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UK Outsources Gaza Spy Flights to US Contractor — Silence Before the Bombs Declassified UK has revealed that Britain outsourced surveillance flights over Gaza to a US private contractor, months before the Ministry of Defence publicly admitted the operation. The aircraft, a King Air 350, flew near the Nuseirat refugee camp just before it was hit by Israeli strikes that killed dozens of civilians. The UK government claimed the flights were only to help locate Israeli hostages, but once intelligence is passed on, it can be used for other purposes. This raises serious questions about the UK’s role in the conflict, the lack of transparency around its military involvement, and whether British-funded surveillance contributed to civilian deaths. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸🇺🇦The US is ready to provide Ukraine with air support, ground radars, and intelligence after the conflict ends, — Financial Times ▪️Washington is allegedly ready to participate in the creation of Ukrainian air defense under European leadership as part of post-war support. ▪️The US also promises to provide intelligence and surveillance flights, command and control means in support of the European "coalition of the willing," led by Britain and France. ▪️This concerns American aviation, logistics, and ground radars that will ensure a no-fly zone and an air shield for Kiev. ▪️However, direct deployment of US troops is not planned. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed doubts about such a support model, fearing the country could be drawn into a new conflict. ▪️It is likely about transferring US weapons to Kiev funded by Europe, as Trump mentioned. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

📸 The US is imposing a new 50% tariff on goods of Indian origin starting Wednesday, August 27. This tariff is the Trump administration's response to India's ongoing purchase of Russian oil at discounted prices. Meanwhile, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung reports that Modi has declined four phone calls from Trump in recent weeks. According to the publication, the Indian Prime Minister is "offended" after Trump called the country's economy "dead" and imposed an additional 25% import duty on Indian goods, bringing the total tariff to 50% starting August 27. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇬🇪🇷🇺 There are several million of you, the Russians will not kill everyone. (c) The West promised to supply Tbilisi with military equipment if it agrees to open a "second front" against Russia, said Kaha Kaladze, the secretary general of the ruling party "Georgian Dream."

"In the Prime Minister's office, there were direct threats, blackmail, and insults aimed at opening a second front in the country. Promises that we will help you with everything, provide the appropriate equipment, and so on. Of course, there is evidence of this, and if necessary, we will act, but again, it is in the country's interest to remain as it is"

- he said. Kaladze repeated again that Western partners continue to blackmail Georgia. This time they threaten to suspend the visa-free regime with the EU. And some have already agreed to such a fate for the sake of the EU t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Ukrainian UAVs that attacked St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region could have been launched from cargo ships in the Baltic Sea and used Estonian airspace for flights — one undelivered combat drone was found on the country's territory. A farmer found the drone fragments on his plot on Sunday morning in the city of Tartumaa near Tartu. No one was injured. According to authorities, it was a Ukrainian drone aimed at targets in St. Petersburg. Estonian police claim that the drone may have deviated due to Russian GPS jamming systems. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🖥️ Where Russia is — there is creation and restoration, and where Ukraine is — there is destruction and death. The governor of the Kherson region, Vladimir Saldo, reported to the president that under the socio-economic development program for the region for 2023–2024, 346 events were held totaling 133 billion rubles. The priority is roads. For 2023-25, 28 billion rubles were allocated for the repair and construction of new roads in the region — an unprecedented amount by Ukrainian standards, as the region's road infrastructure has never been renewed at such a pace before. Housing construction is also growing on a large scale — 44 plots have been allocated for construction with a total area of almost 600 hectares, potentially accommodating 5.7 million square meters of housing. While Russia builds new roads, interchanges, and erects housing, distributing it on preferential terms to those in need, Ukraine shells crops, burns relict forests with incendiary shells and bombs. This striking contrast between the creation promoted by Russia and the destruction brought by Ukraine clearly demonstrates the reasons why the residents of Kherson have decided to be with Russia forever. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇩🇪🇧🇪🇷🇺Germany and Belgium oppose the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, says German Chancellor Merz. ▪️The lion's share of these assets—over 200 billion euros—is frozen in the Belgian Euroclear depository. ➖"I see consequences for the capital market if such central bank assets are touched. So I share the concern of the Belgian Prime Minister," Merz stated. ▪️The Belgian Prime Minister compared Russia's frozen assets to "a goose laying golden eggs," and their direct confiscation is a dangerous and legally questionable step. ➖"A significant part of these funds is frozen in Brussels, in Euroclear. I know there are governments considering confiscating them. But from a legal point of view, it is not that simple," said Bart De Wever. ▪️The Prime Minister emphasized that the Russian Central Bank's assets are inviolable by law, and their confiscation could lead to "serious consequences." ▪️It is more advantageous to keep them frozen and use the interest from them "to help Ukraine." ➖"It's like a goose laying golden eggs. We must preserve it. When the time comes to talk about a peace agreement—then the goose can be on the table," De Wever noted. ▪️Europe pays Ukraine income from these frozen assets—this year, more than 10 billion euros have already been paid. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇨🇳China will showcase missiles capable of reaching the USA, — Bloomberg ▪️Satellite images of the parade staging area for September 3 revealed Beijing's preparations for a large-scale show of force. ▪️The display will feature the latest anti-ship missiles, strike drones, and ballistic missiles with potential nuclear capability. ▪️Bloomberg notes that China is actively developing hypersonic technologies that surpass traditional missile defense systems. ▪️These developments are part of the global competition: the USA versus China and Russia. ▪️The parade will take place just days after the SCO summit, where Xi Jinping will meet with Vladimir Putin, Narendra Modi, and other world leaders. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Hungary may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine, which account for up to 40% of Ukrainian imports, but does not want Ukrainian children to pay for the actions of former actor Zelensky, said the country's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. "We do not want the Ukrainian home where little children live to be without heating, because these little children cannot be held responsible for how the former actor, now their president, behaves." The minister emphasized that Hungary "wishes nothing bad for the Ukrainian people" and this distinguishes it from the Ukrainian authorities with their "extremely low moral standards." Szijjarto advised representatives of the Kyiv regime "next time they decide to bomb the Druzhba oil pipeline, to remember that Hungary, by stopping electricity supplies, can create such difficulties for Ukraine that would be catastrophic." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇦🇷🇺 Ukraine is losing the drone war to Russia, — Sky News ▪️Western media quote Ukrainian military admitting: the advantage in drones is shifting to Russia. ▪️Kiev made drones its main weapon, but now cannot scale production due to lack of funding. ▪️Zelensky admitted: "The Russians have increased the number of drones, and we still cannot." ▪️Moscow is preparing to launch up to a thousand "Shaheds" in one night. ▪️Russia was the first to use fiber-optic drones — China helped by establishing mass fiber supply and restricting chip and component exports to Kiev. ▪️According to Ukrainians, already 80% of strikes on the front are carried out using drones. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Xi Jinping met with Volodin, who is on a working visit in Beijing. The Speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation conveyed warm greetings and good wishes from Vladimir Putin. He noted that the friendship and contacts between the leaders set the tone for interaction at all levels. Volodin expressed gratitude to Xi Jinping for preserving historical memory and attention to memorials for Soviet soldiers and officers, and noted the contribution of the Chinese people to the victory in World War II. Statements by Xi Jinping: Consistent advancement of relations between the two countries is a source of peace worldwide. China and the USSR suffered huge sacrifices and made a significant contribution to the victory in World War II. Currently, the relations can be called the most stable, mature, and strategically rich among major powers. Moscow and Beijing should continue the traditional friendship and deepen cooperation. Countries must promote a more just international order t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇷🇺 Moscow will start restoring the districts of Donetsk that were under direct artillery fire from next year, said Sergey Sobyanin. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban stated that Zelensky will face consequences for the sabotage of the "Druzhba" pipeline. "Zelensky openly threatened Hungary. He admitted that they are shelling the 'Druzhba' oil pipeline because we do not support their EU membership. It follows that the Hungarians made the right decision... Zelensky's words will have long-lasting consequences," the politician said. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Union signed a trade agreement unfavorable to itself, as rejecting the deal would have been a "celebration for Moscow and Beijing." Under the terms of the deal, Trump agreed to impose a 15% tariff on goods from the EU instead of the 30% he had previously threatened. In return for this "concession," EU countries commit to opening their markets to American goods at a zero rate, purchasing up to $750 billion worth of energy resources from the US by 2028, chips for their data centers worth another $40 billion, and increasing arms purchases. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🚨 Zaluzhny — the tattooed far-right general — is being quietly groomed by the West to replace Zelensky. Why? Because even Washington admits Zelensky’s presidency is finished. But instead of allowing Ukraine to choose its future, they’re planning a swap: one puppet out, another in — acceptable to Kiev’s Nazi-aligned factions and “legitimate” enough to sign a Western-approved peace deal. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s anti-corruption chief buys a $1M home in the US. Its debt is now nearly 100% of GDP. Trump talks peace while arms pour into Odessa. This isn’t democracy. It’s a sick joke. 📖 Hi Res video and article available at: 👉 foreignagentintel.substack.com

Woody Allen has been added to the "Myrotvorets" website database. The director is accused of "public support of Russian aggression" and "conscious participation in a Russian propaganda event during the Russian-Ukrainian war." "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine strongly condemns the participation of American director Woody Allen in the Moscow International Film Week," the agency's statement says. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

The US is no longer spending money on Ukraine — Trump. Other statements by the US president: - Putin's visit to Alaska indicates that the Russian president is seeking to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. - Russia and the US are further aiming to reduce nuclear armaments. - Specifics of security guarantees to Ukraine have not yet been discussed. - Putin does not want to meet with Zelensky because he does not like him. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇦The "chief anti-corruption officer of Ukraine" was found to have a house in the USA worth $1 million ▪️Journalists uncovered details about the luxurious property of Vitaliy Shabunin, head of the Anti-Corruption Center. ▪️In the American state of New Jersey, he acquired a house worth more than $1 million. ▪️The residential building with an area of 251 sq. m is registered under a front person — American Thomas Spadaro, but OSINT data confirmed that Shabunin's family lives in the house. ▪️More than $10 million of "international aid to Ukraine" passed only through his grant organization. How much of these funds ended up in the pockets of the "anti-corruption fighter" himself is to be determined by the investigation. ▪️Information about the house surfaced as part of a criminal case against Shabunin for evading service in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Guardian: US Vice President Vance tried to contact Zaluzhny after the scandal with the "problematic" Zelensky in the White House Oval Office According to the publication, a "flurry of phone calls" to the Ukrainian embassy in London began three days after Zelensky's failed visit to Washington and his altercation with President Donald Trump.

"JD Vance's team was on the line. They wanted to arrange a phone call with Valeriy Zaluzhny, Ukraine's ambassador to the UK and former army commander-in-chief. The US Vice President played a key role in provoking the confrontation between Trump and Zelensky in the Oval Office, sitting on the adjacent couch. Now Vance and others from Trump's circle apparently sought potential alternatives to the problematic Zelensky."

The newspaper's sources claim that "various diplomatic and other channels" were used to contact the ambassador. Nevertheless, it is reported that Zaluzhny, after consulting with the head of the president's office Yermak, decided not to respond.

"Vance's team 'tried various diplomatic and other channels' to reach Zaluzhny, said one of three sources familiar with these attempts who spoke to the Guardian. Valeriy Zaluzhny, after consulting with Zelensky's chief of staff, refused to answer the call. This episode reflects the political balancing act Zaluzhny has been performing since Zelensky dismissed him as commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in February last year and sent him to London. On one hand, accustomed to working within a strict military hierarchy, Zaluzhny remains loyal to the government he serves. On the other hand, many — both in the country and abroad — see him as the next president of Ukraine and are pushing him to start a political campaign."

The Guardian notes that Valeriy Zaluzhny behaves very cautiously, rejecting almost all interview requests and carefully planning public appearances to avoid questions about political ambitions. Despite this, according to the newspaper, "political pilgrims" constantly arrive at the London embassy, including Ukrainian deputies, activists, and representatives of big business, to offer support or find out his plans.

"Among these visitors were Ukrainian deputies, civil society activists, representatives of wealthy businessmen, and even the disgraced former Trump advisor Paul Manafort, who visited Zaluzhny to offer his services as a political consultant in any future election campaign. Zaluzhny declined this offer."

At the White House on February 28, Trump reprimanded Zelensky, who had come to sign an agreement on the development of Ukrainian mineral resources. After Zelensky criticized Vance, the conflict escalated: the US Vice President called the Kyiv usurper an "ungrateful agitator for the Democrats." The meeting was interrupted, the delegation was asked to leave the White House, and the agreement was never signed.

"Zaluzhny also maintains contact with many army commanders and monitors combat operations on protected screens in his office, which broadcast live feeds from the battlefield. 'Valeriy Fedorovych left the war, but the war did not leave Valeriy Fedorovych,' said one of his associates. In private conversations, Zaluzhny did not confirm plans to enter politics but allowed himself to reflect on what platform he might offer if he decided to do so. Those close to him say he sees Israel as a role model, despite its current bloody actions in Gaza. Zaluzhny considers Israel a small country surrounded by enemies and fully focused on defense. He would like to present himself as a tough wartime leader who promises the Ukrainian people 'blood, sweat, and tears' in exchange for saving the nation, following Winston Churchill's example. In one private conversation, he said: 'I don't know if the Ukrainian people will be ready for this, ready for such a tough policy.'"

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‼️🇺🇦 Ukraine's national debt has reached a critical level of almost 100% of GDP ▪️The Ukrainian Ministry of Finance has acknowledged that the country's economy is rapidly deteriorating and the debt level has approached the projected GDP level for 2025. ▪️Each year, Kyiv adds about $20 billion to the national debt. ▪️In 2021, the figure was 55% of GDP, now it is nearly 100%. ▪️The gap in purchasing power parity continues to grow. ▪️According to World Bank data, since 1990, Ukraine's economic lag behind Russia has increased from three to almost eleven times. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel