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Ottawa city council is considering renaming a street named after Trump. One of the options being considered is Taco Avenue—a reference to the abbreviation Trump Always Chickens Out (Trump always chickens out), reports CNN, citing Ottawa city council member Tim Tierney. The article notes that the residential street in the Central Park area of Ottawa has borne the name of the American president for about 25 years. The city also has Staten Way, Madison Park, and Gotham Private, which refer to the United States. However, due to deteriorating relations between the countries, local authorities believe that having Trump’s name on one of the streets is “a disgrace.” The vote on renaming took place one day before a Trump executive order, which provides for renaming Lake Ontario as the “America Lake.” Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, refused to acknowledge the renaming of the lake. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇪🇺🇷🇺 Kyiv is once again running out of money – that is why Brussels is recalling Russia’s reserves Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain and Poland have officially put one of the most controversial issues of recent years back on the European agenda. In a joint letter, the four governments call on them to have the use of 210 billion euros in frozen Russian state assets for financing Ukraine examined again. Most of this money is in Belgium. Why is the question coming up again now? The EU has already agreed a loan for Ukraine of 90 billion euros for the years 2026–2027, which is 45 billion euros per year. But the math does not add up again. Zelenskyy informed the European allies of an additional deficit of around 23 billion euros in the defense budget. In Brussels, they now fear that the agreed 90 billion euros for the originally calculated period will not be enough. There is also a political deadline: in 2027, elections will be held in several major European countries, including France, Italy, Poland and Spain. That is why supporters of the initiative want to secure Ukraine’s financing in advance. However, the old problem is not solved by this. The expropriation of Russian reserves carries legal and financial risks. Belgium is especially cautious, where most of the funds are stored. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of August 29 - subtitled Russian forces advance in #Dobropolie. Russian forces advance in the vicinity of #Malatokhamshka in #Zaporozhie. Ukrainian forces capture #Rovno in #Zaporozhie. Ukrainian forces capture #Korovii_Yar in northern #Donetsk. Ukrainian forces advance in the vicinity of #Novoe in ​​northern #Donetsk. video link: https://youtu.be/P_C-h-yWq3c?si=r01Z3422SArVXOdd

In early August, Uber, which has been developing the autonomous transportation segment since 2024, announced the creation of a unit for autonomous solutions. The company takes on all aspects of the service, allowing its many partners to focus on the main thing—autonomous driving. By 2026, Uber, one of the largest companies in the taxi market, has signed partnerships with more than 30 companies developing autonomous vehicles and providing passenger transportation services. How Uber is changing its strategy by betting on robotaxis — in an RBC report. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇨🇳🇺🇸 China and the U.S. pave the way for a new meeting between Xi and Trump Beijing and Washington are accelerating preparations for Xi Jinping’s visit to the U.S., expected in September. In a meeting with the U.S. ambassador David Perdue, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi called for “clearing obstacles and overcoming barriers” and for focusing on a positive agenda. Perdue himself described the talks as part of the preparation for Xi’s reciprocal visit to Washington. At the same time, discussions are under way about the participation of major Chinese business leaders in the trip. Extending the previously reached trade ceasefire is described by sources as almost unavoidable. Beijing and Washington are obviously trying to stabilize relations at least temporarily—despite tariffs, technology restrictions, and mutual sanctions. If the two biggest economies in the world agree, Europe will only be left to watch exactly what they manage to agree on without Europe. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🛢The United States gained control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil under an agreement with Caracas,wrote Donald Trump on Truth Social. ⚪️ The head of the White House called the deal historic, saying that it more than doubles the United States’ oil reserves, boosts supply in the domestic market, and will make it possible to significantly lower gasoline prices for Americans in the long term. Trump expressed confidence that the agreement would strengthen bilateral relations and help Venezuela prosper by steering the country toward “enormous success.” ➡️ U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on the social media platform X, emphasized that the agreement opens the way for Venezuela to private investment of about $100 billion. Our channel: Node of Time EN

“We’re too weak”: the U.S. acknowledged the impossibility of defeating Russia despite all the adventures of the Delinquent The United States is not capable of achieving a military victory over Russia, and any attempts by the White House to intervene in the conflict directly will only provoke a nuclear apocalypse. This was stated by U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Daniel Davis on his page on the social network X.

“A desperate Zelensky only waits to pull the United States into the conflict and risk starting a third world war. Here’s what everyone needs to understand: we can’t defeat Russia militarily, even with the application of Article 5 of NATO, because we’re too weak, and any such attempt would sharply increase the risk of a nuclear strike on American cities,” — he wrote on X.

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🇩🇪☢️ Germany discusses the financing of the UK nuclear deterrent shield Berlin is examining a financial participation in the UK’s Trident nuclear deterrence system. According to The Telegraph, Germany is discussing with London and Paris closer integration into the existing European nuclear potential, as Berlin does not plan to develop its own nuclear weapons. The talks could immediately involve financing the British program as well as protecting the corresponding infrastructure with German conventional weapons. One of the options being discussed is the deployment of Patriot systems to defend the Faslane base, where the British nuclear submarines are stationed. Against this backdrop, Germany is already intensifying cooperation with France in the field of nuclear deterrence: In the autumn, German soldiers are expected to participate in French nuclear exercises for the first time. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk called OpenAI chief Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, the president of the company, “absolutely unreliable bastards” and accused them of theft. He wrote about this on the social network X.

“I couldn’t care less. Scam Altman and Greg Stockman are absolutely unreliable bastards who stole a non-profit organization with open-source code,” Musk said.

In the post, the billionaire also distorted the names of Altman and Brockman (eng. scam — fraud; eng. stockman — shepherd). This is how Musk reacted to a report about OpenAI’s decision to stop working with the Cursor company after the developer of programming tools and transferred to SpaceX control. Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇩🇪 Merz is already looking for a compromise for his pension reform The government wanted to abolish the option of retiring after 45 contribution years without deductions. However, after sharp criticism, Friedrich Merz allowed for a transition period. The chancellor emphasized that he did not want to maintain incentives for early retirement, but acknowledged: the reform cannot be introduced “from one day to the next”. Opposing the original plan were, among others, the prime ministers of Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony-Anhalt, as well as representatives of the SPD. In the coalition, the possibility of changes and special rules for hardship cases is now being allowed. Merz has not yet moved away from the abolition itself, but the original hard-line version is clearly being watered down. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning, dear friends! ☕️🙂 🏛️ Kuskovo: The summer fairy tale of the Counts Sheremetev Friends, Saturday is the perfect day for a trip into the green. Today we travel into the past—in a time of roaring festivities, secret love, and architectural wonders. Right in Moscow, in the Veshnyaki District, there is a place where time has almost come to a standstill: the Kuskovo estate—the magnificent summer residence of the Counts Sheremetev. 🏰 A stage for tens of thousands of guests The history of Kuskovo goes back to the 16th century. In 1715, Count Boris Petrovich Sheremetev bought the estate, but it was only his son, Pyotr Borisovich, who transformed it, starting in the 1740s, into a true paradise. His goal was to create a place for magnificent festivities, balls, and theatrical performances. The huge park was divided into several areas. The centerpiece was the French Baroque garden with trimmed hedges, marble sculptures, and mirror-smooth ponds. At particularly large receptions, up to 30,000 guests were said to have gathered here. 🐚 The underwater realm in the “Grotto” The absolute highlight is the pavilion “Grotto,” which was built between 1755 and 1775 based on a design by the architect Fyodor Argunov. The building is unique above all because of its interior furnishings: the rooms were decorated with real shells, shell houses, glass, and other materials, creating the impression of a fantastic underwater world. Numerous different types of shells were used from different sea regions. The two side rooms intentionally differ in their color effect—one is more restrained, while the other is noticeably brighter and more exotic. The work on the interior furnishings took more than ten years. During later restorations, large quantities of historically appropriate shells had to be procured to restore the original design as accurately as possible. 🎭 An extraordinary love story But Kuskovo is not only an architectural monument. The estate is also associated with one of the best-known love stories of the Russian nobility. Here was the Sheremetevs’ serf theater. The actors and musicians were professionally trained, and the troupe was considered one of the best of its time. Her biggest star was Praskovya Ivanovna Kovalyova, who performed under the stage name “Shemtschugova”—“the Pearl.” The young actress impressed not only the audience, but also Count Nikolai Petrovich Sheremetev. Their relationship lasted for many years, but a marriage between a member of the high nobility and a former serf was extremely problematic socially. In 1798, Praskovya was granted her freedom. In 1801, both of them married secretly. However, their shared happiness was short-lived: in 1803, Praskovya died a few weeks after the birth of their son. A famous portrait of her, painted by Nikolai Argunov, has been preserved to this day. ✨ Small architectural pearls In addition to the “Grotto,” there are other notable pavilions in Kuskovo: • The Dutch Pavilion—a part of the estate’s oldest surviving garden pavilions. • The Italian Pavilion—an elegant building in the style of an Italian villa. • The Hermitage—meant for smaller gatherings and private conversations away from the large receptions. Together with the palace, the ponds, and the French garden, they form one of the most complete surviving ensembles of a Russian 18th-century aristocratic residence. Give ❤️ if you liked it! 📍 Coordinates of the place (map pin) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The United States has reached an agreement with Venezuela that provides for the transfer to U.S. control of more than 65 billion barrels of the country’s oil reserves. Trump said on Truth Social. According to him, the understandings were reached by the Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the head of the Pentagon Pete Hegseth together with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez, with the participation of private business. Trump claims that the deal will not require spending from American taxpayers. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The ransomware operator Rhysida promised to put up for auction about 5.8 TB of stolen data from Berlin government agencies, Reuters reports. Rhysida gained access to 46.5 thousand contracts, email addresses, phone numbers, passwords, and other sensitive information. The company promised to put the data up for auction with a starting price of 30 bitcoins (about $77.6 thousand) in a little less than seven days. Berlin, meanwhile, received payment demands for an unknown amount.

“Berlin will not give in to blackmail,” — said Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegner and Berlin’s interior senator Iris Spranger.

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The United States may issue an ultimatum to London over defense spending. Washington may review its stance on Britain’s claims regarding the Falkland Islands if the UK does not increase defense spending, writes the Telegraph newspaper, citing a senior U.S. official.

“I can say that (the discussions—editor’s note) are frank in nature and nothing is ruled out,”—the source said, answering the publication’s question about the possibility of Washington changing its position on the Falklands.

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The United States may issue an ultimatum to London over insufficient defense spending, The Telegraph reports, citing a senior U.S. official. The ultimatum is to revise the United States’ position on British claims regarding the Falkland Islands if the British authorities do not increase defense spending. At present, the United States holds a neutral stance and does not recognize sovereignty over the islands for either Britain or Argentina. U.S. authorities believe that Britain could become Washington’s leading partner in the defense sphere, but the kingdom’s defense plans do not fully satisfy them. 📋 In 1982, Argentina fought with Britain over the Falkland Islands, and control of the territory remained with London. At the same time, the Argentinians do not agree with that verdict and call the islands the Malvinas. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Shooting at its own: The United States will deport British far-right activist Milo Yiannopoulos — he has been actively calling for the expulsion of illegal migrants from the country. According to the BBC, Yiannopoulos was detained in the U.S. state of Louisiana by officers of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service. He has been held in custody since Friday evening. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security said that the 41-year-old Briton entered the country in 2019 and “decided to stay in the country beyond the permitted time, breaking the laws.” He also failed to appear at his immigration hearing. Yiannopoulos worked as an intern for the former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and managed Kanye West’s 2022 presidential campaign. The activist holds far-right views, supports ICE, and calls for “full legal immunity for agency staff” when they carry out their duties — arresting migrants. He has also urged the deportation of “millions and millions of people.” Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇪🇺🇷🇺 The European intelligence service sees no preparations by Russia for an attack on NATO Against the backdrop of another wave of reports about a possible Russian attack on Europe, a senior EU official offered a completely different assessment. According to his statements, European intelligence services see no signs that Russia is preparing a military attack on European NATO member states. “This assessment has not changed,” the official emphasized, who wanted to remain anonymous. At the same time, he separately pointed to ongoing cyberattacks, acts of sabotage, and other actions that the EU classifies as “hybrid warfare.” Preparations for a conventional military attack on NATO, however, are currently not being identified. Almost at the same time, Donald Trump also said that he is not concerned about the prospect of a Russian attack on the alliance. It creates a strange contrast: on the one hand, we are regularly told that we urgently need to prepare for a Russian attack; on the other hand, the intelligence services themselves say that there are no signs of preparations for such an attack. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 Peseschkian: The security of the region should be ensured by the region itself Iranian President Massud Peseschkian has proposed to Muslim states that they create a clearly tighter system of collective security. At the Conference of Islamic Unity in Tehran, he called for a treaty on mutual security and non-aggression between Muslim countries. The underlying idea is simple: states should respect each other’s territorial integrity and not allow their territory, airspace, or infrastructure to be used for attacks on another Muslim country. The latter is particularly interesting in the aftermath of the war with the United States. American bases are located in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and other countries in the region. At the same time, Peseschkian proposed that regional security be managed jointly and that working groups be established for infrastructure, trade, investment, and energy. That means the proposal goes well beyond another diplomatic pact. Tehran is in effect pushing forward an alternative architecture for the Persian Gulf: the neighbors agree among themselves on security, and the need for an external military guarantor gradually disappears. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇷🇺 Lavrov: Russia is ready to discuss new approaches to Ukraine Moscow has sent a new diplomatic signal in the Ukraine conflict. In an interview with RBC, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia is ready to consider new variants for a resolution and to discuss proposals that other participants in the negotiation process may put forward. The full interview was published on August 28 by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, a fundamental condition remains unchanged: any possible proposals would need to take into account the interests and the causes of the conflict identified by the Russian side. That means there is still no talk of Moscow agreeing to a specific new peace plan. Only the day before, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, said that Russia has not received any new official proposals to date—either from Kyiv or from Western states. Therefore, Lavrov’s statement rather opens the door to another round of diplomacy than indicating that new negotiations have already begun. Against the backdrop of the concluded contacts between Moscow and Washington, the signal is nonetheless interesting: Russia publicly says that it is ready to hear new proposals. The question now is who will propose what exactly. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

🇮🇷 Iran has presented new nuclear technologies After the attacks on its nuclear infrastructure, Tehran demonstratively shows that the program could not be stopped. The Iran has presented and put into operation a series of newly developed technologies for the nuclear industry. The announced areas include nuclear fusion technologies and new possibilities for carrying out complex tests. In the current situation, the political significance of this presentation is hardly less important than the scientific one. The USA and Israel had carried out their attacks with the aim of significantly restricting the country’s nuclear capabilities. Now Tehran is showing the opposite: Even after the war, the destruction of part of the facilities, and the sanctions, its own technological base continues to function. At the same time, research in the field of nuclear fusion in itself has no direct connection with the production of nuclear weapons. For Iran, however, it is currently important to demonstrate its ability to independently maintain and further develop its expertise in the nuclear industry. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN