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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