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In Russia, the population continues to withdraw money from banks, yesterday -22.2 billion rubles

July: -226 billion
1-14 August: -213 billion rubles
August 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
After spending years covering the war you think there is not a lot that can shock you. And then you see this.

What is the world is going on?
July 17, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Breaking: U.S. informed Switzerland its delivery of 5 Patriot systems will be delayed to prioritize faster shipments to Ukraine.
July 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I understand it may have been a bit hard to belive when The Concis raised alarm over potential protocol breach by the Pentagon on July 4th.

But the evidence keeps tumbling. It was the German Chancellor who told Trump about the Ukraine aid pause.
July 17, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Financial Times: Donald Trump has privately encouraged Ukraine to step up deep strikes on Russian territory, even asking Volodymyr Zelenskyy whether he could strike Moscow if the US provided long-range weapons, according to people briefed on the discussions
July 15, 2025 at 3:47 PM
If Trump follows the Iran script, we can expect a calibrated escalation from here. I have no idea who Trump is listening to for military advice. But the odds are extremely high that, if he is listening at all, it’s to the same person he listened to during the Iran-Israel war
July 15, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Finally. Finally.

Europe begins missile production.

France: The production of SCALP missiles to equip our forces will resume this year, 15 years after our last order
July 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
He is not joking. I can’t find the note where I said this day will come (couple of months ago). And here it is, in full view.
July 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In an interview with the Hungarian outlet Magyar Nemzet, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that Russia and Hungary share a “common problem”

Yes. It is called democracy. It is also known as freedom.
July 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The blowback against the colby guy from the GOP.

Gop Rep Don Bacon: “Putin is mocking both you and America, Mr. President. Your policy toward Russia is not working. While we negotiate, Putin is bombing Ukrainian cities. Just look at Kyiv today.
July 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The colby guy wants to become famous.. So let us make this guy famous.

If you are a MAGA supporter, hear this.
July 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Looks like the Ukraine weapons freeze was orchestrated by this colby guy.

Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby wants to be the new Jake Sullivan.
July 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Thank you, Chancellor Merz.

Germany to begin mass inspections of shadow Russian tankers in the Baltic Sea.

www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/newsroom/...
German Government increases vigilance in the Baltic Sea
Germany launches a further measure to tackle the shadow fleet Since 1 July 2025, German authorities have been questioning passing tankers about their insurance cover against oil pollution damage. Th...
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
July 2, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Can we send this to the idiots in the Pentagon who keep talking to themselves and keep thinking that they can save Putin.
substack.com/profile/1495...
Shankar Narayan on Substack
Can we send this to the idiots in the Pentagon who keep talking to themselves and keep thinking that they can save Putin.
substack.com
July 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Ok. The old hand plays is first card. Good. Very good.

House Gop Leaders McCaul and Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling for the Return of Abducted Ukrainian Children.

Senator Grassley supports this.
July 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
It turns out the Western media isn’t just addicted to doomscrolling negativity — they’re also hooked on narratives of defeat. They flock to winners and heap ridicule on the side they assume is about to lose.

shankarnarayan.substack.com/p/200000-tro...
200,000 Troops, Zero Breakthrough: Inside the Summer Stalemate
Storm Shadows and Gripens: Ukraine’s Offense Is Going Airborne
shankarnarayan.substack.com
July 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
First they sent tanks to Ukraine, even as the U.S. tried to steer them off course. Then they teamed up with Europe and Canada to blacklist Russian oil tankers. And now? They’re sending an AWACS to Poland.
June 27, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“The activity of Russian oil tankers has significantly decreased—by nearly half. Due to imposed sanctions, 343 tankers that had been transporting Russian oil while bypassing restrictions are now facing serious difficulties.
June 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that the Russian advance in the border areas of Sumy region has been halted:

“The line of combat contact has been stabilized. Our units are conducting active defense and liberating Ukrainian land.”
June 26, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I know Rutte has taken a lot of flak for his interactions with Donald Trump — but set that aside for a moment. The Netherlands will never forget what Putin did to Flight MH17. I used to worry they might let it go.
June 26, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Chancellor Merz:

“A lasting peace for Ukraine requires the willingness of all sides. With this new wave of attacks, Russia has made it clear that it lacks this willingness. Putin only understands the language of strength. Therefore, peacemaking also means speaking this language.”
June 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Russian propagandist Solovyev: "How many Oreshnik missiles are needed for Kyiv? It doesn't need to be bombarded. It needs to be destroyed. And then rebuilt. North Korean workers will do a great job."
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
What in the world!!!!!!!!!!!!

Netherlands Signs Contract with Ukrainian Companies to manufacture 600,000 Drones. Yes, you are reading that right.
June 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Putin is going to hate this and that means it is great for the entire world.

Kaja Kallas confirms that EU has the funds to buy the pledged artillery for Ukraine. They are pushing for more:
June 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Chancellor Merz: "There is no reason to criticize what Israel has begun one week ago and no reason to criticize what America has done last weekend." www.theconcis.com/p/the-strike...
The Strike That Changed Everything
A surgical blow to Iran’s nuclear program—and the one thing America usually gets wrong suddenly done right.
www.theconcis.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:12 PM