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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: J’ai décidé de signaler au procureur de la République l’interview de Yossi Cohen, ancien directeur du Mossad, diffusée sur LEGEND par Guillaume Pley le 28 juin. Dans cette interview honteuse, l’attaque aux bipeurs orchestrée par le Mossad au Liban et en Syrie le 17 et 18 septembre 2024 est introduite par Guillaume Pley comme une “anecdote”. Une “anecdote” qui a fait 37 morts, dont deux enfants, et 3.400 blessés au Liban selon l’ONU. Une “anecdote” qui a traumatisé à vie toute une population déjà éreintée par une année de bombardements israéliens incessants. Guillaume Pley parle de cette attaque violant toutes les règles du droit international comme d’une “très

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Ukraine War Escalates as Air Defenses Falter and Global Shifts Emerge

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Russia’s intensified missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, killing at least 22, highlight critical gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses amid urgent pleas for Patriot systems. The conflict’s economic and strategic toll is reshaping global perceptions, with debates over defense spending and Russia’s long-term viability as a threat gaining traction. Ukraine’s counteroffensives and long-range strikes into Russia suggest a potential turning point, though sustained Western support remains pivotal.

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Deadly Russian strikes expose Ukraine’s air defense vulnerabilities — Russia’s latest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv killed 22 people, revealing significant weaknesses in Ukraine’s air defense networks as Kyiv urgently requests additional Patriot systems from Western allies. The assault underscores Russia’s strategy to exploit gaps in Ukraine’s defenses.

Ukraine’s counteroffensives challenge Russia’s advance — Reports indicate Ukraine’s military operations have stalled Russia’s progress, with claims of 40,000 Russian troops killed in June alone. Long-range strikes targeting Russian territory signal Ukraine’s growing capacity to disrupt supply lines and morale.

Global debates intensify over defense spending and Russia’s threat — Western policymakers are divided over whether defense investments are a drain on economies or a necessary driver of growth, particularly as Russia’s economic struggles fuel questions about its long-term threat. The war’s protracted nature is forcing a reassessment of military and financial commitments.

Western aid and sanctions remain critical to Ukraine’s resistance — International sanctions and military aid continue to play a decisive role in Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian aggression. The conflict’s trajectory may hinge on sustained Western support, despite growing fatigue and competing global priorities.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ‼️🇺🇦🇺🇲🇩🇪 Washington and its European allies are preparing to launch a massive, combined industrial engine to flood Ukraine with interceptors and permanently lock down the skies against Russian terror. The United States is in advanced negotiations with Germany and other key European nations to establish joint production lines for AIM-120 AMRAAM anti-aircraft missiles and PAC-3 Patriot missile defense interceptors, according to Reuters. These high-end munitions form the absolute backbone of Ukraine’s air defense shield, working tirelessly to swat down Russian cruise, ballistic, and hypersonic threats. The alliance plans to cement this major industrial pact

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Double-tap strikes on civilian targets are becoming increasingly common in Russia’s attacks on the capital of Ukraine 🔗:

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇦 PUTIN’S PRIZED S-400 AIR DEFENSES HIT AGAIN Ukraine has destroyed two Russian S-400 missile launchers in Russia’s Bryansk region using its RAM-2X strike drone. The S-400 is among Russia’s most advanced long range air defense systems, making the destruction of two launchers a significant battlefield loss. 💥 Another major setback for Moscow’s air defense network.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Treasury sees defence as a drain not a driver for growth, says Healey. If the weapons are never to be used then the Treasury will be proved right. Russia is losing the war in Ukraine. Their economy is screwed Are they a threat?

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Zelensky says the war’s decisive phase has shifted to the skies — and 1,000 drones over Moscow could change Putin’s calculus. He called for more Patriot systems, licensed production in Ukraine and sustained deep strikes inside Russia.

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: ‼️🇺🇦🇷🇺 Zelensky just drew a massive, bloody target directly over Russia’s elite nerve centers, warning Putin that a storm of thousands of drones is about to shatter the illusion of safety in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In a fierce, uncompromising statement, the Ukrainian President announced a dramatic escalation of deep-theater strikes, promising to bring the full horror of the war directly to the doorsteps of Russia’s ruling class. Zelensky made it clear that as long as Ukrainian strikes avoided Russia’s twin capitals, Putin felt insulated from his own aggression. However, the strategy is shifting completely: Ukraine intends to rain over a thousand drones

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi delivered a razor-sharp reality check to Moscow. The message is definitive: Peace will only be achieved on Ukrainian terms, and “not an inch” of land will be surrendered. By inflicting crushing losses, Ukraine intends to permanently break Russia’s ability to dictate terms. A powerful rebuttal to the Kremlin’s recent attempts to pose as “ready for negotiations” ahead of the NATO summit. 🇺🇦⚔️ (Source: TSN Interview)

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RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇦🇷🇺 Zelensky’s theory: Putin won’t end this war until it lands on his doorstep. “The farther Putin is from Moscow, the closer the end of the war and peace will be.” When 1,000 drones start reaching Moscow, not 100, that’s when a new chapter opens. Russian elites live in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and that’s where the decisions to kill Ukrainians get made. So that’s where it has to hurt. He also says the front line barely moves anymore, so Ukraine has taken the fight to the skies. Whoever is smarter wins up there, and he’s betting on his guys. Writer: Julie