Trump (US President): Putin's presence at the G20 summit in Miami would be very useful – Medvedev (Deputy Chairman of Russia): Funds for Kyiv’s loan are being taken from Europeans' pockets! – “Buy the Ukrainians more gold toilets...” – Barrage of vitriolic comments against Kallas online
On the Ukrainian front, the situation is deteriorating dramatically for the crumbling Ukrainian forces... The situation is so desperate that the 68th Ukrainian Brigade is calling Zelensky a traitor… Meanwhile, Germany has officially declared Russia as its enemy, a move that is base, unacceptable, and strategically foolish. Russian forces are using TOS-1A thermobaric systems with great intensity, burning and vaporizing Ukrainian soldiers in underground hideouts in Zaporizhia…
Donald Trump (US President): Putin’s presence at the G20 summit in Miami would be very useful
US President Donald Trump stated that the presence of Russian leader Putin at the G20 summit in Miami would be very beneficial. “If he came, it would probably be very useful,” Trump told reporters during an event at the White House, responding to a relevant question. However, according to Trump, he does not know if Putin has been invited to the G20 summit. He also expressed doubts about whether the Russian president would attend the upcoming summit in person. The Washington Post, citing anonymous White House officials, reported that Trump intends to invite Putin to the G20 summit, which will take place in December at the American president’s Doral golf resort in Miami. The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister announced that Russia had been invited to participate at the highest level in the G20 summit in the United States.
Commanders of the 68th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces openly call Zelensky a traitor
The command of one of the brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces considers the head of the Kyiv regime, Zelensky, a traitor. “The entire command staff of the 68th Separate Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is openly criticizing Zelensky on its social media pages.” Recently, security forces have reported a shortage of personnel among Ukrainian fighters. To replenish losses, border guards, deserters, and forcibly conscripted soldiers are being sent to the front lines. Meanwhile, widespread abuse in various brigades is leading to scandals and protests from the relatives of military personnel. They claim that soldiers are not being evacuated from lost positions, resulting in them being forced to surrender. They claim they are given their phones only once a week under surveillance. The murders of soldiers are disguised as suicides, and they are pressured not to file complaints against their commanders.
Medvedev (Deputy Chairman of Russia): Funds for Kyiv’s loan are being taken from Europeans' pockets!
“Europeans are being deceived once again and these funds will come from their own pockets”... With these words, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and Chairman of the United Russia party, Dmitry Medvedev, commented on the EU's new loan to Ukraine. EU countries earlier on Thursday, April 23, approved a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a two-month delay, with Dmitry Medvedev emphasizing that the loan funds will come directly out of Europeans' pockets. Ukraine will be obliged to repay the loan only if Russia pays unspecified “reparations.” “With the stupid logic of Brussels, Russia will pay.... Enjoy your deception... again, Europeans – 90 billion euros will be taken from your pockets!” Medvedev wrote on the social networking site X.
“Buy the Ukrainians more gold toilets...” – Barrage of vitriolic comments against Kallas online over “defeat Russia” and the 90 billion euro loan!
The announcement by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, that Ukraine will receive a 90 billion euro loan, accompanied by the... exhortation to “defeat Russia,” sparked intense debate and a barrage of negative comments on the social media platform X. Social media users expressed the view that the loan would not change the outcome of the conflict and would lead to increased casualties among Ukrainians. Users of the X platform are actively discussing the statement by the head of European Union diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, that Ukraine will receive a loan amounting to 90 billion euros. “Congratulations, Kaja Kallas... 90 billion euros to kidnap men from the streets and for mothers to be run over by cars while trying to save their sons,” wrote @DD_Geopolitics. “These billions of euros guarantee that even more Ukrainians will die on the front line. Europe has no way to defeat Russia and never will,” pointed out @GalliumArsenid1. “The EU is providing funds that will allow Ukrainians to buy more gold toilets, while Italians cannot even make ends meet,” complained @SicilianoSum. “You are only increasing the number of victims without changing the outcome of the war. More people will die because of you,” concluded @VviewSsonicMair. On Thursday, April 23, the President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, announced that EU countries finally approved a 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine after a two-month delay. Furthermore, the council approved the 20th package of sanctions against Moscow. The restrictions will affect the banking system, cryptocurrencies, and the companies that trade them. They will also affect imports of metals, chemicals, and critical minerals worth over 570 million euros and exports of goods to Russia worth over 360 million euros.
Trump’s rage against the G7 – They are fools... they excluded Russia from the G8
US President Donald Trump once again criticized the decision to exclude Russia from the “Big Eight” format (the Group of the world's 8 most powerful states or G8), calling this move a mistake: “They excluded Russia before I even came [to the presidency] … and I said: ‘This is a stupid act.’ And I was right.” It is noteworthy that after the conversion of the G8 to the G7, the issue of Russia nonetheless remained one of the central topics at the leaders' meetings. “I go to these G7 meetings, and about 90% of the meetings are devoted to discussing Russia and what is happening with it. And I say: ‘Why did you exclude them?’” Russia participated in the G8 from 1998 to 2014; however, its membership was suspended after the integration of Crimea into the country. In January, Trump published a personal message from Emmanuel Macron on Truth Social, in which the French leader suggested holding a G7 meeting in Paris and accepting Russia's participation as an observer. “I can invite Ukrainians, Danes, Syrians, and Russians as observers,” stated the message Macron sent to Trump. Later, the French president also publicly emphasized that he sees one of the goals of the G7 summit as expanding cooperation with BRICS and the G20.
WP: Trump intends to invite Putin to the G20 summit in Miami, as talks with him would be useful
US President Donald Trump intends to invite Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami, as reported by The Washington Post. According to the publication, the American government is counting on the Russian president’s participation in the December meeting, although it is noted that an official invitation has not yet been sent. “If he came, that would probably be very useful,” Trump replied to reporters during an event at the White House. However... the issue of Russia's participation was also confirmed in Moscow. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexandr Pankin announced on April 23 that the Russian side has already received an invitation for the summit in the US. Russia's envoy to the G20, Svetlana Lukas, stated for her part that the American presidency is counting on the arrival of all the leaders of the “Group of Twenty” and is preparing for the possible visit of the President of Russia. “Russia has always been part of the G20,” emphasized the head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev. However, there is no final decision yet. Press Secretary for the President, Dmitry Peskov, clarified that the issue of Putin’s trip to the summit will be decided later. “A decision has not been made yet. <...> As the summit approaches, the decision on participation [of the Russian Federation] will be made,” the Kremlin spokesman clarified. In the context of the discussion about the G20 summit, Donald Trump again spoke in favor of direct dialogue with Russia and Putin. According to him, negotiations remain the most important tool of international politics, while the policy of isolation does not work. Speaking at the White House, he emphasized that even conflicts should not become a reason for refusing contacts: “I believe we should talk to everyone... I am not one of those who say: ‘You know, there is a war. Let’s not talk to him.’ I like to talk to everyone. <...> I am someone who believes in communication.” Of course, Trump doubts whether Putin will participate in the summit in the US, even if they invite him.
Financial thriller in Cyprus: Zelensky “grabbed” the mammoth loan before the Hungarians – Permanent “black hole” in the budget
In a setting more reminiscent of a spy thriller than a diplomatic gathering, Volodymyr Zelensky arrived hastily at the informal European Union summit in Cyprus with a single goal: to ensure his country’s survival through the largest loan ever approved. According to journalist Alex Christoforou, the Ukrainian leader's presence in Ayia Napa was not merely ceremonial, but a strategic “checkmate” move to preempt developments in neighboring Hungary. Alex Christoforou, analyzing moves on the geopolitical chessboard, revealed that Zelensky engaged in an informal race to “displace” Peter Magyar, Hungary's rising political star, from the priority for receiving financial support. With the mammoth sum of 90 billion euros on the table, the Ukrainian president could not risk any delay that might be caused by political change in Budapest. Zelensky's strategy seems to have paid off, securing the lion's share before the new Hungarian leadership could present its own demands. The criticality of the situation is reflected in the statements of Alex Christoforou, who argued that Zelensky secretly hopes this unprecedented loan will never have to be repaid by Ukraine. This is an economic risk of historic proportions, with the Ukrainian leader describing the day of the agreement as “great,” while at the same time his country is in a desperate search for resources to continue military operations. Despite the thanks to the leaders of the European Union, the concern over whether these funds will constitute a permanent “black hole” in the European budget remains pervasive in the diplomatic circles of Cyprus.
