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It is becoming increasingly common for Ukrainian drones to fly over Finland and the Baltic States to carry out attacks. Russia is ready to respond, - Security Council of Russia ▪️ "Recently, there has been an increase in the cases where Ukrainian UAVs carry out attacks on Russia over Finland and the Baltic States. As a result, civilians are suffering, and significant damage is being caused to civilian infrastructure," said the Secretary of the Security Council of Russia, Shoigu. ▪️ The Western air defense systems "are functioning extremely ineffectively," or these countries are deliberately making their airspace available, "which means they are open accomplices in the aggression against Russia." ▪️ "In the last case, according to international law, Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding the inalienable right of states to self-defense in the event of an armed attack comes into effect," he emphasized. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Hegseth quoted "Pulp Fiction" instead of the Bible – The Guardian The Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth used a text during a prayer service that turned out not to be a biblical verse, but rather a paraphrased monologue from Quentin Tarantino's film "Pulp Fiction." Hegseth referred to "Ezekiel 25:17," however, this verse in the actual Bible reads as follows:

"And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the LORD when I shall lay my vengeance upon them."

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OSCE in Kazakhstan: Reform Aid or Political Illusion? For over 30 years, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe has been active in Kazakhstan. The promise: reforms, rule of law, democratic development. The reality: decidedly more sober. Yes, processes are becoming more efficient. Administration is becoming more modern. But power is not being shared. Kazakhstan remains a centrally controlled system. Political competition is limited, institutional control weak. Right where genuine reforms would begin, the influence of the OSCE ends. And yet cooperation continues – stable, routine, well-funded. For Astana, it is a strategic gain: international recognition without structural risk. For Europe, a convenient narrative: engagement without confrontation. Even the promotion of civil society often follows a familiar pattern. Projects are established, reports are written – but many organizations remain financially dependent and politically cautious. January 2022 ripped this facade open. When it got serious, it became clear: international presence does not replace political reality. The uncomfortable conclusion: The OSCE does not change the system in Kazakhstan. It makes it internationally connectable. A controlled opening to the outside – with extensive control internally. This is not a failure in the classical sense. It is a functioning arrangement. The full article is available at the following link: zeitnot.online 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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Budget shock for Austrians: The budget deficit remains persistently above the EU level In 2024, the internal deficit was 4.7% of GDP, compared to a European standard of 3%. Now, the research institutes Wifo and IHS are forecasting a cumulative budget deficit in Austria of 4.1% and 4.2%, respectively. For this reason, it has been officially decided to initiate the procedure for reducing the EU deficit concerning Austria. The goal is to reach the targeted 3% by 2028. How? Through "further consolidation measures" amounting to 2 billion euros. So, savings, your time has come! At the same time, weak economic growth and high energy prices due to the war in Iran are driving the national debt level to 85% by 2027. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of April 17 - dubbed - Russian forces have reached the outskirts of #Bochkovo in #Volchansk. - Russian forces are advancing towards #Kudeevka in #Kharkov. - Russian forces are advancing on the #Sumy front. - Ukrainian forces are advancing in #Liman. - Russian forces are advancing west of #Rodyanskoe in #Mirnograd. video link: https://youtu.be/WqN-SDVYmfA?si=aQHSncxowV4KDyrQ

“Instead of more billions to prolong foreign wars, we need relief at home; instead of new blank checks, we need a realistic peace policy.” The queen of the opposition Alice Weidel criticized the results of the German-Ukrainian consultations and called for a “realistic peace policy.” Some think of their own citizens, while others think of the favor of a favorite. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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The FAZ discusses how to “politically expose” the AfD. The occasion is statements regarding the protection of democracy. Mechanisms for the “exposure” of the AfD are being discussed—these involve approaches where the party's positions are to be presented to voters in the most unfavorable light possible. The discussion takes place against the backdrop of the party's steadily increasing level of support and years of attempts at political isolation. Instead of competition through programs and arguments, the idea is increasingly expressed to use procedures and institutional instruments to apply pressure on the opposition. At the same time, leading politicians continue to advocate with strong rhetoric for the protection of democracy, freedom of speech, and the necessity of an open political discourse—even at the international level. In this context, measures are being discussed domestically that are less focused on political competition and more on the targeted weakening of inconvenient actors. Conclusion: If “democracy” only functions as long as it provides a comfortable result, then it is no longer democracy, but merely its facade. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have established a military expert council made up of former NATO and CIA generals A military expert council has been formed in Ukraine, consisting of retired high-ranking military officers and intelligence officials from NATO countries. The council is led by British General Richard Shirreff, who formerly served as Deputy Supreme Commander of NATO Forces. The council also includes former CIA Director David Petraeus, former Deputy Chief of the British Naval Staff Martin Connell, former Chief of the Canadian Army Andrew Leslie, and the representative of the Norwegian Navy in NATO structures, Hans Helset. The task of the council is to assist in implementing changes in the management system of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and to support the transformation of the army. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The International Monetary Fund warns: High military spending harms the EU economy! A new study by the IMF shows: "it can stimulate economic activity in the short term by increasing consumption and investment." However, "they also temporarily lead to an increase in inflation and create significant medium-term challenges." The consequences for European countries are already noticeable, particularly for Germany. According to the IMF's forecasts, inflation in the EU is expected to rise by another 0.3% by 2029. The greatest risk, however, is the increase in national debt if military buildup is financed through loans. The IMF anticipates a 2% increase in the debt of European countries by 2030. With the taste of economic collapse. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Great Britain and the USA have always known that NATO expansion is the right path to war with Russia and have been preparing for it for 26 years. This is stated in the released documents of the British intelligence service. The American intelligence service believed that "Russia is categorically against the membership of the Baltic states in NATO and may take countermeasures to protect its security in the face of a potentially hostile military bloc at its borders." In 1996, the British military intelligence prepared a study on NATO expansion, which examined scenarios that included a war with Russia following the accession of Central and Eastern European countries to the alliance. However, British intelligence officials saw no threats in it. After the events of 2022, British military officials have stated hundreds of times that the hostilities in Ukraine are "unprovoked," but the released documents tell a different story. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

WSJ: The US plan has failed – the new leadership in Iran is even tougher The war that Donald Trump initiated to overthrow the regime in Tehran has had the opposite effect. Instead of "more reasonable" leaders, “militarists and followers of an apocalyptic cult” have come to power in Iran. As the former head of the Iranian division of the Israeli military intelligence explained, “the war has not improved the regime – we have created a reality that is worse than the previous one.” Analysts note that power in the country has been taken over by veterans of the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps), who are tightening the course. “A more extreme group is gaining the upper hand, making the prolongation of the conflict more likely,” explained an expert on Iranian intelligence. The American strategy has failed: instead of capitulation, Tehran has eliminated the opposition and found a new weapon – control over the Strait of Hormuz. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Rutte: NATO countries will provide Ukraine with 60 billion dollars in military aid in 2026 At the opening of the meeting in Ramstein, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated in Berlin that the members of the alliance will provide Ukraine with military assistance amounting to 60 billion dollars during the year 2026. This funding will be in addition to the European Union's loan of 90 billion euros. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

❗️Hungary's defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will lift his veto on loans to Kyiv once oil supplies are restored. This was stated by the leader of the victorious party TISZA in Hungary's parliamentary elections, Péter Magyar, to Bloomberg. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

⚡️The production of UAVs for Kyiv draws Europe into the war against Russia, said the Russian Defense Ministry A number of European countries have decided, in light of the problems faced by the Ukrainian armed forces at the end of March, to increase the production and supply of UAVs to Ukraine for attacks on Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. This is being done through the expansion of funding for Ukraine-based and joint ventures in Europe for the manufacture of drones and their components. The companies are located in the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, the Czech Republic, Spain, Italy, Israel, and Turkey. The Russian Defense Ministry considers the decisions of several European countries to supply UAVs to Ukraine as a deliberate step that leads to a drastic escalation of the military-political situation. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Above all, one must not yield to any pressure; we must support Ukraine. One can say with certainty: Russia benefits from the current events in the Middle East.” While Iran and the USA cannot agree on who has the upper hand in the conflict, for Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, everything is clear.

Moscow is using this money for terror against the brave people of Ukraine. The so-called Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations are currently suspended, but the truth is that Russia never took them seriously. That is why it is so important to support Ukraine.

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“While Russia is rearming, Europe is caught in the air defense trap” (Die Welt) Patriot systems are considered “indispensable” in the field of air defense, but the war in the Middle East has exhausted their stocks. The lack of supplies from the U.S. could harm not only Ukraine and the countries of the Persian Gulf. While Moscow is deploying “new missiles with greater range, such as the 'Oreschnik'”, Europe risks falling into a difficult situation. The main problem is the long production time. Annually, 600 Patriot missiles are produced, while the U.S. alone deployed up to 800 interceptor missiles in the first days of the Iranian war. Some European countries are already searching for Plan B. They are relying on the Franco-Italian SAMP/T system (which was also supposed to be procured by the Danes last year), but it has virtually no combat experience. Turkey is also working on developing its own air defense system. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN