Rosstat reported the sharpest decline in investment in the Russian economy since the pandemic.
moscowtimes.ru/2025/12/04/inve…
Росстат отчитался о сильнейшем с пандемии падении инвестиций в российскую экономику
Высокие процентные ставки и торможение экономики привели к первому за пять лет падению инвестиций.Русская служба The Moscow Times
On the occasion of the Day of Missile and Artillery Forces, President Volodymyr #Zelenskyy met with servicemembers, congratulated them on their professional holiday, and presented them with state awards – the Orders of Bohdan Khmelnytsky, I–III class, and the Orders “For Courage,” II and III class.
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Last year, Russia sharply increased its lending to "friendly" states. Over the past year, Moscow increased its funding to #Bangladesh, #India, and #Egypt by a combined $3bil: Bangladesh's debt increased by $1.3bil, India's by $800mil, and Egypt's by $800mil.
moscowtimes.ru/2025/12/04/puti…
Путин раздал «дружественным» странам ещё $3 млрд кредитов
В прошлом году Россия резко нарастила кредитование «дружественных» государств.Русская служба The Moscow Times
India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear-powered submarine from Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, finalizing delivery of the vessel after roughly a decade of talks just as President Vladimir Putin makes a visit to New Delhi this week.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/20…
The Swiss parliament on Thursday voted to relax restrictions on weapons exports in a move aimed at supporting the domestic arms industry without compromising the country's traditional neutrality.
reuters.com/world/swiss-parlia…
The French President and German Chancellor have voiced severe scepticism about efforts by the U.S. government and its envoys to negotiate a peace between Ukraine and Russia, German magazine Spiegel cited a transcript of a confidential call as showing.
reuters.com/world/german-frenc…
#Ukraine #Russia #EU #France #Germany #Macron #Merz #US #Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin must have ordered the #Novichok nerve agent attack on Russian double agent Sergei #Skripal in 2018, in a "reckless" display of power that led to the death of an innocent woman, a UK public inquiry concluded on Thursday.
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-report…
Britain on Thursday announced new sanctions against Russia, including the entire GRU military intelligence agency, which was singled out in a UK public inquiry into the 2018 death of a woman poisoned by the nerve agent #Novichok.
reuters.com/world/uk/uk-sets-o…
Russia is considering retaliatory measures against the Faroe Islands after the Faroese parliament passed a law giving the government the authority to bar Russian fishing companies from its waters, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.
reuters.com/world/russia-warns…
#Ukraine #Russia #FaroeIslands
President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw, something Kyiv has flatly rejected.
reuters.com/world/europe/putin…
Dmitry #Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said on Thursday that if the European Union takes frozen Russian assets, then it may be considered by Moscow as tantamount to an act justifying war.
reuters.com/world/europe/russi…
Four unidentified military-style drones breached no-fly zone to target President Zelenskyy's arrival in #Dublin
Gardaí are investigating whether the drones took off from land in Dublin or from an undetected ship.
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The German magazine Spiegel obtained information showing the deep distrust the French, German and Finnish governments have in regards to the current US administration when it comes to the Ukraine policy.
„There is a possibility that the US will betray Ukraine on the issue of territory without clarity regarding security guarantees," Macron said, according to an English transcript of the call.
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🇭🇺 #Hungary's MOL has told U.S. officials it is interested in buying international assets of sanctioned Russian oil major Lukoil, joining a growing list of contenders.
🇷🇺 🇫🇴 #Russia is considering retaliatory measures against the Faroe Islands after the Faroese parliament passed a law giving the government the authority to bar Russian fishing companies from its waters.
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DAS meinte ich gestern!
Verdammte Scheiße, es ist nicht eure Lücke, in die ihr fahren könnt, sondern unser Sicherheitsabstand!
Haltet euch verdammt nochmal von Bussen fern! Wir transportieren Menschen. Lose. Keine Sackware! 🤬
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Busvollbremsung in Barmbek: Zwei Verletzte
Unfall in Barmbek: Am Mittwochabend musste ein Linienbus eine Vollbremsung einlegen. Mehrere Personen wurden verletzt.moporedaktion (MOPO)
Jupp. Das erinnert mich an meine Mutter. Als kleine Kinder saßen wir häufig unangeschnallt auf dem Beifahrersitz. (Eine Zeit vor den Kindersitzen) Damals hat meine Mutter den Reflex entwickelt, bei Bremsungen die Kinder festzuhalten - sie hatte den Reflex auch noch lange, als wir alle angeschnallt waren und die Kinder schon lange erwachsen waren 
BTW: Im Reisebus schnalle ich mich immer an.
@svenja @heluecht Okay. Ich erlebe es so häufig, dass sich nicht getraut wird zu fragen.
Wenn die Person an meiner ersten Tür einsteigt, und ich sehe, sie hat eine wie auch immer geartete Einschränkung, dann frage ich schon von mir aus, ob ich einen Platz räumen soll. (Oft reicht das schon und es werden spontan sehr viele Plätze frei 😅).
Schwierig ist es, wenn die Person hinten einsteigt. Dann seh ich es unter Umständen halt nicht. 🤷🏻♀️
The UK has announced more sanctions targeting russia, after a report was released into the Salisbury poisonings in 2018 - which led to the death of a mother of three.
The British government has summoned the russian ambassador to the Foreign Office to answer for russia's ongoing campaign of "hostile activity" against the UK.
news.sky.com/liveblog-webview/…
Ukraine war latest: Warning Putin and his agents are 'active threat' to UK citizens - ahead of fresh Ukraine-US talks
The UK has announced more sanctions targeting Russia, after a report was released into the Salisbury poisonings in 2018 - which led to the death of a mother of three. In Miami, more peace talks are planned today between the US and Ukraine.Sky News
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putin ‘morally responsible’ for Dawn Sturgess’s novichok death, inquiry finds
‘Overwhelming’ evidence that russian state planned attack on ex-spy Sergei Skripal that led to Sturgess’s death in 2018, says chair
theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/d…
Putin ‘morally responsible’ for Dawn Sturgess’s novichok death, inquiry finds
‘Overwhelming’ evidence that Russian state planned attack on former spy Sergei Skripal that led to Sturgess’s death in 2018, says chairSteven Morris (The Guardian)
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US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet the head of Ukraine's national security council, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday, the White House has confirmed.
bbc.com/news/articles/c7731n5z…
Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Florida after Moscow talks, White House says
US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet senior Ukrainian negotiator, Rustem Umerov, for talks in Miami on Thursday.Hafsa Khalil (BBC News)
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SPIEGEL published a leaked transcript from the EU‑Zelensky call: German Chancellor Merz warned Zelensky that US negotiators are “playing games.” French President Macron reportedly warned the U.S. might betray Ukraine on territorial issues. Finland’s Stubb and NATO’s Rutte joined in: “We can’t leave Ukraine alone with these guys.”
There is deep mistrust in Washington’s handling of the peace deal. EU leaders urged Zelensky to be very careful in the coming days as 'great danger' was looming.
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📞 French President Emmanuel Macron warned the U.S. could be about to “betray” #Ukraine, according to a leaked transcript of a call between European leaders strategizing about how to protect Kyiv.
politico.eu/article/european-l…
Macron warned US could ‘betray’ Ukraine in leaked leaders’ call, Spiegel reports
According to a transcript obtained by the German outlet, Europe rallied around Volodymyr Zelenskyy and sharply criticized Washington.Seb Starcevic (POLITICO)
💬 "We still remember the names of those who betrayed future generations in Munich. This should never be repeated again. Principles must be untouchable, and we need real peace, not appeasement," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said in a speech to the OSCE's annual Ministerial Council.
🇺🇦🇨🇾 Zelensky and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides honored the memory of fallen Ukrainian defenders.
"Everlasting glory to our heroes. Gratitude to all who fought for Ukraine’s independence and gave their lives. We remember each and every one."
🇮🇳 During Putin’s upcoming state visit to India, New Delhi and Moscow are reportedly ready to sign major trade and defense deals. Videos of an “aarti” ritual with Putin’s portrait have already appeared, a symbolic gesture of honor and devotion.
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4 December 1937 | French Jewish boy, Jacques Waks, was born in Paris.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from #Drancy on 10 February 1944. He was murdered in a gas chamber after the arrival selection.
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Ruins of gas chamber and crematorium III at Auschwitz II-Birkenau | #Auschwitz #history #Holocaust
The crematorium, located on the ground level, was designed by the Topf und Söhne company from Erfurt and was equipped with five 3-muffle ovens connected to o...YouTube
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🇬🇧🇳🇴 The UK and Norway are poised to sign a landmark defence pact, establishing a combined naval fleet specifically designed to track Russian submarines across the North Atlantic.
gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-…
UK and Norway to operate together to counter Russian undersea threat through major new defence agreement
Combined fleet of at least 13 warships, bolstered by autonomous systems, will hunt Russian submarines and protect critical infrastructure in the North Atlantic as part of new agreement.Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
Mali Under Siege: Tracking the Fuel Blockade Crippling Bamako - bellingcat
Attacks by a jihadist group on fuel convoys bound for Bamako, the capital of Mali, have destroyed more than 130 tankers since September, a Bellingcat investigation has found.Sebastian Vandermeersch (bellingcat)
In reference to the recent Ukraine "talks" in Moscow, German foreign policy expert Roderich Kiesewetter made following statements:
"The current talks between the US and Russia are nothing but sham negotiations that take place over our heads. Yet, Europe is not powerless.
🇧🇪🇷🇺 How #Belgium became #Russia’s most valuable asset.
politico.eu/article/belgium-ru…
How Belgium handed Putin an unexpected victory
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever is unmoved in his opposition to a raid on Moscow’s funds held in a Brussels bank to support a loan to Ukraine.Tim Ross (POLITICO)
🇪🇺 🇷🇺 A majority of citizens across nine EU countries see a high risk of war breaking out between the bloc’s members and #Russia, according to a survey by polling group Cluster 17 published Thursday in the French international affairs journal Le Grand Continent.
🇷🇺 A #Czech foreign fighter taken into Russian captivity has been sentenced to 13 years behind bars for "mercenary work," after he was captured near Pokrovsk in August this year.
kyivindependent.com/czech-pow-…
Czech POW sentenced to 13 years in jail by Russian court for fighting for Ukraine
Tran's case is just the latest case of Russian prosecution of a captured foreign fighter as a mercenary, which, in Moscow's interpretation of international law, deprives them of the rights traditionally held by prisoners of war (POWs).Francis Farrell (The Kyiv Independent)
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Manufacturing process and testing of Fire Point strike UAVs FP‑1/2 and the cruise missile FP‑5 “Flamingo.”
Fire Point recently stated it has also begun producing tactical ballistic missiles. The process of codifying the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile at Ukraine's Ministry of Defense is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.
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❗️For days, russian troops have been pounding the Kherson CHP plant with drones, artillery, and various weapons — a purely civilian facility that kept the city warm.
The plant has stopped operating.
Over 40,000 people — 470 buildings — are now without heat.
Satellite images and analysis by Radio Svoboda reveal that this fall Ukrainian Armed Forces struck over 50 strategic Russian energy and defense facilities, from refineries and oil depots to arms‑production plants.
Analysts say this wave of hits hasn’t been seen at such scale before and is already forcing Russia to divert resources for extra protection, while suffering critical fuel and munitions shortages.
🇷🇺 #Russia has introduced restrictions against Apple's video-calling app FaceTime, widely used in the country after the government restricted WhatsApp and Telegram call services, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday.
Long ago a couple of friends from US fiercely argued with me that American need millions of guns to protect from “government abuse of power” in the first place. Then you read this:
Criminals posing as US immigration officers have carried out robberies, kidnappings, and sexual assaults in several states, warns a law enforcement bulletin issued last month by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
👹 #Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that #Russia would take full control of #Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw.
reuters.com/world/europe/putin…
And some idiots still claim that putin wants peace.
4 December 1915 | A Pole, Franciszek Masny, was born in Chochołów. A farmer.
In #Auschwitz from 5 April 1941.
No. 11539
He perished in the camp on 21 July 1942.
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Russian losses per 04/12/25 reported by the Ukrainian General Staff
+1140 men
+3 tanks
+3 ACVs
+29 artillery
+1 MLRS
+245 UAVs
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@NOELreports: SitRep - 03/12/25 - EU is struggling to release frozen Russian assets. An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The EU finds it difficult to realize a legal binding framework to...…threadreaderapp.com
A new AI trend is taking over Western social media: Nano Banana Pro creates “doll-like” panoramas of Paris, London, Bratislava without needing detailed prompts — it already knows their architecture.
Serhii Okunev used the same tool to show Ukrainian cities. Mariupol, Pokrovsk, Kupiansk could have looked just as beautiful, but russia made them look the way they do now.
A reminder: what happened to Ukraine could happen to Europe, and not through AI.
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🇪🇺 #Europe exhausts legal tricks on frozen Russian assets
“It is extraordinary. It is awfully difficult on a number of legal points,” said Jean-Claude Piris, former director-general of the EU Council Legal Service. “But it’s so important that I think they will push for it. They will do it, because this is a war.”
ft.com/content/263f6ce6-df42-4…
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Europe exhausts legal tricks on frozen Russian assets
Proposal marks a last-ditch attempt to keep Ukraine solvent using Moscow’s immobilised wealthHenry Foy (Financial Times)
🇷🇺🛢📉 #Russia's oil companies are still shipping nearly the same amount of oil after the US Treasury cracked down on its biggest producers recently — but the country's energy profits are falling fast, a Goldman Sachs analysis shows.
businessinsider.com/russia-eco…
Russia is still exporting plenty of oil — but earning far less from it
Russia's oil export revenues, measured in rubles, have plunged 50% this year, according to Goldman Sachs.Huileng Tan (Business Insider)
⚡️ WAR IN UKRAINE & RUSSIA — DEC 4, 2025
■ Casualties remain above the 7-day average despite a drop in engagements
■ Notable equipment losses — mostly drones, unarmored vehicles, and artillery
■ Triple-digit overnight attacks, including two Iskander-M; decent interception rate, 14 locations hit
■ Increased Russian MLRS strikes; the 30-day 🇷🇺/🇺🇦 strike ratio is at its highest level to date
📈 See dashboard for full data:
lookerstudio.google.com/s/ljd8…
Dashboard on the War in Ukraine & Russia
Looker Studio turns your data into informative dashboards and reports that are easy to read, easy to share, and fully customizable.Looker Studio
🇺🇦 🇷🇺 Ukrainian drones struck the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant - key to #Russia’s explosives production - for the third time this year, with additional blasts reported in Oryol overnight.
Where: #Turin
When: Dec. 15
You're very welcome to the #NexaCenter's congress:
nexa.polito.it/conv2025/
We must understand the gravity of the situation
I'll discuss #JA,#WikiLeaks and the #Resistance against the digital-military-industrial Complex
TY, #NEXACenter and prof. Juan Carlos De Martin!
siete a #Torino il 15 dicembre?
Siete tutti graditi al convegno di @nexacenter!
Dobbiamo capire la gravità della situazione
Io parlerò di
#JA, #WikiLeaks e la #Resistenza contro il complesso digitale-militare-industriale
nexa.polito.it/conv2025/
Grazie, #NEXACenter e prof. Juan Carlos De Martin!
un consiglio ovvio alle mie fonti giornalistiche:
ho il dovere e la coscienza di proteggervi.
La prima protezione,però, deve venire da voi stessi.
Se non volete che il vostro nome sia associato al mio,perché sareste scoperti,non venite da me durante eventi pubblici
siete a #ReggioEmilia domani sera?
siete tutti graditi!
E guardate chi ci sarà, tra gli altri!
#AnthonyAguilar:ha rivelato come la distribuzione di cibo a Gaza da parte della #GazaHumanitarianFoundation creava trappole mortali contribuendo allo sterminio di bambini e civili
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Without a formal policy process, Trump can’t end the war in #Ukraine
As long as the handful of players within Trump’s administration keep operating on their own, there will be chaos and confusion surrounding any Ukraine peace plan.
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putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for russia and India
by Hannah Ellis-Petersen and Pjotr Sauer
The russian president's Delhi visit gives him a chance to reduce moscow's isolation but both countries need each other to negotiate Trump's America and a powerful China
theguardian.com/world/2025/dec…
Putin and Modi to meet amid politically treacherous times for Russia and India
The Russian president’s Delhi visit gives him a chance to reduce Moscow’s isolation but both countries need each other to negotiate Trump’s America and a powerful ChinaHannah Ellis-Petersen (The Guardian)
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Una teglia di metallo rettangolare si trova su una griglia all'interno di un forno. La teglia contiene una costruzione a forma di capanna realizzata con vari tipi di carne lavorata. All'interno della capanna, c'è un aggregato irregolare di carne, con diversi elementi che sembrano salsicce, prosciutto e altri tagli di carne. Un numero di salsicce rosse e altre piccole forme di carne sono disposte in primo piano. La parte superiore della capanna è creata con fette di pancetta sovrapposte a raggiera. Il fondo della teglia è coperto da un materiale chiaro e granulare, presumibilmente formaggio o salsa.
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Fox News?
Ha! 😆
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Regali da NON fare a natale.
Guarda caso, con un sacco di microfoni e IA.
Guida critica ai regali di Natale tecnologici
In generale non c’è niente di sbagliato nell’idea di regalare l’ultima novità digitale. Il problema è che il più delle volte non pensiamo al lato oscuro di questi dispositivi. LeggiParis Marx (Internazionale)
E, come già successo in passato, quando termina il supporto smettono pure di funzionare… cornuto e mazziato.
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in reply to Tendar • • •German Chancellor Merz said that Zelenskyy must be extremely careful in the coming days. „They’re playing games, both with you and with us.“
Finnish President Stubb also warned against the negotiating duo. "We must not leave Ukraine and Volodymyr alone with these guys.“
Europe should stop talking kindly and speak exactly what is on their minds.