Day: July 1, 2026

Valery  #Zaluzhniy and  #Zelenskyy: chances to be elected the Presidentof  #Ukraine in autumn of 2026 – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Valery+Z…

Valery Zaluzhniy and Zelenskyy: chances to be elected the Presidentof Ukraine in autumn of 2026 – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Valery+Z…

#Putin  #Russia  #Ukraine x.com/mikenov/status/2072316…Michael Novakhov (@mikenov)Russia, Ukraine, and Historical Identity – Tweets  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com… Russia is the former colossus on the fast crumbling feet of clay. Ukraine is the true and real Russia, and Putin hates it. Here are the translations of your statement into Russian and Ukrainian, capturing both the idiomatic expressions and the heavy historical weight behind the terms. Russian Translation (Русский)Россия — это бывший колосс на стремительно разрушающихся глиняных ногах. Украина — это настоящая, подлинная Россия, и Путин её ненавидит. Idiomatic Fit: “Colossus on feet of clay” translates perfectly to the well-known Russian idiom колосс на глиняны—  https://x.com/mikenov/status/2072316654860517799

Russia, Ukraine, and Historical Identity – Tweets  thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com… Russia is the former colossus on the fast crumbling feet of clay. Ukraine is the true and real Russia, and Putin hates it. Here are the translations of your statement into Russian and Ukrainian, capturing both the idiomatic expressions and the heavy historical weight behind the terms. Russian Translation (Русский)Россия — это бывший колосс на стремительно разрушающихся глиняных ногах. Украина — это настоящая, подлинная Россия, и Путин её ненавидит. Idiomatic Fit: “Colossus on feet of clay” translates perfectly to the well-known Russian idiom колосс на глиняны

AI Review #Russia,  #Ukraine, and  #HistoricalIdentityRussia, Ukraine, and Historical Identity  share.gemini.google/tdUxSUcg…Russia is the former colossus on the fast crumbling feet of clay. Ukraine is the true and real Russia, and Putin hates it. Here are the translations of your statement into Russian and Ukrainian, capturing both the idiomatic expressions and the heavy historical weight behind the terms.Russian Translation (Русский)Россия — это бывший колосс на стремительно разрушающихся глиняных ногах. Украина — это настоящая, подлинная Россия, и Путин её ненавидит.Idiomatic Fit: “Colossus on feet of clay” translates perfectly to the well-known Russian idiom колосс на глиняных ногах.Historical Nuance: Подлинная Россия captures “true and real Russia.” However, in deep geopolitical or historical debates regarding heritage, authors sometimes substitute Россия with Русь (Rus’) to contrast the medieval Kyivan state with modern Moscow (Россия).Ukrainian Translation (Українська)Росія — це колишній колос на глиняних ногах, що стрімко руйнуються. Україна — це справжня й істинна Росія, і Путін її ненавидить.Grammar & Structure: The phrasing utilizes що стрімко руйнуються to accurately reflect “fast crumbling” in a natural Ukrainian relative clause.Terminology: While Росія is the direct translation of the English text, architectural and historical arguments of this nature frequently employ the term справжня Русь (true Rus’) to explicitly decouple Ukraine’s historical heritage from the modern Russian federation.- share.google/aimode/Dk2vhhHf…The relationship between Russia and Ukraine is deeply rooted in centuries of shared history, cultural ties, and intense geopolitical conflict.The idea that Ukraine represents the “true” historical identity of the region stems from the legacy of Kyivan Rus, a powerful medieval state centered in Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian leadership frequently invoke this shared heritage to justify political and military actions, arguing that Russians and Ukrainians are “one people.” Conversely, Ukraine views its distinct history and sovereign path as central to its national identity, creating a fundamental clash over history, sovereignty, and regional influence.The Legacy of Kyivan RusShared Origins: Both Russia and Ukraine trace their cultural, religious, and political roots back to Kyivan Rus, which flourished from the 9th to the 13th century with Kyiv as its capital.Competing Claims: Modern Ukraine views itself as the direct heir to this cradle of East Slavic civilization. Meanwhile, historical Russian narratives have often positioned Moscow as the political successor to Kyivan Rus.Divergent Paths and National IdentityCultural Distinctiveness: Over centuries of foreign rule, Cossack self-governance, and distinct linguistic development, Ukraine formed a unique cultural identity separate from Russia.Sovereignty: Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine overwhelmingly voted for independence, establishing itself as a sovereign nation with internationally recognized borders.Geopolitical Conflict and IdeologyClash of Visions: The current conflict reflects a clash between Ukraine’s democratic aspirations to integrate with Europe (via the European Union and NATO) and Moscow’s desire to maintain a sphere of influence over former Soviet states.Weaponization of History: Russian leadership often uses highly revisionist historical narratives to deny Ukraine’s right to independent statehood, viewing Ukraine’s Western alignment as a direct threat to Russia’s geopolitical standing.If you are interested in exploring specific aspects of this topic further, I can provide more details on:The historical timeline of Kyivan Rus and how it split.The key treaties that defined modern Ukrainian borders.How cultural identity has evolved in Ukraine since 1991.Let me know how you would like to proceed.-Pic.:  history.ox.ac.uk/article/an-…

Russia is the former colossus on the fast crumbling feet of clay. Ukraine is the true and real Russia, and Putin hates it. – Google Search  google.com/search?q=Russia+i…

Russia, Ukraine, and Historical Identity  share.gemini.google/tdUxSUcg…Russia is the former colossus on the fast crumbling feet of clay. Ukraine is the true and real Russia, and Putin hates it.

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Russia, Ukraine, and Historical Identity #Russia,  #Ukraine, and  #HistoricalIdentityThe historical identity shared and contested between Russia and Ukraine is rooted in the medieval state of Kyivan Rus’, which both nations claim as their cultural ancestor. Diverging historical paths, distinct linguistic developments, and the legacy of imperial and Soviet rule have shaped two separate national identities, culminating in modern geopolitical conflict. [1, 2, 3, 4] The Roots of Shared Heritage Kyivan Rus’: In the 9th century, Kyivan Rus’ emerged with Kyiv as its capital. This medieval state serves as the foundational cultural and religious bedrock for both modern Russians and Ukrainians.Diverging Paths: After the Mongol invasion in the 13th century, the lands that make up modern Ukraine were largely absorbed into the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, exposing them to Western European political structures. Meanwhile, the northern principalities coalesced around Moscow, eventually forming the Russian Empire.Cossack Identity: In the 17th century, Ukrainian Cossacks revolted against Polish rule and established the Cossack Hetmanate, which many Ukrainian historians view as their first proto-state. This era forged a distinct Ukrainian identity centered on liberty and steppe culture. [2, 3, 5, 7]Imperial and Soviet ErasSubordination Policies: The Russian Empire frequently sought to suppress Ukrainian identity, classifying Ukrainians as “Little Russians” and the Ukrainian language as a regional dialect. Educational and publishing bans were implemented to enforce the concept of an all-Russian Slavic unity.Soviet Statehood: In the early 20th century, the Soviet Union formally established the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, granting it administrative borders and institutional structures, albeit under strict Communist Party control.Trauma and Resistance: Ukraine suffered severe demographic catastrophes during the Soviet era, most notably the Holodomor—a man-made famine in 1932–1933 that caused millions of deaths. [3, 4]Modern National ConsolidationIndependence: With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Ukraine voted for independence, beginning a process of consolidating a shared civic identity looking toward Western integration.Diverging Worldviews: While central and western Ukraine generally sought closer ties with the European Union and NATO, eastern and southern regions maintained closer economic and cultural ties to Russia.War for Identity: The ongoing war has become a conflict over cultural heritage and sovereignty. Russian leadership has often justified its aggression by denying Ukraine’s historical legitimacy as a distinct nation, while Ukrainians have increasingly united in their determination to maintain their independence. [8, 14, 15, 16, 17]For deeper analysis on the evolving geopolitics and historical memory, explore the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) or the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).AI responses may include mistakes.[1]  cfr.org/backgrounders/ukrain…[2]  reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/c…[3]  youtube.com/watch?v=MDN-DtJM…[4]  youtube.com/watch?v=tGotceyP…[5]  youtube.com/watch?v=yYs3R9hP…[6]  en.kremlin.ru/events/preside…[7]  piie.com/publications/chapte…[8]  inss.ndu.edu/Research-and-Co…[9]  youtube.com/watch?v=6p4CWUtA…[10]  youtube.com/watch?v=QinNBsUX…[11]  magazines.hachettelearning.c…[12]  youtube.com/watch?v=8svHZ_M4…[13]  csis.org/analysis/russias-wa…[14]  en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the…[15]  giwps.georgetown.edu/2026/03…[16]  pressto.amu.edu.pl/index.php…[17]  foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/w…- Google Search  google.com/search?q=Russia%2…

NEW: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Vice president JD Vance accidentally admitted that the US is using the agreement with Iran to refill some stocks and stabilize world’s oil economy then to attack again: “So I think what the president has told us to do is use this MOU to sort of refill the world’s oil economy, to refill some stocks, and then to see where the hand is.”

#Ukraine In Kiew scheint Panik auszubrechen. Angeblich soll der ukrainische Oberbefehlshaber Syrsky zur Verteidigung von Kiew und Tschernihiw/Tschernygow (290.000 Einwohner) aufgerufen haben (ZOVMilitary). Den ukrainischen Geheimdiensten sollen Pläne vorliegen, die beweisen, dass Moskau kurz davor steht, einen Großangriff auf die beiden Städte zu starten. Das ist beim jetzigen Stand der HauptFrontlinie schwer vorstellbar. Passt eher in das “Bild” der grandiosen Verteidigung der “ukrainischen Heimat” gegen die anstürmenden “Putinschen Horden”. Was sich auch historisch-propagandistisch gut “vermarkten” lässt. Kiew und Tschernygow sind über 1000 Jahre alt und waren “Hauptstädte” der Kiewer Rus. Da die Stimmung in der ukrainischen Armee derzeit nicht besonders gut ist, kommt ein großer Schlachtaufruf zur “Verteidigung der Ukraine” auf der Grundlage “historischer Wurzeln” in diesen Tagen genau zur richtigen Zeit.

Forget about the rumors regarding Ukraine holding elections this autumn. Media stories are buzzing with gossip about political rivalries, but a wartime vote is completely off the table and we should stop talking about it.The recent report claiming Zelensky asked Zaluzhnyi if he would run in the fall has generated a lot of noise. This entire debate is completely useless because elections are physically and legally impossible right now.To hold a credible vote, Ukraine would first need a stable peace. You cannot open polling stations or run fair campaigns under constant missile and drone attacks while fighting the bloodiest European war since World War II.The war has also reshuffled the population dramatically. As pointed out by  @IAPonomarenko, the country would have to rebuild its entire electoral system to figure out voter rolls for millions of refugees abroad, frontline soldiers, and citizens under occupation.Ukraine’s constitution explicitly bans wartime elections for a reason. The bad faith critics yelling loudest for elections are just setting a trap. They would be the first to call the vote rigged if Zelensky won again, yet they never demand free elections from Putin

🚨 Breaking:News has just been received that the US has launched a massive attack on an IRGC facility, resulting in the immediate deaths of the IRGC chief Esmail Qaani and several other IRGC officials. Video

🇷🇺🇺🇦RUSSIA has prepared a large-scale of  combined missile and  drone attack on UKRAINE in the next 36.The attack is expected to target  Kyiv, Kyiv oblast, western Ukraine cities and energy infrastructures + military sites.The attack has been under preparation for 2 weeks.The following are expected to take part in the attack.1.Strategic Bombers; 7–8 Tu-95MS + 2 Tu-160M bombers armed with Kh-101 missiles, located at Olenya and Engels-2 airbases.2. Ballistic & Hypersonic MissilesI involving iskander-M ballistic missiles andZircon hypersonic missiles 3. Massive Drone Swarm involving Huge stockpile of Geran-2 + Gerbera  drones  which have been under preparation for over 2 weeks.

Ukraine pummels Russia’s main military satellite ops center | World News Tonight – YouTube  youtube.com/watch?v=goTm33Op…

🇫🇮🇷🇺 NEW: Finland officially lifts nuclear weapons ban.Russia has warned it would respond to nuclearization with political and military measures.

🇮🇱🇹🇷 Netanyahu has a message for Erdogan after his latest anti-Israel rhetoric: Calm down.”We will not allow anyone to threaten our security. What is happening in Turkey is the result of Iran’s declining power. He forgot that Ottoman rule ended 400 years ago. Does it worry me? Of course.”Source: Jerusalem Post / Writer: Julie

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to limit to who can be American | DW News – YouTube  youtube.com/watch?v=cAJx18Tn…

The signs Putin could use his vast nuclear arsenalMy latest for  @theipaper. Of course, the key point is that so far these warning signs are NOT showing inews.co.uk/news/world/signs…

EXCLUSIVE: Russia approved secret China military training at top level, sources say  reut.rs/4wo4pj2  reut.rs/4wo4pj2

EXCLUSIVE: Ukraine believes it has wrested back the initiative on the battlefield by striking Russian troops, logistics hubs and oil infrastructure. Now it is racing to secure billions more in Western military aid before Moscow adapts. politico.eu/article/ukraine-…

Valery Zaluzhniy (former Ukrainian commander-in-chief, current ambassador to London) was summoned back to Kyiv in mid-June, per  @ukrpravda_news. Zelenskyy asked him if he would run in presidential elections if they were held in autumn. “Yes. I will,” Zaluzhniy replied.

L’ancien Premier ministre russe Mikhaïl Kasyanov estime que, face aux frappes ukrainiennes sur Moscou et Saint-Pétersbourg, la plupart des membres de l’entourage de Poutine éprouvent un sentiment de honte et souhaitent la fin de la guerre.  1/ #Russie  #Ukraine

🇺🇦🇷🇺Ukraine says it’s  Ready to Sink Russia’s Shadow Fleet if Declared as Military Targets by IMO.Ukraine formally asked the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to recognize vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet used to export oil and bypass Western sanctions as legitimate military targets. These ships help fund Russia’s war against Ukraine according Ukrainian officials.

Day 5 of the infamous 40-day operation… and according to international analysts, the clock inside Putin’s bunker is starting to tick incredibly loud. ⏱️💥In a striking analysis for Forbes, foreign correspondent Melik Kaylan writes that Vladimir Putin is now facing “incurable problems” on every single level. Public fury is boiling over due to forced conscription, acute domestic fuel shortages, and relentless Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. The “catastrophic” war has simply become impossible to hide from the public. 📉🔥But it’s not the regular citizens or even the army that Putin needs to fear first—it’s his own inner circle.The analysis highlights that as things worsen, the Russian population will demand answers. Initially, they will blame the oligarchs and officials surrounding the Tsar. And that is exactly why the elite will mutiny before the army does—driven by pure, naked fear for their own survival and assets. 🐊💼According to Kaylan, if the current collapse continues, Putin is highly likely to be overthrown within three years. The endgame will likely look like one of two options:The Quick Route: Eliminating Putin swiftly to seize power and neutralize the threat before his loyalists can even process what happened. ⚡️The Scapegoat Route: Keeping him alive but isolated, transforming him into the ultimate fall guy for the disastrous Ukraine war, allowing the rest of the elite to wash their hands of guilt and cut a deal with the West. 🧼🇷🇺Three years might feel like a long time, but the smell of panic in the Kremlin corridors is getting harder to ignore.Sources: Forbes strategic analysis by Melik Kaylan and regional Russian socio-economic monitoring, July 1, 2026.