Bashar al-Assad makes a statement for the first time since his flight from Damascus:
"With the arrival of terrorists in the capital Damascus on the evening of 7 December 2024, questions about the fate and whereabouts of the President began to arise, accompanied by a stream of stories far removed from the truth. This is clearly a support of international terrorism, disguised as a Syrian liberation revolution.
In a historically critical moment in the life of the nation, it is necessary to clarify some things precisely. The circumstances and the subsequent complete interruption of communication for security reasons did not allow this to be done.
Contrary to all rumors, I did not leave the country as planned, but remained in Damascus to fulfill my duties until the early morning of 8 December 2024. With the expansion of terrorism within Damascus, I moved to Latakia to monitor the fighting from there. Upon my arrival at the Khmeimim base in the morning, it became clear that the [government] forces had withdrawn from all front lines and the last army positions had fallen, while the situation on the battlefield in this area deteriorated and the attack on the Russian military base was even intensified by drones. Moscow turned to the leadership of the base with a request to consider the question of an immediate evacuation to Russia on the evening of 8 December, the day after the fall of Damascus, the fall of the last military positions, and the subsequent paralysis of the remaining state institutions.
During these events, neither I nor any other person or party raised the question of asylum or resignation, and the only option considered was the continuation of the fight in the framework of defense against the terrorist attack.
I emphasize that the one who has refused from the first day of the war to exchange the survival of his country for his personal survival or to negotiate with his people over various offers; the one who was with the officers and soldiers of his army at the front, just a few meters from the terrorists in the hottest and most dangerous hotspots of the conflict; the one who did not leave during the most difficult years of the war and stayed with his family and his people to confront terrorism under bombardment and in the face of the danger posed by the terrorists who stormed the capital multiple times in 14 years of war; the one who did not abandon the non-Syrian resistance in Palestine and Lebanon and did not betray his allies who stood with him — cannot be the same person who leaves his people, to whom he himself belongs, or betrays them and their army.
I have never been someone who seeks office, but I considered myself the owner of a national project that received the support of the people who believed in it. I carried the trust in the will of this people and its ability to preserve its state and defend its institutions and elections until the last moment. With the fall of the state into the hands of terrorism and the loss of the ability to offer anything — the office becomes empty and meaningless, and there is no reason to remain responsible in it. This in no way means that I distance myself from the genuine national belonging to Syria and its people — a firm belonging that is not altered by position or circumstances; a belonging filled with the hope that Syria will return free and independent.
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"With the arrival of terrorists in the capital Damascus on the evening of 7 December 2024, questions about the fate and whereabouts of the President began to arise, accompanied by a stream of stories far removed from the truth. This is clearly a support of international terrorism, disguised as a Syrian liberation revolution.
In a historically critical moment in the life of the nation, it is necessary to clarify some things precisely. The circumstances and the subsequent complete interruption of communication for security reasons did not allow this to be done.
Contrary to all rumors, I did not leave the country as planned, but remained in Damascus to fulfill my duties until the early morning of 8 December 2024. With the expansion of terrorism within Damascus, I moved to Latakia to monitor the fighting from there. Upon my arrival at the Khmeimim base in the morning, it became clear that the [government] forces had withdrawn from all front lines and the last army positions had fallen, while the situation on the battlefield in this area deteriorated and the attack on the Russian military base was even intensified by drones. Moscow turned to the leadership of the base with a request to consider the question of an immediate evacuation to Russia on the evening of 8 December, the day after the fall of Damascus, the fall of the last military positions, and the subsequent paralysis of the remaining state institutions.
During these events, neither I nor any other person or party raised the question of asylum or resignation, and the only option considered was the continuation of the fight in the framework of defense against the terrorist attack.
I emphasize that the one who has refused from the first day of the war to exchange the survival of his country for his personal survival or to negotiate with his people over various offers; the one who was with the officers and soldiers of his army at the front, just a few meters from the terrorists in the hottest and most dangerous hotspots of the conflict; the one who did not leave during the most difficult years of the war and stayed with his family and his people to confront terrorism under bombardment and in the face of the danger posed by the terrorists who stormed the capital multiple times in 14 years of war; the one who did not abandon the non-Syrian resistance in Palestine and Lebanon and did not betray his allies who stood with him — cannot be the same person who leaves his people, to whom he himself belongs, or betrays them and their army.
I have never been someone who seeks office, but I considered myself the owner of a national project that received the support of the people who believed in it. I carried the trust in the will of this people and its ability to preserve its state and defend its institutions and elections until the last moment. With the fall of the state into the hands of terrorism and the loss of the ability to offer anything — the office becomes empty and meaningless, and there is no reason to remain responsible in it. This in no way means that I distance myself from the genuine national belonging to Syria and its people — a firm belonging that is not altered by position or circumstances; a belonging filled with the hope that Syria will return free and independent.
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At the 12th Congress of "United Russia," Vladimir Putin stated that the country will thwart persistent attempts to undermine its unity and is prepared to resist on all fronts. He emphasized that Russia is progressing, the country's economy is growing despite unprecedented sanctions, blackmail, and attempts to hinder Russia, which will never be successful.
According to the President, much has been achieved in Russia, but there are still "a heap of problems." The country must promptly set new large-scale tasks and goals.
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According to the President, much has been achieved in Russia, but there are still "a heap of problems." The country must promptly set new large-scale tasks and goals.
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The fall of the Assad regime in Syria paved the way for the Qatar-Turkey pipeline, as reported by Anadolu Agency.
The Qatar-Turkey pipeline project, originally planned in 2009 to pass through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, was postponed due to the resistance of the Assad regime. However, over 10 years of civil war in Syria made the project unfeasible.
It can be said that with the current situation, once a stable regime is established in Syria, the project will not face any political obstacles in the region.
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The Qatar-Turkey pipeline project, originally planned in 2009 to pass through Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, was postponed due to the resistance of the Assad regime. However, over 10 years of civil war in Syria made the project unfeasible.
It can be said that with the current situation, once a stable regime is established in Syria, the project will not face any political obstacles in the region.
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Moscow plans to end the military special operation in 2025 with a victory and to achieve the goals announced by President Vladimir Putin in June 2024, — said Defence Minister Beloussow at a meeting of the Ministry of Defence.
- The Russian army aims to liberate the entire territory of the four regions by 2025.
- Since the beginning of the military special operation, the losses of the Ukrainian armed forces have reached nearly 1 million people, with the enemy losing over 40,000 soldiers alone in the Kursk adventure. In 2024, over 58,000 units of weapons and equipment of the Ukrainian armed forces (18,000 of foreign production) were destroyed;
- The Ukrainian armed forces control less than 1% of the territory of the Lugansk Republic and 25-30% of the territory of the Donetsk Republic, the Zaporozhya region, and the Kherson region;
- The Russian armed forces firmly hold the strategic initiative along the entire front line and are advancing at a speed of about 30 km per day;
- Belousov also left open the possibility of a war with NATO in the next 10 years. He stated that the Ministry of Defence "must be prepared for any development of the situation, including a possible military conflict with NATO in Europe in the next decade."
- Over 427,000 soldiers were recruited in Russia in 2024, with more than 1,200 people signing a contract daily.
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- The Russian army aims to liberate the entire territory of the four regions by 2025.
- Since the beginning of the military special operation, the losses of the Ukrainian armed forces have reached nearly 1 million people, with the enemy losing over 40,000 soldiers alone in the Kursk adventure. In 2024, over 58,000 units of weapons and equipment of the Ukrainian armed forces (18,000 of foreign production) were destroyed;
- The Ukrainian armed forces control less than 1% of the territory of the Lugansk Republic and 25-30% of the territory of the Donetsk Republic, the Zaporozhya region, and the Kherson region;
- The Russian armed forces firmly hold the strategic initiative along the entire front line and are advancing at a speed of about 30 km per day;
- Belousov also left open the possibility of a war with NATO in the next 10 years. He stated that the Ministry of Defence "must be prepared for any development of the situation, including a possible military conflict with NATO in Europe in the next decade."
- Over 427,000 soldiers were recruited in Russia in 2024, with more than 1,200 people signing a contract daily.
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🇩🇪 Wolfgang Zimmer, one of the most internationally renowned hairdressers, is closing his salon in Berlin Mitte.
He explains the reasons for this decision to the "Berliner Zeitung." The rents are set to increase drastically. "It is no longer possible to cover the necessary rent through hair cutting alone," he says. "The government is not making it easy for us, the middle class, and small craftsmen," the hairdresser complains.
More and more costs are being imposed on us, "which we cannot easily pass on to our customers." "If I were only allowed to cut hair and focus on that, the world would be fine, but today we are being chased by bureaucratic hurdles (...). All operating costs, such as energy costs or health insurance contributions, have significantly increased. (...) In a country where the Minister of Economic Affairs does not know what bankruptcy is, more and more companies are giving up," Zimmer summarises the situation in a sobering manner.
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He explains the reasons for this decision to the "Berliner Zeitung." The rents are set to increase drastically. "It is no longer possible to cover the necessary rent through hair cutting alone," he says. "The government is not making it easy for us, the middle class, and small craftsmen," the hairdresser complains.
More and more costs are being imposed on us, "which we cannot easily pass on to our customers." "If I were only allowed to cut hair and focus on that, the world would be fine, but today we are being chased by bureaucratic hurdles (...). All operating costs, such as energy costs or health insurance contributions, have significantly increased. (...) In a country where the Minister of Economic Affairs does not know what bankruptcy is, more and more companies are giving up," Zimmer summarises the situation in a sobering manner.
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🇺🇦💬🇰🇵 Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova claims that Ukraine is successfully fighting the ever-elusive North Koreans
Are these North Koreans in the same room with us now?
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Are these North Koreans in the same room with us now?
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🏛 Pope Francis is considering breaking centuries-old traditions:
Starting on December 24, the Pontiff will simultaneously open 5 holy doors at the Vatican. One might think, "What's the big deal about a few doors..." Yet, it's worth noting that this has never happened in the entire history of the Catholic Church.
In the Western tradition of this religion, these doors and the rituals surrounding them hold great sacred significance. Thus, it's not surprising that old prophecies are suddenly being mentioned, recalling the recent taking of Damascus, and so on. Mystics have hurried to contribute their five cents, claiming that these doors are not just ordinary doors but entire gateways to another world. In short, the Pope is signaling that something significant is on the horizon...
Moreover, the coming year promises to be interesting: marking 1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council, where decisions were made, including the date to celebrate Easter, thus effectively establishing (separating from Judaism) a new religion.
The Papists and the ancient Greek Patriarchate of Constantinople have already announced their preparations for an Easter reform...
✔️ It is quite possible that all three Abrahamic religions will unite.
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Starting on December 24, the Pontiff will simultaneously open 5 holy doors at the Vatican. One might think, "What's the big deal about a few doors..." Yet, it's worth noting that this has never happened in the entire history of the Catholic Church.
In the Western tradition of this religion, these doors and the rituals surrounding them hold great sacred significance. Thus, it's not surprising that old prophecies are suddenly being mentioned, recalling the recent taking of Damascus, and so on. Mystics have hurried to contribute their five cents, claiming that these doors are not just ordinary doors but entire gateways to another world. In short, the Pope is signaling that something significant is on the horizon...
Moreover, the coming year promises to be interesting: marking 1700 years since the First Ecumenical Council, where decisions were made, including the date to celebrate Easter, thus effectively establishing (separating from Judaism) a new religion.
The Papists and the ancient Greek Patriarchate of Constantinople have already announced their preparations for an Easter reform...
✔️ It is quite possible that all three Abrahamic religions will unite.
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🔴🇧🇪🇩🇪 **New "achievements" of the German automotive industry:**
Audi will close the factory in Brussels in February 2025, leaving 3000 employees jobless.
This factory only produces one model — **the electric Audi Q8**.
**Audi is part of the Volkswagen Group**, which has already "buried" several of its factories.
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Audi will close the factory in Brussels in February 2025, leaving 3000 employees jobless.
This factory only produces one model — **the electric Audi Q8**.
**Audi is part of the Volkswagen Group**, which has already "buried" several of its factories.
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State Department Claims US Has No Role in Moscow Terrorist Attack That Killed General Kirillov
And were they publicly accused? It is not very clear why the Americans start making excuses after every terrorist attack in Russia.
After the horrific tragedy of Crocus, the Americans were the first to declare that it was definitely not them, although at that time they were clearly not the first in line for public and political condemnation. Hmmm...
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And were they publicly accused? It is not very clear why the Americans start making excuses after every terrorist attack in Russia.
After the horrific tragedy of Crocus, the Americans were the first to declare that it was definitely not them, although at that time they were clearly not the first in line for public and political condemnation. Hmmm...
