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Now Orban uses war propaganda to influence the elections that he knows he’s likely to lose.

This is literally what the regime in Georgia brainwashed its supporters with - if the opposition comes to power, we will immediately be at war with Russia.

They are all the same.

Russia in recession, rouble crashes – Kremlin insists situation “stable” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed that Russia’s macroeconomic situation remains “reliable and predictable” despite the rouble’s collapse and the onset of recession.

⚡️ Russia in recession, rouble crashes – Kremlin insists situation "stable"

Time to bring in the experts.

In the Lyman direction, the russian fascist invaders stormed the positions of Ukrainian defenders 24 times in the areas of Hrekivka in Luhansk region and Shandryholove, Drobysheve, Tors'ke and Yampil' in Donetsk region. Four combat engagements are still ongoing.

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Many people in Europe are skeptical about Russia's intentions to attack Europe. They believe that Putin (Russia) will be satisfied with just Ukraine. That is why even some politicians and intellectuals voice the call to "give Ukraine to Putin" and thus "save Europe."

This outlook is wrong.

ISW: Russia’s Dobropillia push isn’t an operational-level breakthrough — yet Small tactical moves may lead to a major shift if Ukraine can’t hold the line.

Russian forces are advancing near Dobropillia, but it's premature to call it an operational breakthrough, says ISW.

Reports indicate active Russian groups near Pokrovsk with artillery fire detected in multiple areas.
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Drones of Ukrainian Security Service attacked Arzamas plant (the distance is about 800 km from Ukraine) recently. The plant produces components for X-32 (mostly carried by Tu-22M3 aircraft) and X-101 (mostly carried by Tu-160 and Tu-95 aircraft) cruise missiles, among other things.

RFK Jr’s latest interview isn’t just about vaccines, it's a great example of how disordered discourse reaches government policy. It shows the perversion of the core democratic functions of Verification, Deliberation & Accountability (VDA).

🤬🙏 The aftermath of Russian Kh-22 missile strike on Mykolaiv…

European countries slam videos of emaciated hostages, call on Hamas to disarm German leader urges Israel not to 'respond to Hamas's cynicism' by halting aid deliveries to Gaza after release of footage of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David

European countries slam videos of emaciated hostages, call on Hamas to disarm https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-countries-slam-videos-of-emaciated-hostages-call-on-hamas-to-disarm/

The Kremlin's ongoing cognitive warfare effort aimed at preventing future Western military assistance to Ukraine is rooted in fear and the acknowledgment that Russia's only real hope in defeating Ukraine is by isolating Ukraine from its allies. isw.pub/UkrWar052625

There are terrible things happening there

The Future of Deception in War: Lessons from Ukraine Join co-authors of a new report on deception operations, for a discussion of the future of deception in war and lessons from Ukraine.

Please join ⁦‪Peter Singer‬⁩ and I for our discussion with ⁦‪David Ignatius‬⁩ as we launch our new report “The Future of Deception in War: Lessons from Ukraine” on 5 June.
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Russian "something" 🤯

More from China 🇨🇳👀

📉 High interest rate, low growth: Kremlin tries to hide crisis

❗️Formally, GDP is growing, but these figures hide signs of stagnation, critical debt burdens and a decline in industrial production.

Read more 👀⬇️
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MORE: US CENTCOM conducted at least 10 airstrikes on April 8 targeting a Houthi military base on Mount Nuqum on the eastern outskirts of Sanaa City. The strike reportedly injured Houthi President Mahdi al Mashat and a senior Houthi intelligence officer. (1/2) isw.pub/IranUpdate04...

You lost your 401k... and did Trump make money doing it?

He posted "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!" just hours before pausing the tariffs. It's time for everyone to ask House Republicans why they aren't fighting for an investigation into this.

Trump surrendered again on tariffs after the bond market went nuts, which he and his advisers were too stupid to foresee, then he was unable to get House Republicans to agree on a budget deal even after it was brought to the floor for a vote, all while claiming victory the entire time.

🤬🇺🇦 Donetsk, Kharkiv, Kyiv, Khmelnytskyi, Poltava and Mykolaiv regions were attacked by Russian drones at night!

Missing Prices Show Trade Chaos Coming for Consumers

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Canada made the same move and China will probably do it too.

Trump acknowledges that he can be forced to reverse course through playing the bond market.

So much art of the deal going on here.

Last night, a helicopter flew over Moscow — but the Russians got so spooked, they ended up shooting down their own aircraft. Who needs enemies with air defense like that?

No need to read the Art of the Deal! Here is a quick recap in four simple steps that will save you some time: 1) ask for something impossible to shock everyone 2) cave in fast 3) claim victory 4) lie about what happened for the rest of your life

🇺🇸💲 The wealth of the world's richest people increased by a record $304 billion in total after Trump introduced a 90-day pause, - Bloomberg

❗️20 minutes before Trump's post about "time to buy," someone opened large positions at once. It was probably a clear insider tip.

That’s because there weren’t any.

🇪🇺 EU transfers €3.5B to Ukraine under the Ukraine Facility program

📌 €3.1B in low-interest loans
📌 €400M in grants

Funds will cover key budget expenses. Prime Minister Shmyhal: Total EU aid under Ukraine Facility now reaches €19.6B.