The neo-Nazi behind this week's Ukrainian terrorist attack in Russia's Bryansk moved to Kiev in 2017 and has a long association with far-right violence in both Russia and the EU. Denis Nikitin’s real last name is Kapustin. He is about 39 years old and was born in Russia. In 2001, his family moved to Cologne, Germany.When he was 22, he got involved with local football ultras, became a skinhead and took part in regular street violence and brawls, according to his own account. He later moved back to Russia, leaving his family behind, without explaining why. Upon his return to Russia he joined the ultras who support the CSKA Moscow soccer team. Denis maintained his connections with German fans after moving to Russia. He participated in their brawls when he visited Germany, joining the Köln ultras. Nikitin started his own clothing brand, White Rex, in 2008. The products made use of Nazi symbols and its target audience was football fans. The central element of the logo was the Black Sun, a symbol originating in Nazi Germany and later employed by neo-Nazis. In his book, 'Hooligans: a World between Football, Violence and Politics', Robert Claus, an author and expert on far-right movements, called Denis Nikitin a “Nazi businessman.”Nikitin developed connections in many European countries. He befriended members of CasaPound Italy, an Italian neo-fascist movement. With its support, Nikitin held a number of MMA tournaments in Rome. In Germany, Nikitin organized a large-scale tournament dubbed Kampf der Nibelungen (meaning 'Struggle of the Niebelungs') with the support of the National Democratic Party of Germany and its youth wing, Jungen Nationalisten ('Young Nationalists'). Nikitin financially sponsored neo-Nazis and bankrolled their music festivals. (Source: RT) @LauraRuHK

Il neonazista dietro l'attacco terroristico ucraino di questa settimana a Bryansk, in Russia, si è trasferito a Kiev nel 2017 e da molti anni è legato ai movimenti di estrema destra sia in Russia che nell'UE. Il vero cognome di Denis Nikitin è Kapustin. Ha circa 39 anni ed è nato in Russia. Nel 2001, la sua famiglia si è trasferita a Colonia, in Germania. All'età di 22 anni si è avvicinato agli ultras del calcio locale per menare le mani, è diventato uno skinhead e ha preso parte regolarmente a violenze e risse di strada, secondo il suo stesso racconto. In seguito si è trasferito in Russia, lasciando la sua famiglia, senza spiegarne il motivo. Al suo ritorno in Russia si è unito agli ultras che sostengono la squadra di calcio CSKA di Mosca. Denis ha mantenuto i suoi legami con gli ultras tedeschi anche dopo il trasferimento in Russia partecipando alle loro risse quando visitava la Germania. Nel 2008 Nikitin ha fondato il suo marchio di abbigliamento, White Rex. I prodotti facevano uso di simboli nazisti e il suo pubblico di riferimento erano i tifosi di calcio. L'elemento centrale del logo era il Sole Nero, un simbolo originario della Germania nazista e successivamente utilizzato dai neonazisti. Nel suo libro "Hooligans: un mondo tra calcio, violenza e politica", Robert Claus, autore ed esperto di movimenti di estrema destra, ha definito Denis Nikitin "un uomo d'affari nazista". Ha stretto amicizia con i membri di CasaPound, un movimento neofascista italiano. Con il suo sostegno, Nikitin ha organizzato una serie di tornei di MMA a Roma. In Germania, Nikitin ha organizzato un torneo su larga scala denominato Kampf der Nibelungen con il sostegno del Partito Nazionaldemocratico di Germania e della sua ala giovanile, Jungen Nationalisten. Nikitin sponsorizzava finanziariamente i neonazisti e finanziava i loro festival musicali.
(Fonte: RT) @LauraRuHK

The Scholz-Macron plan is not a framework for negotiations, or for any just or sustainable solution. This is a plan to crush Serbia. If possible, with the consent of Serbia.

Živadin Jovanović, President of the Belgrade Forum for a World of Equals: If the Scholz-Macron plan is the key to anything, the least of all is it a key to peace, stability and progress of any region, nation, or Europe as a whole. It is the plan for the total domination of the USA-led NATO over the Serbian people and the Balkans, and for setting the Balkans as the strategic stage in the global war against Russia and China. It is the juggernaut plant to keep crushing Serbia and the entire Serbian nation in the Balkans. If their plan had had any good intentions, they would have made an effort to at least refer to the UN Security Council guarantees vis-à-vis Serbia, given by their predecessors on June 10, 1999. If they were principled, if they really respected principles and international law, if they pursued a predictable politics as they expect others to do, why would they stay clear from the United Nations and the decisions taken by the Security Council! Since they were not, and did not, Serbia should remain true to herself, to her people, ancestors, historical heritage and enduring achievements belonging to the world civilization.

