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Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of September 23: The Russian army is advancing north of the city of #Dobropolie. The Russian army has taken control of #Novoandreevka in the #Druzhkovka area. The Russian army is advancing in the vicinity of #Alekseevo_Druzhkovka in the #Druzhkovka area. The Russian army is advancing in the vicinity of #Vasyutinskyi in the #Kramatorsk area. The Ukrainian army is advancing towards #Ivanovka in northern #Donetsk. video link: https://youtu.be/i9sr5lfrWXo?si=Hn6sAS_tOHAKTi_c

🇵🇸 The United States is once again trying to set a postwar order for Gaza in motion Here is an important correction: No new American plan was published last night. The basis remains Trump’s 20-point plan and the Board of Peace’s roadmap from July. These provide for the disarmament of the armed groups, the transfer of civilian administration to a Palestinian technocratic committee, the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, and the transfer of security matters to international forces and the Palestinian police. The new development is connected with the UN General Assembly. In New York, the Board of Peace is planning a separate briefing for representatives of dozens of countries to inform them about the status of the plan’s implementation and the reconstruction of the territory. Representatives of the EU and UN bodies have also been invited. This means that Washington is trying to use the week of the General Assembly to expand international support for the concept that already exists. No further new version for Gaza’s future will be presented. The problem with the American plan is no longer the lack of documents—there are enough of those. The central question is much more practical: Who will disarm the armed groups? And who will ultimately finance the reconstruction of Gaza? 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇺🇦⚛️ A Ukrainian drone damaged a radiation monitoring station of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant As a result of the attack, a radiation monitoring station of the nuclear power plant, located in the Ivanovka area, approximately 13 kilometers from the plant, was damaged. This was reported by the management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant on September 22. The station is part of the system for monitoring the radiation situation around the nuclear power plant and ensures the regular collection of radiation exposure data. According to the plant, the remaining monitoring facilities are sufficient to continue monitoring, which is why there is currently no immediate radiological danger. However, damage to one of the monitoring stations reduces the timeliness and completeness of the observation. In recent weeks, attacks have already targeted facilities and personnel directly involved in the safe operation of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Now, an element of the system designed to detect changes in the radiation situation in a timely manner has also been damaged. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

"Another 100 sites are ready to become the next lever": residents of the British village of Piddington intend to continue pressuring the government after a symbolic referendum on leaving the United Kingdom. As journalist Alina Kars reported, the villagers call the voting results a "small victory" and oppose plans to accommodate migrants nearby. More than 130 women had previously sent an open letter to the authorities, stating that they were concerned for their safety. The former military base where the migrants are planned to be accommodated is located approximately 1.5 km from the village. Piddington residents also fear that the local infrastructure is not designed to cope with such a number of people. 🗣 Local council chairman Tim McNally stressed that, legally, the village cannot secede from the United Kingdom. According to him, the vote was a way to show dissatisfaction that the authorities had not consulted the population or taken its opinion into account.

"We are using Piddington as a lever for the rest of the country. <...> I have another 100 sites ready to become the next lever for the country. We will send the government a very strong signal," he said.

❗️Earlier, Piddington residents held a "mock" referendum in protest against plans to accommodate up to 1,256 male migrants at the former military base. Later, holding a similar vote was proposed in the village of Barnham as well. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇫🇷 Macron proposed an energy ceasefire to Trump. Has the gas run out? After meeting with Donald Trump in New York, Emmanuel Macron stated that Paris and Washington are jointly seeking a moratorium on attacks against energy and civilian facilities in Ukraine. This statement was made during the night of September 22. At the same time, the French president called for serious negotiations to begin on the terms of a peaceful settlement. At practically the same time, Macron announced another agreement with Trump: France and the United States intend to jointly “calm the energy markets,” protect critical infrastructure in the Middle East, and restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Macron has not yet named any specific mechanisms. Until quite recently, the idea of halting attacks on energy infrastructure was discussed primarily in the context of a Russian-Ukrainian agreement. Now, terms such as “moratorium” and “Hormuz” are appearing simultaneously, along with the need to calm the energy markets. Sometimes diplomacy really does become more energetic when the price of a barrel exceeds the $100 mark. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Went against her husband: Melania Trump accredited CNN and Politico for her event, despite the U.S. president’s ban on these media outlets entering the White House, CNN reports. The event took place on September 22 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and was dedicated to expanding Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together initiative, aimed at supporting children through education and technology. The television network was granted permission on September 20—one day after the ban took effect. According to CNN, the first lady knew about Donald Trump’s decision, but her office independently determined the procedure for admitting journalists. ❗️Since September 18, a conflict has been underway between Trump and the U.S. media: the U.S. president barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House. In response, the press-pool television networks announced a boycott of him—they refused to broadcast his events and filed a lawsuit. ❗️What other media outlets are writing about this conflict—in the Izvestia article. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇬🇧 Great Britain joins the protection of Saudi Arabia London has agreed to support Saudi Arabia with limited military assistance against Houthi missile and drone attacks. As Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced, the British Air Force will refuel Saudi aircraft in the air. The decision was made at Riyadh’s request and, according to the British side, will be limited in duration. At the same time, London is emphasizing an important boundary: The British RAF Voyager aircraft are intended to support Saudi aircraft in their defensive operations against missiles and drones, but not in attacks on territory controlled by the Houthis. Burnham himself linked the decision not only to Saudi Arabia’s security, but also to the need to keep vital oil supply routes open. Until now, London had drawn a clear line: helping Saudi Arabia intercept missiles—yes; participating in attacks on Yemen—no. But now the British Air Force is being directly involved in securing Saudi Arabia’s defense. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning, dear friends! ☕️🙂 🌊 Rzhev: The city of two rival banks Friends, today we are traveling to the upper Volga, to one of the oldest cities in Central Russia. A place where the river not only divided the city, but separated two different worlds from each other over the course of centuries—two banks that rivaled each other for trade, influence, and even in matters of faith. Welcome to Rzhev. 🏙️ Two cities, one river Rzhev has been known since the 12th century and was one of the important settlements on the upper Volga. The river divided the city into two historic districts: the Knyaz-Fyodorovskaya side on the left bank and the Knyaz-Dmitrievskaya side on the right bank. Each side had its own marketplaces, churches, moorings, and merchants’ quarters. Residents spoke of “our side” and “the other side”—the rivalry between the two banks was part of life in the city for a long time. ⛪ Faith as a dividing line Another dividing line emerged as a result of the church schism of the 17th century. Old Belief gained considerable influence, particularly among Rzhev’s merchants. Rzhev thus developed into one of the most important centers of the Old Believers in Tver Governorate. At the same time, the wealthy merchant class played a significant role in the city’s trade and social life. The boundary between the two sides therefore ran not only along the Volga, but also between the different religious traditions that shaped the relationship between the city’s districts. 🌾 The wealth of the Volga Prosperity came via the river. In the 19th century, Rzhev developed into a major center of the flax trade. Hemp, hemp yarn, ropes, and grain also played an important role. Large quantities of goods were transported along the Volga, and in the 1870s Rzhev was one of the most important trading centers in Tver Governorate. Merchants’ houses, churches, warehouses, and bustling moorings shaped the cityscape at that time. 🔥 The end of a world Little of this historic Rzhev survives today. The heavy fighting for the city in 1942–1943 destroyed a large part of its buildings. On March 3, 1943, the Red Army liberated the city. Of the 5,443 residential buildings that had once stood there, reportedly only 297 remained after the liberation. Old photographs of Rzhev, with its dense merchants’ quarters, numerous churches, and bustling moorings along the Volga, therefore look today almost like images of another city. If you enjoyed the post, give it a ❤️! 📍 The coordinates of the location are available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Britain will create an AI alliance with the United States to protect critical infrastructure. The country’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced this during his address to the UN General Assembly. The prime minister noted that in 2027 he intends to make AI a key focus of Britain’s G20 presidency. London will create a unified set of standards for the technologies, ensure access to them, and work to develop security. ❗️Britain is also continuing to expand defense cooperation with Ukraine: on August 24, the countries signed an agreement on a partnership in the field of artificial intelligence for defense. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🤩🤩Meta* is testing a “human concierge” for its new personal AI agent, Muse, Reuters reports. Using the phone-call feature, a Muse user can ask the agent to call companies to carry out tasks such as booking services, checking whether a product is in stock at a store, or obtaining quotes from contractors. Now the company wants a real person to take on some of the duties listed above. Some Meta* employees have expressed concerns about the privacy of the people handling these calls. Initially, Meta* was worried that people would not take calls from an AI seriously. It is unknown whom the company intended to hire for the “human concierge” position and whether the working conditions would be adequate for employees. Meta* promised to suspend the rollout of the new feature in order to develop it in greater detail. * — the company’s activities have been recognized as extremist in Russia and banned. Our channel: Node of Time EN

"A Crisis Worse Than COVID": business in the US is in the deepest slump in its memory, CNN Business reports. Business owners describe the current situation as more difficult than the pandemic of the early 2020s: it is impossible to plan operations, while consumers exhausted by inflation are not prepared for further price spikes.

"Because of disruptions to shipping, a shortage of containers, high costs due to what is happening in the Red Sea, and higher fertilizer prices, we are experiencing a period of disruptions that we have never encountered before," said the head of a coffee-producing company.

The White House calls the consequences of the war with Iran "a temporary economic disruption." But, as CNN notes, even its end will not reverse Russia’s ban on diesel exports, which deprived the global maritime market of 12% of its supply. Fuel prices are also rising rapidly and disrupting industrial shipments. The WSJ notes that in the US, diesel fuel has risen by approximately 14% in a month and by more than 60% over the past year. Small businesses are suffering particularly badly.

"They say things were better during COVID," the publication writes.

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🚀 China launched four rockets within 45 hours China carried out an unusual series of space launches: Four different orbital rockets lifted off from three spaceports within just 45 hours. All four launches ended with the successful deployment of their payloads into orbit. Details of the series were published on September 21. What is particularly interesting is that this was not a demonstration of a single state-run rocket program. Government agencies and private companies—in particular LandSpace and Orienspace—participated in the series. China is simultaneously building satellite constellations, expanding its commercial space sector, and testing technologies for reusable rockets. Four rockets in 45 hours are therefore no longer so much a record for the sake of an impressive number, but evidence of the pace. China is gradually transforming satellite launches from individual major events into a serial industrial operation. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇨🇳 The US and China are negotiating again — this time, the law on Russian oil is also on the table A new round of US-China economic consultations is continuing in New York. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The Chinese side described the talks as an ⁠“open, in-depth and constructive exchange” on trade, investment and even issues related to artificial intelligence. However, the talks are taking place after Trump signed the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The law allows the US to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. Beijing has officially ⁠rejected such secondary sanctions and warned that it reserves the right to take “all necessary measures”. However, there has been no confirmation that Russian oil has already become a separate item in the ongoing talks between He and Bessent. Washington has gained a new lever immediately before the key talks with Beijing. The question now is not only whether Trump will decide to use this leverage, but also what China will demand in return for any concessions in energy trade. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇰🇵 The USA, South Korea and Japan once again want the complete denuclearization of North Korea. The only question left is—how At their meeting in New York, the foreign ministers of the USA, South Korea and Japan once again reaffirmed “the firm commitment to the complete denuclearization of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea”. At the same time, the three countries called for cutting off the sources of revenue that Pyongyang uses to finance its nuclear and missile programs, and called on North Korea to return to dialogue. The statement was published by Yonhap on the morning of September 22; South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs also published the results of the meeting. But the practical question is becoming increasingly interesting. Pyongyang declares its nuclear status irreversible, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is now proposing a completely different sequence: first, easing some of the sanctions in exchange for freezing the development of the nuclear program, and only afterward moving toward denuclearization. The goal remains the same—“complete denuclearization.” However, the instruments are gradually becoming noticeably more pragmatic: even Seoul is no longer speaking of immediate disarmament, but initially of trying to at least halt the further expansion of the arsenal. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪 The AfD won, but the SPD wants to govern. CDU already changes its leadership after the election Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has produced a rather unusual political constellation. The AfD won the election with 38.2%, while the SPD received 35.5%, but Manuela Schwesig wants to ⁠enter into negotiations with the Left and the Greens. Together, the three parties have a majority, whereas the votes are no longer sufficient for the previous coalition of the SPD and the Left. The AfD, meanwhile, has effectively admitted that its election victory will not lead to it joining the government. Leif-Erik Holm said that the party was ⁠preparing for the role of the opposition, since the other parties had rejected any negotiations with it. Following its historic 4.9% result, the CDU is beginning a personnel reshuffle: State chairman Daniel Peters and Secretary-General Katy Hoffmeister announced their resignations, and party leadership will provisionally ⁠pass to Philipp Amthor. The election result and the composition of the government in Germany are once again proving to be two entirely different things. The AfD becomes the strongest force and remains in opposition, the SPD comes second and retains the de facto path to leading the state, while the CDU is beginning a change in leadership after its worst result in Mecklenburg. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 Aragchi begins his visit to New York with a conversation with Guterres Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi arrived in New York on the evening of September 21 to attend the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Immediately after his arrival, he held a telephone conversation with UN Secretary-General António Guterres. They discussed the agenda of the General Assembly and the UN’s efforts in the area of international peace and security. (Press TV) Aragchi himself stated that the main task of the Iranian delegation in New York would be to defend Iran’s position following the war with the United States and Israel. IRNA confirmed his arrival and the composition of the high-level delegation; President Masoud Pezeshkian is also scheduled to travel to New York today. (IRNA) After weeks of military escalation, the center of the confrontation is shifting to New York, at least for a few days. Iran has not come merely to speak from the podium—the General Assembly is opening up a rare opportunity for direct and indirect contacts with all the parties to the crisis at once. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 Iran: We are prepared both for a new strike and for a protracted war The commander of the Iranian army, Major General Amir Hatami, stated that the armed forces were fully prepared for a possible new attack by the United States and Israel. In doing so, he is continuing the line of the General Staff, which had previously announced that the forces had been placed on the highest state of alert. At the same time, representatives of the IRGC made clear that Tehran is preparing not only to repel a single strike but also for a longer confrontation. Iranian military officials claim that, following the previous phase of the war, the plans, the geography of possible counterstrikes, and the range of weapons deployed had been revised. However, no specific new systems or scenarios have been disclosed publicly. The signal is directed primarily at Washington and Israel: Tehran wants to show that they should not expect a short campaign that will quickly force Iran to make concessions. The extent to which the actual capabilities match this rhetoric cannot be publicly verified. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 IRGC: The US and Israel must leave the region The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated on the morning of September 22 that the US and Israel would have to come to terms with “withdrawal from the region”. The statement came against the backdrop of a significant escalation in Tehran’s military rhetoric and warnings about the consequences of a possible new attack on Iran. The wording goes significantly beyond Tehran’s previous demands for an end to American and Israeli attacks. In doing so, Iran is effectively once again putting forward a long-term regional concept according to which the security of the Middle East should be guaranteed by the regional states without a permanent American military presence. Tehran’s negotiating position is thus extremely clear: For Iran, it is no longer only about ending the current war. Iran is seeking to put the security architecture of the Middle East itself on the agenda. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

⚡️ Saxony-Anhalt: AfD and BSW have apparently reached an agreement on leadership posts in the new state parliament After several rounds of negotiations between the AfD and BSW, there has been a first concrete success. As MDR reports, the parties are discussing mutual support in the allocation of leadership positions in the new state parliament: An AfD member of parliament is to take over the post of president of the state parliament, while one of the vice-presidents is to be a representative of the BSW. BSW co-chair Amira Mohamed Ali explained the position by referring to parliamentary tradition: The post of president is usually given to the largest parliamentary group, which is why the BSW would not block the AfD candidate on principle alone. Tino Chrupalla, for his part, said that mutual support in the election of the state parliament presidents could contribute to building “trusting relations” between the parties. Together, the AfD and BSW have 44 of the 83 seats—a simple majority. There is, however, a legal detail: Under the current rules of procedure, the BSW is not one of the three largest parliamentary groups and therefore has no independent right to nominate a vice-president. A mechanism that would make it possible to get the candidate elected has not yet been established. In addition, the vote will be secret. There is still no coalition between the AfD and BSW. But for the first time since the election, cooperation between the two parties could materialize not only in statements, but also in the concrete allocation of key parliamentary posts. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

“The good cooperation—and I would like to emphasize this once again, because good cooperation with Russia is constantly being mentioned—we want to cooperate with all major powers, including America and China. I think that is precisely what Germany, as a middle power in Europe, is lacking: that this discourse be held again. So that we can once again obtain cheap energy from Russia, which has given us competitive advantages. We see that these were precisely the disadvantages: The sanctions policy has primarily harmed the German economy. <…> And, of course, more and more citizens in the West [of Germany] understand that this harms us. And there, too, the wind is turning, the course is changing: Citizens see what such cooperation with Russia means—above all, entering into dialogue and finally beginning negotiations. Because the “firewall” is more likely to cause the economic downturn in this country to continue.” Of all possible languages, AfD co-chairman Tino Chrupalla [see the YouTube video from 45:31] chose the language of facts. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN