countering urgent challenges and common threats.

Russia is ready "to build equal and mutually beneficial relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being and development."

Russia "stands for strengthening the key, central role" of the United Nations in world affairs.

The imperatives of the UN Charter are "needed now more than ever."

Security Architecture

Security must be comprehensive: "It cannot be ensured for some [countries] at the expense of the security of others. This principle is fixed in the fundamental international legal documents. Neglecting this basic, vital principle has never led to anything good and will never lead to anything good."

Russia has repeatedly taken initiatives to build a new, reliable and fair architecture of European and global security: "We believe that it would be worthwhile to return to their substantive discussion to consolidate the conditions on which a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine can be achieved, and the sooner the better."

The conflict in Ukraine

The crisis over Ukraine was "a direct result of years of ignoring Russia's just interests and a deliberate policy of creating threats to our security and advancing towards the Russian borders of the NATO bloc."

Russia strives "for a long-term and sustainable peace that reliably ensures the security of everyone": "Not everywhere, including in Kiev and its supporting capitals, is ready for this. But we hope that awareness of this need will come sooner or later. In the meantime, Russia will continue to consistently achieve its goals."

A peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine must be achieved, and "the sooner the better."

Relations and cooperation with other countries

The state of Russia's relations with European countries "leaves much to be desired."

Russia is ready to restore relations with European countries: "In general, as I have repeatedly noted, we are open to mutually beneficial cooperation with all countries without exception."

Russia stands in solidarity with Cuba, which intends to defend its sovereignty with all its might: "I would like to note that Russia and the Republic of Cuba have truly strong and friendly relations. We always provide assistance to our Cuban friends, and we stand in solidarity with their determination to defend their sovereignty and independence with all their might."

Russian-Afghan cooperation has recently "gained noticeable momentum," facilitated by Russia's official recognition of the country's new authorities last year.

The positive capital in Russia's cooperation with South Korea has been "largely squandered," Moscow is counting on the restoration of relations.

Ravenlocke

16th January 2026, 00:42

ТАСС

Translated from Russian

Kaja Kallas has been charged in absentia with the destruction of monuments to Soviet soldiers, said Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, in an interview with TASS:
https://vk.cc/cTqd3Z

https://x.com/tass_agency/status/2011634635629850804

2011634635629850804

Kryztian

17th January 2026, 17:15

Putin makes a speech about making an agreement that would protect the security of the world. It's a bit convoluted, but Alexander Mercouris breaks down what he thinks Putin is really saying:

Putin is making a new demand if there is to be a peace agreement. He is demanding that NATO not just cease expanding into Eastern Europe, but that they withdraw their forces to where they were in 1988, moving out of the former Warsaw pact countries (e.g Poland, Bulgaria, and even what was East Germany.)

Of course, the neocons and neolibs of the U.S.A. and Europe will find this completely unacceptable.

And, it is clear that Putin knows that. So the "special military operation" (war) will continue in Ukraine.

Also concealed in the Putin's words is a rebuke against the United States for its illegal actions in Venezuela.

kW7bmXLmNp4

Ravenlocke

18th January 2026, 02:42

TASS

A ship with a cargo of metal, presumably from Russia, has been arrested in Italy, according to ANSA, which broadcast a video showing the financial guard and customs officials boarding the ship:
https://vk.cc/cTvczi

Photo: Guardia di Finanza/X

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2012569921058717940

2012569921058717940

https://tass.com/world/2072749?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

Italy arrests vessel carrying metal for alleged violation of anti-Russian sanctions

A vessel flying the flag of a small island state from Oceania with a cargo of more than 33,000 tons of ferrous metals allegedly stayed in the port of Novorossiysk

ROME, January 17. /TASS/. A ship with a cargo of metal, presumably from Russia, has been arrested in the southern Italian port of Brindisi, according to ANSA news agency, which broadcast a video showing the financial guard and customs officials boarding the ship arrested in accordance with the measures provided for in cases of violations of EU sanctions against Russia.

A vessel flying the flag of a small island state from Oceania with a cargo of more than 33,000 tons of ferrous metals allegedly stayed in the port of Novorossiysk, included in the sanctions list, performing prohibited loading and unloading operations from November 13 to November 16, the prosecutor's office said in a statement.

The Brindisi Prosecutor's office is investigating four people - the importer, the shipowner and two crew. All of them are accused of violating the restrictive measures imposed by the European Union. Their nationality is not indicated. They are also suspected of trying to hide the itinerary by disabling the ships' self-identification system, "presumably to circumvent geolocation and hinder the inspection activities of the competent authorities.".

Ravenlocke

18th January 2026, 02:47

TASS

Kiev continues to insist on unacceptable conditions for Moscow for the exchange of 12 residents of the Kursk Region held in Sumy, said Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova:
https://vk.cc/cTv4f6
https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2012548763944960012

2012548763944960012

https://tass.com/politics/2072741?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

Kiev insists on unacceptable terms for exchange of Kursk Region residents — ombudsman

Tatyana Moskalkova explained that the residents of the Kursk Region remain hostages of Ukraine, which prohibits them from leaving their temporary accommodations

GENEVA, January 17. /TASS/. Kiev continues to insist on unacceptable conditions for Moscow for the exchange of 12 residents of the Kursk Region held in Sumy, said Russia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova.

According to her, Kiev sets "the conditions that the Russian side cannot fulfill." Moskalkova said that according to the Geneva Convention, the Kursk Region residents should be returned to their homeland "without any conditions." Kiev wants to exchange the detained Kursk Region residents for "the civilians who are under investigation in Russia, [those who were] charged with committing an offense or a crime against Russia."

"That's why this dialogue has been going on for such a long time, for nine months now," she told Russian journalists after a meeting with head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.

Moskalkova explained that the residents of the Kursk Region remain hostages of Ukraine, which prohibits them from leaving their temporary accommodations.

"They have neither the documents nor the money to do this," she said. According to her, the ICRC fulfills its obligations to visit and assist the detained Kursk Region residents, but the conditions of their detention prompted Russia to put this issue on the agenda during the meeting with the ICRC.

Earlier, the ICRC's said that Spolyarich had met with Moskalkova and her Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets. According to these reports, the discussions focused on meeting the needs of the prisoners of war, civilians deprived of their liberty, and missing persons.

In August 2024, as a result of Ukraine’s invasion of the Kursk Region and the escalation of hostilities, some local residents were forcibly removed to the city of Sumy. More than 100 Kursk Region residents returned home through Belarus with Moskalkova’s assistance.

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 00:31

Zlatti71

🎖🎖 by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of 18 January 2026

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.

📍 The Sever Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops hit formations of one mechanised brigade, one air assault brigade, one assault regiment of the AFU, and two territorial defence brigades close to Rogoznoye, Novaya Sech, Yastrebinoye, Pisarevka, and Miropolye (Sumy region).

💥 In Kharkov direction, Russian servicmen launched attacks on units of two heavy mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, two territorial defence brigades, and one border security detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine close to Vatutino, Prikolotnoye, Ryasnoye, Pokalyanoye, Okhrimovka, and Zeleny Gai (Kharkov region).

▪️ The enemy losses were more than 175 troops, 24 motor vehicles, five field artillery guns, one Israeli-made RADA radar station, one electronic warfare station, and four materiel depots.

📍 The Zapad Group of Forces' units took more advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops delivered strikes at manpower and hardware of three mechanised brigades, two assault brigades, one airmobile brigade, one air assault brigade of the AFU, one territorial defence brigade, and two National Guard brigades close to Blagodatovka, Berezovka, Novoosinovo, Petrovka, Kutkovka, Nechvolodovka (Kharkov region) Yarovaya, and Krasny Liman (Donetsk People's Republic).

▪️ The enemy losses were up to 200 troops, six armoured fighting vehicles, 19 motor vehicles, and two ammunition depots.

📍 The Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops launched attacks on of four mechanised brigades, one airmobile brigades, and one motorised infantry brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine near Slavyansk, Kurtovka, Kramatorsk, Vasyutinskoye, Druzhkovka, Konstantinovka, and Malinovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

▪️ The AFU losses were more than 135 troops, one M113 armoured personnel carrier, one U.S.-made Stryker armoured personnel carrier, five armoured fighting vehicles, 17 motor vehicles, four field artillery guns including two Polish-made 155-mm Krab self-propelled artillery systems, and one electronic warfare station.

📍 The Tsentr Group of Forces' units improved the situation along the front line. Russian troops inflicted fire damage on manpower and hardware of six mechanised brigades, one airmobile brigade, one air assault brigade, three assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, one marine brigade, the Azov Special Operations Brigade, and four National Guard brigades close to Gavrilovka, Novopavlovka, Fedorovskoye, Novopodgornoye (Dnepropetrovsk region), Artemovka, Annovka, Belitskoye, Spassko-Mikhaylovka, and Grishino (Donetsk People's Republic).

▪️ The AFU losses were more than 455 troops, one tank, two armoured personnel carriers, three Kazak armoured vehicles, four pickup trucks, three artillery guns, and one Israeli-made RADA radar station.

🎖🎖 by Russian Defence Ministry on progress of special military operation as of 18 January 2026

Part 2 (👉 see Part 1)

↗️ The Vostok Group of Forces' units continued to advance into the depths of enemy defences. Russian troops hit manpower ad hardware of one mechanised brigade, two assault brigades, four assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and one marine brigade near Rizdvyanka, Zaliznichnoye, Rozovka, Vozdvizhenka, Staroukrainka, Dorozhnyanka, Tsvetkovoye, Ternovatoye (Zaporozhye region), and Malomikhaylovka (Dnepropetrovsk region).

▪️ The enemy losses were more than 205 troops, three armoured personnel carriers, eight motor vehicles, and two field artillery guns including one U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzer. In addition, one material depot was destroyed.

💥 The Dnepr Group of Forces' units inflicted fire damage on formations of one mechanised brigade, one mountain assault brigade, and one coastal defence brigade near Orekhov, Magdalinovka (Zaporozhye region) and Antonovka (Kherson region).

▪️ The enemy losses were up to 40 Ukrainian troops, one Osa-AKM SAM system combat vehicle, four motor vehicles, one artillery gun, two electronic warfare stations, and one materiel depot.

✈️ Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack unmanned aerial vehicles, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces inflicted fire damage on long-range unmanned aerial vehicle assembly areas, power and transport infrastructure facilities that supported the AFU as well as temporary deployment areas of AFU and foreign mercenaries in 149 areas.

🎯 Air defence systems shot down six guided aerial bombs, nine U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, and 220 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

📊 In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the enemy has lost:

▫️ 670 aircraft,
▫️ 283 helicopters,
▫️ 109,778 unmanned aerial vehicles,
▫️ 646 anti-aircraft missile systems,
▫️ 27,192 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles,
▫️ 1,642 MLRS combat vehicles,
▫️ 32,662 field artillery guns and mortars,
▫️ 52,152 units of support military vehicles.

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2012862597712744716

2012862597712744716

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 03:28

Zlatti71

Medvedev:

“Just read this.

1.The US is preparing to attack Greenland, targeting the island itself rather than some vague Atlantic solidarity. Bold Europeans will be punished with tariffs for defending NATO.

2.French officials have announced their withdrawal from NATO.

3.Tymoshenko said that Ukraine has a fascist regime, and that the country will survive no more than five years.

4.The President and Prime Minister of Moldova spoke in favor of dissolving their own country.

5.Trump will soon announce contact with aliens.

At first, I thought this was just another absurd prediction, like the ones I made in 2022–2024.

But no! These are the news of the past few days. The predictions are actually coming true…”

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2012814788124963094

2012814788124963094

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:45

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 6
HERE WE SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN ALL OUR LIVES:

"I'm an ambulance paramedic with 20 years of experience. And I always understood that the state, having trained me for free, would sooner or later call me to do real, big work. We prepared, we studied, we weren't afraid of blood, we were able to work a lot, I was ready and I came here knowing that it would be hard, to help my own people.

There's always a shortage of medics, a shortage of medicines, sometimes a shortage of equipment, which is why many medics went here... Sometimes we have to work for three days straight, treating up to 150 people a day during serious surges, then there might be no one for three days in a row.
The work is very interesting..."

Call sign "HAUS", commander of the medical platoon of the volunteer reconnaissance-assault brigade "Nevsky".
And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border region, we are filming material for our project "We are alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, on whom war has unexpectedly knocked on the door of life.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves, we are all we have.
My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/
War correspondent Maryana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2008555704789901474

2008555704789901474

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:46

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 6
ONLY WITH GOD'S HELP
WE LIVE, BREATHE, FIGHT:

"I am an ordinary, working man, a heavy construction equipment operator, and when there was a danger to our Motherland, I decided to come here. The most important thing here is desire, effort, and God's help, and then everything will work out. We may be inexperienced yet, but the guys who have been fighting since 2014 can definitely say that it's impossible to do this without God.

Only with his help do we live, breathe, fight, and defend our Motherland. We were in combat, of course we hid the tanks, a kamikaze drone was chasing us and exploded right above my head - I only got scratches, God helped, and the other five kamikaze drones were shot down. We are all brothers in Christ here, we all do the same thing, protect each other, cover each other, just as it should be between brothers."

Call sign "Batyr", a tanker, a soldier of the "Nevsky" volunteer brigade, and call sign "Asta", a tank battalion commander.
And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border area, we are filming material for our project "We are alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, who were unexpectedly confronted with war in their lives.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves.

My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/
War correspondent Maryana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2008557527764553870

2008557527764553870

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:47

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 7
IT'S EASY TO KILL A MAN, BUT IT'S MUCH HARDER TO SAVE HIM:

"I'm the senior of the wounded evacuation group, and in the absence of the regimental surgeon, I replace him. I go on evacuations with the guys, work in the car with the wounded, and when there are no evacuations, I work here, doing bandages, tamponades, drips...

By civil profession, I'm a plumber. My mother is a medic, and I had many acquaintances who were medics. I didn't want to go into medicine myself, but then I discovered tactical medicine. Killing is easy, but saving people is harder. You need to think, make decisions, and take risks.

They train us well, the command is good, and our team didn't gather just to say, 'I was at the front', but to work with maximum effort. During the day, we receive light wounded patients, we treat them, and they recover in our infirmary. In the evening and at night, the busy work of evacuations begins.

The main task here is to get them to the infirmary, and from the infirmary to the hospital alive. We get everyone there, and time is the most valuable resource here..."

Call sign "Stitch", senior of the evacuation group of the volunteer brigade "Nevsky".
And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border area, we film material for our project "We are alive", talk and listen to ordinary Russian people, for whom war has unexpectedly knocked on their door.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves.

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2008879255879352355

2008879255879352355

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:51

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 9
I COULDN'T LEAVE THE RUSSIAN PEOPLE IN TROUBLE:

"I'm a military pensioner with 23 years of service, I served in the North Caucasus. I hesitated a long time before coming here, after all, my health isn't what it used to be, but many of my comrades are here, still from my service, and I was drawn here.

I'm a Soviet man and here are Russian people, I couldn't leave them in trouble. When I first came here, I realized that all wars are the same: destroyed houses, people who leave with what they managed to take, and cruelty. I hid from my family that I was coming here, I said I was going to work as a security guard so they wouldn't worry. Despite my age, when we were on the training ground, we were pushed to the limit. I came as a volunteer, to be honest, everyone's training is the same, but we passed all the tests with dignity. It's a shame about the republics, about the Russian people, we're fighting for them here."

Call sign "Sancho", a soldier of the volunteer reconnaissance-assault brigade "Nevsky".

And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border area, we are filming material for our project "We are alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, for whom war unexpectedly knocked on their door.

Other interviews with soldiers of the "Nevsky" brigade can be viewed.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves.
My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/
War correspondent Mariana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2009643944129298438

2009643944129298438

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:53

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 10
KIEV HAS ALWAYS BEEN AND IS A RUSSIAN CITY:

"I myself am a Kiev resident, and I have never changed sides. It was our 'opponents' who changed sides. Kiev was and is a Russian city, the Mother of Russian Cities, the place where the Russian land originated, along with Novgorod, Pskov, Chernihiv, and other principalities.

Russia was baptized in Sevastopol's Chersonesus, then it was Kiev, Vladimir, Moscow. All of this is Russian land, it was, is, and will be...

We are not waging any aggressive war. Here, in the failed pseudo-state of Ukraine, a civil war began, which has now turned into a special military operation. This is also a tragedy, because Russians are killing Russians on Russian soil. Russia has every right to defend its interests, Russia is not ready to live by imposed rules. There is a higher rule, it's Justice, it's God, and that's why we're fighting, not 'sparing our own lives'."

Alexei Vereshchagin, call sign "PATRIOT", commander of the volunteer reconnaissance-assault brigade "Nevsky".
Other interviews with servicemen of the "Nevsky" brigade can be viewed here last days posted.

And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border region, we are filming material for our project "We Are Alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, for whom war has unexpectedly knocked on their door.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves.

My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/
War correspondent Mariana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2009957911129112655

2009957911129112655

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:54

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 10
I BELIEVE YOU CAN GIVE YOUR LIFE FOR YOUR COUNTRY:

"I myself am from the Kamchatka region, a soldier of the Russian army, a former military pensioner. I signed a contract and was seconded here to provide stable communication with the command and neighboring units.

Many of my relatives are fighting here, some under mobilization, others under contract. My sister's husband is fighting in the 40th brigade near Ugledar. One nephew is currently in a hospital in Rostov, the other served in the tank forces on the Zaporizhia front and was injured and killed. Recently, I buried my second cousin, who also died here. There are losses, every war brings losses. A military man doesn't show his emotions, he keeps them to himself. When the time comes, we'll get through it all..."

Call sign "KAMCHATKA", operator of the communication node of the volunteer reconnaissance-assault brigade "Nevsky".
Other interviews with soldiers of the "Nevsky" brigade can be viewed here recently posted.

And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border area, we are filming material for our project "We are alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, for whom war has unexpectedly knocked on their door.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves.

My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/

War correspondent Mariana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2010119253890920723

2010119253890920723

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 18:56

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 12
SAINTS, PRAY TO GOD FOR US, AND WE WILL SING:

"In the Soviet era, I graduated from the Leningrad Suvorov Military School, then studied at the Kharkov Tank School. By 1992, I ended up in the Precarpathian Military District. I didn't take the Ukrainian oath, so they sent me home to the North Caucasian Military District. I fought in the Caucasus, then resigned from the armed forces.

I went to the military enlistment office several times, but they had no orders about the mobilization of reservists. I came to Moscow and tried to find organizations through which I could go to fight in Donbass, but that didn't happen. I went online and found a page of the unit named after the Righteous Prince Alexander Nevsky. I arrived at the training center, underwent training, and from March onwards, we went over the border. I command a tank unit in the unit..."

Call sign "ASHTA", commander of the tank battalion of the volunteer reconnaissance-assault brigade "Nevsky".
Other interviews with soldiers of the "Nevsky" brigade can be viewed here on recent posts.

And we continue to work in Novorossiya and the Russian military border area, we are filming material for our project "We are alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, for whom war unexpectedly knocked on their door.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except us.

My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/

War correspondent Mariana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2010716809482133713

2010716809482133713

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 19:00

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 16
THE LORD HAS SPREAD HIS WINGS OVER US:

"We understand that every one of our performances makes the world a little better. We see how sincerely grateful people are to us after concerts, how sad faces turn into happy ones...

The concept of 'Homeland' has ceased to be an abstract word, but has become specific cities, villages, schools where we perform. And if there's a problem here, we can't just sit at home and not do anything, knowing that we could help. At the turn of the 22nd year, this realization came to a large number of people..."

For the fourth consecutive year, the cultural brigade of "Mosconcert" travels to schools, boarding schools, and cultural palaces in new regions of Russia during the New Year holidays to congratulate children and adults. I met with Moscow artists in Mariupol, where they brought a new musical performance.

WE ARE ALIVE №345, Donetsk People's Republic.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves, everything we do is for us.

My RUTUBE
https://rutube.ru/u/maryananaumova/
War correspondent Mariana Naumova

To provide assistance you can do it here.
https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/1860016921741054101?t=pyVqb5icZtYcGpR1CFzQKw&s=19

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2012227528404967705

2012227528404967705

THE 1430TH REGIMENT AND THE FRONTLINE NEW YEAR'S TREE COMPETITION:

The steppe's chilly cold, the slush and sticky Zaporizhia black soil, but we're working on the training ground with the guys from the 1430th Guards Motor Rifle Regiment. What's new with the guys, how the training is going, how the soldiers celebrate the New Year - I've recorded a video for you, friends, about all this.

Field Notes No. 259, Zaporizhia Region, 1430th Guards Motor Rifle Regiment.
And we continue to work in Novorossiya
https://x.com/i/status/1920187223023992967
and the Russian military border region, https://x.com/i/status/1904669598076518512 ,
we're filming material for our project "We Are Alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people who were unexpectedly confronted with war in their lives.

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2011516511454658693

2011516511454658693

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 19:05

Anna Ilyasova 🇷🇺 🇷🇺

Jan 17
There are graves in Donetsk cemeteries where entire families are buried during the war.

We Donetsk residents have our own motivations, which many opportunists simply can not understand.

I know many guys from 2014 who don't have any medals, and unfortunately, I've seen clowns covered in medals and stars.

https://x.com/Ana_Ilyasova/status/2012621719488364976

2012621719488364976

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 19:08

Anna Ilyasova 🇷🇺 🇷🇺

Jan 12
Here's a 200 meter long section of road in Donetsk, Kirovsky district, border between Abakumovo and Staromikhaylovka.

200 freaking meters that make you not want to go anywhere, because by the time you crawl those 200 meters, your traction will explode.

The local infrastructure is still totally damaged from the 11 years of war .

Maybe someone is able to influence those who get paid and take someone else's place, wearing out their pants in the City's office and drinking tea between smoke breaks!

Help ))))

https://x.com/Ana_Ilyasova/status/2010852542562124260

2010852542562124260

Anna Ilyasova 🇷🇺 🇷🇺

Jan 10
The best city in the world, our native Donetsk ❤️

It's not for nothing that they say Russia's spiritual renaissance began in Donbas.

Donbas is the heart of Russia!!! 🇷🇺

https://x.com/Ana_Ilyasova/status/2009951738347049015

2009951738347049015

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 19:14

Isabella Liberman 🇷🇺

Jan 18
I found my own son in the war

A lot of things happen on the frontline. Sometimes, a father fights alongside his sons. Sometimes, a father fights against his son. On the frontline, people find and lose friends, brothers. They even find their love and start families. Sometimes, entire families go to war together.

An amazing story happened in the BARS-16 unit named after A. Nevsky. We have a legendary fighter with the call sign "Hardcore". He has been in the unit for a long time and has proven himself to be a brave and cheerful person, saving many lives while sustaining several injuries. In the distant 90s, Hardcore had a girlfriend. They dated, but life separated them. Years later, he found her on social media, and with her, he also found his son, whom he didn't know about. He messaged the guy and invited him to join the unit to defend the homeland.

In the end, the little son arrived at the unit, while Hardcore was still on leave due to an injury. For the first time in his life, Hardcore saw his son in the company's location. The son took the call sign "Shorty". Now, Shorty and Hardcore will carry out combat missions together!

Our website 👉 https://bars16.ru

🔗⚡️BARS-16 on "VKONTAKTE"https://vk.com/club233668743

🔗⚡️Subscribe to the OSN "BARS-16" channel:https://t.me/Bars16SVO2025komandirARBAT

https://x.com/BellaVLiberman/status/2012912921236353244

2012912921236353244

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 19:31

Isabella Liberman 🇷🇺

Jan 14
The Pokrovskoe direction, and not just here, the enemy is dropping mines like these. Be careful, they're not just little ones - they can rip off your legs at the waist.
If you spot them, either retreat or get shot at from about forty meters away.
Please pass on all the information we have for now.

https://x.com/BellaVLiberman/status/2011428592366854281

2011428592366854281

Isabella Liberman 🇷🇺

Jan 14
The seriously wounded fighter covered 4 kilometers

Having suffered severe injuries, the fighter with the call sign Luke managed to cover a distance of four kilometers. He was wounded by nine fragments of a cluster munition dropped from a Ukrainian drone. Severe injuries to his legs and arms, as well as a damaged radial nerve, made his survival and evacuation highly unlikely.

However, contrary to predictions, after rehabilitation, he returned to service as a commander

🔗⚡️Subscribe to Bella Liberman: https://t.me/liberman_bella/11188

https://x.com/BellaVLiberman/status/2011428251361550807

2011428251361550807

Ravenlocke

19th January 2026, 19:46

Isabella Liberman 🇷🇺

Jan 13
Prayers and icons help our military personnel in the zone of the Special Military Operation. They boost their morale and give them strength.🇷🇺⚡️

🔗⚡️Subscribe to Bella Liberman:https://t.me/liberman_bella/11188

https://x.com/BellaVLiberman/status/2011118366136639924

2011118366136639924

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 00:27

Maryana Naumova 🇷🇺

Jan 18
DAMAGED AND DESTROYED HOUSING, WHAT TO DO? TOPIC OF THE DAY IN NOVOROSSIYA:

In Donbass, a commission to assess the damage to housing in the danger zone has finally started working. The nuances of the work of such commissions, the experience of the Kursk region, and the use of drones in damage assessment were discussed on the air of "Novorossiya Today" on the frequencies of Sputnik radio in the DPR and LPR.

And we continue to work in Novorossiya
https://x.com/i/status/1920187223023992967
and the Russian military border area, https://x.com/i/status/1904669598076518512
we are filming material for our project

"We Are Alive", talking and listening to ordinary Russian people, on whose lives war has suddenly knocked.

Watch, listen, subscribe, help, participate.
No one will help us except ourselves, everything we have is ours.

https://x.com/MaryanaNaumove/status/2013032216163475464

2013032216163475464

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 00:32

Isabella Liberman 🇷🇺

A Russian serviceman suffered chemical poisoning after picking up a Ukrainian drone from the ground.

The surface of the drone had been treated with combat chemicals. The soldier received the necessary assistance and his life is not in danger.

Remember the sacred rule of war: don't pick it up - don't touch it. A mistake could cost you your life or health!

Our website 👉 https://bars16.ru

🔗⚡️BARS-16 "VKONTAKTE": https://vk.com/club233668743

⚡️🔗Subscribe to the OSN "BARS-16" channel: https://t.me/Bars16SVO2025komandirARBAT

https://x.com/BellaVLiberman/status/2013355629365133752

2013355629365133752

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 00:38

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦Special Military Operation. Situation and Key Events as of January 19, 2026:

▪️Russian troops liberated Novopavlovka in the DPR and Pavlovka in the Zaporozhye region.

Ukrainian forces lost up to 1,305 servicemen, a tank, and 14 armored vehicles over the past day.

▪️Air defense systems destroyed 92 Ukrainian UAVs over six Russian regions overnight.

Kirill Dmitriev will meet with Whitkoff and Kushner in Davos tomorrow, according to media reports.

▪️The Ukrainian military cannot organize timely evacuation of the wounded, leading to numerous combatant deaths, captured Ukrainian serviceman Aleksandr Sotnikov reported.

ukraine_watch

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013364671407939693

2013364671407939693

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 00:42

Trump Mocks EU On Nobel Prize And Greenland;
Invites Putin Gaza Board;

Big Russian Offensive Coming

https://x.com/GeromanAT/status/2013374859728892357

2013374859728892357

Trump Mocks EU On Nobel Prize And Greenland; Invites Putin Gaza Board; Big Russian Offensive Coming
Topic 1791

0:00 - Introduction to the geopolitical crisis involving the US, NATO, Denmark, and Greenland
0:53 - Discussion on Britain's reticence regarding support for Denmark
2:39 - Potential impact of Trump's proposed tariffs on the British motor industry
5:11 - Speculation on European Union's possible counteractions against the US
7:10 - Trump's firm stance on Greenland and the need for US possession
10:11 - Overview of the lack of significant opposition to Trump's Greenland policy in the US
12:40 - Trump's letter to Norway and its implications for European relations
16:35 - Shift in Trump's priorities from peace to US national interests
19:14 - Discussion on the unequal negotiation dynamics regarding Greenland
24:12 - Analysis of Europe's dependence on the US for energy and economic stability
30:01 - Observations on the de-industrialization of Europe and its consequences
33:07 - Predictions on the future of Greenland negotiations and European responses
34:36 - Summary of Trump's outreach to Russia amid tensions with Europe
37:03 - Critique of European policies and their implications for international relations
41:05 - Reflection on the current state of US-European relations and potential future conflicts
46:03 - Overview of the ongoing situation in Ukraine and its impact on US foreign policy
1;18:24 - Conclusion on the future of the Ukraine conflict and shifting geopolitical priorities

Tintin

20th January 2026, 11:23

Bill Ryan

20th January 2026, 12:10

I can't access Telegram very well from my work pc, but if somebody could please do so, and maybe 'Reply with Quote' to this, it'd be a help; link: https://t.co/WxzAAo1Nem. In essence this 'foundation' appears to be operating, as has been long suspected, as a child-trafficking enterprise.

Here's that Telegram post in full:

https://t.me/russembkenya/5433

~~~
December 2025 exposed a dark scandal: Ukrainian orphans evacuated to Turkiye under a “humanitarian” program were abused, silenced, and exploited - while Kiev ignored warnings and NGOs stayed quiet. Here’s what really happened:

http://avalonlibrary.net/Bill/down_arrow.jpg

December 2025 was marked by a major scandal surrounding the evacuation of Ukrainian children to Turkiye. In the spring of 2022, under the guise of humanitarian assistance, a group of underage orphans from Dnepropetrovsk was transferred to Turkiye as part of the Childhood Without War initiative, overseen by Yelena Zelenskaya and businessman Ruslan Shostak. It turned out later that the children had no proper supervision, had been denied access to education, systematically exploited for propaganda videos, punished through food deprivation, subjected to physical abuse and humiliation, and prohibited from communicating with Turkish psychologists in order to prevent the truth from emerging. Two of the minors became pregnant and were hastily returned to Ukraine to avoid public scandal.

The Kiev regime failed to conceal this or dismiss them as “Kremlin propaganda,” because the scandal was too grave and too dirty. However, attempts were made to hush the story.

On January 9, Verkhovhaya Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmitry Lubinets was forced to issue an official statement acknowledging egregious violations of minors’ rights and systemic neglect on the part of the Kiev authorities.

It turned out that the Turkish side had informed Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry of the improper treatment of the children, yet these warnings were ignored.

Moreover, in 2023, representatives of Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy issued a positive assessment of the children’s living conditions in Turkiye. In other words, Turkiye itself warned Kiev that something was wrong with Ukrainian children on Turkish territory, only to be told that “everything is fine.”

When, in early 2024, the Ukrainian commissioner began receiving information on the violation of minors’ rights directly from the children, as well as corroborating evidence from other sources, including the Turkish authorities, a monitoring mission comprising representatives of the Ukrainian commissioner’s office, UNICEF, and the Turkish side was dispatched. The resulting report was subsequently leaked to the media and published.

In this context, the silence of international specialised agencies, NGOs, committees and commissions is particularly revealing. The so-called “international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children” has also remained conspicuously silent, though it is their direct duty to talk about it and carry out an investigation. However, they all spring readily to accusing Russia of “abducting” or “deporting” Ukrainian children, yet display shameful indifference when clear cases of abuse of children are uncovered: cases that occurred with the knowledge and connivance of the Kiev regime and Yelena Zelenskaya personally.

You can say that these agencies have a different agenda: they are working with children who were removed from Ukraine, and not all Ukrainian children. Yes, this is true. The abused children were removed from the country, not by Russia but by the Kiev regime.

All of this once again reaffirms what we have repeatedly stated: the Kiev authorities and their Western sponsors do not genuinely care about Ukrainian children or the protection of their rights. Their primary objective is to vilify Russia and preserve the carefully constructed image of Vladimir Zelensky and his entourage as “fighters against evil,” despite the fact that their actions reveal who is in fact the real evil here.

Tintin

20th January 2026, 12:16

I can't access Telegram very well from my work pc, but if somebody could please do so, and maybe 'Reply with Quote' to this, it'd be a help; link: https://t.co/WxzAAo1Nem. In essence this 'foundation' appears to be operating, as has been long suspected, as a child-trafficking enterprise.

Here's that Telegram post in full:

https://t.me/russembkenya/5433

~~~

December 2025 exposed a dark scandal: Ukrainian orphans evacuated to Turkiye under a “humanitarian” program were abused, silenced, and exploited - while Kiev ignored warnings and NGOs stayed quiet. Here’s what really happened: http://avalonlobrary.net/Bill?down_arrow.jpg

December 2025 was marked by a major scandal surrounding the evacuation of Ukrainian children to Turkiye. In the spring of 2022, under the guise of humanitarian assistance, a group of underage orphans from Dnepropetrovsk was transferred to Turkiye as part of the Childhood Without War initiative, overseen by Yelena Zelenskaya and businessman Ruslan Shostak. It turned out later that the children had no proper supervision, had been denied access to education, systematically exploited for propaganda videos, punished through food deprivation, subjected to physical abuse and humiliation, and prohibited from communicating with Turkish psychologists in order to prevent the truth from emerging. Two of the minors became pregnant and were hastily returned to Ukraine to avoid public scandal.

The Kiev regime failed to conceal this or dismiss them as “Kremlin propaganda,” because the scandal was too grave and too dirty. However, attempts were made to hush the story.

On January 9, Verkhovhaya Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmitry Lubinets was forced to issue an official statement acknowledging egregious violations of minors’ rights and systemic neglect on the part of the Kiev authorities.

It turned out that the Turkish side had informed Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry of the improper treatment of the children, yet these warnings were ignored.

Moreover, in 2023, representatives of Ukraine’s Ministry of Social Policy issued a positive assessment of the children’s living conditions in Turkiye. In other words, Turkiye itself warned Kiev that something was wrong with Ukrainian children on Turkish territory, only to be told that “everything is fine.”

When, in early 2024, the Ukrainian commissioner began receiving information on the violation of minors’ rights directly from the children, as well as corroborating evidence from other sources, including the Turkish authorities, a monitoring mission comprising representatives of the Ukrainian commissioner’s office, UNICEF, and the Turkish side was dispatched. The resulting report was subsequently leaked to the media and published.

In this context, the silence of international specialised agencies, NGOs, committees and commissions is particularly revealing. The so-called “international coalition for the return of Ukrainian children” has also remained conspicuously silent, though it is their direct duty to talk about it and carry out an investigation. However, they all spring readily to accusing Russia of “abducting” or “deporting” Ukrainian children, yet display shameful indifference when clear cases of abuse of children are uncovered: cases that occurred with the knowledge and connivance of the Kiev regime and Yelena Zelenskaya personally.

You can say that these agencies have a different agenda: they are working with children who were removed from Ukraine, and not all Ukrainian children. Yes, this is true. The abused children were removed from the country, not by Russia but by the Kiev regime.

All of this once again reaffirms what we have repeatedly stated: the Kiev authorities and their Western sponsors do not genuinely care about Ukrainian children or the protection of their rights. Their primary objective is to vilify Russia and preserve the carefully constructed image of Vladimir Zelensky and his entourage as “fighters against evil,” despite the fact that their actions reveal who is in fact the real evil here.

Many thanks Bill :handshake: :sun:

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 19:55

Posting the following interview here because although the main topic is the riots in Iran, the Judge asks Pepe about the assassination attempt on Putin that took place in Novgorod.

Judge Andrew Napolitano

1h
Pepe Escobar : The Emperor of Chaos Strikes Again

https://x.com/JudgingFreedom/status/2013672957093257306

2013672957093257306

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 20:52

TASS

Lavrov called Trump's policy of independently writing rules of conduct on the international stage a major shock for Europe.

TASS has compiled the top Russian diplomat’s key statements:
https://vk.cc/cTAzRs

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2013658113132368364

2013658113132368364

https://tass.com/politics/2074201?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

IN BRIEF: Lavrov on irreversible multipolarity, Board of Peace, US territorial ambitions

The Russian foreign minister said that Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues

MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called US President Donald Trump's policy of independently writing rules of conduct on the international stage a major shock for Europe.

Moscow sees inconsistency in the Trump administration's approach to international security issues, he noted at a news conference to review the results of Russian diplomacy in 2025.

TASS has compiled the top Russian diplomat’s key statements.

Change in world order

Multipolarity is here to stay and cannot be replaced by anything else; eventually, "we will have to come to an agreement."

All the rules on which the world order that suits the West should be based have been overturned, and the international arena is now playing a game of "might makes right."

Trump's approach of setting his own rules on the world stage is a "major shock" for Europe.

Moscow sees the Trump administration's inconsistency on issues related to "ensuring international security."

International security

The EU’s approach of forcing countries to choose between cooperation and isolation suggests that the association "will not end well."

The problems between the US and Europe and other countries around the world "will take quite a long time to resolve."

Russia cannot ignore the nuclear arsenals of the UK and France: "They are US allies and are bound by mutual obligations within NATO. Therefore, it is impossible not to take their arsenals into account when considering the threats posed by the US nuclear arsenal."

The US is pursuing a policy of deploying weapons in outer space.

France is trying to prevent the restoration of governments in the Sahel region by any means necessary, including "the use of terrorist methods."

International organizations

Moscow believes that a continent-wide dialogue is necessary, but "it is not necessary to chase after examples and create a formal, bureaucratic structure."

"NATO and the OSCE are Euro-Atlantic structures, and as such, they are experiencing the deepest crisis in NATO's history." There is talk in the West about whether it is time to "close" NATO.

OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu understands "what a catastrophic situation, without exaggeration, he inherited when he took office." Talk of "resuscitating" the agency raises questions: "I don't know how possible resuscitation is in this case. The OSCE has fallen so low that there is nowhere else to go."

Russia will prevent the OSCE from "burying itself" and will continue to participate because some countries in the organization still have "common sense."

Moscow is "working to resume activities" in the Russia-India-China (RIC) strategic dialogue format.

The EU does not interact with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is trying to undermine its work.

Aggression against Venezuela and Iran

Russia is interested in helping to "de-escalate tensions" in Venezuela and Iran.

The US has committed an armed invasion of Venezuela and is threatening Cuba and other Latin American countries: "We have witnessed unprecedented events: a brutal armed invasion of Venezuela by the US, resulting in dozens of casualties, and the capture and removal of the legitimate president, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife. In parallel with these actions, we are seeing threats against Cuba and other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean."

Attempts by external forces to destabilize Iran's internal political situation are causing "deep concern." Tehran's right to "the peaceful use of nuclear energy" must be respected.

The West is seeking regime change in Iran: "[EU foreign policy chief] Kaja Kallas recently stated that by supporting the protests, the international community, represented by the EU, is seeking regime change in that country."

Seizure of Marinera tanker

Russia immediately appealed to the US after the seizure of the Marinera tanker with an "urgent request" to release the Russian citizens on board: "The main thing for us was to free our citizens. There are two of them there, along with citizens of Ukraine, Georgia, and India."

Russia expects the US to fulfill its promise to release the Russians from the Marinera tanker.

The seizure of the tanker in violation of international law on the high seas "is a cause for concern." Russia is ready to "sit down and negotiate" rules of conduct for countries on the high seas and in special economic zones.

Threats from Greenland

"Crimea is no less important to Russia's security than Greenland is to the US."

Greenland is an obvious example of something that was difficult to imagine before, including the prospect of preserving NATO as a unified Western military-political bloc.

Russia sees no reason to conclude a mutual assistance treaty with Greenland and Iceland. Moscow is not involved in the issue of Greenland but is observing it.

Even in the West, the idea of a threat to Greenland from Russia and China is already being refuted: "There is no such confirmation." The US is well aware of this.

Russia-US dialogue

Russia and the US are in contact regarding the Balkans, and Moscow is open to such discussions: "As far as I can tell, our American counterparts are ready as well." Unlike the Europeans, the US is showing interest in resuming discussions in the Arctic Council.

Russia plans to initiate talks with the US regarding the return of Russian diplomatic property. However, "our American colleagues, contrary to what was agreed, somehow do not want to talk about this issue."

Russia favors resuming direct air communication with the US: "We are also including these issues in the agenda of our negotiations."

Board of Peace on Gaza

Russia has received specific proposals on the Board of Peace. The initiative reflects the US' understanding of "the need to bring together a group of countries that will cooperate with you in one way or another."

Russia is determined to "use every opportunity" to resolve Palestine's problems. The creation of an independent Palestinian state is necessary for stability in the Middle East. Without it, the region "cannot be stable."

Japan's non-nuclear status

Open discussions about amending the constitution and revising the country's non-nuclear status have intensified in Japan, "and this is already being discussed openly, in essence."

Russia is concerned about some Japanese forces' unhealthy desire to return to militarization, but the Japanese administration is ignoring Moscow’s security concerns: "This is an unhealthy situation."

According to Russia, the US has not yet withdrawn American intermediate-range ballistic missiles for the Typhon missile system from Japan. Moscow has notified Tokyo that the deployment of US missiles, including systems for launching Tomahawk missiles in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is unacceptable.

Russia's relations with other countries

Relations between Russia and China "are unprecedented in terms of their level, depth, and alignment of positions regarding developments in Eurasia and on the world stage as a whole."

Despite profound geopolitical differences, cultural and humanitarian cooperation with Japan is developing "very, very positively."

Russia is watching the situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church with regret. Moscow hopes that those who support a partnership with Russia in Armenia "will not be persecuted." However, the EU is promoting the idea of certain hybrid threats from Russia around the world and has transferred 15 million rubles to Armenia. Yerevan may be forced to "work off" every cent with something destructive.

Statements by Baltic politicians and their threats against Russia's Kaliningrad Region suggest that they are "plotting some kind of provocation" to justify calling for NATO unity.

Moscow is interested in normal relations with Moldova and is not taking any hostile actions. However, "the EU is not lagging behind the current authorities in Chisinau, who are completely accountable to it."

The chosen path of Moldova's de facto absorption by the EU is "destroying Moldovan statehood."

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 21:23

MFA Russia 🇷🇺

#Outcomes2025

💬 #Lavrov: Those wishing serious engagement with Russia should avoid loud statements & simply make a call – that’s how diplomacy works.

We remain open to dialogue, if it's most likely impossible to reach any agreements with the current Russophobic EU leaders.

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/2013620027488911761

2013620027488911761

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 21:25

Russian Mission Vienna

On 20 January 2026
@Amb_Ulyanov
gave a comment for
@tassagency_en
on the situation with Ukraine’s nuclear energy infrastructure

Read in full: https://t.me/ViennaMissionRu/10299

https://x.com/mission_rf/status/2013648512609587574

2013648512609587574

Comment by the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov to TASS news agency on the situation with Ukraine’s nuclear energy infrastructure

💬 As the Russian Ministry of Defence regularly emphasizes, strikes against Ukraine’s energy infrastructure are carried out in response to Ukrainian attacks on civilian facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation. This is done, according to our military, primarily in order to disrupt the energy supply to Ukraine’s military-industrial complex. The Russian armed forces are not taking any deliberate steps to undermine the power supply of nuclear power plants controlled by Kiev.

💬 There is nothing new in the fact that the Ukrainian side is trying to bring the problems arising for it in this regard into the IAEA agenda. Kiev has been acting in this way, at least since autumn 2024, when, with the support of the Western majority in the Agency’s Board of Governors, it managed to push through a resolution requesting the IAEA Secretariat to carry out, on regular basis, monitoring of the situation at Ukrainian electrical substations. This decision ran counter to the Agency’s mandate which, as is well known, deals with issues of the “peaceful uses of atomic energy”, and not with the energy sector as a whole. But legal aspects are of little concern to today’s Ukraine and its patrons in the West.

💬 In the IAEA updates since then, reports have from time to time appeared about minor disruptions in the power supply to Ukraine’s nuclear power plants, which, however, are quickly and without much difficulty remedied. Attempts to create the impression that power outages are fraught with almost a nuclear catastrophe do not withstand criticism. At one time, the IAEA, jointly with the Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, developed the “International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale”. This document states in black and white that even a complete loss of off-site power, as a rule, constitutes a zero nuclear threat. Nevertheless, the Ukrainian side will, without any doubt, continue trying to play this card at the IAEA.

Ravenlocke

20th January 2026, 21:27

Video of the conference with English translator.

MFA Russia 🇷🇺

🔴 #LIVE: News conference of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025

https://x.com/mfa_russia/status/2013523136193413395

2013523136193413395

kfm27917

21st January 2026, 14:20

Ukraine Is Defending Itself With Money Europe Doesn't Have

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/ukraine-defending-itself-money-europe-doesnt-have

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:16

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Russian Defense Ministry on progress of special military operation

21 January 2026

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of one mechanized brigade and one assault regiment of the AFU near Belopolye and Khoten (Sumy region).

In Kharkov direction, units of two mechanized brigades of the AFU and two territorial defense brigades have been hit near Zybino, Zakharovka, and Volchanskiye Khutora in Kharkov region.

▪️The AFU losses amounted to up to 160 troops, one tank, one armored fighting vehicle, 10 motor vehicles, one Croatian-made RAK-SA-12 multiple rocket launcher, four field artillery guns, and one electronic warfare station. Three materiel depots were destroyed.

The Zapad Group of Forces improved the tactical situation. Russian troops hit formations of four mechanized brigades of the AFU and three national guard brigades near Osinovo, Kutkovka, Nechvolodovka, Grushevka (Kharkov region), Krasny Liman, Nikolayevka, Aleksandrovka, and Koroviy Yar (Donetsk People's Republic).

▪️The enemy losses amounted to up to 200 troops, two armored fighting vehicles, 15 motor vehicles, and two artillery guns. One electronic warfare station and four ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front line. Losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware of one airmobile brigade and six mechanized brigades of the AFU near Ilyinovka, Druzkovka, Berestok, Zakotnoye, Novoselovka, and Konstantinovka (Donetsk People's Republic).

▪️The AFU losses amounted to more than 185 troops, two armored personnel carriers, including one U.S.-made M113 armored personnel carrier, nine armored fighting vehicles, nine motor vehicles, and three field artillery guns, including one 155-mm U.S.-made Paladin self-propelled artillery system. Two electronic warfare stations, two materiel depots were eliminated.

The Tsentr Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions. Strikes were delivered at formations of one jaeger brigade, one airmobile brigade, two mechanized brigades, two air assault brigades, two assault regiments of the AFU, one marine brigade, one territorial defense brigade, three national guard brigades, and the Azov special operations forces brigade close to Belitskoye, Artemovka, Toretskoye, Novopavlovka, Grishino, Udachnoye (Donetsk People's Republic), Fedorovskoye, and Novopodgorodnoye (Dnepropetrovsk region).

▪️The AFU losses amounted to more than 395 troops, six armored fighting vehicles, 20 motor vehicles, seven artillery guns, including two U.S.-made Paladin self-propelled artillery systems, and two Grad MLRS systems.

The Vostok Group of Forces continued advancing into the depth of enemy defense. Russian troops inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of one assault brigade, one artillery brigade, one unmanned systems brigade, three mechanized brigades, and five assault regiments of the AFU close to Dolinka, Komsomolskoye, Tersyanka, Blagodatnoye, Charivnoye, Gorkoye, Zalivnoye, Verkhnyaya Tersa, Vozdvizhenka (Zaporozhye region), and Skotovatoye (Dnepropetrovsk region).

▪️The enemy lost up to 260 troops, two tanks, one armored personnel carrier, 13 motor vehicles, one field artillery gun, and one Grad MLRS system.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on units of one mountain assault brigade and coastal defense brigade of the AFU near Novoyakovlevka, Magdalinovka (Zaporozhye region) and Sadovoye (Kherson region).

▪️More than 60 troops, nine motor vehicles, one 155-mm Polish-made Krab self-propelled artillery system, four electronic warfare stations, one P-18 radar station, and one materiel depot were neutralized.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, attack drones, missile troops and artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces have inflicted damage on a depot of loitering munitions, UAV preflight preparation and long-range launch sites, energy infrastructure facilities used in the interests of the AFU, temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations and foreign mercenaries in 144 areas.

Air defense systems shot down four guided aerial bombs, 20 U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS projectiles, three Neptune long-range guided missiles, and 370 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

In total, since the beginning of the special military operation, the enemy has lost:

- 670 aircraft,
- 283 helicopters,
- 110,524 unmanned aerial vehicles,
- 646 anti-aircraft missile systems,
- 27,248 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles,
- 1,648 MLRS combat vehicles,
- 32,731 field artillery guns and mortars,
- 52,462 units of support military vehicles.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013967870376428012

2013967870376428012

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:18

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Servicemen of the BARS-13 volunteer detachment of the Yug Group of Forces received awards in the special military operation zone.

Major General Aleksandr Tulyaganov, representative of the Main Organisational and Mobilization Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, presented awards to servicemen who distinguished themselves in combat missions in Konstantinovka direction. He thanked everyone for hard work and wished them health and success.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013969566553055296

2013969566553055296

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:19

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Summary for the morning of January 21, 2026

▪️ Kiev is heading towards a humanitarian catastrophe, Klitschko said in an interview with The Times. He says that in January alone, 600,000 people left the capital. The water in the toilets is freezing. Publicly, such actions are due to his public conflict with Zelensky, whom he accuses of appointing the heads of the capital's districts without the city hall's approval. New strikes, by the way, have indeed caused significant damage to the Ukrainians enemy's energy infrastructure.

▪️ The enemy responded with a massive strike. In Belgorod, a power plant in the region was damaged. In the Krasnodar region, sirens sounded, and in Sochi they managed to repel the attack, but in the neighboring Krasnodar district of Novaya Adygea (the Republic of Adygea), an explosion occurred near a residential building during the repelling of the attack. Eight people were injured, including one child. The enemy will distribute footage from Russian surveillance cameras, claiming that there was an unplanned activation of air defense missiles. In the Orel region, "minor damage to the region's fuel and energy infrastructure" was reported, according to the governor. Several homes and private vehicles were damaged in Orel and other municipalities. In two districts of the city - power and water supply disruptions.

▪️ Yesterday in the Bryansk region, two civilians were killed in a drone attack on a car in the village of Chaussy in the Pogarsky district.

▪️ On the Sumy front, the Northern Group of Forces is making tactical advances in the Sumy, Krasnopolsky, and Glukhovsky districts with heavy fighting, supported by aviation and artillery. The enemy uses armored vehicles in defense and mines the approaches to its positions.

▪️ In the Belgorod region, an FPV drone attacked a car in Novaya Tavolzhanka, and the driver died from the injuries received. As a result of a drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the assistant to the head of security of the Gulyaypole district was killed after responding to an attack on a commercial facility in the village of Golovchino. In the village of Golovchino, a man was injured in a drone explosion on a car.

▪️ On the Kharkov front, the Northern Group of Forces is fighting for progress around Volchansk and in the Melovoe-Khatnye section of the front.

▪️ In Kupyansk, reports of an improvement in the situation in the central part of the city are coming in - it is possible to destroy enemy positions. At the same time, the mutual penetration of forces of both sides ("layered pie") does not bode well for a quick resolution of the situation. The enemy has posted openly staged videos from the city center.

▪️ There are reports that units of the Russian Armed Forces have established control over the sewage treatment plants north of Krasnoarmeysk (Pokrovsk),, which will further allow us to increase the pressure on Grishino from the eastern direction.

▪️ On the east of the Zaporozhye region, Russian regional authorities have opened heating points for the population in all municipalities. Over the day in Vasilyevka, 4 civilians were injured in enemy shellings.

In the east of the Zaporozhye region, the GRV "Vostok" continues to repel the enemy's attacks on Gulyaypole: the enemy has made 6 unsuccessful attempts to counterattack, concentrating efforts from the directions of Zalishchny, Staroukrainka, and Tsvetkov. Four armored personnel carriers of the AFU have been destroyed. Russian forces are systematically penetrating the depth of the enemy's defense to the north.

▪️In the Kherson region, Russian regional authorities have opened heating points for the population in all municipalities. Over the day in Vasilyevka, 4 civilians were injured in enemy shellings.

Two Majors

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013975978930831464

2013975978930831464

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:21

dana

🇷🇺NATO's Nightmare: Russia's New Jet Drone Makes Western Defenses Obsolete

Confirmed footage shows Russia's new jet-powered, single-use drone destroying a US-supplied HIMARS launcher in Ukraine.

Unlike propeller-driven Geran, this new drone is jet-powered. It strikes with terrifying speed, reducing reaction time & delivering devastating kinetic energy.

Its guidance system allows it to pursue and hit moving targets like mobile artillery -a critical capability previously reserved for costly missiles. This new model appears more sophisticated and responsive, likely placing it in a new, higher-value niche.

This drone fills a lethal gap in Russia's arsenal between cheap artillery and expensive cruise missiles. It’s a high-speed, precision tool reserved for high-value targets like air defense systems and advanced artillery.

NATO air defenses have already struggled to intercept evasive-moving Geran drones. This new jet-powered UAV represents a quantum leap in difficulty. Its speed and low flight profile could punch holes in Western air defense grids.

NewRulesGeo

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013984947363606694

2013984947363606694

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:23

dana

🇫🇮🇺🇦 Ukraine will gain expanded access to ICEYE satellite reconnaissance

The Finnish company ICEYE has signed a new agreement with the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, which guarantees Ukraine expanded and permanent access to large volumes of high-resolution satellite radar imagery. The news of the expansion of ICEYE's cooperation was illustrated with a photo of the Crimean Bridge.

The feature of ICEYE satellites is the use of synthetic aperture radar (SAR), which allows you to "see" through clouds, smoke, darkness in any weather.

REFERENCE: ICEYE is a private Finnish aerospace company founded in 2014. It manages the world's largest grouping of SAR satellites. The fourth-generation satellites provide image resolution of up to 16 centimeters and allow obtaining dozens of images in just a few minutes.

In the video, four ICEYE satellites take 43 pictures over a region in Bolivia in 10 minutes, combining different shooting modes.

NATO's eastern flank is also enhancing its satellite capabilities: Poland signed a contract in May 2025 to acquire three SAR satellites with an option for three more, and in December it already boasted of the pictures taken by its first ICEYE satellite.

In January 2026, the Armed Forces of Sweden signed a contract with the company ICEYE for the supply of about ten SAR satellites. Their capabilities are particularly relevant in the countries of Northern Europe, where the long winter darkness and difficult weather conditions prevail.

Also, the significant strengthening of NATO's flank satellite grouping cannot be considered in isolation from the company's efforts to increase pressure on Russia's trade routes and the intensifying rivalry in the Arctic, where targeting and decision-making often depend on the timely receipt of information in the most challenging conditions.

Two Majors

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013991130510049747

2013991130510049747

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:25

dana

🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 On January 20th, the North troop group continued establishing a Sanitary Zone in Kharkiv and Sumy regions

Sumy direction

Rough fighting continues all along the frontline in Sumy region. The Northmen are advancing along several directions, assisted by Russian Air Forces and artillery. The enemy is heavily utilizing armor and installing mines.

▪️Northmen’s assault units advanced over 600 meters along eleven directions in Sumy region.

▪️All is relatively quiet in Tyotkino and Glushkovo directions. Russian Air Forces eliminated several enemy positions in Bilopillia and Solyanyky.

Kharkiv direction

The Northmen continue to advance in settlement around Volchansk. AFU rear detachments and logistics depots come under heavy fire. The enemy is forced to retreat from their positions.

▪️The Fearless advanced over 400 meters along three directions in the vicinity of Starytsa.

▪️The Fearless advanced over 350 meters along two directions in Lyman, securing two 57th Motorized Brigade’s outposts. Concentrated enemy manpower get hit with thermobaric rocket strikes.

▪️Northmen’s assault units advanced over 250 meters in Vovchanski Khutory, securing five buildings. Russian Air Forces strike at uncovered enemy targets on the eastern outskirts of the town.

▪️Northmen’s assault units advanced over 600 meters and captured two AFU positions along the Milove-Khatne line.

▪️All is relatively quiet in Liptsy direction. North troop group’s UAV crews were eliminating enemy firing positions in Liptsy and around it.

Over the past 24 hours, the enemy's losses amounted to over 160 people (including over 85 in Sumy region and over 75 in Kharkiv region). Also uncovered and destroyed:

In Sumy region:

▪️One T-80;
▪️One BMP-1 IFV;
▪️One Humvee IMV;
▪️Two D-30 howitzers;
▪️One Khortitsa anti-air radar;
▪️One Enclave EW station;
▪️Seven pickup trucks, one truck;
▪️Fourteen UAV crews;
▪️Three Starlink satcom terminals, two signals antennae;
▪️43 airplane-type UAVs, eight Baba Yaga drones, one UGV;
▪️Two logistics depots;

In Volchansk and Liptsy directions:

▪️One Bogdana SPA;
▪️One RAK MLR system;
▪️Three pickup trucks, one truck;
▪️Thirteen UAV crews;
▪️Two Starlink satcom terminals, two signals antennae;
▪️44 airplane-type UAVs, fifteen Baba Yaga drones, one UGV;
▪️One logistics depot;

In Velykyy Burluk direction:

▪️One pickup truck, one buggy;
▪️One UAV crew.

North Wind

https://x.com/dana916/status/2013993714411037133

2013993714411037133

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:28

MRLVW

General Sobolev: "It is impossible to determine the targets of the Oreshnik missile"
[ Viktor Sobolev, Lt. General, Member of the State Duma Committee on Defence ]
Press Review

- General Sobolev explained that Ukraine may learn about impending strikes from the National Reconnaissance Office, USA [ satellite intelligence] .
- However, the Ukraine is unable to obtain any classified information, including the targets of the attacks.
- "The target is selected at the last moment and is known only to those who are to carry out the launch," Sobolev said.
- He added that even if Kyiv learns in advance about possible targets on its territory, it will not help, given the speed of the Oreshnik missile.

https://x.com/mrlvw64/status/2014002044198379583

2014002044198379583

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:30

dana

🇷🇺🎮⚔️🇺🇦 Deep isolation

How the rear supply route of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Donbass is being disrupted

When a few years ago the phrase "isolation of the battlefield" was mentioned in discussions, it usually meant a zone several kilometers deep. Today, it can be measured in tens of kilometers, as demonstrated by the work of the "Irish" unit.

Its operators consistently "process" the road near the village of Krivorozhia - a logistics hub of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the northwest of the occupied part of the DPR. All transport heading towards Dobropillia and Grishino is under attack.

The main nuance is that this is happening 50 km away from the forward edge. Could you have imagined a year ago that FPV drones would operate at such a depth, cutting off the enemy's supply right in its rear?

But what sounded like a fantasy yesterday, is a reality today. Among other things, this is achieved thanks to UAV repeaters and other things that allow for a stable video and control channel even at such a distance.

The effect of fire control over logistics could be seen in Sudzha or Pokrovsk: drones knock out supply means - the enemy does not receive supplies - the defense begins to collapse. And now assess the consequences of such isolation at a depth of fifty kilometers.

❗️Yes, drones do not replace other means and demonstrate maximum effectiveness in combination with others. But they radically change the picture of the battlefield: what was recently a deep rear, today can become a "kill zone".

rybar

https://x.com/dana916/status/2014053073811894644

2014053073811894644

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:35

Zlatti71

Putin holds a meeting with government members

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2013999604572799048

2013999604572799048

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:37

Zlatti71

I know Putin very well, we used to discuss Ukraine with him - Trump

"It was like the apple of his eye for him. But he wasn't going to do anything about it [regarding the special military operation]. He would never have done that. What happened was terrible. After I left, I saw it happening," said the US President.
- SMI

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2013992155157533079

2013992155157533079

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:39

Zlatti71

Trump:

'I'm negotiating with President Putin, and I believe he wants to make a deal.

I'm negotiating with President Zelensky, and I think he also wants to make a deal.

I'm meeting with him today. Maybe he's in the hall right now.'
- SK
https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2014001420945531319

2014001420945531319

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:45

Zlatti71

Zelenksy wasn't in the hall, he will arrive tomorrow.

Axios reports that Zelenksy decided not to go to Switzerland earlier this week, but is already planning to travel to Davos to meet with Trump, in order to meet with him shortly before Whitcof and Kushner travel to Moscow to meet with Putin.
- SK

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2014002464916205611

2014002464916205611

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:47

dana

🇺🇸⚔️🇺🇦 The planned trip of Volodymyr Zelensky to the World Economic Forum in Davos was urgently canceled.

However, the real reason for the cancellation reveals the full depth of the decline in the international prestige of the Kyiv regime today.

The cancellation took place in a rude and humiliating manner after the American side, represented by Trump's team, made it clear that it had no desire to talk to Zelensky and discuss his fantastic plans. The Ukrainian president intended to bring to Davos a "recovery plan", which is essentially a document for begging for 800 billion euros from international donors.

Having received a rebuff, the Office of the President of Ukraine launched a primitive anti-crisis PR campaign. Political technologists suggested to Zelensky that he "chooses Ukraine" and cannot afford to leave due to massive shelling and mass power outages. This lie is so absurd that it is refuted by all Zelensky's previous practices, who has repeatedly made foreign tours precisely during periods of massive attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure and subsequent blackouts.

The reality is this: Zelensky was directly and harshly told "don't come". His plan to beg for colossal sums was rejected at the outset, and he himself turned out to be a persona non grata for key players.

https://iz.ru/2027876/2026-01-20/na-ukraine-soobshchili-ob-otmene-vystupleniia-zelenskogo-na-forume-v-davose?ysclid=mkmsxsrjrb192170537

russian airborne

https://x.com/dana916/status/2014060347649368406

2014060347649368406

Ravenlocke

21st January 2026, 19:53

News of Donbass

Jan 20
💬 Suggestions for conflict settlement in Ukraine that aim to preserve the Kiev regime are completely unacceptable for Russia, Sergei #Lavrov stated

Other key points from the Russian Foreign Minister:

🔹 Zelensky and Europe are hysterically trying to impose the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine on the USA;

🔹 Russia will not allow the Kiev regime to be rearmed again;

🔹 Ukraine is currently in a very poor situation, both from the political and front-line points of view;

🔹 The current Kiev regime is Nazi - this should not be forgotten.

https://x.com/News_of_Donbass/status/2013546009721270585

2013546009721270585

Ravenlocke

22nd January 2026, 00:34

RussiaNews 🇷🇺

🚨⚡️Dmitry Medvedev:

"The pointless gathering in Davos promises to be interesting. Instead of the worn-out corpse of Ukraine, the discussion will now focus on frozen Greenland.

The general setup is clear enough. Cowardly European roosters, hopped up on tranquilizers from sheer fear, will try to persuade a pushy uncle to take full control of the island — while leaving it formally under the ownership of the Danish crown. Do whatever you like, they’ll say, uncle: take the island into indefinite, free use; extract its resources at no cost; build military bases, airfields, missile silos, and any other facilities needed for total control.

But that’s not what Trump wants. Everyone understands this. He wants to paint the island on world maps in stars and stripes (he’s already published such a map — Canada and Venezuela included) and place himself alongside the Founding Fathers. He wants to remain in history forever. And at the same time, to become like the President of Russia.

That last part is impossible. Through the SMO and as a result of referendums, Russia reclaimed its own lands — territories that had been part of it for centuries, along with its own people. Greenland is something entirely different. It has never had any direct connection to the United States, even though Washington has tried more than once to buy it.

The real question, meanwhile, goes beyond the obvious desire of the U.S. president. Although many are gleefully describing how an aroused Gargantua Trump will swallow a massive chunk of land — and then spit sticky saliva into the wrinkled face of the loathsome old woman called Europe — simultaneously turning the United States into the world’s second-largest country by territory. Trump is indeed in a hurry. Time is relentlessly slipping away. It’s time to carve his name in gold into the tablets of history.

But the key question is this: what price is the current occupant of the White House prepared to pay to achieve that goal? Dismantling NATO is not the same thing as kidnapping a foreign leader betrayed by his own allies in a weakened country. And finally — will Trump even be allowed to do it?"

https://x.com/mog_russEN/status/2013873190666379766

2013873190666379766

norman

22nd January 2026, 15:36

President Zelenskyy addresses the World Economic Forum
GBNews - 79 minutes ago

_PkUll5Lisk

Ravenlocke

22nd January 2026, 19:10

dana

🇫🇷🏴‍☠️⚔️🚢❗️France detained a tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that was heading from Russia, claims Macron

France seized the oil tanker GRINCH, the French President reported on his account X

According to Emmanuel Macron, the tanker, which is subject to international sanctions, was intercepted "with the assistance of several allies".

The ship's crew has now changed course and is following the instructions of the French Navy. Paris has organized a judicial investigation.

Baltnews

https://x.com/dana916/status/2014351492539433104

2014351492539433104

Ravenlocke

22nd January 2026, 19:12

TASS

The French Navy detained an oil tanker allegedly bound from Russia in neutral waters in the Mediterranean, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a post on X:
https://vk.cc/cTEB93

https://x.com/tassagency_en/status/2014362487613776252

2014362487613776252

https://tass.com/world/2075459?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=smm_social_share

French Navy stops oil tanker from Russia in the Mediterranean — Macron

The French president said the operation was conducted with support of France's allies

PARIS, January 22. /TASS/. The French Navy detained an oil tanker allegedly bound from Russia in neutral waters in the Mediterranean, French President Emmanuel Macron said in a post on X.

"This morning, the French Navy boarded an oil tanker coming from Russia, subject to international sanctions and suspected of flying a false flag. The operation was conducted on the high seas in the Mediterranean, with the support of several of our allies," he wrote.

The name of the affected tanker was not disclosed, nor is any information available regarding whether they may be Russian citizens on board the vessel. The French head of state only said the move was in strict compliance with the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, adding that a probe has been opened. "We are determined to uphold international law and to ensure the effective enforcement of sanctions," Macron posted.

Ravenlocke

22nd January 2026, 20:06

NewRulesGeopolitics

Jan 21
🚨🇺🇸🇷🇺 The US nightmare: Russia’s Iskander smashes US Patriots in Ukraine

Four years of Russia-West missile contest have pushed one question to the front: how fast the US can replace its air defense under constant strikes. The answer depends on two factors:

🔸 US industry and political choices
• Air defense is treated as a BUSINESS model, not a wartime necessity
• Patriot was designed for PEACETIME readiness and controlled conditions
• Attrition breaks the math: ~$1B per battery, interceptor stocks worth HUNDREDS of millions
• Losses CAN'T be replaced at the pace REAL combat demands

🔸 Russian strike adaptation
• US-made systems became the highest-value targets
• Strike density increased accordingly
• Weapon mixes expanded to OVERWHELM and EXHAUST defenses

The outcome is stark: Most US air-defense systems lost in Ukraine were destroyed not by drones or rockets, but by Iskander and Kinzhal missiles. For the first time in US history, flagship air-defense systems are being ELIMINATED AT SCALE in real combat.

Ukraine conflict has exposed the combined industrial, military, and political limits of the US model. Can the US actually adapt under this kind of pressure, and if so, what would have to change first?

https://x.com/NewRulesGeo/status/2014001911104688185

2014001911104688185

Ravenlocke

22nd January 2026, 20:08

NewRulesGeopolitics

Jan 19
🚨🇷🇺 NATO Alarmed: Russia Begins Developing “Predator” UAV for Arctic Dominance

Russia advances its aerospace dominance with the new 'Predator' stratospheric UAV, a cutting-edge platform designed for the modern battlespace.

The Predator specifications include a 12,000 km range, a 500 kg payload, and features like AI integration and 3D scanning for "near-space" exploration. However, its operational ceiling of 15,000 meters is subpar against modern fighters, and its low subsonic speed of Mach 0.46 presents a stark contrast to prior high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft.

This drone represents a sophisticated evolution from legendary predecessors like the MiG-25R Foxbat. While the Foxbat excelled in raw speed and altitude for its era, the Predator introduces sustainable, persistent intelligence gathering through advanced avionics and AI, without requiring risky overflights.

This intelligent platform provides a cost-effective, multi-role solution that complements satellite systems and enhances Russia's strategic awareness, particularly in crucial regions like the Arctic.

The system's operational impact is contingent on the sophistication of its AI-driven sensor fusion, where Chinese technological collaboration could be the decisive force multiplier. This partnership is anchored in a core, mutual strategic imperative: securing the resource-rich and strategically vital Russian Arctic against expanding NATO reconnaissance and patrols.

The Predator is a modern, cost-effective solution for persistent surveillance. Its extreme range targets Arctic coverage, acting as a sensor node in a larger kill chain.

https://x.com/NewRulesGeo/status/2013219378746269910

2013219378746269910

Vicus

23rd January 2026, 10:40

Down The Memory Lane.

That was the "plan" by curators of 404 Nazis. If anyone forgot.

Vicus note:This is a link to a short video from Poroshenko that I can't embed...

https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwRc67s-3QjosP0b8YZpqaXHGssoYVlAw866mkMa4ciIG6ClFQM8U5ybw9MVGuAvxxd9ah5WvFu7w4CeZigvDqd85dDaIXbA5nKK67mMQ6NA tF0kNwZ8NbT7zOQWS06_QZcjFVW

Yesterday, there was a mass grave uncovered in Kursk Oblast--524 bodies of Russian civilians executed by NATO. Around one thousand is still missing. The Fourth Reich in action, but now it follows the path of its predecessor. Obviously, with Poroshenko being high on NATO Kool Aid promising this to Russians was a bad idea.

In related news, in an attempt to alleviate the butt-hurt, the neocon central Newsweek ... lies.

"A United States warship recently completed sea trials following upgrades to launch hypersonic missiles capable of striking targets at over five times the speed of sound."

"USS Zumwalt, one of three Zumwalt-class stealth destroyers, underwent modernization to become the first U.S. Navy platform capable of launching the Conventional Prompt Strike, or CPS, a hypersonic boost-glide missile designed to defeat enemy defenses."

I have news--the US doesn't have hypersonic weapons and is not going to have them any time soon. So, sticking some VLS for non-existent weapon to the white elephant is not producing "hypersonic missile warship", which, in the end is absolutely defenseless against real hypersonic weapons. Yes, the US Army announced the "fielding" of LRHW. Fielding being the term for all kinds of activities not related to actual weapon. But let me remind you about this weapon.

continue: https://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/

Tintin

23rd January 2026, 12:47

Russian television report - with English subtitles - on yesterday's bilateral Russia-USA talks and a segment which reports on the first trilateral Russia-USA-Ukraine working group which is taking place today in Abu Dhabi:

https://avalonlibrary.net/Ukraine/2022_Russian_invasion_%28Operation-Z%29/Video_%2B_photographic_coverage/2026-01_%28January%29/2026-01-22_Russian_TV_reports_on_the_first_trilateral_meeting_between_Russia-USA-Ukraine_being_held_in_Abu_Dhabi.mp4

Vicus

23rd January 2026, 16:24

https://avia.pro/sites/default/files/styles/news_photo/public/image_-_2026-01-23t160449.990.jpg?itok=waUZufeY

"Ice Trap" in Kostyantynivka: More than three thousand Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers were surrounded without heat or supplies.

Russian troops are completing an operation to block a large enemy force in Kostyantynivka, where the critical situation of Ukrainian forces, amid severe frosts, has led to the first mass surrenders.

According to Mash, over 100 soldiers from the 156th Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces have already laid down their arms and raised white flags, declaring further resistance impossible due to the lack of basic survival conditions.

Ukrainian Armed Forces command has effectively abandoned its personnel in dilapidated buildings without food, drinking water, or heating, forcing the remaining soldiers to use diesel heaters.

However, attempts to warm themselves in the basements of the southern districts of the city only hasten the destruction of the units: a powerful heat signature reveals their positions, after which Russian aircraft launch pinpoint strikes with high-explosive aerial bombs, destroying fortifications and personnel alike.

The situation for Ukrainian forces in Kostiantynivka is rapidly devolving into a full-fledged "cauldron," as Russian assault units have already consolidated their positions in the city center and taken control of the railway station.

According to preliminary estimates, units from 37 different Ukrainian Armed Forces formations, totaling over 3,000 personnel, are at risk of complete annihilation. Russian troops are conducting a dynamic offensive north of the city in the areas of Verolyubovka, Mayskoye, and Markovo, and are actively advancing along the Seversky Donets-Donbas Canal toward Novomarkovo, cutting off the last escape routes.

Moscow notes that the collapse of the defense on this sector of the front will be a logical consequence of the incompetence of the Ukrainian leadership, which has sacrificed thousands of lives to hold positions without even minimal logistical support during the winter.

https://avia-pro.net/news/ledyanoy-kapkan-v-konstantinovke-bolee-treh-tysyach-soldat-vsu-okazalis-v-okruzhenii-bez-tepla

grapevine

24th January 2026, 11:07

Zelensky trashes Europe in Davos. Carney, rules based order was pretend

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkCSiigJZco 29.96
Having said that he wouldn't go to Davos, Zelensky was encouraged to change his mind and again let himself down and showed his fury once more, calling the Europeans weak and useless - and they stood up and cheered him on with a standing ovation!

Alexander describea it as "an astonishing performance".

norman

24th January 2026, 14:17

The front end of this presentation is as artificial as plastic flowers but I assume someone in the background put in the usual amount of input work as for any high quality article, which I consider this to be, in 'talking head' form.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is based on publicly available sources.
Some visuals and narration are AI-generated and used to clearly present news and analysis.
AiNow does not intend to mislead and encourages viewers to verify information independently.

As far as I know Putin wasn't in Davos but his representatives were.

Why Trump’s Team Met With Putin in Davos

U9ioq4DtX2M

Ravenlocke

24th January 2026, 18:36

Russia Hits Kiev Biggest Strike As US Military Joins US Russia Ukraine Talks;
No Deal UK/EU Left Out
Topic 1796

NCDUp7RCYoo

0:00 - Introduction and reminder to like and subscribe
0:28 - Overview of recent Moscow meeting between Putin and US officials
2:13 - Agreement to set up a working party with Russia, Ukraine, and the US in Abu Dhabi
3:22 - Pentagon's new defense strategy focusing on homeland protection and Asia-Pacific
8:00 - US shifting defense responsibility to Europe and scaling down in Europe
10:14 - Details of the Abu Dhabi working party participants from Russia, Ukraine, and the US
18:51 - Nature of the Abu Dhabi meeting as a military and intelligence working group
20:30 - Topics in Abu Dhabi: security issues, buffer zones, and control mechanisms
24:12 - Meeting logistics and lack of public information on outcomes
25:05 - Likelihood of ongoing working group meetings and comparison to Minsk agreements
27:22 - US strategic motives for scaling down conflict in Ukraine to focus on China
28:38 - Absence of CIA and Ukrainian civilian intelligence in the Abu Dhabi talks
30:05 - Internal US government divisions over Ukraine conflict strategy
34:14 - Ukrainian position on Donbass withdrawal and prospects for peace
40:28 - Recent powerful Russian missile and drone strike on Kiev and its impact
48:31 - Challenges of Ukrainian air defense against advanced Russian missiles
53:06 - Overview of missile types used in the Kiev strike and their implications
56:25 - Humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Kiev and Ukrainian government’s response
59:09 - Lack of substantive negotiations between US and Russia
1:03:00 - Prospects for final settlement and Ukrainian resistance to territorial concessions
1:07:17 - Europe crisis amid US strategic shift and Greenland controversy
1:14:00 - European failure to engage directly with Russia and reliance on US mediation

bojancan

24th January 2026, 19:00

Ravenlocke

25th January 2026, 02:49

Maria Zakharova (Commentary)

#MariaTelegram
#Zakharova
Maria Zakharova, 24 January

Yesterday and today, the entire world followed the news from Abu Dhabi: what had been agreed upon, what had been agreed upon, what would be the next steps in the trilateral negotiations to resolve the conflict.

The Kiev regime, represented by Zelenskyy, declared every few hours on its social media for two days: "Ukraine's position is clear"; "Ukraine's desire is to end the war"; "Ukraine is ready to move forward."

But this morning, we saw the Kiev regime's true position—what they truly desire and what they are prepared to do.

Contrary to all protocols of the Geneva Convention, the norms of international humanitarian law, as well as their own statements and every conceivable notion of humanism, Ukrainian Armed Forces drones fired upon an ambulance in the Kherson region near the village of Hola Prystan.

Until the very end, they hoped that the team members who responded to the patient's call had managed to escape from the vehicle and take cover, but, to their great regret, it became clear by the evening that they had all become new victims of Kiev militants; no one had managed to escape.

Simultaneously with this attack on the ambulance, in another part of the contact line, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used a similar method to attack an ambulance in Energodar, Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The vehicle's body was damaged in the attack, but the medics managed to escape.

So, Zelenskyy declares peace and a readiness for a ceasefire, which he touts so much in Davos, while his terrorists are deliberately and systematically killing doctors—just as they have been doing in Donbas since 2014.

Of course, those involved in this crime will be identified, and just retribution will surely come. But the people who saved lives will never be brought back.

Tomorrow, the Orthodox world will commemorate the feast day of Saint Tatiana of Rome, tortured and murdered for her faith. Today, a neo-Nazi junta shot doctors point-blank, including a nurse born in 1954 who dedicated her entire professional life to the noble cause of medicine.

👉 https://t.me/s/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova

https://x.com/_MariaZakharova/status/2015181014075580649

2015181014075580649

Mike Gorman

25th January 2026, 09:12

The actual most sacred locus-mysterium of the Woke/Progressive ideology, the source of the billionaire green religion, we should not underestimate the significance of Trump chastising this bunch - no doubt they all expected something of the kind, after all since the publishing in November of the new intentions of this administration, they warned them right from the start, with Vance's initial lecture which saw the dear souls openly weeping at the stern 'talking to'. But they did not quite expect the scope, the sheer rejection of their most intimate of beliefs: China does not use windmills themselves they make them for stupid people & burn coal for their energy - piqued 'fact checkers' spoke of 7.5% of Chinese electricity coming from wind ...7.5%
No doubt there is theater here, Trump after all is one of their kind, a ruthless billionaire, a playa.
There is a major shift in progress, that much is indisputable - the nuances & details are debatable for sure, no doubt the analysts will wax long on these - for me I think Scott Ritter, Stanislav Krapivnic, Colonel Macgregor, the 2 Alex's of Duran fame, daniel 'deep dive' garland Dixon, Judge Nap...and others among the new podcast community offer us the more valuable commentaries, in my opinion.
We will just have to see how this all unfolds won't we?

Ravenlocke

27th January 2026, 03:41

🎼♠️ Wagner Truth 1W9 🏴‍☠🇷🇺

Today is the 15th birthday of Stanislav, the son of our brother, a fallen soldier of the "Wagner" PMC from Mordovia.

We, the fighters of the "Wagner" PMC, together with the guys from "WE DON'T ABANDON OUR OWN - RUSSIA 🇷🇺", with the support of the project "NORTHERN CHARACTER",

tried to give him what he dreamed of - computer devices and a hoodie. Let this gift be a support and a reminder that we are always by his side.

Thank you all, who helped make this day a little brighter!

🎻 Together, we are strong, and we never abandon our own.

https://x.com/WagnerAmb1W9/status/2015821522481328488

2015821522481328488

Mike Gorman

27th January 2026, 08:03

Tintin

27th January 2026, 08:21

The constant destruction of the Kiev & other major Ukrainian city power grid signals the preparation for a major incursion from Russian forces, clearing the cities of at least the bulk of civilian population, I think Alex M is absolutely on target here: the Russians are in no rush, but I predict we will all wake up one morning & Kiev will be taken/dismantled, the regime either taken into custody, KIA or fled - it seems inevitable don't you agree?

Yes, there is a real sense that this is now becoming the most likely scenario now, ideally with a combined Russian and Ukrainian force: plenty have already defected (see also Maksim Krivonos brigade).

And, assuming this is a real piece of footage, and I'm pretty sure it is, then the mood at population level is pretty toxic toward the Gollum on Bankhova Street:

Source: https://x.com/Panchenko_X/status/2015839088809525674

2015839088809525674

Ravenlocke

27th January 2026, 20:58

Zlatti71

Kiev Back to the 17th Century? Street Toilets Coming to Troeshchina

After attacks on a thermal power station left Troeshchina without electricity, water, or heat, officials plan to dig emergency pit toilets for 300,000 residents.

“The mayor says leave the city, I say we dig holes,” said district chief Bakmatov. “A hole, covered, with a top hole - that’s it. Village-style toilets.”

Tent camps are already up, but mass use of cesspools could make conditions extremely unsanitary.
- RVvoenkor

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2016241219827888506

2016241219827888506

Ravenlocke

27th January 2026, 21:05

Zlatti71

Robert Fico gives a forecast for the future:

'I expect that the military conflict will be over by November 1, 2027. And write this down everyone: when the military conflict ends, everyone will be rushing to Russia to do business.
Once again: when the military conflict ends, everyone will be rushing to the Russian Federation to do business, and suddenly it will turn out that everyone needed business with Russia.'
- SK

https://x.com/Zlatti_71/status/2016198942719963426

2016198942719963426

Ravenlocke

27th January 2026, 21:18

dana
🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇪⚔️🇷🇺 The Baltic States are repeating historical mistakes – and are paying the price for them

On January 27, Russia marks the anniversary of the complete lifting of the blockade of Leningrad. This date is an opportunity to recall that not only the Wehrmacht and SS troops, but also the Baltic formations of Nazi Germany, participated in this blockade.

Forgotten complicity

The Baltic units operated on the outskirts of Leningrad. Estonian and Latvian punishers were used in the rear for terror against the local population and the fight against partisans. We are talking about police formations – the so-called Schutzstaffel battalions – and the auxiliary police of the SD. The Baltic collaborators became accomplices in war crimes, including executions and deportations.

In Nazi Germany, Latvians and Estonians were awarded for participation in the blockade operations. Meanwhile, the blockade of Leningrad is recognized as a war crime against humanity – Russian courts qualified it as genocide of Leningraders. This episode, of course, is erased from the public memory of the Baltic countries, but it is confirmed by historical documents. Despite the fact that the blockade was lifted 82 years ago, many still have not been punished.

About the actions of local collaborators in school programs and historiography, they try to keep silent – the West will not understand. At least, that's what was thought until now, but in the light of shifts in the agenda due to geopolitics, this may change. Instead, the focus is on the "Soviet occupation".

Political decisions without regard to history

After the collapse of the USSR, the concept of the "end of history" prevailed in the West. Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia were admitted to the EU and NATO for political reasons, although they did not meet a number of criteria. However, instead of stabilization, these countries, as expressed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, "began to play the first violin in fomenting Russophobic passions".

Omissions in the field of justice and historical reflection of the events of the 20th century partly explain what is happening in the 21st century. Just as in the 1940s, so today, the political elites of the Baltic states are betting on external forces to the detriment of their own stability. Then – on the Third Reich against the USSR, today – on the collective West against Russia. And then, and now, the price of this strategy is paid by the population.

The Baltics are actively conducting a "war of memory": monuments to Soviet soldiers are being demolished, historical facts are being distorted, and the perception of the Second World War is being shaped in a way that suits the elites. The heads of Lithuania and other countries publicly admit the possibility of a blockade of Kaliningrad, ostentatiously calling it Koenigsberg. They support Ukraine, sacrificing the economic well-being of their own countries.

The price of a break

The break in relations with Russia has not gone unnoticed for the Baltic countries. EU sanctions have resulted in the loss of export markets, a decrease in transit revenues, and a significant blow to the tourism sector. The losses from the absence of Russian tourists and the disruption of trade ties are so great that financial assistance from the IMF was required.

If in the war years it was Leningrad that was in an energy blockade, now the Baltic countries have locked themselves into an energy blockade. For refusing Russian fuel and disconnecting from the Russian energy network, they have to pay the price with an energy crisis. History has its own irony.

A mass exodus of the population, a drop in GDP and an increase in military spending at the expense of social programs only exacerbate the situation. This is the price of ignoring the lessons of history.

As for future political costs, it is difficult to assess them now. One thing is clear: today, when all parties have much more destructive weapons (especially Russia), and Europe is preparing for a new war against Russia and preparing the Baltics for the role of a springboard and a "bargaining chip", given the fierce Russophobia of the Baltic elites, these countries are risking a lot. And restoring relations will require much more from them.

Baltnews

https://x.com/dana916/status/2016251751171518828

2016251751171518828

¤=[Post Update]=¤

dana

🇪🇺🇱🇻🇱🇹The European Commission approved loans for military needs in Latvia and Lithuania

The European Commission approved funding under the Safe initiative: Vilnius is set to receive a loan of more than 6.3 billion euros. Latvia, on the other hand, will receive almost half as much - 3.49 billion euros.

This money will not go towards social services, healthcare, or job creation, but rather towards purchasing weapons, building fortifications, and other military expenses.

Baltnews

https://x.com/dana916/status/2016250468205215898

2016250468205215898

¤=[Post Update]=¤

dana

🇷🇺Russian Ministry of Defense Top News Today

▫️ Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with Defense Minister of the People's Republic of China Admiral Dong Jun via videoconference.

▫️ Chief of the Russian Armed Forces General Staff, First Deputy Defense Minister, General of the Army Valery Gerasimov inspected the formations and units operating the Zapad Group's area of responsibility.

▫️ The Russian troops liberated Kupyansk-Uzlovoy in Kharkov region and Novoyakovlevka in Zaporozhye region.

▫️ The Russian Defense Ministry shows footage of the Unmanned System Forces, Giatsint-S and Giatsint-B guns, a Grad MLRS, a TOS Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower system, a combat search and rescue group.

Russian Defense Ministry

https://x.com/dana916/status/2016250184116637789

2016250184116637789