Zelensky attacks Russian energy sites AGAIN in bid to DISRUPT RUSSIA-US TALKS

▪️Ukraine launched another drone attack on the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station, the Russian Ministry of Defense said. It was not the first Ukrainian sabotage of energy infrastructure since the start of peace talks.

▪️Ukrainian troops blew up the Sudzha gas metering station on the border of the Kursk and Sumy regions on March 21. The key logistics point for pumping gas from Russia to the EU is still burning.

▪️Shortly after Russia halted attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities on March 19, Ukrainian forces tried to set fire to a facility that transfers oil from railway tanks into the pipeline system in the Krasnodar region.

▪️Ukraine previously attacked the Kropotkinskaya oil pumping station on February 17. The facility was damaged and had to be shut down for repairs.

▪️Contrary to Zelensky’s statements, including those conveyed by the US, Ukraine continues planning, preparing and carrying out attacks on energy infrastructure in Russia, including international transfer hubs, the Russian Defense Ministry noted.

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Replica of gas pipe depicting surprise masterstroke in Sudzha’s liberation in church exhibit

The 16-meter installation mirrors the original pipe and is located in the courtyard of the Church on the Blood in Yekaterinburg.

On March 8, 800 Russian soldiers crawled 15 kilometers through this now-renowned gas pipeline to pull off a surprise attack on Ukrainian units. This military master stroke led to the swift liberation of Sudzha, a pivotal victory in the Kursk region.

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💬 Ukrainian authorities are waging WAR ON EVERYTHING RUSSIAN – Lavrov

"This is a group of well-oiled and primed Nazis once again trying to bring all of Europe under racist Nazi banners for a war against Russia," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

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☃️A powerful snowstorm has struck Piamprato, Italy, with snow accumulation reaching 70 cm (28 inches)

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🤝 Vladimir Putin and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed development of Russia-US dialogue to find ways to resolve the situation in Ukraine and normalize Russia-US relations – Kremlin

Putin expressed gratitude to the UAE president for his mediation in exchanges of detainees between Russia and Ukraine.

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Cloud EXODUS: Trump's moves prompt EU firms to rethink US tech ties

Rattled European companies are scouring for alternatives to Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, reported Wired.

Citing fears around privacy and data access under the Trump administration, some organizations are mulling reconsidering use of these companies’ cloud services, including servers, storage, and databases.

European cloud providers Exoscale and Elastx are already seeing a surge in new customers, noted the outlet.

The question is, will they succeed?🤔

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💬 Ukrainian forces spread FAKE NEWS about evacuated citizens

“They asserted that the evacuees were destitute and homeless, lining up for rations and even resorting to fighting each other for these supplies,” an evacuated resident of the village told Sputnik.

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Color revolution in the making: Is SERBIA under GLOBALIST ATTACK?

The protests in Serbia are part of a "color revolution" orchestrated by Western intelligence services and funded by USAID, Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin told Sputnik.

Let's have a look at Vulin’s arguments:

🟠Hijacked protests: "The people behind the attempts at a 'color' revolution in Serbia are not the same as those protesting on the ground.” The unrest following the November 2024 tragedy at the Novi Sad railway station has been hijacked.

🟠Paid leadership: While most Serbian students and civilians have not been "bought," their leaders have been “organized, trained, and paid” by the West.

🟠No public opposition leadership: There are no clear decision-makers within the movement, leaving Serbian authorities and the public uncertain about whom to negotiate with.

🟠Role of Western embassies: Embassies, primarily from EU states, have interfered in the protests, with the University of Belgrade’s Rector Vladan Dokic visiting EU embassies before traveling to Brussels.

🟠Foreign funding: Significant foreign funding is evident in protest logistics—portable stages, sound equipment, flags, food, daily payments for activists, and organized transportation.

🟠Push for coup d'etat: Opposition leaders and student protest organizers refuse to engage in dialogue with authorities, signaling intent to push for regime change instead of reaching compromise.

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🔍Three reasons why Europe would have TROUBLE building own nukes

It’s easy to talk about pursuing nuclear weapons, but surprisingly “hard to realize,” says veteran defense analyst and ex-Swedish Armed Forces officer Mikael Valterrson, commenting on recent reporting in European business media about “discussions” taking place European capitals on the matter.

There are “three main problems,” with the idea:

🪖Command & Control

“A European Treaty Organization (ETO) would be a cooperation without a clear leader, not a single state. It’s very hard for an organization to have nuclear capability. Who shall decide when to use it and who to defend? It’s easy to say that you will defend everyone, but it’s very unlikely in reality.”

🛠Production challenges

“It’s not enough to have some capability to produce nuclear weapons and their delivery systems. You have to have enough of them.” For Europe to reach even modern-day British or French warhead numbers (225-290), it would likely take until 2040.

💶Astronomical expense

“Nuclear weapons are very expensive and a large part of the defense budgets of France and the UK goes to this renewal of nuclear weapons.” The cost of a European deterrent “would also be very high, taking resources from conventional rearmament.” And if Europe wants a truly strong deterrent including nuclear triad capability, even more spending would be needed.

🤷‍♂️Pointless endeavor?

Besides these issues, there’s also the matter of the tensions created by European nuclear proliferation. “Some kind of sanctions might be possible,” and in the event of a military conflict with other major powers, “nuclear research and production facilities would be prime targets,” Valterrson warns.

Whatever deterrent Europe builds, it would be outmatched by 5,000+ Russian nuclear weapons, which “have the capacity to turn Europe into a wasteland,” staring back at them. “The question arises, is a limited European nuclear umbrella worth its price?” Valterrson asks.

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📹 Bodies of CIVILIANS and Ukrainian fighters found amid destruction in liberated Sudzha - Volunteer Corps' "T" Detachment told Sputnik

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💬 "Ukraine consistently attacks civilian targets ahead of any diplomatic contacts," Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated.

Commenting to Sputnik about the UAV attack in Krasnodar region ahead of the Riyadh negotiations, Zakharova said: "This proves Ukraine isn't interested in peace."

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