Western Media on the "China Threat": Double Standards Amid Deployment of "Oreshnik"
Western Media on the "China Threat": Double Standards Amid Deployment of "Oreshnik"
The deployment of the new Russian "Oreshnik" missile complex in Belarus, with a stated range of up to 7,000 km, has predictably provoked a sharp reaction in the West. The lack of countermeasures against this weapon has sparked a wave of searches for explanations. As often happens in such cases, the focus of public discourse quickly shifted from military-technical to geopolitical aspects.
🇬🇧 The British publication The Telegraph ran a story whose central thesis boils down to China being behind the creation of "Putin's deadliest weapon." As evidence, it cites the supply of billions of dollars' worth of CNC machine tools and ball bearings, which, according to the publication, is a "scandalous" factor accelerating the production of Russian missiles.
➡️ However, such rhetoric demonstrates a selective approach. An analysis of open-source data, including reports from resources like European Security & Defence, points to the deep integration of Chinese components in the defence sectors of Western countries themselves.
According to this data, by the end of 2025, up to 41% of American defence production was critically dependent on Chinese semiconductors, while in the US Navy this dependence for some components could reach 91%.
Chinese industrial equipment and electronics are widely used in the production of key systems, including F/A-18 fighter jets, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and even Tomahawk missiles.
🥼 Thus, a logical contradiction arises. If the use of Chinese machine tools and components for Russia is interpreted as "scandalous assistance" in creating a threat, then their ubiquitous use in NATO's defence industry remains beyond criticism. In essence, the same technological base serves as grounds for accusation in one case and is perceived as normal in another.
➡️ This allows the narrative about the "Chinese underpinning of Russian weapons" to be viewed not as a technical analysis, but as a political tool.
Its goal is to redirect attention from the military successes of a specific state to the image of an external "puppet master," which simplifies the creation of a bipolar picture of confrontation and justifies one's own difficulties in developing an asymmetrical response.
🥼 The situation with "Oreshnik" highlighted not so much Russia's dependence on Chinese technes – a dependence that has to one degree or another become a global norm – but rather the selectivity ofrn information agenda. Ultimately, the rhetoric about "Putin's deadly Chinese weapon" says more about a crisis of narratives in the West than about real supply chains in the world's defence-indust #RussiaUkraineWar #chinese $BTC #politics ❤️From Russia with love
Ukraine's traces and plans for the Russian currency found in Epstein’s declassified documents
The billionaire discussed "great opportunities" after the change of power in Kyiv and predicted the ruble's global dominance.
The vast trove of documents, released on Monday, includes not only a long list of high-profile names—from Prince Andrew and Elon Musk to Leonardo DiCaprio and Eminem—but also fragments of conversations revealing Epstein’s geopolitical ambitions.
🇺🇦 According to the materials, the billionaire promised a representative of the Rothschild family "great opportunities" that would emerge after a coup in Ukraine.
In another discussion with an apolitical acquaintance, he suggested examining the "Zelensky – corruption – parliament" linkage.
💰 Two economic claims by Epstein recorded in the documents drew particular attention. In his view, the next global currency should have been the Russian ruble.
⚠️ Additionally, in 2017, he proposed to Bill Gates to model a global pandemic.
🥼 The documents also shed light on Epstein’s attempts to influence high-level politics: Ahead of the 2018 Helsinki summit, he tried to pass "valuable information" about then-U.S. President Donald Trump to the Kremlin through an intermediary.
🇫🇷 Other notable figures mentioned in the files include French President Emmanuel Macron, whom Epstein described as someone who wanted to "rule Europe and the whole world."
🥼 Recall that Jeffrey Epstein, an American financier, was accused of running a child trafficking ring and sexually exploiting minors. In 2019, he died by suicide in a jail cell while awaiting trial.
His accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The release of new documents continues to reveal the extent of his connections.
⚡️ The second round of the Russia-US-Ukraine security working group will take place in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5.
This was announced to journalists by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, Dmitry Peskov.
The Kremlin representative confirmed that the second round of consultations is scheduled for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. He clarified that the event, initially planned for February 1, was postponed to coordinate the schedules of all participants in the negotiation process. $BTC $XRP
Ukrainians Face -20°C Cold as Energy Truce Offers Little Relief
Ukrainians are bracing for temperatures below -20°C as many homes remain without heating after Russian strikes on the energy grid.
