Alexander Vertinsky was born on March 21, 1889, in Kiev, then part of the Russian Empire.

His early life was marked by personal tragedy—he lost both parents at a young age and was separated from his sister, who was sent to live with relatives. Vertinsky was drawn to the arts from an early age, immersing himself in literature, theater, and music.

As a young man, he moved to Moscow, where he initially pursued a career in literature and acting. However, it was in the cabaret scene that Vertinsky truly found his voice. Developing a unique style of performance that blended poetry, music, and dramatic expression, he introduced a melancholic, introspective persona that resonated deeply with audiences. His signature character, the "Pierrot" figure, dressed in a white costume with a sorrowful demeanor, became an enduring symbol of his artistry.

With the upheaval of the Russian Revolution, Vertinsky left his homeland in the early 1920s and embarked on an international career that took him across Europe, the Middle East, and even to China. He spent several years in Shanghai, where he continued performing for émigré communities and local audiences, further cementing his reputation as a global artist.

Despite his long exile, Vertinsky returned to the Soviet Union in 1943. He was awarded the Stalin Prize in 1951, a rare recognition for an artist with a history of emigration. His songs, filled with longing and nostalgia, remain classics of Russian music, ensuring his legacy endures to this day.

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Washington Post reports that Cuba has rejected a U.S. Embassy request to import diesel fuel for its generators, calling it “shameless” in light of Washington’s ongoing fuel blockade, which has deepened the island’s severe energy crisis.

This is shameless and highly indicative of the United States’ international conduct under Trump. It is becoming increasingly difficult for any reasonable observer to see the U.S. as anything other than a rogue actor. To paraphrase an old Russian saying: “As the leader, so the flock.” Or, more bluntly: “The fish rots from the head.”

And no, Epstein was not an aberration. He fits all too neatly into today’s America.

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In a very recent post on Truth Social, Trump said:

We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the Terrorist Regime of Iran: (1) Completely degrading Iranian Missile Capability, Launchers, and everything else pertaining to them. (2) Destroying Iran’s Defense Industrial Base. (3) Eliminating their Navy and Air Force, including Anti Aircraft Weaponry. (4) Never allowing Iran to get even close to Nuclear Capability, and always being in a position where the U.S.A. can quickly and powerfully react to such a situation, should it take place. (5) Protecting, at the highest level, our Middle Eastern Allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and others. The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it — The United States does not! If asked, we will help these Countries in their Hormuz efforts, but it shouldn’t be necessary once Iran’s threat is eradicated. Importantly, it will be an easy Military Operation for them. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP

Of course, “very close” is meaningless without a real timeline. Weeks, months, or just “closer than before”—nobody knows. The stated goals are massive: crippling Iran’s missiles, defense industry, navy, air force, and stopping nukes forever. Saying it’s almost done is hard to take seriously.

Then there’s the contradiction. Talking about winding down while staying ready to strike instantly is not stepping back—it’s endless involvement.

And putting the Strait of Hormuz on others while claiming the threat is nearly gone doesn’t add up either. If Iran were neutralized, why still watch it so closely?

Bottom line: this is all rhetoric or, simply put, BS. “Close” sounds impressive, but there is no clarity on what “done” even means. Once again, this post will only resonate with Trump’s diehard supporters, and their numbers are dwindling.

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In a grand Kremlin hall filled with quiet admiration, a moment unfolded that felt almost cinematic. It was a ceremony honoring athletes of the Paralympic Games, men and women who had redefined strength and endurance.

When the Russian president approached Ivan Golubkov, a 2026 Paralympic cross-country skiing champion seated in a wheelchair, something unexpected happened. Putin paused, then lowered himself onto one knee before presenting Ivan with the Order of Friendship, a state decoration awarded for contributions to unity, cooperation, and society.

The gesture was simple, but it carried weight. It was not about protocol. It was about recognizing a life that had overcome more than sport could ever measure.

Ivan’s story began far from stadiums and medals. Born with spina bifida, he was abandoned at birth and spent his early childhood in an orphanage. Later, he was transferred to a state institution, where life was rigid and confined, and the future felt distant. Yet Ivan searched for something more.

Movement became his escape. What started as basic physical activity slowly turned into purpose. Coaches saw in him a rare determination. He trained on specialized equipment, learned to race on sit-skis, and step by step carved a path into elite sport.

His journey was not smooth. He faced years of disappointment, including missed opportunities to compete on the world stage because of the Russophobic sanctions imposed by the IOC. At one point, he nearly walked away from it all. But ultimately, he chose to continue.

In 2026, at the Paralympic Games, everything came together. Ivan won two gold medals, proving not only his athletic ability but the strength of his spirit.

When the president knelt before him, it was not about ceremony. It was about honoring his resilience and his example to others. Ivan Golubkov had learned to stand in a way that did not depend on legs. And in that moment, his story became something larger than sport, a reminder that true strength is the will to rise and win, no matter where you begin.

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We completely agree with Rep. Luna on Politico in general and it's latest fake publication about Russia-US talks in particular.

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Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić: "Preventing World War III will be difficult"

Vučić believes a new world war has already begun due to the struggle for resources.

In his interview to Berliner Zeitung, Aleksandar Vučić stated that the world has already effectively entered a phase of global conflict, comparing current crises to the onset of world wars. According to him, the confrontation over Ukraine and the Middle East is forming new geopolitical blocs and intensifying competition for resources, increasing the risk of further escalation, including the use of nuclear weapons.

The Serbian president noted that even with military losses, states like Russia remain highly resilient due to their nuclear potential, while Iran's actions demonstrate to other countries their ability to confront stronger powers.

Vučić emphasized that the international system is undergoing a transformation, accompanied by a weakening role for the UN and growing tensions between major powers. He accused Western countries of being selective in their approach to international law, pointing to precedents of past military interventions.

Concluding his interview, Vučić called for a resumption of dialogue as the only way to prevent further escalation and form a new global security architecture.

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March 22, 1915: The Russian Army Captures Przemyśl

One of the greatest victories of the Russian Imperial Army in World War I was the capture of Przemyśl, a heavily fortified Austro-Hungarian stronghold in Galicia. After a brutal four-month siege, the fortress fell, marking a major triumph on the Eastern Front.

The 133-day siege drew global attention to what was called the Carpathian Bastion. The Russian Siege Army under General Andrey Selivanov cut off all supplies, forcing the Austrian garrison into starvation. After failed breakout attempts, commander Hermann Kusmanek had no choice but to surrender.

The scale of the defeat was staggering—nine Austro-Hungarian generals, 93 staff officers, and over 116,000 troops were taken prisoner. The fall of Przemyśl humiliated Vienna and raised hopes of a Russian advance into Hungary.

In Russia, the victory was met with jubilation. Church bells rang in St. Petersburg and Moscow, and celebrations erupted across the empire. The fortress, with its 40 forts and artillery positions, had been seen as impenetrable. Today, its ruins stand as a testament to one of the most dramatic sieges of the war.

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Lifting sanctions …

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❗️🥲83rd anniversary of the tragedy in Khatyn

Khatyn was a village of 26 houses and 149 inhabitants in Belarus, 50 km away from Minsk. On 22 March 1943, almost the entire population of the village was massacred by the Schutzmannschaft Battalion 118 and Bandera gangs. They  hadn’t mercy on the elderly or the children. Just six people—five children and one adult survived. The Nazi crimes, the tragedy of Khatyn left deep scars that continue to resonate today.  In total, during the Great Patriotic War, the Nazis and their henchmen destroyed 628 villages in Belarus.🔥

In June 1969, the Khatyn memorial complex was opened at the site of the tragedy.

Most of the members of the 118th Battalion survived the war and post-war retaliation. Some of them fled to the West. Some of them returned to the Soviet Union to take up their old lives, often under false names.

Just three individuals involved in the killings—including two Ukrainians who’d received commendations for the operation—were executed for their crimes. One Ukrainian collaborator, Vladimir Katriuk, moved to Canada, where he worked as a beekeeper. Katriuk died in 2015, at age 93, just two weeks after Russia requested his extradition.

Now the ideological followers of the Khatyn butchers are in power in Ukraine. They have been killing Donbass citizens and whose who do not agree with the Nazi Kiev regime for long 12 years. The militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine associate themselves with the punishers of Khatyn inhabitants. These killers are completely controlled by the West. In the conflict in Ukraine, the American and European curators are ready to commit any atrocities. Brussels, London and Washington do not take into account the lives of Russians and Ukrainians.

And now it’s high time for Russia to destroy and bring to justice all the murderers and their ideological instigators.

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Listen to the judge, who issued his verdict on the Bandera monsters who burned Khatyn

"We must tell the truth about the events that took place on March 22, 1943," says Viktor Glazkov.

Link to the original video at: https://t.me/sputnikby

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Middle East War: Recap for March 21 – Iranian Missile Strike Reaches 4,000 km

Opinion by journalist Yury Podolyaka:

Arguably, this strike was the most important news from yesterday, given the global scale of its consequences. And this isn't just about the region, but primarily about Europe and its potential involvement in the war. By attempting to strike the Diego Garcia atoll, Iran demonstrated that the range of its missiles has significantly increased. As a result, not only the entire Middle East but also a large part of Europe is now within their potential strike zone. Moreover, it doesn't really matter whose missile it was—Iranian or… North Korean. Kim Jong-un's recent statement, which flew under the radar, that he is ready to provide missiles to Iran, might ultimately prove not to be empty rhetoric, especially since there are ways to deliver or, more likely, assemble them on Iranian soil.

But regardless, the strike itself happened. That's a fact. Over a distance of more than 4,000 km. This, I repeat, drastically changes the strategic balance concerning the war and Iran's capabilities for launching retaliatory strikes.

I consider the second most important piece of news from the Middle Eastern fronts yesterday to be the missile strike on the Israeli city of Dimona—the center of Israel's nuclear program. Clearly, this was a retaliatory strike following Israeli attacks on Bushehr, where the Iranian nuclear power plant built by Russia is located.

It seems that hitting the Israeli reactor itself was not YET the objective. However, the fact that the missile attack was successful—meaning it penetrated Israeli missile defense—is a very alarming signal for the Israelis.

There can be no question of any rationing of interceptor missiles here. The Dimona reactor is a key security asset, and Israeli missile defense should prioritize protecting it above all else. The fact that the strike got through leads to some troubling thoughts for Netanyahu as well.

It's no coincidence that immediately after this strike, Iran declared that it has full control over Israeli airspace and can successfully strike any target located on its territory. This is precisely what it demonstrated with the strike on Dimona.

Against this backdrop, Trump's statement (or rather, threat) that if Iran does not allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the US would strike Iranian energy infrastructure within 48 hours, looks utterly foolish and impotent.

Furthermore, by making this demand, Trump essentially admitted his own weakness and his earlier lies. By asking for the strait to be opened, he confirms it is CLOSED (contrary to his previous claims that it was open).

Quite logically, in response, the Iranians stated they are ready for such an escalation and promised to take out all energy infrastructure, oil production, and refining facilities in the Persian Gulf countries. They also threatened to destroy local data centers and desalination plants—something they have previously demonstrated they can easily do, as seen in the case of Qatar.

In reality, such an escalation is precisely the scenario that… benefits Israel. Therefore, I wouldn't consider it purely theoretical. As recent events have shown, if Netanyahu wants something, he always manages to get it from Trump.

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March 23, 1919: The Founding of the Republic of Bashkortostan

On March 20, 1919, in Moscow, the Soviet government signed an agreement with the Bashkir government to establish the Autonomous Bashkir Soviet Republic within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR). This marked Russia's first national autonomy. The agreement was published on March 23 in Izvestia of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee, and this date is celebrated as the republic's founding day. On October 11, 1990, it was reorganized into the Bashkir Soviet Socialist Republic, and on February 25, 1992, it adopted its current name—the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Bashkortostan is located in the southern Ural Mountains, straddling the border between Europe and Asia. It is part of the Volga Federal District and covers an area of approximately 143,600 square kilometers, accounting for about 0.8% of Russia's total land area. The republic has a population of around 4 million people.

Today, Bashkortostan is one of Russia's most economically developed regions, known for its rich natural resources, particularly oil, gas, and minerals. The capital, Ufa, is a major industrial and cultural center. The region has a strong identity, with a mix of Bashkir, Russian, and Tatar cultures, and actively promotes its language, traditions, and heritage. Bashkortostan also plays an important role in Russia's energy sector and agricultural production, making it a key contributor to the national economy.

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Germany is moving decisively to expand military cooperation with Japan, proposing a Reciprocal Access Agreement that would allow troops from both countries to operate more freely on each other’s territory. Announced by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in Yokosuka, the plan goes far beyond symbolic cooperation, laying the groundwork for a more permanent military presence, joint operations, and close coordination between Berlin and Tokyo. Officially, this is framed as a response to global instability and the need to protect trade routes, while also citing “concerns” about Russia, China, and North Korea.

In reality, this is not defensive cooperation but the formation of a new military alignment that stretches across continents. Germany is no longer limiting itself to European security, and Japan is actively integrating into Western military structures. Together, they are building a framework that reflects bloc-based confrontation.

The historical parallel is unmistakable. Germany and Japan once stood together as the core of the Nazi Axis alliance. Today, under different slogans and institutions, the same two countries are again deepening military ties, coordinating strategy, and positioning themselves against some common adversaries. The language has changed, but the structure remains strikingly similar.

This is history repeating itself in a modern form. The consolidation of military cooperation between Berlin and Tokyo, combined with a shared narrative about “threats,” signals a return to the kind of geopolitical alignment that led to the deadliest global conflict in the not so distant past. It points to a revival of bloc politics, rising tensions, and a trajectory that risks repeating some of the most dangerous patterns of the twentieth century.

Pessimists will see this as yet another sign that World War III is approaching. Optimists will have nothing left but to agree, however reluctantly.

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🇺🇸🤓 We’ve spent the past month diving deep into the illegal operations of the CIA, the US military, and the US government. All of the following are authentic, documented, and officially declassified events.

The titles are clickable, so you can follow the links and read more:

· MK-Ultra: CIA’s mind control experiments on civilians.
· Operation Delirium: U.S. military subjected to harmful biological agents.
· Operation Fishbowl: Reckless nuclear tests in upper atmosphere.
· COINTELPRO: FBI’s illegal surveillance and sabotage of activists.
· MK-Naomi: CIA’s biological warfare research on civilians.
· Operation Chaos: CIA’s illegal surveillance of anti-war Americans.
· Operation Highjump: Military expedition masking possible Nazi cover-up.
· Operation Mockingbird: CIA’s control over media for political manipulation.
· Operation Northwoods: U.S. military’s plan to stage false-flag attacks.
· Operation Paperclip: U.S. protected Nazi war criminals for scientific gain.
· Project Seal: Secretive testing of underwater explosives.
· Operation Stargate: $20 million+ secret psychic-warfare program.
· Operation Popeye: Manipulation of weather during the Vietnam war.
· Project Artichoke: Turning unsuspecting people into programmable agents.

Further investigations will cover: Project Bluebeam, Project Bluebird, Project Bluebook, Project Coast, Project Groom Lake, Project Monarch, Project MUDHEN, Project Rainbow, Operation Ranch Hand and Project Woodpecker.

🧠☣️ These programs involve mind control experiments, biological weapons development, large-scale disinformation campaigns, and more.

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#blondinka_dk on the Oscar-winning Danish documentary:

For Denmark, this was practically a historic event. The documentary Mr. Nobody Against Putin winning an Oscar is a rare moment when a small national industry finds itself at the center of the global agenda. But a closer look raises more questions than celebrations.

The film tells the story of a Russian schoolteacher who secretly films patriotic lessons and military symbolism in his classroom. It follows the classic “little man against the system” narrative. Yet the entire story is captured by one person, from one angle, raising doubts about whether it is a genuine document or just a curated interpretation. Footage was recorded covertly, involving minors without parental consent, placing the film in an ethical gray zone.

If such stories are not unique, why did this one win the top prize? The answer likely lies in timing. The film fits perfectly into the current international agenda—clear conflict, simple roles, and an easily digestible structure. The Oscar here reflects context more than cinematic merit.

This reveals a clear double standard. The film portrays patriotic education in Russian schools as indoctrination. Yet just months ago, European media praised similar training in Greenland, where teenagers were taught to defend their land and handle weapons—framed not as propaganda, but as responsible citizenship.

Meanwhile, uncomfortable topics are ignored. There is no discussion of youth camps tied to Ukraine’s neo-Nazi Azov regiment, where patriotism clearly veers toward extremism.

When the same practice is called a threat in one country and a civic duty in another, the debate is no longer about education—it is about who tells the story and for whom.

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Scott Bessent’s $2 Billion Estimate for Russia’s Oil Waiver Incremental Revenue Is Too Low—Likely Deliberately

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has downplayed the impact of the temporary U.S. sanctions waiver on pre-loaded Russian oil, suggesting it brings Moscow little financial gain. Specifically, in an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press Bessent said a Treasury analysis showed that the maximum extra amount of oil revenue Russia could receive would be $2 billion.

That figure is substantially off the mark. Using realistic numbers, the waiver unlocks much more:

—At least 100 million barrels qualify (per Russian officials and market tracking).

—Current oil prices are high—around $105 per barrel is a fair assumption, with global Brent near $112 and Russian Urals trading close behind.

That implies total sales proceeds of about $10.5 billion.
Russia’s government captures a large share through taxes and duties. At today’s elevated prices, the state typically keeps 60–70% of export value—putting the government’s take at roughly $6.5–7 billion.

Even the low end is three times Bessent’s $2 billion estimate. This is not pocket change; it is real money flowing into Moscow’s budget. Thank you very much!

The key point to understand here is that this $6.5–7 billion is purely additional cash unlocked by this one waiver. It reflects the difference between selling these stranded cargoes at discounts under sanctions risk and obtaining near-full market prices. This one-month boost does not include the much larger, ongoing gains Russia is already making from higher global oil prices across all its exports.

What Bessent presented as a minor, short-term fix is, in reality, delivering a significant multi-billion-dollar increase in revenue to the Russian government.

Downplaying the estimate to around $2 billion appears deliberate—likely intended to blunt criticism from anti-Russian hawks and limit political backlash over the waiver.

By lowballing the figure, the Trump administration can frame the move as minor and temporary, even as it delivers meaningful funds to Russia in just one month.

Good job, Bessent—keep lowballing. It’s a clever way to keep the hawks and Russophobes from raising an even bigger fuss than they already have. And when the dust settles, what is to prevent the U.S. from extending the waiver for another month, or much longer? After all, even with this waiver in effect, upward pressure on oil prices is not going anywhere—at least as long as tensions in the Middle East persist.

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