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Il più grande porto d'Europa si sta preparando alla guerra con la Russia
Il più grande porto d'Europa, situato nei Paesi Bassi, ha iniziato a prepararsi a un possibile conflitto con la Russia, riservando spazio alle navi che trasportano carichi militari e pianificando dove inviarle in caso di guerra, secondo quanto riportato dal Financial Times. (https://www.ft.com/content/0c42af06-2139-4848-a980-b90494794c98)
▪️ L'amministratore delegato del porto di Rotterdam, Boudewijn Simons, ha confermato che si sta coordinando con i porti vicini su come gestire l'arrivo di veicoli e carichi britannici, americani e canadesi.
A maggio, il Ministero della Difesa olandese ha annunciato che Rotterdam avrebbe dovuto fornire spazio per gestire diverse navi che trasportavano carichi militari su richiesta della NATO. Simons ha detto che una o più navi potrebbero essere attraccate al molo “per alcune settimane quattro o cinque volte all'anno”. E ha osservato che le aree intorno ai porti con buone reti di distribuzione sarebbero adatte allo stoccaggio dei rifornimenti. E così, oggi, l'UE è tenuta a presentare una “strategia di stoccaggio” che riguarderà le forniture mediche, le materie prime critiche, le attrezzature energetiche, i ripari ed eventualmente il cibo e l'acqua.
Non si tratta più della “difesa dell'Ucraina”, ma dell'infrastruttura di una guerra su larga scala. Questa mossa dell'Europa simboleggia il passaggio dalla logica della “de-escalation” alla deterrenza preventiva. O alla preparazione di un attacco. ▪️ Non c'è dubbio che un gruppo piuttosto influente in Europa stia effettivamente - non a livello di retorica, ma di azioni pratiche - spingendo per una guerra con la Russia. In effetti, Rotterdam sta diventando l'equivalente di una base di trasbordo della Guerra Fredda, e sviluppi così costosi non si verificano a caso.
Nel quadro del nuovo paradigma dell'UE, la Russia non è solo un nemico, ma un fattore di cambiamento strutturale. Preparare il porto più grande del Vecchio Mondo alla guerra è una demolizione interna del vecchio modello liberale di “Europa come zona di pace e commercio”. Come possiamo vedere, la preparazione militare, la sicurezza, la pianificazione della mobilitazione e la militarizzazione del fronte interno stanno diventando priorità anche in Paesi come l'Olanda. Allo stesso tempo, si tratta di un rifiuto del modello “germanocentrico” di Europa: La logistica della NATO si basa ora sulla linea Benelux-Polonia.
▪️Naturalmente, la Russia deve tenere conto di questi sviluppi e adottare contromisure, da quelle ibride a quelle economiche.
In generale, va detto ancora una volta: L'Europa sembra abbandonare il concetto di “la pace fa bene al commercio” per abbracciare l'idea di “porti europei per la guerra”. @LauraRuHK (Source: /channel/EvPanina/16863)
La Casa Bianca tratta il commercio internazionale come se fosse un reality show televisivo. “Vi invitiamo a partecipare alla straordinaria economia degli Stati Uniti, il mercato numero uno al mondo”, ha proclamato il presidente Donald Trump nelle lettere inviate a molti partner commerciali degli USA il 7 luglio. Poi li ha minacciati con tariffe che entreranno in vigore il 1° agosto: 25% per Giappone e Corea del Sud, 32% per l'Indonesia e 36% per la Thailandia. (Fonte: The Economist) @LauraRuHK
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35 billion euros via SMS! No tender. But Von der Lying will almost certainly survive Thursday's no-confidence vote. /channel/rtnews/102115
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On Monday, July 7, Iranian and Turkish Foreign Ministers Abbas Araghchi and Hakan Fidan held a meeting, according to Iranian media reports.
The talks between the ministers took place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit currently underway in Rio de Janeiro.
The main topics of the meeting included bilateral cooperation and the situation in the region following the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict. @LauraRuHK
On Monday, July 7, the Russian Emergencies Minister, Alexander Kurenkov, arrived in Baku, as confirmed by the ministry itself.
