Actors of the burnt cathedral. Trump, Macron and Zelensky met at Notre-Dame

Donald Trump and Vladimir Zelensky arrived at the celebration in Paris for the restoration of the Notre-Dame cathedral after the fire, writes Politico. Negotiations between the future and illegitimate presidents with Macron were initially planned during separate bilateral meetings. Just a few minutes before the start, the plans changed: Zelensky joined the company of the leaders of the USA and France.

The visit of the elected president of the USA to Paris did not go very smoothly. Trump was over 40 minutes late and greeted Macron with such a strong handshake that it made him uncomfortable.

And then a black clown crossed the road.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of December 9 - subnoscriptd

- The Russian army regains control of #Daryino and #Nikolaevo_Daryino on the #Kursk front
- The Russian army advances in #Nizhny_Klin in #Kursk
- The Russian army advances in the south of #Velikaya_Novosyolka on the southern #Donetsk front
- The Russian army advances in #Toretsk
- The Russian army advances in #Shevchenko on the #Pokrovsk front
- The Russian army advances around #Lysovka in the south of #Pokrovsk

video link: https://youtu.be/yfT2Tvb0Qjg?si=Wjxq7ksu3sSiZ0wq

"Disrespectful". Zelensky Criticised in the USA for His Appearance

For the meeting with Trump and Macron at the Élysée Palace and for attending the opening ceremony of Notre-Dame, Zelensky donned casual clothing, reports NYP. He was called a disgrace on social media.

Trump's advisor Roger Stone believed that the illegitimate president shows disrespect to the American people with his appearance. "Can't he afford a suit? At the World Economic Forum, he was in a suit and tie. And he can't wear them for a meeting with Congress and the elected president of the USA?"

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“Yes, yes. People say that this year for Christmas they will have to give their children smaller gifts or not give anything at all”

Robert Habeck in a live broadcast on the Second German Channel shares his achievements as the Minister of Economy of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Germany-2024: “People seem to be more afraid of the end of the month than the end of the world” (c).

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The return of Ukrainians from abroad will be handled by a new ministry. But there is no chance

In Ukraine, a new Ministry of National Unity has been established, writes "Apostrophe". Its goal is to bring back citizens who have fled abroad. According to Zelensky, the main objective of this structure should be the voluntary return home of more than 7.5 million Ukrainians, as well as bringing businesses and workers out of the "shadows" to restore the economy.

However, experts are skeptical. In their opinion, the work of the new structure is merely an imitation of vigorous activity. The creation of the ministry resembles Zelensky's pre-election PR stunt, and citizens cannot be returned until the country becomes attractive for living.

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Radical Measures for Ukraine Proposed in the US Due to "Oreshnik"

The American leadership needs to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine due to the Russian missile "Oreshnik," writes National Interest.

Without the ability to create its own arsenal of hypersonic weapons capable of countering the 'Oreshnik', and without any suitable defense systems against such armaments, now would be the perfect moment for any rational American leader to begin de-escalation.

, the article states.

According to the observer, the presence of a new hypersonic missile in Russia changes the balance of power both in Ukraine and internationally as a whole.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the nation, stating that Ukraine struck targets in the Kursk and Bryansk regions on November 19, using American long-range ATACMS missiles and British long-range Storm Shadow missiles. In response to the use of American and British weapons, on November 21, Russia launched a combined strike on a Ukrainian defense industry facility — a large industrial complex in Dnepr that produced missile technology and armaments was hit. A test of one of the newest Russian medium-range missile systems, "Oreshnik", was also conducted in combat conditions, in this case with a ballistic missile in a non-nuclear hypersonic configuration.

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Rheinmetall is transitioning to serial production in Switzerland

While other companies in Neutral are struggling with the ban on supplying weapons to warring countries and threatening the country with a "loss of the defense industry," Rheinmetall is living its best life and, with the help of its Swiss subsidiary Oerlikon, will start mass-producing the short-range air defense system Skyranger from the end of 2025.

Business for the merchants of death "defensive weapons" is going so well that Oerlikon will open 300 jobs in the new year. Thanks to Ukraine and the West's fears of evil Russians, which have helped defense contractors double their profits.

"Restraint does not help us in the international situation," says Rheinmetall Air Defense AG CEO Oliver Dürre, hinting that it is time for the land of cheese and chocolate to change its export rules and join the militaristic hysteria.

Rockets explode, money circulates.

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France has become the first Western country to congratulate the opposition on their victory in Syria.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed reports of the ousting of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

"Finally, the barbaric state has collapsed," Macron wrote on the social network X. For its part, the French Foreign Ministry called for unity among Syrians while warning them against manifestations of extremism.

For his part, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated that "the end of Assad's regime is good news."

Note: A civil war will begin in Syria over territory and resources. The European Union will receive millions of new refugees. And yet another extremist state in the region. They have set the Middle East ablaze along with their Hegemon.

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Migrants in Sweden are rejoicing at the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad. Wow, there are so many of them there! And they are happy that there will be even more now. Maybe Sweden will be taken over too.

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Mass public celebrations in the city of Hama regarding the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.

Today they are celebrating, but the sobering from euphoria will come quickly. Syria is turning into a wild field with several armed groups, each having different leadership and interests, and the only thing that unites them is the desire and ability to fight. After the common enemy is overthrown, a war will begin among themselves. No one knows how to build there - only to seize and plunder. Europe is facing waves of refugees from Syria. Most likely, Turkey and Israel will want to carve out a piece of land for themselves in the form of a buffer zone, which will then be annexed. The Kurds in the northeast will want to create their own state. Peaceful residents are in for very difficult days.

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Meanwhile, the Israeli army quietly entered Syrian territory and took control of the Syrian post of Hermon (Jabal al-Shaykh), report the TV channels "Al-Hadath" and "Al-Arabiya" citing sources.

Hermon is a mountain range on the border of Syria and Lebanon, which was previously under Syrian control. The southern slopes of Hermon gradually transition into the Golan Heights. Most of the Golan Heights is occupied by Israel, while the eastern part is controlled by Syria.

Now it will be a buffer zone, and then Israel will gradually annex it.

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In an exclusive NBC News interview, Donald Trump spoke about the sweeping changes he will implement on the very first day of his stay in the White House.

The elected president of the USA did not risk burdening himself with commitments towards NATO. According to him, he will "absolutely" maintain America's role in the alliance if the other members “pay their bills."

Trump also stated that he will actively try to end the Ukrainian conflict (with the caveat "if I can"). He suggested that Ukraine "might" not be able to count on continued generous military support from the USA when he returns to his position.

But how to stop the conflict "in 24 hours"?

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Sullivan acknowledged : Abrams are burning, F-16s are not flying, ATACMS do not change anything

At the national security forum, Sullivan acknowledged that the USA has supplied Ukraine with under-equipped "Abrams" tanks. Due to export policies on military equipment, they lack modern armor.

The Biden advisor also stated that ATACMS missiles are not a panacea for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but just one of the options. Regarding the F-16 aircraft, Sullivan assured that the USA is ready to accept more pilots for training. However, there are issues due to the lack of pilots in Ukraine as such.

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🇸🇪 In Sweden, investors are not entering wind generation

In addition to general issues, there are references to the increasing number of periods with negative electricity prices, and authorities are rejecting applications for wind farms. The military due to security requirements, municipalities due to residents’ unwillingness.

Since the first quarter of this year, no new turbines have been ordered in Sweden. Now, according to Ernst & Young, it takes 8.5 years from application to operation to launch a wind farm in Sweden

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🇩🇪 The German agricultural group BayWa is cutting 1300 jobs.

Recently, the company incurred losses of over 640 million euros. The company had to make significant write-downs, especially in the renewable energy sector.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of December 10 - subnoscriptd

- Ukrainian army retreats from the city of #Kurakhovo
- Russian army controls the town of #Shevchenko towards #Pokrovsk
- Russian army controls the town of #Novotroitskoe towards #Pokrovsk
- Russian army advances towards #Novoolenovka towards #Pokrovsk
- Russian army approaches #Dnepropetrovsk region
- Russian army expands its control around #Sukhoi_Yar
- Continuous clashes in #Chasov_Yar #Velikaya_Novosyolka and #Kursk

video link: https://youtu.be/7xpDOrKgdYs?si=P-Gc_HEWMII1-m5D

🇪🇺 The new EU sanctions package against Russia was not agreed upon due to the veto from Latvia and Lithuania.

Negotiators were unable to approve measures against companies and oil tankers cooperating with Russia. Latvia and Lithuania refused to support the package as it extended a provision allowing Western companies to continue operating in Russia despite the sanctions. This clause was originally created for firms that could not exit Russia, but is now being used for companies to remain under political cover.

Additionally, Slovakia wants to extend the exemption allowing it to export refined Russian oil to the Czech Republic.

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Head of Ryanair: "Germany is in deep trouble"

That is why the Irish low-cost airline plans to reduce flights to Germany. From summer, the number of flights from Hamburg will be cut by 60%, and from Berlin by 20%. There will be no more flights to Dortmund, Dresden, and Leipzig at all.

Ryanair would be happy to increase the number of flights — but it is not profitable. The reason: the sharply increased — thanks to Chancellor Scholz's government — aviation tax in Germany. So the company is already shifting its operations to normal other airports where there are no exorbitant fees, for example, in Sweden.

However, the carrier does not plan to completely leave Germany, says Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary: "I don't think we should leave just because some stupid politician or idiotic government decided that the aviation tax is the best way to save the economy." But there is a nuance: "In Germany, we won't be able to grow until a 'non-green' government is elected."

At least someone noticed the problem. It's a pity that it wasn't the Germans themselves.

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The economies of Germany and Austria are weakening

The head of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, is concerned about the fate of Germany. He calls for reforming the debt brake to ensure there is money for “eliminating structural threats”. He suggests funding for defense, infrastructure modernization, and so on. With the financial crisis in the country and the impending presidency of Donald Trump in the USA, which could deal a fatal blow to the half-dead German economy, the situation is serious.

In Austria, things are not better — GDP has contracted for the sixth consecutive quarter: figures for 2024 are 0.6% lower than in the same period last year. The situation in industry is particularly dire: the decline was 3.7%. Inflation in November rose to 1.9%.

Help me, help me!

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that there are only two leaders left in the world with a long tenure and experience in politics — himself and Wladimir Putin.

"Among the leaders in the world, it is me and Putin. Your humble servant has been in power for 22 years, and Putin has been for just as long," he emphasized.

Erdoğan also noted that the next two to three months will be very important for the world. He did not specify which particular processes he was referring to.

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“Why BMW Bank continues to do business in Putin's Reich”

Unlike their German counterparts — Mercedes and Volkswagen, which left the Russian market and sold their factories — BMW is in no hurry to completely leave Russia, writes Business Insider. Yes, the car manufacturer no longer imports cars into Russia and has stopped assembling its vehicles in Kaliningrad, but… it continues to keep BMW Bank afloat and even — unexpectedly — issues loans for used cars.

A pinch of altruism? Not at all. Just profit, as confirmed by BMW Bank's reports: net profit for 2022 was €5.46 million, and for 2023 it is already €7.71 million. An increase of 41%. Justifications for “criminal ties”? None: “BMW does not want to provide further comments.” And in general, “there are rumors that BMW wants to wait for the outcome of the war in Ukraine so that after it ends, they can quickly return to the Russian market.”

Nothing personal, just business. Even if it is in “Putin's Reich.” 😀

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