❗️Russian forces struck a gas and oil industry facility that provided for the military-industrial complex of Ukraine, as well as the infrastructure of Ukrainian military airfields in 152 districts — Russia's Defense Ministry

🇷🇺🪖More statements from the Russian MoD daily briefing:

▪️Ukrainian troops lost up to 560 militants in the Russian Tsentr Battlegroup's area of responsibility;

▪️Ukrainian losses in Russia's Zapad combat group's zone amounted to 240 soldiers;

▪️Ukrainian troops lost up to 135 fighters in the Russian Vostok Battlegroup's responsibility zone in a day;

▪️Ukrainian forces lost up to 190 soldiers and a Spartan armored personnel carrier as a result of the actions of the Russian Yug combat group;

▪️Russian air defense forces shot down 93 aircraft-type drones and a HIMARS rocket during the day.

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'All nations should be equal' - China slams US pressure on Panama

Beijing expressed regret over Panama’s withdrawal from the Belt and Road Initiative, emphasizing its respect for the country’s sovereignty and commitment to equal international relations — unlike the US, which relies on pressure and threats.

China "respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Panama" and believes that "all countries, big and small, should be equal, respect each other, and fulfill their commitments," said Assistant Foreign Minister Zhao Zhiyuan.

Zhiyuan added that the initiative had brought tangible benefits to Panama, but Washington openly interfered in its internal affairs. During his visit, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear that Trump intended to “take control of the Panama Canal,” effectively leaving Panama with no choice but to exit the Chinese project.

Panama joined China's Belt and Road Initiative in 2017 to boost infrastructure, trade, and economic growth but withdrew following US pressure, sovereignty concerns, and economic risks last week.

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Israeli forces set dozens of homes ablaze in Al-Adaissah, Southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire being in place.

While the truce holds on paper, the flames tell a different story.

On the night of November 27, 2024, after nearly 14 months of continuous escalation, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon officially took effect.

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🇩🇪 Scholz stands firm on borders — unless the US says otherwise

Greenland must be defended — against Russia and China, of course, not against the US, which merely threatened to buy, tariff, or invade it. At least, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz thinks so.

Ever the beacon of selective principles, he warns that “borders must not be changed by force,” yet somehow forgets to mention US President Donald Trump’s plans for Greenland. Speaking to the RedaktionsNetzwerk Deutschland (RND) media outlet, the chancellor said that NATO must expand its presence there — because, apparently, shipping routes pose a bigger threat than a superpower openly eyeing your territory.

But hey, Germany didn’t mind when the Nord Stream 2 pipelines mysteriously exploded - after all, it was the US that pressured Berlin to cut off Russian gas. And through it all, Scholz assures us that maintaining “good relations” with Washington is paramount. Olaf, seriously, get a grip.

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🇷🇺 Russia unveils game-changing VTOL drone with thrust vectoring

Engineers have created a cutting-edge vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone featuring a controlled thrust vectoring system, setting it apart from conventional quadcopters. Unlike traditional drones that rely on four motors, this model, developed by Azimut Corporation, operates with just one engine and a single gearbox, making it more efficient and compact.

🚀 Why is it special?

▪️It can take off and land almost anywhere, eliminating the need for airstrips.
▪️The drone can mimic the flight patterns of helicopters, rockets, and planes, offering unprecedented adaptability.
▪️With software upgrades, it could transition between flight modes to boost speed and performance.

🛠 Modular & cost-effective

One of its biggest advantages is its modular design. The drone can be quickly adapted for different tasks and most of its body is 3D-printed, making production affordable and scalable. Even on-site manufacturing is possible, allowing customers to print parts directly where needed.

📊 Key specs:

▪️Flight time: ~15 minutes (with a 3 kg payload)
▪️Range: Up to 20 km
▪️Speed: 20–40 km/h
▪️Max altitude: 2 km

This next-gen UAV could revolutionize delivery, surveillance, and tactical operations, offering a flexible, cost-efficient, and powerful alternative to traditional drones. 🚁✨

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🇨🇳🐶🤖 Festive robo-dog on patrol

A robot dog in a colorful northeastern-style jacket stole the spotlight while checking the electricity supply on a busy street in Harbin, China. Tourists couldn’t get enough of this high-tech helper.

Would you stop to take a photo? 📸👇

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THROWBACK: Russian President Vladimir Putin told Tucker Carlson in 2024 that, "The US controls all the global media, and as far as many European media are concerned, the end beneficiary in many cases are American foundations."

