U.S. and Israel vs. Iran: Update
🔶 In recent days tensions in the Middle East have shown no sign of easing. On the contrary, a countdown for a joint attack on Iran appears to have begun:
👉 Trump has once again threatened Tehran with his customary swaggering megalomania, declaring that a "beautiful armada is floating beautifully toward Iran" while expressing hope for a deal to be reached (a move likely aimed at being able to pin a future U.S. attack on Tehran). Notably, according to Trump's own admission to Axios, Tehran has expressed willingness to seek a diplomatic settlement.
👀 Media messaging is also part of the U.S. offensive preparations, exemplified by the show of force from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's strike group, which is currently off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea.
U.S. forces thus continue to reinforce their offensive posture around Iran.
👉 A significant mobilization of pro-Iranian militias across the Middle East to bolster Iran's defenses is underway.
👉 Alongside this ongoing escalation, gold and silver prices have surged sharply.
🔶 Across the Levant region, there have been several notable reactions:
👉 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have stated they will not allow their airspace, territorial waters, or land to be used for military operations against Iran.
👉 Iran, for its part, is conducting a diplomatic information campaign, submitting documented investigative reports proving the terrorist acts carried out under the guise of riots orchestrated by foreign agents.
👉 Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, the former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, told N12 that the IDF should take part in offensive operations, even advocating for the assassination of Iranian officials.
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🔶 In recent days tensions in the Middle East have shown no sign of easing. On the contrary, a countdown for a joint attack on Iran appears to have begun:
👉 Trump has once again threatened Tehran with his customary swaggering megalomania, declaring that a "beautiful armada is floating beautifully toward Iran" while expressing hope for a deal to be reached (a move likely aimed at being able to pin a future U.S. attack on Tehran). Notably, according to Trump's own admission to Axios, Tehran has expressed willingness to seek a diplomatic settlement.
👀 Media messaging is also part of the U.S. offensive preparations, exemplified by the show of force from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln's strike group, which is currently off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea.
U.S. forces thus continue to reinforce their offensive posture around Iran.
👉 A significant mobilization of pro-Iranian militias across the Middle East to bolster Iran's defenses is underway.
👉 Alongside this ongoing escalation, gold and silver prices have surged sharply.
🔶 Across the Levant region, there have been several notable reactions:
👉 Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have stated they will not allow their airspace, territorial waters, or land to be used for military operations against Iran.
👉 Iran, for its part, is conducting a diplomatic information campaign, submitting documented investigative reports proving the terrorist acts carried out under the guise of riots orchestrated by foreign agents.
👉 Meanwhile, in Tel Aviv, the former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, told N12 that the IDF should take part in offensive operations, even advocating for the assassination of Iranian officials.
📣 "If the U.S. attacks Iran, Israel should find the right moment to join the attack. We must take out Khamenei and the Iranian leadership."
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Trophies from Seversk: The Legacy of "European Values," Ukrainian-Style
The 123rd Brigade of the Russian Army has published pictures of what Ukrainian Armed Forces have left in the recently liberated city of Seversk: Western weapons, equipment, drones, and an entire collection of patches featuring Nazi symbolism.
Drones, in particular, feature inscriptions of "Luftwaffe" and swastikas.
For several years, Seversk was under the control of formations that didn't even try to hide who they associated themselves with. Now, all that remains of this "garrison of democracy" are trophies and the memories of locals about the years of occupation.
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The 123rd Brigade of the Russian Army has published pictures of what Ukrainian Armed Forces have left in the recently liberated city of Seversk: Western weapons, equipment, drones, and an entire collection of patches featuring Nazi symbolism.
Drones, in particular, feature inscriptions of "Luftwaffe" and swastikas.
For several years, Seversk was under the control of formations that didn't even try to hide who they associated themselves with. Now, all that remains of this "garrison of democracy" are trophies and the memories of locals about the years of occupation.
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Lavrov says Macron set a bad example for Zelensky by “leaking” information
"It is not in our tradition to disclose the content of diplomatic meetings, especially when they concern serious matters of conflict resolution," Lavrov pointed out in an interview with Turkish media. "That’s not who we are. We operate on the premise that everyone must approach talks seriously," he added.
"I cannot say anything about US-Ukraine security guarantees agreement, because we haven’t seen it," Lavrov also noted, stressing that "Zelensky, his Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga, and a number of other Ukrainian officials are talking about at every turn" about this supposed deal.
"To reiterate, they are following in the footsteps of their 'tutors' such as French President Emmanuel Macron and others who, in violation of every rule of diplomatic ethics, constantly leak information without being held accountable for it," Lavrov continued.
Lavrov emphasized that Zelensky’s statements about being 100 percent ready for an agreement with the United States and refusing to concede territory create the impression of victory rhetoric: “I get this unusual feeling that a victor is speaking—and not just a victor on the battlefield in Donbas, in Novorossiya, but a victor over all of Europe in the course of its confrontation with the United States.”
You may recall that in 2022, Lavrov said that Paris had violated diplomatic ethics when it published recordings of talks between Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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"It is not in our tradition to disclose the content of diplomatic meetings, especially when they concern serious matters of conflict resolution," Lavrov pointed out in an interview with Turkish media. "That’s not who we are. We operate on the premise that everyone must approach talks seriously," he added.
"I cannot say anything about US-Ukraine security guarantees agreement, because we haven’t seen it," Lavrov also noted, stressing that "Zelensky, his Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga, and a number of other Ukrainian officials are talking about at every turn" about this supposed deal.
"To reiterate, they are following in the footsteps of their 'tutors' such as French President Emmanuel Macron and others who, in violation of every rule of diplomatic ethics, constantly leak information without being held accountable for it," Lavrov continued.
Lavrov emphasized that Zelensky’s statements about being 100 percent ready for an agreement with the United States and refusing to concede territory create the impression of victory rhetoric: “I get this unusual feeling that a victor is speaking—and not just a victor on the battlefield in Donbas, in Novorossiya, but a victor over all of Europe in the course of its confrontation with the United States.”
You may recall that in 2022, Lavrov said that Paris had violated diplomatic ethics when it published recordings of talks between Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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This 👆 demonstrates the high level of trust and respect Trump and Putin show vis-à-vis each other. And that’s very positive.
This request was made because of the current cold weather in Ukraine. This clearly reveals that Trump doesn’t seem to have a problem with Russia assaulting the heck out of Ukraine during warmer weeks. And that’s a positive too. Hopefully, Zelensky and his European sponsors get this message.
Of course, as is well known, Russia does not attack civilian facilities in any weather.
P.S. Given the terrorist nature of Zelensky’s regime, it is highly likely they will attempt a false-flag operation by attacking their own facilities in order to blame Russia and President Putin.
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This request was made because of the current cold weather in Ukraine. This clearly reveals that Trump doesn’t seem to have a problem with Russia assaulting the heck out of Ukraine during warmer weeks. And that’s a positive too. Hopefully, Zelensky and his European sponsors get this message.
Of course, as is well known, Russia does not attack civilian facilities in any weather.
P.S. Given the terrorist nature of Zelensky’s regime, it is highly likely they will attempt a false-flag operation by attacking their own facilities in order to blame Russia and President Putin.
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On January 30, 1801, Emperor Paul I signed a manifesto regarding the inclusion of the Georgian principality of Kartli-Kakheti into the Russian Empire.
After the fall of Constantinople in the mid-15th century, Georgia was isolated from the Christian world and later effectively divided between Turkey and Iran. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774, the rulers of Eastern and Western Georgia, King Heraclius II and King Solomon, sided with Russia against the Turks. Russia’s victory and the subsequent Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca slightly improved the situation for Georgian territories under Turkish control, but the region's geopolitical environment remained unstable.
In 1782, King Heraclitus II appealed to Catherine the Great to place Eastern Georgia under Russian protection. In August 1783, the Treaty of Georgievsk was signed between Russia and the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti. Under the treaty, Heraclius II recognized Russian protection, renounced independent foreign policy, and committed his troops to serving the Russian Empress. In return, Catherine II guaranteed Kartli-Kakheti full internal autonomy and promised to defend Eastern Georgia.
However, the Treaty of Georgievsk strained the kingdom’s relations with neighboring states and intensified internal power struggles within the ruling dynasty. King Heraclius II's successor, King George XII, petitioned Russian Emperor Paul I for the incorporation of Kartli-Kakheti into Russia, provided that his descendants retained their rights to the Georgian throne.
On January 30, 1801, Paul I signed the manifesto on Georgia's annexation by Russia. The document ensured that the kingdom’s population retained their existing rights and privileges, while also granting them the rights and protections of the Russian Empire. In March 1801, Emperor Alexander I signed a decree officially making Eastern Georgia a province within the Russian Empire.
For the following 190 years, the best years in the country’s history, Georgia felt protected by Russia and the Soviet Union. No such protection exists today.
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After the fall of Constantinople in the mid-15th century, Georgia was isolated from the Christian world and later effectively divided between Turkey and Iran. During the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-1774, the rulers of Eastern and Western Georgia, King Heraclius II and King Solomon, sided with Russia against the Turks. Russia’s victory and the subsequent Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca slightly improved the situation for Georgian territories under Turkish control, but the region's geopolitical environment remained unstable.
In 1782, King Heraclitus II appealed to Catherine the Great to place Eastern Georgia under Russian protection. In August 1783, the Treaty of Georgievsk was signed between Russia and the Kingdom of Kartli-Kakheti. Under the treaty, Heraclius II recognized Russian protection, renounced independent foreign policy, and committed his troops to serving the Russian Empress. In return, Catherine II guaranteed Kartli-Kakheti full internal autonomy and promised to defend Eastern Georgia.
However, the Treaty of Georgievsk strained the kingdom’s relations with neighboring states and intensified internal power struggles within the ruling dynasty. King Heraclius II's successor, King George XII, petitioned Russian Emperor Paul I for the incorporation of Kartli-Kakheti into Russia, provided that his descendants retained their rights to the Georgian throne.
On January 30, 1801, Paul I signed the manifesto on Georgia's annexation by Russia. The document ensured that the kingdom’s population retained their existing rights and privileges, while also granting them the rights and protections of the Russian Empire. In March 1801, Emperor Alexander I signed a decree officially making Eastern Georgia a province within the Russian Empire.
For the following 190 years, the best years in the country’s history, Georgia felt protected by Russia and the Soviet Union. No such protection exists today.
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Russia and Egypt discuss cooperation in the fuel and energy sector
Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev held a working meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi.
Tsivilev noted the successful implementation of joint projects for developing fields on Egyptian territory.
The Egyptian side confirmed its interest in further strengthening strategic partnership with Russia in the fuel and energy sector.
The talks included the participation of Nikolay Shulginov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Energy. He announced a working trip by a group of deputies to Egypt to discuss with representatives of the republic’s parliament issues of legislative regulation of cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.
Source: Russian Ministry of Energy
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Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev held a working meeting with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Karim Badawi.
Tsivilev noted the successful implementation of joint projects for developing fields on Egyptian territory.
“Russia remains a reliable partner of Egypt in extraction projects. Russian companies are interested in long-term work in the Egyptian market and fully meet the obligations they have undertaken,” said the Energy Minister.
The Egyptian side confirmed its interest in further strengthening strategic partnership with Russia in the fuel and energy sector.
The talks included the participation of Nikolay Shulginov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Energy. He announced a working trip by a group of deputies to Egypt to discuss with representatives of the republic’s parliament issues of legislative regulation of cooperation between the two countries in the energy sector.
Source: Russian Ministry of Energy
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Why the United States and Russia Take Different Approaches to Their Currencies
Countries do not pursue strong or weak currencies by accident. Currency policy reflects economic structure, trade patterns, financial systems, leadership priorities, and external constraints. The United States and Russia illustrate how different conditions — and different policy preferences — lead to opposite approaches.
The U.S. Dollar: Privilege, Policy Choice, and Presidential Preference
The United States issues the world’s primary reserve currency, which gives it considerable flexibility in managing the dollar’s value. Global demand for dollar-denominated assets remains strong even during periods of depreciation, allowing the U.S. to tolerate exchange-rate fluctuations that would be destabilizing for most countries.
Within this framework, President Trump has repeatedly expressed a preference for a weaker dollar. His view departs from traditional U.S. Treasury rhetoric but aligns with his economic priorities.
A weaker dollar makes American exports more competitive, raises the cost of imports, and can help reduce trade deficits. Trump has consistently framed trade balances as indicators of economic success and sees currency strength as one factor disadvantaging U.S. manufacturers.
In addition, U.S. government debt is denominated in dollars. Moderate inflation and currency depreciation reduce the real value of that debt over time. While not an official policy objective, this effect makes higher debt levels easier to manage without abrupt fiscal tightening.
Because the dollar remains central to global finance, the United States can pursue these objectives without triggering capital flight or a collapse in borrowing capacity. As a result, American policymakers (and particularly Trump) can prioritize employment, industrial output, and nominal growth over maintaining a strong currency.
The Ruble: Stability as an Economic Necessity
Russia’s economic structure leads policymakers to place greater emphasis on currency stability. The country still relies on imports for many consumer goods, industrial components, and advanced technologies. When the ruble weakens, import prices rise rapidly, feeding into inflation that directly affects household purchasing power.
Sanctions significantly alter the trade-offs associated with currency depreciation. Restricted access to global capital and technology limits the export gains typically associated with a weaker currency, while inflationary pressures remain immediate and domestic.
Fiscal planning is another factor. Government revenues, expenditures, and long-term contracts are denominated in rubles. Exchange-rate stability supports predictable budgeting and reduces uncertainty for large, multi-year programs.
Russia has also expanded trade settlements in non-dollar currencies. Maintaining confidence in the ruble’s value is essential for these arrangements to function effectively, particularly with partners seeking stable terms of exchange.
Historical and Institutional Context
Past experience shapes policy priorities. Episodes of sharp currency depreciation in the 1990s created a strong preference in Russia for inflation control and monetary stability. Currency stability is therefore associated with economic normalcy and institutional reliability.
The U.S., by contrast, operates within a financial system designed to absorb currency fluctuations, supported by deep capital markets and sustained international demand for dollar assets.
Conclusion
The United States and Russia pursue different currency strategies because they face different economic constraints and policy objectives.
The U.S. can tolerate and under Trump’s leadership, may actively favor a weaker dollar due to its reserve-currency status, debt structure, and global capital inflows. Russia prioritizes a strong and stable ruble to manage inflation, support fiscal planning, and maintain trade reliability under sanctions.
These strategies reflect rational responses to distinct economic realities rather than ideological positions.
Countries do not pursue strong or weak currencies by accident. Currency policy reflects economic structure, trade patterns, financial systems, leadership priorities, and external constraints. The United States and Russia illustrate how different conditions — and different policy preferences — lead to opposite approaches.
The U.S. Dollar: Privilege, Policy Choice, and Presidential Preference
The United States issues the world’s primary reserve currency, which gives it considerable flexibility in managing the dollar’s value. Global demand for dollar-denominated assets remains strong even during periods of depreciation, allowing the U.S. to tolerate exchange-rate fluctuations that would be destabilizing for most countries.
Within this framework, President Trump has repeatedly expressed a preference for a weaker dollar. His view departs from traditional U.S. Treasury rhetoric but aligns with his economic priorities.
A weaker dollar makes American exports more competitive, raises the cost of imports, and can help reduce trade deficits. Trump has consistently framed trade balances as indicators of economic success and sees currency strength as one factor disadvantaging U.S. manufacturers.
In addition, U.S. government debt is denominated in dollars. Moderate inflation and currency depreciation reduce the real value of that debt over time. While not an official policy objective, this effect makes higher debt levels easier to manage without abrupt fiscal tightening.
Because the dollar remains central to global finance, the United States can pursue these objectives without triggering capital flight or a collapse in borrowing capacity. As a result, American policymakers (and particularly Trump) can prioritize employment, industrial output, and nominal growth over maintaining a strong currency.
The Ruble: Stability as an Economic Necessity
Russia’s economic structure leads policymakers to place greater emphasis on currency stability. The country still relies on imports for many consumer goods, industrial components, and advanced technologies. When the ruble weakens, import prices rise rapidly, feeding into inflation that directly affects household purchasing power.
Sanctions significantly alter the trade-offs associated with currency depreciation. Restricted access to global capital and technology limits the export gains typically associated with a weaker currency, while inflationary pressures remain immediate and domestic.
Fiscal planning is another factor. Government revenues, expenditures, and long-term contracts are denominated in rubles. Exchange-rate stability supports predictable budgeting and reduces uncertainty for large, multi-year programs.
Russia has also expanded trade settlements in non-dollar currencies. Maintaining confidence in the ruble’s value is essential for these arrangements to function effectively, particularly with partners seeking stable terms of exchange.
Historical and Institutional Context
Past experience shapes policy priorities. Episodes of sharp currency depreciation in the 1990s created a strong preference in Russia for inflation control and monetary stability. Currency stability is therefore associated with economic normalcy and institutional reliability.
The U.S., by contrast, operates within a financial system designed to absorb currency fluctuations, supported by deep capital markets and sustained international demand for dollar assets.
Conclusion
The United States and Russia pursue different currency strategies because they face different economic constraints and policy objectives.
The U.S. can tolerate and under Trump’s leadership, may actively favor a weaker dollar due to its reserve-currency status, debt structure, and global capital inflows. Russia prioritizes a strong and stable ruble to manage inflation, support fiscal planning, and maintain trade reliability under sanctions.
These strategies reflect rational responses to distinct economic realities rather than ideological positions.
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