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Tofurious Maximus Crane, an American with Russian roots, embarks on a journey to reconnect with his ancestral homeland. He travels to North Ossetia-Alania to immerse himself in the culture and traditions of this vibrant southern republic. His adventure begins in Vladikavkaz, where he witnesses a lively Caucasian wedding ritual — a mock 'kidnapping' of the bride orchestrated by the groom’s friends. From the republic's capital, Tofurious ventures into the mountains to explore the ancient towers of the Alans, the ancestors of modern Ossetians. In a remote mountain village, he’s welcomed into the home of a hereditary miner, whose family has been involved in mining since the 19th century. As he journeys through the rugged landscapes of North Ossetia, Tofurious visits the Tsey Nature Reserve, hoping to catch a glimpse of the elusive Caucasian bison. A touching moment comes at Karmadon Gorge, the site of the tragic 2002 Kolka Glacier disaster, where a film crew led by actor Sergei Bodrov perished. At a memorial plaque, Tofurious reflects on how Bodrov’s films, Brother and Brother 2, became classics for American audiences. The highlight of his trip, however, is an Ossetian wedding — a whirlwind of traditional rituals, electrifying dances, and a lavish feast. Overcoming his initial shyness, Tofurious joins the dance floor, swept up in the festivities and feeling like part of an Ossetian family. Watch the episode of the travel show 'Curious Tofurious.' FOLLOW 🥰 News&Docfilms Channel

It looks like some people in Saxony-Anhalt have noticed. ⚡️Two Majors

A Russian soldier. ⚡️Two Majors

Velikoburlukskoye Direction Drone operators from the 1st motorized rifle battalion of the 1st motorized rifle regiment of the Aerospace Forces are sharing footage of their joint combat operations with the "Anvar" Special Operations Forces unit. During aerial reconnaissance, the soldiers identified a camouflaged self-propelled artillery system belonging to the enemy. After confirming the target, strike drones were used to engage it. ✨ As a result of the joint operation, the enemy's artillery piece was destroyed. Another enemy firing unit will no longer be able to strike our positions in this section of the front. ⚡️Two Majors

In Ukraine, they have finally found a way to replenish the empty budget! Ukraine wants to make money from pornography - WSJ According to The Wall Street Journal, a bill is being promoted in the Verkhovna Rada (Ukrainian Parliament) to fully legalize the production of pornography, the work of webcam models, and prostitution. The document has already passed its first reading and is being prepared for a second. Deputies estimate the potential revenue from this market at a minimum of $25 million annually. According to the People's Deputy Yaroslav Zheleznyak, this money would be enough to purchase approximately 30,000 drones for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. ✨ This is the only valuable resource that still remains in Ukraine! Although a lot has already gone to Europe. ⚡️Two Majors

If the Soviet Union had not violated the Yalta Agreement and not rapidly expanded its influence, the atomic bomb would not have been dropped on Japan." The Soviet Union is to blame for a nuclear bomb being dropped on Japan (by someone who shall remain nameless), stated Japanese Professor Arima Tetsuo of Waseda University, a researcher of US and UK archives. ⚡️Two Majors

"Everyday life of a soldier." We received the following message: 🖋Greetings! This is Bulldog, the commander of the engineering and sapper group of the BARS-11 special operations battalion. Currently, I am in the hospital. I decided to send you a small part of my work from the Oreckhov area of Zaporozhye. ⚡️Two Majors

Druzhkovka Direction Soldiers of the 33rd Motorized Rifle Regiment are sharing footage of their combat operations. During aerial reconnaissance, drone operators detected an enemy heavy drone, the R-18. Continuing their observation, the soldiers identified a launch site and a command post associated with it. ✨ After confirming the targets, fire was opened on them. The footage shows the destruction of the R-18 drone and the damage to the enemy's command post. ⚡️Two Majors

