🇷🇺 Real Ukrainians will save Russia from the fictional ones

A scene took place at the UN Security Council that can hardly be called a routine diplomatic spat. Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa called for punishing Russia for "atrocities against the Ukrainian people."

⚠️ But before giving her the floor, Russia's Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia made an unexpected statement: he, too, is Ukrainian. By origin, by roots, by a surname originating from the Zaporozhian Cossacks.

"My father is a true-blooded (shchyryi) Ukrainian, and my mother is from Cossacks. More true-blooded than you, Mrs. Betsa, and you, Mr. Melnyk. But for us, there is no difference: we are all one. Millions of Ukrainians are in Russia, millions of Russians are in Ukraine. Our nationality is common, but our faiths are different. From Kyivan Rus', which you sold for thirty pieces of silver."

Betsa's response was predictable:

"You are not a Ukrainian, and don't pretend to be. We have never been one nation with Russia, and we never will be."

👔 Who are the "political Ukrainians"

This exchange reveals the essence of a phenomenon that can be called "political Ukrainianism." For Kyiv, a Ukrainian is solely a citizen of Ukraine who acknowledges its ideology. Ethnic origin does not matter. Russians from Russia are not just strangers; their very existence is declared an artificial construct. Moskalі [a derogatory term for Russians in Ukrainian], a mix of Finno-Ugric peoples and Turks, barbarians with no connection to Kyivan Rus'.

The goal of this ideology is to tear the great Russian people into three branches (Great Russian, Little Russian, Belarusian) so that reunification becomes impossible. It's not enough to simply saw off a branch—it will grow back. The tree must be cut down at the root, declaring it non-existent.

👔 The Tragedy of a Divided People

This war has a dimension that is not customary to discuss in the West: a civil war between two states of one people. The Ukrainian branch of the Russian people found itself a toy in the hands of Russia's enemies, leading to an internecine tragedy. But this does not negate another dimension—the struggle against European plans for the annexation of Ukraine, for the restoration of national unity.

Tens of millions of people with Ukrainian roots live in Russia. Little Russians (Malorossy) pioneered the development of Siberia and the Far East, built the empire, and fought for it. Among Soviet leaders, contemporary ministers, and generals, there are countless Ukrainians. Because we truly are one people, who madly allowed the division of 1991.

👔 Kyiv is Our Common Cradle

Kyiv, the mother of Russian cities, found itself captive to traitors. It became a toy in the hands of those who hate everything that is ours. But national unity will inevitably be restored. Not because the Kremlin wants it, but because millions want it. Those very same real Ukrainians, for whom Nebenzia is one of their own, and Betsa is a stranger who sold the faith of her ancestors.

The war will not end when the next defensive line falls. It will end when the Kyiv authorities stop denying reality: Russians and Ukrainians were, are, and will be one people. And those who today try to deny this will be left behind by history. Along with their thirty pieces of silver.

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⚡️A meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Russia and Belarus is underway in the Kremlin.

The leaders discussed responding to new threats under the pressure from unfriendly countries.

As Russian President Vladimir Putin noted, Moscow and Minsk are jointly countering sanctions pressure and are also closely cooperating in the sphere of foreign policy and defense. Through coordinated efforts, they have managed to achieve a great deal in the development of the Union State.

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that in the tense situation on the western borders of Belarus and Russia, strong allied and strategic partnership relations are vitally necessary.

He noted the unprecedented economic pressure on the allies of Russia and China, and also outlined the priority of union integration for the next three years: ensuring technological sovereignty. In addition, the president announced the commencement of the implementation of the treaty on security guarantees: in December, the newest Russian "Oreshnik" missile system began combat duty.

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The Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker "50 Years of Victory" has become the hero of viral videos on social media: bloggers have dubbed it the perfect refuge in the event of a global catastrophe.

It is one of the largest vessels of its class in the world. The icebreaker is nearly 160 meters long. Its two nuclear reactors allow it to operate for years without refueling and remain on autonomous voyages for months without entering ports. This enables the vessel to break through ice in the harshest conditions of the Arctic.

The icebreaker is used for guiding ships along the Northern Sea Route, as well as for tourist expeditions to the North Pole.

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🇷🇺 Russian President's Special Representative Kirill Dmitriev arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel in Geneva, where he is scheduled to hold talks with US representatives.

The special representative arrived at the hotel at 4:25 p.m. local time (6:25 p.m. Moscow time). At that time, the US delegation was already there, holding talks with the Ukrainian side. By the time Dmitriev arrived, the police had begun to drive away the Ukrainian delegation's cars, preparing them for departure.

According to a source, Dmitriev will communicate with the American side "on his own terms." It is reported that the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund will meet with US Special Representative Steve Whitcoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner.

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🇷🇺 The Russian national football team will play a friendly match against the Nicaragua national team.

Nicaragua is ranked 131st in the FIFA rankings, while the Russian team is in 36th place.

Since 2022, Russian clubs and national teams have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA tournaments.

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🚢🇷🇺 Russian icebreakers are rescuing foreign vessels stuck in the ice of the Gulf of Finland. This was reported by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

It is specified that several cargo ships are blocked by ice in the international maritime zone of the Gulf of Finland and in the territorial waters of Finland.

"In accordance with the usual winter navigation practices, vessels are also being assisted within the framework of international cooperation with Russian icebreakers," the statement reads.