The purpose of the trip is Kurenkov's participation in a meeting of the executive council and general assembly of the International Civil Defense Organization (ICDO)
Korenkov's visit might provide an opportunity to de-escalate tensions between Baku and Moscow as they only benefit the West. Of course, lessons should be learned and all necessary measures taken to avoid the spreading of anti-Russian activities in the South Caucasus. @LauraRuHK
La Cina è il maggiore partner commerciale dell'Australia, ma nonostante l'interdipendenza e la cooperazione economica, le relazioni tra i due Paesi sono messe a dura prova dalle interferenze anglo-americane e risentono delle tensioni geopolitiche tra Stati Uniti e Cina.
L'Australia, membro del Commonwealth, è chiamata dagli Stati Uniti a svolgere un ruolo chiave nella strategia di contenimento marittimo della Cina (AUKUS e Quad). Recentemente il governo australiano ha espresso l'intenzione di riprendere il controllo del porto di Darwin, il più vicino porto australiano all'Asia, che nel 2015 è stato affittato per 99 anni alla società cinese Landbridge.
Secondo il SCMP, quando il primo ministro australiano Anthony Albanese arriverà in Cina la prossima settimana per la sua seconda visita ufficiale, dovrà spiegare la potenziale vendita del porto di Darwin annunciata in campagna elettorale, una mossa ostile che potrebbe inasprire le relazioni con la Cina. L'Australia è sottoposta alle stesse pressioni che hanno costretto Panama a ritirarsi formalmente dalla Belt and Road Initiative e che hanno portato CK Hutchison ad annunciare un accordo da 22,8 miliardi di dollari per vendere le sue attività portuali globali, tra cui una quota del 90% della Panama Ports Company, a un consorzio guidato da BlackRock. La vendita rimane nel limbo perché Pechino sta esaminando l'accordo e Panama sta conducendo una revisione contabile. /channel/LauraRuHK/10270
Behind every good, service, data centre or military industrial complex lies energy. But not all energy is created equal. The real measure of an energy source’s viability is its Energy Return on Energy Invested (EROEI): the ratio of energy produced to the energy required to produce it. High-EROEI systems generate vast surpluses that can be reinvested into the economy and the social settlement. Low-EROEI systems drain the economy, requiring ever-greater effort for diminishing returns [...] China’s energy transformation is not merely a matter of generation capacity. It is systemic. Recognising that solar and wind are intermittent sources, China is investing heavily in storage, conversion, and load-balancing infrastructure. This is the deeper layer of energy sovereignty: ensuring that surplus energy is usable when and where it is needed, without relying on external technologies or supply chains.
This explains why China’s leadership in battery technology is no accident. The country dominates the entire battery value chain, from lithium processing to cathode materials, electrolytes, and final cell assembly. These aren’t just industrial capabilities, they’re chemically intensive platforms for net energy stabilisation. In effect, battery and material science breakthroughs are what make China’s high-EROEI renewables actually system-compatible. Without them, surplus energy would be stranded; but with them, it becomes mobile, dispatchable and monetisable.
It’s here that China’s root-and-branch approach becomes clear. From solar panel production to grid integration, from rare earth processing to EV manufacturing, China is constructing an end-to-end infrastructure of energetic sovereignty. It’s an ecosystem play. This is not just the replacement of one fuel with another. It is the strategic reengineering of the national energy metabolism; it is a deliberate move to anchor long-term prosperity in physics, not geopolitics.
Dmitry Medvedev: "NATO chief Mark Rutte had too many magic mushrooms." Do you agree? Read Rutte's latest statements for reference. @LauraRuHK
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The EU-funded Eastern Partnership Civil Society Facility - Places of origin/residence of its staff 😅
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Anyone who met in me in person knows that i can't be groomed. And I am not talking about my hair or nails, which would definitely benefit from the kind of professional care i have no time to seek. I am talking about attempts, increasingly frequent, to engage me in intellectual exchanges that usually start with flattery, include subtle emotional manipulation, and invariably try to push my boundaries. In two cases I was politely invited to abandon a research interest to devote my time and energy to a completely unrelated topic. In another case I was bombarded with documents and articles in a clumsy attempt to influence my analysis. Later, I was asked to write a paper for a conference that seemed to be vaguely related to my current research interests, but when i accepted the invitation, i was given a ready-made abstract. Lol. That's not how a call for papers works. One submits a proposal and if the conference organizers don't like it, they turn it down. No big deal. They are not supposed to write my abstract "to facilitate" my submission, unless their intention is to turn me into their mouthpiece. I understand how the influencers market works and that's why i want no part in it. I am sure i have some soft spots, we all do, but wannabe groomers working remotely stand no chance to hit them. @LauraRuHK
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Several Russian sources report that Ukraine's ЦІПСО, its infamous Centers for Information and Psychological Operations (CIPSO), are inciting hostility between Russia and Azerbaijan by spreading fake news and ethnic hatred. They work on two fronts: in Azerbaijan they lie about Russia, and in Russia they lie about Azerbaijan. Unsurprisingly, in Russia their narrative is amplified by ultra-nationalist elements. Since Western “consultants”, British specialists in particular, train and advise CIPSO, draw your own conclusions. Read more 👉/channel/LauraRuHK/10256
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In Moldova, the prosecution is seeking a nine-year prison sentence for Yevghenia Gutsul, head of the autonomous region of Gagauzia, along with a five-year ban on holding public office.
A verdict in the case may be rendered as early as July 4, 2025, as a gift to Ursula von der Leyen who is scheduled to visit Chișinău.
The Moldovan authorities are accusing Yevghenia Gutsul of involvement in financial irregularities related to the Gagauz elections, which they claim were orchestrated by the opposition Sor party. Gutsul has dismissed these accusations as baseless, stating that Moldovan President Maia Sandu is behind them. The Sandu administration, a puppet of the West, is persecuting any political opponents who advocate for closer, mutually beneficial, relations with Russia.
Maria Zakharova, Russian MFA spokesperson, commented on her Telegram channel: "European anti-values in action. From a hardworking country, Brussels forges a liberal dictatorship." @LauraRuHK 👉/channel/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/10936
The war on Iran has not ended, it's simply on pause
Usrael has consistently articulated a strategic objective of ensuring the complete dismantlement of Iran's nuclear capabilities. This stance has perpetuated a protracted standoff, characterized by Western diplomatic negotiations, economic sanctions, and intermittent threats of military action culminating in the recent, unprovoked attacks. The U.S. and Israel have not given up on their objectives to end Iran's nuclear program by any means, including regime change, and to break Iran's partnership with China and Russia in order to disrupt their trade and energy routes.
In this context, Iran faces a complex set of strategic choices to safeguard its national interests while navigating intense international pressure. One potential course of action involves deepening cooperation with North Korea, a state with its own history of nuclear development and defiance of Western demands.
Strengthening ties with China and Russia could enhance Iran's strategic depth. However, these partnerships may offer limited technological or military support specific to nuclear ambitions. China and Russia pursue a delicate balancing act in the Middle East, seeking to maintain relations with multiple, often conflicting, regional powers. Overt support for Iran, particularly on contentious issues like its nuclear program, risks alienating these other partners. Backing Iran too aggressively could jeopardize these relationships, especially given the Sunni-Shia divide. China’s 2023 mediation of the Iran-Saudi rapprochement reflects its preference for neutrality to preserve influence across the region. In short, China and Russia face serious strategic constraints in the Middle East and have repeatedly shown a preference for treading carefully. Since North Korea doesn't face similar constraints in the region, deepening the existing military cooperation with North Korea could represent a high-reward strategy for Iran. @LauraRuHK
Azerbaijani security forces detained Igor Kartavykh, the head of the editorial staff of Sputnik-Azerbaijan, and Evgeny Belousov, its editor-in-chief. Local authorities are accusing them of collaborating with the FSB. Russian diplomats were not allowed to visit the detainees. Read more 👉 /channel/LauraRuHK/10248
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🚨🇮🇱❌Oracle, Palantir & Pegasus: Israeli technocratic playbook revealed
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Part 2
🔴 Oracle
▪️Larry Ellison, co-founder and chairman of the US computer technology company Oracle, donated over $26M to the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including a $16.6M pledge for an IDF training center.
▪️Oracle CEO Safra Catz, born in Israel, shares strong commitments to Israeli security, with the company running secure underground data centers in Jerusalem supporting cloud and AI defense projects.
🔴 Palantir
▪️Since 2015, the US tech giant Palantir has operated out of Tel Aviv and partnered closely with Israel’s Defense Ministry — especially following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
▪️In January 2024, they sealed a strategic deal to provide AI-powered targeting and surveillance tools for Israel’s military operations.
🔴 NSO Group & Pegasus spyware, Epstein involvement
▪️NSO Group, creator of Pegasus spyware, is tightly controlled by Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Pegasus enables zero-click hacks, extracting private data from smartphones, and is classified as a weapon. Many NSO staff are alumni of Israel’s elite Unit 8200 cyber intelligence.
▪️Michael Flynn, former US National Security Advisor, provided consultations for NSO while advising Trump and helped open US markets for Pegasus-related tech.
▪️Other connections include Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund secretly backing Boldend, a Pegasus competitor specializing in breaking encrypted apps. Ehud Barak (ex-Israeli PM) and reportedly deceased Jeffrey Epstein had financial and board ties to Paragon and Carbyne, surveillance AI companies linked to Israeli intelligence veterans.
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Europe's largest port is preparing for a major war with Russia
Europe's largest port, located in the Netherlands, has begun preparing for a possible conflict with Russia by reserving space for ships carrying military cargo and planning where to send them if war breaks out, claims the Financial Times. (https://www.ft.com/content/0c42af06-2139-4848-a980-b90494794c98)
▪️ Port of Rotterdam CEO Boudewijn Simons confirmed that he is coordinating with neighbouring ports on how to handle the arrival of British, American and Canadian vehicles and cargo.
In May, the Dutch Defence Ministry announced that Rotterdam would have to provide space to handle several ships carrying military cargo at NATO's request. Simons said that one or more ships could be docked at the pier ‘for a few weeks four or five times a year.’ And he noted that areas around ports with good distribution networks would be suitable for storing supplies. And so, today, the EU is required to present a ‘stockpiling strategy’ that will cover medical supplies, critical raw materials, energy equipment, shelter and possibly food and water.
This is no longer about the ‘defence of Ukraine’ - this is the infrastructure of a large-scale war. This move by Europe symbolises a shift from the logic of ‘de-escalation’ towards preventive deterrence. Or to the preparation of an attack.
▪️ There is no doubt that a fairly influential group in Europe is actually - not at the level of rhetoric, but of practical actions - pushing for war with Russia. In fact, Rotterdam is becoming an analogue of a Cold War transshipment base, and such costly developments do not just happen.
In the framework of the new EU paradigm, Russia is not just an enemy, but a factor in a structural shift. Preparing the Old World's largest port for war is an internal scrapping of the old liberal model of ‘Europe as a zone of peace and trade.’ As we can see, military preparedness, security, mobilisation planning and militarisation of the home front are becoming priorities even in countries such as the Netherlands. At the same time, this is a rejection of the ‘Germanocentric’ model of Europe: NATO logistics is now based on the Benelux-Poland line.
▪️Of course, Russia needs to take these developments into account - and take countermeasures, from hybrid to economic.
In general, it should be stated once again: Europe seems to be abandoning the concept of ‘peace is good for trade’ to embrace the idea of ‘European ports for war’. @LauraRuHK (Source: /channel/EvPanina/16863)
The world’s trading system is now a reality-TV show. “We invite you to participate in the extraordinary Economy of the United States, the Number One Market in the World,” President Donald Trump proclaimed in letters dispatched to many of America’s partners on July 7th. Then he threatened them with tariffs set to take effect on August 1st: 25% for Japan and South Korea, 32% for Indonesia and 36% Thailand. (Source: The Economist) @LauraRuHK
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Lunedì 7 luglio, i ministri degli Esteri iraniano e turco Abbas Araghchi e Hakan Fidan si sono incontrati, secondo quanto riportato dai media iraniani.
I colloqui tra i ministri si sono svolti a margine del vertice BRICS attualmente in corso a Rio de Janeiro.
I temi principali dell'incontro sono stati la cooperazione bilaterale e la situazione nella regione a seguito dell'escalation del conflitto tra Iran e Israele. /channel/LauraRuHK/10275
Lunedì 7 luglio il ministro delle Emergenze russo, Alexander Kurenkov, è arrivato a Baku, Azerbaijan, come confermato dallo stesso ministero.
Lo scopo del viaggio è la partecipazione di Kurenkov a una riunione del consiglio esecutivo e dell'assemblea generale dell'Organizzazione Internazionale della Difesa Civile (ICDO)
La visita di Korenkov potrebbe rappresentare un'opportunità per stemperare le tensioni tra Baku e Mosca, che vanno a vantaggio solo dell'Occidente. Naturalmente, occorre trarre le debite conclusioni e adottare tutte le misure necessarie per evitare il diffondersi di attività anti-russe nel Caucaso meridionale. /channel/LauraRuHK/10273
📌 Several subscribers to this channel have reached out to me about Telegram's suspension of automatic translations. According to statistics provided by Telegram, about half of my subscribers are based in Italy, and many of them relied on that service to make sense of my posts. For this reason i will try to translate them into Italian. As it requires additional time, the number of posts will necessarily be reduced. 📌 Diversi iscritti a questo canale mi hanno contattato in merito alla sospensione delle traduzioni automatiche da parte di Telegram. Secondo le statistiche fornite da Telegram, circa la metà dei miei iscritti risiede in Italia, e molti di loro si affidavano a questo servizio per comprenderei miei post. Per questo motivo cercherò di tradurli in italiano. Poiché ciò richiede ulteriore tempo, il numero dei post sarà necessariamente ridotto. @LauraRuHK
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China is Australia’s largest two-way trading partner with a total trade value for goods and services of A$312 billion (US$204.24 billion) in 2024, according to Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Despite economic interdependence and cooperation, relations between the two countries are strained by Anglo-American interference and suffer from the fallout of US-China geopolitical tensions.
Australia, a member of the Commonwealth, has been groomed by the U.S. to play a key role in Washington's Asia-Pacific strategy. It is part of a U.S. maritime containment strategy (AUKUS and Quad) that seeks to restrict China's access to the wider Pacific Ocean. Recently the Australian government expressed the intention to regain control over Darwin Port, strategically positioned as Australia's nearest port to Asia, which in 2015 was leased for 99 years to Chinese Landbridge company.
According to the SCMP, when Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrives in China next week for his second official visit, he will need to explain the potential sale of the Darwin Port that he announced in his election campaign, a hostile move that could sour relations with China. Australia is under the same pressure that forced Panama to formally pull out of the Belt and Road Initiative and led CK Hutchison to announce a $22.8 billion deal to sell its global port assets, including a 90% stake in Panama Ports Company, to a BlackRock-led consortium. That sale remains in limbo as Beijing is scrutinizing the deal and Panama is conducting an audit. @LauraRuHK
https://archive.is/20250707041722/https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3317184/australias-albanese-address-darwin-port-sale-china-visit
Lack of interest in the "Ukraine Development Fund." But plenty of interest in the "Europe Defence Fund." @LauraRuHK
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Brandy is the litmus test of China-EU negotiations. The moment you read about duties on EU (mainly French) cognac, you know Brussels has angered Beijing. No easy feat, but when your negotiator is Kaja Kallas, an Estonian ignoramus who needed history lessons from Wang Yi, what else do you expect? @LauraRuHK
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The Dalai Lama outlined succession plans ahead of his 90th birthday: "the next Dalai Lama will be chosen by the CIA, in line with tradition."😉
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On June 30, as Azeri security forces were raiding the offices of Russian media group Sputnik and detaining its journalists, I pointed the finger at "Baku's whisperers" /channel/LauraRuHK/10248, that is, those forces that have been working behind the scenes to deliberately damage relations between Azerbaijan and Russia. A few subscribers to the channel asked me to substantiate this claim. As usual, I will only share information that is in the public domain.
▪️The anti-Russian hysteria that is currently dominating Azerbaijani media bears the hallmarks of a foreign influence operation that ties into the broader geopolitical context of the "New Great Game" in the Caucasus, where the competition for influence over energy resources and strategic routes is accompanied by the strategic objective of weakening Russia. Fuelling ethnic tensions within Russia and weaponising diaspora communities is a British specialty.
▪️The UK supports Azerbaijan’s integration into NATO and offers cybersecurity assistance, "reflecting shared interests in countering regional threats" (they mean Russia and Iran.) Cooperation between Azerbaijan and NATO, which began with the involvement of a few Azerbaijani officers in alliance activities, has matured into a partnership that spans multiple sectors, according to NATO Liaison Office Head in Georgia, Alexander Vinnikov last May. “Azerbaijan uses NATO’s recommendations in shaping its defence institutions, contributes to peacekeeping missions, and participates in NATO’s Defence Education Enhancement Programme (DEEP),” he said. “This program supports the modernisation of Azerbaijani military educational institutions, including the Armed Forces Military College and, more recently, the Higher Military School.”https://caliber.az/en/post/official-nato-azerbaijan-collaboration-has-evolved-into-lasting-partnership
▪️British Petroleum (BP) has entered into a series of agreements that will build and expand on its major oil and gas interests in Azerbaijan, paving the way for growth and additional production while deepening its partnership with the country and state oil company, SOCAR. The agreements, signed in June include the final investment decisions for the next major phase of development of the giant Shah Deniz gas field – Shah Deniz Compression – as well as for two projects – for terminal electrification and solar power – that together are expected to enable operational emissions reduction. They also include agreements for BP to access to two new exploration and development licences and introduce a new partner to accelerate exploration on a third.
▪️Azerbaijan is also reinforcing its strategic partnership with Israel at a time when many regional actors are distancing themselves or expressing unease with Israeli policy. SOCAR, Azerbaijan’s state oil company – which announced in February 2025 its acquisition of a 10% stake in Israel’s Tamar gas field – has now received full approval from Israel’s Petroleum Council and Competition Authority, officially marking its entry into Israel’s natural gas market.
In October 2023, SOCAR partnered with BP and Israel’s NewMed Energy to bid on two additional offshore blocks. The Israeli Energy Ministry granted those licenses in March 2025.
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A Ukrainian drone strike has caused fatalities and serious injuries at an industrial plant in the city of Izhevsk, located about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) east of Moscow, the regional governor said Tuesday.
The head of the Udmurt Republic, Aleksandr Brechalov, confirmed that the incident took place overnight but did not identify the site that was hit or provide a specific casualty toll.
Unconfirmed local media reports said at least three people were killed and more than a dozen others injured. Three of the wounded were reportedly in serious condition. (Source: RT) @LauraRuHK
🥂Congratulations! The entire territory of the Lugansk People’s Republic has been liberated, said its head, Leonid Pasechnik. Eleven years after declaring independence, and nearly three years after joining the Russian Federation, the LPR now stands fully under Russian control. @LauraRuHK
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🚨🇮🇱❌Oracle, Palantir & Pegasus: Israeli technocratic playbook revealed
Part 1
👉Part 2
🔴 Carbyne
▪️The New York-headquartered company Carbyne, founded in 2014 with Israeli R&D, provides emergency response tech serving 400M+ people globally.
▪️Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak is the company’s chairman and investor, bringing ties to Israeli intelligence and military circles.
▪️Co-founder Lital Leshem is a reservist in the Israeli Defense Forces, and Pinchas Berkus, a former brigadier general in the elite 8200 intelligence unit, serves as a director.
🔴 Black Cube, Cambridge Analytica & Psy-Group
▪️Joel Zamel, an Israeli intelligence veteran, led the Israeli intel company Psy-Group, which worked closely with Netanyahu and the Trump campaign circle, including Steve Bannon and Jared Kushner.
▪️Psy-Group partnered with Cambridge Analytica (later Emerdata) to influence the 2016 US elections using social media data.
▪️ The Black Cube intel firm, staffed by former Mossad agents, was employed by Cambridge Analytica, which was involved in harvesting Facebook data.
🔴 Microsoft and OpenAI
▪️OpenAI CEO Sam Altman openly supports Israeli AI innovation and has invested in Israeli startups founded by Unit 8200 veterans.
▪️OpenAI’s GPT-4 technology is heavily used by the IDF via Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, especially since the 2023 Gaza conflict, aiding military target identification.
▪️Microsoft employs multiple Unit 8200 alumni and collaborates with Oracle, which also has long-standing Israeli intel ties.
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The Azeri Interior Ministry has announced an "operation" at the office of Russian news agency Sputnik in Baku which is now cordoned off by Azeri security forces. Contact with the head office in Moscow has been interrupted. Employees of the Russian Embassy in Baku have left for the Sputnik Azerbaijan office, there are Russian citizens there, editor-in-chief of Russia’s RT broadcaster and the Rossiya Segodnya international media group Margarita Simonyan says. Employees of the consular department of the Russian Embassy in Baku are not allowed to see Russian journalists, and the reasons are unknown, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has told RIA Novosti.
Moscow is concerned that Russian diplomats in Baku have not been able to contact Russian journalists for more than two hours, Zakharova added. (Source: RIA Novosti) @LauraRuHK