Boris Artzybasheff, Ukrainian-American (1899-1965), Anti Axis / Wickwire Spencer Steel Company, 1942, poster, 43 x 55 cm

In July 2015, Epstein emailed his Kremlin handler Sergey Belyakov (whose boss Kirill Dimitriev is currently negotiating with Kushner & Witkoff over Ukraine): "I need a favor there is a Russian girl from Moscow she is attempting to blackmail a group of powerful biznessman in New York" EFTA00653281

🇪🇺 The EU has called for the "urgent" creation of alternatives to Visa and Mastercard to reduce dependence on the US. According to Director General of the EU Banking Alliance, the dominance of US payment systems is a potential leverage point should transatlantic relations deteriorate.

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Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces say operators of the 412th Brigade destroyed nine Russian multiple launch rocket systems in January. The brigade reports the targets included a North Korean M1991 system and two TOS-1A Solntsepyok heavy flamethrower systems, hit in coordination with other units.

☠️ Elimination of Russian DRG near Pokrovsk by 147th Artillery Brigade!

The General Staff reported that Ukraine’s Defense Forces struck a UAV storage facility in Russia’s Rostov region, where approximately 6,000 FPV drones were destroyed.

Russian occupation authorities in Crimea are concerned about growing pro-Ukrainian sentiment among teenagers, Radio Svoboda reports. He said officials ordered expanded youth activities and stronger propaganda after closed meetings, admitting Russian influence efforts among students are failing.

🇺🇦🇫🇷Ukraine and France will jointly produce weapons The collaboration targets the development of innovative EW systems and high-tech security tools. Both governments also discussed project financing through EU loans and SAFE program. Read more 👀 theukrainianreview.info/ukraine-and-...

1/ Russian warbloggers are bitter and outraged that Serbia is selling ammunition to the EU to provide to Ukraine. One advocates that in response, "as a brotherly gesture, [we could] cut off their fucking gas valve". ⬇️ bsky.app/profile/wart...

Local channels in occupied Crimea report that a "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system was spotted being transported along the "Tavrida" highway from Kerch toward Simferopol. Typically, such systems are moved from Russia to Crimea to replace those that have been damaged or destroyed.

War in Europe continues. On Day 1351, Russia seems close to capturing another 2 large towns in Donetsk. Why? Because Ukraine's allies have generally been too slow and still only arm them well enough to stay in the war, not to help them end it. This is the start of Wednesday's daily thread:

Also, last night drones attacked an electrical substation in the Russian city of Vladimir. According to monitoring reports, it is one of the most powerful substations in Russia and holds strategic importance for the country’s power grid. Its installed capacity is 4,850 MVA.

🚀⚠️ Yuriy Ignat said Patriot system shoots down ballistic missiles in automatic mode, so it is more difficult for it to accurately calculate the moment of interception of a missile that is maneuvering during flight. "However, and there are results of shooting down both Iskanders and Kinzhals."

The power station in Oryol, Russia, was under attack last night. What makes this case interesting that it was probably targeted by missiles and not just drones.

☠️💥 Outstanding strike! On the Pokrovsk direction of the front, a kamikaze drone flew into Chinese Desertcross-1000-3 all-terrain vehicle, packed with Russian infantry.

🌊 As a result of the dam breach caused by HIMARS MLRS strikes, the water in the Belgorod reservoir began to flow. The sand quarry, which had a 188-meter gap between its banks at the reservoir outlet, is now at least 10 meters wide and can be crossed on foot.

"They’ve wrecked us, those damn Khokhols!" - Russians are reporting strikes on their strongpoint and bunkers with caponiers.

🔥 Kursk region. Strike on location of the Russian military deployment. Everything burned down.

🇪🇪🇺🇦 Pevkur announced Estonia's initiative to allocate €3 million for the purchase and support of Starlink satellite communication systems for Ukraine.

North Korea has sent about 5,000 construction troops to Russia since September to help with "infrastructure reconstruction," South Korea’s intelligence agency said. It is reported that around 10,000 North Korean troops are currently stationed near the Russian-Ukrainian border,⤵️

‼️Ukrainian Special Operations Forces launched a strike on a Russian Iskander Operational-Tactical Missile complex&Russian air defense elements On the night of October 4,an Iskander transport-loading vehicle was hit from joint actions of one of the SO Forces unit&the Black Spark unit in Kursk region

The Russians are showing how long an FPV "waiter" drone can lie in wait for a target. In the video, the drone stayed on the road for at least a full day waiting for its target, but when it finally appeared, the drone was unable to take off and exploded just a few meters from the vehicle.

‼️ Russia seeks to regain its influence over Moldova, says Moldovan president

Just sent out this short, free piece. Yesterday's election in the USA might represent a chance for Ukraine supporters. Previously, fear of Trump who wants to work with Putin, has enfeebled Ukraine supporters in Congress. Now Trump is a liability--and that is good. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...

The story of the vote in the USA last night is that the Democrats have an amazing opportunity to retake the center ground of US politics and have a strong working majority--while forcing the GOP to the far right. If the Dems do not do this, they have only themselves to blame.

A GREAT 😮‍💨 song: x.com/i/status/198... sorry is on twitter

💀 Rodynske. Paratroopers of the 95th destroy the last Russians who entered the settlement. The paratroopers came as reinforcements to clear the town, which is on the road to Pokrovsk.

Rescuers dug out one more body from the debris after the Russian attack on the city. Two people were killed by Russia in Zaporizhzhia today. Deepest condolences...

❌ Another oil refinery in Russia has closed. The Ilsky Oil Refinery announced the temporary shutdown of some production capacity. Industry sources note that the refinery is also experiencing problems with product sales and is reducing refining volumes.

💥 Minus 2 artillery systems and self-propelled gun, — 5th Assault Brigade

This was just posted by a CBS News producer on their Instagram stories.

Minus another russian Osa air defense system. Glory! 📹: 30th Marine Corps

Say "cheese"

Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.

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Another thing: this idiot is telling Nato "created" Kosovo. Kosovo was a member of Yu federation since the times of Tito, so enough of this ruZZian BS propaganda.

They will have goulash for lunch and he will be the main ingredient

Rescuers have recovered a man's body from the rubble in Zaporizhzhia. The search continues. So far, 17 people are confirmed injured, including a two-year-old girl and five other children, according to the regional administration.

The Russian oil tanker Furia, en route to India with a cargo of Urals crude, reversed course and stopped in the Baltic Sea, Bloomberg reported. The vessel was moving west through the strait between Denmark and Germany but turned around on Oct. 28.

Translated: after I fu*k up I had to bow to Xi to buy our soya and to let me buy their minerals. The price of course is secret, buy hey, is not from my pocket, no? Moron

Last night, Russia carried out a massive strike on the territory of Ukraine. The main targets of the attack were gas and energy infrastructure, but civilian facilities were also among those hit.

🔥 Partisans destroy enemy communication facilities on the territory: exclusive video from GUR Cellular towers and communication equipment of local mobile operators continue to catch fire throughout Russia.

"After two years plagued by infighting and political paralysis, the Dutch tried to turn a page in Wednesday’s seismic election. But the parties finishing 1st and 2nd, centrist liberal D66 and the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), are sworn enemies." @politico.eu www.politico.eu/article/dutc...

🎉 Destruction of Russian "Osa" missile system.

As a result of the Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia, private houses and apartment buildings were damaged. Two people were killed and 13 were injured, including six children. Rescue workers are still on the scene.

Footage shows the destruction of three enemy vehicles equipped with electronic warfare systems, burned by the State Border Guard Service fighters in the South. The anti-drone nets didn’t help the Russians much. t.me/c/1323012452...

Zelensky is visiting Sweden and will meet PM Ulf Kristersson in Linköping, where they’ll tour an unnamed company, reported to be the manufacturer of JAS 39 Gripen jets. The Swedish government says a major announcement on defence supplies will follow.