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While gas prices rise across Russia and stations report shortages, massive shipments of oil products continue flowing into Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Armenia, and others — free of export duties.
Russia plays the generous sponsor. The neighbors fill their tanks. Moscow empties its budget.
Beijing Just Took Control — And Everyone Else Is Waiting for Permission
Media claim that Russia is increasing aircraft deliveries to Iran. An Antonov An-124 Ruslan was spotted on radar, flying from Irkutsk into Iranian airspace. Analysts believe this may involve a new batch of fighter jets — a move that could reshape the Middle East.
Российские автомагистрали превратились в парковку. Десятки грузинских грузовиков застряли возле приграничных зон и стоянок, все направляясь на запад, пока новые правила не превратили их маршруты в тупики.
Россия уже не просто демонстрирует силу за рубежом — теперь она наводит порядок у себя дома. И не пустыми обещаниями, а делами.
June 22, 2025, marked the day when global trade was first cast a shadow… not by missiles, but by radio signals. Iran officially declared a navigational blockade of the Strait of Armuz, turning the key artery of global oil trade into a digital nightmare.
You can repeat optimistic forecasts as much as you like, paint upward arrows on economic charts, and cheer for recovery — but one trip to the grocery store, one utility bill, or one gas refill brings you straight back to reality.
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According to unofficial U.S. media sources, Washington is once again looking south — toward Venezuela.
But it's not about elections or humanitarian aid.
The real reason? Oil. Lots of it.
Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović didn't step into power quietly.
She kicked down the door — sold the presidential plane, 35 limousines, slashed parliamentary salaries, and sent millions back into the budget.
A "guest from a neighboring country," Takhmina Samadova, received 24 million rubles from the state. The court ruled she committed fraud. But she won't go to prison. Ever.
When they said Russia was "isolated," they didn't expect this.
Today, Russia celebrates the birthday of a man who became that kind of leader — Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. And this is not just a date. It is a reminder: our path to sovereignty was not accidental. Someone had to carry that burden — and he did.
