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This is me talking about Kursk region. 11-20-24

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Storm Shadow - Kursk - Wednesday
ATACMS - Bryansk - Tuesday

Ukraine has used British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles in Russia for the first time. The Telegraph understands that residents in the village of Marino, Kursk, found fragments from a Storm Shadow missile on Wednesday. The use of Storm Shadow missiles comes after Russia launched a counteroffensive in Kursk, which was invaded by Ukrainian troops in August. It also follows Joe Biden’s decision to give Ukraine the green light to use US-made long-range missiles inside Russia earlier this week. Kyiv first used Atacms to strike a military facility in Bryansk early on Tuesday.

This is me talking about London. 11-20-24

This is me talking about Belgrade. 11-20-24

The role of Astana in Russian army stuff.

Vučić: Both I and Tokayev are worried VIDEO Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, after a tête-à-tête meeting with the President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart Tokayev, as well as after signing the agreement, addressed the media.

Economic growth by way of Chinese trade.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev criticized the influence of the oligarchy in the country, referencing the "Magnitsky-sanctioned figures" who he believes are undermining the state. He pointed out how certain powerful individuals manage to acquire state assets with little resistance, highlighting an instance where a building in Sofia was swiftly handed over to the "DPS - New Beginning" party. While not directly naming Delyan Peevski, the leader of the party, Radev made it clear whom he was referring to, stressing that such actions undermine the rule of law.

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru, on November 15 and 16 that inflation is decreasing across the US, Europe, and Asia. She noted that this reduction has occurred without triggering a recession, unlike previous inflation spikes. She attributed the easing of inflation to effective monetary policies, improved supply chains, and stabilized food and energy prices. Georgieva forecasted that global economic growth would remain positive, with a projected 3.2% growth for this year and next, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.

If nationalist leader George Simion wins the presidential elections in Romania, the country will move closer to the Hungarian scenario and will enter the illiberal pro-Russian camp, Claudiu Craciun, professor of political science at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies in Bucharest, told BTA in an exclusive interview. If Simion wins, Craciun expects a big shift in Romania's foreign policy. According to the latest opinion polls, the leader of the nationalist party Alliance for the Union of Romanians will make it to the runoff and will face the current Prime Minister and Social Democratic Party (SDP) President, Marcel Ciolacu.

This is me talking about Bryansk region. 11-19-24

How the SAPO is knowledgeable about this region.

MOSCOW — Ukraine fired a series of ATACMS missiles inside Russia, marking the first attack using the U.S.-made longer-range weapons in 1,000 days of war. The U.S. official, who was not authorized to speak publicly on the matter, told NPR that Ukraine fired seven U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile System into Russia, striking a weapons depot near the town of Karachev, in Russia's Bryansk region, about 70 miles from Ukraine. The official said Russia shot down two of the missiles.

Ukrainian forces fired six "ballistic missiles," the Russian Defense Ministry wrote on its official Telegram page, five of which were downed and the sixth damaged. "According to confirmed data, American-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles were used," it wrote.

STOCKHOLM, November 20. /TASS/. The Swedish police have requested the country’s armed forces to assist in its investigation into the damage inflicted on two underwater communication cables in the Baltic Sea, the Swedish military’s press service said. The Swedish Navy assigned the mission to a number of ships fitted with equipment for underwater and diving operations, including remotely controlled submersibles. They are to collect information for the police and the prosecutors. "We are working closely with other Swedish governmental agencies and our allies, exchanging information with them. Our armed forces have a pretty good picture of all surface movements along our coastline," Sweden’s Chief of Navy Rear Adm. Johan Norlen was quoted as saying in the statement.

SÄPO, or the Swedish Security Service (Säkerhetspolisen), is a Swedish government agency that is responsible for counter-terrorism, counter-espionage, and the protection of the constitution and dignitaries. SÄPO's main mission is to prevent crimes, but it also investigates terrorist crimes and crimes against national security.

This is me talking more about Rep. Thomas Massie. 11-19-24

This is me talking about Rep. Thomas Massie. 11-19-24

Reports about the Balkans:

Vučić hosted Tokayev: "I received famous Kazakh apples as a gift" PHOTO The President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, hosted the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym Jomart Tokayev, at a dinner.

BRUSSELS, November 18. /TASS/. The European Union introduced sanctions against three Russian shipping companies for the alleged transportation of Iranian weapons and ammunition, the EU Council said in its statement.

