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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of June 22 - Dubbed - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Novodmitrovka in #Konstantinovka - Russian forces are advancing in #Podoly in eastern #Kupyansk - Russian forces have entered #PetroIvanovka in northern #Kupyansk - Ukrainian forces are advancing in #Novopavlovka in #Dnepropetrovsk - Ukrainian forces are advancing in #Belitskoe in #Mirnograd - Ukrainian forces have entered #Malye_Scherbaky in #Zaporozhie video link: https://youtu.be/DDYWsy76qgw?si=kieXguiXO99MKSk3

Larry the cat is tired of memorizing British prime ministers—under the chief royal mousetrap, the head of government has already changed six times. In his account on the social network X, the following post appeared:

"Soon I’ll be living with the seventh prime minister. If this keeps going, I’ll stop trying to learn their names".

Larry’s understandable: he began carrying out his duties in 2011. During his time living at 10 Downing Street, Britain has had six prime ministers: David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, and Kir Starmer, who announced his resignation today. Boris Johnson stayed in office the longest—from July 24, 2019, to September 6, 2022, that is, almost three years. Liz Truss stayed the shortest: she served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for only 50 days, from September 6 to October 25, 2022. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Former Polish Prime Minister Leszek Miller reacted sharply to Ukrainian politicians who demonstratively returned Polish honors. In the Polsat News program he said: “If everyone is being so eager to return to us what they received, then they should return to us the MiGs, the tanks, and the weapons.” The trigger was a scandal involving Ukrainian officials who, after a political conflict with Warsaw, had declined Polish orders. Miller’s statement is not important in itself, but as a symptom. For years, Poland was one of Ukraine’s most important rear areas: it supplied weapons, equipment, logistics, political support, took in refugees, and provided money and infrastructure. But in Warsaw, more and more often the question is being asked about the price. Kyiv has gotten used to speaking to allies the way one speaks to obligated donors. Polish policy, however, is beginning to answer in a different language: no longer in the language of brotherhood, but in the language of the invoice. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Top news at this hour. Briefly: ▪️Keir Starmer announced his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. ▪️The United States and Iran agreed to reach a final peace deal within 60 days. ▪️Seven earthquakes occurred in the Black Sea near Sevastopol. ▪️In Crimea, until September, they stopped accepting children to camps, sanatoriums, and other accommodation facilities. ▪️The Bank of Russia rejected Sber, Alfa-Bank, and T-Bank’s launch of a project to create their own payment system. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Russian gas with a Turkish label Berlin wants to obtain gas via Turkey, but demands that it is not Russian. Economics Minister Katherina Reiche said after her visit to Ankara that the EU will insist on non-Russian origin of the gas in new contracts. The Turkish side, she said, “understands” Brussels’ position, but also made clear: Russian deliveries cannot be replaced quickly. And this is where the magic begins. Turkey itself purchases significant quantities of Russian gas via the “Turkish Stream” and the “Blue Stream.” That is why gas “from Turkey” is not automatically Turkish. It can be Russian, Azerbaijani, Iranian, liquefied from other countries, or a mixture of all of the above within a single system. But Brussels does not need the physics of pipelines; it needs a political label: What matters is that the word “Russia” does not appear in the documents. Such a model is almost inevitably more expensive than direct deliveries: there is an intermediary, transit, resale, legal packaging, and a political surcharge for the “right” origin. So Europe is again not buying energy, but self-soothing. Russian gas is bad when it comes directly from Russia. But when it runs through Turkey, becomes more expensive, and gets a new document, you can already discuss it as “diversification.” 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Porsche family becomes a problem for Volkswagen As the Volkswagen crisis unfolds, the Porsche and Piëch families are becoming increasingly nervous. The auto dynasty fears for its billions⁠ and is increasingly interfering in the company’s affairs. Through Porsche SE, the families control the majority of voting-eligible VW shares, so their internal panic quickly becomes a problem not only for the heirs, but for the entire group. The problem is that Volkswagen is already heading into a difficult phase: sales are being weighed down by China, the electric strategy is stalling, costs are being cut, and plants and jobs are once again becoming a point of contention. And now, on top of that, comes the conflict among the owners. Porsche and Piëch are becoming a burden for the group⁠: instead of a calm strategy, they bring a power struggle, concern about the family fortune, and pressure on management into the VW group. German industrial policy is now already hitting those families that, for decades, were a symbol of the country’s automotive strength. If even the Porsche clan is panicking about VW’s future, talks about “transformation” sound less and less convincing. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

