I've been asked in the comments about the state of the Russian economy.
Here are some numbers.
Military spending is increasing. Incomes continue decreasing for the Russian people. However strange that may sound, that plays right into Putin's hand. Most of Russia's population are
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian Economy: Rising Military Spending, Falling Incomes, and Putin’s Advantage
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Russia attacks Zaporizhzhia: 1 dead, 6 wounded



Russian troops struck Zaporizhzhia at least six times, regional governor Ivan Fedorov reported. The attacks targeted residential areas and infrastructure facilities. One person was killed, and the number of injured rose to six.
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Peace with Russia requires strength, not agreements
Peace with Russia cannot be achieved through agreements, it can only be enforced through strength. Those willing to trade Ukraine’s land so that Ukraine gets peace miss the point. Instead, they should campaign for empowering Ukraine, not weakening it X
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Kharkiv Accords: Ukraine’s sovereignty over Crimea confirmed despite Black Sea Fleet lease
2010 Kharkiv Accords: While extending Russia’s Black Sea Fleet lease in Crimea, this bilateral agreement confirmed Ukraine’s sovereignty over Crimea, underscoring respect for its territorial borders 6/
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Budapest Memorandum: Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons for security guarantees
1994 Budapest Memorandum: Russia, along with the U.S. and U.K., pledged to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in exchange for Ukraine relinquishing its nuclear arsenal, reinforcing Ukraine’s post-Soviet borders 3/
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Peace for territories is denial, Ukraine must enforce peace
Those who argue for «peace for territories» are in denial Since Ukraine’s independence in 1991, Russia signed 7 agreements recognizing Ukraine's territorial integrity Peace with Russia is only possible if Ukraine can enforce it, giving up land is irrelevant 1/
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Ukrainian musicians congratulate defenders, thank HUR MO Ukraine
🤝 Музиканти привітали зі святом захисників та захисниць України
— Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (@DI_Ukraine) 1 octobre 2024
▫️ Українські співаки та музичні гурти привітали захисників та захисниць України зі святом.
🙏 Дякуємо усім за щирі слова та постійну підтримку воїнів ГУР МО України!
🇺🇦 Слава Україні! pic.twitter.com/MkLnLHu9DaМузиканти привітали зі святом захисників та захисниць України Українські співаки та музичні гурти привітали захисників та захисниць України зі святом. Дякуємо усім за щирі слова та постійну підтримку воїнів ГУР МО України! Слава Україні!
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US says Ukraine can use own weapons for deep strikes inside Russia
US: Ukraine free to strike Russia with own weapons Asked about the US ban on Ukraine using US weapons for deep strikes in Russia, a State Department spokesperson suggested Ukraine could use its own weapons for such operations.
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US plans $50B loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets
The US is working to unlock a $50 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets by the end of the year, according to Brink.
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Russians attacked Zaporizhzhia: one dead, six injured
Russians struck residential neighborhoods and infrastructure facilities in Zaporizhzhia: 1 person killed, 6 wounded. Photo report
