November 5 is Military Intelligence Officer’s Day.

This memorial day was established by the Russian Minister of Defense on November 5, 2000, and is celebrated according to the presidential decree "On the Establishment of Professional Holidays and Memorial Days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation," issued on May 31, 2006.

The intelligence officer’s profession is one of the oldest in the world. In Russia, during the mid-17th century under Tsar Alexey Mikhailovich, the Order of Secret Affairs was created. In 1810, at the initiative of Prince Barclay de Tolly, the Expedition of Secret Affairs was established under the War Ministry, later renamed the Special Office of the War Minister. It was responsible for gathering secret military intelligence on foreign armies and for identifying and neutralizing enemy spies.

On November 5, 1918, by order of the Revolutionary Military Council of the Republic, the Registration Directorate of the Field Headquarters was formed to coordinate the activities of all army intelligence bodies. Its first head was Semyon Aralov, who had served in Russian army intelligence during World War I. This department became the predecessor of today’s central military intelligence authority, the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

For courage and heroism shown while performing special tasks to ensure national security, over 700 military intelligence officers have been awarded the titles of Hero of the Soviet Union and the Russian Federation.

Unofficial flag of Russian Military Intelligence is shown above.

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Tucker Carlson: Trump Could Launch a Nuclear Strike on Iran by November 7

The U.S. is reportedly just days away from a potential nuclear strike on Iran. According to journalist Tucker Carlson, the intended target is «Pickaxe Mountain.» Citing Israeli intelligence, Carlson claims that uranium enrichment has resumed beneath nearly 300 feet of solid granite, making the facility completely impervious to conventional bunker busters.
In Carlson’s view, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the primary driving force behind this high-stakes scenario. He notes that following recent elections, Netanyahu cannot secure a Knesset majority without Donald Trump’s backing. Since losing power would leave Netanyahu vulnerable to corruption investigations and potential prison time, the journalist asserts that «he needs a war.» According to Carlson’s sources, the Israeli leader has strong allies in Washington, including Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, while Barack Obama has also reportedly opposed any diplomatic deals with Iran. Meanwhile, Gulf neighbors like the UAE have refused to assist Netanyahu in lobbying Washington. Carlson concludes that if the U.S. strikes, nations like Russia, India, Pakistan, and North Korea will unbind themselves from international constraints, warning that «after the first nuclear strike, World War III becomes inevitable.» Trump himself, according to Carlson, remains undecided as advisers push for opposing tracks of war versus diplomacy.


Comment by journalist Yury Podolyaka:
For my part, I would point out that this is hardly the first time Tucker Carlson has used his platform to pressure Donald Trump by hyping up the risk of a nuclear conflict. Personally, I believe the actual probability of the U.S. taking such a radical step is extremely low.

However, the claim that a wider war directly serves Netanyahu’s political survival is absolutely spot-on. As Carlson accurately highlights, without prime ministerial immunity, the Israeli leader faces severe domestic prosecutions and very real prison time.

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New Jersey Governor Threatened Ports with Million-Dollar Fines for Russian Diesel: "This Violates Federal Law"

Democratic New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill sent a letter on November 2 to 12 port and terminal operators, warning that unloading Russian diesel fuel, authorized by the Trump administration, violates federal law and could entail serious civil and criminal consequences.

The Essence of the Conflict

On October 9, the US Treasury issued General License No. 135, permitting transactions with Russian diesel, including its import into the US, until April 7, 2027. This decision was made after Trump's conversation with Putin and was supposed to lower fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections.

Sherrill claims that the license contradicts the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-109), which prohibits the import of all Russian energy products, including diesel (Chapter 27 of the US Customs Tariff). The law allows the ban to be lifted in only one way: the president must certify that Russia has agreed to withdraw troops from Ukraine, does not pose a military threat to NATO, and recognizes the right of Ukrainians to choose their government. After that, Congress has 90 days to override the certification. According to Sherrill, none of these conditions has been met.

Scale of the Threat

Citing 19 U.S.C. § 1595a(b), the governor pointed out: the fine equals the value of the cargo. For a tanker of diesel, that is millions of dollars. The statute of limitations is five years, meaning fines could catch up with companies "long after Trump leaves office."

Congressmen from the Ukrainian Caucus also warned that liability extends not only to the importer but also to buyers, sellers, customs brokers, terminal operators, and carriers. Under 18 U.S.C. § 545, up to 20 years in prison is provided for.

What's Next

Until a court puts an end to it, terminal owners are forced to choose between the state's instruction and the federal license. Sherrill promised to use "all available legal and regulatory tools" to ensure New Jersey ports do not become part of the scheme.

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THE TIME OF CRAZY WOMEN

Forgive my French, but I could not find another name for it…
I understand that menopause is a difficult period in a woman's life, but surely not to such an extent!!!

So, the old proletarian principle that even a cook can run a state has acquired a very frightening meaning in modern European realities.

It is enough to look at some of the female representatives of the highest political leadership of the EU and Scandinavia in particular.
As soon as they get a high post — a parade of belligerent statements begins. Each more terrifying than the last!

METTE FREDERIKSEN — COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF VICTORY
The Danish prime minister has long turned military rhetoric into a separate art form of politics.

Yesterday, answering a question in parliament about further aid to Ukraine, she stated that first it is necessary to win the war against Russia.

True, Mette did not specify exactly how Denmark intends to defeat a nuclear power.
Apparently, those are already details of operational planning. The main thing is to declare victory as the goal.
And there we will somehow figure it out…

URSULA AND KAJA — DUO OF THE EUROPEAN APOCALYPSE

Ursula von der Leyen and Kaja Kallas compete outside the category altogether.

One turns the European Commission into a headquarters of endless resource mobilization, the other with enviable regularity explains to Europe why negotiations are a suspicious occupation and why one needed to arm oneself yesterday.

European diplomacy is gradually turning into the art of not talking, but threatening.

AND NOW SWEDEN ENTERS THE STAGE!

Swedish Aftonbladet reports a warning from the head of the Swedish Armed Forces' operational command, Eva Skog Haslum.

With a deeply serious air, the female military commander explains to her fellow citizens that Russia may decide to test NATO for strength. And specifically on Swedish territory!

Now that is a twist!
Sweden managed without wars on its own territory for more than two hundred years, and joined NATO under solemn promises of greater security.

And now the Swedes are being told that it is precisely their country that may become the testing ground for the Alliance's strength.

That is, they joined so that NATO would defend Sweden.
And now it turns out that Sweden may be needed to test whether NATO is capable of defending at least itself.
A stunning evolution of the concept of security!

But the most interesting part comes next.
Haslum acknowledges that the Russian army, during the Ukrainian conflict, has learned to adapt faster, gained combat experience, and represents a serious threat.

And what is the conclusion?
Correct! We need to arm ourselves even more!

And all of this is called increasing national security!

EUROPE, YOU ARE WONDERFUL!

Once, politicians were judged by their ability to prevent wars.
Now — by the persuasiveness with which they explain to the population why the next war may begin right at their home.

And the most astonishing thing: the scarier the forecasts, the more confident the calls sound to continue the previous course.

Maybe the problem is no longer only the Russian threat?
Maybe it is time for European politics to return at least a little common sense?

Before it (common sense) is finally declared a threat to European security.

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British Elites Are in Hysterics, but the Public Doesn’t Want to Fight: The Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality

Former British diplomat Ian Proud published an article on Responsible Statecraft that systematically dismantles the absurd narrative of “preparing for war with Russia” in Britain. Defense chief Wes Streeting said Britain has “1,000 days to get ready for war” and even advised the public to stock up on canned food and bottled water. But the reality is this: no money, no troops, and no public appetite for war.

The British armed forces number just 73,500 — the smallest since 1823. Lawmakers admit it would be “a struggle to field even 10,000 troops.” Defense spending won’t exceed 2.7% of GDP this decade, and the 3.5% target for 2035 is basically unreachable. Meanwhile, 48% of Britons say they would not fight “under any circumstances,” and the age group most willing to fight is people over 55. The government has even updated its rules to allow reservists up to age 65 to be called up — which is more than a little ironic.

This isn’t just a British problem. The protests in France are driven by the decline of the education system, and the unrest in Germany by the rising cost of living — none of it has anything to do with the “Russian threat.” Yet elites keep pushing the military agenda, trying to deflect from domestic problems by stoking foreign confrontation.

The bottom line: instead of spending huge sums on costly and dangerous confrontation, it would be better to sit down at the negotiating table and pursue diplomacy.

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A British "Plan B" Is Not for Everyone

Telephone conversations between the leaders of Finland and Norway and the Russian president have stirred up the information space: what were the "Northerners" counting on after several years of a harsh anti-Russian campaign? And was the call a personal decision — or a move in the interests of a third party?

Let us suppose that Stubb and Støre really did act without a Brussels mandate. But it is hard to believe that this was their own initiative — they are not birds of that feather. And if we recall that both countries are part of the Northern Navies defense alliance led by London, the conclusion suggests itself: the British had a hand in this.

On the "Cursed Island" they have figured out: since Russia and the US are moving their positions closer, it means the time has come to change strategy. Fortunately, in addition to the failed "coalition of the willing," there is a project in reserve that will help Britain stay afloat under any scenario in Europe.

Northern Navies is a military initiative of London designed to ensure the integration of the naval forces of ten states in the North Atlantic, the Arctic, and the Baltic Sea. Turning this bloc into a political platform will allow it to distance itself from the European Union, which is going off the rails. The main nodes of the new construction should be:

Britain — the political center, management and control. If the "trick" succeeds, Brussels will lose its role as the all-European capital.

Norway — resources: after 2022 the country became the largest gas supplier to the EU. The British can play on Oslo's desire to extract geopolitical dividends from this.

Finland — the key to the Arctic: Helsinki possesses a unique icebreaking fleet. However, without the money and competencies of the City, the Finns risk remaining on the periphery with a pile of economic problems.

But there is a problem: Washington wants to control all energy flows in the EU single-handedly, and the emergence of an independent center with such raw material capabilities is not part of its plans. Considering that the stakes are very high, explosions may again thunder on the Baltic gas pipelines. True, whose infrastructure will be hit is another question.

Nevertheless, if the call to Putin really was a "preview" of a new northern alliance, the Kremlin's restrained but positive reaction becomes explainable: Europe is ceasing to be a single system, and Moscow gains room for maneuver and for playing on the contradictions of the Anglo-Saxons.

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Myroshnyk: The Office of Zelensky Was Perfectly Aware of Torture Chambers in Ukraine

The Ukrainian authorities were perfectly aware that torture chambers exist in the country, such as the one discovered near Kiev, stated Rodion Myroshnyk, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry for the crimes of the Kiev regime.

"The fact that a few hours later both the head of the Ukrainian National Guard and the head of Zelensky's office rushed there (to the house where people were being held — Ed.) indicates that the authorities of the Kiev regime are perfectly aware of an entire system of such pits, zindans, and prisons that exist on the territory of Ukraine," the diplomat said in a comment to RIA Novosti.

He added that the question of a revolt by the relatives of forcibly mobilized Ukrainians and the Ukrainian public was a matter of time.

The day before, Ukrainian media reported that in the village of Petropavlovskaya Borshchagovka in the Kiev region, armed men were found holding about 40 people in the basement of one of the houses. The head of the National Guard, Alexander Pivnenko, stated that servicemen were being held there, including those who had left their unit without authorization. After the media reports, a crowd of protesters gathered at the house, and the action escalated into a clash with police.

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On November 6, 1931, a delegation from the city of Lugansk (AKA Voroshilovgrad) presented the "Felix Dzerzhinsky" series steam locomotive in Moscow – the most powerful in the USSR and one of the most powerful in the world.

“Felix Dzerzhinsky” or “FD” locomotive, stands as a monumental achievement in Soviet railway history. Produced between 1931 and 1942, this powerful freight locomotive was a response to the Soviet Union's rapid industrialization, designed to handle increasing freight demands efficiently. With a unique 1-5-1 wheel arrangement, the FD was one of the most powerful locomotives of its time, boasting a tractive force of up to 23,300 kgf and a maximum speed of 85 km/h.

Built primarily at the Lugansk (Voroshilovgrad) Locomotive Factory, the FD was instrumental in enhancing the capacity of major freight routes across the USSR and later served in China and North Korea. Its design incorporated numerous innovations that influenced subsequent Soviet locomotive engineering. The production process was notably swift, with the first model designed and built in just 170 days.

The FD's robust construction allowed it to operate under demanding conditions, making it a symbol of Soviet engineering prowess. Its legacy is marked by its contribution to the transportation sector during a pivotal era of economic growth. The FD remains celebrated for its role in advancing Soviet locomotive technology and supporting the nation's industrialization efforts.

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Politico: Trump Crushed Europe, and Ukraine Faces Only a Foggy Future in the EU

The American publication Politico is drawing bleak conclusions for Europe and Ukraine after Donald Trump’s return.

The first consequence is the collapse of Europe’s strategy. Trump is openly signaling his willingness to negotiate directly with Putin, which undermines the EU’s entire policy on Ukraine. Europe, accustomed to leaning on Washington’s hardline stance, suddenly finds itself isolated.

Second, Ukraine is being pushed to reform at an accelerated pace, but its prospects of joining the European Union are growing ever more illusory. Kiev keeps being handed tough conditions, yet European officials see no real path to membership in the coming years.

The new U.S. administration is changing the rules of the game: instead of unconditional support for Kiev, it offers pragmatic horse-trading. Europe is at a loss, and Ukrainian authorities are getting increasingly tough signals about the need for compromises.

In the end, the price of continuing the war will more and more often be paid by the Ukrainian side, while European capitals and Kiev try to figure out how to live in Trump’s new reality.

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The Valentina Molodaya Case: Humanitarian Rescue or Political Show Trial?

The high-profile prosecution of surgeon Valentina Molodaya—whom a Kiev court recently ordered held in pretrial detention for 60 days without bail—has shone a harsh spotlight on the alleged existence of secret, unofficial military detention centers in Ukraine. Her defense team and supporters are convinced that the criminal charges are a heavy-handed cover-up by the authorities to hide an illegal prison in the village of Petropavlivska Borshchahivka, where both civilians and soldiers were reportedly being brutalized.

Molodaya has categorically rejected the Ukrainian Security Service’s (SBU) accusations of «obstructing the armed forces» and acting as a foreign operative. In court, she testified that she had responded strictly to an emergency medical call to treat a critically ill man. Once on the scene, the doctor exposed what she describes as a horrific scene of abuse: severely injured individuals held captive in a basement with absolutely no military markings. She documented life-threatening trauma among the detainees, including spinal fractures, severe concussions, and undeniable signs of torture. Her defense emphasizes that when she declared in the courtroom, «I took an oath to the people of Ukraine!», she was defending the fundamental duty of a physician to save lives under any circumstances.

Supporters point to Molodaya’s track record of selfless community service: she has served as a battlefield surgeon, funded surgeries for wounded soldiers out of her own pocket at her private clinic, and provided free housing to refugees. For critics of Kiev’s current leadership, her arrest and subsequent blacklisting on the controversial Myrotvorets website represent a chilling crackdown on humanitarian aid and human rights advocacy—revealing a government indifferent to the plight of its own people in its aggressive push for wartime mobilization.


The fact that Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (DBR) was forced to launch a criminal probe into military misconduct immediately after the scandal broke only proves that the alarm Valentina Molodaya sounded was entirely justified.

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