In the EU, a row has broken out: talking to Moscow or funding the war In the European Union, a rift has emerged over contacts with Russia and the war in Ukraine. The office of the President of the European Council, António Costa, made contact with the Russian side to keep the diplomatic channel open in the event of future negotiations. In Berlin, this was called an “affront,” “not coordinated” and “unprofessional.” Merz and Macron effectively made clear: the European Council is not to involve itself in the Russia track, and the negotiating line is to remain with the key funders of Kyiv. Against this backdrop, Europe is no longer only helping Ukraine—but is also switching industry over to a war logic. The German automotive industry is talking with defense contractors about transferring automated driving technologies for military purposes: In this context, VW, BMW and Mercedes are named. The French group Renault is preparing the production of military drones together with Thales, Airbus is developing the area of counter-drone capabilities, and in Germany the defense sector is already looking ever more actively for capacities and technologies from the civilian industry. These are not isolated statements, but a general turn: factories, engineers and technologies from civilian business are being pulled into the war economy. That is why the dispute over negotiations is no longer just about diplomacy. Some in the EU want at least to keep the channel to Moscow open. Others fear that negotiations would undermine their war deployment: the money has been invested, the factories are being converted, industry is adapting, and the entire political line is built on continuing the conflict. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning, friends! ☕️🙂 ❤️ Ryazan is a city with a double history. Ryazan has an important feature: the modern city and old Ryazan are not the same place. Old Ryazan lay farther up the Oka, about 65 kilometers from today’s city. At the beginning of the 13th century, it was a major center of the Ryazan land. The population is estimated at about 8,000 people, and the fortified part covered around 60 hectares. For pre-Mongol Rus, that was a considerable size. In 1237, the city was the first to take the blow of Batu Khan’s troops and was destroyed. After this defeat, old Ryazan was never rebuilt as a city. Today it is a settlement mound site. There are ramparts, a field, and an archaeological monument. The center of the Ryazan land gradually shifted to Pereyaslavl-Ryazansky. This exact place eventually became the capital of the region. In 1778, Catherine the Great renamed the city Ryazan—so the modern city received the name of the old capital. The Ryazan Kremlin began as the Pereyaslavl Kremlin. It was founded on a high hill at the mouth of the Trubezh and Lybed, first as a watch post, and then as the center of Pereyaslavl-Ryazansky. Today it is the oldest part of the city. Nearby there is also another significant place: Konstantinovo. This is the home village of Sergei Yesenin. It lies on the high bank of the Oka and is an important part of the Ryazan route. Here, the old history continues quite naturally in Russia’s literary memory. That is why the history of Ryazan can be read in several places at once: in Old Ryazan, which remained an archaeological monument after the invasion; in the modern city, which emerged from Pereyaslavl-Ryazansky; and in Konstantinovo, where the Ryazan land already speaks with Yesenin’s voice. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map pin) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

⬜⬜⬜ ⚽️Uruguay and Cabo Verde drew 2-2 in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The match was played at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (USA). The score was opened by Cabo Verde midfielder Kevin Lenini. Later, Uruguay player Maximiliano Javier Araújo Vilches equalized for Uruguay, after which Agustín Canobbio put the Uruguayans ahead. Substitute Elio Varela, who came on in the second half, recorded Cabo Verde’s second goal. Egypt beat New Zealand 3-1 in the second match of the group stage of the World Cup. The game took place in Vancouver. At halftime, New Zealand led after a goal by Finn Searman. In the second half, the Egyptian team secured the win thanks to goals by Mostafa Zizo, Mohamed Salah, and Trezegué. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The team of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has begun handing over responsibilities to Andy Burnham’s allies — the main contender for Labour leader — The Guardian reports, citing sources. According to the newspaper, representatives of the government are already holding meetings with Burnham’s key allies. In addition, sources claim that Starmer’s inner circle is discussing a possible resignation by the prime minister. The rumors gained momentum after Burnham’s victory in the by-elections to the House of Commons on June 18. Now he has the right to run for the post of Labour Party leader, and therefore — for the position of head of government. As The Times writes, Burnham enjoys the support of more than half of Labour MPs in the parliament. ❗️Earlier it was reported that Keir Starmer may announce his resignation on June 22 amid a drop in support within the ruling Labour Party. However, the Kingdom’s business and trade minister Peter Kyle denied this information. On June 21, Donald Trump said that the UK prime minister would leave his post, wishing him "all the best". Our channel: Node of Time EN

