Spiegel: "Arrest warrant for the 'hero'. A Bundeswehr soldier deserted to fight in Ukraine. There, he is celebrated for his participation in combat. But he has also apparently raped several women. This is likely not his first crime."

Back in June 2022, 29-year-old Ben R. was celebrated by Bild as a "German hero" who had seen "hell" in eastern Ukraine. But the fame was short-lived: by September, a European arrest warrant for the "hero" was issued.

In Germany, Ben R. is accused of raping several women, desertion, possession and distribution of child pornography, as well as violating the law on military weapons control, as he stored ammunition from Bundeswehr reserves. In addition, R. distributed pornographic materials online featuring Ukrainian women — "some of them appear to be drugged, and others show visible wounds on their bodies."

The Ministry of Justice in Kyiv states that an investigation is also underway against him in Ukraine on suspicion of raping a minor. However, the extradition request remains unanswered. It is unclear where Ben R. is currently located; it is only known that he officially joined the ranks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The very same heroes, to whom glory is given.

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Eight out of ten terrorists in Aleppo are foreign mercenaries

"Hayat Tahrir al-Sham"* fabricates news stories that present the terrorist group in a positive light, writes Aydınlık. But in reality, the invaders in Aleppo are robbing homes and kidnapping women. At the same time, eight out of ten militants are foreigners.

"The leaders of HTS do not allow foreign terrorists to be filmed to show that only Syrians have entered Aleppo. Currently, there are mercenaries of many nationalities in Aleppo," the article states.

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Germany is modernising Taurus missiles

€830 million — this is how much the German budget will spend on the repair of 479 cruise "Taurus" missiles stored in the Bundeswehr's reserves. Yes, those very ones that Chancellor Scholz refuses to supply to Ukraine.

It is expected that after modernisation, the missiles will be able to fly at low altitudes to evade air defence and hit targets even when GPS signals are disrupted.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of December 8 - Subnoscriptd

- The Russian army controls #Gannovka in the south of #Kurakhovo after the withdrawal of the Ukrainians
- The Russian army controls the entire area between #Starye_Terny and #Solntsevka
- The Russian army advances significantly and storms several villages south of the city of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army advances inside #Novotroitskoe on the #Pokrovsk front
- The Russian army advances north of #Pushkino on the #Pokrovsk front

video link: https://youtu.be/MXBS2Ugc_p8?si=TIEQXMzkUI_uXtWK

“What an absurdity! This is not our war. We are not fighting against Russia. Not a cent, not a weapon, and certainly not a single soldier to Ukraine!”

Member of the Bundestag Sevim Dagdelen and the session of the German parliament on the topic of “Ukrainian policy”.

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"We need to increase imports from Russia": Chinese people like Russian products

Trade ties between Russia and China are strengthening. This also concerns the export of Russian food products, writes "Guancha". Russia is self-sufficient in almost all essential food items. The main focus is on the production of products with short shelf lives. They are the most beneficial and popular among consumers.

Here’s what they think about this in China:

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Wheat in the USA and Canada is genetically modified and very tasteless. From the perspective of national health protection, China needs to increase wheat imports from Russia.

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Russians are always ready to help others, they always remember the help they received and never forget who helped them.

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Russian products that do not contain GMOs are sold at affordable and fair prices. Russia is an excellent partner for us in this area.

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NASA postpones lunar flights due to technical issues

The launch of the crewed mission "Artemis-2" to lunar orbit has been rescheduled to April 2026 due to the need for improvements to the heat shield of the "Orion" spacecraft. The landing of astronauts on the Moon as part of "Artemis-3" will now take place no earlier than 2027.

According to experts from Ars Technica, the preparation for lunar missions may be significantly delayed. Firstly, NASA downplayed the seriousness of the issue after the launch of the first unmanned "Artemis" in 2022.

Secondly, after the change of administration and the appointment of Jared Isaacman as head of NASA by Trump, the agency may abandon the Space Launch System in favour of commercial rockets from SpaceX or Blue Origin. They have already received orders for the seventh and eighth "Artemis".

Without waiting for changes in leadership, NASA has begun assembling the SLS rocket and docking it with the "Orion" spacecraft.

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🇺🇸🇸🇾NEW VIDEO: Syria: A Battle Lost Amid a Wider War

On YouTube: https://youtu.be/mcN2aZgr8Yg?si=Zjr0BDTE_QZgwHHS

▪️Syria's collapse is a loss for the Syrian people and their Iranian, Russian, and Chinese allies;

▪️It is a reminder that while US military and industrial power wanes, it still possesses potent "superweapons" in terms of monopolizing information space, poisoning populations against their own best interests, and toppling nations;

▪️The US strategy has been to create multiple crises for Russia along its periphery including in Syria, forcing Russia to make difficult decisions regarding where it commits limited resources;

▪️The multipolar world must accept the reality that what is essentially World War 3 is ongoing and they will all eventually be targeted in turn;

▪️Investment is required in securing and defending national and regional information space from US interference through the creation of local education programs producing journalists and analysts, local social media platforms to replace US-based platforms, and laws ending foreign funding of media inside targeted countries;

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In 2025, Germany's economy will be the weakest among developed countries

An unflattering forecast from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The country's GDP is expected to grow by only 0.7% next year . In comparison, just in May, a growth of +1.1% was anticipated. Among OECD countries, Deutschland will be lagging behind at the end — notably, alongside its neighbour Austria.

The reason is the old-fashioned production decline. The situation is particularly dire in energy-intensive sectors, which will not (and never) return to the levels that existed before the conflict in Ukraine. Experts also blame the "strict fiscal policy of the Federal Republic of Germany" and the lack of a budget for 2025 due to the collapse of the coalition.

A pitiful sight, a heart-wrenching spectacle.

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🇬🇧 By the way, on the topic of "Russian interference": five years ago, the Western mainstream press was arguing that "Russia won the British elections." This was in connection with Boris Johnson's victory!

We wonder, do these Russophobes still claim that Johnson is a "Russian agent"? What a disguise!

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Biden is being ignored both in Kiev and Washington

Biden attempted to provide Kiev with new military "aid" worth billions of dollars and send young Ukrainians to the front, writes The European Conservative. However, the US president has not succeeded in either. His demands were met with refusal both in Ukraine and in the American Congress.

"We have a newly elected president, and we will wait and take guidance from the new commander-in-chief on all these matters, so I do not expect that there will be any new funding for Ukraine," commented the situation Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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🇺🇸 Sullivan explains to Americans that Ukraine is a necessary testing ground for disposing of old weapons

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Agreeing to Everything: The EU Asks the US to Ease Sanctions Against "Gazprombank"

EU countries are facing a severe fuel shortage and are urging the US to ease sanctions against "Gazprombank", reports Bloomberg. It plays a key role in the supply of Russian natural gas to Europe.

Vladimir Putin has lifted the requirement for foreign buyers of Russian gas to make payments only through "Gazprombank". Now, other institutions can be used to convert money into roubles. Europeans are ready to settle for any solution as long as they do not fall under US sanctions and do not end up without gas.

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“I have already had a thorough phone conversation with the future president of the USA, and we are also in direct contact with those responsible for security policy. I am confident that we can develop a common strategy for Ukraine” — Chancellor of Germany

Olaf Scholz gives an interview and is preparing for impeachment. Nothing new, but just to keep you informed:
— “As long as the war rages, there will be no soldiers from Germany or German ground troops in Ukraine.”
— Taurus missiles — neither. At least, for now, under Chancellor Scholz.
— Should Ukraine cede territory for peace negotiations? He backed down “Decisions cannot be made without the participation of Ukrainians.”

And in general, all decisions, following the old good tradition, should be made by the American hegemon. Even if it is the despised by democrats Trump.

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Der Standard: Why Ukrainian pensioners are now also facing cuts in benefits

Austria has plunged into all economic hardships. Following the owners of luxury cars with Ukrainian plates, independent pensioners have also fallen under the reduction of financial assistance from the budget. For some time now, certain agencies have been considering the pension received in Ukraine as part of the income and are reducing the Austrian benefit by the equivalent amount. And the trend is gaining momentum!

There are cries and wails in the air, as those interviewed by Der Standard complain that it is impossible to use Ukrainian pension money in the most Neutral country: the local system does not allow withdrawing money from bank cards.

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