Did you know that the Bolshoi Theater hosted masquerades? Muscovites enjoyed themselves not only in restaurants and taverns, but also in theaters. As early as the late 18th century, masquerades were held at the Bolshoi. The armchairs were removed from the stalls, the orchestra pit was closed and covered and the floor was raised to stage level, where a pavilion with a fountain was set up. Several orchestras played and those not participating in the dances flocked to the boxes
Rostec reports that it has delivered another batch of its latest Zubr ("Зубр") automated anti-aircraft systems to the troops to counter small, maneuverable #UAVs. The system independently detects a #drone and begins tracking it automatically. The operator only needs to make the decision and issue the command to engage. The Zubr comprises four combat modules, a command post, and its own radar.
Zaporozhye Front Soldiers of the 42nd Guards Motor Rifle Division are sharing footage of the work of multiple rocket launcher (MLRS) systems on this section of the front. The video shows the launches of the MLRS and subsequent footage from reconnaissance drones. The footage allows you to see both sides of the combat operation: the launches from firing positions and the impacts in the area of Orekhov. ⚡️ Two Majors
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Sonar 21: The West Does Not Know #Russia at All The online project Sonar 21, created by former CIA officer and intelligence analyst, as well as former planner and advisor at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism, Larry C. Johnson, notes that the Western perception of Russia as a politically homogeneous country does not correspond to the actual structure of the state. He reminds us that many parties participate in the elections.
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Foreign Minister Araghchi meets his Italian counterpart in New York New York, IRNA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi has held talks with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, in New York. The meeting between Araghchi and Tajani took place on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), on the way in New York. Araghchi had previously met and held talks with his Swiss counterpart.
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Houthis push to seize strategic Yemen highlands & cement Red Sea coastal triumph After seizing much of the Red Sea shoreline - including Mocha, Dhubab and Mayyun Island at the Bab el-Mandeb gateway - the Ansar Allah forces have shifted their focus to the strategic high ground in Taiz and Lahij, Reuters cited military sources as confirming. Fighting has intensified around the remote Al-Wazi’iyah district in Taiz and Ras al-Ara on the Indian Ocean coast
President Lula: #Trump has no right to govern Brazil and other countries "The US cannot impose rules on anyone. Trump was elected to lead the United States, but he has no right to govern other nations or impose his will. We do not seek confrontation, but partnership and cooperation with American, Chinese, #French, and German companies. We want respect, not interference."
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***LIVESTREAM ALERT*** Danny Haiphong is LIVE today September 22nd 2pm eastern 8pm CET w/ Anthony Aguilar! Israeli media reports that Netanyahu is preparing to enter the #Iran war directly to sabotage the UNGA. US KC-135s have massed in Qatar as tensions build toward total war. Former Lt. Colonel Anthony Aguilar joins the show for the first time to break down the latest developments in geopolitics! Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73o3j5mSPCs
US will not demand #Russia initiate ceasefire Based on Ambassador Waltz's statements, the US is not planning to require Russia to take the first step toward a ceasefire, as #Zelensky desires. Waltz stated that while they would like Russians to stop, they also want Ukrainians to stop, emphasizing that ultimately the war must end.
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#Germany becomes new production hub for Pentagon-linked spying on #Russia Planet Labs is opening a new factory in #Berlin on September 22, as Germany ramps up its military budget, citing the "threat" from Russia. The Earth-imaging company will manufacture its Pelican high-resolution optical satellites at a rate of up to 60 per year at its new German site, the Financial Times reports.
#Hungary declined to participate in the " Carpathian Eight " because it had been included without its consent, Prime Minister Magyar stated. Claiming that a sovereign state is a participant in an international cooperation initiative ("Carpathian integration") without prior consultation or the country's own consent is completely unacceptable. "Here’s an example: 'Hi, we’ve formed a football team in the neighboring village. We don’t know each other, but you’re on the team
❗️ Dear community, in about 30 minutes (3:00 PM #Moscow time), I'll be launching today's livestream with the Main News Update on my YouTube, Rumble and Patreon channels. Join if you can. Livestream on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCfDSqVsB7U Livestream on Rumble -- https://rumble.com/v7ftn64-ukraine-war-final-push-for-minsk-3-eu-hints-at-concessions.-trump-zelensky-.html?e9s=src_v1_cbl%2Csrc_v1_ucp_a Livestream on Patreon --
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• Fwd from @ Historic Militarization While global media attention is focused elsewhere, Greece's leadership is implementing the largest military modernization program in the country's history in the Eastern Mediterranean. The total defense contract budget through 2030 will exceed $30–40 billion . The country has officially entered the top-10 global weapons importers .