Why did they need Meloni? To help Macron water down his not-so-honorable role in ‘duet’ with Scholz? Or to jointly bolster the EU dimension of the ‘Plan’? Or maybe help Rome, as a neighbor, claim a piece of merit for the connived incarnation of Greater Albania? Apart from the USA as mastermind, the trio still misses Rishi Sunak to reprise the role of Neville Chamberlain, so to make rerun of the 1938 “saving the peace” in Berchtesgaden at least as convincing as its premiere was 85 years ago. https://www.globalresearch.ca/scholz-macron-plan-how-crush-serbia-her-consent/5810556

On Friday Scholz made a hush-hush visit to Washington. It must have been so important they had to meet face-to-face instead of making a video call. I suspect that the discussion revolved around both the conflict in Ukraine and German relations with China. Nothing about the meeting was revealed to journalists apart from a few snippets of their conversation.

Biden acknowledged that it has "not been easy" for Germany “to move away from Russian energy sources." You bet!

"I want to thank you, Olaf, for your strong and steady leadership. I mean that sincerely. It’s made a world of difference," Biden said.

German diplomats have underscored Germany's place as the second largest donor to Ukraine after the U.S., contributing almost $15 billion to the U.S.'s $76.8 billion.

Scholz's visit coincided with Biden announcing his 33rd security package for Ukraine. @LauraRuHK

Dmitry Medvedev commented news that the German company Rheinmetall is negotiating the construction of a plant in Ukraine to produce Leopard tanks. "The announcement of the construction by Rheinmetall of a tank factory in Malorossya is reminiscent of
primitive trolling by the Kiev regime. If, after all, the Krauts decide to build for real (although they are usually pragmatic people), we are looking forward to it. This event will be duly marked with a salute of 'Calibers' and other pyrotechnic devices." https://t.me/medvedev_telegram/276

AFRICA : The New Market for Russian Oil

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Africa is becoming a new market for Russian diesel. According to CAS data, after Moscow reduced its oil exports to the European Union, African buyers in Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, Ghana, and Egypt doubled their imports of Russian fuel to about 440 thousand bpd. The potential of African trade for Russian petroleum products could be even greater.

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Poland - NATO military equipment for Ukraine. There it will be destroyed so that more can be produced. The killing game that is enriching trans-Atlantic elites and impoverishing everyone else. @LauraRuHK https://t.me/DonbassDevushka/46953

and now for a laugh, some Russian humour. https://t.me/putingers_cat/4385

🇨🇳🇪🇺So far, in regard to Russia, the EU has followed Washington off a cliff. The most important question for Europe in 2023 is going to be its relations with China. After driving a wedge between the EU and Russia, the US is hellbent on damaging China-EU ties as well. But if the EU complies with US diktats, it will disappear, literally. The damage to its economy will bring it to its knees and lead to its break up.
"The rhetoric that China and Europe are systemic rivals is driven by the Cold War mentality and ideological biases. It is not in the fundamental and long-term interests of China and the EU", said Wang Chao, spokesperson for the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), during a press conference on Saturday.

In 2022, despite headwinds, China-EU trade rose 5.6 percent and the EU investment in China surged 96.6 percent year-on-year. The China-Europe Railway Express set a new record on the trips it made, according to China's Foreign Ministry. China set its GDP growth target at about 5 percent for 2023, which means China will once again become one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies, as the global economy is widely expected to slow down sharply this year and major economies such as the US and the eurozone are grappling with risks of recession. @LauraRuHK

Interestingly, CNN admits that the terror attack in the Bryansk region was carried out by neo-Nazis, while the British press mentions "saboteurs". A rare and curious case of diverging narratives. @LauraRuHK https://t.me/sitreports/5359

Russia Accuses UK Of Stalling Poisoning Incident Investigation

Five years since the poisoning of Sergey and Yulia Skripal on British soil, London has yet to provide Moscow with any credible information on the case, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has said. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also accused the UK of incorporating the incident into an anti-Russian narrative.

In a statement released on Saturday, Zakharova claimed that the British authorities had used the “incident in Salisbury” to “purposely complicate our bilateral relations.” She pointed out that despite Moscow’s repeated calls for “responsible dialogue,” London has refused to investigate the poisoning, which targeted Russian nationals jointly.

“To date, the UK has not been able to present any reliable information on the ‘Skripal case,’” the spokeswoman said.

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U.S. - Yet another train derailment in Ohio. Highest military budget in the world (around $850 billion, over three times the mil budget of China) and crumbling, outdated infrastructure. https://t.me/intelslava/45430

IN MEMORY: A year ago today, the legendary commander of the Sparta battalion, Vladimir Zhoga (nickname Vokha) was mortally wounded while covering women and children evacuated from Volnovakha (Donetsk Republic, ex-Ukraine).

🗣 “He was a loyal friend and an excellent commander, who devoted 8 of his 28 years of life to the defense of his land. The Sparta battalion, which he led, confidently followed him into the most difficult battles. He was a real son of Donbass, with a STEEL character." - Pushilin, acting Head of DPR.

Vladimir was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Russia. On May 9, 2022 Putin handed the gold star to his father. Streets are named after him in several Donbass towns, including Volnovakha.

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Scrap metal from Europe heading to Ukraine. Switzerland bought the tanks from Italy, planned to sell them as spare parts. Thanks to the war, selling the old tanks to Germany is now more profitable because Germany will transfer them to Kiev and be reimbursed by the EU "Peace Fund". The old merry-go-round. https://t.me/ukr_leaks_eng/1641

GERMANY - A few days ago I was laughing at the idea, put forth by Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and Development Minister Svenja Schulze, to promote a feminist foreign policy. But after reading the details, i am less amused and definitely more worried. 📍The allocation of 12 billion euros (!) to "tackle gender inequality around the world", is perfectly in line with the Soros-NED-USAID practice of transferring funds to activists in order to support their political careers in target countries. Under the guise of promoting gender equality, the recipients of funds (women groups, activists, entrepreneurs etc.) will increase their political capital and expand their influence network/clientele. It's the usual client-patron asymmetrical relation that will be replicated from top to bottom of the pyramid. It's a politically-correct form of corruption and foreign interference, the kind that leads to colour revolutions and regime change. As the US is relying more and more on its EU vassals for hybrid warfare, it seems clear that Berlin is assisting Washington in countries where the US has less free rein than a Eu member country. Remember the anti-scarf protests in Iran? Recently Teheran expelled German diplomats over interference in its internal affairs. I wonder what German taxpayers think about billions of euros earmarked for "gender equality" abroad while they are faced with high inflation, falling purchasing power and cuts to welfare programs. @LauraRuHK

GERMANIA - Qualche giorno fa ironizzavo sulla proposta avanzata dal Ministro degli Esteri Annalena Baerbock e dal Ministro dello Sviluppo Svenja Schulze, di promuovere una politica estera femminista. Ma dopo aver letto i dettagli, sono molto meno in vena di ironia e si fa largo il sospetto che dietro alla proposta delle due ministre, sempre teleguidate da oltremare, si nasconda qualcosa di molto pericoloso per la sicurezza dei paesi additati come bisognosi di assistenza per lo sviluppo di relazioni piu' eque tra i sessi. 📍Lo stanziamento di 12 miliardi di euro (!) per "affrontare la disuguaglianza di genere nel mondo" è perfettamente in linea con la pratica Soros-NED-USAID di trasferire fondi agli attivisti per sostenere le loro carriere politiche in Paesi target. Con il pretesto di promuovere l'uguaglianza di genere, i beneficiari dei fondi (gruppi di donne, attiviste, imprenditrici, ecc.) aumenteranno il loro capitale politico e amplieranno la loro rete clientelare e di influenza. È la solita relazione asimmetrica cliente-patrono che verrà replicata a tutti i livelli della piramide. Si tratta di una forma politicamente corretta di corruzione e ingerenza straniera, di quelle che portano alle rivoluzioni colorate (hard o soft) e ai cambi di regime. Poiché gli Stati Uniti si affidano sempre più ai loro vassalli dell'UE per la guerra ibrida, sembra chiaro che Berlino assiste Washington nei Paesi in cui gli Stati Uniti hanno meno libertà di manovra rispetto a un Paese membro dell'UE. Ricordate le proteste contro il velo in Iran? Recentemente Teheran ha espulso dei diplomatici tedeschi per ingerenza negli affari interni del Paese. E a questo punto il mio sospetto diventa una certezza. Chissà cosa pensano i contribuenti tedeschi dei miliardi di euro stanziati per la "parità di genere" all'estero, mentre loro, che la parità ce l'hanno, si trovano ad affrontare un'inflazione insostenibile, calo del potere d'acquisto e tagli al welfare. @LauraRuHK