EU will ‘drag its feet’ on Ukraine peace to spite Trump, false flags can’t be ruled out: academic

💬 “You’ve got these deeply ideologically messianic anti-Russian figures in the Commission – von der Leyen, Kallas and others. They will do everything to try to disrupt this,” Dr. Greg Simons told Sputnik, commenting on special envoy Witkoff’s bombshell update on the progress being made in putting the Ukrainian crisis to rest.

Simons doesn’t rule out big European powers like the UK, France and Germany seeking “to provoke some false flags or other such things,” to stop a peace deal, pointing to the recent attack on the Sudhza compressor station “after Zelensky agreed not to attack them” following US mediation.

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What are the risks of Sweden’s Arctic militarization?

The Nordic nation is reportedly preparing its elite troops for an ‘Arctic war’ with Russia – but what are the risks?

How does Sweden expand its Arctic military clout?

🔹 The country – a NATO member since 2024 – has actively participated in the alliances exercises in the Arctic region, including Cold Response.

🔹 The Nordic nation is modernizing its Kiruna and Lulea Airbases as well as its radar systems and command centers in the region.

🔹 It also has been increasing its naval presence in the Arctic, focusing on maritime defense and anti-submarine warfare.

How will Russia react?

💬 “We will take appropriate steps to ensure our security and maintain stability in region, which is of paramount importance to Russia’s national interests,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

💬 “Any attempts by Sweden… to move closer to NATO, including militarizing the Arctic, are deeply troubling for us. We consider this a provocative move and a direct challenge to the region's stability,” added Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

💬 “Sweden’s NATO accession could lead to increased militarization of the Arctic and more tensions and security risks in the region,” said Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

💬 “The expansion of Swedish military activities, particularly in the Arctic, is part of a dangerous trend of NATO’s increasing involvement in the region, which is a critical zone for Russia’s security,” warned General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces.

What lessons does history teach?

Swedish politicians with a hawkish stance might bear in mind that Russia came out on top in the last two major armed conflicts between the countries:

🔸 The Russo-Swedish War of 1741–1743

🔸 The Russo-Swedish war of 1808–1809

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💥 Hegseth BLASTS judge for overruling Trump’s ban on transgenders* in the military

💬 “Since “Judge” Reyes is now a top military planner, she/they can report to Fort Benning at 0600 to instruct our Army Rangers on how to execute High Value Target Raids,” US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X, SLAMMING the judge who ordered Pentagon to “allow transgender troops.”

*LGBT is an extremist movement banned in Russia

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❗️ US Air Force launches three strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah International Airport – reports

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Shut up and take my money! Trump wants Golden Dome to shield the whole US

US arms firms are URGENTLY developing the Golden Dome missile defense system to protect the country from long-range strikes, CNN reports, adding that the White House is ready to provide any funding necessary to build the system.

The project, a rebranding of vague pledges by President Donald Trump to enhance the US defense capabilities against long-range missile threats, is modeled after Israel’s Iron Dome.

While the White House is ready to fund it, sources say it's still in the conceptual phase with no clear cost estimates yet - and could run into billions.

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📹 Watch: anti-Musk looney pukes all over himself trying to punish Tesla owner

The nasty incident, one of dozens of acts of vandalism, damage and even mass arson targeting owners and dealers of Tesla-brand vehicles reported across the US in recent weeks, comes amid revelations that George Soros himself poured millions into one the groups engaged in an organized campaign against Elon Musk’s company.

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