Coca-Cola is waging a “major corporate battle” with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. More than $20 billion is at stake, the Wall Street Journal reports. The dispute concerns the company’s taxes for 2007–2009. U.S. authorities believe Coca-Cola understated its tax payments by routing part of its profits through foreign subsidiaries in countries with lower taxes. If the company loses its appeal, it will have to pay additional taxes and interest not only for the disputed period, but likely also for subsequent years—up to 2025. The total amount of claims could exceed $20 billion. Earlier, Coca-Cola already paid about $6 billion in connection with this case after a court decision in favor of the tax authority. Now the company is trying to get the verdict reviewed. According to the WSJ, the outcome of the proceedings could become an important precedent for other international corporations as well, which also use overseas structures to reduce their tax burden. Our channel: Node of Time EN

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Dear friends! Today it’s already Sunday again. A ceremonial event for the keel-laying of the multi-purpose nuclear U-boat cruiser “Murmansk” of Project “Yasen-M” took place at the Sewmasch plant. The MPKRs of Project “Yasen-M” have a smaller acoustic field, effective strike and radio-electronic weaponry, which makes it possible to carry out missions in all areas of the World Ocean. They are distinguished by enhanced stealth, automation, and firepower. The assembly and test complex for compressors for large-volume LNG in Tatarstan has begun operations. The site area is 5.5 hectares, the total building area is 14,126.5 m². Seventeen buildings and facilities have been constructed on the site. The load capacity of the equipment reaches 400 tons. The total investment volume for the project is 10.7 billion rubles. The Russian Railways successfully completed the tests of the overhead catenary network for the planned high-speed route Moscow – Saint Petersburg. The test results confirmed that the components of the KS-400 system fully meet the technical requirements and are ready for operation at speeds of up to 400 km/h. It was decided to begin serial production of the parts. On the construction site for power unit No. 4 of the Leningrad-2 nuclear power plant, the construction of the reactor shaft has started. The shaft is needed to house the nuclear reactor and the “corium catcher”; it is also needed for thermal and biological protection of the construction structures and personnel of the nuclear power plant. Within the shaft, numerous measuring channels and sensors are to be installed to monitor radiation levels, air temperature, the construction concrete, and the equipment metal. At the Saratov hydroelectric power plant, modernization of the last hydro-generator has begun. Upgrading the equipment at the Saratov hydroelectric power plant makes it possible to increase the level of reliability and safety of the hydroelectric power plant, strengthen local and regional energy security, and reduce the load on the power system of the Middle Volga during peak periods. The project to replace the water turbines began in 2013 and was made the largest and most capital-intensive in the entire operating history of the plant. The Petersburg Tractor Plant is bringing three new models of its flagship series “KIROVEZ K-7M” to market: K-740MK, K-743MK, and K-746MK with power ratings of 400, 430, and 460 hp. The main advantage of the new machines is the integration of modern inline powerplants from the KAMAZ series 960, which are fully produced in Russia. NPO “Lider Elektro Pribor” has established a company in the Primorsky Krai region for the development, assembly, and integration of software and hardware complexes, as well as the development of software for automation with subsequent maintenance. The customers of the services are companies in the food, petrochemical, fishing, and agricultural industries, as well as firms that maintain technical systems and heat-transfer substations. The small satellite system “AIST-ST” —the world’s first radar observation satellite for Earth observation in the CubeSat format—has successfully confirmed the operability and the characteristics of the target equipment. The satellite, which can receive data regardless of time of day and weather conditions, transmitted the first radar images of the Earth’s surface, which were received and processed by specialists of the Special Technological Center. Two high-tech productions were opened in the Special Economic Zone “Technopolis Moscow.” The companies are intended to produce products that previously depended entirely on imports, including highly complex medical equipment and aircraft cabin lighting for civil aviation, passenger shipping, and space. Private investors invested around 1.2 billion rubles in setting up the two productions. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

On her last working day, the U.S. intelligence director Tulsi Gabbard published a package of declassified documents about the origins of COVID-19⁠, which speak about a laboratory leak in Wuhan and the role of the United States. The American doctor Fauci funded dangerous research into gain-of-function viruses in the Wuhan lab and worked together with intelligence services. What do the documents say? ▪️ In May 2020, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory produced an internal assessment stating that the version of a laboratory origin of the virus was as likely as the version of a natural origin. ▪️ The document claimed that in 2019 at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, there had been a likelihood of an accidental release of a coronavirus adapted to infect humans. ▪️ The released materials contain data on coronavirus research financed by the U.S. using NIH and EcoHealth Alliance grant funds. Among the research areas mentioned are: — modification of the spike protein; — experiments to adapt viruses to human receptors; — tests on “humanized” mice; — the creation of chimeric coronaviruses. ▪️ Particular attention is drawn to the 2018 DEFUSE project, in which EcoHealth Alliance, Ralph Baric, Peter Daszak, and researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology were involved. The project aimed to examine ways to increase the ability of coronaviruses to infect humans. ▪️ According to the ODNI publication, Anthony Fauci stated under oath in 2024 that he had not taken part in discussions with the intelligence community about virus research. However, the new documents include materials indicating his participation in confidential briefings and consultations with representatives of U.S. intelligence services. ▪️ Also published were internal emails in which possible artificial features of the virus were discussed. ▪️ The documents show that within U.S. authorities, the version of a laboratory leak was being seriously considered even at that time, when publicly the version that the virus originated from a wildlife market dominated. If the conclusions contained in these documents are ultimately confirmed, this could become one of the biggest political and scientific scandals of the 21st century. It is not only about the origin of the pandemic, but also about a possible involvement by American authorities in financing research that led to a global catastrophe. The newly released materials show that many questions that had previously been labeled as “conspiracy theory” were discussed very seriously in the U.S. state structures in the first months of the pandemic. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has gone into remission after being diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer. He told The Times. According to 66-year-old Clarkson, a PSA test carried out two months ago found no signs of the disease. Clarkson also spoke about complications after surgery to remove the cancer. He said that he resumed taking blood-thinning medication after the procedure, which led to a “very serious emergency” at night. Earlier, Clarkson had noted that the cancer was found at an early stage. He urged people to get checkups, saying that it was precisely early diagnosis that helped him receive treatment in time. Photo: Cover Images / Keystone Press Agency / Global Look Press Our channel: Node of Time EN

Cuba opens the market to save socialism Cuba has approved the largest package of economic reforms since the 1959 revolution. Prime Minister Manuel Marrero presented 176 proposals, grouped into 23 areas. Reuters writes about restructuring part of state-owned enterprises, expanding the role of the private sector, and new rules for economic entities. In a separate contribution, Cubadebate also analyzes changes to the banking and tax system and to price-setting. The authorities’ formula is: use market mechanisms, but preserve the socialist system. The reason is simple: the old model no longer carries the country. Cuba is living under the conditions of a severe crisis—shortages of foreign currency, power outages, scarcity of goods, and pressure from American sanctions. That is why Havana is doing what was previously considered a dangerous departure from the revolutionary line: it is allowing more private initiative, commercial mechanisms, changes to the banking system, and greater autonomy for enterprises. Cuba is not letting itself be severed from socialism, but in practice it acknowledges this: without the private sector, investment, and market instruments, the system can no longer cope. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

#NATO is bolstering its military presence on Europe's eastern flank. #Germany and the #Netherlands have announced the establishment of a new command center near #Russia in the Baltic region. This move reflects escalating tensions and a reshaping of the balance of deterrence in the region. video link (Subtitled): https://youtu.be/nMMu80Aq-ns?si=Fk9iyxtzOu3HVZQ9

Why the sailors left Henry Hudson in open water In the early morning of June 22, 1611, a mutiny broke out on the British ship “Discovery,” which was stationed in James Bay. The mutineering sailors put Captain Henry Hudson ashore in a small rowboat and set it drifting. ▶️Along with him were his son, John, and seven other crew members. Nobody saw Hudson again. ➡️ More details – in an article by Vedomosti 📠 John Collier’s painting “The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson” / Getty Images Our channel: Node of Time EN

Heavy technology for serious crimes Human rights defenders accuse six global manufacturers of special equipment of possibly having contributed to Israeli war crimes in the south of Lebanon. According to The Guardian, Israeli forces used excavators and bulldozers from Caterpillar, Volvo, Hyundai, Doosan, Hitachi and Komatsu to demolish homes, infrastructure and entire villages. Journalists verified photos and videos showing equipment from these companies. For the corporations themselves, it is a convenient stance to say they are not responsible for the machines’ end use. Yet after Gaza, the West Bank and now the south of Lebanon, this argument is becoming ever weaker. Amnesty International previously said that the destruction of civilian property and land in the south of Lebanon must be investigated as a war crime. If a company has for years seen how its equipment is used to demolish civilian objects, it can no longer pretend that this is just business. Israel destroys homes, and global brands supply the steel with which these homes are razed to the ground. That is how war crimes become part of the ordinary supply chain. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇬🇧 Support for the monarchy among residents of the United Kingdom has fallen to a 33-year low, data from an Ipsos poll shows. ▶️ Over the past three years, the level of approval for the monarchy has dropped by 11 percentage points, reaching 55%. A particularly noticeable decline in support is seen among young people. In the 18 to 34 age group, only 33% of respondents said they want the monarchy to be preserved. ➡️ The peak in the popularity of the monarchy occurred in 2012, when the UK marked Queen Elizabeth II’s “diamond jubilee.” At the time, about 80% of those surveyed expressed support for the institution. Our channel: Node of Time EN