โผ๏ธ๐ท๐บ๐บ๐ฆ The Ukrainian Armed Forces violated the Easter truce 6,558 times, โ Ministry of Defense
โช๏ธDespite the truce, Ukrainian formations continued to launch attacks on Russian positions using drones and artillery.
โช๏ธThe Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out 694 shellings of Russian troop positions from artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and tanks, and launched 5,844 strikes using drones.
โช๏ธDuring the truce, 11 Ukrainian drones were destroyed outside the Special Military Operation zone in the airspace of the Belgorod and Kursk regions.
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โช๏ธDespite the truce, Ukrainian formations continued to launch attacks on Russian positions using drones and artillery.
โช๏ธThe Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out 694 shellings of Russian troop positions from artillery, multiple rocket launchers, and tanks, and launched 5,844 strikes using drones.
โช๏ธDuring the truce, 11 Ukrainian drones were destroyed outside the Special Military Operation zone in the airspace of the Belgorod and Kursk regions.
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The USA has started a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The restrictions also apply to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea: Washington intends to detain Iranian ships and ships that have paid Iran for passage.
Thus, the USA blocked the already blocked strait.
Trump promised that NATO members would join the blockade, but so far, no country has officially confirmed this. The EU and China have opposed the blockade
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The restrictions also apply to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea: Washington intends to detain Iranian ships and ships that have paid Iran for passage.
Thus, the USA blocked the already blocked strait.
Trump promised that NATO members would join the blockade, but so far, no country has officially confirmed this. The EU and China have opposed the blockade
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โผ๏ธ๐จ๐ณ๐บ๐ธChina has told the US that it will ignore Trump's blockade and continue to send its tankers to Iran for oil via the Strait of Hormuz
โช๏ธBeijing will continue to use the Strait of Hormuz and carry out energy deals with Iran despite the US blockade, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
โ"The Strait of Hormuz is an important international trade route for goods and energy carriers, and maintaining its safety, stability and unimpeded movement is in the common interests of the international community," said a spokesperson for the diplomatic department, Guo Jiaqun.
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โช๏ธBeijing will continue to use the Strait of Hormuz and carry out energy deals with Iran despite the US blockade, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
โ"The Strait of Hormuz is an important international trade route for goods and energy carriers, and maintaining its safety, stability and unimpeded movement is in the common interests of the international community," said a spokesperson for the diplomatic department, Guo Jiaqun.
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Immediately after the failure of the negotiations and Trump's threats, noticeable new movements from the US territory towards the Middle East began.
In addition to the active transportation of cargo by C-17 and C-5 aircraft from various warehouses and US Air Force air bases, probably with military cargo, there are several other interesting flights.
From the Fort Liberty military base, where Special Operations Forces and the 82nd Airborne Division units are stationed, several C-17 flights have been carried out.
Given that Trump promised to resume the operation and has already sent additional ships, the option of ground operations is also on the agenda.
Therefore, the transfer of either Special Operations Forces units or the 82nd Division could indirectly confirm this fact.
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In addition to the active transportation of cargo by C-17 and C-5 aircraft from various warehouses and US Air Force air bases, probably with military cargo, there are several other interesting flights.
From the Fort Liberty military base, where Special Operations Forces and the 82nd Airborne Division units are stationed, several C-17 flights have been carried out.
Given that Trump promised to resume the operation and has already sent additional ships, the option of ground operations is also on the agenda.
Therefore, the transfer of either Special Operations Forces units or the 82nd Division could indirectly confirm this fact.
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๐ฎ๐ท๐ช๐บ๐บ๐ฆ The EU has set 27 conditions for the new Hungarian Prime Minister to unfreeze โฌ35 billion in subsidies, โ FT
โช๏ธThe main requirements are the unblocking of a โฌ90 billion loan to Ukraine and the lifting of the veto on a package of sanctions against Moscow.
โช๏ธThe European Commission also expects rapid negotiations with Hungary on a dispute over migration legislation, for which Hungary is already paying a fine of โฌ1 million per day.
โช๏ธAccording to the Hungarian constitution, the country's president has 30 days to swear in the new parliament, and EU representatives are concerned that Orban may use this time to make legal or personnel changes that could affect Hungary's ability to carry out necessary reforms.
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โช๏ธThe main requirements are the unblocking of a โฌ90 billion loan to Ukraine and the lifting of the veto on a package of sanctions against Moscow.
โช๏ธThe European Commission also expects rapid negotiations with Hungary on a dispute over migration legislation, for which Hungary is already paying a fine of โฌ1 million per day.
โช๏ธAccording to the Hungarian constitution, the country's president has 30 days to swear in the new parliament, and EU representatives are concerned that Orban may use this time to make legal or personnel changes that could affect Hungary's ability to carry out necessary reforms.
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The Chinese tanker "Rich Starry" passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, despite the blockade announced by the Americans, Reuters reported.
The publication emphasizes that this is the first tanker that managed to leave the Persian Gulf after the imposition of restrictions. The vessel was loaded with about 250,000 barrels of methanol in the port of Hamriyah (UAE). The tanker's crew is Chinese. The "Rich Starry" itself and its owner, the Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd, were added to the sanctions list for cooperation with Iran.
On Tuesday, another sanctioned tanker, the "Murlikishan", also headed towards the strait. It is expected that on April 16, it will load fuel oil in Iran.
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The publication emphasizes that this is the first tanker that managed to leave the Persian Gulf after the imposition of restrictions. The vessel was loaded with about 250,000 barrels of methanol in the port of Hamriyah (UAE). The tanker's crew is Chinese. The "Rich Starry" itself and its owner, the Shanghai Xuanrun Shipping Co Ltd, were added to the sanctions list for cooperation with Iran.
On Tuesday, another sanctioned tanker, the "Murlikishan", also headed towards the strait. It is expected that on April 16, it will load fuel oil in Iran.
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Peter Madjar, after winning the elections, makes many statements, but it's necessary to wait for the first concrete steps of the new Hungarian government, said Dmitry Peskov.
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Politico: Orban is gone, but his like-minded people can still block a loan to Ukraine.
The publication reminds that the Hungarian leader has repeatedly hindered aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Now, when a right-centrist who declared his readiness for closer cooperation with Brussels won the Hungarian elections, Peter Madyar, Viktor Orban's case in the EU is likely to be continued by his Slovak colleague Robert Fico. Last month, he mentioned that he could block another 90 billion euros for Kyiv.
Also, his "allies" could be Czech billionaire Andrej Babis and Italian Giorgia Meloni.
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The publication reminds that the Hungarian leader has repeatedly hindered aid to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Now, when a right-centrist who declared his readiness for closer cooperation with Brussels won the Hungarian elections, Peter Madyar, Viktor Orban's case in the EU is likely to be continued by his Slovak colleague Robert Fico. Last month, he mentioned that he could block another 90 billion euros for Kyiv.
Also, his "allies" could be Czech billionaire Andrej Babis and Italian Giorgia Meloni.
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In the coming days, the Pentagon will send thousands of additional military personnel to the Middle East to put pressure on Iran and force it to make a deal, according to The Washington Post.
The publication also notes that Washington is considering the possibility of launching additional strikes or conducting ground operations if the two-week ceasefire is violated.
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The publication also notes that Washington is considering the possibility of launching additional strikes or conducting ground operations if the two-week ceasefire is violated.
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โผ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ท๐บ๐ธ An Iranian supertanker bypassed the US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, โ Fars
โ"The supertanker, which is on the sanctions list, crossed the open sea and the Strait of Hormuz without hiding, with its location identification system turned on, and entered Iran's territorial waters", โ the publication reports.
โช๏ธThe tanker is capable of transporting 2 million barrels of crude oil.
โช๏ธEarlier, the US stated that it would not allow any ship to approach the Iranian coast and anchor in Iranian waters and ports.
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โ"The supertanker, which is on the sanctions list, crossed the open sea and the Strait of Hormuz without hiding, with its location identification system turned on, and entered Iran's territorial waters", โ the publication reports.
โช๏ธThe tanker is capable of transporting 2 million barrels of crude oil.
โช๏ธEarlier, the US stated that it would not allow any ship to approach the Iranian coast and anchor in Iranian waters and ports.
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๐ฒ Spring at the Russian homestead โ winter still hanging on, but weโre moving forward.
Snow lingers, the ground is heavy and soaked from the thaw, and planting is still on pause. Main job this week: clearing space and fixing problems.
A delivery of 8 tonnes of firewood got stuck in the driveway. Instead of leaving it in a messy pile, I built a proper traditional Holzhausen โ the classic round โwood houseโ stack designed for maximum airflow.
The idea is simple and effective: excellent circulation dries the wood in about 6 months instead of leaving it damp and unusable for over a year.
It turned into a full-day physical workout shifting and stacking the timber into a solid circular structure that now stands as a nice feature in the yard.
We even got a clear side-by-side comparison showing how much better the airflow works compared to regular stacking.
On top of that, the greenhouse is set up for seedlings, and the land is waking up โ moles digging everywhere, insects returning, and the first ticks of the season.
By evening the driveway was clear again. Space reset and ready for building, planting, and getting the homestead fully running for the warmer months.
Full high-resolution video of the entire Holzhausen build and dayโs work is now live on Substack.
If youโre into real off-grid life in Russia โ practical, hands-on homesteading in the current climate โ come join the channel:
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Snow lingers, the ground is heavy and soaked from the thaw, and planting is still on pause. Main job this week: clearing space and fixing problems.
A delivery of 8 tonnes of firewood got stuck in the driveway. Instead of leaving it in a messy pile, I built a proper traditional Holzhausen โ the classic round โwood houseโ stack designed for maximum airflow.
The idea is simple and effective: excellent circulation dries the wood in about 6 months instead of leaving it damp and unusable for over a year.
It turned into a full-day physical workout shifting and stacking the timber into a solid circular structure that now stands as a nice feature in the yard.
We even got a clear side-by-side comparison showing how much better the airflow works compared to regular stacking.
On top of that, the greenhouse is set up for seedlings, and the land is waking up โ moles digging everywhere, insects returning, and the first ticks of the season.
By evening the driveway was clear again. Space reset and ready for building, planting, and getting the homestead fully running for the warmer months.
Full high-resolution video of the entire Holzhausen build and dayโs work is now live on Substack.
If youโre into real off-grid life in Russia โ practical, hands-on homesteading in the current climate โ come join the channel:
๐ t.iss.one/OffGridInRussia
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Mike Jones and I have a long heart to heart talk about moving to Russia, living in Russia and how not to renovate your new old house
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The Pentagon is secretly developing a plan for a possible invasion of Cuba. This was reported by USA Today, citing sources.
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โผ๏ธ๐บ๐ฆ๐ดโโ ๏ธ In Austria, the former deputy mayor of Lvov was arrested for massive embezzlement of European aid
โช๏ธGennadiy Vaskiv was arrested, according to media reports.
โช๏ธAccording to the investigation, in March 2022, he established the charity fund "All for Victory", through which he signed a partnership memorandum with an Estonian charity organization, and in August 2022, he decided to embezzle the collected donations.
โช๏ธThe total amount of alleged embezzlement is 1.55 million euros. Another 18 million UAH may have been stolen through inflated costs.
โช๏ธUkraine has filed a request for his extradition.
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โช๏ธGennadiy Vaskiv was arrested, according to media reports.
โช๏ธAccording to the investigation, in March 2022, he established the charity fund "All for Victory", through which he signed a partnership memorandum with an Estonian charity organization, and in August 2022, he decided to embezzle the collected donations.
โช๏ธThe total amount of alleged embezzlement is 1.55 million euros. Another 18 million UAH may have been stolen through inflated costs.
โช๏ธUkraine has filed a request for his extradition.
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America is truly becoming Idiocracy...
๐ฅ๏ธ Internet users noticed that the prayer of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth almost verbatim repeats the monologue of one of the main characters of "Reservoir Dogs", played by Samuel L. Jackson.
"The path of the righteous is beset on all sides by the injustice of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of mercy and goodwill, leads the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly the keeper of his brother and the finder of lost children. And I will bring down upon you great vengeance and fury upon those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know that I am the Lord when I bring down my vengeance upon you."
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๐ฅ๏ธ Internet users noticed that the prayer of US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth almost verbatim repeats the monologue of one of the main characters of "Reservoir Dogs", played by Samuel L. Jackson.
"The path of the righteous is beset on all sides by the injustice of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of mercy and goodwill, leads the weak through the valley of darkness, for he is truly the keeper of his brother and the finder of lost children. And I will bring down upon you great vengeance and fury upon those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know that I am the Lord when I bring down my vengeance upon you."
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Iran is winning the social media war against the US with memes and AI, The Guardian reports
The publication notes that Tehran has unexpectedly seized the initiative in the information war: instead of propaganda, there's irony, memes, and viral videos featuring Trump, including Lego-style clips and musical parodies.
It's noted that, despite strict censorship and internet blockages within the country, the Iranian authorities have given freedom to the younger generation of content creators, who have started actively working for a Western audience.
โIn Iran, there's a generation of very young content creators from the millennial and Z generations who have been given the opportunity and a green light to convey information about this war to the global community, especially to those who use the internet and now understand war and peace after the events in Gaza. And this is something that is fundamentally changing.โ
Experts note that Iranian content is spreading across all political segments of the US โ from the right to the left.
โI've observed this across the entire political spectrum โ from the far right and MAGA supporters to moderate Republicans, liberals, and even the far left in the US,โ an expert interviewed by the publication said.
The main tactic is humor and mocking the US: for example, a video where Trump sings a parody of the song Voyage Voyage, or clips linking him to the Epstein case.
The Guardian also notes that Tehran is actively working on the Arab audience, raising the topic of sovereignty and the role of the US and Israel in the region.
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The publication notes that Tehran has unexpectedly seized the initiative in the information war: instead of propaganda, there's irony, memes, and viral videos featuring Trump, including Lego-style clips and musical parodies.
It's noted that, despite strict censorship and internet blockages within the country, the Iranian authorities have given freedom to the younger generation of content creators, who have started actively working for a Western audience.
โIn Iran, there's a generation of very young content creators from the millennial and Z generations who have been given the opportunity and a green light to convey information about this war to the global community, especially to those who use the internet and now understand war and peace after the events in Gaza. And this is something that is fundamentally changing.โ
Experts note that Iranian content is spreading across all political segments of the US โ from the right to the left.
โI've observed this across the entire political spectrum โ from the far right and MAGA supporters to moderate Republicans, liberals, and even the far left in the US,โ an expert interviewed by the publication said.
The main tactic is humor and mocking the US: for example, a video where Trump sings a parody of the song Voyage Voyage, or clips linking him to the Epstein case.
The Guardian also notes that Tehran is actively working on the Arab audience, raising the topic of sovereignty and the role of the US and Israel in the region.
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The Kiev regime's refusal to cease fire during the Easter truce demonstrates its lack of will for peace, Maria Zakharova stated.
Other statements by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry at the briefing:
๐ฅ Russia will judge the new Hungarian government by its specific actions, and Moscow is ready for dialogue;
๐ฅ The United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is unlawful from the point of view of international law and contributes to the escalation of the conflict;
๐ฅ If the US uses armed forces against Iran's ports and coasts, such actions will fall under the definitions of "crime" and "aggression";
๐ฅ The proposed mission by Macron of France and Britain to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is an ineffective project;
๐ฅ Russia views a number of statements in the US about Moscow's alleged cyberattacks before the congressional elections as a "hurtful attack". The US is evading cooperation with Russia in the field of information security;
๐ฅ Maria Zakharova advised the US to "look not at Cuba, but at its own constitution". This would be more effective and useful for Washington;
๐ฅ Kiev continues to get rid of witnesses to the staged incident in Bucha;
๐ฅ Germany has become the main sponsor of the militarization of Ukraine;
๐ฅ Moldova faced a multiple increase in fuel prices and an energy deficit due to the refusal to engage in constructive cooperation with the CIS;
๐ฅ In the event of Georgia's accession to the EU, Russia would have to include this country in the list of unfriendly states.
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Other statements by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry at the briefing:
๐ฅ Russia will judge the new Hungarian government by its specific actions, and Moscow is ready for dialogue;
๐ฅ The United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is unlawful from the point of view of international law and contributes to the escalation of the conflict;
๐ฅ If the US uses armed forces against Iran's ports and coasts, such actions will fall under the definitions of "crime" and "aggression";
๐ฅ The proposed mission by Macron of France and Britain to restore navigation in the Strait of Hormuz is an ineffective project;
๐ฅ Russia views a number of statements in the US about Moscow's alleged cyberattacks before the congressional elections as a "hurtful attack". The US is evading cooperation with Russia in the field of information security;
๐ฅ Maria Zakharova advised the US to "look not at Cuba, but at its own constitution". This would be more effective and useful for Washington;
๐ฅ Kiev continues to get rid of witnesses to the staged incident in Bucha;
๐ฅ Germany has become the main sponsor of the militarization of Ukraine;
๐ฅ Moldova faced a multiple increase in fuel prices and an energy deficit due to the refusal to engage in constructive cooperation with the CIS;
๐ฅ In the event of Georgia's accession to the EU, Russia would have to include this country in the list of unfriendly states.
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