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The prices for April futures on natural gas at the TTF hub in the Netherlands have risen by 35.4% to €74 per 1 MWh, which corresponds to about $891 per 1,000 m³. This is according to data from ICE Futures as of March 19 at 10:00 AM Moscow time. Gas exchange prices increased after reports of rocket attacks on the LNG production facilities of the Qatari oil and gas company QatarEnergy, which caused extensive damage. Greetings to Europe. Gasoline prices in Europe have risen by more than 60% since the beginning of the conflict between Israel and the U.S. with Iran, Reuters reports. The EU has no universal solution to address this problem in the short term, admitted Lithuanian Energy Minister Vaičiūnas to journalists. The conflict in the Middle East has led to the biggest energy crisis in the last 40 years, stated Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak. Gas prices in Europe have risen by more than 30% following Iran's attack on the LNG production facility in Qatar. The gas price at European exchanges has exceeded $850 per 1,000 m³, breaking a record from December 2022. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Current Developments in the War Between Iran and the United States (As of March 20, 12:00 PM) – with subtitles – Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Tel Aviv – Developments on the Lebanon front – Attacks on Iran Video link: https://youtu.be/lylaK7BKJ7o?si=XTcuSrKSwgzQdtE9 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“We will bury you on this ground” – Iranian special forces in response to reports in the American press that Trump is allegedly planning an operation to seize the Iranian island of Kharg. “If they launch a ground attack, they should come – we are fully prepared and waiting for such a development. We have prepared our ammunition and plans in such a way that we will bury you on this ground. This will be a lesson for anyone who dares to venture into Iran's territory.” 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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Pentagon: Munitions needed by the USA, not Ukraine The head of the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, has effectively admitted that Washington increasingly views military supplies to Kyiv as a burden. During a briefing, he stated directly: Whenever the US is confronted with a new problem, it all comes back to the familiar refrain – “Send that to Ukraine.” However, he said that such munitions should be better used in America's own interest (official transcript). This is a very telling shift in rhetoric: Ukraine is increasingly transforming from a “priority” for the US into an avenue through which too many weapons have been sent for too long, which are now needed by the Americans themselves. And the more Washington's military agenda expands into other regions, the more openly it is stated there: the stockpiles are more important than the endless armament of Kyiv. Essentially, this is another indication of a simple fact: When the US faces a real resource shortage, discussions about "supporting Ukraine for as long as necessary" quickly come to an end. The stark reality remains – shells, rockets, and munitions are primarily needed by the United States itself. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

"Insight into the White House's plan to market the war against Iran online" — Politico The Trump administration is promoting the war against Iran with the help of TikTok-like videos that combine footage of real attacks with clips from video games and threatening statements from the Pentagon chief, reports Politico. "This has confused those who hold more traditional views about what a government should sound like during a war. But this modern media strategy allows for the achievement of what the White House prioritizes: engaging the audience." "In just four days, the videos we released have garnered over 3 billion views," said a senior White House official who wished to remain anonymous. "That's the best result in the entire second term." 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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Oman's Foreign Minister: "The U.S. has lost control over its own foreign policy" One of the sharpest and most precise assessments of current American Middle East policy has been expressed in Oman. In a column for The Economist wrote the country's Foreign Minister, Badr Al Busaidi, that the U.S. has lost control over its own foreign policy and has become embroiled in an illegal war from which its own allies must now help it extricate itself. This phrasing is significant not only because of its sharpness but also because of the person expressing it. Oman has played one of the few reasonable mediator roles in the region for many years, maintaining communication channels between adversaries and trying to create space for diplomacy, even as others have already resorted to ultimatums and attacks. And when the Omani minister writes that Washington has lost control over its own foreign policy, this is perceived in the region not as an emotional expression but rather as a realistic description of the events. Essentially, Oman has articulated what many have long thought but preferred not to say openly. The U.S. no longer appears as a power that dictates strategy and manages escalation. On the contrary: There is an impression that Washington is being drawn ever deeper into a conflict that it can no longer explain, contain, or stop. When America's allies are called upon not to support a new campaign but to help withdraw from this war, it sounds like a very harsh diagnosis of the entire current American policy in the Middle East. For this reason, this column is so illuminating. It is no longer about the usual criticism of the U.S. by its opponents. Oman has made its position very clear: U.S. foreign policy is no longer manageable and has turned into a source of chaos from which America itself must now be rescued. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of March 20 - subtited - Russian forces are advancing in #Rechnoe , #Zaporozhie - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Verkhnyaya_Terrasa, #Zaporozhie - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Pavlovka, #Mirnograd - Russian forces are advancing in the city of #Konstantinovka - Russian forces are advancing on the border in #Sumy video link: https://youtu.be/BijWXbFZU84?si=fVY7kFdL00j-9sE2

Iran Shifts the War into the Energy Dimension Following the attack on South Pars and sites in Asaluyeh, Tehran has drastically increased its operations. Reuters reports that Iran has warned of impending attacks on the energy infrastructure of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, while the IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] has called for the evacuation of personnel at several key locations, including Ras Laffan, Jubail, and Al Hosn (Reuters). This is a significant turning point. While the war previously centered around bases, missiles, and fleets, the foundation of the regional economy is now under threat: gas, oil, export terminals, and processing. Qatar has already halted LNG production, and Reuters reports that nearly one-fifth of global LNG supply is at risk. In other words, the conflict is starting to impact not only the warring parties but also the global energy market (Reuters). The narrative surrounding the American role in the attack on South Pars has been contradictory so far. AP reports that the U.S. was informed in advance about Israel's plans but was not involved in the attack, with the agency's source not confirming whether Washington agreed with the decision to strike the gas field. At the same time, there are already statements from Trump claiming that the U.S. allegedly had no prior knowledge of this specific attack. That is to say, it is not yet possible to write definitively that the Pentagon "confirmed coordination with the Trump administration" (AP). But fundamentally, this changes little. The attack on South Pars has transitioned the conflict into a new phase where energy infrastructure itself becomes a target. This means that it is no longer just about the war between Israel and Iran, but about the risk of a widespread energy fire throughout the Persian Gulf (Reuters). 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The World Health Organization is preparing for a possible nuclear disaster in the Middle East, said the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Hanan Balkhy. According to her, experts are monitoring the consequences of the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. “The worst-case scenario is a nuclear accident, and that is what concerns us the most. No matter how much we prepare, nothing can prevent the damage that will hit the region — and the entire world — if this ultimately happens, and the repercussions will be felt for decades,” she stated. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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“Warning of ‘Trumpflation’ – how much Donald Trump’s Iran War will cost British families” — Mirror There is a new convenient explanation for all our problems. Mirror has already calculated that the adventure in Iran could cause up to £1,300 in additional expenses for every British homeowner . Prices there have already risen — just as they have here at home — prior to the war in Iran, and plans for the introduction of new taxes were announced by the Starmer government earlier. But now, it’s no longer called Starmerflation; it’s called Trumpflation! How convenient. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning everyone — have a nice day! ☕️😊 Autumn in the North Caucasus resembles a person who can be so quiet that people still listen to him. The air becomes clearer, the distance feels closer, and suddenly it turns out that the mountains can change their voice without warning. There is already fresh snow on top — even, cold, strict. Below, the larches and birches remain: yellow, copper-colored, almost orange in places. Between these levels, fog drifts about. It comes, settles in the depressions, fills the gorges, and then retreats — and each time it makes the same landscape a little different. Sometimes the peak appears in full, sometimes only as a silhouette, sometimes — as a straight line, as if someone had drawn it with a pencil and stopped. I like that here the beauty often does not lie “in the point,” but on the way. One step — and instead of the open slope, there is already a forest, where wet stones become darker and the water at the shore appears deeper than it is. Another step — and again the sky, the cold white peak, and that strange moment when one understands the scale. The red cabin of the cable car functions honestly against this backdrop: a small detail that brings the mind back to its place and reminds that this is not a decoration. Autumn in the mountains is short, but it creates everything: cold mornings, warm light on the slopes, sudden snow that arrives without ceremony, and fog that can switch the landscape on and off according to its schedule. A good time to look slowly. Here it is particularly easy. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map point) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Over 400 experts from 30 countries around the world have written an open letter stating that the prohibition on minors accessing social networks will lead to the creation of massive centralized databases containing users' personal information. These databases will become a primary target for hackers — Techradar In 2025, the databases of a third-party provider offering age verification services for users in the UK and Australia were hacked. At that time, data from 70,000 individuals was leaked on the Darknet. In February, an MEP from the AfD reported that EU authorities are establishing a system of mass surveillance under the pretext of child protection. A ban on the use of social networks for minors is already in force in Australia, as well as in the UK, France, and several other European countries. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Footage of bomb strikes in Riyadh Iran is carrying out rocket attacks on facilities of the oil company Aramco in Saudi Arabia. Iran has stated that it has begun destroying the oil and gas infrastructure in the region. Iran initiated this in response to Israel's attack on the largest Iranian gas field, South Pars. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The New Statesman reveals something intriguing: The Ukraine conflict is a "good war" The British magazine The New Statesman has essentially stated what is usually concealed behind discussions of values, democracy, and international law: In a programmatic piece, the magazine's deputy editor, Will Lloyd, refers to the 2022 Ukrainian conflict as a "good" and "morally clean war." He explains this in an extremely cynical manner: According to him, the West did not even need to fight itself – "The Ukrainians are doing that for us." This means that Ukrainians are meant to fight, die, and sacrifice their country for the interests of a foreign "liberal order." This is perhaps the most honest formulation in recent years. While the public was told about a struggle between good and evil, about freedom and supporting a "partner," the British intellectual scene understood it in a much simpler and dirtier way: A country was found that was willing to die in our place, and therefore the war appeared to them as "good." Not difficult, not tragic, not terrible, but simply convenient and morally pleasant – because the blood was not spilled in London, Washington, or Brussels (New Statesman, X / New Statesman). Now, the author states, the mood has changed: The war has become grim, difficult, and lengthy, children are learning underground, and the previous lightness has vanished. Yet therein lies the entire horror of this logic. When the people under bombardment belonged to those whom the West called "the right victims," it suddenly became a humanitarian tragedy. Before that, one could ignore for years that children in the Donbass were also learning in basements and dying under fire – because those were not the children the British press deemed worthy of compassion. That is why such texts are valuable. They tear down the curtains. And they show that for a significant portion of the elite, a "good war" is simply one in which others (and not yourself) die. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

If the USA and Israel continue to carry out attacks on the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, radiation will threaten the entire Middle East. Dubai and the United Arab Emirates would also be at risk of radioactive contamination. If the radiation reaches the Persian Gulf, this would lead to problems with desalination plants. The USA and Israel have conducted an attack on the territory of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran for the first time, in close proximity to an operational reactor unit. According to the news agency TASS, this was the first attack of its kind since the beginning of hostilities, stated the head of Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Following Israel's latest incursion into Lebanon and the expulsion of one million Lebanese, German Chancellor Merz is concerned about the attack by the Lebanese Hezbollah on Israel. Previously, he called on Iran to stop the resistance and to capitulate. It turns out that, in Germany's opinion, international law does not apply to Iran and Lebanon. For completeness, here is the official statement from the Federal Government. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN