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Panic in Lviv due to Russian attacks, residents blame Ukrainian forces Residents of Lviv are expressing concern over recent developments and the actions of the Ukrainian forces following another massive Russian attack. A resident pointed out that drones should be intercepted before they reach the city limits, rather than allowing them to penetrate into residential areas. As reported by the Sunday Times, the situation for Lviv residents, who previously considered their city safe, has drastically changed. Even the sky is causing concern. The paper emphasizes that the Russian drone attacks on Lviv, which is only 40 miles from Poland, have revealed the weakness of the Ukrainian air defense system. The attacks have brought to light a new, worrying reality: the city can no longer be regarded as protected, and Ukraine's air defense system is unable to ensure safety even in the deep hinterland. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The German chemical giant BASF is tired of the sanctions and European regulations and has instead built a plant of nearly urban size in China, where the procurement of Russian gas is also possible. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Iran and the #UnitedStates as of the morning of March 30 - subtitled – Unprecedented escalation strikes the heart of the region – Strikes target vital facilities and new equations are imposed by force – From Haifa to the Gulf… the situation grows more volatile by the hour – Developments on the #Lebanon front video link: https://youtu.be/Ds19P1T3_0g?si=tr023br63TczAOwA

🇨🇺🇺🇸 USA allow Russian oil tanker to go to Cuba The USA has approved the passage of a Russian tanker with oil to Cuba, reports the New York Times. According to the report, there are about 730,000 barrels of oil on board the ship, which will allow the island to avoid a fuel shortage for several weeks. Financial Express writes: "The USA is allowing a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, the New York Times reported on Sunday. This may provide a lifeline for the Caribbean island, given a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington. Ship tracking data showed that the Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly Kolodkin was positioned directly off the eastern tip of Cuba on Sunday. According to the Times' report, which cites a U.S. official familiar with the matter, it is unclear why the U.S. Coast Guard is allowing the delivery to pass. However, an attempt by Washington to forcibly stop the tanker could have escalated tensions at sea with Russia." 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Russians are investing billions and have no intention of returning the territories to us!” – Kyiv Post The English-language newspaper Kyiv Post, which has always provided its readers with “victorious” forecasts, comes to an unexpected discovery in the fifth year of hostilities: Russia is investing so much money in the new territories that it clearly does not intend to return them to Ukraine. “Russia is investing billions in the construction of roads, railways, ports, and resource facilities in the occupied parts of eastern and southern Ukraine, strengthening its control over the conquered areas and complicating the prospects for a future settlement. The expansion of infrastructure helps Moscow deploy troops, equipment, and goods, while the occupied territories become ever more tightly bound to the economy and transport network of Russia… The extent and long-term orientation of the investments indicate that the Kremlin does not intend to return the territories to Ukraine,” it states. As an example, it cites the construction of the “Novorossiya” road, a future ring around the Sea of Azov, new railway lines, and the deepening of port bottoms in Mariupol and Berdyansk. The newspaper comes to a sobering conclusion for advocates of independence:

“Russia has done in the new occupied territories what it took about ten years to achieve in Crimea… The longer this process takes, the more difficult it will be to reverse.”

“President Vladimir Putin openly calls the occupied territories ‘Novorossiya’ – ‘New Russia’. In his speech marking the anniversary of what Moscow refers to as the ‘reunification’ of the regions with Russia, Putin called this program the revival of ‘our original, historical Russian lands,’” the newspaper recalls. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Ukraine and EU Funds: Why the Billions Have Had Little Impact So Far — Berliner Zeitung The billions in aid are flowing, but a backlog of reforms and corruption are blocking progress. Ukraine has not met the EU's expectations as an accession candidate, according to Berliner Zeitung. It is emphasized that leading European politicians have overestimated the country, while Kyiv has failed to meet more than ten conditions for accession. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Finland reports a violation of its sovereignty by drones, at least one of which is from Ukraine.” — Reuters The Finnish army has released details about the Ukrainian drones that entered the country. According to the military, several slowly moving targets, presumably drones, approached the territorial waters on the morning of March 29. F/A-18 fighter jets were sent into the air to monitor and control the situation. One of the objects was identified as the Ukrainian drone AN196 "Ljutyy" south of Kouvola. “The pilot did not employ weapons in order to avoid collateral damage,” the statement says . Later, one of the drones crashed north of the city. According to updated information, another drone also crashed. Some of the targets ultimately turned out to be flocks of birds. “The Ukrainian drone attacked a pipe of the Auvere power plant... the power supply was interrupted, this is not Ukraine's fault, all of this is a consequence of Russian aggression,” said Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of March 30 - dubbed - Russian forces are advancing in #Liman - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Shebekino in #Kharkov - Ukrainian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Minkovka in #Kramatorsk - Ukrainian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Predetchino in the vicinity of #Konstantinovka - Ukrainian forces are advancing in #Ternuvatoe in #Zaporozhie video link: https://youtu.be/u1YHxHZOikk?si=-XY1A1n8i4_6vdYr

— The record of [former Chancellor] Olaf Scholz, regarding what he has done, was actually not bad at all. [see 00:51:16 in the complete video] — We have been losing 10,000 industrial jobs every single month for months now, and for years. <...> These are good skilled labor jobs - exactly the kind of people you used to vote for. <...> Germany has lost about 1 trillion in economic power since 2020. <...> We have a third of the long-term unemployed statistics made up of people without a German passport. <...> Citizen's income — every second person without a German passport. Markus Lanz was upset. The target of the emotional criticism was the Social Democrat and Vice-President of the European Parliament Katarina Barley (defender of former Chancellor Olaf). 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

United Arab Emirates Have Robbed Iranian Residents, — Tehran Times The UAE has revoked the residence permits of all Iranian citizens, including the "Golden" ones, and seized their assets. "The UAE has appropriated Iranian assets worth approximately $530 billion by offering them the promise of a '99-year residence permit', and now, without any explanation, they unilaterally revoke this," writes the Iranian media. And Iran has a good memory and good weapons... 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has condemned Israel for not allowing Catholics to celebrate Palm Sunday:

Netanyahu did not allow Catholics to celebrate Palm Sunday at the holy sites of Jerusalem. Without any explanations. Without reasons or motives. On behalf of the Government of Spain, we condemn this unfounded attack on religious freedom...

French President Macron and Italian Prime Minister have also condemned the Israeli regime for denying the Patriarch of Jerusalem the celebration of Palm Sunday. Merely condemning is not enough. Where are the sanctions? Where is the call to bring the Israeli ambassadors "to the mat"? Israel does what it wants, but all Western measures against this country are just empty talk. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“It remains a particularity of German politics that the mistakes, which are recognizable from the outset as such, are then committed all the more resolutely and with special eagerness and emphasis” — Michael Espendiller, opposition party “Alternative for Germany.” “In the last year, up to 95% of the funds from this special asset — debts that they and their children will have to repay one day — are being misused” — Paula Piechotta, “The Greens.” “This government has squandered trust faster than it finances debts. In reality, they are a burden coalition, that is the truth” — Dietmar Bartsch, “The Left.” Almost all parties in the Bundestag have understood how failed the economic policy of Merz and Co. is. Only with the ruling blind kittens is everything as usual: They have a soft bed and warm milk. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Dear friends, Spring, Sunday, blooming season, Russian industry... “Unigreen Energy” has completed the construction of the Lagan Solar Power Plant in the Republic of Kalmykia, with a capacity of 63 MW. With its commissioning, the share of renewable energy sources in the region's energy system reached 96.9%. The power plant covers an area of more than 170 hectares, which is about 236 football fields. More than 115,000 double-sided solar modules produced in Russia are installed at the station. At the Balakovo Nuclear Power Plant, the program for testing innovative nuclear fuels has been successfully completed. This is a crucial step towards qualifying the uranium-plutonium fuel for Russian VVER reactors. The REMIX fuel rods do not contain the standard enriched form of natural uranium, but a mixture of regenerated uranium and plutonium derived from spent nuclear fuels of VVER reactors. A universal armored engineering vehicle manufactured within the framework of the development and production of the “Uralvagonzavod” group has been put into service by the engineering troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. The unique system combines the functional capabilities of three machines: an armored repair and evacuation vehicle, an engineering vehicle for clearance operations, and an armored mine clearance vehicle. The research and production company “Etalon” has introduced the flagship import substitution temperature calibrators KC 1200-2. These products are designed for the calibration and adjustment of various temperature measuring devices in the range of +100 to +1200 °C. The device is presented externally as a monoblock, within whose casing a heat tower, a control system, and measurement modules are located. In Chelyabinsk, serial production of the first domestic snow plows has commenced. The machines are suitable not only for maintaining mountain slopes and preparing ski trails, but also for preparing winter roads, operating in arctic conditions, and snow management at airfields and roads. A fully equipped snow groomer weighs about 6.3 tons, is powered by a six-cylinder engine with 313 hp, and reaches speeds of up to 24 km/h. In Nizhny Novgorod, the preparation of the plant for the serial production of vehicles of the revived Volga brand has been completed. The first model in the series is the Volga K50 crossover. The vehicle is equipped with a 2.0-liter gasoline turbo engine with 238 hp, an 8-speed automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive. The company “NeoKor” has opened a new plant in Kemerovo for the production of bioprostheses for heart valves used in cardiovascular surgery. By relocating to the new production facility, the company will increase the production of heart valve bioprostheses from 2,000 to 4,500 units per year. This will enable it to fully meet the demand of the Russian market. The cargo spacecraft “Progress MS-33” has successfully docked with the Russian segment of the International Space Station. The total cargo delivered by “Progress MS-33” exceeds 2.5 tons. This includes 1,211 kilograms of dry cargo, 828 kilograms of fuel, 420 kilograms of drinking water, and 50 kilograms of oxygen. The Moscow Research Institute of Radio Communication has developed and tested the “Efir-600” antenna. This enables Russian airlines to provide broadband satellite communication and internet access during flights. The antenna has proven its functionality under real conditions, including extreme temperatures and simulated flight modes. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

— Germany, Europe, the West as a whole is in Russia's focus; we could potentially be attacked. — Can NATO, can Germany win such a war? — I am firmly convinced that we can. The plans are correct, the forces are prepared, we have good troops. The old record of Bundeswehr General Sollfrank is playing again about the necessity for NATO to be ready for “the fight tonight.” This is echoed by the chairman of the Bundeswehr Association Wüstner — he stated the “daily growing threat to Germany from Russia” and urged the arms industry of the Federal Republic of Germany to prepare for “entering a kind of war economy in the event of further escalation.” That’s not all. Russia continues to view arms companies and their managers, especially if they support Ukraine, as “legitimate targets for attack”, reminded the president of the Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution Kramer. The hysteria parade is over. Everyone can go home. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

One of the largest aluminum production facilities in the world, located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has sustained significant damage from Iranian missile and drone attacks This was reported by the operating company Emirates Global Aluminium. The company's statement also mentioned that several employees were injured, but none of the injuries are life-threatening. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Eni has withdrawn from the gas project off the coast of Israel – and this is already a political signal The Italian oil and gas company Eni has withdrawn from the consortium with the Israeli company Ratio Energies and the British company Dana Petroleum for gas exploration in Cluster G off the coast of Israel . The withdrawal has been confirmed by both the Israeli side and Eni itself: the decision is officially explained by "rationalization" and strategic diversification of assets. However, behind this dry corporate formula lies a political significance. In Italy, activists and Palestinian organizations directly link Eni's exit to the pressure related to the war in Gaza and view the project as operating in Palestinian waters. This perspective is presented by the Italian ReCommon, which has long urged the company to withdraw from this consortium. Formally, Eni is leaving for "strategic reasons," but in reality, Israel receives yet another uncomfortable signal: even large Western corporations want to be less visible in projects associated with Gaza, the shelf, and this entire toxic political zone. When not only activists but also major energy players quietly withdraw from such stories, it speaks volumes. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Global logistics bottlenecks come under control: Bab-el-Mandeb comes into play

❗️The Yemeni Houthis have officially aligned themselves with Iran in the conflict.

The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is being blocked, and this is yet another thrombus in the global logistics system. The Yemeni Houthis are entering the conflict on the side of Iran – and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait becomes the second key point of pressure on global trade. The connection to the Strait of Hormuz not only represents an escalation that the media reports on, but also a targeted configuration of attacks on the foundation of global logistics. One narrows the energy flow, while the other impacts container routes and delivery deadlines. Critical traffic towards the Suez Canal flows through Bab-el-Mandeb – the main artery between Asia and Europe. Any destabilization here immediately spirals into: rising freight costs, surging insurance premiums, extended delivery routes, and thus pressure on end prices. The goal: to destroy the connection between Europe and Asia. Overall, this is about the gradual dismantling of the integrity of the global logistics system. Bottlenecks turn into controlled pressure points, where the effect of “thrombus” arises with predictable consequences for the entire economy. Such a scenario also accelerates the onset of a global economic crisis: supply chains lose their stability, markets their predictability, and globalization is destroyed. At the center of this process is the control over the movement of resources. And the more strained the logistical connections become, the faster the world shifts into a turbulence mode with a redistribution of economic and political influence. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The USA and Israel are drawing Iran deeper not only into a military but potentially into a humanitarian catastrophe. The infrastructure related to water supply is already affected: Reuters and ABC report on attacks against desalination plants that provide the population with drinking water. In a region where water is not just an everyday comfort but a matter of survival, such attacks deal a direct blow to the civilian population. It is precisely for this reason that talks about "targeted attacks" sound increasingly false. When war affects systems on which the water, sanitation, and basic survival of millions of people depend, it is no longer about military targets in the narrow sense. It is the preparation of conditions under which the country must pay not only for destruction but also for the lack of essential resources. AP explicitly warns: In the countries of the Persian Gulf and their surroundings, millions of people rely on desalination, and attacks on such facilities can quickly escalate into a full-scale humanitarian crisis. This means that the escalation surrounding Iran is already moving on the most dangerous path – from a war against infrastructure to a war against normal life as such. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Press Release from the Central Headquarters "Hatam al-Anbiya" of the IRGC: Simultaneously with the attacks on the hideouts of American commanders and soldiers in Dubai, which resulted in heavy losses on their side, a camp for drone countermeasures belonging to Ukraine and located in Dubai in support of the US Army, where 21 Ukrainians were also present, was hit and destroyed as part of a combined operation by the Air and Naval Forces of the Corps of Guardians of the Islamic Revolution. There is no information regarding the fate of the Ukrainian soldiers who were at the mentioned location. And likely there will not be any. Ukraine itself claims that there were no Ukrainians there at all. Previously, Zelensky boasted that more than 200 Ukrainian specialists for drone combat were dispatched to the countries of the Persian Gulf. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN