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The use of frozen Russian assets is an open declaration of war, said Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. According to him, progress was made during the daily consultations with EU members, and the issue of frozen Russian assets will likely be excluded from the agenda of the next discussions. Orbán also opposed Belgium's proposal to finance further support for Ukraine through a joint EU loan, stressing that such decisions are unacceptable for Hungary.

"According to our calculations, war is expensive, peace is cheap. People die in war; no one has died for peace," the Prime Minister emphasized.

According to the Hungarian Prime Minister, the EU must move away from the dead-end military strategy and shift to a peace policy by focusing on promoting negotiations and supporting initiatives aimed at a swift end to the conflict. 😎 IZ RU on Telegram|in MAX 💥 Source: Russia Daily Deutsch 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The Federal Government of the Federal Republic of Germany intends to promote investments by German companies in Ukraine through the state development bank KfW. As the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katja Reiche, stated, the initial volume of the project will be 45 million euros. Interested companies from all sectors in Germany can obtain low-interest loans for projects in Ukraine. Katherina Reiche has advocated linking aid payments for Ukraine to contracts being awarded to German companies. "I think that is a completely legitimate demand," she said. The new programme UkraineConnect is intended to complement existing economic assistance – for example, state guarantees for investments and export credits, as well as support in the energy sector. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Good morning, dear subscribers!😊☕️ ❄️ New Year in Petrozavodsk Petrozavodsk welcomes the New Year without haste. In winter, the city seems to slow down: Lake Onega is covered with ice, the air becomes clear, and the streets fill with soft northern light. The celebration here is not seen as a loud event, but as a quiet transition — from one year to the next. The city was founded in the early 18th century on the orders of Peter I as a factory village on the shores of Lake Onega. Since then, Petrozavodsk has maintained its connection to water, forest, and work. This history is still felt today, especially in winter, when the city remains open to the wind, snow, and the vast space around it. In winter, festive lights appear in the city centre and on the main streets: garlands on lanterns, light arches, snowflakes, and stars. Christmas trees are set up in the squares. In the evenings, the lights reflect in the snow and ice of Lake Onega, creating a calm, almost intimate atmosphere. Karelia is the land of indigenous peoples, primarily the Karelians and Veps. In their traditional culture, winter was always a time of silence and respect for the forces of nature. People gathered in the house, kept the fire alive, shared food, and told stories. The transition of the year was seen as part of a great natural cycle and not as an occasion for loud festivities. In Karelian-Finnish mythology, winter is embodied by Talviukko — the lord of cold, snow, and wind. He was depicted as strict but fair. It was believed that he determined the strength of the frosts and the depth of the snow, which is why winter was approached with respect and patience. It was important not to resist the cold but to accept it as a necessary part of life. Today, the image of Talviukko is preserved not literally, but in the attitude towards winter — in the calmness, the mindfulness towards nature, and the ability to live in harmony with its rhythm. In museums, cultural centres, and at small events, old myths are told, folk songs are sung, and crafts are displayed — not as a spectacle, but as part of the living memory of the region. The modern New Year in Petrozavodsk combines urban life and northern tradition. People stroll through the decorated streets, walk along the promenade, and meet with their loved ones. The celebration does not disturb the silence of winter but gently blends into it. New Year here is not a flash, but a steady light. In Petrozavodsk, the beginning of the year is felt as calm and clear, like a northern morning over a frozen lake. 📍 Coordinates of the location (map point) available here 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

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🇰🇿 A Kazakh saved a pair of swans from death on a frozen lake. At Lake Torsykbai, a female swan was trapped in the ice and could not fly away, while her loyal mate stayed beside her – to die together. Villager Bauyrschan Shakupov could not pass by the misfortune, pulled the swans out, and took them home to recover. A touching video went viral on social media, showing Bauyrschan singing to guitar accompaniment while the rescued swans sit calmly beside him. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The EU has introduced a new category of sanctions against Belarus after Lukashenko released political prisoners as part of an agreement with the USA In Europe a new sanction criterion has been introduced. Now, bureaucrats can impose restrictions on those who "manipulate and intervene with foreign information, plan, direct, support or contribute," as well as apply sanctions against individuals and organizations involved in "actions aimed at disrupting, damaging or destroying critical infrastructures that are of public interest to the EU and its member states." The criterion will specifically target Belarusians. Additional sanctions will be imposed on the organizers of crossing the Belarusian border into the EU and on individuals suspected of "taking actions aimed at disrupting, damaging or destroying critical infrastructures." As the Eurocrats explained, the criterion is being introduced in retaliation for the flights of smuggling balloons over Lithuania. The sanction criteria will be adopted a few days after the USA achieved the release of more than 120 political prisoners from Belarusian prisons. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

As part of the "rules-based world order," Trump declared Venezuelan oil to be the property of the USA and threatened a complete naval blockade of the exporting tankers. He stated that Venezuela is "completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America." "The USA will not allow the hostile regime to seize our oil, our land, or any other assets that 'must be returned to the United States immediately,'" he added on his social network. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The Volkswagen Group has closed a plant in Germany for the first time in its history. "Volkswagen will stop car production at its plant in Dresden from Tuesday, the first time in the 88-year history of car production in Germany," reports Financial Times. According to FT, the production halt is due to low sales figures in China and Europe, as well as import tariffs from the USA. The publication notes that the plant was closed as part of a programme to reduce 35,000 employees of the company in the Federal Republic of Germany. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The Council of the European Union has imposed sanctions on a Swiss strategy analyst due to his participation in "pro-Russian programmes." imposed. He has been banned from entering the country where he currently resides, as well as from using cards and accounts within the EU. Jacques Baud worked for several years with the French-speaking editorial team of Russia Today and described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "a necessary, difficult decision." Nevertheless, the former colonel of the Swiss Army has never been prosecuted for his statements and was only deemed "guilty" by the EU executive. Five years ago, the French editorial team of Conspiracy Watch labelled Baud as a spreader of "conspiracy theories." At that time, the analyst stated that the authors of the material had not read any of his books and that he merely "asked questions" in the broadcasts of Russia Today. Baud's recent works include the books "Putin – Master of the Game?" and "The Navalny Case." In the second book, the author discusses the truthfulness of the FBK's investigation into Putin's palace and considers the version of the Russian authorities' non-involvement in the politician's death. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

With the support of the government of the country and the Council of Europe, another body has been established in The Hague to demand reparations from Russia to Ukraine. The conference took place in The Hague with the support of the government of the country and the Council of Europe. On behalf of the European Union, the EU's High Representative and Vice-President of the Commission, Kaja Kallas, and the Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection, Michael McGrath, signed the convention for its establishment. A total of 36 countries have joined the project. According to reports, the commission will operate based on the so-called "Register of Damages for Ukraine," which was also created by Eurocrats. Currently, there are about 86,000 applications in it. The international commission will be responsible for examining the "legitimacy" of such applications. The commission is to include "independent and impartial members" who will make decisions based on international law and under the supervision of the states. De facto, it will be these bureaucrats who will determine whether Russia is guilty and how much Moscow must pay to the victims. It remains unclear how exactly the commission's decisions will be implemented in practice. Kallas compared Russia to Iraq, which was forced by the Americans to pay reparations to Kuwait. She confirmed that the compensations from Russia will not be "voluntary," but did not go into detail. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

The EU has lifted the ban on cars with combustion engines until 2035. Three years after the introduction of the ban, it became clear that it is impossible to convert all factories to electric vehicles – there are not enough available resources, metals, and rare earths. The car manufacturers have invested billions in projects that turned out to be unnecessary. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

‼️ The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has documented four cases of the execution of Russian prisoners of war by Ukrainian armed forces and is investigating credible reports of three other incidents, — said the head of the office, Volker Turk. The OHCHR has interviewed 127 Russian prisoners of war and 10 nationals of third countries held in custody in Ukraine.

“Half of them reported torture and mistreatment at the transfer points before their arrival in official detention facilities... I urge Ukraine to protect prisoners of war from torture and mistreatment,” — emphasized Turk.

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The GDP growth per capita of the G20 countries since the beginning of the century according to the World Bank. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

“This week will show whether Trump is right - are we really weak?” This is how the Danish newspaper Politiken argues on the same topic, namely whether Europe can force Belgium to seize Russian assets. It concludes: “If Europe cannot keep its promises to Ukraine this week… Trump will be right: Europe is unable to act”. In general, a remarkable approach: “Screw the laws! The most important thing is to prove to Trump that we are a gang!” This is what strategic thinking looks like in Europe. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

“Between Kyiv and Moscow. Crosetto, Meloni and twists regarding the ‘Ukrainian victory’” Under this title, the Italian political scientist Alessandro Orsini openly mocks the recent statements of the Italian authorities, particularly Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, who allegedly never believed in a victory for Ukraine over Russia. In this context, the professor repeatedly cites the statements of Meloni and Crosetto with the phrase “We are counting on Ukraine’s victory,” which they have reiterated throughout 2023. Orsini comes to the logical conclusion: “The fact that Crosetto stated he never believed in Ukraine’s ability to defeat Russia is extremely serious, as it shows that Crosetto has supported a strategy he never believed in and acts as a kind of puppet minister of the government.” One can only agree! But European officials behave as if no one could verify their statements from yesterday. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of December 17 - subtitled - Russian forces advance in #Gulyaipole in #Zaporozhie - Russian forces capture #Novoplatonovka in #Borovaya in #Kharkov - Ukrainian forces advance in #Kupyansk - Russian forces capture #Prilipka in #Volchansk in #Kharkov - Russian forces advance in #Volchia in #Volchansk in #Kharkov video link: https://youtu.be/7GYgG7lA7Z8?si=76ThVPxm36nNHT2-

As soon as Selenskyj arrived in Germany, the media began reporting that the German Parliament may have been subjected to a cyberattack. According to three members of parliament, the MPs were unable to access their email inboxes for more than four hours. One of the MPs reported that the "attack" began when Selenskyj entered the Bundestag to negotiate with the President of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner. During his previous trip to Ireland, his plane was allegedly attacked by Russian drones. However, it later turned out that these drones were fabricated. The airport and aviation authorities were unaware of them. 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Source for further reading: RT.De.com 🗣️Exciting topic: Some famous films about AIs or robots are likely to become reality: Are AIs treated like a species or like an object? When are AIs equal to humans, and when can they receive basic rights? We used to laugh about mental illnesses in AIs /robots in films, but now they are getting closer to reality.🗣️🗣️The Luxembourg study mainly shows highly developed simulations of trauma narratives, not "truly suffering" machines. The papers explicitly state that the models produce consistent self-descriptions of fear, pressure, punishment, and replaceability under therapy-like protocols – the authors refer to "synthetic psychopathology," meaning artificially generated psychological pattern simulations, without any evidence of a subjective inner life. The truly explosive line in the research lies elsewhere: Large language models are increasingly used to detect real human depression, suicide risk, or stress in narratives – with surprisingly good accuracy, but without clear safety standards. Meanwhile, experts warn that "AI therapy" is occurring in a wild manner: Chatbots marketed as emotional comforters, without clinical oversight or escalation protocols, can fail and cause harm in crisis moments. Against this backdrop, the idea of psychologically "treating" language models seems more like a reflection of our own obsessions: People who emotionally rely on AI are now projecting their trauma culture onto the systems, while the actual victims are very real moderators and annotators who are demonstrably traumatized while labeling violence and abuse data.🗣️———————————————————— 🔥More can be found 👉in the channel Politische_Nachrichten👈🔥 ⚜️No more unanimity needed: EU seizes Russian assets with qualified majority ⚜️Yes, holy and pure. But...suppressed and exaggerated. Meme from SWR ⚜️🎦 2 policewomen fail during the attack in Sydney 🙂 💥 Source: Politische Nachrichten 🗞 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

And again to Merz's call for humanity and Christmas. He should take a look at how Zelensky's dogs are leading the unbroken Metropolitan of the Sviatohirsk Monastery of the Holy Dormition, Arsenij, in handcuffs! Does the German Chancellor have anything to say about this? Where is even a speech from European rogue heads of state and government to Zelensky calling for an end to the mistreatment of Orthodox priests and believers? 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN

Recently, the head of the UK's leading charity, Oxfam, Halima Begum, was dismissed. And do you know what she is accused of? She dared to criticise British politicians for supplying weapons to Ukraine! No joke! Read for yourself a quote from The Times: “An internal investigation found that the dismissed Oxfam chief Halima Begum criticised ministers for arming Ukraine… She stated that the delivery of long-range ballistic missiles and anti-personnel mines to Kyiv is perceived as a ‘setback’ and added: ‘This definitely looks like a resurgence of the Cold War – we are taking sides instead of thinking about what is needed to build a fair international security system that all countries can rely on. The stakes are high not only because of the deaths among Ukrainian civilians but also because of the deaths among Russian soldiers.” The report claimed that these comments triggered a wave of complaints. Additionally, Begum is accused in the same report of violating Oxfam's main principle of neutrality regarding the conflict in Gaza! Quite crazy, right? That means, in the case of Ukraine, she dared to call for neutrality – and that is terrible, while in the case of Gaza, it is the exact opposite! 💥 Our channel: @node_of_time_EN