Donald Trump has ordered more military strikes against more countries than any modern U.S. president, including first-ever strikes on Iran, Nigeria, and Venezuela. In 2025 alone, he authorized more airstrikes than President Biden did in four years.

This is politically significant because Trump ran as an anti-war candidate. The White House argues he still fits that label, claiming he exhausts diplomacy first and uses overwhelming force to secure lasting peace. However, the deaths of three U.S. service members in the opening phase of strikes on Iran have intensified scrutiny of that claim.

Trump’s military approach differs from past presidents. While Bush and Obama oversaw large-scale operations, they were mostly within existing or congressionally authorized war zones. Trump has opened new fronts and favors rapid, high-intensity strikes without deploying ground troops or committing to long occupations.

The current campaign against Iran — Operation Epic Fury — is the most aggressive action of his presidency. Launched without congressional authorization, it aims to dismantle Iran’s military capabilities and topple its government. The strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other senior officials, and fighting continues as Iran retaliates.

The escalation appears to have divided Trump’s base. Some longtime supporters who opposed foreign wars are openly criticizing the intervention. The central political question now is whether this war and its human cost align with the anti-war promises that helped bring Trump back to office. The media is asking the same question. For most observers, the answer is clear: it does not.

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If a person is a scumbag himself, and everyone he deals with is a scumbag, he naturally assumes that everyone in the world is a scumbag.

Zelensky is a remarkable example of this observation.

Here is what he stated today:

“Russia is not a security guarantor or a strong ally. We see that Iran has no real support.”

A scumbag! No doubt about it!”

From other statements by Zelensky today:

“Middle Eastern partners are using air defense systems against the ‘Shahed’ drones. This suggests that they probably do not have as many missiles as the Iranians have drones. And this, of course, creates risks for us. So far, we have received no signals regarding any reduction of these programs. But we are guided by logic and can understand what the risks for us might be.”

Like we said, he is definitely dealing with scumbags.

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This is according to CNN:

A new CNN poll finds that 59% of Americans disapprove of the US decision to launch military action against Iran, while 41% approve. Strong disapproval outweighs strong approval by nearly two to one. Most Americans doubt President Trump’s handling of the situation: 60% say he lacks a clear plan, 62% believe he should seek congressional approval for further action, and only 27% think the US made sufficient diplomatic efforts before striking.

A majority, 56%, consider a long-term military conflict with Iran at least somewhat likely. While 44% support efforts to overthrow Iran’s government, only 12% favor sending US ground troops. More than half, 54%, believe the strikes will make Iran more of a threat, and just 28% think they will reduce the danger.

Views are sharply partisan. Most Republicans approve of the strikes and trust Trump’s leadership, while large majorities of Democrats and independents oppose the action. Even within the GOP, support is stronger among MAGA-aligned Republicans than among non-MAGA Republicans.

And here’s the bad news:

It is reasonable to assume that CNN would have tweaked the numbers in its own poll in the anti-Trump direction. Which means that the actual support for the strikes among Americans is likely higher than they report. And this is good news for the military-industrial complex and bad news for regular Americans. Clearly, they have been duped badly by the Western propaganda machine. Poor souls.

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On March 3, 1613, the Zemsky Sobor elected Mikhail Fyodorovich Romanov as Tsar of Russia.

In February 1613, following the expulsion of Polish invaders, a Zemsky Sobor convened in Moscow to choose a new ruler. Around ten candidates were proposed for the Russian throne, including Mikhail Romanov, Fyodor Mstislavsky, Ivan Golitsyn, and Dmitry Pozharsky.

Historians believe that Mikhail Romanov’s election was largely influenced by his familial ties—he was the cousin of the last Rurikid Tsar, Fyodor Ivanovich.

His ascension marked the end of the Time of Troubles and the beginning of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled Russia for over 300 years.

During Mikhail Romanov’s reign (1613–1645), a peace treaty was signed with Sweden, restoring Novgorod lands to Russia. Territories in Transbaikalia and Yakutia were annexed, and the formation of a regular army began.

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Shipping Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Drops by 70%

👆Video showing ship activity over the past three days in the area is provided courtesy of the monitoring service Marine Traffic.

Amid Iran bombing, the number of vessels passing through the strait has decreased by approximately 70%.

Officially, Iran has not announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, but direct attacks on tankers and heightened security risks have sharply increased insurance costs and nearly halted traffic.

At least 150 tankers carrying oil and LNG are anchored outside the strait. This could affect up to 30% of global seaborne oil trade, as well as a significant share of LNG shipments.

How much do you think this will raise energy prices in your country?

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Weekly battlefront update based on the latest reports by Yury Podolyaka

This short video recaps last week’s events on the Ukrainian battlefield, with key developments illustrated on the map.

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Politico published an article titled “Trump’s Iran gamble risks leaving Ukraine as forgotten war.” Here is the summary:

European officials fear that Trump’s escalating war against Iran could sideline Ukraine and strain vital weapons supplies. As U.S. and Israeli strikes intensify, Pentagon resources and political attention are shifting to the Middle East, raising concerns that efforts to push Vladimir Putin toward peace may stall. More urgently, heavy U.S. use of advanced munitions — including PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot systems — risks depleting stockpiles Ukraine depends on to repel daily Russian missile and drone attacks.

While Trump says he remains committed to brokering a deal, talks involving Kiev and Moscow face delays amid regional instability. European governments, already lacking sufficient air defenses, worry Washington may prioritize replenishing its own arsenals over supplying allies.

Politico and the Europeans are probably right to be concerned. We will find out soon enough.

In the meantime, Trump posted this:

The United States Munitions Stockpiles have, at the medium and upper medium grade, never been higher or better - As was stated to me today, we have a virtually unlimited supply of these weapons. Wars can be fought “forever,” and very successfully, using just these supplies (which are better than other countries finest arms!). At the highest end, we have a good supply, but are not where we want to be. Much additional high grade weaponry is stored for us in outlying countries. Sleepy Joe Biden spent all of his time, and our Country’s money, GIVING everything to P.T. Barnum (Zelenskyy!) of Ukraine - Hundreds of Billions of Dollars worth - And, while he gave so much of the super high end away (FREE!), he didn’t bother to replace it. Fortunately, I rebuilt the military in my first term, and continue to do so. The United States is stocked, and ready to WIN, BIG!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP

What a clown!

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🎉Today, the ⚡️ InfoDefense project turns FOUR years old! ⚡️

⚡️ During this time:

⚡️ We've grown to 30 Telegram channels in different languages, as well as channels on X, Instagram, and Vkontakte. We also launched our own Website.

⚡️ Our subscriber base has exceeded 350,000.

⚡️ The inspiration and one of the leaders of this volunteer project is the well-known Russian blogger, Yury Podolyaka.

⚡️ Dozens of independent bloggers and authors of their own posts and channels have already joined the project.

⚡️ One of France's most popular newspapers, Le Monde, published an article about our project.

⚡️ Hundreds of volunteers from around the world have joined us.

⚡️ We write original articles, translate analytical reviews by political experts, and debunk fake news.

⚡️ Our community has brought together like-minded people of different professions, ages, and faiths.

‼️What unites us above all is the desire to discover the truth and share it.


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The founder and driving force behind the volunteer project InfoDefense⚡️, Yury Podolyaka, marked the fourth anniversary by addressing the team with a heartfelt message of gratitude and admiration 🎁

⚡️ Four years is no small feat for a volunteer initiative—and Podolyaka made a point of acknowledging just how much that means!

⚡️ Behind the scenes, a dedicated network of volunteers has been quietly powering the project day in and day out: translating texts, transcribing videos, crafting original articles, producing videos and memes, building and maintaining websites and bots, managing channels, coordinating with partners, and amplifying the project's voice across platforms.
In his address, Yury underscored that this kind of teamwork isn't just essential to the project—it's a model for the future of Russian society as a whole.

⚡️ According to Podolyaka, every volunteer plays a vital role in defending the truth on a global scale. We're living in an era defined by conflict, information warfare, and relentless manipulation of public consciousness. Globalist forces, he argues, are clinging to power by any means necessary—weaponizing messaging apps, social media, and even the smallest online communities.
That's why, he says, the development of Russia's own national messenger, MAX, is so crucial.
Designed to operate independently of foreign control and remain functional even during internet blackouts, MAX aims to shield users from radical influences, foreign agents, and online fraud.
Once fully implemented and adapted in Russia, the platform is expected to open up to users in other countries as well.

⚡️ Yury also took a moment to welcome volunteers who have come to Russia from abroad to join the cause. He highlighted President Vladimir Putin's initiative to support foreigners who share Russia's values and wish to relocate—and noted that both he and the InfoDefense project are already actively involved in helping those families make the transition.

👍 Over the past four years, the project has evolved significantly—new structures, new faces, countless lessons learned, and real milestones achieved.
But if there's one thing the team knows as we look ahead, it's that we're just getting started! 😉

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Trump sharply criticized Spain after the Spanish government denied the use of its military bases for U.S. flights linked to a military offensive against Iran.

Speaking in the Oval Office alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Trump called Spain a “terrible” ally and said he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to sever all trade ties with the country.

No more jamón and Jerez for Americans. No more bourbon for Spaniards. Gracias por su atención a este asunto. 🤪

¡Qué hijo de puta tan extraordinario!

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On March 4, 1803, Emperor Alexander I issued the Decree on Free Cultivators, marking an early step toward addressing serfdom. Though its immediate impact was limited, it laid the groundwork for future emancipation efforts.

Seeking to modernize Russia, Alexander I allowed landowners to free serfs individually or in groups under mutually agreed conditions. Freed peasants could receive land, ensuring their independence. The decree provided a framework for gradual emancipation without disrupting society, permitting both conditional and unconditional manumission.

Though applied in only 161 cases during Alexander’s reign, the decree eventually freed over 150,000 peasants by 1858, reinforcing the idea that serfs could gain land with their freedom. This principle later shaped the 1861 Emancipation Reform. The decree also tested the nobility’s willingness to relinquish privileges, though most landowners resisted.

As we mark its anniversary, we recognize the decree’s role in Russia’s journey toward reform. It was an early sign that change was possible, proving that reform-minded leadership could challenge entrenched systems. Today, it stands as a testament to resilience and evolution in Russian history.

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