Americans in Kiev: Agreed to Continue Negotiations. Again. The visit of Trump's envoys to Kiev concluded with an agreement to continue consultations, but no concrete terms for a peace agreement were announced. Witkoff and Kushner met with Zelensky and the Ukrainian negotiating team. Subsequently, advisors from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany joined the discussions. The day before, these Americans held talks with Putin in Moscow. Witkoff stated that Trump had instructed them to resume the negotiation process. The American delegation listened to the Russian position and relayed the content of the conversation to Zelensky. He described his task as fostering dialogue between the parties. Kushner proposed a return to trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. According to him, this possibility was discussed in both Moscow and Kiev, but he did not specify a concrete date. However, Kushner emphasized that Trump was seeking not just a cessation of hostilities, but a long-term resolution that would benefit both sides. He also stated that there are no eternal enemies or eternal allies in international relations. Zelensky spoke not only about ending the war but also about ensuring its continuation during the winter. According to him, discussions included Patriot systems, air defense missiles, energy support, American liquefied natural gas, and a "winter aid package." He described the continuation of fighting during the winter as a likely scenario. He asserted that territorial issues should be resolved at the level of leaders, and that a strong Ukrainian army should remain the foundation of security guarantees, requiring resources to maintain. Among the more concrete organizational outcomes, Zelensky announced an agreement to hold a new meeting involving Ukraine, the United States, and Europe. The location and date have not yet been determined. However, it is clear that, at the urging of the Europeans, Zelensky made a statement intended to reassure Washington that intermediaries are not needed. Kushner, when asked about the possibility of ending the war before winter, replied that the Americans would try to achieve this, but the outcome was not guaranteed. In other words, so far, only the continuation of diplomatic efforts has been agreed upon, not the terms for ending the war. The Americans are trying to restore direct discussions between Moscow and Kiev. At the same time, the Ukrainian side is seeking security guarantees, funding, and air defense systems. ✨In short: Washington is not guaranteeing an end to the war before winter, while Kiev is already discussing resources for its continuation. ⚡️Two Majors

Nova Poshta terminal in Dnepropetrovsk ⚡️Two Majors

According to initial exit poll data, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is gaining 44.5% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt elections.   The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), which has been the dominant political force in the region for decades, is receiving only 18.5% of the votes from voters. ✨ Changes in the region could lead to a radical shift in power throughout Germany and potentially a change in the Chancellor. ✨⭐️ Or to an outright ban on AfD ⚡️Two Majors

"Everyday life of a soldier." ⚡️Two Majors

According to reports in Ukrainian media, very negative assessments of the situation in Ukraine, made by a high-ranking Russian official regarding events on the front lines, have been conveyed to an American delegation: ▪️The official believes that Ukraine is close to defeat, and that Russia could reach the borders of the Donetsk region by January-February 2027; ▪️Russia intends to achieve the demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine through diplomatic means after establishing control over the Donbas region; ▪️Russia is demanding legal restrictions on Ukraine's production of long-range weapons; ▪️The official stated that American intelligence is distorting information about the situation on the front lines; ▪️He called on the United States to stop supplying Ukraine with weapons and intelligence. ✨That's the situation. And after the American delegation leaves Kyiv (while they are meeting with Zelensky), attacks on the capital of the former Ukrainian SSR will resume. 🇺🇦Think about it, citizens, Nazis. ⚡️Two Majors

• Fwd from @ 📝Soldier and Officer Replacement📝 South Korea's plans for modern technology The trend toward military artificial intelligence systems has not bypassed South Korea — though, unlike its neighbors, there is still more talk here of plans and strategies. Nevertheless, Seoul does propose concrete projects, as such platforms are viewed as something of a panacea for demographic problems affecting military manpower. South Koreans launched the Defense AX Sprint program — accelerated implementation of civilian AI solutions in the armed forces. By the end of 2027, around $29 million will be allocated to 20 projects; the directions cover combat support, reducing the need for military personnel, and cybersecurity.

🔻What about specific projects? ▪️These include automatic analysis of open-source data, creating three-dimensional maps from drone video, and predicting equipment failures. Separately, work is underway on a unified control system for heterogeneous drones via smartphone, being developed by a consortium led by Samsung SDS. ▪️Special attention is being paid to the demographic issue. Along the demilitarized zone, South Koreans want to reduce the number of soldiers at forward posts from 22,000 to 6,000, replacing some personnel with surveillance networks, robots, and AI-powered unmanned systems. By 2029, the military expects to receive around 60,000 large and small drones. ▪️The centerpiece of the entire system should be the national platform Defense AI Common Foundation, being developed by Naver Cloud. It is already being called the "Korean Palantir": the system will consolidate intelligence data, drone video, satellite imagery, radio intercepts, creating a unified operational picture for command and proposing courses of action.

In Seoul, as in Tokyo, there is no desire to hand over the core of military digital infrastructure to foreign companies. Palantir with its platforms is viewed more as a model. South Korean authorities fear sensitive data leaks and technological dependence, so the bet is on local companies. 🖍However, South Korea is not rejecting American technology. Anduril has already concluded agreements with Korean Air, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, and LIG D&A, and with Hyundai Rotem the company intends to integrate its Lattice control system into unmanned ground platforms and mobile counter-drone complexes. 📌So in South Korea, as in neighboring Japan, there is also a quiet race for AI contracts. However, local companies have not yet presented concrete results, and their systems clearly will not initially be tested in combat, unlike American ones. ❗️If reducing personnel numbers due to poor demographics truly becomes the top priority of command, then the chances that contracts along with data will leak to a partner become much higher.