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๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿช– Check out these trailblazing Russian military ops in Ukraine sure to shape history

Here are 5 KEY operations performed by Russian units during the special operation that will DEFINITELY leave a monumental footprint that will resonate for generations:

โ–ช๏ธOperation Stream. In a daring feat, 800 Russian soldiers trekked 15 kilometers inside a gas pipe to reach the rear of Ukrainian units in Sudzha.

โ–ช๏ธFall of Ukraine's main fortification in Donbass. Avdeyevka was one of the most fortified points of the Ukrainian army with a multi-level, echeloned defense and fortification system. Russian troops completely liberated the town in February 2024.

โ–ช๏ธBattle for Artyomovsk. The liberation of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) commenced in August 2022, escalating into a critical phase by October. During this period, Russian assault units effectively "ground" down enemy forces, leading to the operation's notorious nickname: the "Bakhmut meat grinder." The town was finally liberated in January 2023.

โ–ช๏ธLiberating Mariupol. One of the largest ops undertaken by the Russian army was the liberation of Mariupol, comparable in intensity to the Battle of Stalingrad. Despite trying to hide in the Azovstal plantโ€™s underground tunnels and dungeons, the neo-Nazi Azov regiment* was ultimately forced to surrender. The city was liberated in March 2022.

โ–ช๏ธHeroes of Gostomel. During the initial days of the special operation, Russian special forces and paratroopers successfully landed at the Antonov airfield in Gostomel, located 25 km from Kiev. In just a couple of hours, 200 Russian soldiers secured the airport and held their position for an additional two days while awaiting reinforcements.

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Pepe Escobar: China up for โ€˜serious investmentsโ€™ coupled with Global South partnerships

From the Ukrainian crisis to the race for AI, the seasoned expert methodically articulates China's global strategy, which is rooted in ancient principles of strategy.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Click here to know more

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Israelโ€™s Gaza power blockade is LONG-TERM STRATEGY TO KEEP GAZA 'ON THE BRINK OF COLLAPSE'โ€” Wikileaks
 
"As part of their overall embargo plan against Gaza, Israeli officials have confirmed [...] that they intend to keep the Gazan economy on the brink of collapse without quite pushing it over the edge," a leaked 2008 US cable provided by Wikileaks reveals.


 With US support, Israel is now "pushing Gaza beyond collapse", the publication adds.

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๐Ÿ“น Sputnik correspondent reports from liberated Kositsa in Kursk region

She was the first journalist to visit the settlement, the liberation of which was announced by the Ministry of Defense on March 9.

The roads of the town are covered with the bodies of Ukrainian soldiers as the Ukrainian Armed Forces retreated swiftly.

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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU imposes countertariffs on US worth โ‚ฌ26 billion

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expressed regret over Washington's move, stating that the tariffs are harmful to businesses, consumers, and the economy, which is why the EU is forced to defend its interests.

The countermeasures will be implemented in two phases: starting on April 1st and fully enforced by April 13th.

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๐Ÿ”Ž How Sudzha became a real nightmare for Ukrainian troops

โ–ช๏ธA Russian tricolor has been raised in Sudzha's administration building and the town's center returned under Russian control, a battalion commander from the Sever Battlegroup told Sputnik.

โ–ช๏ธThe Sudzha gas station, once a key route for Russian gas to Europe, became the only available transit point after the Sokhranovka station was shut down. Kievโ€™s attack on Sudzha appears aimed at cutting Europe off from Russian gas.

โ–ช๏ธTo cut Europe off from Russian gas, Ukraine halted transit through the Druzhba pipeline on January 1, impacting the Sudzha station. This allowed Russian forces to enter the pipeline behind Ukrainian troops, catching them off guard.

โ–ช๏ธAfter a successful operation by Russian troops behind enemy lines, Ukrainian units are escaping Sudzha. But Russian drones catch up with them.

โ–ช๏ธRussian artillery also prevents Ukrainian troops from quickly fleeing the Kursk region and Sudzha.

โ–ช๏ธUpon leaving Sudzha, the Ukrainian troops had no real points left to consolidate their positions in the Kursk region. The so-called 'Kursk adventure' turned into a complete failure for Kiev.

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๐Ÿ“น During the Sea Safety Belt-2025 joint military exercises held by Russia, China, and Iran in the Iranian port of Chabahar, special operations forces successfully practiced the liberation of a hijacked ship.

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๐Ÿ”Ž How Putinโ€™s Greater Eurasia proposal could save the continent from West's hegemony

Eurasia needs a continent-wide structure akin to the African Union or CELAC, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. What is he implying?

The origins of the Greater Eurasian Partnership (GEP) concept:
GEP, a concept proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2015, would replace the outdated "Greater Europe" (from Lisbon to Vladivostok) plan.

What could GEP provide to the continent?

๐Ÿ”นA network of free trade zones

๐Ÿ”นInter-bloc trade and economic partnerships

๐Ÿ”นExpanded settlements in national currencies & independent payment systems

๐Ÿ”นDevelopment of Eurasian transport corridors

๐Ÿ”นA foundation for indivisible security on the continent

๐Ÿ”นTerritorial integrity, economic sovereignty and cultural and social protection for member states

๐Ÿ”นA common platform to settle disputes and prevent conflicts

From common trade to common security: How did GEP evolve?


๐Ÿ”ธ2015: Putin proposed GEP as part of the path to a just, multipolar world order based on equal and mutually beneficial cooperation.

๐Ÿ”ธ2016: He named the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) as a key integration hub, stating the project is open to all, including the EU. Moscow "holds no grudges" but wonโ€™t play a one-sided game, he warned.

๐Ÿ”ธ2017: Putin described GEP as a "civilizational project" that would transform Eurasiaโ€™s political and economic landscape. "We must set an example for a joint, innovative, and constructive future."

๐Ÿ”ธ2022: Amid Western sanctions and asset freezes, Putin called for a comprehensive GEP economic strategy, stressing that more nations are pursuing independent policies.

๐Ÿ”ธJune 2024: Putin urged expanded settlements in national currencies, independent payment systems, and transport corridors within GEP.

๐Ÿ”ธThe same month Putin emphasized GEP's role as the socio-economic foundation of a "new system of indivisible security" and instructed the Foreign Ministry to advance international agreements accordingly.

๐Ÿ”ธMarch 2025: Russia is not imposing anything but rather initiating a discussion on a vision for Eurasiaโ€™s continental structure, which could serve as the foundation for a future security architecture, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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Double standards: Democrats and federal worker firings

Elon Musk has highlighted what he coined the hypocrisy among Democrats, pointing out that they supported former POTUS Joe Biden in firing federal workers for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, but now DOGE is firing federal workers for wasting taxpayer money, the same group of people claim itโ€™s the โ€œend of democracyโ€.

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โšก๏ธ US officials are heading to Russia "RIGHT NOW" to discuss a cease-fire in Ukraine, Donald Trump said.

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