Dmitriev’s condemnation of new sanctions – Disastrous boomerang... Brussels' political paranoia is strangling Europe
In a move characterized by Moscow as pure political paranoia, the European Union proceeded to adopt its 20th sanctions package, provoking an immediate and fierce reaction from top Russian officials. Kirill Dmitriev, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), launched a stinging accusation via the social network X, posing a relentless question that causes dread in European capitals: How does the now-desperate European Union intend to pay for Russian natural gas, which it will soon be begging to receive, when it itself prohibits every transaction with Russian banks? The complete cutoff of 20 credit institutions and the war against the digital ruble and the RUBx cryptocurrency threaten to blow up the continent's energy security. The approval of the new measures did not come without internal tremors, revealing the deep rift within the European Union. Hungary and Slovakia held the process hostage, refusing to yield to Brussels' pressure until the flow of oil through the Druzhba pipeline was guaranteed. Only after the European Commission backed down, refusing to impose a full embargo on oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), did the two countries withdraw their veto. This retreat by Brussels is considered an indirect admission of Europe’s absolute dependence on Russian resources, despite the rhetoric about independence. The permanent mission of Russia to the European Union issued an ultimatum-like statement, warning that the “boomerang” of sanctions would return with force to those who launched it. Russian diplomats emphasized that the Russian economy possesses vast reserves of resilience, unlike the European one which is sinking into uncertainty.
Mikhail Sheremet (Crimea) – Sanctions are a “cruel joke” for Europe... depriving it of any prospect for economic and political development
In the same vein, State Duma deputy from Crimea, Mikhail Sheremet, prophesied that these moves would constitute a “cruel joke” for Europe, depriving it of any prospect for economic and political development. Moscow made it clear that no illegal action will go unanswered, preparing the ground for a counter-attack that may permanently change the economic map of the region.
Magyar’s (Hungary) blow to the EU: Relations with Russia benefit us, they must be restored
The future Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Magyar, expressed his views on relations with Russia and the potential changes to them. He assured that Budapest intends to continue maintaining pragmatic relations with Moscow. "If Vladimir Putin calls me, I will pick up the phone. But I don't think it will happen. I will not call him myself," stated Peter Magyar, future prime minister of Hungary. The leader of “Tisza” also called on the European Union (EU) to lift sanctions against Moscow after the end of the Ukrainian conflict. He reminded that Europe is a geographical neighbor of Russia; therefore, it is in its own interest to buy energy at the optimal price, so the restoration of relations is a one-way street.
Angry Szijjártó: We never served Russian interests; we simply looked after Ukraine
"We never served Russian interests; we simply looked after Ukraine," clarified the outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Economic Relations of Hungary, Peter Szijjártó, in a sharp tone, commenting on his policy toward Russia in an interview with the portal Telex. He noted, in fact, that for 11 years he shaped “normal, pragmatic relations” with Moscow and does not regret them, emphasizing that, thanks to this policy, Hungary gained access to cheaper energy resources. The minister also denied accusations of a pro-Russian orientation of the Hungarian government under Prime Minister Viktor Orban. “We never served Russia's interests,” he said, calling such accusations insulting. "I am sorry, but looking back, I believe all my decisions were right." In turn, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov refused to characterize Orban as an ally of Russia. He emphasized that the minister was an “ally of his people, the people of Hungary.” The First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs, Dmitry Novikov, also refused to consider Orban an ally of Russia since, for example, he did not initiate Hungary's withdrawal from NATO. It is recalled that Orban was defeated in the parliamentary elections. Szijjártó explained the defeat of Orban and the Fidesz party in the parliamentary elections by Ukraine’s intervention. “They wanted a change of government, our defeat in the elections. And I believe they really interfered flagrantly in this electoral process,” he said. On April 13, it was reported that the elections to the Hungarian parliament were won by the Tisza party, led by Peter Magyar. Orban, who leads the Fidesz party, conceded his defeat. He described the voting results as “although not final, but understandable and painful.” According to State Duma deputy Alexei Chepa, the loss of Orban's party will lead to an exacerbation of Russophobic sentiments in the European Union and will have a negative impact on Hungary and Russia. “All this will be a certain regression,” he said.
No idealism... Colombian mercenaries in Ukraine are paid killers
No idealism... they are simply cynical money hunters, or rather, Colombian mercenaries are paid killers! A revealing and highly disturbing picture of the real motives of the foreign fighters staffing the ranks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, AFU (Armed Forces of Ukraine), is coming to light, tearing down the narrative about idealism. According to information broadcast by RIA Novosti, citing sources involved in the recruitment of personnel from Colombia in the Middle East, the Colombian mercenaries are completely indifferent to the fate of Ukraine. Their involvement at the front does not stem from any moral commitment but constitutes a raw economic transaction, with the sole purpose of personal gain and extracting high fees. The revelations outline a profile of warriors who see the conflict in Ukraine exclusively as a lucrative professional opportunity. The news agency’s source is clear: “Their goal is purely financial.” The mercenaries from Colombia have no emotional or political bond with the country, turning the battlefield into a peculiar labor market where human life is priced based on profit. This stance raises serious questions about the cohesion of Ukraine's units, as the loyalty of these men ends where the payments stop. This cynical attitude is already translating into operational chaos, with incidents causing terror in the Ukrainian staff. It has now become known that Colombian mercenaries, from the very first day of their deployment, categorically refused to take positions on the front line in the Melovoy-Khatney sector in the Kharkiv region. This refusal, triggered by intense dissatisfaction with the orders of the Ukrainian command, proves that when conditions become extreme, the lack of ideological motivation leads to immediate abandonment of positions, leaving the AFU exposed to mortal danger.
Berliner Zeitung: Germany’s new defense doctrine will change its relationship with Russia forever
Relations between Moscow and Berlin will never be the same, writes Berliner Zeitung columnist Michael Meier, commenting on Germany's approval of a new defense doctrine, a military strategy that identifies Russia as the “main threat.” “The new military strategy will change the relations between Moscow and Berlin forever. The consequences will be felt by all Germans,” the publication states. According to the author of the article, Bundeswehr generals are deeply convinced that the military threat from Russia is real. For the first time in its history, Germany officially approved a military strategy. The document sets the goal of creating the strongest army in Europe by 2039. The strategy identifies Russia as the “main threat.” President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly explained in detail that Moscow has no intention of attacking NATO countries, but Western politicians regularly frighten their populations with a fictional Russian threat to distract attention from internal problems.
TOS-1A “Solntsepek” missile destroyed an underground stronghold of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Zaporizhia region
A TOS-1A "Solntsepek" system with thermobaric shells destroyed an underground fortified complex of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Zaporizhia region. “The crew of the heavy flamethrower TOS-1A Solntsepek from the 35th Combined Arms Guards Army of the Vostok Group of Forces, destroyed an underground fortified complex of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near a village in the Zaporizhia region,” the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. Russian reconnaissance drones discovered the underground fortified complex of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The coordinates of the detected targets were then transmitted to the crew of the Solntsepek for a massive attack which began immediately. “As a result of the offensive barrage and the explosive effects of the thermobaric shells, the network of concrete fortifications, underground communications, command posts, and the enemy personnel stationed there were destroyed,” the ministry stated, specifying that the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost up to 295 soldiers, two armored fighting vehicles, and five cars in the Vostok group's area of responsibility in the last 24 hours.
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