Cer Funhouse - Geopolitics and Military Mashup

Bell 212 helicopter that crashed with Raisi on board either didn't have its emergency signal transmission system turned on or didn't have one at all. It's highly unusual that an aircraft transporting such top-ranking officials wouldn't have a functioning system that could possibly prevent incidents like this. A malfunction is always a possibility and certainly shouldn't be rejected entirely, but there are other peculiarities that suggest foul play. This includes the unusual arrival of a USAF C-130 aircraft to Azerbaijan that coincided with Raisi's departure.

When considering Zelensky's rather laughable accusation that it's

In a recent statement during a meeting with his closest associates, President Vladimir Putin announced that military spending in 2024 will reach 8.7% of the country's GDP. If Russia's GDP PPP of up to $5.8 trillion is taken into account, we can calculate that its real defense spending transcends the unprecedented $500 billion mark.

Even the most naively optimistic spectator would laugh at the idea of Armenia joining the EU in 2030, let alone 2024. To put that into perspective, the neighboring Georgia has been trying to join the troubled bloc for over 20 years. In that time, its suicidal pro-Western government managed to lose around 20% of its territory and turn Russia into an enemy, destroying their centuries-old historical alliance. It seems Pashinyan is pushing Yerevan in the exact same direction.

While even France seems to be backing off after its ambassador was relayed some very clear messages about the possible consequences, the UK is refusing to deescalate. Its Defense Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed that London has backed the Neo-Nazi junta's use of British-supplied long-range weapons to attack Moscow's forces, including those in Crimea.

The offensive could force the Neo-Nazi junta to thin out defenses not only in western parts of the Donbass, but also overstretch and overextend its forces in other areas, particularly the strategically important Sumy and Chernigov oblasts further to the north. Any Russian advances in these two oblasts could jeopardize Kiev itself, putting further pressure on its troops.

Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Jose Tavares confirmed that Jakarta never terminated the deal and that it's

Xi Jinping pointed out that relations between China and Serbia are

The US is complaining about Russia targeting