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As expected, the Russian Foreign Ministry immediately received a dressing-down from the Russian Presidential Administration. Lavrov was bluntly advised to shove his irritation up his ass in a memoir folder.
"The Spirit of Anchorage": Lavrov vs. Peskov
(February 9-10, 2026)
Lavrov's statements (February 9, 2026):
The United States is not prepared to implement the proposals made in Anchorage.
After the summit, Washington imposed new sanctions, seized tankers belonging to the "shadow fleet," and imposed secondary tariffs on Russian oil imports.
The United States has created artificial barriers to cooperation.
Russia is ready for a breakthrough, but the United States is blocking it.
Peskov's reaction (February 9-10, 2026):
The Anchorage talks did not fail.
The "set of understandings" reached is the "spirit of Anchorage."
These understandings are fundamental and capable of advancing the settlement process.
Negotiations must be held behind closed doors, without public "megaphone diplomacy."
The Kremlin continues to work to implement the "spirit of Anchorage."
Key positions of the parties:
Lavrov: The US violated the agreements after Anchorage → no progress.
Peskov: The "spirit of Anchorage" is alive → work continues behind closed doors.
In fact, this strange phrase "We don't want to go into details" isn't a defense of the secrecy of the negotiations. It's a cover-up for either emptiness or content that is extremely unfavorable for Russia.
In other words, we see how, for the Kremlin, "the spirit of Anchorage... the spirit of Anchorage... the spirit of Anchorage..." is turning into "the Epstein files."
Political expert Alexander Zimovsky
Air defense forces shot down 108 Ukrainian Armed Forces drones over Russian regions overnight — Russian Defense Ministry
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"The Trump administration considered seizing additional Iranian oil tankers as a way to increase pressure on Tehran, but ultimately backed down due to concerns about potential retaliation."
This was reported by The Wall Street Journal. The publication notes that officials feared Iran could retaliate by attacking allied tankers or disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately a quarter of the world's oil supplies pass, which could lead to a sharp rise in oil prices.
"Svezhesti."
Why isn't the US afraid to seize Russian tankers?
Donald Trump: Iran really wants a deal. We either make a deal or we'll have to take very tough measures. Sending another aircraft carrier and additional troops to the region is being considered.
"Donald Trump in Russian"
"The EU has drawn up a list of concessions that Russia must make to ensure real peace in Ukraine. It will be sent to member states in the coming days," – ABC News. 🤡
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Professor David Betz of King's College London on the looming civil war in Europe:
The first factor is fractionalization. A fractionalized society is one that is clearly prone to civil conflict. The form of fractionalization we are currently seeing throughout the Western world is not just fractionalization, but a particular, highly toxic form known as polarized fractionalization. In polarized fractionalization, people suppress their individual feelings on an issue in favor of what they perceive to be the "consensus" opinion of their faction or tribe.
The second key factor is described by the rather neutral term "status decline." This is a situation in which a dominant but declining majority faction in society—usually an ethnically defined one—feels that it is facing a permanent loss of status.
In such a case, people fear, for example, the loss of the primacy of their society's language, the loss of cultural traditions, cultural ideals, and religious and cultural symbols. What is celebrated, valued, and considered significant in this society—and what they feel is being replaced.
The third factor logically follows from the previous two: a loss of faith in the idea that normal democratic politics remains a viable way to solve collective action problems. In other words, we can speak of a crisis of legitimacy.
These three factors are the key indicators or general signs of an approaching civil war. And in the current Western context, they are all flashing red. This isn't a yellow light, not a gentle warning. It's a very bright red—a sign that something is seriously wrong.
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The EU is working on a "Reverse Enlargement" plan that would partially and formally incorporate Ukraine into the union next year, Politico reports, citing 10 officials and diplomats.
Zelensky is pursuing a reverse offensive with his army in Ukraine, and these morons are pursuing reverse EU enlargement. 😂🤡
Iran’s Larijani HEADS to Oman amid indirect US talks
Set to meet Oman’s foreign minister — IRNA calls the talks ‘IMPORTANT’, but details kept secret
AOC: 'Cuba is NEW Gaza — new era of depravity
There used to be protections for civilians
Now you can starve entire people because political actors are objectionable'
Source: PabloReports
Kaja Kallas wants to "force Russia to negotiate." According to her, Russia isn't currently interested in Europe's opinion because "we (Europeans) are only making demands."
"Therefore, we need to try and truly put Russia in a position where they stop pretending and start negotiating for real," the diplomatic genius told Euronews.
How does she intend to force Russia?
The US is beginning preparations to transfer control of NATO command centers in the EU to its allies, according to Reuters.
Britain may take over command of the Joint Force Command in Norfolk, while Italy will take over command of the Naples command. The US also wants to take control of the NATO Allied Maritime Command in Hertfordshire, UK.
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The EU has proposed imposing sanctions against third-country ports for the first time. The port of Kulevi in Georgia and the port of Karimun in Indonesia will be subject to restrictions under the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reports, citing a document submitted by the European Commission to EU member states for approval. The restrictions will target transactions involving Russian oil.
In addition, 42 tankers, as well as banks from Tajikistan, Laos, and Kyrgyzstan, will be subject to sanctions.
The problem with the "spirit of Anchorage" is that the Trump administration signed up in Alaska for certain commitments to resolve the conflict in Ukraine that it cannot fulfill.
Moreover, it doesn't even want to. Because Washington is essentially happy with the situation: Russia spends time and resources on Ukraine, while the US methodically acts against its interests around the world, from Venezuela to Iran, taking advantage of Moscow's preoccupation with Ukraine.
The ongoing war in Ukraine poses no threat to US national security. They are openly profiting from it and strengthening their own international position by presenting Russia with a false image of broad prospects for Russian-American cooperation. To an outside observer, the whole situation resembles geopolitical schizophrenia.
On the one hand, the US presents itself as a mediator in the armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine and negotiates with Russian emissaries about a future economic partnership. On the other hand, they use European funds to supply three-quarters of the weapons Kyiv uses in its war against Moscow, provide communications for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and supply them with intelligence. In other words, they are waging a proxy war against Russia, including providing targeting information for American weapons systems attacking Russian territory.
But that's not all. At the same time, the Trump administration is pressuring buyers of Russian oil, harming Russia's interests in Venezuela, plotting regime change in Iran, and calling on Europe to arm itself for military action against Moscow. In this regard, it's time to acknowledge the obvious: the "spirit of Anchorage" is long gone (if it ever existed), and what exists is a US desire, under the guise of an agreement in Alaska, to inflict maximum economic and military damage on the Russian side.
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"The EU is seeking to ban all Russian cryptocurrency transactions": The West is seeking a way to block Russia from circumventing sanctions.
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Russian Telegram channels are abuzz with controversy over the slowdown and blocking of Telegram in Russia.
Roskomnadzor explains the blocking by claiming Telegram is failing to comply with Russian law and that scammers are deceiving Russians.
I see this blocking as the Russian authorities abandoning the information war. Blocking Telegram won't reduce the number of scammers, and the information warfare will continue. Abandoning the fight means defeat.
Russian Telegram channels attribute the blocking to the widespread opinion that the so-called "Spirit of Anchorage" is dead. This refers to the agreement between Trump and Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, last year.
The contents of the agreement are not disclosed, but it is reported that its essence is that Russia will cease hostilities in Ukraine, keeping the territories it has conquered, and the US, in return, will lift sanctions against Russia and begin broad economic cooperation.
How Russia could have believed such a possibility, I don't know. But I see this as the same as the Minsk agreements—an attempt by the US to deceive Russia in order to buy time. Because in the six months since these agreements were reached, the US has failed to force Zelensky to accept them.
On the contrary, the US has increased pressure on Russia, imposed additional sanctions, seized Russian oil tankers, and continues to supply Ukraine with weapons, internet, and communications.
The US refused to extend the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty with Russia. This means they will increase the number of nuclear warheads and expand their deployment.
The US signed a strategic partnership agreement with Armenia and Azerbaijan, which means American military bases and nuclear weapons will be established there.
The US took control of Venezuela and issued an ultimatum to Cuba and Iran. The US will eventually issue a similar ultimatum to Russia: Russian disarmament in exchange for the lifting of sanctions.
But the Russian authorities still expect the US to fulfill the Anchorage agreements. It's time for the Russian authorities to acknowledge that they have been deceived again and act accordingly, both with regard to Ukraine and with regard to the US and NATO.
If the US attacks you, can Iran adequately defend itself? — RT’s Rick Sanchez
We are not an easy opponent. Despite our size, we struck Israel & a US base. Iran has its finger on the trigger, ready to respond to aggression — Ali Asghar Shafieian, Iranian president’s media adviser
Venezuela sends oil to Israel for first time in years after Maduro’s capture — Bloomberg
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Azerbaijan and the United States sign a Strategic Partnership Charter
JD Vance and Ilham Aliyev sign the document and present it to the audience.
RT News
The US is encircling Russia. Yesterday, Vance signed an agreement with Armenia, today with Azerbaijan. But Russia and Venezuela must not cooperate. Does the US want to take over the entire world? That's exactly it, and take over the Moon and Mars to boot. But to do this, they first need to bring Russia to its knees.
Key points from Sergey Lavrov's statements in an interview with NTV:
▪️The expiration of the New START Treaty should not be over-dramatized; the treaty has been inactive for the past three years;
▪️Russia will monitor US actions after the expiration of the New START Treaty, but Moscow will not take any steps toward escalation;
▪️The details being considered by the military during the Ukraine negotiations are multifaceted and significant; everything must be worked out down to the last detail;
▪️The "Mertz and Pistorius" in Europe are restless, officially declaring the need to be prepared for war with Russia;
▪️The US recognizes that the territorial issue between Russia and Ukraine must be resolved based on the realities that have developed, taking into account the will of the people;
▪️Trump has contacted all countries that buy oil and gas from Russia; he wants to dominate the global energy market;
▪️Europe's plan for Ukraine means no one will recognize anything, and Kyiv will receive a sharp increase in military aid;
▪️The Russian Foreign Minister called Trump's recognition of Russia's interests in non-expansion of NATO a huge step;
▪️The US makes no secret of its desire to resolve problems in Europe so it can focus on countering China.
✔ TASS
Russia is ready to resume dialogue with Germany, but without arrogant lectures and ultimatums, Ambassador to Berlin Sergei Nechayev stated in an interview with Rossiya 24.
However, for now, he stated, there are no preconditions for a serious revival of relations.
Vesti
Russia proposed a non-aggression pact with Europe, but the EU has not responded, said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
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Japan DENIES joining NATO’s PURL program for Ukraine
Tokyo clarifies it has not agreed to buy US-made equipment for Kiev, but will still back ‘Ukraine’s society and economy’ — Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters
Cover-up?
A Vedomosti source close to the negotiation process (between Russia and the US on Ukraine) says that Russia was prepared to make some territorial "compromises" in Alaska (Anchorage in August 2025) (but not on the status of Donbas), including on the size of Ukraine's armed forces. A prerequisite was the establishment of broader cooperation with the US, including economic cooperation.
"But for now, Washington is unwilling and unable to exert the necessary pressure on Kiev, and is also attempting to push Russia out of global energy markets and continues to use sanctions," which calls into question the relevance of the "spirit of Anchorage." According to the source, Moscow is still prepared to continue negotiations, but only if the situation on the ground is taken into account, as well as if the US takes more decisive action to pressure Ukraine and the European Union.
Russia's security guarantees must be a key element in reaching an agreement on Ukraine, says Deputy Foreign Minister.
European countries are still ignoring Moscow's proposal for mutual non-aggression guarantees. Because of this, the European Union cannot participate in the conflict resolution process in Ukraine, stated A. Grushko.
"Meanwhile, they (the Europeans) are persistently seeking a place at the negotiating table. But this position completely rules out not only constructive, but even any meaningful participation in the peace process. I'm not even talking about negotiations," he noted.
The Russian Army destroyed a Mi-24 attack helicopter belonging to the Kherson Air Brigade.
The crew of a Mi-24 helicopter from the 11th Army Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces was killed while carrying out a combat mission, the brigade said in a statement.
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Russian Telegram channels are laughing at the "Spirit of Anchorage." I don't see anything funny. I see that everything that's happening in the world is aimed against Russia, at its destruction. Literally everything. They're even trying to link Epstein to Russia. So, the escalation I mentioned is happening. This escalation isn't even being hidden by the West; it's obvious. What's Russia waiting for? And what's in store for Russia?
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Ghislaine Maxwell READY to 'CLEAR TRUMP'S NAME' in exchange for clemency — her lawyer
Will 'speak fully and honestly if granted clemency by President'
Source: CNN
Zelensky's only strategy is to make money selling Ukrainian lives — former US Army officer Stanislav Krapivnik
'Zelensky never planned on dying of old age in Ukraine
Parents live in Israel. Wife and kids in London'
'9th largest private landowner' in the US NOT sticking around