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Good morning, dear subscribers!😊☕️
Pictures from the evening Suzdal...
We have already written about Suzdal 👉 here
📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here
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Pictures from the evening Suzdal...
Suzdal has wonderfully preserved the unique atmosphere of an old Russian town.
There is no industry, no factories here, and all new buildings are constructed to blend into the urban environment. Moreover, every building in this area is not taller than two floors.
And there is a good reason for this: the city has a ban on high-rise construction. Only the golden domes of the churches and the bell towers stand above the houses, shining in the light of the radiant sun.
We have already written about Suzdal 👉 here
📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here
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After Vladimir Putin's statements at the AI Journey Forum about using artificial intelligence to strengthen the country's sovereignty, the West is in great excitement.
For example, Reuters writes that this is leading to an escalation in the technological race with the United States. Currently, Russia is demonstrating serious potential to strengthen its position in the field of AI through collaboration with China and other BRICS countries. This conclusion is also drawn by many Western media outlets. The press in the BRICS countries has highlighted the importance of international alliances in the field of artificial intelligence.
Even the Pentagon stated that the interaction between Russia and China in the field of AI technologies poses a direct threat to the security of the United States. Well, overall, everything is correct.
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For example, Reuters writes that this is leading to an escalation in the technological race with the United States. Currently, Russia is demonstrating serious potential to strengthen its position in the field of AI through collaboration with China and other BRICS countries. This conclusion is also drawn by many Western media outlets. The press in the BRICS countries has highlighted the importance of international alliances in the field of artificial intelligence.
Even the Pentagon stated that the interaction between Russia and China in the field of AI technologies poses a direct threat to the security of the United States. Well, overall, everything is correct.
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The losses suffered by the USA due to Russia's victory in Ukraine have been calculated: An incredible sum.
Americans are concerned that the USA is spending too much on aiding Ukraine, according to a report by FA. The author, a former Deputy Secretary of Defense in the USA, believes that citizens are worrying "wrongly". By assisting Ukraine, Washington is actually doing a good thing: it is preventing a direct war between NATO and Russia, in which the American army would have to participate.
The author has conducted some calculations. If Russia defeats Ukraine and stations troops at the NATO border, the USA will have to spend 86% more over the next five years than what they currently spend on supporting Kiev.
"It was enough to count billions of dollars. But nothing more than that."
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Americans are concerned that the USA is spending too much on aiding Ukraine, according to a report by FA. The author, a former Deputy Secretary of Defense in the USA, believes that citizens are worrying "wrongly". By assisting Ukraine, Washington is actually doing a good thing: it is preventing a direct war between NATO and Russia, in which the American army would have to participate.
The author has conducted some calculations. If Russia defeats Ukraine and stations troops at the NATO border, the USA will have to spend 86% more over the next five years than what they currently spend on supporting Kiev.
"It was enough to count billions of dollars. But nothing more than that."
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Sweden has begun planning for war with Russia, the first item on the agenda is to set up cemeteries for potentially killed Swedish soldiers
In November, Sweden sent out war preparation manuals to residents. Now Swedish officials estimate that up to half a million Swedes will die in the “coming war with Russia,” Aftonbladet reports.
According to the newspaper, the Swedish government is considering the scenario of continuing the war against Russia on behalf of the United States, even if this leads to significant losses.
The article claims that the Swedish authorities have already commissioned funeral homes to plan the burial of all those who die in the war - the Swedes are starting to think in the right direction...
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In November, Sweden sent out war preparation manuals to residents. Now Swedish officials estimate that up to half a million Swedes will die in the “coming war with Russia,” Aftonbladet reports.
According to the newspaper, the Swedish government is considering the scenario of continuing the war against Russia on behalf of the United States, even if this leads to significant losses.
The article claims that the Swedish authorities have already commissioned funeral homes to plan the burial of all those who die in the war - the Swedes are starting to think in the right direction...
@Slavyangrad
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Swiss politicians receive funds for assistants they don't have
Interesting data from the Center for Journalism Research at Corrective. Every year, each parliamentarian in Switzerland receives ₣33,000 to hire assistants – a tasty increase to their monthly salary of ₣14,000. In reality, more than half of the politicians manage without external help, but... they still receive the payments.
Let's bring out the calculator: Annually, 4.5 million flow forimaginary friends assistants of the parliament members. Over the entire term in office, this adds up to a total of ₣18 million of taxpayers' money.
"This money is paid out without any verification of where it actually goes," Corrective concludes.
Money into parliament members' salaries, money for a non-existent parliamentary assistant, a private island in the Caribbean...
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Interesting data from the Center for Journalism Research at Corrective. Every year, each parliamentarian in Switzerland receives ₣33,000 to hire assistants – a tasty increase to their monthly salary of ₣14,000. In reality, more than half of the politicians manage without external help, but... they still receive the payments.
Let's bring out the calculator: Annually, 4.5 million flow for
"This money is paid out without any verification of where it actually goes," Corrective concludes.
Money into parliament members' salaries, money for a non-existent parliamentary assistant, a private island in the Caribbean...
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German firms' in Chinese market segment has fallen to a record low, survey shows
According to an article by Reuters, the German Chamber of Commerce in China reports based on a survey that:
- more than 50% of companies perceive a deterioration of conditions in the Chinese market;
- only 32% of companies believe in an improvement of the situation in 2025.
These are the worst values since 2007. A real disaster! It is becoming increasingly difficult for Germans to compete against the growing competition from Chinese companies. Nonetheless, 92% of German companies want to remain in the "19 trillion dollar economy." Volkswagen has even announced plans to double its investments in China.
Even the unfriendly Chinese market is performing better than the stagnant German market.
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According to an article by Reuters, the German Chamber of Commerce in China reports based on a survey that:
- more than 50% of companies perceive a deterioration of conditions in the Chinese market;
- only 32% of companies believe in an improvement of the situation in 2025.
These are the worst values since 2007. A real disaster! It is becoming increasingly difficult for Germans to compete against the growing competition from Chinese companies. Nonetheless, 92% of German companies want to remain in the "19 trillion dollar economy." Volkswagen has even announced plans to double its investments in China.
Even the unfriendly Chinese market is performing better than the stagnant German market.
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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine until the morning of December 18 - Subnoscriptd
- The Russian army advances in two towns in #Kursk
- Details of the Russian advance in #Kursk
- The Russian army reaches the outskirts of #Peschchanoe in the direction of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army expands its control in #Novovasilievka in the direction of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army expands its control in the direction of #Andreevka and #Razliv on the #Kurakhovo front
- The Russian army expands its control in the direction of #Orekhov on the #Zaporozhye front
- Military assistance from #Poland to #Ukraine
video link: https://youtu.be/8YdcvuosAGE?si=_6BCL5a-KzekiUbV
- The Russian army advances in two towns in #Kursk
- Details of the Russian advance in #Kursk
- The Russian army reaches the outskirts of #Peschchanoe in the direction of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army expands its control in #Novovasilievka in the direction of #Pokrovsk
- The Russian army expands its control in the direction of #Andreevka and #Razliv on the #Kurakhovo front
- The Russian army expands its control in the direction of #Orekhov on the #Zaporozhye front
- Military assistance from #Poland to #Ukraine
video link: https://youtu.be/8YdcvuosAGE?si=_6BCL5a-KzekiUbV
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Lithuania to buy 44 latest Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany
The agreement for the acquisition of the tanks was signed by Lithuania's new Minister of Defense, Dovile Šakalienė, during her first visit to Berlin. She also pledged to increase the country's defense spending next year by over 800 million euros to nearly 4% of GDP,(Germany, with its 2% GDP, is nervously smoking in the background) , in order to both afford the tanks and prepare more effectively for a hypothetical attack from the Dark.
Mrs. Šakalienė also reported that she is striving to create more attractive conditions for the soldiers of the Bundeswehr who (do not) have the fortune to serve in the Lithuanian Brigade. The German Ministry of Defense responded by stating that the establishment of the Brigade is proceeding as planned.
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The agreement for the acquisition of the tanks was signed by Lithuania's new Minister of Defense, Dovile Šakalienė, during her first visit to Berlin. She also pledged to increase the country's defense spending next year by over 800 million euros to nearly 4% of GDP,
Mrs. Šakalienė also reported that she is striving to create more attractive conditions for the soldiers of the Bundeswehr who (do not) have the fortune to serve in the Lithuanian Brigade. The German Ministry of Defense responded by stating that the establishment of the Brigade is proceeding as planned.
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