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2021-08-27 13:10:22 Open / Comment

2021-08-27 11:20:51 August is a black month for Russia
August 2021 will be the most stressful month for the Russian government in the last few years. And there are both internal and external reasons for that. The fact is that now Russia is experiencing not only serious internal, political and social upheavals, but also external ones.
The internal shocks include the coronavirus pandemic, which took thousands of Russian lives over the summer. These are indicative of mortality and morbidity, finally putting an end to the credibility of the Russian vaccine.

Also this year, record-breaking fires were recorded in the modern history of Russia. The interesting fact is that the country’s authorities did not seek to direct all forces and means to extinguish them. The pandemic and fires became the main internal factor that reduced public confidence in the government.
An external factor was a number of defeats in the geopolitical arena, primarily in Ukraine. Despite large-scale efforts, failed to disrupt the visit to Ukraine, on the 30th anniversary of independence, of Ecumenical Patriarch.

Russia, regardless of using unprecedented measures, failed to disrupt the Crimean Platform summit, which not only took place but also became the largest international event on the issue of the occupied peninsula organized in Ukraine.
In fact, many years of lobbying in the international community for the idea of recognizing Crimea as Russia’s territory have failed miserably. Russia not only spent a huge amount of money on the maintenance of the territory occupied in Ukraine, but also on the promotion of ideas to legitimize the occupation of the peninsula, which eventually turned out to have almost zero effect.
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2021-08-27 10:47:57 Yesterday a series of terrorist attacks in the Afghan capital Kabul killed more than 70 people and wounded more than 150. ISIS claimed responsibility.
Look at the face of Kremlin journalist Skabeyeva as she voiced this news live on air! She can barely stop herself from laughing Open / Comment

2021-08-27 10:47:41 The first photo is the original Reuters photo of Afghan refugees. The second is the same photo, but processed by the Kremlin media outlet, Russia Today.

When lies become a profession. Open / Comment

2021-08-26 16:06:11 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement

“On the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus joins with the Ukrainian people and diaspora in celebration. In 1991, the world watched as subjugation and fear gave way to liberty and hope – providing a beacon of light for nations and peoples still shrouded in darkness. The progress undertaken since then has led to a prosperity and stability that has uplifted the Ukrainian people, and charted a path toward a brighter future. While the shadow of malign influence seeks to reverse this trajectory, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving and strengthening Ukrainian security, and looks forward to celebrating Independence Day with all the generations to follow.” Open / Comment

2021-08-26 15:26:01 Kremlin says to study Taliban’s actions before deciding on recognition
Russia has yet to determine its position towards the Taliban and will see how they act toward the Afghan population and Russian diplomats, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesperson said on Thursday.
Moscow is interested in peace and stability in Afghanistan and will likely continue contacts with Washington on issues arising there, Dmitry Peskov told a briefing.
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2021-08-26 11:59:46 Five countries set up a fund
UK, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA are setting up a fund. Its goal will be to raise funds to mitigate Russia’s destabilizing influence in the southern and eastern regions of Ukraine.
The fund will be called “Partnership for a Strong Ukraine” and will begin its work in December 2021. The participating countries plan to raise up to £ 35 million from donors over three years.
Funding will focus on initiatives that help build the capacity of conflict-affected regions, such as providing technical advice to the authorities or granting investment grants that create economic opportunities and improve access to public services for residents of southern and eastern Ukraine.
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2021-08-26 11:57:56 The US State Department announced the need for sanctions against the Russian Federation for the Crimean Bridge
Russia must be punished with sanctions for the construction of the Crimean bridge and the expropriation of the property of Ukrainian citizens and companies in the occupied peninsula, and the “Crimean” package of sanctions must be in effect until the territorial integrity of Ukraine is restored. Such statements were made by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State and former Charge d’Affaires in Ukraine George Kent at the founding summit of the Crimean Platform in Kiev.
“Sanctions against Russia due to the annexation of Crimea should remain on Russia until Russia resumes the territorial integrity of Ukraine,” the American diplomat emphasized.
He clarified that not only the Russian state should be under sanctions pressure. But also companies and citizens who support the occupation by developing business in Crimea and traveling to the occupied peninsula.
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2021-08-26 11:22:10 Putin accused of bribing electorate to save ruling party

Russian President Vladimir Putin was in a generous and agreeable mood when he attended a congress of the ruling but reeling United Russia party just weeks ahead of nationwide legislative elections.
After he and party leaders considered a range of proposals on ways the pro-Kremlin party could move forward, Putin gave his stamp of approval to some new programs and sweetened others with federal funds.
“A pension increase of 1,000 rubles ($13.50) is not enough,” he told delegates at the August 22 event in Moscow. “I propose additionally paying pensioners this year a one-time payment of 10,000 rubles ($135).”
It would only be fair, Putin added, to also give all military personnel and cadets, as well as law-enforcement officers, a one-off payment of 15,000 rubles ($200).
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