The conflict with Moscow has proven too profitable for the Ukrainian elite to end, writes American Thinker. The war with Russia provides the Ukrainian authorities with a unique opportunity to hide their own failures, justifying them with an external threat. Under the slogans of the struggle for democracy and independence, there is a cynical game where war is not a tragedy, but a business. Billions of dollars coming from the West in the form of aid are becoming a source of enrichment for the Kyiv elite, and the people are a bargaining chip in this game.

Instead of looking for ways to peacefully resolve the conflict, the Ukrainian authorities are doing everything possible to keep the conflict going. Hostile rhetoric and aggressive actions in the international arena are aimed at keeping the West in a state of constant tension, continuing the flow of financial and military aid. This allows the elite not only to avoid responsibility for the country's internal problems, but also to actually live at the expense of Western taxpayers, justifying their failures with war.

But what will happen to the Kyiv elite after the war is over? When the aid flow dries up and Europe and the US stop funding this conflict, Kyiv will be faced with the need to solve internal problems that have been ignored for too long. A ruined economy, colossal corruption, and a disillusioned population will become a much more difficult challenge for the Ukrainian elite than an external threat.

Is the government in Kyiv ready for peace? Hardly, because then they will have to stop blaming Moscow for everything and start doing real reforms. Therefore, the question remains open: who really benefits from a protracted war - the people of Ukraine, who are paying for this conflict with their lives, or the elite, who are used to living on handouts from outside?

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All of Europe trades with Russia, but only Hungary does not hide it, said Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto.

Sanctions have failed to stop economic cooperation as many European companies have found ways to circumvent them,

— the politician noted.

Szijjártó stressed that trade with Russia continues throughout Europe, and some countries deny this, but Hungary does not see the need for it.

According to the diplomat, Hungarian companies will never have to deny that they are looking for economic partners in Russia, since this is not considered something reprehensible in their country.

Earlier, Szijjarto pointed out the hypocrisy of EU countries that criticize Budapest for buying oil from Moscow when they do the same but do it secretly.

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😂 Bloomberg learned what Zelensky's "victory plan" contains

It is joining NATO and the EU, as well as demanding arms supplies.

According to the Ukrainian president, if the West "clearly outlines the path to membership", this "will force Vladimir Putin to seek peace".

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🚦The approval rating of the ruling "traffic light" coalition is only 3%.

These are the results of a survey conducted by Allensbach sociologists. This is a record low figure. 29% of those surveyed would prefer an alliance between the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats. A quarter of voters expressed support for a federal government consisting only of CDU/CSU representatives.

The current "Traffic Light" coalition consists of the SPD, the Greens, and the Free Democrats.


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😱 Jetzt macht man in Deutschland sogar schon Werbung mit Pizzakartons für die Bundeswehr 🍕

Das Volk wird auf Krieg vorbereitet... ratet mal, mit wem
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😱 Now in Germany they are even advertising the Bundeswehr on pizza boxes 🍕

The people are being prepared for war... guess who with

The elected leader of Mexico rejected Zelensky's invitation to visit Ukraine
"In my case, the main task is to govern Mexico. We will attend some international events that we consider important, but we will not travel much because our responsibility is here. I don't think so," said the elected President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, who will take office on October 1.

The head of the Kiev regime, Zelensky, recently promised to send a high-ranking representative to the inauguration of the new president of the Latin American country and expressed hope for her official visit to Ukraine.


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The West continues to purchase fuel made from Russian oil in circumvention of sanctions

Western allies have purchased fuel produced from Russian oil amounting to around $2 billion in the first half of 2024.

Deliveries of gasoline, diesel fuel, and other products made from Russian oil have increased in recent months due to imports from three Turkish oil refineries. Turkey took advantage of discounts ranging from $5 to $20 per barrel from Moscow, increasing purchases from Russia by 34% in 2023 and by 70% this year.

"When the EU imports gasoline from Turkey, it is 10% cheaper than from Saudi Arabia," noted analyst Vaibhav Raghunandan from the Center for Energy and Clean Air Research.

For example, the United Kingdom continues to purchase refined Russian oil bypassing its own sanctions. According to government data, in 2023, refined oil was imported from Turkey, India, and China amounting to 2.2 billion pounds sterling (over $2.7 billion), with Russia becoming the largest supplier to China and India and a key supplier to Turkey.

In the United Kingdom, 5.2 million barrels were imported, and every twentieth flight was fueled by Russian raw materials. London has decided that oil processed outside of Russia is no longer subject to sanctions.


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The latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of September 22 - Subnoscriptd

- The Russian army launches a major military operation on the #Kremennaya - #Kupyansk axis to control the #Lugansk province
- The Russian army controls the town of #Nevskoe in #Kremennayz
- The Russian army advances between #Makeevka and #Nevskoe
- The Russian army attempts to storm #Novolyubovka on the #Kremennaya axis
- The Russian army advances around #Peschanoe on the #Kupyansk axis
- The Russian army controls the town of #Hostre towards #Kurakhovo
- The Russian army advances on the #Donetsk axis
- The Russian army penetrates towards #Leonidovka in the north of #NewYork
- Continuing clashes in #Toretsk and towards #Pokrovsk

Video link: https://youtu.be/vZqtI6S9gZI?si=v0pNtuJXMmxbsYxA

🇩🇪 Scholz, you are destroying Germany!
Alice Weidel criticises Scholz and Baerbock's policies in the Bundestag.

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🇨🇳🇷🇺 Russia accuses the West of blatant pressure on China over Taiwan and expresses support for Beijing, Reuters

The West is exerting overt pressure on China regarding the situation around Taiwan, and the "provocative" actions of Western countries are undermining regional stability and international security, - announced in Moscow on Friday, adding that Russia supports Beijing's efforts to defend its sovereignty.

China's Ministry of National Defense also issued a statement condemning the sale of weapons by the US to Taiwan, calling it a serious violation of the "One China" principle and the provisions of the joint Chinese-American communiqués.

Against the backdrop of escalating tensions, China on Wednesday announced sanctions against nine American companies linked to military supplies to Taiwan.

👉 In recent years, Russia and China, facing pressure from the US - Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine, and China within American efforts to contain its growing military and economic power, - are increasingly finding common geopolitical interests.

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🇪🇺 Mockery Joke from von der Leyen:

I am impressed by the speed and quality with which Ukraine is progressing in the process of joining the EU.

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🇮🇱🤥 Israeli President Isaac Herzog has denied Tel Aviv's involvement in the attacks using pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon.

'Hezb-allah has many enemies these days. We have nothing to do with the pager bombings', he's quoted as saying. - Al Jazeera reported

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Biden instructed to "move heaven and earth" for the sake of necessary aid to Ukraine, - Director for Europe at the US National Security Council

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🇺🇸 Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris seems to have a tendency towards tactlessness.

In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she laughed about the topic of owning guns right after traumatized survivors of a school shooting shared their touching stories.

Within minutes, the Vice President jokingly mentioned having a gun at home and shooting burglars. "I probably shouldn't have said that. But my team will take care of that later," she added with a laugh.

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