❗️The Caspian Pipeline Consortium’s Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, through which oil is transported to the US market, was significantly damaged in yesterday's Ukrainian drone attack said Russian oil company Transneft which runs the pipeline.

Seven UAVs were used in the strike, armed with explosives and metal shrapnel designed to increase the destructive impact.

The damage will take approximately one-and-a-half to two months to repair, potentially leading to a reduction in oil transit from Kazakhstan by around 30%.

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⏰60 minutes to decide: Zelensky faces US pressure over resources

The US gave Volodymyr Zelensky ONE HOUR to consider an agreement that would transfer Ukraine's mineral resources to the US, according to The Economist.

Last week, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Kiev and handed Zelensky a financial agreement that the Ukrainian president reportedly refused to sign. Additionally, Zelensky declined US Vice President JD Vance’s proposal to grant the US access to Ukraine’s mineral resources. Zelensky had hoped to discuss financial support with Bessent, but instead, he was unexpectedly presented with a memorandum.

On February 3, President Donald Trump stated that the US expects guarantees from Ukraine for rare earth metal supplies in exchange for financial and military assistance. The following day, The Financial Times reported that Zelensky had considered giving the US access to these resources, while also expressing readiness to allow US investment in Ukrainian mining.

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🔍Weather control powers? NBC bizarrely BLAMES TRUMP for Canadian plane crash

NBC’s Tom Costello claimed that the Delta plane could have flipped and crash-landed upside down at Toronto's airport on Monday due to FAA staffing cuts made by Donald Trump.

Although the pundit later contradicted his own statement, a flood of comments on X wasn’t quick to let him off the hook.

Tongue-in-cheek speculations ranged from Trump’s ability to flip planes to even... controlling the weather.

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📹UAE president sizes up Russian T-90MS tank at IDEX-2025

Uralvagonzavod’s advanced tank was unveiled for the first time at the prestigious exhibition in Abu Dhabi, with the esteemed Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan personally observing its capabilities.

This tank has been forged in the crucible of true combat and stands in stark contrast to the version Russia displayed at IDEX-2015.

This latest iteration boasts significant upgrades across all systems, including enhanced multi-layered protection against RPGs, anti-tank guided missiles, and today’s ever-present FPV drones. This model also features state-of-the-art fire control systems, optics, interfaces, and a broad range of munitions.

The T-90MS was presented outfitted with anti-drone netting.


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