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Watching the Clash of Civilizations, the Fall of Russia and the U.S. Four and a half decades of Foreign Policy & International Security, Intelligence, Crude Oil, Energy. Inside knowledge. All retired or not much.
Btw, there ARE questions to Merrick Garland. On May 2, 2023 attorney Jennifer Freeman sent a letter to the DOJ (the submission and exhibits are documented) asking for a comprehensive FBI investigation into Epstein matters. But there is no recorded reply or acknowledgment from Garland or the DOJ.
February 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Btw, there ARE questions to Merrick Garland. On May 2, 2023 attorney Jennifer Freeman sent a letter to the DOJ (the submission and exhibits are documented) asking for a comprehensive FBI investigation into Epstein matters. But there is no recorded reply or acknowledgment from Garland or the DOJ.
Bullshit. Ukraine is losing territories, so Russia is winning, despite the fact that its casualties are high and economy is struggling (Russia is not falling into an abyss yet). Two more training facilities will not help Ukraine. Confiscate the Russian assets and send much more weapons to Ukraine.
February 11, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Bullshit. Ukraine is losing territories, so Russia is winning, despite the fact that its casualties are high and economy is struggling (Russia is not falling into an abyss yet). Two more training facilities will not help Ukraine. Confiscate the Russian assets and send much more weapons to Ukraine.
Did Heinrich Himmler who was in charge of Hitler's concentration camps not sleep at night?
February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Did Heinrich Himmler who was in charge of Hitler's concentration camps not sleep at night?
Instead of ridiculing her, Moskowitz could have called for her impeachment and arrest. This clowns show is not serious.
LOL -- Moskowitz wraps up his 5 minutes by asking Bondi what oppo she has on him, and he then gets out a whiteboard and marker to grade her
Bondi replies by saying, "there's nothing funny about mocking the Bible and holding up a Trump Bible. I find it offensive"
Bondi replies by saying, "there's nothing funny about mocking the Bible and holding up a Trump Bible. I find it offensive"
February 11, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Instead of ridiculing her, Moskowitz could have called for her impeachment and arrest. This clowns show is not serious.
on all Russian-made goods by only 2%.
And this is not all the economic repression that awaits the population of Russia in the coming period. The country's economy is steadily moving towards the abyss.
And this is not all the economic repression that awaits the population of Russia in the coming period. The country's economy is steadily moving towards the abyss.
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
on all Russian-made goods by only 2%.
And this is not all the economic repression that awaits the population of Russia in the coming period. The country's economy is steadily moving towards the abyss.
And this is not all the economic repression that awaits the population of Russia in the coming period. The country's economy is steadily moving towards the abyss.
The Ministry of Finance, which is considered "liberal", believes that it is better to introduce full VAT on imports in stages, from 2027 to 2030 (5, 10, 15, 20%), because it fears a sharp jump in inflation, which has risen sharply this year more than expected after the VAT increase from January >>>
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The Ministry of Finance, which is considered "liberal", believes that it is better to introduce full VAT on imports in stages, from 2027 to 2030 (5, 10, 15, 20%), because it fears a sharp jump in inflation, which has risen sharply this year more than expected after the VAT increase from January >>>
The state of the Russian budget is so deplorable that the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed to introduce full VAT (22%) on all imported goods from January 1, 2027 (which in a normal economy is an economic savagery: imported goods are subject to import duties). >>>
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The state of the Russian budget is so deplorable that the Ministry of Industry and Trade proposed to introduce full VAT (22%) on all imported goods from January 1, 2027 (which in a normal economy is an economic savagery: imported goods are subject to import duties). >>>
3. All employees of state organizations (ministries, state hospitals and clinics, educational institutions) are also required to hand over part of their salaries to the military fund.
February 11, 2026 at 10:26 AM
3. All employees of state organizations (ministries, state hospitals and clinics, educational institutions) are also required to hand over part of their salaries to the military fund.
the officially established 1.7%).
2. All employees of the state-owned companies are required to give up part of their salaries to the fund in support of the "special military operation".
This does not cause mass protests in Russia.
2. All employees of the state-owned companies are required to give up part of their salaries to the fund in support of the "special military operation".
This does not cause mass protests in Russia.
February 11, 2026 at 10:21 AM
the officially established 1.7%).
2. All employees of the state-owned companies are required to give up part of their salaries to the fund in support of the "special military operation".
This does not cause mass protests in Russia.
2. All employees of the state-owned companies are required to give up part of their salaries to the fund in support of the "special military operation".
This does not cause mass protests in Russia.
The Russian authorities have begun to fraudulently collect money from the population to pay for the war in Ukraine.
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
February 11, 2026 at 10:19 AM
The Russian authorities have begun to fraudulently collect money from the population to pay for the war in Ukraine.
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
1. They increased the obligatory payment for housing and communal services, exceeding the increase officially established by the government (approximately +9% instead of >>>
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"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
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Switzerland's military has terminated its contract with Palantir Technologies Inc. following a security audit. The review concluded that U.S. intelligence ag
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February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
"Switzerland’s military has terminated its contract with Palantir… following a security audit… concluded that U.S. intelligence agencies could potentially access sensitive Swiss defense data… significant reputational warning for the data analytics firm"
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The US is just a bit worse than Canada and Australia??? Are you kidding, Transparency International? Trump made the US of the same color as Somalia.
🔴 Global corruption is worsening.
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 global average is at its worst in more than a decade, threatening trust and democratic stability.
Full results here ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 global average is at its worst in more than a decade, threatening trust and democratic stability.
Full results here ⬇️ www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2025
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 ranks 182 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:47 AM
The US is just a bit worse than Canada and Australia??? Are you kidding, Transparency International? Trump made the US of the same color as Somalia.
Telling the truth, which majority in Europe reject in self-deception, Ukraine, and with it the whole of Europe, is losing the war with Russia because of indecision, hesitation, disputs and stupid fantasies. And all this 👇 bullshit talking only causes irritation.
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EU's Kallas to propose concessions that Europe should demand from Russia
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday she would propose a list of concessions that Europe should demand from Russia as part of a settlement to end the war in Ukraine.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Telling the truth, which majority in Europe reject in self-deception, Ukraine, and with it the whole of Europe, is losing the war with Russia because of indecision, hesitation, disputs and stupid fantasies. And all this 👇 bullshit talking only causes irritation.
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startups, individual entrepreneurs and creative people, with a supervisory board and representatives of EU governments.
Of course, all this was ignored.
Now they are racking their brains over how to make Europe digitally independent of the US (and China, probably).
Of course, all this was ignored.
Now they are racking their brains over how to make Europe digitally independent of the US (and China, probably).
February 11, 2026 at 9:32 AM
startups, individual entrepreneurs and creative people, with a supervisory board and representatives of EU governments.
Of course, all this was ignored.
Now they are racking their brains over how to make Europe digitally independent of the US (and China, probably).
Of course, all this was ignored.
Now they are racking their brains over how to make Europe digitally independent of the US (and China, probably).
Five years ago today we sent Frau Merkel a unique concept of a European social and business network that brought together the best elements of Twitter, Facebook, Telegram and Ali Baba, self-regulating, free from the presence of graphomaniacs, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses,>>
February 11, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Five years ago today we sent Frau Merkel a unique concept of a European social and business network that brought together the best elements of Twitter, Facebook, Telegram and Ali Baba, self-regulating, free from the presence of graphomaniacs, aimed at supporting small and medium-sized businesses,>>
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Follow this logic to its conclusion and Lavrov is talking about a never-ending Russian war against Europe to 'return' Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, eastern Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, eastern Romania and Georgia.
🤡 Lavrov stated that Russia will complete the process of returning historically Russian lands to their rightful home.
February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Follow this logic to its conclusion and Lavrov is talking about a never-ending Russian war against Europe to 'return' Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, eastern Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, eastern Romania and Georgia.
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“Given the intense partisan divide at present and the irresponsibility of some actors involved here, the IC seeming to influence or even somehow interfere to prevent the midterm elections
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Tulsi Gabbard’s Dangerous Game
Involving the intelligence community in election matters is a threat to the republic.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:36 PM
“Given the intense partisan divide at present and the irresponsibility of some actors involved here, the IC seeming to influence or even somehow interfere to prevent the midterm elections
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Russian communications regulator Roscomnadzor decided to further 'slow down' Telegram messenger in Russia and completely block (hello, Donald!) YouTube.
February 10, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Russian communications regulator Roscomnadzor decided to further 'slow down' Telegram messenger in Russia and completely block (hello, Donald!) YouTube.
(The minimum mortgage rate in Russia is now 22% !!!) Cement imports continue to grow: in 2024, its share was 5.4% of total consumption in Russia, in 2025 it increased to 6.2%. As a result 44 manufacturing plants (of 61 cement plants) may be unprofitable and at risk of production shutdown."
February 10, 2026 at 4:27 PM
(The minimum mortgage rate in Russia is now 22% !!!) Cement imports continue to grow: in 2024, its share was 5.4% of total consumption in Russia, in 2025 it increased to 6.2%. As a result 44 manufacturing plants (of 61 cement plants) may be unprofitable and at risk of production shutdown."
Already in January 2026, there is a decrease in consumption by 28% y/y. Among the reasons reduction of housing and infrastructure construction programs, high key rate of the Bank of Russia, closure of preferential mortgage programs, low purchasing power. >>>
February 10, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Already in January 2026, there is a decrease in consumption by 28% y/y. Among the reasons reduction of housing and infrastructure construction programs, high key rate of the Bank of Russia, closure of preferential mortgage programs, low purchasing power. >>>
Meanwhile in Russia:
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Meanwhile in Russia:
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
Executive Director, Soyuzcement Industry Association, Daria Martynkina: "At the end of 2025, we are seeing a decline in cement consumption in Russia by 9% compared to 2024, when the figure was 67 million tons. The Union's forecast for 2026 is a further decline of at least 15%.>>
Kremlin's Peskov: "There were contacts that, if desired and necessary, will help to quickly establish a dialogue at the highest level. So far, we have not received any indications that this desire exists." ("Russian way or the high way.")
Macron never got it.
Macron never got it.
February 10, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Kremlin's Peskov: "There were contacts that, if desired and necessary, will help to quickly establish a dialogue at the highest level. So far, we have not received any indications that this desire exists." ("Russian way or the high way.")
Macron never got it.
Macron never got it.
"In the face of growing threats from China, RUSSIA and now the US the continent faces a 'wake-up call'".
Still, "the new European security architecture should be built with the participation of Russia."
Isn't Macron strange?
Still, "the new European security architecture should be built with the participation of Russia."
Isn't Macron strange?
February 10, 2026 at 3:36 PM
"In the face of growing threats from China, RUSSIA and now the US the continent faces a 'wake-up call'".
Still, "the new European security architecture should be built with the participation of Russia."
Isn't Macron strange?
Still, "the new European security architecture should be built with the participation of Russia."
Isn't Macron strange?
Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French government source says
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February 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Pro-Russia disinformation falsely links Macron to Epstein, French government source says
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