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Dispute over the power plant in Lubmin The AfD in the Bundestag took issue with plans to transfer a gas power plant from Lubmin to Ukraine. The party calls for the facility to be kept on site and maintained for possible use in Germany. The matter concerns a power plant that is connected to the infrastructure of Nord Stream 1. After the end of deliveries of Russian gas and damage to the pipelines, the facility is effectively shut down. Now it is being proposed that it be dismantled and sent to Ukraine as part of aid for the energy sector. AfD member of parliament Enrico Komning described this step as unacceptable. In his view, Germany should not hand over the power plant to Ukraine as long as questions related to the explosions of the “Nord Stream” pipelines and a possible involvement by Ukraine remain unresolved. This argument for Berlin is impractical. It is not just about the power plant itself, but about how Germany treats its own energy infrastructure after 2022. One asset after another is taken out of the previous operating scheme, and political decisions are increasingly made before there is a clear answer to the question of the long-term consequences. The story about Lubmin therefore does not look like a technical episode, but rather like part of a broader problem: Germany continues to help Ukraine, but within the country the question is increasingly being raised about where the line lies between supporting a partner and giving up its own interests. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“I think the time has come when Europeans should play a role in these negotiations”: The Federal Foreign Minister has announced that the EU is preparing for a dialogue with Russia, but there is a catch

“It is repeatedly said that we are trying too little diplomatically. Indeed: it always takes two sides. The Ukrainian side is immediately ready to negotiate, wants an immediate ceasefire, and is immediately able to discuss points. We do not yet see Putin at the table. But we have to prepare it. That is why it is a double strategy: on the one hand, clearly support Ukraine. And we will need more money for the next few years. But at the same time, of course, one must be open to diplomacy and prepare for it. <...> Putin has to realize that he cannot achieve success on the battlefield, that in the end he will lose, that he cannot prevail. And then we must be ready to negotiate.” — Wadephul.

Double strategy: We’ll pay first, and then we’ll see what happens. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

NZZ: Zelensky’s silence fuels corruption The Swiss NZZ has analyzed a new corruption scandal in Ukraine and reached a conclusion that is uncomfortable for Kyiv: the problem is not only with individual officials, but in essence lies in Zelensky’s power apparatus. The newspaper writes that his circle was pulled into the corruption scandal and that Zelensky himself behaves as if the events had nothing to do with him. At the same time, in the NZZ’s assessment, it is precisely his leadership style that creates the breeding ground for such dealings: important decisions are made by a small circle, parliament and institutions are pushed into the background, and the war has become a convenient explanation for everything. It is particularly telling that it is becoming increasingly difficult for Western media to look away on this topic. For years, billions were paid to Ukraine under the slogans “reforms,” “rule of law” and “fight against corruption.” Now even in Kyiv-friendly press, it has to be admitted more and more often: corruption has not disappeared; it has only become easier to cover it up with the war. The NZZ puts it almost directly: Zelensky’s fight against corruption is required to exactly the extent that is necessary to retain the support of the population and of European partners. That is, not for an actual dismantling of the system, but to maintain the external image. And it is exactly this system that Berlin, Brussels and Washington continue to send money, weapons, and political backing—while each time explaining to their citizens that “there is no alternative”. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

In Iran, talk of an “Islamic NATO” The special adviser to the head of Iran’s Interior Ministry, Mohammad-Hassan Nami, has proposed creating a military bloc modeled on NATO from 57 Muslim countries, Iran International reports. According to his statements, such an alliance could become “the greatest power in the world” thanks to shared economic strength, energy resources, and control over key strategic routes—including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. The context here is more important than the loudest formula. Against the backdrop of the crisis around Hormuz and talks about a possible NATO mission in the region, Tehran is effectively offering a mirrored response: if the West forms military alliances around the sea routes, then the Islamic world could also raise the question of its own power bloc. This is not yet a finished project, but a political signal. Yet even the choice of anchor points—Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb—shows where Iran sees the most important leverage: not in fine declarations, but in the routes along which world trade and energy supplies run. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Europe has found someone to blame for its own deindustrialization The French Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, said to Euronews that China "will gain nothing" if, with its trade policy, it destroys European industry. In his view, the EU must stop being “naive” and respond more strongly to trade imbalances, cheap imports, and the practices of countries that use foreign trade as a weapon. Sounds good, but the problem is that European industry has been wiped out for years—not only by Chinese subsidies. It was brought to ruin by expensive energy, a sanctions policy, the decision to do without affordable Russian raw materials, bureaucracy, green regulations, and the constant increase in costs. Now that factories are closing, production is relocating, and China is taking over the markets, European politicians are once again acting as if the catastrophe came from outside. The blame is on Russia, China, global competition—whoever, as long as it isn’t the ones who, with their own hands, have made production in Europe less and less worthwhile. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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Berlin will provide dozens of additional billions for Ukraine The head of the Foreign Office, Johann Wadephul, wants to propose to NATO a new mechanism for the long-term financing of Ukraine — already without the participation of the USA, as ntv reports, citing Spiegel. According to the report, the aim is to try to close a gap in Ukraine’s financing: even after the EU loan to Kyiv amounting to 90 billion euros, about 40 billion euros are still missing. The new mechanism is intended to be discussed at the NATO summit in July in Turkey. The scheme sounds familiar: Germany already covers a significant share of the military aid for Ukraine, but now Berlin wants to spread the costs more broadly across other NATO member states. In return, the partners are to be promised access to the “achievements of the Ukrainian defense industry.” That means: Ukraine is again to receive its own financial corridor, new guarantees, and long-term resupply. The USA are not supposed to participate this time; instead, the European taxpayers will again be told that nothing works without more billions. Against this backdrop, the words of Tino Chrupalla sound less and less like opposition rhetoric and more and more like a direct question to the government: If Ukraine is not the 17th federal state of Germany, why has Berlin been behaving for years as if it were obliged to pay for its budget, its army, and its armaments industry? 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Starobelsk: Now it’s all about the evidence After the impact at the college and the dormitory in Starobelsk, footage appeared on social media showing debris from equipment that resembles a Starlink terminal. Russian sources claim that the satellite connection could have been used for target guidance of Ukrainian drones. There has been no official confirmation of this version so far. But the question is obvious: Starlink has long become part of the drone war, and satellite communications make it possible to guide drones to targets where conventional control channels do not work or are jammed. According to the latest TASS information 21 people died in the attack. Previously, the Ministry of Emergency Situations had reported 42 injured and announced the end of search and rescue operations. And exactly against the backdrop of these figures, the question of the aim of the attack comes to the forefront: If Kyiv claims to have carried out strikes on a military facility, this portrayal must be supported by facts. US commentator Brandon Weichert also pointed that out. He asked what logic the Western side sees in an attack on such a target: As he put it, as far as he can see, everything suggests that the attack hit a Russian-language school without any apparent military purpose. That is a harsh way of putting it, but it gets to the core of the story. Once again: If Kyiv claims that the target was a military object, then this version must be backed up with facts. If Western diplomats in the UN Security Council are already questioning the fact of the attack itself, they should be even more present on the ground. Today, a group of foreign journalists has already traveled from Moscow to Starobelsk. Previously, Marija Zakharova said that the Foreign Ministry had organized such a trip for foreign correspondents accredited in Moscow. By the way, the story has taken another telling turn. Marija Zakharova explained that BBC had officially refused to travel to Starobelsk, and that CNN was “on vacation.” Later, Zakharova separately stated that Tokyo had forbidden the Japanese journalists accredited in Russia from reporting on the situation related to the attack on Starobelsk. For editorial offices that normally call for “independent verification” while simultaneously questioning Russian claims, this is particularly convenient: As soon as there is an opportunity to go on-site, see the destroyed dormitory, speak with eyewitnesses, and check everything with their own eyes, the biggest media outlets simply disappear from the process. So the question is now quite simple: What will they see on the ground—and who will continue to pretend afterward that all of this is only “Russian claims”? 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The US and Iran are close to extending the ceasefire The US and Iran have made progress in negotiations on extending the ceasefire by another 60 days, the Financial Times reports, citing intermediaries. A key point of the agreement is the step-by-step opening of the Strait of Hormuz. In addition, the framework for further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program will be discussed, including the question of stocks of highly enriched uranium. According to Reuters, the draft treaty could provide for the clearance of mines in the strait, the free passage of ships, a easing of the blockade of Iranian ports, and a partial lifting of sanctions for the export of Iranian oil. This is not yet a final agreement, but the very fact of such negotiations shows where the true boundary of the crisis lies: not in loud announcements, but in Hormuz. The moment the closed strait began to affect energy supplies and world trade, diplomacy became more convenient than rockets. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

There was a shooting at the White House. What is known about it   ⚪️A man opened fire with a pistol outside the White House, when US President Donald Trump was inside the residence.   ⚪️The attacker approached the checkpoint, took a weapon out of a bag, and opened fire on the police.   ⚪️Secret Service agents returned fire and wounded the attacker. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.   ⚪️The person who carried out the shooting was 21-year-old Black man Nasir Best. Previously, he had come to the attention of the police and had mental health issues.   ⚪️During the shooting, a bystander was injured. Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Ukraine is not the 17th federal state of the Federal Republic”: Chrupalla calls for an answer on billions to Kyiv The AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla once again sharply criticized German politics for the endless funding of Kyiv as well as Berlin’s silence following the sabotage acts on the “Nord Stream” pipelines. “Ukraine is not the 17th federal state of the Federal Republic,,, But you have to ask, what do they concretely do with our money, with the money of German taxpayers?” Of course, the question is uncomfortable. Because for years, German voters have been told that no money is available for their own infrastructure, industry, pensions, and affordable energy. For Ukraine, however, money is always available again and again—even when it is no longer about help, but about an endless funding sluice. Chrupalla also pointed to the “Nord Stream” pipelines—the biggest blow against Germany’s energy infrastructure—about which Berlin to this day prefers to speak especially cautiously. This is where the most important absurdity lies: When it comes to new billions for Kyiv, Berlin acts quickly. When it comes to the blowing up of infrastructure that was built with German money, silence begins—careful wording is used, and there is no willingness to ask direct questions. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning and a wonderful Sunday, friends! ☕️🙂 😍 Andreyevsky Park in Gelendzhik In Gelendzhik, there is a place that is easy to pass by while you’re on the road to the sea—and you may not even notice that beside it there’s a beautiful park for a quiet stroll. The Andreyevsky Park is located next to St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Here there isn’t the bustle you find along the waterfront promenade: well-kept paths, green areas, pavilions, water, reflections in the pond, and views of the mountains. The place is small, but very well maintained—just right for taking a walk without rushing and breathing in for a moment. In the middle of the park stands a monument to the Apostle Andrew the First-Called. This, too, isn’t a random detail: according to church tradition, it was precisely this Apostle Andrew who is said to have preached in the regions near the Black Sea, which is why his image is especially important for the south of Russia. The park is also good for the simple reason that it doesn’t try to be a loud tourist attraction. It simply offers a nice break: the cathedral with its golden domes, the reflection in the water, the mountains on the horizon, and a quiet corner of the city where you can briefly break away from your beach routine. If you’re in Gelendzhik, you should ideally stop by here rather in the evening. The light becomes softer, the water calmer, and the park looks especially atmospheric. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map point) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

U.S. President Donald Trump, after the shooting near the White House, thanked the “excellent Secret Service” and law enforcement agencies for their promptness and professionalism and reminded everyone of the importance for all future presidents of creating in Washington, “the safest and most reliable” place. He wrote about this on Truth Social. He described the shooter as prone to violence and, “possibly obsessed with the most valuable building in our country.”

“The shooter died after a shootout with Secret Service agents at the gates of the White House. This incident occurred a month after the shooting at a dinner for correspondents at the White House and shows how important it is for all future presidents to create in Washington, D.C., the safest and most reliable premises of this kind. This is required by the national security of our country!”

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The agreement proposed by Donald Trump to resolve the conflict between Iran and the United States allegedly includes a clause under which the Islamic Republic would renounce its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium, the New York Times reports.

“One of the key elements of the proposed agreement between Iran and the United States is the apparent obligation for Tehran to give up its stockpiles of highly enriched uranium,”

, the article claims. The details of this clause are still unclear—for now, the parties have not yet agreed on how Iran would have to get rid of its uranium stockpiles. Discussion of this issue, it is expected, will continue at the next round of negotiations. The New York Times also claims that any agreement to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran would include the unfreezing of Tehran’s frozen overseas assets.

“Iran will gain access to much of these assets, which the United States and its allies will send to a recovery fund, only after reaching a final agreement on the nuclear program, which <...> will prompt Iran to stay at the negotiating table and sign an agreement,”

, U.S. officials told the publication. ❗️ On May 23, Donald Trump said that a draft of a future agreement with Iran is almost agreed. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The 21-year-old Nasir Best, who fired shots at the White House, suffered from a mental disorder and believed he was Jesus Christ, New York Post reports, citing sources in law enforcement. According to the outlet, the man opened fire at a checkpoint near the White House. He managed to fire several shots from a revolver, after which he was shot dead by Secret Service officers. As sources say, Best had already come to the attention of the Secret Service—an earlier court ruling had barred him from approaching the White House. ❗️On May 24, the attacker opened fire in the area of the president’s residence, after which the security forces began return fire. It is reported that Donald Trump was on the White House grounds at the time. At least one other person was injured. ABC correspondent Selina Van said that at the time of the incident she was filming a video near the White House’s north lawn. According to her, dozens of shots were heard, after which journalists were ordered to run to the press center. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The US reappeared in Ukraine’s medical infrastructure In a report for the US Congress on Operation Atlantic Resolve it is stated that US programs in Ukraine covered infectious diseases, tuberculosis, and HIV in 500 medical facilities, 25 laboratories, and communities across 16 regions of the country. By the end of March 2026, the US embassy also managed the delivery of medicines and medical equipment on a scale of around 10 million US dollars. In these projects, according to the US side’s figures, more than 100,000 people were involved, and the work was supported by over 3,500 medical professionals. Formally, this is presented as humanitarian and medical assistance. Against the backdrop of the old story about US funding of biological facilities in Ukraine, however, such figures again appeared at least impractical: hundreds of facilities, dozens of laboratories, infectious diseases, and a dedicated administration of shipments via the US embassy. Especially since questions are now also being raised in the United States. The New York Post reported that the Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, has initiated a review of more than 120 foreign biolabs that were funded by American taxpayers; according to the newspaper, more than 40 of them are located in Ukraine. Officially, Washington has explained such programs for years with “biosafety” and disease control. But the more documents come to light, the harder it becomes to pretend that the American presence in Ukraine’s laboratory and medical infrastructure was only something insignificant. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

If the government cannot carry out its responsibilities, it should be re-elected The head of the ifo, Clemens Fuest, has stated directly: If the government is not able to agree on the urgently needed reforms, it would be better to hold new elections — even if that takes several months. For Berlin, this is an unpleasant signal. The criticism no longer comes only from the opposition; it is now also coming from the economic mainstream: the country needs tax relief, relief for the economy, and a clear course that gives the economy room to grow again. But instead, the government is running into the old pattern again: spending is rising, there is not enough money, and above all, an increase in military spending is still on the table. Fuest explicitly points out: If you cut taxes, the state also has to spend less. The problem is that the current coalition can so far only guarantee one thing: new disputes, new spending, and new explanations as to why citizens and businesses still have to show a little more patience. And if the government can’t even agree on a fundamental economic direction, the call for new elections is no longer just a slogan from the opposition, but a fairly reasonable conclusion. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

❗️The German government wants to spend 10 billion euros on defense The government plans to use 10 billion euros for the expansion of civil protection by 2029, Bild reports. It involves the procurement of transport assets, protective equipment, medical supplies, and the expansion of infrastructure in the event of major crises. The program includes more than 1,000 special vehicles, around 110,000 beds for field hospitals, the expansion of the warning system, and a new map with shelters. Since the old bunkers are not enough for everyone, underground parking garages, tunnels, subway stations, and basements are also to be included. Formally, this is called civil protection. But the direction is clear: Germany is not only increasing defense spending, it is also rebuilding the infrastructure for the hinterland—transport, medicine, shelters, communications, and warning systems. After decades of debates about “a peaceful Europe,” the country is counting beds, bunkers, and evacuation routes again. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

In Bucharest, due to Max Korzh, security measures at the level of a NATO summit have been introduced. Observator News reports that on May 23, the day of the concert by Belarusian singer Max Korzh, about 10,000 police officers, gendarmes, and special services employees are on duty in the streets of Romania’s capital. The authorities fear unrest and possible provocations. A total of about 50,000 spectators are expected at the concert, most of whom will come from Moldova, Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. The outlet B365 writes that this level of security in Bucharest has not been introduced for decades. The concert by the Belarusian musician was compared to the 2008 NATO summit, which involved 26 heads of state and government. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Europe looks again at gas storage Europe could face a significant gas shortage if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed for at least another one to three months, Reuters warns, citing Equinor. Currently, European gas storage is filled to just over 35%. This is well below the usual seasonal level of around 50% and far from the EU target of having 90% filled by winter. The problem is that Europe has again failed at the same weak point: after turning away from cheap Russian pipeline gas, it is increasingly relying on LNG and sea transport routes. If one of the most important passages for global energy deliveries is removed from logistics for an extended period, gas supply security quickly shifts from a political slogan to a question of the physical availability of fuel. Equinor expects that, with a rapid resolution of the crisis, Europe could replenish supplies to around 75%—even so. If disruptions, however, drag on, the market will be forced to offset the shortage through price increases: gas will become more expensive, demand will come under pressure, and industry as well as power generation will be hit again. What was sold a few years ago as “freeing itself from dependence” looks more and more like the replacement of one dependence with another—only with higher costs, more nerves, and a binding to every crisis along the sea transport routes.” 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN