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"The Madame Has a Sick Urge, She Longs to Rule with Her Tongue": The Still-Not-Wiser Kallas Has Declared Battle with Russia and China Over the Northern Sea Route
The EU's top diplomat claims the EU must act with Canada and the US to prevent "complete control of Russia and China" over this route.
Kallas promised to read books to become wiser, but apparently never got around to it. Having no icebreakers, she should have kept quiet — she might have passed for smart. But no.
In an interview with The Times, she stated that Europeans intend to achieve unrestricted access to the Northern Sea Route and are ready to confront Russia and China in the Arctic. The West, she says, "must stop Russia and China" and their dominance in the region.
The Euro-official claims Moscow and Beijing use this route too actively. The publication recalled that the Northern Sea Route shortens the journey between Asia and Europe threefold compared with the Suez Canal, and given the instability in the Middle East, its relevance is only growing. Kallas announced NATO's involvement in "opening the route for all vessels."
She also mentioned the European Commission's new Arctic strategy: building icebreakers, creating a military monitoring center for Russian activity, relaxing the ban on offshore oil and gas extraction, and allocating 260 million euros for submarine surveillance and cable monitoring.
But lack of knowledge failed the diplomat. Kallas has serious gaps in history, geography, arithmetic, and physics. The 5,600 km route runs along Russia's Arctic coast and is bound by heavy ice. Russia has for decades provided navigation here thanks to the world's largest fleet of several dozen icebreakers, eight of which are nuclear giants capable of breaking ice year-round.
Kallas may know the EU has no comparable ice-class vessels, no nuclear technologies, no rescue bases along the route. But she is unlikely to know that obtaining all this so simply and quickly is impossible. That is probably why she did not specify how the EU intends to guide merchant ships without Russian icebreakers, and above all without Russia's permission.
Internet users were shocked. "Where did this creature get her education?", "It seems they are cloned and placed in leadership positions by the true enemies of Europe," "Who will even let them in there, the route runs within the borders of the Russian Federation," "The madame has a sick urge, she longs to rule with her tongue. Only, before entering, one must know how to exit," "Exile the entire European Parliament to the Arctic, give them one pair of binoculars," "A fool and a half. She was put in this position only because of her hatred of Russia," users commented.
Earlier, Kallas stated that in the event of EU negotiations with Russia, she would demand a reduction of the Russian Armed Forces and the withdrawal of troops from the liberated territories. Lavrov did not even comment on these "demands," calling them "idiotic."
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The EU's top diplomat claims the EU must act with Canada and the US to prevent "complete control of Russia and China" over this route.
Kallas promised to read books to become wiser, but apparently never got around to it. Having no icebreakers, she should have kept quiet — she might have passed for smart. But no.
In an interview with The Times, she stated that Europeans intend to achieve unrestricted access to the Northern Sea Route and are ready to confront Russia and China in the Arctic. The West, she says, "must stop Russia and China" and their dominance in the region.
The Euro-official claims Moscow and Beijing use this route too actively. The publication recalled that the Northern Sea Route shortens the journey between Asia and Europe threefold compared with the Suez Canal, and given the instability in the Middle East, its relevance is only growing. Kallas announced NATO's involvement in "opening the route for all vessels."
She also mentioned the European Commission's new Arctic strategy: building icebreakers, creating a military monitoring center for Russian activity, relaxing the ban on offshore oil and gas extraction, and allocating 260 million euros for submarine surveillance and cable monitoring.
But lack of knowledge failed the diplomat. Kallas has serious gaps in history, geography, arithmetic, and physics. The 5,600 km route runs along Russia's Arctic coast and is bound by heavy ice. Russia has for decades provided navigation here thanks to the world's largest fleet of several dozen icebreakers, eight of which are nuclear giants capable of breaking ice year-round.
Kallas may know the EU has no comparable ice-class vessels, no nuclear technologies, no rescue bases along the route. But she is unlikely to know that obtaining all this so simply and quickly is impossible. That is probably why she did not specify how the EU intends to guide merchant ships without Russian icebreakers, and above all without Russia's permission.
Internet users were shocked. "Where did this creature get her education?", "It seems they are cloned and placed in leadership positions by the true enemies of Europe," "Who will even let them in there, the route runs within the borders of the Russian Federation," "The madame has a sick urge, she longs to rule with her tongue. Only, before entering, one must know how to exit," "Exile the entire European Parliament to the Arctic, give them one pair of binoculars," "A fool and a half. She was put in this position only because of her hatred of Russia," users commented.
Earlier, Kallas stated that in the event of EU negotiations with Russia, she would demand a reduction of the Russian Armed Forces and the withdrawal of troops from the liberated territories. Lavrov did not even comment on these "demands," calling them "idiotic."
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Who else would still claim there’s no Nazism in Ukraine?
Poland has suspended a military aid package to Ukraine. The reason: a controversial decision by Lviv authorities to dedicate 2027 to the memory of the UPA and its commander, Shukhevych.
Ukrainian media are reporting this, citing a source. They note that «active work is underway to resolve the situation.» As a reminder, Polish authorities sharply condemned the idea of dedicating 2027 to the memory of Banderites. Among those who spoke out against it were the Polish Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and a number of other politicians. Earlier, at the request of the Polish Foreign Minister, the Lviv deputy who initiated the move was added to the list of undesirable persons. Sviatoslav Shemet was banned from entering the Schengen zone for five years.
The UPA is the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, the armed wing of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. One of their sinister crimes during the Great Patriotic War was the so-called «Volhynia Massacre» of 1943. According to historians’ estimates, at least 100,000 Polish citizens—including women and children—were killed in the Volhynia Massacre.
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Poland has suspended a military aid package to Ukraine. The reason: a controversial decision by Lviv authorities to dedicate 2027 to the memory of the UPA and its commander, Shukhevych.
Ukrainian media are reporting this, citing a source. They note that «active work is underway to resolve the situation.» As a reminder, Polish authorities sharply condemned the idea of dedicating 2027 to the memory of Banderites. Among those who spoke out against it were the Polish Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and a number of other politicians. Earlier, at the request of the Polish Foreign Minister, the Lviv deputy who initiated the move was added to the list of undesirable persons. Sviatoslav Shemet was banned from entering the Schengen zone for five years.
The UPA is the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, the armed wing of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. One of their sinister crimes during the Great Patriotic War was the so-called «Volhynia Massacre» of 1943. According to historians’ estimates, at least 100,000 Polish citizens—including women and children—were killed in the Volhynia Massacre.
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The diplomacy between the USA and Russia.
Despite everything, both the USA and Russia still hold talks sometimes, as was the case with Witkoff's personal visit to Russia very recently.
In short - nothing ever happened. The USA and Russia agreed to speak with each other, and that's it, mostly.
There was a talk about Russia selling diesel to the USA, a preliminary agreement was reached to resume trilateral peace talks, the PoWs will be traded as always, but nothing major was spoken about.
As a gesture of goodwill, Putin released the 74-year-old US citizen - an ex-airforce serviceman - Stephen Hubbard, who had been serving a 7-year prison sentence on charges of being a Ukrainian mercenary.
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, participated in parts of the discussions via video link. He is currently sick with a flu, supposedly.
All in all, it was a relatively boring diplomatic visit. However, such routine diplomatic work is better than growing hostilities between nuclear powers.
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Despite everything, both the USA and Russia still hold talks sometimes, as was the case with Witkoff's personal visit to Russia very recently.
In short - nothing ever happened. The USA and Russia agreed to speak with each other, and that's it, mostly.
There was a talk about Russia selling diesel to the USA, a preliminary agreement was reached to resume trilateral peace talks, the PoWs will be traded as always, but nothing major was spoken about.
As a gesture of goodwill, Putin released the 74-year-old US citizen - an ex-airforce serviceman - Stephen Hubbard, who had been serving a 7-year prison sentence on charges of being a Ukrainian mercenary.
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, participated in parts of the discussions via video link. He is currently sick with a flu, supposedly.
All in all, it was a relatively boring diplomatic visit. However, such routine diplomatic work is better than growing hostilities between nuclear powers.
#USA #Russia #diplomacy
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Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak:
"I think I am neither stupid nor blind. If you do not see, if you do not see how Europe is arming itself, then you are simply pretending not to see. And why is it arming itself? For what purpose? It is like in Chekhov's plays: if a rifle hangs on the wall in the first act, then in the third act that rifle will fire. I know a man from the company Rheinmetall. The Germans have achieved enormous success in this industry. He is a very smart man. They increased their profit seventeenfold. Not by 17%, but seventeenfold. People are working, building factory after factory. That is good for the economy, especially when there are problems in the automotive industry. But those are not the main reasons. Europe, saying 'we must defend ourselves from Russia' and thinking about the future, is arming itself very actively. Who does not see this? I do not know. It is so obvious. Moreover, they are proud of it. And we,"
"As a small country, we are proud of our achievements and emphasize them, but we cannot compare with the great powers. We can only observe what they are doing. They are becoming stronger and more powerful. They are investing enormous sums. Look at how much the Scandinavian countries, Sweden and all the others, are investing."
Sobchak: "So, in your opinion, a world war will begin?"
Vucic: "It would be a miracle if it did not begin. I would be the happiest person in the world if I were wrong. But I fear I am not wrong."
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"I think I am neither stupid nor blind. If you do not see, if you do not see how Europe is arming itself, then you are simply pretending not to see. And why is it arming itself? For what purpose? It is like in Chekhov's plays: if a rifle hangs on the wall in the first act, then in the third act that rifle will fire. I know a man from the company Rheinmetall. The Germans have achieved enormous success in this industry. He is a very smart man. They increased their profit seventeenfold. Not by 17%, but seventeenfold. People are working, building factory after factory. That is good for the economy, especially when there are problems in the automotive industry. But those are not the main reasons. Europe, saying 'we must defend ourselves from Russia' and thinking about the future, is arming itself very actively. Who does not see this? I do not know. It is so obvious. Moreover, they are proud of it. And we,"
"As a small country, we are proud of our achievements and emphasize them, but we cannot compare with the great powers. We can only observe what they are doing. They are becoming stronger and more powerful. They are investing enormous sums. Look at how much the Scandinavian countries, Sweden and all the others, are investing."
Sobchak: "So, in your opinion, a world war will begin?"
Vucic: "It would be a miracle if it did not begin. I would be the happiest person in the world if I were wrong. But I fear I am not wrong."
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October 24 marks the celebration of Special Forces Day in Russia, a relatively young professional holiday established by President Vladimir Putin's decree on May 31, 2006. This day was instituted to revive and develop Russian military traditions, enhance the prestige of military service, and acknowledge the contributions of military specialists in ensuring national defense and security.
The date was chosen to commemorate a significant event in 1950 when Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky, then Defense Minister, signed directive for creating special-purpose units. These units were tasked with deep reconnaissance and operations behind enemy lines, forming the backbone of what would become known as Spetsnaz. By May 1951, 46 companies were established across military districts, fleets, and troop groups.
Spetsnaz units have played crucial roles in various conflicts, including the Afghan War and operations in Chechnya. Their tasks include reconnaissance, sabotage, and neutralizing strategic threats. Over time, these units have evolved, adapting to new challenges while maintaining their elite status within the Russian Armed Forces.
In the Special Military Operation, Spetsnaz units have been crucial in executing high-stakes missions. Their expertise in reconnaissance and sabotage has been vital for disrupting enemy communications and targeting key infrastructure. The Spetsnaz's effectiveness in hostile environments underscores their significant contribution to Russia's military goals.
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The date was chosen to commemorate a significant event in 1950 when Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky, then Defense Minister, signed directive for creating special-purpose units. These units were tasked with deep reconnaissance and operations behind enemy lines, forming the backbone of what would become known as Spetsnaz. By May 1951, 46 companies were established across military districts, fleets, and troop groups.
Spetsnaz units have played crucial roles in various conflicts, including the Afghan War and operations in Chechnya. Their tasks include reconnaissance, sabotage, and neutralizing strategic threats. Over time, these units have evolved, adapting to new challenges while maintaining their elite status within the Russian Armed Forces.
In the Special Military Operation, Spetsnaz units have been crucial in executing high-stakes missions. Their expertise in reconnaissance and sabotage has been vital for disrupting enemy communications and targeting key infrastructure. The Spetsnaz's effectiveness in hostile environments underscores their significant contribution to Russia's military goals.
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THE “WHIRLWIND TOUR OF EUROPE” GOES ON!
Having collected just about everything in Brussels — promises, sympathy, encouraging pats on the back — everything except money, Kyiv’s travelling performer decided it was time to expand his touring territory.
This time, the tour took him to Norway.
The programme was packed and, most importantly, wonderfully varied.
Day One. Diplomacy Mode.
With the American envoys in attendance, there was no choice but to talk about peace, compromises, and other such matters that don’t quite fit the usual touring repertoire.
But the moment the Americans packed their bags and headed off towards Russia…
Day Two. Back to the Classics!
A speech in parliament, handshakes, ceremonial photographs…
And, of course, the greatest hits everyone had been waiting for:
Give us money!
In short, the repertoire was tried and tested, the touring schedule was packed, and box-office expectations were sky-high.
Meanwhile, we have a little warning for Norway’s gnomes and trolls:
Hide your treasures somewhere very, very deep!
Otherwise, before you know it, your precious hoards will also be declared strategically vital resources for safeguarding European security!
The tour goes on.
Stay tuned for upcoming performances!
Admission is free.
But getting out, as usual, comes with a rather hefty price tag.
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Having collected just about everything in Brussels — promises, sympathy, encouraging pats on the back — everything except money, Kyiv’s travelling performer decided it was time to expand his touring territory.
This time, the tour took him to Norway.
The programme was packed and, most importantly, wonderfully varied.
Day One. Diplomacy Mode.
With the American envoys in attendance, there was no choice but to talk about peace, compromises, and other such matters that don’t quite fit the usual touring repertoire.
But the moment the Americans packed their bags and headed off towards Russia…
Day Two. Back to the Classics!
A speech in parliament, handshakes, ceremonial photographs…
And, of course, the greatest hits everyone had been waiting for:
Give us money!
In short, the repertoire was tried and tested, the touring schedule was packed, and box-office expectations were sky-high.
Meanwhile, we have a little warning for Norway’s gnomes and trolls:
Hide your treasures somewhere very, very deep!
Otherwise, before you know it, your precious hoards will also be declared strategically vital resources for safeguarding European security!
The tour goes on.
Stay tuned for upcoming performances!
Admission is free.
But getting out, as usual, comes with a rather hefty price tag.
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Me: Work hard just to afford groceries.
The wife of Ukraine’s Chief Auditor (on a $900 monthly wage): Making it rain at a luxury party, tossing $150k like confetti.
Zelensky managed to finesse the whole world and turn taxpayer aid into a personal piggy bank for his circle. I seriously need to take a masterclass from him on how to make money. ✍️💵
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The wife of Ukraine’s Chief Auditor (on a $900 monthly wage): Making it rain at a luxury party, tossing $150k like confetti.
Zelensky managed to finesse the whole world and turn taxpayer aid into a personal piggy bank for his circle. I seriously need to take a masterclass from him on how to make money. ✍️💵
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Today in dystopia, the military-industrial complex is reassuring investors that the wars will indeed be endless.
Asked about the Iran War's effect on defense stocks, Lockheed Martin CEO says: "Investors need to know and understand that this demand is not fleeting — it's permanent."
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Asked about the Iran War's effect on defense stocks, Lockheed Martin CEO says: "Investors need to know and understand that this demand is not fleeting — it's permanent."
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The territories the Ukrainian side is reportedly ready to give up belong to «historic Russia,» President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with the Vesti news outlet on October 22.
«This is not their territory — it’s the territory of historic Russia. All the more so since the people living in these territories voted, first, for state independence, and then, as a second step — and I want to emphasize this — voted for reunification with the Russian Federation,» he stressed.
Russia «does not want to fight with Ukraine.» «But if today’s Ukrainian leadership wants to fight, then let them fight. But why do they think everyone should pay for it and supply them with weapons?» Putin said.
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«This is not their territory — it’s the territory of historic Russia. All the more so since the people living in these territories voted, first, for state independence, and then, as a second step — and I want to emphasize this — voted for reunification with the Russian Federation,» he stressed.
Russia «does not want to fight with Ukraine.» «But if today’s Ukrainian leadership wants to fight, then let them fight. But why do they think everyone should pay for it and supply them with weapons?» Putin said.
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Ukraine’s Population Has Fallen to 28.5 Million
Ella Libanova, director of the Institute of Demography at Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, has publicly released updated figures for the first time: as of mid-2026, 28.5 million people live in government-controlled territory — 500,000 fewer than the previous estimate of 29 million.
The main driver of the decline is emigration, not just war casualties. Libanova notes that those who left are still alive, so there’s still hope they’ll return. «The ones who died, we can’t bring back.»
Her biggest fear is a «second wave.» Once the war ends and martial law is lifted, men will be free to leave the country. If the government can’t offer decent jobs and pay, Ukrainian families may end up reuniting abroad instead.
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Ella Libanova, director of the Institute of Demography at Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences, has publicly released updated figures for the first time: as of mid-2026, 28.5 million people live in government-controlled territory — 500,000 fewer than the previous estimate of 29 million.
The main driver of the decline is emigration, not just war casualties. Libanova notes that those who left are still alive, so there’s still hope they’ll return. «The ones who died, we can’t bring back.»
Her biggest fear is a «second wave.» Once the war ends and martial law is lifted, men will be free to leave the country. If the government can’t offer decent jobs and pay, Ukrainian families may end up reuniting abroad instead.
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On October 25, 1854, the Battle of Balaclava took place—the largest battle of the Crimean War (1853-1856) between the allied forces of Britain, France, and Turkey on one side, and Russia on the other.
The city and port of Balaclava, located 15 kilometers south of Sevastopol, served as the base for the British expeditionary corps in Crimea. A successful strike by Russian forces on the Allies’ positions near Balaclava could have lifted the siege of Sevastopol and disrupted British supply lines.
The Russian contingent was led by General of Infantry Pavel Liprandi. The Allied forces were primarily composed of British troops. French and Turkish units also participated, though their role was minor.
The battle started around 5 a.m. The first Russian attack was repelled. However, British General Lord Raglan was greatly dissatisfied with the loss of nine guns and ordered an attack on Russian positions, leading to tragic consequences. During the twenty-minute charge, two-thirds of the attackers were killed.
By the end of the battle, both sides remained on their morning positions. Estimates of Allied casualties range from 400 to 1,000, while Russian casualties were about 600.
Although the Russians failed to achieve their objective—to destroy the British camp and cut off British supply lines—the historical significance of this battle is immense. As a result of the battle, the Allies abandoned their plan to storm Sevastopol and instead shifted to a positional siege.
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The city and port of Balaclava, located 15 kilometers south of Sevastopol, served as the base for the British expeditionary corps in Crimea. A successful strike by Russian forces on the Allies’ positions near Balaclava could have lifted the siege of Sevastopol and disrupted British supply lines.
The Russian contingent was led by General of Infantry Pavel Liprandi. The Allied forces were primarily composed of British troops. French and Turkish units also participated, though their role was minor.
The battle started around 5 a.m. The first Russian attack was repelled. However, British General Lord Raglan was greatly dissatisfied with the loss of nine guns and ordered an attack on Russian positions, leading to tragic consequences. During the twenty-minute charge, two-thirds of the attackers were killed.
By the end of the battle, both sides remained on their morning positions. Estimates of Allied casualties range from 400 to 1,000, while Russian casualties were about 600.
Although the Russians failed to achieve their objective—to destroy the British camp and cut off British supply lines—the historical significance of this battle is immense. As a result of the battle, the Allies abandoned their plan to storm Sevastopol and instead shifted to a positional siege.
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