PRAGUE, November 19. /TASS/. The Czech Republic has provided Ukraine with military aid totaling 7.3 billion crowns (approximately $306 million) since February 24, 2022, according to the CTK news agency, citing the Czech Defense Ministry.

The President of Abkhazia has resigned:

SUKHUM, November 19. /TASS/. President of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania filed a resignation, Vice President Badra Gunba told reporters. "For the sake of preservation of stability in the country, President Aslan Bzhania filed his resignation," Gunba said.

Aslan Bzhania, the president of Abkhazia, has stepped down following discussions with the opposition, according to a Telegram message and a signed document reported by Reuters. His resignation comes after widespread protests in the region, sparked by a controversial investment agreement signed with Moscow. The protests have been directed at Bzhania and his Russian-backed administration, which has been criticized for its ties with Russia. Moscow has long supported Abkhazia and South Ossetia, both of which broke away from Georgia in the early 1990s after conflicts ignited by the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Two Republican Congressmen:

WASHINGTON, November 19. /TASS/. US President Joe Biden’s permission to allow Kiev to attack deep into Russia contradicts the American Constitution, the US leader must be impeached, US Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican representing the state of Kentucky, said. "By authorizing long range missiles to strike inside Russia, Biden is committing an unconstitutional Act of War that endangers the lives of all US citizens. This is an impeachable offense, but the reality is he’s an emasculated puppet of a deep state," the congressman wrote on his X page, commenting on media reports about Biden allowing attacks with American ATACMS missiles deep into Russian territory.

'Biden is committing an unconstitutional Act of War': Thomas Massie Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) reacted to President Joe Biden authorizing Ukraine to strike Russian territory with U.S. missiles. Massie wrote on X, "By authorizing long range missiles to strike inside Russia, Biden is committing an unconstitutional Act of War that endangers the lives of all U.S. citizens."

McCaul chooses not to retain Foreign Affairs chairmanship McCaul's announcement set off a fierce race to replace him, though the Texas lawmaker did not say who he thinks should succeed him.

House Republican charged with being drunk at Dulles Airport House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said he made a “poor decision” to mix alcohol and Ambien.

This is me talking about the White House. 11-18-24

William should have taken on the role of security of his home after the security guards were laid off.

King Charles has fired the security team stationed at Prince Andrew’s longtime lavish mansion as the disgraced royal reportedly refused to “downsize” from the property. Charles told the 10-man detail that their contracts would not be renewed in October at the 31-room Royal Lodge, according to the Sun. “They are all working the final weeks of their contract ’til the end of October. It’s not thought anyone is being lined up to replace them,” a palace insider told the outlet. “Everyone is speculating this means the duke will have to leave the Royal Lodge because what other reason could there be to take his security away?”

The Sun reported that two masked men scaled a 6 ft (1.83 meter) fence to enter the Crown Estate land, then used the stolen truck to smash through a security gate and flee the scene. Thieves broke into the grounds of Windsor Castle and stole two vehicles from royal land, police said, in a major breach of security. The incident took place on October 13 but was first reported on Sunday by British tabloid, The Sun. Thames Valley Police confirmed last month’s theft in a statement to CNN on Monday. Police said the burglary was reported at around 11:45 p.m. (6:45 p.m. ET) and that the perpetrators entered a farm building on royal land. The suspects “made off with a black Izuzu pickup and a red quad bike,” the police statement said, adding that no arrests have been made and an investigation is ongoing. The Prince and Princess of Wales and their three children live at Adelaide Cottage, a four-bedroom Grade II listed house which is also in the grounds of Windsor Castle, and would likely have been at home on the night of the security breach.

This is me talking about Royal Lodge. 11-18-24

These are Serbian reports. Notice there are Russian tourists in Montenegro. And then drones launched at Russia.

If Montenegro introduces visa requirements for Russia and Belarus, it could affect the current influx of Russian tourists and residents, as well as their significant contribution to the economy. However, adaptation to the Schengen policy is necessary for the realization of Montenegrin aspirations towards European integration. There remains the possibility that Montenegro will seek specific arrangements for individual countries during the accession negotiations, but the chances of the EU agreeing to greater deviations are relatively small.

A massive attack on Russia was launched VIDEO Russia's Krasnodar region came under a massive drone attack during the night of November 15, Governor Veniamin Kondratiev reported on his Telegram channel.

Turudić also said that the European Prosecutor's Office in Croatia acted in this case, as well as the DORH - Chief State Prosecutor of Croatia, that is, Uskok. He believes that DORH is responsible for this case since it is about funds from the state budget. He added that the conflict of jurisdiction over this case between DORH and EPPO must be provoked and resolved immediately. He believes that the EPPO - the independent public prosecution office of the EU, was disloyal because it launched an investigation into this case without notifying the DORH.

This is me talking about Montenegro. 11-18-24

These are Bulgarian reports about construction documents and health security.

Five individuals were injured when scaffolding collapsed at a building in Sofia's airport area, with one later dying from his injuries, according to the Center for Emergency Medical Assistance. The accident occurred late yesterday afternoon, around 5:31 p.m., after a wall collapsed, causing the scaffolding to fall. Emergency crews responded promptly, sending four ambulances to the scene. One of the victims, a 38-year-old man, was resuscitated at the site and taken to St. Anna Hospital, where he later passed away. Two other workers were trapped under the debris but were rescued and are now in stable condition. One of the survivors sustained a chest injury and was transported to Pirogov Hospital, while another with spinal and pelvic injuries was taken to ISUL Hospital. According to reports, the workers were from Kyustendil. The remaining two workers, aged 37 and 58, escaped with minor injuries. The incident took place in an industrial hall that was undergoing repairs. Emergency teams, including firefighting units, are investigating the cause of the collapse, and authorities are checking for any other possible victims. Fire and emergency personnel have been deployed to the site, where it was confirmed that the event was an occupational accident. The industrial building, where the accident occurred, has since been determined to be illegal. Architect Zdravko Zdravkov, director of the Directorate for National Construction Control, revealed that illegal repairs were being carried out, including wall removals, without following proper construction protocols. He confirmed that an engineering inspection would take place to verify building documents and identify who will be held accountable for the breach of construction standards. The building, located in Sofia’s Iskarsko Shosse area, was previously used as a book factory and has been under renovation for several years. It appears that the workers were performing final tasks in the empty hall at the time of the accident. According to Zdravkov, the collapse of a reinforced concrete beam likely caused the supporting platform to fail, leading to the scaffolding collapse. The investigation into the incident continues, with authorities working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident. Meanwhile, the condition of the man who underwent emergency surgery at Pirogov Hospital remains critical. He is suffering from severe bilateral thoracic-abdominal trauma and is under intensive care. Two of the workers were able to escape unharmed from the wreckage. The construction engineers from the National Construction Control Directorate are expected to conduct further checks and confirm the presence of valid construction documents. Authorities are also considering possible sanctions for non-compliance with building regulations. The two survivors are still too traumatized to provide detailed information at this time.

The European Commission has made significant efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Bulgaria, a country highlighted in this year's initiative, reports BNR. Roser Domenech Amado, director for the "One Health" strategy at the Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety, shared that the Commission created a video game specifically aimed at educating the public on the risks of antimicrobial resistance and the responsible use of antibiotics.

Pre-trial proceedings for drug-related crimes are increasing, according to October data from the specialized interagency unit for of the prosecution service and Interior Ministry, said the prosecuting magistracy. Cases for October were 584, up from 505 the previous month. Authorities uncovered a total of 18 laboratories/areas for the production and cultivation of narcotic substances.

This is me talking about the Kremlin. 11-17-24

This is me talking about Fort Totten. 11-17-24

How Fort Totten is named after a British army officer.

Literally the place name means "homestead or village of a man called Totta," from the Old English personal name + "ham."

At the Battle of Queenston Heights, he fought alongside Winfield Scott, who used Totten's cravat as a white flag to signal the American surrender.

This is me talking about Kursk region. 11-17-24

The Russians supposedly made a derogatory comment about the British.

Russia claims to have destroyed a British Challenger 2 tank operating inside its borders as military bloggers trumpeted the efforts of Moscow's troops to repel Ukraine's incursion into Kursk. Footage shared by the Troika milblogging Telegram channel showed how an FPV drone swooped down on the British armour seen protruding from some bushes.

In the latest footage, the main battle tank appears to be backed into thin woodland, which would most likely be to ensure its 'weak spots' of the rear of the hull and engine deck are being offered some protection. The drone then appears to strike the area between the driver's station and the turret ring, which is a vulnerable area for many turreted vehicles. A short line of text on the original post accompanies the footage, which can be translated to "Challenger in Kursk, **** you".

Grainy footage is circulating of a British-built Challenger 2 tank, donated to Ukraine 18 months ago, allegedly meeting its end in Kursk under fire from a Russian attack drone. If this is true, this would likely be the second British tank destroyed over a period when Moscow is thought to have lost around 2,000 of its own. Perhaps this disparity in performance is why the Russians are so vexed by the handful of Challengers offered to Kyiv. The release of the footage is clutching at some very slippery straws to try and suggest the Russians are in the ascendency in Kursk.

This is me talking about Washington, DC. 11-16-24

This is me talking about New Jersey. 11-16-24

This is me talking about Amman. 11-16-24

An Italian army base in the Middle East.

Italy protests to Israel over unexploded shell hitting Italian base in Lebanon Italy on Friday said an unexploded artillery shell hit the base of the Italian contingent in the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon and Israel promised to investigate. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani spoke with Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar and protested Israeli attacks against its personnel and infrastructure in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, an Italian statement said. Tajani said the safety of the soldiers in UNIFIL had to be ensured and stressed "the unacceptability" of the attacks. The Italian statement said Saar had "guaranteed an immediate investigation" into the shell incident.

Economic reports about Europe.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks with Ukraine, in the first call between the leaders in almost two years. In the call, Scholz "condemned Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine and called on President Putin to end it and withdraw troops", the chancellor's spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said.

The European Commission on Friday forecasted modest economic growth and continued declines in inflation for the eurozone in 2025 but cautioned about increasing risks stemming from geopolitical tensions.

A British observer group.

Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special U.N. committee said Thursday, accusing the country of "using starvation as a method of war."

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said the strikes targeted a "military housing complex" in Mazzeh. "Fire trucks and ambulances headed to the targeted site amid reports of casualties, with security services and regime forces completely cordoning off the targeted area," the Observatory said. Israeli strikes on Thursday in and around Damascus killed 23 people, according to the Britain-based monitor, which has a network of sources inside Syria.

Palestine on Friday accused Israel of enforcing a "de facto annexation" of the occupied West Bank, citing an extensive network of military checkpoints as a tool to fragment the territory and undermine hopes for a two-state solution. In a strongly worded statement, the Palestinian Foreign Ministry condemned the checkpoints and iron gates scattered across cities, towns, and governorates as "collective punishment" against Palestinians. “These checkpoints function as an apartheid system, turning the West Bank into isolated enclaves,” the ministry said, noting that many gates are guarded by Israeli soldiers and operate only during limited hours, severely restricting Palestinian movement.

This is me talking about Abkhazia. 11-15-24

Nov 15 (Reuters) - Protesters stormed the parliament of the Russian-backed breakaway Georgian region of Abkhazia on Friday and demanded the resignation of its leader over an unpopular investment agreement with Moscow. The self-styled president of the region said he had no intention of stepping down or fleeing. He said talks were proceeding with opposition representatives. Russia said it was following the "crisis situation" with concern and urged its citizens to avoid travel to Abkhazia.

North Ossetia, Russia is across the border from South Ossetia, Georgia. Abkhazia is a beach on the Black Sea. I assume Russians drive from North Ossetia to South Ossetia. Also, they probably trade through the ports in Abkhazia.

This is me talking about Kosovo. 11-15-24

This is me talking about Amsterdam. 11-15-24

If people want to move from Russia to Ukraine.

MOSCOW, November 15. /TASS/. One third of Mariupol residents, who have fled to the territory of Ukraine, have already returned back to the city due to accommodation issues, an advisor to the Kiev-appointed ‘city mayor,’ Pyotr Andryushchenko, said. "Lack of due support, and accommodation issues, are the reason. People simply have nowhere to live," the Strana newspaper reported. In his words, even if these people manage to get jobs, their wages are often still not enough to pay the rent.

If the Palestinians are Hebrew linguistic experts and so that's why they were sure the Israeli football bans were chanting this and that.

To kill
Убить

Убивать
kill, murder, slay, slaughter, assassinate, do

Amsterdam has banned demonstrations for three days after Israeli soccer fans were beaten and injured in violent clashes in Amsterdam overnight, which Dutch authorities condemned as antisemitic. Dutch police said they had launched a major investigation into multiple incidents following the Europa League soccer game between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch side Ajax.

Among the Israeli fans who came to support Maccabi Tel Aviv in Amsterdam, there were some who marched through the streets before the game chanting "death to Arabs" and tore down a Palestinian flag. But after the match, mobs cornered Israeli fans and bystanders, beating and kicking them and throwing one into a canal.

Serbia have threatened to quit Euro 2024 if UEFA fail to take action following alleged chanting between fans of Croatia and Albania. A section of supporters attending the 2-2 draw in Hamburg on Wednesday could be heard taking part in offensive chants aimed at Serbia. Jovan Surbatovic, general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, has suggested Serbia may not continue at the tournament in Germany unless the European governing body hands down sufficient punishments.

Serbia have threatened to pull out of Euro 2024 over chanting between Croatia and Albania fans on Wednesday. Chants could be heard during the 2-2 Group B draw about the killing of Serbians. European football's governing body Uefa has opened an investigation into the matter. The general secretary of the Football Association of Serbia, Jovan Surbatovic, has called for the strongest sanction to be taken.

Albanian and Croatian fans chanted “Kill, kill, kill the Serb" during a match between their two countries in Hamburg, according to the Football Association of Serbia (FSS).

KFOR Commander: KFOR will maintain a permanent presence on the bridge over Ibar KFOR Commander Enrico Barduani said that the mission continues to support the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, which, he said, is a framework for solving unresolved issues.

Vučić from Budapest: The closeness of our armies must be pronounced, we're concerned about world circumstances Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić spoke from Budapest.

This is me talking about the Black Sea. 11-14-24

The Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf, and Red Sea are between west and east. Maybe these areas are contested between the Royal Navy and BRICS.

ABU DHABI, November 14. /TASS/. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Abu Dhabi to take part in the Sir Bani Yas international forum on peace and security.

ASTRAKHAN, November 14. /TASS/. Russia's engagement with the countries of the South Caucasus and Central Asia in the strategically important Caspian region has sparked concern and resistance from the West, Russian Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Board Nikolay Patrushev said at a meeting on the development of the shipbuilding complex in the Astrakhan Region.

BELGOROD, November 14. /TASS/. Russian air defenses have downed several aerial targets heading toward Russia’s Belgorod. A woman was injured as a result of the attack, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov reported.

BEIRUT, November 14. /TASS/. An explosion was heard in a southern suburb of Syria’s capital Damascus, the SANA news agency reported.

This is me talking about Syria. 11-14-24

These are police reports about the Balkans.

The European Union may soon consider adding Russia to its blacklist of high-risk third countries for money laundering and terrorist financing, announced European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services, and the Capital Markets Union, Mairead McGuinness, during a session in the European Parliament. She noted that current EU anti-money laundering regulations govern the procedures for such listings. The proposal has faced criticism from Bulgaria's Rada Laykova of the Europe of Sovereign Nations group, who argued that the rationale behind these actions is "highly unconvincing." According to Laykova, the new EU anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing measures seem more like a tool to limit financial transactions with countries that do not align with Western policy. "In this case, that country is Russia. The EU is increasingly transforming into a self-enclosed Western bloc," she asserted. Bulgarian Emil Radev, a member of the European People’s Party, pointed to the impact of Russia’s war in Ukraine, which he argued has led to a surge in arms trafficking, large-scale money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion. "These factors give grounds for the European Commission to act on including Russia in the high-risk blacklist due to its strategic vulnerabilities," Radev explained. He noted that while the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has previously debated the issue, a decision was blocked by BRICS countries’ votes, urging the European Commission to independently assess the risks posed by Russia and implement suitable countermeasures. Radev referred to FATF, an international body committed to combating money laundering and terrorist financing, of which the European Commission is also a member. He recommended that the European Commission move forward with a comprehensive risk assessment of Russia's potential threat to the EU’s financial security, suggesting the issuance of a delegated act if necessary.

The Russian military has been increasing its use of decoy drones to confuse and overwhelm Ukrainian air defense systems, according to aviation market expert Bohdan Dolintse, speaking on the FREEDОМ TV channel. Dolintse explained that these fake targets are relatively inexpensive, costing only a few thousand dollars each. However, they are equipped to enhance their radar reflectivity, making them appear as real combat drones such as the "Shaheds" or other types of attack drones. The use of these decoys presents a significant challenge for Ukraine's air defense systems. They require anti-aircraft missiles and mobile defense units to neutralize them, which drains valuable resources. Dolintse highlighted that, in a typical launch of ten drones by Russian forces, five might be genuine "Shaheds," while the remaining five are decoys. This tactic complicates the targeting process, reducing the effectiveness of the air defense systems. “These systems are a serious problem for us,” Dolintse noted, emphasizing the growing difficulty in countering these fake targets alongside real threats.

Two Bulgarian citizens were arrested in Podgorica, Montenegro, on suspicion of attempted murder, according to the MINA news agency, as reported by BNT. The incident occurred on Tuesday, when the suspects reportedly tried to flee the country shortly after the crime. Montenegrin police received a report at around 9:50 a.m. local time on Tuesday about a physical altercation between several individuals, during which one man sustained injuries. He was taken to the hospital, where doctors discovered multiple fractures. The police later revealed that the assailants, two masked individuals, attacked the victim using metal levers, striking him in the head and body. The attack was investigated by the High State Prosecutor’s Office in Podgorica, which qualified the crime as attempted murder. Thanks to swift police action, the two Bulgarian nationals, I.I.E., 42, and D.Y.E., 43, were quickly identified as the suspects. Authorities found that they had attempted to leave Montenegro through the Kula border crossing on the same day, but they were intercepted before they could depart. The two suspects were subsequently detained and are being held in custody pending further investigation into the attempted murder.

As stated in the press release delivered to the media, members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Service for Combating High-Tech Crime of the Directorate for Technology, in cooperation with the Special Department for Combating High-Tech Crime of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade and the police departments in Belgrade, Kruševac and Novi Sad, in the course of the continuation of the operation "Armageddon", they arrested M. J. (2001) from Trstenik, J. S. (1989) from Belgrade, V. M. (1961) from Novi Sad and J. A. (1990) from Sremski Karlovci, due to the existence of grounds for suspicion that they committed the criminal offense of showing, obtaining and possessing pornographic material and exploiting a minor for pornography. "It is suspected that, for a long period of time, they downloaded, stored and shared content created by exploiting children for pornographic purposes via the Internet. During the search of the apartments used by the suspects, police officers found photos and videos created by the sexual exploitation of children in their computers", MIA points out.

The Russians in Syria. I guess they're sending mean messages about Ukrainians.

MOSCOW, November 14. /TASS/. Members of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry in Syria will be identified and eliminated as terrorist collaborators, Russian presidential special envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev told TASS in an interview, commenting on Ukrainian intelligence officers arming terrorists in Idlib.

The chief of staff for missile ships in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet was reportedly killed in a car bombing in Sevastopol, according to a source connected to Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), as reported by Liga. The SBU and the Defense Ministry’s HUR have been focusing on Russian officers and collaborators in occupied regions who have allegedly committed war crimes. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian partisan and intelligence units have been linked to targeted operations against high-ranking Russian officials and key collaborators. The Russian Telegram channel Baza initially reported that a car exploded on a Sevastopol highway, apparently due to an explosive device. The driver, later identified as a 47-year-old Russian Black Sea Fleet Captain of the 1st Rank, “Valery T.,” was killed despite attempts by witnesses to assist. The car, identified as an SUV, was parked near a shop on Taras Shevchenko Street, with an IED suspected to have detonated inside. A source from the SBU revealed that Trankovskyi, commander of the 41st Brigade of missile ships, was targeted in the SBU-led operation. The explosion caused severe injuries, reportedly severing his legs, and he died from blood loss. According to the SBU source, Trankovskyi was responsible for ordering Kalibr missile strikes from the Black Sea against Ukrainian targets, including the July 2022 strike on Vinnytsia, which killed 29 civilians. His involvement in multiple attacks on Odesa and other civilian areas made him, in the source's words, a "legitimate target under the laws and customs of war." Russian sources indicated that Trankovskyi was under surveillance for about a week prior to the remotely detonated attack. The SBU source commented on the symbolism of his death on Taras Shevchenko Street, framing it as inevitable retribution, adding that no war criminal should feel safe.

This is me talking about Germany. 11-13-24

MOSCOW, November 14. /TASS/. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Vladimir Zelensky that another IRIS-T air defense system will be transferred to Kiev by the end of this year, Zelensky’s press service said after their phone call. "The sixth planned IRIS-T air defense system will be supplied to Ukraine by the end of this year," it cited the German chancellor as saying.