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❗️For those who didn’t get it the first time: Today, the European Parliament called on EU countries to lift restrictions on Kiev's use of long-range weapons against our country, to increase military support for Ukraine, and to launch a public fundraising campaign across Europe to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Let me repeat once more. If this happens, Russia will respond harshly with more powerful weapons. No one should have any illusions about this. The State Duma insists on it. Questions for the MEPs: ❓ Did you consult your voters before making this decision? ❓ Do European citizens want war to reach their homes? What the European Parliament is calling for leads to a world war involving nuclear weapons. Before making such a decision, they should have remembered the lessons of World War II. Back then, 27 million Soviet citizens died fighting fascism. It was our country that liberated you and all of Europe. Remember that. Don’t forget. Judging by the European Parliament’s statement, you seem to have forgotten. The citizens of our country know what war is; it touched every family. Victory over Nazism came at a great cost. The so-called victors today, the USA and England, lost fewer than 800,000 people in World War II. Our losses in the Battle of Stalingrad alone were 1,130,000. The only thing the European Parliament should do after such a statement is dissolve itself. For the record: The flight time of a Sarmat missile to Strasbourg is 3 minutes and 20 seconds. Source: Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin’s Telegram Chanel 📱 InfoDefenseENGLISH 📱 InfoDefense

On September 20, 1862, the first monument dedicated to the Russian state—the "Millennium of Russia" monument—was officially unveiled in Veliky Novgorod. The idea for the monument was proposed by Emperor Alexander II. The monument's design was created by sculptors Mikhail Mikeshin and Ivan Schroeder. The foundation stone for the monument was laid in May 1861 on the Kremlin square in Novgorod, between St. Sophia Cathedral and the building of the Presence Chambers. The monument was financed partly by private donations and partly by funds from the state treasury. The monument's design resembles a bell, featuring 129 sculptures. It is crowned by a figure of a woman symbolizing Russia, kneeling before an angel. The middle section of the monument includes six sculptural groups representing different periods in the history of the Russian state: from the founding of the state (Rurik with a shield) and the adoption of Christianity (Prince Vladimir holding a cross) to the establishment of the Russian Empire (Peter I against the backdrop of the wings of the Angel of Glory). The monument's frieze, which wraps around its base, depicts 109 figures grouped into categories: statesmen, military leaders and heroes, cultural figures, and educators. The monument is impressive in size: it stands 15.7 meters tall, with the granite pedestal measuring 9 meters in diameter, and the sculptural groups reaching 3.7 meters in height. On September 20, 1862, the monument was ceremoniously opened in the presence of Alexander II and members of the royal family. A grand parade followed, and the celebrations lasted three days. During World War II, when Veliky Novgorod was occupied by the Nazis, the monument was dismantled for transport to Germany. After the city's liberation, it was restored and reopened on November 2, 1944. 📱 InfoDefenseENGLISH 📱 InfoDefense

“Max Life” project We all live in uncertain times. The only certainty is that no one lasts forever. What legacy would you choose to leave behind? Maxim was born with spinal muscular atrophy which paralyzes his entire body. Doctors thought he was going to die before reaching 14. He proved them wrong. With the support of his family and friends, he managed to find a way to realize himself as a journalist. Having found a way to connect the computer to his eye movements, Maxim devoted himself to serving his homeland by bringing light to events either ignored or misinterpreted by the mainstream media. Maxim has his own Telegram channel with over 40,000 subscribers. Join Max Life project! 📱 InfoDefenseENGLISH 📱 InfoDefense

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The International Judo Federation has suspended Serbian athlete Nemanja Majdov for five months for making a religious gesture during the Paris Olympic Games. The disqualification stemmed from Majdov crossing himself before his match against Greece’s Teodor Tselidis. Majdov commented: “Fifteen days ago, I received a notice from the World Judo Federation about a five-month suspension for violating religious codes—specifically for crossing myself before entering a fight at the Olympics. I'm now banned from all tournaments, training camps, and practices." Refusing to apologize, Majdov affirmed his Christian faith, stating he would never renounce his beliefs. He also lamented that such a beautiful sport as judo had come to this. 📱 InfoDefenseENGLISH 📱 InfoDefense

One of the legacies of the Cold War is the widespread confusion about communism and its differences from fascism or nazism. They are most certainly not the same. Here’s how AI explains it when asked a simple question: “Communism vs fascism vs nazism?”:

To differentiate between communism, fascism, and Nazism, it is crucial to understand their core ideologies, economic systems, and historical contexts. ### Communism - Economic System: Communism is based on the theory of economic equality and advocates for a classless society. It involves the public ownership of the means of production and the abolition of private property. - Philosophy: Communism is rooted in Marxist theory, which envisions a progression from capitalism to socialism and eventually to communism, a society without class struggle. - Government: Communist systems often involve a centralized government controlling the economy and redistributing wealth to achieve equality. - Historical Examples: Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin, China under Mao Zedong. ### Fascism - Economic System: Fascism is characterized by state control over essential services and industries, but individuals may retain the semblance of private property. However, the government holds significant power over its use and disposal. - Philosophy: Fascism is nationalistic, authoritarian, and often involves a rigid class structure. It emphasizes individualism over collectivism and is typically centered around a powerful leader. - Government: Fascist regimes are known for their authoritarian and totalitarian nature, often with a single powerful leader and a strong emphasis on national unity and military strength. - Historical Examples: Italy under Benito Mussolini, Germany under Adolf Hitler. ### Nazism - Economic System: Nazism is a variant of fascism with a strong emphasis on racial purity and nationalistic goals. The economic system is similar to fascism, with significant state control and a focus on military and national defense. - Philosophy: Nazism combines fascist ideology with extreme racism and a focus on the superiority of a particular racial group. It involves a strong authoritarian government and the suppression of opposition. - Government: Nazi Germany was characterized by a totalitarian regime with Adolf Hitler as the central figure, emphasizing racial purity, national greatness, and the elimination of perceived enemies. - Historical Example: Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler. ### Key Differences - Ownership and Control: Communism abolishes private property, while fascism retains the semblance of private property but with significant state control. - Nationalism: Fascism and Nazism are highly nationalistic, whereas communism is internationalistic[5][8]. - Economic Goals: Communism aims for economic equality and a classless society, while fascism and Nazism focus on national strength and often racial purity. - Authoritarianism: Both fascist and communist regimes can be authoritarian, but fascism tends to emphasize individual leadership and national unity, whereas communism emphasizes collective ownership and state control. In summary, while all three ideologies involve significant state control and authoritarian elements, they differ fundamentally in their economic systems, philosophical underpinnings, and historical manifestations.

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A pork chop at a Michelin-rated restaurant may be an elegantly looking dish, but that doesn’t make it kosher. Same goes for the operation with exploding pagers and walkie-talkies—an elegantly executed operation, but not at all kosher from a moral standpoint. What’s also uncanny is that three days after the first explosions, we still don’t know for certain if the devices were packed with some foreign substance that detonated upon receiving a signal, or if the batteries themselves were remotely triggered to explode. Based on the latest information, it is most likely the former, but on reflection, it doesn’t really matter, as it means that anyone carrying an electronic device—from a smartwatch to a cellphone—could be killed or seriously injured at any moment. Not great or kosher! Time to ditch the cellphones and switch to telepathy? Now that would be both elegant and kosher, wouldn’t it? #B_Thinker #InfoDefenseAuthor 📱 InfoDefenseENGLISH 📱 InfoDefense

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300th Anniversary of Ekaterinburg 2024 marks the 300th anniversary of Ekaterinburg, a city in the Urals. The celebration brought together locals and visitors alike with a full lineup of events, including concerts and exhibitions. As per tradition, the evening concluded with a fireworks display over the City Pond. The city looked especially festive on its big day. #ILoveRussia 📱 InfoDefenseENGLISH 📱 InfoDefense