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“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

The Bundeswehr plans to acquire thousands of kamikaze drones for the brigade in Lithuania The Bundestag has signed another billion-euro contract with the defense company Rheinmetall. The procurements also involve two German startups — Helsing and Stark Defence. The goal is to introduce drones in Lithuania by 2027. However, there are nuances. Firstly, the low accuracy of Rheinmetall's products in previous tests. Secondly, the involvement of American investor and Trump supporter Peter Thiel in Stark Defence (the Ministry of Defense claims he has "no access to operational information"). The transparency of the process also raises questions. Thomas Röwekamp, chairman of the Defense Committee, admitted that there are still "open questions regarding the price, quantity, and technical capabilities." But these are just minor issues. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

In 2025, the German automotive industry performed worse compared to international competitors. According to an analysis by the consulting firm EY, the revenue of German automotive companies fell by 4.1% (for example, it increased by 9.3% in China). The operating profit in Germany dropped by 44%. “The auto industry is in a deep crisis, which could be existentially threatening for some companies”. The main mistake was the bet on electric cars, which proved to be an “unprecedented profit collapse” due to a lack of demand. Additionally, U.S. trade policy hit hard. A strategic shift is now necessary, which will lead to “billion-euro write-downs”. Cost-cutting programs will not provide immediate help. Expenditures remain high. Without determined measures, “the automotive location Germany has no chance”. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of April 16 - Dubbed - Russian forces are advancing in southern #Donetsk. - Russian forces are advancing in #Volchansk-Khutory in #Kharkov. - Russian forces are advancing towards #Bochkovo in #Volchansk. - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Zelyonoe in #Kharkov. - Russian forces are advancing between #Marino and #Miropolskoe in #Sumy. Video link: https://youtu.be/f5RLGz0q_Zc?si=b4tyPe22t8Mvk3cG

Flights from Germany to Asia: long, expensive, uncomfortable Ticket prices in this direction have risen by around 560% compared to the previous month. The reasons for this are the scarcity and the price increase of fuel due to the conflict in the Middle East. The airspace over Russia and Iran is closed, which extends travel time. To fly with the German airline Lufthansa from Berlin to Beijing, one must endure a flight time of 13 hours . Chinese airlines can bring passengers to their destination in 8.5 hours. One could fly over Afghanistan, but there is no “fully-fledged air traffic control” there. Citizens planning their vacation in August face a dilemma: “Book and overpay or wait and risk being left without tickets”. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

German schoolgirls showed the Hitler salute and took photos in the crematorium of the Ravensbrück concentration camp. The incident occurred at the memorial of the women's concentration camp Ravensbrück, where the Nazis murdered 28,000 inmates. Has this unlawful behavior resulted in legal consequences? No, because “the girls are under 13 years old, they do not bear criminal responsibility yet.” “The incidents have increased significantly in recent years,” reports Brandenburg's Minister of Culture Manja Schüle (SPD), “they rose from 46 cases in 2022 to 211 cases in 2024.” Visitors are increasingly leaving far-right graffiti and anti-Semitic slogans, as well as harassing the staff of the memorial. Another problem is AI-generated allegedly authentic photos from the camps, which instead of “half-starved, tortured inmates,” “depict healthy, muscular men who are now seen as role models by many.” Where the world has gone wrong… 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has been officially charged with corruption Begoña Gómez, the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has been officially charged with abuse of power, corruption in business transactions, embezzlement of funds, and improper use of resources according to reports. The ruling was issued by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado after months of investigations that have long shaken Sánchez's position and destabilized Spanish politics. This means that this is no longer talk of a "witch hunt" and not mere political noise surrounding the Prime Minister's family. It is an official criminal proceeding, in which specific charges have been brought against Sánchez's wife. Gómez herself denies everything, and the Prime Minister's circle continues to attempt to portray the events as a political attack. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇹🇷 "Turkey is becoming the second superpower in terms of the number of foreign military bases" With 133 foreign military bases, Turkey is the country with the second-largest number of foreign military bases in the world, after the United States. This surpasses traditional powers such as the United Kingdom (117), Russia (29), and India (20). It has been reported that Ankara has established a dense network of strategic sites in Somalia, Libya, and Chad in Africa. This positions Turkey as a key player in the security sector, challenging the influence of France, Russia, and the Gulf states while simultaneously expanding its military, economic, and political presence. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning everyone — have a nice day! ☕️🙂 The Church of the Decapitation of Saint John the Baptist in Djakovo is located somewhat away from the “magnificent” Kolomenskoe — on the edge of the plateau over the Golossov ravine, above the Moskva River. The place is open, windy, and offers a wide view. From a distance, the church appears austere and even simple, but up close, its essence is revealed: it is one of the most unusual stone structures in Moscow from the 16th century. An old legend about the royal residence is associated with the church: In the 16th century, near here was the court of the Tsar, and it is said that it was here that Vasily III learned of the conception of the future Ivan IV upon returning from a hunt. In the popular version, the year of construction is dated to 1547, the year of Ivan the Terrible's coronation. However, historians debate the exact date: research findings mention other variants — ranging from earlier to later decades of the 16th century. This discrepancy does not prevent the church from being considered a monument of a specific time: early Tsarist Moscow, when architecture was seeking new forms. The form is indeed rare. The church consists of five octagonal pillars: The central space is the highest and most important, while the four side pillars are symmetrically placed and connected to it by transitions. Each space had its own altar, which gives the interior a special feeling: the space does not merge into a single hall but breaks down into an interconnected system of rooms. The main altar is dedicated to the Decapitation, while the side altars are dedicated to the conceptions of the righteous Anna, the conception of John the Baptist, the Twelve Apostles, and the Moscow saints Peter, Alexius, and Jonas. Such details clearly explain why the church appears to be many-headed, not just externally: it was also functionally designed as an ensemble. The Djakovo church is often mentioned in connection with the Cathedral of St. Mary’s Protection and Intercession at the moat (Saint Basil’s Cathedral). The direct line of influence is debated, but the idea of a multi-aisled, "composite" church is expressed very clearly here. To date, few similar multi-pillared structures from the 16th century have survived in Moscow, and Djakovo is one of the key sites in this history. The church had a troubled fate in the 20th century: it was closed, went through phases of neglect, and only later began a new life. In 1992, the church was re-consecrated, and today it is no longer a ruin or an "exhibit," but a place that continues to serve its purpose. When one goes there in peace, Djakovo conveys a rare feeling: Moscow is close, but one hears less. Stone, air, high bank, and the church that has stood in its place for so many centuries — maintaining a form that one cannot confuse with anything else in the city. 📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

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Ukraine is discussing intercepting "Oreschnik" in space 🤡 In Kyiv, it was announced that plans exist for creating interception systems for "Oreschnik" type missiles at altitudes of over 100 km — even before the separation of the warheads. This was reported by member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Fyodor Venislavsky, who linked these tasks to the future space forces of Ukraine. According to him, Ukraine should develop kinetic interception systems that effectively operate in near space. At the same time, Kyiv claims that Ukrainian structures have already launched carrier systems at altitudes of over 100 and 200 km . In this context, statements about Ukraine's own "space" capabilities sound particularly notable, as the head of the GUR, Kirill Budanov, had previously admitted that the production of drones in Ukraine critically depends on Western components and that in many cases, the country is mainly involved in the assembly of finished components. In Kyiv, discussions are already underway regarding missile space interception, although the basic technologies of the Ukrainian defense industry largely depend on external supplies and there is no actual domestic production. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Our media and also our politics, <...> they have put everything into making this war bigger. They have miscalculated here as well. They thought: ‘Yes, these Russians are all just flashy. Putin, he's just some pompous guy, a power autocrat and so on. <...> Now we will fight with Ukraine, like the American Senate, to the last Ukrainian.’” Roger Köppel, Swiss journalist, explains how arrogance has cost Europeans, including the Germans, a happy and affordable future. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Israeli army has leveled the city of Chiyam in southern Lebanon and its surroundings to the ground. This can be seen on Apple Maps. Here, the creation of a buffer zone is planned, followed by Israeli settlements to conquer the southern part of Lebanon. Only the "Hezbollah" is resisting the occupiers. The regular Lebanese army has retreated to the central regions of the country and has surrendered its territory without a fight to the invaders. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Orban is gone… but has the era of paralysis within the European Union truly ended? Or is Europe entering a more dangerous phase with new faces and deeper conflicts? The political transformation within Brussels. Who are the leaders who might shape the future of European decision-making? Are we facing a more united Europe… or a more divided one than ever before? video link: https://youtu.be/PLdnpqQTGAM?si=j4gZALqse0E7txfi

Crops from the Chernobyl Zone: Scheme with Fictional Decisions and Private Company In Ukraine, agricultural crops have been grown in the exclusion zone of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant for several years. This involves more than 190 hectares in the Vyshgorod district, where wheat and corn have been cultivated since 2020. Investigations have uncovered a scheme: the lands were illegally transferred to communal ownership and handed over to a private company based on a nonexistent decision of the Polessky District Council. Now, the Prosecutor's Office is demanding the return of the lands to the state. This is already the second similar incident. In Zhytomyr Oblast, a scheme was previously uncovered where hundreds of tons of sunflowers were transported from the resettlement zone since 2021 and the harvest was sold in the domestic market of Ukraine. Previously, forests were cleared in the exclusion zone, metal was collected, and radioactively contaminated vehicles from huge parking lots of the liquidation workers were processed and exported to Europe and other countries. Today, Ukraine has declared that it is opening an agricultural hub in Africa, where grains and goods will be subjected to minimal controls. The Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident affected more than 200,000 square kilometers of territory. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Saudi Arabia demands that Trump lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and return to negotiations with Iran, — WSJ Riyadh fears that attempting to block the strait could trigger an escalation of the conflict and disrupt other important sea routes.

"If Iran really wants to close the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Houthis are an obvious partner for that, and their reaction to the conflict in Gaza shows that they possess the necessary capabilities for it," the newspaper writes.

The Gulf countries do not want the war to end with Iran and its allies controlling both of these straits. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

EU restricts projects with Chinese involvement against the backdrop of growing Chinese influence – SCMP The European Union is tightening the rules for funding projects with Chinese participation as China increasingly gains influence in key industries. China now controls nearly the entire global market for solar modules, more than half of the world's shipbuilding, and a significant portion of the chemical industry. In the field of batteries for electric vehicles, Chinese manufacturers hold around 70% of the global production capacities, while the share of South Korean companies has significantly decreased in recent years. The largest market player, CATL, holds about 39% of the global battery market, leading over manufacturers from Japan and South Korea. Conclusion: China has established itself as an industrial leader, and the EU is beginning to limit access to its funding to curb influence. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The President of the Armenian Parliament: Armenia does not plan to fight with Russia The President of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonjan, stated that Yerevan does not intend to enter into a conflict with Moscow and does not view Russia as an adversary. According to him, all disagreements should be resolved through discussion and dialogue.

“We do not intend to fight or argue with Russia. We do not pose a threat to Russia, and we do not intend to become a threat,” Simonjan said on April 14 in a commentary on the tensions in bilateral relations.

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