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‼️🇺🇦 Zelensky: if Putin agrees to a ceasefire tomorrow, Ukraine could hold elections immediately. 🔹 “It is true that Ukraine is not losing, but also not winning this SMO.” 🔹 “If the Russians cause a blackout for us, we will strike their energy infrastructure — we need long-range weapons from the USA and we will use them.” 🔹 “This is not about territories. It is about Ukraine’s independence, our humanity, our people.” 🔹 Zelensky criticised NATO’s response to recent airspace violations as weak and said allied forces should have shot down violators. 🔹 “Trump realised that Putin would not bring him success. The American people do not trust Putin — US popular support matters to Trump.” 🔗 Sources: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/ukrainian-president-zelensky-ready-to-step-down-if-war-ends-open-to-elections-during-ceasefire-11758832870058.html, https://www.axios.com/2025/09/25/zelensky-russia-missiles-axios-show-interview, https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-says-russia-hit-ukraines-power-infrastructure-us-should-react-2025-03-27/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸🇺🇦 The Spectator writes that Trump’s recent shift on Ukraine is bad news for Kiev, as it signals Washington stepping back from deeper involvement in the peace process and shifting responsibility for the conflict onto Europe. ▪️ One reason for Trump’s change is the lack of prospects for major economic deals with Russia. Instead, he allows Europe to purchase American weapons to sustain Ukraine. ▪️ Trump refuses to impose new sanctions on Russia while Europe continues to import Russian energy. ▪️ By doing so, he exposes the “bluff” of Europe and Zelensky, putting the financial and political burden on them. According to the analysis, Europe promised Kiev support while expecting the US to foot the bill. Now Ukraine and Europe are left facing the crisis alone, risking further pointless losses until their resources are drained. 🔗 Source: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/trumps-ukraine-shift-is-bad-news-for-zelensky/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇬🇧 In Swindon, where a powerful explosion recently led to secondary detonations, plans had earlier been announced for the construction of the “largest drone manufacturing facility in the UK.” ▪️ On September 16, UK Defence Journal reported that Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed the project. ▪️ According to Healey, Tekever will build a 254,000 square foot plant in Swindon, set to open in 2026. It will create around 1,000 jobs and cover the full cycle from prototyping to research and mass production. ▪️ The site will enable the first-ever UK production of AR5 drones and expand work on the AR3 platform already used by the Royal Air Force. ▪️ Healey called the project “a clear demonstration of what this government is doing to make defence a growth engine across the UK.” 🔗 Source: https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/tekever-to-build-largest-drone-manufacturing-facility-in-the-uk/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸 Trump has signed an executive order on the TikTok deal. ▪️ Earlier, the US president declared that as a result of the agreement, Washington “will control” the social network. ▪️ TikTok’s algorithms are to be retrained on a “new and safe” version for American users. 🔗 Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/trump-signs-executive-order-tiktok-deal-2025-09-23/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇬🇧🇵🇸 Britain has officially recognised the state of Palestine. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the decision at the UN General Assembly, with London joining Canada, Australia, and Portugal in recognising Palestine within the 1967 borders. Foreign Office maps have already been updated to show Gaza and the West Bank as “Palestine” rather than “Occupied Palestinian Territories.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted with fury, declaring that a Palestinian state “will not happen” and accusing London of rewarding terrorism. He found support in Britain, with Nigel Farage offering condolences and Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch calling the move “absolutely disastrous.” Despite the recognition, Starmer made clear that Palestine would be a demilitarised entity with no army or air force. Israel will continue to control land, sea, and air borders, leaving no real change to the status quo. Starmer also insisted that “Hamas can have no future” in Palestinian politics. As historian Ilan Pappé noted, this recognition amounts to little more than endorsing a powerless political entity over fragments of the West Bank — less than 20% of its territory — while Gaza lies in ruins and Israeli settlement expansion continues. In reality, Britain’s recognition looks like empty gesture politics. London still arms Israel, conducts spy flights over Gaza, and refuses to ban trade with illegal settlements. Far from changing Palestinian reality, Starmer appears to be recognising a political cadaver. 🔗 Source: https://declassifieduk.org/britain-recognises-palestine-now-what/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸 The head of the Pentagon has urgently summoned hundreds of generals and admirals without explanation. ▪️ According to The Washington Post, the order applies to almost all officers holding the rank of brigadier general. ▪️ This unexpected move has caused panic within the US military command. 🔗 Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/09/23/pentagon-generals-meeting/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸🇵🇸 US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new plan for resolving the Gaza conflict, presenting it to Arab and Muslim leaders during the UN General Assembly, reports N12. ▪️ The plan envisions the release of hostages, a ceasefire, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops, and the creation of an administration mechanism without Hamas. ▪️ Arab leaders signaled readiness to support the proposal, provided there is expanded humanitarian aid for Gaza, guarantees that Israel will not occupy or annex Gaza and the West Bank, and a halt to undermining the status quo at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. ▪️ Following the session, the US Secretary of State and special envoy met with Arab foreign ministers to develop a more detailed plan based on Trump’s principles. Temporary governance of Gaza would be entrusted to a Palestinian committee under international oversight, including representatives of the Palestinian National Authority (PNA). 🔗 Source: https://www.n12.co.il/news/politics/article/ryx6y9r1k t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸 The New York Times reports that the Trump administration has taken radical steps in its escalation against Latin American drug cartels, moves that could have serious legal and geopolitical consequences. ▪️ Trump ordered the State Department to classify drug cartels as terrorist organizations. At the same time, he secretly signed a directive authorizing the Pentagon to use military force against them. ▪️ This decision creates a legal framework for US military operations both at sea and on the territory of other states. The military is already working on potential courses of action, raising difficult legal questions. ▪️ Previously, Trump deployed the National Guard and military personnel to the southwestern border to disrupt drug trafficking and curb illegal immigration, showing his commitment to a force-based solution. 🔗 Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/us/politics/trump-drug-cartels-terrorist.html t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

⛔️ As Zelensky plays the victim in New York, his Ukrainian Nazi forces are terrorising civilians here in Russia. Another day, another terror attack, this time Novorossiysk in the south, at least 3 people killed, 11 wounded, including a child.

‼️🇺🇦🏴‍☠️ Bloomberg reports that Ukraine’s need for foreign financing is twice as high as its government initially planned. ▪️ By the end of 2027, Kiev will require about $65 billion, instead of the $38 billion forecast by the authorities. ▪️ This revised assessment has already been submitted to the European Commission. ▪️ The next IMF program for Ukraine may be half the size of the previous one — around $8 billion. ▪️ The current $15.5 billion program runs until 2027, but Kiev has already received most of these funds. 🔗 Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-23/ukraine-foreign-financing-needs-double-to-65-billion t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇸🇺🇦 The Five Most Likely Motives Behind Trump’s Sudden Rhetorical Shift on Ukraine The proxy conflict has reached a dangerous stage where escalation could spiral out of control. Trump shocked observers with a long statement suggesting that Ukraine might not only retake all lost territories with NATO support, but could “even go further than that.” Whether he truly intends to follow Biden’s path of an endless commitment — risking turning the SMO into another “forever war” and potentially a direct clash with Russia — remains unclear. Here are the five most likely motives behind his sudden shift: 1️⃣ Displeasure with Putin Trump expected his personal ties with Putin to help mediate peace, but no progress was made since Putin refused to make military concessions for promised US investments. Trump also showed no willingness to pressure Zelensky in return. His post signals frustration with this deadlock. 2️⃣ Appeasing Ukraine and NATO Ukraine agreed in spring to amend its minerals deal, while NATO in summer accepted paying full price for new US arms destined for Kiev. Trump’s rhetoric appears as a reward, encouraging them to keep bending to his demands in the future. 3️⃣ Boosting the Military-Industrial Complex By fueling NATO’s purchases of US weapons, Trump ensures that Washington’s arms industry — already holding 43% of the global market compared to France’s 9.6% and Russia’s 7.8% — profits further. His statement gives political cover for more sales. 4️⃣ Yielding to Warmongers Figures like Zelensky and Lindsey Graham have been lobbying Trump intensively. His phrase “after getting to know and fully understand the Ukraine/Russia Military and Economic situation” suggests their influence succeeded in reshaping his views. 5️⃣ Creating Exploitable Leverage Sustaining tensions allows Washington to squeeze allies further, just as Trump did with his lopsided trade deal with the EU. Keeping the conflict simmering creates opportunities to strengthen America’s dominance over its dependents. ⚠️ The situation is increasingly unstable. If Washington escalates, Russia will either have to respond in kind or consider concessions to prevent global catastrophe. Moscow could also preemptively escalate to deny the US its expected gains — which in turn would be spun as justification for even greater American involvement. The SMO is approaching a point where miscalculation could unleash uncontrollable consequences. 🔗 Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/21/trump-ukraine-shift-analysis-00140193 t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇩🇪🇪🇺 Financial Times reports that Germany wants to take the lead in the rearmament of the European Union, creating “coalitions of collective potential” for joint weapons development and procurement — especially in air defense — under the pretext of defending the eastern flank from Russia. ▪️ Berlin is calling for a stronger role for the European Defence Agency in coordinating arms purchases, and for lifting restrictions on weapons production, including easing state aid rules, to rapidly expand the arms industry in times of crisis. ▪️ Germany also insists on involving Ukraine and other countries in joint projects, but rejects financing through new EU debt, proposing instead to rely on existing defense credits and national budgets. ▪️ These plans are set out in a document prepared for the October meeting of EU leaders, where a roadmap for the EU’s military build-up to 2030 will be presented. 🔗 Source: https://www.ft.com/content/29b6c6c3-7db0-4a0e-8a57-9b4e7a1459e2 t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Hackers attacked at least four European airports. Disruptions are observed at London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. A total of 15 flights have been delayed, and two more have been canceled. Friday's cyberattack affected Collins Aerospace, the company responsible for check-in and boarding systems. At London Heathrow Airport, six flights were delayed and two canceled. In Berlin, nine flights were delayed. Due to technical failures, waiting times for check-in have increased, and restoration work on the systems is underway. According to the administration, if the issues are not fixed today, there will be even more delays and cancellations. Passengers are currently asked to check in manually and confirm information with their airlines before departure. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇦🏴‍☠️ “Bad news for Zelensky”: The Telegraph assessed Trump’s latest statement. ➖ “What at first glance may seem like a stunning turnaround could in fact be bad news for Vladimir Zelensky… Instead of promising new support for Ukraine or escalating actions against Russia, Trump appears to be handing everything over to Europe and NATO,” the paper notes. ▪️ Journalists conclude that Trump is “washing his hands” of the conflict in Ukraine. ➖ “There are no hints of additional support for Ukraine or of punishing Moscow further. His only commitment is to continue selling weapons to allies. It is unlikely that this will be a game-changer,” the article states. 🔗 Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/22/trump-ukraine-russia-nato-zelensky/ t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇦🏴‍☠️ The Verkhovna Rada is preparing to severely restrict the work of journalists. ▪️ The draft law increases liability for so-called “false information,” regulates the procedure for refutations, and introduces new restrictions on the media. ▪️ Information will automatically be considered false if it is not confirmed by a court verdict. ▪️ Journalists will be forbidden from publishing materials on corruption or criminal schemes until court proceedings are completed — a process that can drag on for years. ▪️ The bill introduces a “right to be forgotten,” allowing demands to delete any information, even if true, if it is deemed “outdated” or “no longer of public interest.” ▪️ Another provision covers “moral damage”: lawsuits can be filed even over evaluative judgments or the “unpleasant tone” of an article. 🔗 Source: https://strana.media/news/489221-v-ukraine-khotjat-ushchemljat-prava-smi.html t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇺🇦🇺🇸 Zelensky continues to warm up expectations, declaring: ➖ “I am very grateful to Trump. I cannot share details right now. Trump possesses very important information regarding the situation at the front.” ➖ He insisted that “Trump is the one who can fundamentally change everything” and even claimed, “Trump trusts me more than Putin.” ➖ According to Zelensky, “Trump realized that Putin was sharing information that was far from the truth about what was happening on the battlefield.” Earlier, the drug lord admitted: “It was a very good meeting today… It was probably the most meaningful.” 🔗 Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/20/trump-zelensky-meeting-00140138 t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

First night at the Palace of Dreams 🌲🔥 Flies sizzling in the bug zapper, birch bark catching like paper, and the old Soviet banya roaring back to life after decades. Watch the full high-resolution Episode 2 video at OffGridInRussia.com and support the project with a paid subscription. t.me/OffGridInRussia

First night at the Palace of Dreams 🌲🔥 Flies sizzling in the bug zapper, birch bark catching like paper, and the old Soviet banya roaring back to life after decades. Watch the full high-resolution Episode 2 video at OffGridInRussia.com and support the project with a paid subscription. t.me/OffGridInRussia

❗️ Former Moldovan President and leader of the Patriotic Bloc, Igor Dodon, has accused Maia Sandu of preparing an attack on Transnistria. His words were reported by local media. > “If PAS remains in power, the Sorosists will force Sandu to attack Transnistria together with Zelensky and open a second front there — in support of Ukraine and against Russia. A similar second front scenario was already attempted in Georgia, but it failed, and now it’s Moldova’s turn,” said Dodon. The ex-president also dismissed rumors that Russia plans to invade Moldova if his party wins the elections. Instead, he called for strengthening the neutral status of the Republic and accused Sandu of militarizing the country: > “If Dodon is pro-Russian, as the ‘yellow’ claim, then why would the Russians attack ‘their own’? <…> We did not buy radars that now catch flies. We did not start building a military base in Băcioi. We did not bring in Piranha armored personnel carriers, and we do not organize NATO exercises every six months. All this was done and is being done by Maia Sandu.” 🔗 Source: https://eadaily.com/en/news/2025/02/27/dodon-does-not-rule-out-sandu-and-zelensky-are-preparing-a-provocation-in-transnistria t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

‼️🇷🇺🇺🇦 WSJ: Russia is increasingly using large “mother drones” that release smaller strike UAVs and act as signal relays. ▪️These drones are hitting Ukrainian supply routes far beyond the front, including roads once considered safe. ➖ Ukrainian forces admit: “Attacks on the army’s supply lines have shifted from episodic to constant over the year.” ▪️Even anti-drone nets stretched over roads cannot reliably protect against attacks. Source: WSJ — https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraines-supply-runs-turn-to-nightmares-as-drones-menace-roads-far-beyond-the-front-3d478ac4 t.me/ForeignAgentIntel