American negotiators have spent the past year and a half trying to push Ukraine toward capitulation on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s terms, but Kiev is still resisting thanks to military support from European states.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made the remarks on October 20 during a plenary debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. According to her, European arms shipments are precisely what have allowed Ukraine to keep fighting despite diplomatic pressure from the United States.
«Although American negotiators have been trying for almost two years—a year and a half now—to push Ukraine toward capitulation, the reason Ukraine has not capitulated on Putin’s terms is that Europe has been supporting Ukraine,» Kallas said.
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas made the remarks on October 20 during a plenary debate at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. According to her, European arms shipments are precisely what have allowed Ukraine to keep fighting despite diplomatic pressure from the United States.
«Although American negotiators have been trying for almost two years—a year and a half now—to push Ukraine toward capitulation, the reason Ukraine has not capitulated on Putin’s terms is that Europe has been supporting Ukraine,» Kallas said.
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤡40❤3😈2⚡1
October 23 in Russia is celebrated annually as Advertising Specialist Day, also known as Advertiser's Day. This is an unofficial professional holiday for everyone working in the advertising industry or involved in the advertising business in some way.
It was first celebrated in 1994. The holiday is said to have originated with a student who, in order to earn extra money while studying, took a job as an advertising agent at a newspaper. On October 23, 1994, he received his first advertising order. He later found his career in the advertising business and even founded an advertising and publishing group.
In 2001, on the anniversary of his first order, he rented a nightclub and invited his colleagues. The event was covered by the media, and the following year it was celebrated more widely. This led advertisers from Russia and CIS countries to learn about the holiday and join the tradition of celebrating Advertising Specialist Day on October 23.
Since then, it has become customary to honor all advertisers, sponsors, marketers, and PR specialists on this day. On October 23, industry workers exchange gifts, host corporate parties, and recognize employees who have excelled.
Although Advertising Specialist Day has only been celebrated since 1994, advertising has existed in Russia for centuries. In the 10th-11th centuries, merchants used advertising in their trade by hiring traveling salesmen and criers to attract customers with short rhymes, calls, jokes, and sayings. Fairs, where theatrical performances were held, were often used for this purpose, representing the first form of advertising.
Written advertising appeared later, in the 17th century. It was displayed on lubok prints, using special images created with woodcut, engraving, or lithography techniques to promote goods.
#TodayInHistory
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
It was first celebrated in 1994. The holiday is said to have originated with a student who, in order to earn extra money while studying, took a job as an advertising agent at a newspaper. On October 23, 1994, he received his first advertising order. He later found his career in the advertising business and even founded an advertising and publishing group.
In 2001, on the anniversary of his first order, he rented a nightclub and invited his colleagues. The event was covered by the media, and the following year it was celebrated more widely. This led advertisers from Russia and CIS countries to learn about the holiday and join the tradition of celebrating Advertising Specialist Day on October 23.
Since then, it has become customary to honor all advertisers, sponsors, marketers, and PR specialists on this day. On October 23, industry workers exchange gifts, host corporate parties, and recognize employees who have excelled.
Although Advertising Specialist Day has only been celebrated since 1994, advertising has existed in Russia for centuries. In the 10th-11th centuries, merchants used advertising in their trade by hiring traveling salesmen and criers to attract customers with short rhymes, calls, jokes, and sayings. Fairs, where theatrical performances were held, were often used for this purpose, representing the first form of advertising.
Written advertising appeared later, in the 17th century. It was displayed on lubok prints, using special images created with woodcut, engraving, or lithography techniques to promote goods.
#TodayInHistory
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
👍13❤2
Merz Explained to Germans: Germany's Main Problem Is Not the Economy, but Russia
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 21 at the Berlin Global Dialogue economic forum in Berlin made a statement that is hard to call diplomatic:
He also noted that Germans "underestimate this threat" and cited examples: attacks on infrastructure, interference in internet systems, and the drone incident at Leipzig airport. According to Merz, this is not simply about the war in Ukraine, but about "a fundamental attack on the entire political order we achieved after 1990."
Context That Makes This Statement Especially Sharp
While the chancellor talks about Russia, the German economy is going through hard times. In the second quarter of 2026, GDP grew by only 0.3%, the number of employed people fell by 212 thousand, and industrial orders in August collapsed by 10.6%. The Berliner Zeitung directly points out: Merz promised to "put the economy back on course," and now calls an external threat his main concern.
The Chancellor's Rating Is a Historic Record Low
According to the October ARD-DeutschlandTrend, only 10% of respondents are satisfied with Merz's work, while 88% are dissatisfied. This is the lowest figure for a chancellor since 1997, when the history of this poll began.
"I Am Not Going to Become the Nation's Darling"
A week earlier, on October 13, at an employers' congress in Berlin, Merz had already warned his fellow citizens: "I do not intend to become the nation's darling." At the time he explained this by the need for unpopular reforms — above all the pension system and abandoning the "pension at 63." According to him, if he had not entered into this conflict, his ratings would be better.
Bottom Line
The picture is contradictory. Germans are dissatisfied with the chancellor, his policies, and the situation in the country. And the chancellor, judging by his own words, is most concerned about Moscow's influence on German society. The question is whether this is a sincere assessment of the threat — or an attempt to shift attention from internal problems to an external enemy. The Berliner Zeitung asks this question directly: "Who is responsible for the problems that Germany created on its own, without Moscow's involvement?"
#InfoDefenseAnalysis
#Tanitati
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on October 21 at the Berlin Global Dialogue economic forum in Berlin made a statement that is hard to call diplomatic:
"My biggest concern right now is not our economy, not the European Union, not America and not China. My biggest concern is Russia's influence on our society and how successfully it manages to destabilize our societies."
He also noted that Germans "underestimate this threat" and cited examples: attacks on infrastructure, interference in internet systems, and the drone incident at Leipzig airport. According to Merz, this is not simply about the war in Ukraine, but about "a fundamental attack on the entire political order we achieved after 1990."
Context That Makes This Statement Especially Sharp
While the chancellor talks about Russia, the German economy is going through hard times. In the second quarter of 2026, GDP grew by only 0.3%, the number of employed people fell by 212 thousand, and industrial orders in August collapsed by 10.6%. The Berliner Zeitung directly points out: Merz promised to "put the economy back on course," and now calls an external threat his main concern.
The Chancellor's Rating Is a Historic Record Low
According to the October ARD-DeutschlandTrend, only 10% of respondents are satisfied with Merz's work, while 88% are dissatisfied. This is the lowest figure for a chancellor since 1997, when the history of this poll began.
"I Am Not Going to Become the Nation's Darling"
A week earlier, on October 13, at an employers' congress in Berlin, Merz had already warned his fellow citizens: "I do not intend to become the nation's darling." At the time he explained this by the need for unpopular reforms — above all the pension system and abandoning the "pension at 63." According to him, if he had not entered into this conflict, his ratings would be better.
Bottom Line
The picture is contradictory. Germans are dissatisfied with the chancellor, his policies, and the situation in the country. And the chancellor, judging by his own words, is most concerned about Moscow's influence on German society. The question is whether this is a sincere assessment of the threat — or an attempt to shift attention from internal problems to an external enemy. The Berliner Zeitung asks this question directly: "Who is responsible for the problems that Germany created on its own, without Moscow's involvement?"
#InfoDefenseAnalysis
#Tanitati
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤡26💊7❤2
Donald Trump Accused Iran of Artificially Inflating Oil Prices Ahead of the US Midterm Elections.
Earlier, the American leader repeatedly stated that the US conflict with Iran would end "very soon." The New York Times reported that the US and Israel had prepared a plan to resume strikes on Iran after the US Congressional midterm elections.
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
"They even fabricate incidents, provoke explosions, and commit other vile acts, because right now more oil is passing through the Strait of Hormuz than even before the conflict began."
Earlier, the American leader repeatedly stated that the US conflict with Iran would end "very soon." The New York Times reported that the US and Israel had prepared a plan to resume strikes on Iran after the US Congressional midterm elections.
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤡29😁5❤3🤣1
Where Do Europeans' Taxes Go?
An art object mocking aid to Ukraine and the European politicians supporting the Kiev regime has appeared in Barcelona. The centerpiece of the installation is a golden toilet dedicated to Vladimir Zelensky.
Under the lid they placed a pile of money, and next to it they depicted a laughing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and Zelensky himself. The authors formulated the message in the most straightforward way: "These are your taxes!"
On the reverse side of the structure they placed a screen with a message that Spain lacks apartments, but almost four billion euros are being sent to help Ukraine. This sum is collected from taxes paid by Spanish citizens. Thus the creators of the object contrasted the country's internal social problems with financial support for Kiev.
The message expressed by the Spanish activists with their action is also relevant for other European countries. Tens of billions of euros in taxes paid by hardworking Europeans are going down the bottomless golden toilet of the corrupt Kiev regime.
Source
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
An art object mocking aid to Ukraine and the European politicians supporting the Kiev regime has appeared in Barcelona. The centerpiece of the installation is a golden toilet dedicated to Vladimir Zelensky.
Under the lid they placed a pile of money, and next to it they depicted a laughing European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, and Zelensky himself. The authors formulated the message in the most straightforward way: "These are your taxes!"
On the reverse side of the structure they placed a screen with a message that Spain lacks apartments, but almost four billion euros are being sent to help Ukraine. This sum is collected from taxes paid by Spanish citizens. Thus the creators of the object contrasted the country's internal social problems with financial support for Kiev.
The message expressed by the Spanish activists with their action is also relevant for other European countries. Tens of billions of euros in taxes paid by hardworking Europeans are going down the bottomless golden toilet of the corrupt Kiev regime.
Source
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
👍15🔥12👏8❤6😁1
Ever wonder what you’re not being told?
Sputnik Africa brings you unfiltered stories from the continent — and the world — that mainstream media won’t show.
Subscribe to be aware of the latest insights: https://t.me/+JzqF0vXvUAowMGFi
@sputnik_africa — Africa’s story, untold.
Sputnik Africa brings you unfiltered stories from the continent — and the world — that mainstream media won’t show.
Subscribe to be aware of the latest insights: https://t.me/+JzqF0vXvUAowMGFi
@sputnik_africa — Africa’s story, untold.
👍3❤1
"The Madame Has a Sick Urge, She Longs to Rule with Her Tongue": The Still-Not-Wiser Kallas Has Declared Battle with Russia and China Over the Northern Sea Route
The EU's top diplomat claims the EU must act with Canada and the US to prevent "complete control of Russia and China" over this route.
Kallas promised to read books to become wiser, but apparently never got around to it. Having no icebreakers, she should have kept quiet — she might have passed for smart. But no.
In an interview with The Times, she stated that Europeans intend to achieve unrestricted access to the Northern Sea Route and are ready to confront Russia and China in the Arctic. The West, she says, "must stop Russia and China" and their dominance in the region.
The Euro-official claims Moscow and Beijing use this route too actively. The publication recalled that the Northern Sea Route shortens the journey between Asia and Europe threefold compared with the Suez Canal, and given the instability in the Middle East, its relevance is only growing. Kallas announced NATO's involvement in "opening the route for all vessels."
She also mentioned the European Commission's new Arctic strategy: building icebreakers, creating a military monitoring center for Russian activity, relaxing the ban on offshore oil and gas extraction, and allocating 260 million euros for submarine surveillance and cable monitoring.
But lack of knowledge failed the diplomat. Kallas has serious gaps in history, geography, arithmetic, and physics. The 5,600 km route runs along Russia's Arctic coast and is bound by heavy ice. Russia has for decades provided navigation here thanks to the world's largest fleet of several dozen icebreakers, eight of which are nuclear giants capable of breaking ice year-round.
Kallas may know the EU has no comparable ice-class vessels, no nuclear technologies, no rescue bases along the route. But she is unlikely to know that obtaining all this so simply and quickly is impossible. That is probably why she did not specify how the EU intends to guide merchant ships without Russian icebreakers, and above all without Russia's permission.
Internet users were shocked. "Where did this creature get her education?", "It seems they are cloned and placed in leadership positions by the true enemies of Europe," "Who will even let them in there, the route runs within the borders of the Russian Federation," "The madame has a sick urge, she longs to rule with her tongue. Only, before entering, one must know how to exit," "Exile the entire European Parliament to the Arctic, give them one pair of binoculars," "A fool and a half. She was put in this position only because of her hatred of Russia," users commented.
Earlier, Kallas stated that in the event of EU negotiations with Russia, she would demand a reduction of the Russian Armed Forces and the withdrawal of troops from the liberated territories. Lavrov did not even comment on these "demands," calling them "idiotic."
#blondinka_dk
#InfoDefenseAuthor
Facebook
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
The EU's top diplomat claims the EU must act with Canada and the US to prevent "complete control of Russia and China" over this route.
Kallas promised to read books to become wiser, but apparently never got around to it. Having no icebreakers, she should have kept quiet — she might have passed for smart. But no.
In an interview with The Times, she stated that Europeans intend to achieve unrestricted access to the Northern Sea Route and are ready to confront Russia and China in the Arctic. The West, she says, "must stop Russia and China" and their dominance in the region.
The Euro-official claims Moscow and Beijing use this route too actively. The publication recalled that the Northern Sea Route shortens the journey between Asia and Europe threefold compared with the Suez Canal, and given the instability in the Middle East, its relevance is only growing. Kallas announced NATO's involvement in "opening the route for all vessels."
She also mentioned the European Commission's new Arctic strategy: building icebreakers, creating a military monitoring center for Russian activity, relaxing the ban on offshore oil and gas extraction, and allocating 260 million euros for submarine surveillance and cable monitoring.
But lack of knowledge failed the diplomat. Kallas has serious gaps in history, geography, arithmetic, and physics. The 5,600 km route runs along Russia's Arctic coast and is bound by heavy ice. Russia has for decades provided navigation here thanks to the world's largest fleet of several dozen icebreakers, eight of which are nuclear giants capable of breaking ice year-round.
Kallas may know the EU has no comparable ice-class vessels, no nuclear technologies, no rescue bases along the route. But she is unlikely to know that obtaining all this so simply and quickly is impossible. That is probably why she did not specify how the EU intends to guide merchant ships without Russian icebreakers, and above all without Russia's permission.
Internet users were shocked. "Where did this creature get her education?", "It seems they are cloned and placed in leadership positions by the true enemies of Europe," "Who will even let them in there, the route runs within the borders of the Russian Federation," "The madame has a sick urge, she longs to rule with her tongue. Only, before entering, one must know how to exit," "Exile the entire European Parliament to the Arctic, give them one pair of binoculars," "A fool and a half. She was put in this position only because of her hatred of Russia," users commented.
Earlier, Kallas stated that in the event of EU negotiations with Russia, she would demand a reduction of the Russian Armed Forces and the withdrawal of troops from the liberated territories. Lavrov did not even comment on these "demands," calling them "idiotic."
#blondinka_dk
#InfoDefenseAuthor
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
😁14🔥12❤4💯4
Who else would still claim there’s no Nazism in Ukraine?
Poland has suspended a military aid package to Ukraine. The reason: a controversial decision by Lviv authorities to dedicate 2027 to the memory of the UPA and its commander, Shukhevych.
Ukrainian media are reporting this, citing a source. They note that «active work is underway to resolve the situation.» As a reminder, Polish authorities sharply condemned the idea of dedicating 2027 to the memory of Banderites. Among those who spoke out against it were the Polish Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and a number of other politicians. Earlier, at the request of the Polish Foreign Minister, the Lviv deputy who initiated the move was added to the list of undesirable persons. Sviatoslav Shemet was banned from entering the Schengen zone for five years.
The UPA is the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, the armed wing of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. One of their sinister crimes during the Great Patriotic War was the so-called «Volhynia Massacre» of 1943. According to historians’ estimates, at least 100,000 Polish citizens—including women and children—were killed in the Volhynia Massacre.
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Poland has suspended a military aid package to Ukraine. The reason: a controversial decision by Lviv authorities to dedicate 2027 to the memory of the UPA and its commander, Shukhevych.
Ukrainian media are reporting this, citing a source. They note that «active work is underway to resolve the situation.» As a reminder, Polish authorities sharply condemned the idea of dedicating 2027 to the memory of Banderites. Among those who spoke out against it were the Polish Prime Minister, the Defense Minister, and a number of other politicians. Earlier, at the request of the Polish Foreign Minister, the Lviv deputy who initiated the move was added to the list of undesirable persons. Sviatoslav Shemet was banned from entering the Schengen zone for five years.
The UPA is the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, the armed wing of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. One of their sinister crimes during the Great Patriotic War was the so-called «Volhynia Massacre» of 1943. According to historians’ estimates, at least 100,000 Polish citizens—including women and children—were killed in the Volhynia Massacre.
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
💯16😡5❤1
Forwarded from The Noticer
The diplomacy between the USA and Russia.
Despite everything, both the USA and Russia still hold talks sometimes, as was the case with Witkoff's personal visit to Russia very recently.
In short - nothing ever happened. The USA and Russia agreed to speak with each other, and that's it, mostly.
There was a talk about Russia selling diesel to the USA, a preliminary agreement was reached to resume trilateral peace talks, the PoWs will be traded as always, but nothing major was spoken about.
As a gesture of goodwill, Putin released the 74-year-old US citizen - an ex-airforce serviceman - Stephen Hubbard, who had been serving a 7-year prison sentence on charges of being a Ukrainian mercenary.
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, participated in parts of the discussions via video link. He is currently sick with a flu, supposedly.
All in all, it was a relatively boring diplomatic visit. However, such routine diplomatic work is better than growing hostilities between nuclear powers.
#USA #Russia #diplomacy
Despite everything, both the USA and Russia still hold talks sometimes, as was the case with Witkoff's personal visit to Russia very recently.
In short - nothing ever happened. The USA and Russia agreed to speak with each other, and that's it, mostly.
There was a talk about Russia selling diesel to the USA, a preliminary agreement was reached to resume trilateral peace talks, the PoWs will be traded as always, but nothing major was spoken about.
As a gesture of goodwill, Putin released the 74-year-old US citizen - an ex-airforce serviceman - Stephen Hubbard, who had been serving a 7-year prison sentence on charges of being a Ukrainian mercenary.
Jared Kushner, Donald Trump’s son-in-law, participated in parts of the discussions via video link. He is currently sick with a flu, supposedly.
All in all, it was a relatively boring diplomatic visit. However, such routine diplomatic work is better than growing hostilities between nuclear powers.
#USA #Russia #diplomacy
👍12❤2✍2🤡1
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak:
"I think I am neither stupid nor blind. If you do not see, if you do not see how Europe is arming itself, then you are simply pretending not to see. And why is it arming itself? For what purpose? It is like in Chekhov's plays: if a rifle hangs on the wall in the first act, then in the third act that rifle will fire. I know a man from the company Rheinmetall. The Germans have achieved enormous success in this industry. He is a very smart man. They increased their profit seventeenfold. Not by 17%, but seventeenfold. People are working, building factory after factory. That is good for the economy, especially when there are problems in the automotive industry. But those are not the main reasons. Europe, saying 'we must defend ourselves from Russia' and thinking about the future, is arming itself very actively. Who does not see this? I do not know. It is so obvious. Moreover, they are proud of it. And we,"
"As a small country, we are proud of our achievements and emphasize them, but we cannot compare with the great powers. We can only observe what they are doing. They are becoming stronger and more powerful. They are investing enormous sums. Look at how much the Scandinavian countries, Sweden and all the others, are investing."
Sobchak: "So, in your opinion, a world war will begin?"
Vucic: "It would be a miracle if it did not begin. I would be the happiest person in the world if I were wrong. But I fear I am not wrong."
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
"I think I am neither stupid nor blind. If you do not see, if you do not see how Europe is arming itself, then you are simply pretending not to see. And why is it arming itself? For what purpose? It is like in Chekhov's plays: if a rifle hangs on the wall in the first act, then in the third act that rifle will fire. I know a man from the company Rheinmetall. The Germans have achieved enormous success in this industry. He is a very smart man. They increased their profit seventeenfold. Not by 17%, but seventeenfold. People are working, building factory after factory. That is good for the economy, especially when there are problems in the automotive industry. But those are not the main reasons. Europe, saying 'we must defend ourselves from Russia' and thinking about the future, is arming itself very actively. Who does not see this? I do not know. It is so obvious. Moreover, they are proud of it. And we,"
"As a small country, we are proud of our achievements and emphasize them, but we cannot compare with the great powers. We can only observe what they are doing. They are becoming stronger and more powerful. They are investing enormous sums. Look at how much the Scandinavian countries, Sweden and all the others, are investing."
Sobchak: "So, in your opinion, a world war will begin?"
Vucic: "It would be a miracle if it did not begin. I would be the happiest person in the world if I were wrong. But I fear I am not wrong."
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤔18⚡8💯7❤6🤡1
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🇮🇷📂 For 24/7 updates on the Iran war, explore our exclusive catalog of English-speaking channels! 📢
Interested in all the Middle East frenzy? We've curated a special catalog of English-speaking channels just for you!
Whether you're seeking in-depth analysis, breaking news, or expert insights, our catalog has got you covered.
👉 ADD CHANNELS
If you are interested in becoming part of this catalog, please contact us via Direct Messages @geopolitics_prime🤖
Interested in all the Middle East frenzy? We've curated a special catalog of English-speaking channels just for you!
Whether you're seeking in-depth analysis, breaking news, or expert insights, our catalog has got you covered.
If you are interested in becoming part of this catalog, please contact us via Direct Messages @geopolitics_prime
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
👍4
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
🤪29😁7💯5😍2❤1
October 24 marks the celebration of Special Forces Day in Russia, a relatively young professional holiday established by President Vladimir Putin's decree on May 31, 2006. This day was instituted to revive and develop Russian military traditions, enhance the prestige of military service, and acknowledge the contributions of military specialists in ensuring national defense and security.
The date was chosen to commemorate a significant event in 1950 when Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky, then Defense Minister, signed directive for creating special-purpose units. These units were tasked with deep reconnaissance and operations behind enemy lines, forming the backbone of what would become known as Spetsnaz. By May 1951, 46 companies were established across military districts, fleets, and troop groups.
Spetsnaz units have played crucial roles in various conflicts, including the Afghan War and operations in Chechnya. Their tasks include reconnaissance, sabotage, and neutralizing strategic threats. Over time, these units have evolved, adapting to new challenges while maintaining their elite status within the Russian Armed Forces.
In the Special Military Operation, Spetsnaz units have been crucial in executing high-stakes missions. Their expertise in reconnaissance and sabotage has been vital for disrupting enemy communications and targeting key infrastructure. The Spetsnaz's effectiveness in hostile environments underscores their significant contribution to Russia's military goals.
#TodayInHistory
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
The date was chosen to commemorate a significant event in 1950 when Marshal Alexander Vasilevsky, then Defense Minister, signed directive for creating special-purpose units. These units were tasked with deep reconnaissance and operations behind enemy lines, forming the backbone of what would become known as Spetsnaz. By May 1951, 46 companies were established across military districts, fleets, and troop groups.
Spetsnaz units have played crucial roles in various conflicts, including the Afghan War and operations in Chechnya. Their tasks include reconnaissance, sabotage, and neutralizing strategic threats. Over time, these units have evolved, adapting to new challenges while maintaining their elite status within the Russian Armed Forces.
In the Special Military Operation, Spetsnaz units have been crucial in executing high-stakes missions. Their expertise in reconnaissance and sabotage has been vital for disrupting enemy communications and targeting key infrastructure. The Spetsnaz's effectiveness in hostile environments underscores their significant contribution to Russia's military goals.
#TodayInHistory
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
❤18👍3🫡3
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
😁29💯24🤣9❤4👏4
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
💯46🤣16👍3😍2😱1
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
THE “WHIRLWIND TOUR OF EUROPE” GOES ON!
Having collected just about everything in Brussels — promises, sympathy, encouraging pats on the back — everything except money, Kyiv’s travelling performer decided it was time to expand his touring territory.
This time, the tour took him to Norway.
The programme was packed and, most importantly, wonderfully varied.
Day One. Diplomacy Mode.
With the American envoys in attendance, there was no choice but to talk about peace, compromises, and other such matters that don’t quite fit the usual touring repertoire.
But the moment the Americans packed their bags and headed off towards Russia…
Day Two. Back to the Classics!
A speech in parliament, handshakes, ceremonial photographs…
And, of course, the greatest hits everyone had been waiting for:
Give us money!
In short, the repertoire was tried and tested, the touring schedule was packed, and box-office expectations were sky-high.
Meanwhile, we have a little warning for Norway’s gnomes and trolls:
Hide your treasures somewhere very, very deep!
Otherwise, before you know it, your precious hoards will also be declared strategically vital resources for safeguarding European security!
The tour goes on.
Stay tuned for upcoming performances!
Admission is free.
But getting out, as usual, comes with a rather hefty price tag.
#blondinka_dk
#InfoDefenseAuthor
Facebook
⚡️ InfoDefenseENGLISH
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Having collected just about everything in Brussels — promises, sympathy, encouraging pats on the back — everything except money, Kyiv’s travelling performer decided it was time to expand his touring territory.
This time, the tour took him to Norway.
The programme was packed and, most importantly, wonderfully varied.
Day One. Diplomacy Mode.
With the American envoys in attendance, there was no choice but to talk about peace, compromises, and other such matters that don’t quite fit the usual touring repertoire.
But the moment the Americans packed their bags and headed off towards Russia…
Day Two. Back to the Classics!
A speech in parliament, handshakes, ceremonial photographs…
And, of course, the greatest hits everyone had been waiting for:
Give us money!
In short, the repertoire was tried and tested, the touring schedule was packed, and box-office expectations were sky-high.
Meanwhile, we have a little warning for Norway’s gnomes and trolls:
Hide your treasures somewhere very, very deep!
Otherwise, before you know it, your precious hoards will also be declared strategically vital resources for safeguarding European security!
The tour goes on.
Stay tuned for upcoming performances!
Admission is free.
But getting out, as usual, comes with a rather hefty price tag.
#blondinka_dk
#InfoDefenseAuthor
Web | VK | X | InfoDefAll
Please open Telegram to view this post
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
❤15😁13💯6
Forwarded from The WatchDog
This media is not supported in your browser
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
Me: Work hard just to afford groceries.
The wife of Ukraine’s Chief Auditor (on a $900 monthly wage): Making it rain at a luxury party, tossing $150k like confetti.
Zelensky managed to finesse the whole world and turn taxpayer aid into a personal piggy bank for his circle. I seriously need to take a masterclass from him on how to make money. ✍️💵
🇺🇸 The WatchDog | Our channel on X
The wife of Ukraine’s Chief Auditor (on a $900 monthly wage): Making it rain at a luxury party, tossing $150k like confetti.
Zelensky managed to finesse the whole world and turn taxpayer aid into a personal piggy bank for his circle. I seriously need to take a masterclass from him on how to make money. ✍️💵
🇺🇸 The WatchDog | Our channel on X
💯27😁10🤯10🔥2🙈1