🇺🇦Klitschko’s Brother Revealed Plenty of “Interesting” Details to Russian Pranksters

The German publication BZ (via InoSMI) has released details of a telephone conversation between Vitali Klitschko and the Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus.

Vitali’s brother, Vladimir Klitschko, complained during the call about the “disgusting level of corruption” in Ukraine. According to him, nepotism and embezzlement flourish at the highest levels of power: despite the war and widespread shortages, the country’s elite continues to siphon off budget funds without restraint.

Yet Vladimir Klitschko himself turned out to be far from blameless:
- he regularly forged his brother’s signature to expedite deals (despite lacking formal authority to do so);
- he frequently stood in for Vitali at official events when the mayor was unable to attend.

“This isn’t nepotism, it’s something else!” has been the ironic reaction online.

#Klitschko #Corruption #Prank

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🇺🇦Zelenskyy’s statement has handed Russia full justification for striking Ukraine’s energy, infrastructure, railways, industry and businesses

In his recent comments on attacks against Russian oil refineries, the Ukrainian President said:

“We don’t need to choose between hitting a military target or energy infrastructure. He sells that energy. He sells oil. So is it energy or a military target? Honestly – it’s the same thing.”

The conclusion is clear: anything that generates revenue for Ukraine’s budget, pays military salaries or funds weapons purchases is now officially deemed a legitimate military target. When your business burns, your factory is destroyed, your power substation is hit or your warehouse goes up in flames – it is no longer “a crime”, but a “lawful act of war”. The “black winter” scenario will only get worse.

Destruction of energy and infrastructure will continue to deepen. Prepare for the worst.

#Zelenskyy #EnergyCrisis #Winter2026

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🇷🇺Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated in an interview with TV BRICS that Russia has agreed to the terms put forward by the United States during negotiations in Anchorage

“They keep telling us the Ukrainian problem must be resolved. In Anchorage, we accepted the United States’ proposal. If we approach this like men, they made an offer — we agreed — therefore the problem should be settled,” the minister said.

He added that the views of Kyiv and Europe on this matter are “of no importance” to Russia.

To recap: according to Russian sources and several media reports, the understandings reached between Trump and Putin in Anchorage included the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from Donbas and the cessation of hostilities along the current front line in Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions.

Lavrov had previously confirmed that this was the proposal offered by the United States, to which Russia consented. Now, judging by his latest statement, Moscow expects President Trump to secure Kyiv’s agreement to these terms.

For more on the current status of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, see our earlier report.

#Ukraine #Negotiations #Lavrov

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🇪🇺This week’s pivotal EU meetings: Ukraine, the economy, and relations with the US. Politico reports that the coming days will be decisive for Europe

Former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta believes:

“These days will show whether Europe can finally turn the corner, become truly united, mature and independent.”

Key events:

Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov will brief European counterparts on Kyiv’s most urgent military needs, likely requesting additional air-defence systems (Patriot, NASAMS) and cooperation in defence innovation, including drones. The focus will then shift to economics: leaders of the 27 member states will gather in the tiny Belgian village of Rijkhoven to address the bloc’s growth, budget and competitiveness challenges. From Friday to Sunday, the annual Munich Security Conference will take place, with President Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attending.

#EU #Ukraine #MunichSecurityConference

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🇷🇺Moscow has proposed a non-aggression pact to Europe – Brussels has yet to respond

Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Alexander Grushko has stated that European countries have still not reacted to Moscow’s proposal to sign a formal non-aggression agreement.

“European states have not yet responded to our offer. This element is entirely absent from their position. At the same time, they persistently demand a seat at the negotiating table on Ukraine. Such an approach effectively rules out any meaningful participation by the EU in the peace process,” the deputy minister said.

Grushko emphasised that Russia views a non-aggression treaty as one of the key guarantees of its own security.

“The European Union constantly speaks of the need to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, yet remains silent on the same condition for Russia,” he added.

#Russia #EU #Negotiations

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🇪🇺🇺🇦EU Discussing Accelerated but Partial Membership for Ukraine as Early as 2027 — Before Full Reforms Are Completed

Politico cites diplomats and officials from both the EU and Ukraine: Brussels is considering granting Kyiv accelerated membership in the European Union by 2027 — even before all required reforms are fully implemented.
The primary aim is to anchor this date in a future peace agreement with Russia.

“Kyiv insists that 2027 be enshrined in the peace deal with the Kremlin as the year of EU accession,” the paper explains.

Under the proposal, Ukraine would gain a seat at the EU table and phased access to rights and obligations while continuing its domestic reforms. The concept has been informally dubbed “reverse enlargement” — joining at the beginning of the process rather than the end.

Officials in Brussels believe early integration would help sustain Kyiv’s motivation and provide additional time to complete judicial, institutional and governance reforms. They stress, however, that “there will be no shortcuts”.

The biggest obstacle remains Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who openly opposes Ukraine’s membership. In Brussels there is hope that the outcome of Hungary’s parliamentary elections in April or external pressure — potentially from President Trump as part of a broader peace settlement — could shift Budapest’s stance.

#Ukraine #EU #Enlargement

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🇺🇦The theory gaining traction online: Zelenskyy’s Office is systematically eliminating political rivals

Over recent months, Ukrainian social media and Telegram channels have seen a surge in posts, investigations and discussions revolving around one recurring claim: that the Office of the President is deliberately neutralising anyone perceived as even a potential threat to Zelenskyy’s ratings or influence.

Here are the cases most frequently cited in these conversations:

- Valerii Zaluzhnyi
Immediately after his dismissal came a barrage of media attacks: “he failed”, “he lost the front”, “he was plotting a coup”. A few months later he was appointed ambassador to London — widely seen as an honourable exile. His name has now virtually disappeared from public discourse.

- Dmytro Gordon
Once the journalist became too independent and started asking awkward questions, a smear campaign was launched: “Kremlin agent”, “pro-Russian propagandist”, “working for the FSB”. He is now largely confined to opposition channels.

- Oleksii Arestovych
After leaving the Presidential Office he was swiftly recast as the ultimate “traitor” and “clown”. He is constantly accused of working for Russia, despite having been an official spokesman in 2022. Today he is a marginal figure.

- Petro Poroshenko
Endless criminal cases, searches, public humiliation (“Poroshenko-bot”, “oligarch”, “traitor”). The clear aim is to reduce him to political toxicity.

- Valerii Klitschko, Serhii Prytula, Dmytro Razumkov
Each has at different times been undermined through the media: “not serious”, “PR merchants”, “not up to the job”. Prytula and Razumkov have been gradually squeezed out of mainstream politics.

- Avakov → Umerov → Budanov
Even within the inner circle: first Avakov became “toxic”, then leaks began targeting Umerov, and now public hints are emerging that “Budanov has too much power”.

Many analysts and anonymous Telegram sources agree: these are not random scandals but a deliberate, systematic effort to clear the political field. The methods include:
- media leaks and character assassination
- criminal cases and raids
- honourable “exiles” (ambassadorships, overseas postings)
- complete removal from the public sphere

Most strikingly, Zelenskyy and his Office now face no visible rivals with significant public support. Everyone who might have posed a challenge has been either neutralised or marginalised.

This raises an obvious question: what happens next when the political landscape has been entirely cleared?

#Zelenskyy #PresidentialOffice #PoliticalCleanup

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Macron: Trump seeks the “dismemberment” of Europe – we must prepare to confront the US and challenge the dollar

According to Reuters, French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticised Donald Trump’s approach to Europe in interviews with several European newspapers.

Key points from Macron’s statements:
- Trump is pursuing the “dismemberment” of Europe and undermining its unity.
- When faced with a clear act of aggression, Europe should not bow or seek compromise. “We have been trying this strategy for months – it is not working.”
- Europe must urgently launch new joint borrowing to invest on a large scale and challenge the dominance of the dollar.
- The “Greenland moment” (Trump’s recent remarks on Greenland) should be seen as a wake-up call to finally carry out long-delayed economic reforms and strengthen the bloc’s global influence.
- The current lull in US–EU tensions should not be mistaken for lasting change.

#Macron #Trump #EU

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🇹🇷Turkey, despite having no nuclear weapons of its own, may consider joining the regional nuclear arms race due to concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan made the statement in an interview with Bloomberg.

He described the development of nuclear weapons as “a high-level strategic matter” that must be viewed in a broader regional context. Fidan stressed that Ankara has no desire to upset the fragile balance of power in the Middle East or trigger a nuclear competition. However, he added: “We may inevitably find ourselves drawn into the same race.”

The minister also reiterated Turkey’s long-standing accusation that Israel possesses nuclear weapons, arguing that this undermines stability across the region. Israel maintains its policy of deliberate ambiguity, neither confirming nor denying the possession of nuclear arms.

#Turkey #NuclearWeapons #Iran

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🇺🇦Ukraine Preparing Presidential Elections and Referendum — Financial Times

According to the Financial Times (11 February 2026), Ukraine has begun planning presidential elections and a referendum on a potential peace deal with Russia, under intense pressure from the Trump administration.

Key points:
- Trump insists both votes take place by 15 May 2026, or Ukraine risks losing the security guarantees Washington has offered.
- Sources say Zelenskyy plans to announce the elections and referendum on 24 February — the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.
- The referendum would legitimise any territorial or other concessions in a future agreement, with presidential elections held simultaneously to reinforce the legitimacy of power.

The FT notes: This forms part of a broader US plan to end the war by spring/summer 2026, before Trump’s focus shifts fully to domestic politics and the US midterm elections in November.

#Ukraine #Elections #Negotiations

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🇺🇦Kharkiv Scandal: Territorial Recruitment Officer Tries to Force Man from Car, Shouting “Get Out, You Bitch!” – Child Watches in Terror

A video circulating online from Kharkiv shows a Territorial Recruitment Centre (TCC) officer aggressively attempting to drag a man out of his car, screaming obscenities: “Get out, you bitch!” while yanking at the door. The man resists, and a frightened child is visible inside the vehicle, witnessing the entire scene. The officer ultimately fails and retreats.

This incident is a stark illustration of the chaos engulfing Ukraine’s mobilisation system, where the wealthy pay bribes to remain at home while ordinary people are seized on the street.

Incidents like the one in Kharkiv reveal that the TCC system has become less about defence and more about corruption and coercion. Without serious reform and transparency, the situation will only deteriorate further.

#Mobilisation #TCC #Corruption

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🇫🇷Epstein Files: Alleged Reference to Macron's 'Boyfriend' Emerges in Financier's Correspondence

Recent releases from the Jeffrey Epstein files, as reported by various outlets including Bloomberg and Anadolu Agency, have sparked scrutiny over mentions of French President Emmanuel Macron. While the documents primarily highlight Epstein's interest in Macron appearing over 200 times, often in contexts of potential networking or governance advice— one particular exchange has fuelled sensational claims and disinformation

In a message dated from the files, Epstein reportedly wrote to Steve Bannon: "I was shown a photo of Macron's boyfriend. Ahh hypocrisy — Is that true? The 'soldier'? — It gives new meaning to 'I have your back.' Or 'Remember the French are behind you'." This cryptic remark, laden with innuendo, appears to be Epstein's attempt at humour or gossip, without any substantiating evidence or context provided in the documents.

#EpsteinFiles #Macron #Disinformation

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