"The whole world understands what happened, and even American analysts speak out about that publicly."

This week, it turned out that many so-called "independent" media outlets were sponsored by USAID — but don't worry, that's not propaganda, just "supporting democracy." Nothing to see here, folks, just another happy coincidence!


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🥈 Ukrainians are second only to Syrians in terms of the number of refusals of entry into Germany.

In July-December 2024, every fifth person turned away from Germany turned out to be Ukrainian, according to local media.

Media points out that most have previously lived for a long time out of Ukraine.

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❗️Russia's Foreign Ministry sent official note to UK embassy regarding incident with Russian journalist and British diplomats - Zakharova

Russia expects that British embassy will assist Russian law enforcement agencies in investigating the incident, FM spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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🤔Slip of the tongue or accidental truth?

CNN aired a report on a terrorist’s associate — but a background graphic had other plans, renaming Osama bin Laden as "Obama bin Laden."

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📹 Woke is over in Europe, which needs its own golden age - Wilders

“We will make Europe great again,” Geert Wilders, leader of the Dutch right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) and part of the ruling coalition declared at the Patriots for Europe gathering in Madrid, echoing Trump’s promise of a golden age for America.

Wilders slammed illegal immigration, crime, and woke ideology, vowing to secure borders, expel illegal migrants, and restore sanity across Europe.

With leaders like Hungarian PM Viktor Orban and French lawmaker Marine Le Pen in attendance, the message was clear: the era of multiculturalism is over.

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📹WATCH: POV footage of Russian drones pounding Ukrainian forces during the liberation of Dzerzhinsk

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Billions spent, but can Europe’s military even move?

Despite years of effort and billions in investment, Europe's armed forces would struggle to rapidly deploy hundreds of thousands of troops, ammunition, and heavy weaponry in the event of an attack, according to German media.

A special report from the European Court of Auditors revealed that the military mobility budget was already depleted by the end of 2023, with a funding shortfall expected to persist until at least 2027.

The ongoing military hysteria, which funnels billions in taxpayer money, appears especially ironic given that Russia has repeatedly dismissed baseless claims by the US, NATO, and EU officials about Moscow's alleged plans to invade EU member states—pointing out that it is NATO that continues expanding toward Russia’s borders.

Has Europe considered that its military readiness is in such dire straits because the EU is stretching itself thin by pouring billions into Ukraine to sustain a proxy war against Russia?🤔

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From spacewalks to cyber walls: Russian science powers the future

February 8 marks the Day of Russian Science. Let's explore some of the most groundbreaking projects developed by Russian scholars across various fields and their significant global impact.

🚀Rocket & space technology

🔺 Zvezda and Zarya modules – Essential components of the International Space Station
🔺 GLONASS global navigation system – Used alongside GPS and Galileo for precise global positioning

⚛️ ☢️Nuclear power & fusion research

🔺 Akademik Lomonosov – The world's first floating nuclear power plant
🔺 Fast neutron reactors – Key to nuclear waste recycling and energy efficiency

🌐AI & cybersecurity

🔺 Kaspersky Lab – AI-driven cybersecurity software, widely used to protect global enterprises from cyber threats

🪖⚔️Military technology

🔺 Avangard, Zircon, and Kinzhal – Unrivaled hypersonic weapons, reshaping modern defense strategies
🔺 Krasukha-4 – A cutting-edge electronic warfare system, capable of disrupting enemy communication and surveillance

🌊🚢❄️Deep-sea & Arctic exploration

🔺 Mir-1 and Mir-2 submarines – Played a crucial role in Mariana Trench studies and Titanic wreck analysis
🔺 World’s largest icebreaker fleet – Essential for Arctic exploration and resource access

💊💉Medicine & biotechnology

🔺 Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine – One of the first vaccines approved worldwide during the pandemic
🔺 Perfluorocarbon artificial blood – Currently being tested globally for emergency medicine and battlefield applications

✈️Aviation & transport engineering

🔺 Tu-144 – The first supersonic passenger jet, influencing modern hypersonic research
🔺 Mi-26 – The world’s largest and most powerful transport helicopter, used globally for heavy-lift operations

🪨Advanced materials & metallurgy

🔺 VSMPO-Avisma Corporation – The world’s largest titanium supplier, used by Boeing, Airbus, and Rolls-Royce
🔺 Breakthroughs in high-temperature superconductors – Applied in medical imaging (MRI) and quantum computing

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