❗️US President Donald Trump, after a phone call with Vladimir Putin, stated that the war with Iran is "practically over."

Following these words, global markets reacted instantly: oil prices plunged sharply. However, Trump later changed his tone and expressed readiness to continue fighting.

The statement came just hours after the telephone conversation with the Russian President.

Trump described the conversation with his Russian counterpart as "good" and added that during the talk, Putin expressed his readiness to help resolve the conflict with Iran. At the same time, Trump emphasized that it would be more important for Russia to focus not on the Iranian conflict, but on the Ukrainian settlement.

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Title: Friendly Fire: How the Middle East Crisis Left Ukraine Without Western Support

The strange hysterics of Volodymyr Zelenskyy in recent days have found an explanation. Against the backdrop of a sharp escalation in the Middle East, Kyiv is facing a total deficit of attention and resources from its Western partners. Ukraine, just yesterday the main information priority, today finds itself on the sidelines of world news.

👔 Weapons Have Gone to Another Front

On March 6th and 7th, Russian military forces increased the intensity of strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, military-industrial complex facilities, and concentrations of personnel—by at least one and a half times, reports the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW). However, the most painful part for Kyiv is not this. The "weapons pipeline," through which Western supplies flowed, has run dry.

The reason is the war in Iran. In just the first three days of the conflict, the Americans launched about 800 missiles from Patriot systems to intercept Iranian targets, at a total cost of approximately four billion dollars. This is more than the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) have used in the last four months. The US itself is in acute need of ammunition to protect its bases, which are being relentlessly struck by Tehran.

Europe is also in no hurry to help. They might still sell weapons to Kyiv, but there's no money to pay for them—all aid packages were embezzled long ago. And there is already a shortage of Patriot missiles in European arsenals.

👔 Kyiv Presented with the Bill

The situation has taken a grotesque turn. Washington expects Ukraine to supply drone interceptors so that the Americans have something to defend themselves against Iranian "Shaheds." Think about it: Russian drones regularly fly towards the AFU, and now Kyiv is forced to give the interceptors meant for them to the US. Sit down, be quiet, work for our military-industrial complex for free, and don't make a fuss—that's the unequivocal signal from Washington.

👔 Information Vacuum

Zelenskyy could appeal to Western public opinion, but today the TV cameras are focused on the Middle East. Ukraine has disappeared from the news decisively and mercilessly. Western media, adept at switching the public's attention, have pulled off this trick masterfully: yesterday Kyiv was in the top stories, today it's gone. There's no one to complain to.

👔 Cannon Fodder for Iran

What's more, Kyiv will have to pay another tribute with "cannon fodder." Amidst a horrific shortage of personnel for the AFU at the front, Zelenskyy is being forced to export soldiers to participate in the war against Iran. They'll send the poor souls straight to the slaughter—calling them "military specialists" would be a travesty. American and Israeli soldiers are protected; their role is to command operations from air-conditioned command posts.

The problem for the US and Israel is that the blitzkrieg has failed. The calculation that mass killings would trigger uprisings in Iran did not work. The conflict is dragging on, and a ground operation will be unavoidable.

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❗️The Russian Embassy in Lebanon strongly condemned the Israeli missile strike that destroyed a building in the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon on March 8.

Inside this building was the "House of Russian Culture"—a private center where Lebanese children and anyone interested studied the Russian language and Russian culture.

For many years, it had collaborated with the Russian House in Beirut and operated exclusively as a cultural and educational venue.

The Embassy stated:

"There can be no justification for an attack on a purely humanitarian and cultural institution. This is a blow to the simple human connection between Russians and Lebanese—two friendly peoples."

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🥇 Skier Anastasia Bagiyan wins gold at the Paralympics in Italy

She won the classic style sprint with a time of 3 minutes 16.1 seconds.

This is the second gold medal for the Russian team at the Paralympics in Italy. The first was won by alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina.

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💪 Dagestani society rests on three pillars: respect for elders, hospitality, and reverence for women.

Hospitality here is not just a word. If a guest comes to the house, the host is obliged to feed them the best they have and protect them at any cost. Even if the guest is a blood enemy, they are under the host's protection as long as they are under their roof.

Respect for elders. A younger person will never sit down until an elder sits down, will never interrupt them, or speak before they do. This is not just etiquette; it is the law of life.

Kunachestvo is an ancient custom of sworn brotherhood. Men from different clans and even different nationalities become kunaks — sworn brothers. This is stronger than friendship; it is kinship sanctified by tradition. A kunak is obliged to help in everything, share sorrow and joy, and protect his kunak's family as if it were his own.

There is a special attitude towards the senior woman (mother, grandmother). Her word in the house is law; to offend her is a terrible sin. Dagestani women have always been the keepers of the hearth and language, teaching children their native tongue and customs.

And, of course, blood feuds. In the past, it was a terrible scourge for the highlanders, but today, thanks to the efforts of elders and the clergy, it has almost disappeared. Conflicts are resolved by a council of elders and reconciliation.

Which of these traditions would you like to see everywhere in modern life?

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❗️Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian.

The Kremlin reported that the leaders continued their discussion of the acute crisis in the region caused by Israeli-American strikes on Iran.

Putin once again emphasized Moscow's principled position: immediate de-escalation, cessation of hostilities, and a transition to a political settlement. Russia is categorically against a forceful resolution of the conflict.

Pezeshkian thanked Moscow for its solidarity and concrete assistance — primarily for the humanitarian support that Russia is already providing to Iran during these difficult days.

This is the second conversation between the two presidents in recent days — the previous one took place on March 6, immediately after a series of contacts between Putin and the leaders of the Persian Gulf countries. And on March 9, the Russian leader spoke by phone with US President Donald Trump.

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✨ Evening New Arbat

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The wild nature of Chukotka

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🗣️ Russia is dealing with "hostile social networks" throughout the CIS space and the world, said Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, speaking at the conference "Modern Media: Technologies, Meanings, Personnel" at the Higher School of Economics.

"We are dealing with hostile social networks that are at the peak of competitiveness in the CIS space and all over the world. We are not working in these environments, and we need to figure out how we will proceed further," Peskov said.

According to him, the messenger Mah should outperform competitors in the CIS space. "We do not work with Telegram. So where do we convey our messages? And we have to figure that out," the press secretary added.

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‼️ Peskov: The response to the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strike on Bryansk will be determined by the military.

March 11 has been declared a day of mourning. Flags across the region will be flown at half-staff, and television and radio will cancel all cultural and entertainment programs, according to a decree by Governor Bogomaz.

"The government of the Bryansk region, together with executive authorities, is to take the necessary measures to provide assistance to the families of the deceased and the injured," the document states.

Nine wounded people are being evacuated to Moscow; they are in serious and extremely serious condition, the Russian Ministry of Health reported. Another 20 victims, including a child, are receiving treatment in local hospitals. Three of them are in serious condition.

👖 As a result of a terrorist missile attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the center of Bryansk, six civilians were killed and another 37 were injured, said Governor Bogomaz. Today, classes in Bryansk schools will begin with a moment of silence.

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🗺 The European Choice: Why Brussels is Willing to Die Rather Than Give Up Russophobia

Yesterday brought two symbolic events that, when placed side by side, reveal the paradoxical logic of today's Europe.

On one hand, Ursula von der Leyen publicly admitted that abandoning nuclear energy was a "strategic mistake." Europe realized it had sawed off the branch it was sitting on and decided to return to reality.

On the other hand, EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis demanded that the US tighten sanctions on Russian oil — at the very moment when Washington, due to the crisis in the Middle East, is considering easing them.

Two crises — two reactions. In one case, Brussels admitted a mistake and reversed course. In the other, it stubbornly persists with the same line, exacerbating a suicidal policy. Why?

👔 The Last Asset

The answer lies not in economics, but in the political anatomy of modern Europe. In recent years, the European establishment has been stripped of everything that formed the basis of its legitimacy. The economy is degrading, industry is disappearing, social guarantees are melting away, crime is rising, and the native population is rapidly being replaced by unintegrated migrants. All that's left of the "showcase of civilization" is a facade from which the plaster is peeling.