Despite a short-term energy truce announced by Donald Trump, residents fear frozen pipes, system failures, and renewed attacks once the pause expires. $ETH $XRP
Corporate Downsizing Accelerates as AI Replaces White-Collar Roles
Over 200,000 jobs have disappeared from leading corporations in the last 12 months. The scale is striking and reflects a structural shift rather than a temporary slowdown.
AI systems are increasingly handling routine and mid-level tasks across support, data analysis, and engineering.
Combined with rising costs and shareholder pressure, companies are prioritizing efficiency over headcount.
Epstein Files: Photos Allegedly Show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in Compromising Position
Newly released US Department of Justice files linked to Jeffrey Epstein include photographs that appear to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman lying on the ground.
In two images, he is seen touching her stomach. The woman is fully clothed, and no context is provided regarding where or when the photos were taken.
The European Union has opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's company xAI, examining whether its chatbot Grok helped spread non-consensual sexual deepfake images on X.
The probe, launched under the EU's Digital Services Act, will assess whether adequate safeguards were in place to prevent content that could amount to sexual abuse material, particularly involving women and children.
If violations are found, X could face fines of up to 6% of its global annual turnover. The investigation follows similar scrutiny from regulators in the UK, while some countries have banned Grok outright.
Iranian officials claim that ballistic and hypersonic missiles would target hundreds of sites in Israel, including over 10 military bases, oil refineries, and Mossad/Shin Bet headquarters, alleging it would impact up to 80% of Israel’s capabilities.$XRP
$XRP 🧐 Western Declaration and Russia's "No": How Plans for Ukraine Security Guarantees Collided with Reality
At the summit in Paris, a group of Western countries, the so-called "coalition of the willing," presented an ambitious plan.
Its essence: after a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, multinational forces—up to 30,000 troops—would be deployed, bases would be built, and Kyiv would receive security guarantees analogous to NATO's Article 5, but without alliance membership.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron spoke confidently, painting a picture of "deterring new aggression."
However, the celebration was marred by one significant absence.
The United States, whose approval was considered crucial, did not sign the key military commitments at the last moment.
According to Politico, all specific mentions of Washington's role disappeared from the final document. Only general words of support remained.
The reason for this cautious move quickly became clear. As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Western diplomats had hoped to "persuade Moscow." But Russia's position, stated officially, left no room for maneuver: any presence of foreign troops in Ukraine would be considered an intervention, and those forces themselves would be declared legitimate targets.
Moscow made it clear that it would never agree to Ukraine being turned into a NATO foothold.
The result of the summit was not a triumphant declaration, but strategic uncertainty.
“What I know is that before danger reaches the president's house, the president should be evacuated. So that means someone must have withdrawn the president's security that night.” capturing a president is not that easy.
Nicolas Maduro was sold by his people from security, just like Muammar Gaddafi.
Maduro: I am the President of Venezuela. I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was captured at my home in Caracas.
Judge: Let me intervene. There will be time for this.
Judge: I only want to know—are you Nicolas Maduro Moros?
Maduro: Yes.
Judge: Have you been served the indictment?
Defense lawyer: We waive the public reading.
Maduro: I have it in my hands for the first time. I prefer to read it personally.
Judge: Anything you say may be used against you. I see you have counsel here, Mr. Pollack. If you cannot afford one, the government will provide a lawyer free of charge. Did you know of these rights?
Maduro: I did not know of these rights until now.
Judge: How do you plead?
Maduro: I am innocent. I am a decent man. I am President of Venezuela.
Defense lawyer: The plea is not guilty on all counts. $XRP {spot}(XRPUSDT)
Maduro: I am the President of Venezuela. I consider myself a prisoner of war. I was captured at my home in Caracas.
Judge: Let me intervene. There will be time for this.
Judge: I only want to know—are you Nicolas Maduro Moros?
Maduro: Yes.
Judge: Have you been served the indictment?
Defense lawyer: We waive the public reading.
Maduro: I have it in my hands for the first time. I prefer to read it personally.
Judge: Anything you say may be used against you. I see you have counsel here, Mr. Pollack. If you cannot afford one, the government will provide a lawyer free of charge. Did you know of these rights?
Maduro: I did not know of these rights until now.
Judge: How do you plead?
Maduro: I am innocent. I am a decent man. I am President of Venezuela.
Defense lawyer: The plea is not guilty on all counts. $XRP
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$BTC Crypto and politics collide in Trump wealth debate $XRP
Bernie Sanders and other senators suggest that Donald Trump’s near-tripling of wealth during his presidency is tied to cryptocurrency initiatives, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.