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The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, Zakharova, said that troops of the “Coalition of the Willing” in Ukraine would be a legitimate military target for Russia.

“We wanted to emphasize the inadmissibility for our country of any military contingents being stationed in Ukraine from the countries of the so-called ‘Coalition of the Willing.’ That would, in fact, mean a foreign intervention and an increase in the security threat to Russia. Such units would be regarded by us as legitimate military targets.”

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📰 An English court will hear testimony from Vladimir Potanin in a case concerning the division of property with his former wife without Russia’s permission, Vedomosti learned from case materials. The billionaire agreed to give testimony remotely. The Potanins lived in marriage for about 30 years. When they divorced, a Russian court divided their property equally, but only assets that actually, not beneficially, belonged to the spouses were subject to the division. Natalya Potanina insisted that she had been underpaid by about $6 billion and initiated disputes in different jurisdictions, including the UK. The case is still ongoing. Our channel: Node of Time EN

⚡️ Musk called Le Pen France’s last hope. Before the elections in 2022, Macron’s approval rating was 27%, Le Pen’s was 23%. At the moment, Le Pen is at 36%, while her main competitor is only at 16%. Le Pen is running against anti-Russian sanctions and in favor of a diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. Her father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, traditionally held even more radical views and viewed Russia as France’s natural geopolitical ally against American hegemony. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning and a wonderful Friday, friends! ☕️🙂 💧 The Great Asischskaja Cave: the underground world of Lago-Naki On the Asisch-Tau ridge, on the border between Adygea and Krasnodar Krai, lies the Great Asischskaja Cave. Above ground there is a forest and a mountain plateau; beneath the earth, there are multi-level galleries, spacious halls, stone columns, and an underground stream. The cave was formed in ancient limestone under the influence of water. Its length is more than 640 meters, its depth reaches 37 meters, and inside there is constantly a cool temperature. It received the status of a natural monument in 1973. The local population knew about the cave, but it was studied in detail only in 1911. In 1987, parts of the underground passages were opened to visitors. The entrance is located in a natural depression: from here, a staircase leads downward, where one hall gradually merges into the next. Inside, water over centuries has created stalactites, stalagmites, stone draperies, and columns. Some formations resemble figures of people, animals, and fairy-tale beings. On the lower level, a small stream flows, disappearing among the rocks and continuing its route already in an unknown part of the system. The Great and the Small Asischskaja Caves are only a few dozen meters apart. Researchers believe they are parts of a single underground system, although a walk-through connection between them has not yet been found. The name of the cave is connected with the legend of the girl Asisch. According to the tradition, she was the daughter of a local ruler and one day, in an underground vault, encountered a sorcerer who was able to find gemstones in the depths of the mountains. People avoided him, and only Asisch met him with kindness. When the father sent servants to fetch his daughter back, the sorcerer thought it was an attempt to separate them and let the entrance to the cave collapse. Asisch and the sorcerer remained forever beneath the earth, and their names have been preserved in the names of the mountain and the cave. This is only a beautiful local legend, but among the stone halls it sounds quite natural. The Great Asischskaja Cave is interesting precisely because of the combination of real geology and old stories. Here, the water continues to change the stone very slowly; the underground passages are not yet fully explored; and everyone sees the familiar contours in the lamp light in their own way. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map pin) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

◻️◻️◻️ Opponents of the United States, including Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, have the ability to compromise U.S. election infrastructure, follows from intelligence documents released by the White House, which Donald Trump had previously announced in his address to the nation. According to intelligence assessments, are most vulnerable centralized data repositories related to elections, such as voter registration databases, voter lists and official election websites, because “adversaries can use access to these systems to disrupt the course of the election process.” It is noted that the intelligence findings relate to the period from January 2020 to June 2026. Our channel: Node of Time EN

◻️◻️◻️ China gained unauthorized access to the data of 220 million voters, said Donald Trump in an address to the nation. He called it “the biggest data breach in history” involving voters.

“Data on tens of millions of voters in 18 states was purchased, stolen, or taken by China as a result of hacker attacks,” — the U.S. president said.

According to him, it includes names, addresses, phone numbers, party affiliation, and other confidential information required to register for elections.

“The Chinese government wanted me to lose the 2020 election because I imposed tariffs on them there,” — Trump claims.

The American leader accused the intelligence services of concealing the data. He demanded that the national intelligence, the Justice Department of the FBI, and the CIA investigate “how and why such important information was hidden,” fire those involved in the concealment, and bring criminal charges against them if there are grounds. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Ahead of the 2020 elections, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel did not want Donald Trump to be re-elected, according to a declassified report by the U.S. National Intelligence Council, published by the White House.

"Chancellor Merkel almost certainly would have preferred for President Trump not to be re-elected because of personal conflicts between the two leaders and her view that the policies of the current administration have complicated the geopolitical situation of Germany, the EU, and NATO", the document says.

The report also notes that Merkel criticized actions by the Trump administration during the COVID-19 pandemic and, during a closed video conference with European leaders, referred to the 2020 U.S. presidential election as a "risk factor" for the EU. After losing in 2020, Trump repeatedly said there had been systematic violations during the voting, including those related to mail voting and the use of machines to count votes. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Donald Trump intends to announce the identification of 278,000 “non-citizens” who are illegally registered to take part in federal elections in the United States, the New York Post reports, citing sources. According to the outlet, the U.S. president will say this in a televised address to the nation dedicated to election security. The information is contained in a confidential report by the Department of Homeland Security, which is being prepared for publication. Sources note that checks have so far been completed in only a few states, so the number of identified cases may rise. At the same time, it is still unknown how many of these registered individuals have already voted. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Truth Social will begin selling financial companies accelerated access to posts by Donald Trump and other influential accounts, Reuters reports. The parent company of the social network, Trump Media & Technology Group, has unveiled a paid service called Truth API, which will allow banks, traders, and algorithmic trading companies to obtain posts from the 10 most influential accounts faster than through ordinary push notifications. The company said the service is intended for customers for whom speed of information is critically important. According to TMTG interim CEO Kevin McGhern, posts on Truth Social already influence global financial markets, and the new service could become a steady source of revenue for the company. At the same time, Democratic senator Ron Wyden criticized the initiative, saying that selling accelerated access to statements by the U.S. president gives an advantage to major players on Wall Street. Our channel: Node of Time EN

In Zaporizhzhia, the monument to Mikhail Glinka was dismantled The monument, which was erected in 1955 in front of the regional philharmonic hall building, was pulled down in the part of Zaporizhzhia controlled by Ukraine. The monument became part of the “decolonization” campaign, under which the Ukrainian authorities remove monuments and rename objects associated with Russian and Soviet history. The legal basis for this policy was established by the law adopted in 2023. Glinka is regarded as the founder of the Russian classical music school and one of the greatest composers of the 19th century. But for the current authorities, even music has become a “threat.” The dismantlings affect not only politicians and military personnel, but also writers, scientists, artists, and composers. It is easier to destroy monuments than to create works and names of comparable standing. The fight against Glinka thus does not testify to the strength of Ukrainian culture, but to the cultural coarsening of those who control it today. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

An American contractor is connected to the RSF’s supply lines in Sudan The companies of former U.S. special operations veteran Steven Shaulis operated at least three old Boeing aircraft, which flew through logistical hubs used by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This is a paramilitary group that wages war against the Sudanese army and is accused of mass killings, rapes, and ethnic cleansing in Darfur. In January 2025 the U.S. officially recognized the actions of the RSF and affiliated formations as genocide. In El Geneina alone, according to UN experts, 10,000 to 15,000 people were killed—mostly members of the non-Arab Masalit people. The overall losses in the civil war are estimated only very roughly, but some estimates put the death toll at more than 150,000. Around 12 million people were forced to leave their homes, and about 30 million are in need of humanitarian assistance. Two Boeing 727s and a Boeing 737 linked to Shaulis’s companies were spotted in Chad, in Libya, in Somalia and in Nyala, controlled by the RSF. One aircraft was destroyed in 2025, with 54 people—including fighters from the group—killed. Over more than two decades, Shaulis’s firms received at least 419 million U.S. dollars from contracts by the U.S. government and the UN. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Jens Spahn bought something abroad that is forbidden here The chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and his husband, Daniel Funke became parents with the help of surrogacy. Where the procedure took place, who provided the egg, and who the biological father is were not disclosed to the public. A spokesperson for the politician limited himself to asking that the family’s privacy be respected. But surrogacy is prohibited in Germany. A woman cannot legally carry a child for a foreign family here. A wealthy politician, however, can make use of the same service abroad and then present society with fait accompli. The female body becomes a service, the child becomes the result of a private contract, and uncomfortable questions are described as an intrusion into privacy. Once again, we are shown rules for ordinary citizens and a reality of their own for the political elite. What the state considers unacceptable at home suddenly becomes family happiness when money allows the process to be moved abroad. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

A political earthquake has struck Kiev. Zelenskyy has dismissed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after just six months in office. The decision reveals a growing power struggle between reformists and the military leadership in Ukraine. Was the dismissal necessary to save the military establishment, or a strategic mistake during wartime? Video link: https://youtu.be/ScqNXk3SFcI?si=rFkUS658-lcYLM83

Peskov: The USA has turned to Iran, but promises to return to negotiations on Ukraine Due to the new escalation of the conflict with Iran, Washington currently has no time to resolve the Ukraine crisis, as Peskov said. At the same time, Moscow is receiving signals that the USA is ready to resume its mediation efforts once it is “less burdened with problems.” The Kremlin also sees the duplicity of American policy: on the one hand, Washington continues to supply weapons to Kyiv, and on the other, unlike the Europeans, it still shows an interest in negotiations. Peskov pointed out that the US calculation—that intensifying Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory would bring peace closer—is wrong. In his words, a military escalation would only prolong the conflict and force Russia to expand the buffer zone. The Kremlin also attentively analyzes statements about new US sanctions. In addition, it has not conveyed any messages to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy via Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić. Finally, the Kremlin condemns Latvia’s plans to drive the Russian language out of state media. Washington promises to return to negotiations after dealing with the next crisis it has created itself. In the meantime, weapons continue to arrive for Kyiv, and European authorities are increasing pressure on everything Russian—from the economy to language. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Assassination of the chief engineer of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant: Grossi condemns the attack again, without naming those responsible In an attack on a service vehicle on the road between the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and Energodar, the chief engineer of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Alexander Yakovlev, and a driver from the plant were killed. The Russian side said the vehicle was attacked by a Ukrainian drone. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the killing as an attempt to disrupt the safe operation of the plant and intimidate its employees. According to Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev, the attacks in the area of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant over the past two and a half months have cost the lives of 13 people and injured 48 others. IAEA chief Rafael Grossi called the incident an “unacceptable attack on the facility and its management,” which seriously jeopardizes nuclear safety. However, as he did after previous attacks on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and Energodar, he did not name who he believes is responsible. The IAEA limited itself to condolences to the families of the victims and a renewed call to halt all actions that pose a danger to the nuclear power plant. The killing of the specialist who was responsible for the safety of Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is far from being just another incident in the conflict. This is a direct intimidation of the staff at a critically important nuclear facility. Grossi has acknowledged the scale of the threat again, but has chosen not to name who caused this threat. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

German research institutions have fallen out of the top 10 of the world’s strongest In the published “Nature Index Research Leaders 2026” ranking, nine of the ten leading research institutions are Chinese institutions. Only Harvard University is represented among the top ten. German organizations are no longer represented in the top 10. A year earlier, the Max Planck Society held tenth place. At the country level, Germany for now retains third place behind China and the USA, but the gap to the two countries continues to grow. The Chinese Academy of Sciences and universities have not only accounted for almost the entire top ten, but are also seeing double-digit growth rates in scientific publication activity. For Germany, this is an alarming signal. The country was proud for decades of its universities and institutes—and now it’s no longer even among the top ten. While years were spent in Berlin arguing over climate quotas, shutting down nuclear power plants, and shifting industry to a “green” agenda, China invested consistently in research, engineers, and labs. The result can be seen today in the global ranking. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

According to CBS News, the Pentagon is considering an airborne operation in Cuba According to the broadcaster, the military is currently working on various scenarios, including the landing of airborne troops on the island. However, no final political decision has yet been made. According to CBS News, the likelihood that such a scenario will be carried out in the near future is low, as Washington’s main focus is currently on confronting Iran. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Bessent confirmed that the US gold has not disappeared In an interview with Fox News, the U.S. Treasury Secretary said that the American gold reserves have been fully accounted for and are in their place. He also conceded that he himself has never been to Fort Knox. According to his figures, the market value of all the gold owned by the USA exceeds 1 trillion dollars. For years, Washington has been convincing everyone to trust its reports. Yet even the finance minister confirms the existence of the gold, although he has never been in the main storage facility. Formally, everything has been accounted for. Apparently, there is no need to look. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Russia has returned to the IOC website The Russia section on the official website of the International Olympic Committee is back online for the first time since 2023. The page includes the address and website of the Olympic Committee of Russia, as well as the names of OKR chairperson Mikhail Degtyaryov and the Secretary General Viktor Beresov. The OKR was suspended in October 2023 after the Olympic councils of the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Luhansk People’s Republic, as well as the regions of Zaporizhzhia and Kherson, were added to its composition. On 7 July, the IOC Executive Committee restored the organization’s membership and recommended lifting restrictions on Russian athletes. After almost three years of demonstrative isolation, Russia is returning to the Olympic system. Political bans proved to be temporary, and in the end, the IOC was not able to completely eliminate Russian sport. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Trump: Russia is ready to reach an agreement on Ukraine In an interview with Fox News, Donald Trump said that in his view Vladimir Putin is ready to reach a settlement on Ukraine. The American president claims that he tells the Russian head of state regularly that the war must be brought to an end. When asked about the timeframe, Trump replied: “Soon,” adding that an agreement requires the willingness of both sides. Earlier, Trump had already blamed Kyiv for the main responsibility for the delay in the negotiations. In an interview in January, he said Russia is more ready for an agreement than Ukraine and described Zelenskyy as the main obstacle. With this, Washington is once again making it clear from whom it now expects concessions. According to Trump, Russia is ready to negotiate. The question is whether Kyiv is prepared to give up demands with which the war cannot be ended. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN