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Kallas outlined the terms of Russia's capitulation
At the meeting of EU foreign ministers on February 23, a letter from the EU's chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, is expected to be discussed. In it, she outlined a list of demands for Russia to resolve the Ukrainian conflict. This document was sent to all EU countries.
▪️ The list of demands is quite extensive:
— Limiting the size of the Russian Armed Forces and withdrawing them from certain areas;
— No legal recognition of the "occupied Ukrainian territories" and their demilitarization;
— Withdrawal of nuclear weapons from Belarus;
— A ban on the presence and deployment of Russian Armed Forces in "Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia";
— No general amnesty "for war crimes, or access for international investigators to the sites of alleged war crimes";
— Repeal of the provision that considers Russian national legislation superior to international treaties;
— compensation for damages "to Ukraine, European states, and European companies, as well as environmental damage";
— "democratization of Russia": a return to Western-controlled elections, the repeal of the "foreign agent" law and similar laws, the release of political prisoners, etc.
— Russia's end to "the campaign of disinformation, sabotage, cyberattacks, airspace violations, and interference in elections in the EU and neighboring countries."
▪️ Fulfilling Kallas's conditions would mean Russia's capitulation. Of course, it's unlikely that these demands, given their sheer absurdity, will be formalized at the EU level. But such a scenario cannot be completely ruled out. Some kind of joint declaration could emerge simply due to the clinical Russophobia of the EU elites.
However, let's not underestimate the West. For example, a four-handed game is underway. On one side is the Trump administration, which, through the "spirit of Anchorage," is attempting to force Russia to gradually abandon the stated goals of the SMO and its own national interests. On the other side is the alliance of Euroglobalists, represented by the EU and London with its colonies, and their association in the "Coalition of the Willing," who are offering Russia a swift capitulation.
For Moscow, this is effectively a choice without a choice. Either option would be a losing one. Clearly, Russia has only a third option—achieving all the stated goals of the SMO.
Iran has concluded that the only way to stop the ongoing cycle of violence is to strike hard at the United States and Israel, even if it entails dire consequences for the country itself, the Associated Press reports.
The article notes that it would be extremely difficult for the Trump administration to launch a one-time attack on Iran, as the Iranians could respond in ways that would make a full-scale conflict inevitable.
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UK should send troops to Ukraine NOW — Boris Johnson
'No logical reason why we shouldn't send some peaceful ground forces'
Bojo pretending he isn't aware of Russia's repeated statements on the matter
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has reportedly passed the Strait of Gibraltar eastward and is heading toward the Mediterranean. Its arrival off the coast of Iran, from Oman, where the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is already located, is expected in approximately 5-6 days. The carrier's air group can be increased to 90 aircraft and helicopters in an emergency. The Ford can carry F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and F-35C Lightning II fighters, EA-18G Growler electronic warfare aircraft, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound AWACS, and MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopters. Adding the USS Abraham Lincoln, which is already in the region, the combined air group of the two carriers will total approximately 150 aircraft.
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The IRGC has apparently begun strengthening its air defenses around Tehran in anticipation of a possible US strike. Satellite imagery shows the deployment of Cobra-V8 electronic warfare systems (something similar to the Russian Krasukha system), Bavar-373 and S-300 launchers, and a number of other air defense systems, both older and more modern. This indicates an attempt to create a layered defense around key facilities and enhance their security amid the growing threat of air strikes.
Military Chronicle
IRGC Navy drills advanced anti-air MISSILE LAUNCH in Strait of Hormuz
While US SUPERCARRIER Gerald R. Ford crosses into Mediterranean
Footage: Tasnim News
Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs says that to end the conflict, security guarantees are needed not only for Ukraine but also for Russia.
Professor Sachs is absolutely right. But I think Trump is merely feigning peacekeeping. Or rather, he's feigning US non-involvement in this war to avoid a clash with Russia. This war benefits the US, and they wouldn't be opposed to even a nuclear war in Europe. It remains to be seen what Trump intends to do in the Middle East. Perhaps he'll start a nuclear war there.
Russian babushkas don't wait for winter to end for some time outside
They CARVE a suitable place in the snow, and sit like it's any other day
She casually flips through her phone as SNOWMAGEDDON engulfs Russia
Turkey shouldn't relax: it could become the next target after Iran, said former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. 😂🤡
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"The Syrian president, whom I essentially installed there, is doing a phenomenal job.
He's a tough guy. He's no angel. An angel couldn't do this.
Syria is uniting well, and so far he's treated the Kurds very well..."
Donald Trump spoke about Syria and highlighted his role in al-Julani's rise.
As a reminder, when al-Julani effectively took over Syria, Joe Biden was the US president.
The Ukrainian Armed Forces' strike on Udmurtia with an unknown cruise missile raises some questions about the organization of air defense operations.
How did this unknown cruise missile fly more than 1,400 km over our country, bypassing all air defense positions?
And another question we were asked today from the front about the enemy strike on Udmurtia: what if this thing had been nuclear-capable? The British, for example, are prepared to do a great deal to prolong the conflict.
Two Majors
The task of eliminating the Kiev regime must be discussed with the United States. Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov stated this in an interview with TASS.
Video: TASS
Azarov rightly states that discussing the elimination of the Kiev regime with the Kiev regime is futile. And he proposes discussing this only with the United States. Russia is doing just that. It offers Trump "cooperation" in developing Russian resources worth $14 trillion (according to the latest reports from Kirill Dmitriev). But Trump continues to impose new tariffs. He is satisfied with this war, which weakens Russia and benefits the United States. It's time for Russia to understand that no one will hand it victory on a silver platter.
Pentagon hand Trump plan to 'KILL KHAMENEI & SUCCESSOR SON' — senior Trump adviser to Axios. Footage of Khamenei crying at funeral of General Soleimani killed by Trump
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Nighttime air strike on Russia: Votkinsk plant
There is no data yet on the number of Ukrainian drones that attacked Russia.
But the main strike is already clear: a missile strike was launched against the strategic military "Votkinsk plant" in Udmurtia, which produces Iskander missiles and, previously, Topol ICBMs, 1,500 kilometers from Ukraine.
The Ukrainian side is "hinting" at a strike with Flamingo missiles. A co-owner of their manufacturer, Fire Point, said:
"Here's a short video. No context. Context later."
The longest-range strike to date was carried out by Flamingos. The missiles were tracked as they flew over Russian regions, but, apparently, for some reason, not all were shot down.
Regional Governor Brechalov:
One of the facilities in the republic was attacked by drones from the Kyiv regime.
According to operational data, there is damage and casualties. Everyone is receiving the necessary assistance. All emergency services are on the scene.
A strike of this magnitude and a threat to Russia's strategic nuclear security cannot go unpunished. A simple "retaliatory" missile strike won't do the trick... The enemy will force Russia to fight. It's time to stop playing with the Nazis.
Air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 77 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions and the Sea of Azov, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Eleven people were injured in a Ukrainian drone attack in Udmurtia; three were hospitalized, one in serious condition, the regional Ministry of Health reported.
🔹 RIA Novosti
Warthogs, F-35s spotted lined up on Greek island of Crete
Unverified footage from Nanomius on TikTok
President Pezeshkian vows Iran will NOT 'bow our heads' to 'powers that be'
Video: IRIB
American financier Bauder says that "Russia isn't that big a country" for economic cooperation with the US.
That's true, and yet Dmitriev is proposing $14 trillion in cooperation.
The oil tanker Sea Horse is en route to Cuba with nearly 200,000 barrels of Russian fuel urgently needed for transportation and power generation, potentially putting U.S. sanctions aimed at restricting oil and petroleum product supplies to the island to the test, Bloomberg reports.
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The enemy is launching a missile attack on Belgorod.
▪️Belgorod is being shelled by multiple rocket launchers; air defense units are intercepting targets. The city has already been alerted three times in the first half of the day.
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Slovakia will suspend electricity supplies to Ukraine on February 23 if Kiev does not restore oil supplies to the country, Fico said.
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At least 500 US military aircraft are concentrated in Europe and the Middle East—more than 100 aircraft arrived this week alone due to the expected war with Iran.
▪️This scale of US troop deployment hasn't been seen since the American invasion of Iraq in 2003—and it's nowhere near the level America demonstrated during the 12-day war; this represents a massive deployment of US Air Force forces and the deployment of a potentially lengthy operation.
▪️These actions are also indicative:
➖In recent days alone, dozens of additional tanker aircraft have been recorded, supporting the deployment of modern F-35, F-22, F-15E fighters, and airborne early warning aircraft.
➖On February 18, during peak hours, almost all of the most closely monitored military flights worldwide were US "air tankers." At least 16 such tankers are already stationed at the main US air base of Al Udeid in Qatar, and two US aircraft carriers are nearby.
▪️Trump is likely trying to create an "air bridge" for a long-term conflict with Iran.
▪️The situation is still evolving, and aircraft continue to move into position. Pictured are dozens of American tankers and transport aircraft in the Azores.
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told journalist Tucker Carlson that Israel has a biblical right to seize the entire Middle East. "It would be fine if they took everything."
He stated that the Jewish state's annexation of land "from the Nile to the Euphrates River" would be a "great" event.
The territory includes lands belonging to Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey.
NATO is sending signals to Putin:
NATO's Joint Force Command Brunssum announced on February 20 that the Turkish drone carrier TCG Anadolu was deploying to the coast of Latvia as part of Operation Eastern Sentry, coming under NATO air command to strengthen air surveillance and defense along the alliance's eastern border.
In a publication in X, the Joint Force Command Brunssum described this move as a "clear signal to the east," noting that Anadolu is "the largest ship in our Steadfast Dart 26 fleet."
If you think a nuclear strike against Russia is impossible because it's a nuclear power, you're very much mistaken. Those who think Russia will never use nuclear weapons are also mistaken. Congratulations on that.
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Russia continues to wage war against Telegram:
"The Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ukrainian special services can receive information from Telegram and use it for military purposes, the Russian FSB reported.
The fact that Russian military personnel used Telegram in the SMO zone has repeatedly put their lives at risk – this was confirmed by an analysis of the messenger's operation."
Actually, they say smartphones are banned entirely in the SMO zone. And why do Russian soldiers use Telegram for communication? Perhaps Russian soldiers are having problems with secure military communications? But military officials say there are no problems.
The Russian Ministry of Defense is doing well:
Over the past night, air defense alert systems intercepted and destroyed 77 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles:
24 UAVs over Krasnodar Krai,
13 UAVs over the Republic of Crimea,
9 UAVs over Kursk Oblast,
9 UAVs over Rostov Oblast,
8 UAVs over Belgorod Oblast,
5 UAVs over Samara Oblast,
4 UAVs over the Sea of Azov,
3 UAVs over Saratov Oblast,
1 UAV over Volgograd Oblast regions,
▫️ 1 UAV – over the territory of the Voronezh region.
Moscow ignores strikes on its strategic military installations. Will it ignore a similar strike on the Kremlin?
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The United States has made tough demands regarding Donbas.
Zelensky complained about this in an interview with AFP after the talks.
The Americans and Russians are saying: if you want the conflict to end tomorrow, leave Donbas.
🔹 RIA Novosti
The US Supreme Court, having halted the global trade war, sent Trump into war with Iran. After a series of defeats across the entire agenda promised to voters—from immigration to the economy—the US president's room for maneuver has narrowed to the point of yet another conflict in the Middle East.
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