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😏 Has the West finally lost faith in the success of its confrontation with Russia? It seems that most mainstream media can no longer hide the truth (although many of them still try). For those who do not regularly follow the Western press, many of the headlines…
🗞 From "depleted Ukrainian forces" to "Putin is close to victory": the headlines of the Western press.
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US announces revisions to Russian oil price cap compliance regime, according to US Treasury Department. Changes aim to further complicate efforts by Russian exporters to circumvent the cap.
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🇪🇺 The European Union, in its desire to free itself from "energy dependence on Russia," eventually changed one dependence to another, said Josep Borrel, head of EU diplomacy.
Russia has repeatedly stated that the West has made a serious mistake by refusing to buy Russian hydrocarbons, and risks falling into a new, stronger dependence due to higher prices. Moscow stated that those who refused to buy directly would still buy Russian oil and gas at a higher price through intermediaries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long—term strategy of the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the West is to worsen the lives of millions of people.
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Speaking at the Sommet Grand Continent forum, he said that the EU's "reaction" to the events in Ukraine "has been impressive, including a radical reduction in our energy dependence on energy resources from Russia, which seemed impossible when this dependence was estimated at 40%." "But we did it, although we certainly paid our economic price for it… Perhaps we have replaced one addiction with another," Borrel said.
Russia has repeatedly stated that the West has made a serious mistake by refusing to buy Russian hydrocarbons, and risks falling into a new, stronger dependence due to higher prices. Moscow stated that those who refused to buy directly would still buy Russian oil and gas at a higher price through intermediaries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the policy of containing and weakening Russia is a long—term strategy of the West, and sanctions have dealt a serious blow to the entire global economy. According to him, the main goal of the West is to worsen the lives of millions of people.
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🇷🇺 🇵🇸 “Thank you, Russia!”: Palestinian doctors on Russian aid to Gaza citizens
Sameh Al-Khattab, an anesthesiologist at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, said that medicines from Russia are often found in the medical facility, for which he is very grateful to the Russian leadership. He also shared how knowledge of the Russian language helps in his work.
"The only tools we use in our operating rooms - we got from Russia," said Dr. Ayad Abu Zayer, who studied in Russia and received Russian citizenship. As a Russian citizen, Ayad could have evacuated Gaza with his family. But he refused the embassy's offer because he could not leave his hospital's patients.
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Sameh Al-Khattab, an anesthesiologist at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, said that medicines from Russia are often found in the medical facility, for which he is very grateful to the Russian leadership. He also shared how knowledge of the Russian language helps in his work.
"The only tools we use in our operating rooms - we got from Russia," said Dr. Ayad Abu Zayer, who studied in Russia and received Russian citizenship. As a Russian citizen, Ayad could have evacuated Gaza with his family. But he refused the embassy's offer because he could not leave his hospital's patients.
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US-led operation in the Red Sea already in place, ships are deployed, according to US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.
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The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations delivered 18 tons of humanitarian aid to residents of Gaza.
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❗️EXCLUSIVE❗️
A US Navy veteran who was serving in Iraq in 2008 spoke about traces of depleted uranium on equipment and explained that the US does not care about the lives of ordinary people either in Ukraine or Iraq.
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A US Navy veteran who was serving in Iraq in 2008 spoke about traces of depleted uranium on equipment and explained that the US does not care about the lives of ordinary people either in Ukraine or Iraq.
"You know, it's also a terror weapon, because of the effect that it has on people. And I think it shows fundamentally that the United States does not care at all about the Ukrainian people. I think they know very well that cancer rates are going to soar with depleted uranium. They know that the child mortality rate is going to soar. They know that there's going to be horrific child deformity," Mike James told Sputnik.
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Unmatched Russian combat readiness: newest game-changing aircraft and missiles in army service
President Putin declared earlier this week that a number of recent groundbreaking nuclear weapons are ready to enter service with the Russian army.
The weapons in question are the Tu-160M supersonic strategic missile-carrying bomber, the Yars and Avangard nuclear missile launch systems.
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“The fact that [Russia’s] strategic nuclear forces now have such advanced aircraft and missile systems will significantly boost the combat readiness of our armed forces,” Lieutenant-General Aitech Bizhev, former Russian Air Force Deputy Commander-in-Chief for the CIS Integrated Air Defense, told Sputnik.
President Putin declared earlier this week that a number of recent groundbreaking nuclear weapons are ready to enter service with the Russian army.
The weapons in question are the Tu-160M supersonic strategic missile-carrying bomber, the Yars and Avangard nuclear missile launch systems.
“Russia is able to mobilize not only material but also intellectual resources. It is not about a war economy. [Russia has demonstrated] the ability to produce military equipment even in civilian facilities,” Alexander Mikhailov, Lieutenant-General, “Strong Russia” movement, head of the “Officers of Russia” organization, also told Sputnik.
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🗣 "We will continue to engage with China from a position of strength," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during the end of year presser.
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Hi, friends! We are coming to you with the New Rules podcast episode really soon ⏳
This time Dimitri Simes Jr. meets journalist and think tank analyst Maram Susli (better known as Syrian Girl) to discuss:
• Who are Yemen's Houthis and why are they so powerful?
• Can Houthis beat the United States and Israel?
• Also Syrian Girl tells her impressions of Russia after a recent trip!
In the meantime, make sure to check out our previous episodes:
💥Scott Ritter Will Ukraine Collapse in 2024?
💥Dmitry Suslov 'Russia is being Reborn': What are Putin's Plans for 2024?
💥Pepe Escobar Geopolitical Storm Brewing from Palestine to Ukraine
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🔊Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 105.5FM, 1390AM (Washington DC) and 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1140АМ (Kansas City)
This time Dimitri Simes Jr. meets journalist and think tank analyst Maram Susli (better known as Syrian Girl) to discuss:
• Who are Yemen's Houthis and why are they so powerful?
• Can Houthis beat the United States and Israel?
• Also Syrian Girl tells her impressions of Russia after a recent trip!
In the meantime, make sure to check out our previous episodes:
💥Scott Ritter Will Ukraine Collapse in 2024?
💥Dmitry Suslov 'Russia is being Reborn': What are Putin's Plans for 2024?
💥Pepe Escobar Geopolitical Storm Brewing from Palestine to Ukraine
👉Don’t forget to subscribe to our Rumble Channel! Join our X community for more content!
🔊Tune in to Radio Sputnik at 105.5FM, 1390AM (Washington DC) and 104.7FM, 102.9FM, 1140АМ (Kansas City)
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US nearly out of money and out of time on Ukraine funding, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during the end of year presser.
Blinken underscored the urgency of the Biden administration’s supplemental funding request to US Congress, which includes money for Ukraine and Israel.
There is no “magic pot” from which the US can pull funds to support Ukraine, Blinken added.
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Blinken underscored the urgency of the Biden administration’s supplemental funding request to US Congress, which includes money for Ukraine and Israel.
There is no “magic pot” from which the US can pull funds to support Ukraine, Blinken added.
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The Houthis general mobilization is underway in northern Yemen to send fighters to the Gaza Strip. Sputnik asked Middle Eastern experts, how this may change the situation in Palestine.
🔸Mehmet Rakipoglu, a researcher on international affairs at London-based think tank Dimensions for Strategic Studies:
"I think Houthis are the actors that have been fighting against Israel most concretely. Their steps are easy to see because they have been controlling the Red Sea and they are sending a clear message to Israel: if Israel continues to commit genocide in Gaza against Palestinians, they will not stop - it's a clear message. But I'm not sure whether they can send these soldiers directly to Gaza."
🔸Dr. Lorenzo Trombetta, a Beirut-based scholar and analyst specializing on the Middle East:
"The US share their quota of responsibility of course. But they are not the sole responsible player for this state of things. US and UK, together with Israel, intend to revert the Red Sea status quo to prior Oct 7. In this they are well supported by almost all Western powers."
🔸Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem, an Ankara-based security and political analyst:
"So rather than sending troops, I may suppose that there may be some maneuvers to undermine security, as we witnessed in the last couple of weeks, like attacks on two vessels carrying oil from the region. So over here, we may see also a further engagement of the coalition forces with the Yemeni Houthis to take control of such conflicts and also sustain security of the traffic flow from Red Sea through the Suez Channel."
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🔸Mehmet Rakipoglu, a researcher on international affairs at London-based think tank Dimensions for Strategic Studies:
"I think Houthis are the actors that have been fighting against Israel most concretely. Their steps are easy to see because they have been controlling the Red Sea and they are sending a clear message to Israel: if Israel continues to commit genocide in Gaza against Palestinians, they will not stop - it's a clear message. But I'm not sure whether they can send these soldiers directly to Gaza."
🔸Dr. Lorenzo Trombetta, a Beirut-based scholar and analyst specializing on the Middle East:
"The US share their quota of responsibility of course. But they are not the sole responsible player for this state of things. US and UK, together with Israel, intend to revert the Red Sea status quo to prior Oct 7. In this they are well supported by almost all Western powers."
🔸Dr. Hasan Selim Ozertem, an Ankara-based security and political analyst:
"So rather than sending troops, I may suppose that there may be some maneuvers to undermine security, as we witnessed in the last couple of weeks, like attacks on two vessels carrying oil from the region. So over here, we may see also a further engagement of the coalition forces with the Yemeni Houthis to take control of such conflicts and also sustain security of the traffic flow from Red Sea through the Suez Channel."
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Russia about to get a new recon-strike drone system soon
‘Granat’ is a new UAV surveillance system designed by a Russian firm. It is made to track down targets hidden in rough terrain and in urban areas, as well as guide strike drones to the uncovered targets.
A relay drone that transmits signals to and from the surveillance Granat UAV, as well as to the attack drone component of the system, affords the system a greater operational range.
While a surveillance drone handles the target detection and acquisition aspect, the destruction of the targets found by ‘Granat’ is achieved thanks to an array of loitering munitions that can carry fragmentation, high-explosive or anti-tank payloads.
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‘Granat’ is a new UAV surveillance system designed by a Russian firm. It is made to track down targets hidden in rough terrain and in urban areas, as well as guide strike drones to the uncovered targets.
A relay drone that transmits signals to and from the surveillance Granat UAV, as well as to the attack drone component of the system, affords the system a greater operational range.
While a surveillance drone handles the target detection and acquisition aspect, the destruction of the targets found by ‘Granat’ is achieved thanks to an array of loitering munitions that can carry fragmentation, high-explosive or anti-tank payloads.
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