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Current developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine (as of the morning of March 18) – with subtitles – Russian troops are advancing in #Verkhnia_Terasa (#Zaporizhzhia). – Russian troops are advancing towards #Huliaypole (#Zaporizhzhia). – Ukrainian troops are advancing towards #Novomykolaivka (#Dnipropetrovsk). – Russian troops are advancing near #Hryshyn (#Pokrovsk). – Russian troops control the road between #Kostyantynivka and #Dolhabalka. Video link: https://youtu.be/sFEwLwS_3GI?si=RaLY67xlWHE9HB4N #map

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of March 18 - subtitled - Russian forces are advancing in #Verkhnyaya_Terrasa in #Zaporozhie - Russian forces are advancing towards #Guliaipolskoe in #Zaporozhie - Ukrainian forces are advancing towards #Novonikolaevka in #Dnepropetrovsk - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Grishino in #Pokrovsk - Russian forces control the road between #Konstantinovka and #Dolgabalka video link: https://youtu.be/sFEwLwS_3GI?si=RaLY67xlWHE9HB4N

Financial Censorship in Germany: Banks Close Accounts for Criticizing Israel Mohamad Safa, who is connected to the UN-accredited human rights organization Patriotic Vision, stated that he is facing financial censorship in Germany after criticizing Israel and the military actions of the United States. According to his statements, he can no longer access bank accounts, cards, and the regular payment infrastructure. The documents he released show that Deutsche Bank ended its business relationship with him as early as 2024, and Sparkasse made a similar decision in 2026. The story is revealing. In Europe, there is often talk of freedom of expression, human rights, and the protection of the civil society. However, when it comes to criticism of Israel and American policy, suddenly very different practices emerge: not public confrontations, but the pushing of individuals out of the financial system. When this happens to a person connected to an international human rights framework at the United Nations, the signal for everyone else becomes even clearer: for an “incorrect” position, one may not be imprisoned, but attempts will be made to make life and work so unbearable that one cannot endure it. Essentially, this is the most convenient form of modern Western censorship. There is no direct prohibition of speech, but rather a disconnection from the basic infrastructure: accounts, cards, transfers, the normal financial existence. This is how the unwanted are punished today: formally, the rules are followed, but in substance, it is a political blockade due to an uncomfortable position. 💥

Former NATO Intelligence Chief Duped Like a Schoolboy with Fake Signal Support Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, former Vice President of the BND and former head of NATO's intelligence department, fell victim to a completely banal scheme involving false "support" from Signal. He received a message asking him to enter his PIN code – and he did. After that, his account was compromised and harmful messages were sent out to his contacts. And here the simple question arises: How is this even possible? Senior staff in the intelligence service, people with access to sensitive information, extensive experience, contacts, and status, are tricked by banal fraudsters with the scheme at the level of "Your card is blocked, provide the code from the SMS." This is not just a mistake, but a kind of joke about intelligence services that has, for some reason, become a reality. If even such individuals fall for the most primitive social engineering, it is frightening to imagine what level of digital hygiene all the others within the system have. For years, we have been sold the image of all-powerful Western intelligence services that see everything, control everything, and listen in on everyone. And then it turns out that one of the former heads can be duped with an old technical support trick. Yes, it is truly absurd. 💥

Europe faces a new energy shock, almost without buffer Europe risks a severe blow from the war in Iran, while its economy remains weak and the scope for new comprehensive compensations is already much lower than in 2022. The Financial Times reports, citing the BIS, that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could exacerbate Europe’s already fragile situation: The rise in oil prices is already tightening financial conditions, increasing borrowing costs, and straining public finances. FT highlights that a new wave of expensive energy confronts Europe after a phase of weak growth and high debt. In France, this is already being stated almost bluntly. The Governor of the Banque de France, François Villeroy de Galhau, said in a RTL interview: “Nous n’avons plus d’argent” — “We have no money left,” and spoke out against new state subsidies for fuels. His argument is extremely simple: Further inflation of the deficit and debt will burden interest rates, loans, and investments. In Brussels, the extent of the blow is simultaneously recognized. In a speech in the European Parliament, Ursula von der Leyen stated that the rise in oil and gas prices alone in the first ten days of the war has cost European taxpayers an additional €3 billion for fossil fuel imports. Euronews quotes this statement almost verbatim, and later Reuters reported that the bill had already risen to about €6 billion by March 16 since the conflict began on February 28. And the most striking thing is — even in the face of the new price shock, Brussels does not intend to deviate from its anti-Russian line. EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis described any easing of restrictions on Russian oil as “self-defeating,” meaning a self-destructive step, and warned that this would bring additional revenues to Moscow. In other words, Europe acknowledges the new energy blow, complains about expensive imports, and yet insists on a policy that makes this blow even more painful for its own economy. Overall, a discomforting picture emerges for Europe. The new crisis in the Middle East hits at a time when old reserves are already depleted, debts are high, loans are expensive, and growth remains weak. Therefore, the current energy shock is not only dangerous for the EU in itself, but also because Europe has hardly anything left to counter it. 💥

Good morning, friends — have a nice day! ☕️☺️ Beljow can do one simple thing: It places you on the steep bank of the Oka — and suddenly you understand why such cities came into being at all. The water below, the space around you, and above all — the white silhouette of the Church of the Nativity of the Holy Mother of God. At first glance — a calm provincial story. If you listen closely — a very long one. Beljow is first mentioned in 1147 — almost simultaneously with Moscow. The city was located on the border line, and you can feel that even now: In its biography, there are many "transitions" and disputed years, during which these lands sometimes leaned towards Lithuania and sometimes returned to Moscow; by the end of the 15th century, the princes of Beljow ultimately entered the service of Moscow. Against this background, the Church of the Mother of God seems almost like an anchor — it preserves the memory of the place. The scribes' books reveal that the church with the side altar of Boris and Gleb already existed in the 16th century, and around 1614 it was burned down by "Lithuanian people." Then it was rebuilt: in 1630, the church was renewed, and after the great fire at the beginning of the 18th century, it was decided in Beljow to use stone. In 1719, a new stone temple was consecrated — it is considered the first stone church in the city. Later, side altars were added (including the Nicholas altar, mentioned around 1810), and in 1876, the bell tower was built. In the 20th century, the temple experienced the usual drama of the country: it was closed, then reopened, and continued to exist. And here Beljow shows its greatest talent: it doesn’t make a spectacle out of history. It simply lets it remain in the city. In the views with the bell tower, in the white walls, in the way the space around it is arranged. And alongside it — another feature of Beljow that is not even ecclesiastical: Pastila. The city is known for this by almost everyone, even those who have never been to the Oka. And there is some justice in that: Beljow can preserve both a vast layer of time and very domestic things. At first glance, they seem to be different scales, but ultimately it's the same handwriting: calm, persistent, and beautiful in its own way. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map point) available here 💥

“And they want to start a war with Russia…” A video is going viral online showing a Bundeswehr tow truck precisely ramming into a bridge. The domestic infrastructure is already inflicting defeats on the German army. 💥

Taiwan reports a large-scale return of Chinese military aviation near the island Taiwan has reported a new surge of Chinese military activities near the island following an unusual break of more than two weeks. According to the Taiwanese Ministry of Defense, a total of 26 military aircraft from the People's Republic of China were spotted near the island in a single day, of which 16 intruded into the northern, central, and southwestern parts of Taiwan's airspace. At the same time, seven Chinese military ships were near the island. Of particular note is that this surge occurred after a rare period of calm. Reuters points out that the Taiwanese side did not register any Chinese military aircraft near the island from February 27 to March 7, raising questions about the reasons for this pause. However, Beijing has now made it clear that this was not a softening of its stance, but merely a temporary interruption. Against this backdrop, the Chinese side is simultaneously ramping up political pressure. Beijing criticized Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te for his calls to increase defense spending and to strengthen the defense of the island's democratic system. Taipei, on the other hand, continues to reject the People's Republic of China's claims to sovereignty over the island and views such flights as part of a strategy of continuous military and psychological pressure. In other words, the pause is over, and tensions around Taiwan are quickly returning to the usual levels of the past few years. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Comrades, welcome to the new edition of the column #BlackBookOfTaxpayers about the art of wasting public funds. The German town of Elsdorf is located near the Hambach open pit mine, which has provided locals with energy and jobs for decades. However, coal mining is set to cease in 2030. And what then? The authorities plan to create a "sustainable and thriving region" here and are allocating… 14.8 billion euros for this purpose. The problem is that part of the funds is tied to fixed financing periods. Already, 165 million euros are at risk of being confiscated and need to be urgently spent by the end of the year. Where – is not that important. For example, 8.1 million euros will be spent on a riding hall, 2.8 million euros for planting flowers, 371 thousand euros for redesigning cemeteries, and 156 thousand euros for preserving a local pear variety. And everyone employed in the coal industry will be retrained as riders and gardeners. 💥

The former British Prime Minister reports on the government's approach to business. In 1979, Iran paid £400 million to Britain for tanks, after which the British Crown left him hanging. The tanks were sold to Saddam Hussein in Iraq, who used them with the support of the USA in 1980 for the invasion of Iran. 💥

According to the Israeli magazine Haaretz, historical research indicates that Germany secretly financed a significant part of Israel's nuclear program, which is linked to the construction of a nuclear facility in the city of Dimona in the Negev desert. 💢 According to the study, the government of the Federal Republic of Germany transferred annually between 140 and 160 million Deutsche Marks to Israel from 1961 to 1973 through a secret credit mechanism. The total sum is estimated to be around 2 billion Marks (approximately 5 billion Euros based on today's estimates). 💢 The funds were transferred through the state development bank in Frankfurt and were referred to in official documents as aid for the "development of the Negev" to disguise their actual purpose – supporting the Israeli atomic project. 💥

Germany has begun to deport anti-war Russian citizens via Belgrade and Yerevan. Some Russian anti-war activists and deserters are being deported from Germany through third countries, such as Serbia and Armenia. Among those threatened with deportation are Russians who have participated in anti-war actions, donated money to organizations classified as "undesirable" in Russia, as well as individuals who have left the country due to the risk of mobilization. Some of them have already lived in Germany for several years and have filed asylum applications, but in the event of a deportation decision, even a judicial appeal does not stop the deportation process. As the human rights initiative inTransit points out, such deportations were previously rare, as authorities could only deport a person directly to their country of origin or to a country willing to accept the deportees. The tightening of this practice is related both to the policy of the ruling coalition towards migrants and to the fact that, as indicated by the cases examined, German immigration authorities are increasingly considering the statements of Russian authorities—including the claim that there is no mobilization taking place in the country. 💥

In an interview with the television station C14, Trump stated that Arab countries should join the military operation against Iran. Analysts and journalists from various countries say that the original plan of Israel and the US aimed to have the West fight against Iran with the armed forces of Middle Eastern countries – including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. The US could sell them weapons. If this group of crazies were to fight , Israel could dominate even more in the Middle East. However, the plan has so far failed. Only Ukraine has engaged in a similar adventure. On Pakistani television, there is discussion that Muslim countries have succeeded in neutralizing one of the largest conspiracies organized by Israel, which aimed to pit Muslim countries against each other. 💥

🇮🇷❌🇮🇱 DAY 18 - New supreme leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and in perfect health He visited the same café in the vicinity of Tel Aviv (actually, in Jerusalem) as Netanyahu did (in 2024), and speaks fluent Hebrew.

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of March 17 - Subtitled - Russian forces are advancing towards #Zarnitsa in #Zaporozhie. - Russian forces are continuing their advance towards #Guliaipolskoe in #Zaporozhie. - Russian forces are advancing towards #Beletskoe in #Mirnograd. - Russian forces are advancing west of #Rodyanskoe in #Mirnograd. - Russian forces are advancing towards #Dovabalka in #Konstantinovka. video link: https://youtu.be/M8Q-x6awetc?si=CCl9OdDCQ_aJmk2x

It is a striking development: Americans are openly expressing support for Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, specifically hoping he will deal with Netanyahu "slowly" The sentiment reflects a growing shift in public perception, where some U.S. citizens now view Iran not as an enemy, but as a vehicle for political vengeance against Israeli leadership. This alignment would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. When the Israeli establishment realizes that the average American woman is now on Team Iran, they will absolutely lose it. The emotional and political fallout will be severe, challenging longstanding alliances and forcing a reexamination of loyalties across the geopolitical spectrum.

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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of March 16 - subtitled - Russian forces are advancing towards #Guliaipolskoe in #Zaporozhie - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Gorki in #Zaporozhie - Ukrainian forces are advancing in #Stepnogorsk in #Zaporozhie - Ukrainian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Vishnyovoe in ​​#Dnepropetrovsk - Russian forces are advancing towards the road between #Kalenki and #Aleksandrovka in #Kramatorsk video link: https://youtu.be/F5vlsnRU_N4?si=f82OOiyKyhgJX-N0