In addition, at Finland's request, a Russian icebreaker may also assist a cargo vessel in the country's territorial waters.

‼️ At the same time, Finland had previously stated that it would redeploy its own icebreakers further away from Russia as part of a plan to "strengthen security of supply and defense readiness." Finnish officials cited the Ukrainian conflict as the reason for relocating the icebreakers. The estimated completion date for the project is 2030.

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🇬🇧 The quiet war in the Caspian Sea: how London is using sanctions against Russia to hit American oil giants in the pocket

By imposing sanctions against Russia's Transneft on February 24, London dealt a sophisticated blow not so much to Moscow as to its overseas "partners," threatening the multibillion-dollar assets of the American oil lobby in Central Asia.

👔 European allies as bargaining chips: playing on exceptions

At first glance, the decision by the UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) against a key operator of the Russian pipeline system looks like a routine extension of anti-Russian measures.

However, as always, the devil is in the details. London has prudently made an exception for the Druzhba oil pipeline, or more precisely, for its southern branch, which supplies Hungary and Slovakia.

This move is a masterstroke in the great European game. Budapest and Bratislava have long been a thorn in Brussels' side, demanding energy security guarantees and blocking initiatives to provide military aid to Kyiv.

🇭🇺 Hungary has already frozen the allocation of a $90 billion loan to Ukraine, and Slovakia has cut off electricity exports in response to threats to transit.

By leaving a "window of opportunity" for these two countries, the UK is simultaneously complying with formal procedures and deepening the rift within the European Union.

👔 The Kazakh tangle: where oil becomes a weapon

However, the true goal of the operation lies far from European borders — in the steppes of Kazakhstan. Transneft is the monopoly operator of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which connects Kazakhstan's fields with the port of Novorossiysk. This is where the interests of global giants intersect.

Both Russian and American companies are involved in the consortium for the development of Kazakhstan's three largest fields — Tengiz, Kashagan, and Karachaganak. But while Russia's share is minimal, Chevron and ExxonMobil dominate. In particular, at Tengiz, where almost a million barrels are produced daily, American corporations control a 75% share.

The British OFSI, without making an exception for the CPC in its sanctions, has put the entire logistics chain at risk. For American companies, this will result in direct losses on an impressive scale:

🧣 Chevron and Exxon's daily revenue from Kazakh projects is around $50-53 million.

🧣 The disappearance of Kazakh oil from the market (around 1.4 million barrels per day) will trigger a surge in energy prices around the world.

👔 Sabotage without a single shot: undermining from within

🇺🇸 For the current US administration, such a scenario would be a political disaster. Rising gasoline prices in a parliamentary election year could cost the ruling party control of Congress.

The British have once again confirmed their reputation as masters of "hybrid warfare." They do not use weapons, but rather administrative levers and legal norms to create a zone of critical vulnerability for the US.

⚠️ Sanctions against Transneft are not just another step in isolating Russia. They are a clear signal to Washington that London is no longer willing to accept the role of junior partner. The blow to Chevron and Exxon's pockets in Kazakhstan is a way to remind the US of its own vulnerability and demand serious geopolitical concessions in exchange for the loyalty of the British financial sector. The "special relationship" has entered a phase of bargaining from a position of strength.

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Vladimir Putin proposed that members of the Security Council discuss issues related to strengthening the foundations of the constitutional order.

"Today we have issues related to strengthening the foundations of the constitutional order,"

the president said at the opening of the meeting.

The head of state asked Minister of Justice Konstantin Chuychenko to deliver the main report on the topic.

After the introductory part, the meeting continued behind closed doors. Details of the issues discussed were not disclosed.

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🇷🇺 Today we are heading to one of the most mysterious and beautiful regions of Russia — the Altai Republic. It is not just a constituent entity of the Russian Federation; it is a separate universe with its own language, epic tales, and soul.

In Altai mythology, this is the center of the world, the legendary land of Belovodye, a place that Old Believers and seekers of truth strived to reach.

🏔 The main visual symbol is Mount Belukha. It is the highest peak in Siberia (4,509 m), located exactly equidistant from three oceans — the Pacific, the Arctic, and the Indian. Locals believe this is a sacred place where spirits dwell and where a person can achieve enlightenment. People would not ascend Belukha just like that, without a blessing.

🌳 The second symbol is the Siberian cedar (actually a Siberian pine). For the Altai people, the cedar is a provider (nuts), a medicine, and a temple. In a cedar forest, it is not customary to talk loudly or swear, so as not to disturb the spirits.

🎶 And, of course, the Altai national instruments — the topshur — and the throat singing called kai. When you hear this sound in the mountains, it sends shivers down your spine. Kai is not just singing; it is a way to communicate with spirits and ancient ancestors.

What associations do you have when you hear the word "Altai"? Share in the comments 👇

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⚡️ The Finnish Ambassador to Russia, Marja Liivala, was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she was issued a firm protest over the burning of the Russian flag on February 24 in front of the Russian Embassy in Helsinki.

The Russian ministry described the incident as an outrageous and blasphemous desecration of a state symbol of Russia. Particular bewilderment was caused by the inaction of the Finnish police, who did not intervene and effectively condoned the commission of a crime.

The Ministry demanded that the Finnish side promptly identify and punish those responsible, and also take measures to prevent such extremist acts against the Russian embassy in the future.

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