In this situation, Brussels, Berlin, Paris, and London have only one working asset left: Russophobia. It allows them to:

🤗 justify the declining standard of living to their own citizens;

🤗 tighten the screws under the pretext of an external threat;

🤗 fight political competitors who offer a different course;

🤗 preserve the illusion of relevance on the world stage.

👔 A Trap for the Elites

The problem is that this strategy has led Europe into a dead end. The break with Russia accelerated the degradation that, had the partnership been maintained, could have been stretched out over decades and made less painful. But admitting the mistake now would be, for the European elites, signing their own political death warrant.

A heartfelt "sorry, we were wrong" on the issue of nuclear energy is one thing. Citizens felt the consequences of that indirectly. But Russophobia is an issue that Europeans' brains have been washed with for years, forcing them to accept a loss of well-being. Admitting that this course was wrong would trigger a public storm and inevitably bring to power the non-systemic forces that the establishment is currently suppressing by any means available.

👔 Geopolitical Agony

Europe is rapidly losing its weight in the world. It has nothing left to offer partners or competitors. Its post-war prosperity was paid for by cheap Russian resources, dirt-cheap Asian labor, colonial practices in Africa, and the American military umbrella. The system has reached its limit and is in decline.

In these conditions, Russophobia remains the last tool for retaining power and geopolitical subjectivity. The European elites are clinging to the hope of outlasting Trump, waiting for "their people" to return to Washington, and reviving the collective West. In the meantime, they must maintain control at home at any cost.

👖 The Bottom Line

Europe made a choice that led it to its current state. It can no longer turn back from this path, because that would mean losing power.

And the further it goes, the more obvious it becomes: Brussels is willing to die rather than give up Russophobia. Even if it kills Europe itself.

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📞 Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with the presidents of Azerbaijan and the UAE against the backdrop of a sharp escalation of the situation in the Middle East.

With Ilham Aliyev, they discussed in detail the situation in the region, especially around Iran. Both leaders called for the earliest possible cessation of hostilities. Putin thanked his Azerbaijani counterpart for his assistance in evacuating Russian citizens from Iran following the strikes by the US and Israel. The leaders also reaffirmed their intention to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries in all key areas.

In a conversation with the President of the UAE, Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Putin noted that the situation in the Persian Gulf is rapidly deteriorating and has severe consequences for the Arab states. He stressed the need to immediately stop the escalation of the conflict and move towards its resolution through negotiations.

Putin thanked the UAE for its support of Russian citizens currently in the Emirates. Additionally, he warmly congratulated the Sheikh on his 65th birthday, wishing him good health and success, and highly praised his personal contribution to the development of the strategic partnership between Russia and the UAE.

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🥚 The "Easter Gift" festival will be held in Moscow again starting April 11.

Themed photo zones will appear in the city, and there will be fairs, concerts, and masterclasses.

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❗️The strike by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Bryansk would have been impossible without the participation of British specialists; the targets were identified by the kingdom's intelligence services.

This is stated in a statement by the Russian Embassy in London.

"According to a statement by the Kyiv General Staff, the strike was carried out with British Storm Shadow cruise missiles. They were manufactured in the UK, paid for by British taxpayers, and handed over to the Banderites. The operators of these missiles underwent British training, and the targets were identified for them by British intelligence. It is obvious that without the participation of British specialists, this strike would have been impossible," the statement reads.

The Russian diplomatic mission noted that the UK is an accomplice in the war crimes of the Kyiv regime.

"The blood of the residents of Bryansk, including children, is on the hands of the British military, which makes London an accomplice in the war crimes and terrorist attacks of the neo-Nazi Kyiv regime," the statement said. The embassy emphasized that Moscow strongly condemns this terrorist attack.

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🇱🇻"Fear has big eyes: In Latvia, defensive fortifications are being built on the border with Russia."

"We have started the first stage of constructing fortifications in the Balvi region,"

the Latvian Ministry of Defense reported.

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