"He begged, he threatened, he bribed": Why the CIA director urgently flew to Moscow

August 29 2026 39 979 65

CIA Director John Ratcliffe's recent surprise visit to Moscow highlights the desperate situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, according to British analyst and journalist Alexander Merkouris in his video blog.

He noted that Russia is not losing the war with Ukraine, but winning it. Ratcliffe's arrival is the clearest sign of how alarming Kyiv's situation has become for the West.

The Russian army continues to advance. Therefore, there is only one serious topic for discussion between Naryshkin and Ratcliffe, the reason Ratcliffe flew to Moscow: the situation in Ukraine. And the fact that the CIA director decided he urgently needed to fly to Moscow and talk to the Russians in their capital, to plead, threaten, blackmail, and perhaps even bribe them to somehow stop, points to this.

– Merkuris clarified.

According to him, Ratcliffe's visit allows us to draw two important conclusions about the current situation.

Firstly, the situation in Ukraine is truly becoming very grave, practically desperate. Secondly, the Western powers, despite all the propaganda, understand deep down that Ukraine is at a disadvantage. And they themselves are desperately trying to stop the war before Ukraine completely falls.

– concluded Merkuris.

In turn, Russian military expert, retired colonel Konstantin Sivkov stated on the TV channel "Red line"It's possible that the purpose of Ratcliffe's visit to Moscow could have been the Americans' desire to negotiate a trade—a kind of geopolitical bargaining. For example, Washington agrees to Russia's demands regarding Ukraine, and Russia does not support Iran in a future confrontation with the United States.

In the run-up to the denouement in Ukraine, the question has apparently arisen of how Russia will respond and whether it will assist Tehran. In this situation, of course, everyone wants to cooperate, understanding that Russia is getting a big bonus from them in the form of a successful end to the war, and on Russia's terms.

- explained Sivkov.

Therefore, Moscow's rhetoric has become more assertive. It senses its advantages and is pushing its point of view, while the US is haggling.

I don't rule out the possibility of the minimal option I've repeatedly mentioned here—that in addition to the four regions where we already have a foothold, we could also include regions that are critically important to us—Odesa and Mykolaiv. They want something in return. The Americans want us to surrender Iran.

– Sivkov summed up.

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Sergei Cergei

+ 28

29 August 2026 09: 30

There can be no concessions; the West will simply abandon us. Any agreements with the West are a complete failure. The West's goal is the destruction of Russia, so Russia must set the goal of destroying the West. The complete destruction of the West, retribution for the millions of Russian lives lost in the former USSR.
1. alex-defensor
  
  + 20
  
  29 August 2026 09: 38
  
  Agree on a trade-off—a kind of geopolitical bargaining. For example, Washington agrees to Russia's demands regarding Ukraine, and Russia does not support Iran in a future confrontation with the United States.
  
  We can't agree to such a "trade." NATO has already pushed its borders as far as possible toward us. Finland is in line for war with Russia instead of Ukraine. We haven't captured Ukraine yet, not even the left bank and Odesa. Although even that's not enough; we need almost all of it, well, maybe without some western regions. Kyiv should definitely be under Russian protectorate. Although Lviv can't be given over to the Poles either. They shouldn't have fought us.
  
  This is a long process. As soon as the US "defeats" Iran, they will immediately forget all their "promises." Iran is truly creating problems for American military power. We must see it through to the end.
  1. Jackie
    
    +8
    
    29 August 2026 10: 04
    
    ...that's for sure: "denazification and demilitarization" of the entire outskirts
    1. Igor M.
      
      -6
      
      30 August 2026 06: 23
      
      Jackie, and I don’t care that the SVO and attacks on the rear will last for another 10 years.
      Are you sure you live in St. Petersburg? You're not at all afraid that a Ukrainian missile will hit your home while our guys are taking over all of Ukraine.
      1. rotkiv04
        
        0
        
        30 August 2026 08: 14
        
        Here you are, a Ukrainian, and you have shown your true nature.
        
        Jackie
        
        0
        
        30 August 2026 08: 22
        
        Victor, thank you.
        He is not a "khokhlyatina", just a lonely, wealthy old man who, out of boredom, likes to teach others.
        And in St. Petersburg the alarm was lifted half an hour ago.
        
        alex-defensor
        
        0
        
        30 August 2026 09: 30
        
        Yes, it's already been on the news. Today, the St. Petersburg oil refinery was hit.
        Let this Igor M. (there's no other way to put it) tell us:
        - What front is St. Petersburg, grandpa? Will it be able to handle the second?
        
        Russia already maintains a force along the Finnish border and in the Baltic region. So, a second front has long been open. It's just that for now, Russia will be dealt a one-sided blow on this front, with no response at all, let alone a proportionate one.
        
        Igor M.
        
        +1
        
        31 August 2026 01: 05
        
        Alex-defensor, boy, it's still the same old Ukrainian front. But, that's exactly what I'm saying: we shouldn't worry about new years of military action; we should finish the Second World War quickly. Then there will be fewer losses and destruction.
        
        alex-defensor
        
        -2
        
        31 August 2026 12: 39
        
        Quote: Igor M.
        it's still the same, the Ukrainian front.
        
        Come on, I already wrote that there's "one front," and EU territory is the strategic depth of that front. That is, the true enemy is striking at our strategic depth with the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but we haven't yet responded.
        
        Although Putin did announce "consequences that they have never encountered in their history."
        Everything is in line with our President's statements. And I immediately agreed with what he said, as did the majority of Russian citizens, who are very patriotic.
        
        But you didn't agree with this...
        
        Igor M.
        
        +1
        
        1 September 2026 01: 40
        
        alex-defensor, how could it not be, when we're striking at the West through Iran. Including making life difficult for the EU with high oil prices.
        Unlike you, suicidal person, the majority of Russian citizens want to live a little longer. And therefore, they can't advocate for our direct strikes against the West. But someone is pushing for indirect ones. Look, they set fire to another drone factory in Poland. And you lie that there are no strikes.
        
        Igor M.
        
        +1
        
        31 August 2026 01: 03
        
        Jackie, you're a real old man. I'm still pretty cool if you lean me against a warm wall. I always keep an eye on pretty girls if my wife isn't around.
        I don’t teach anyone, but I point out when people write lies and slander.
        It is my youngest son who teaches people; he works as a teacher at a university.
      2. Carmela
        
        +1
        
        30 August 2026 19: 28
        
        I hope I won't have to grab, and the issue will be resolved somehow else. And don't ask how. But there should be no state called Ukraine.
        
        Igor M.
        
        +1
        
        30 August 2026 23: 51
        
        Carmela, what about Latvia, where there is an apartheid system and Russians there with Latvian non-citizen passports, and where they organize processions in honor of Latvian SS men?
  2. 362
    
    +4
    
    29 August 2026 21: 09
    
    That's right! Burn Lviv (to hell).
    1. Jackie
      
      0
      
      30 August 2026 08: 29
      
      Why burn the city down? We'll get there and see how things go...
      Some will run away, some will stay.
    2. Brother
      
      0
      
      30 August 2026 16: 18
      
      ...and what is this solution? The entire east that we are liberating is in ruins
      This is an "equivalent" approach! The ruins of Lviv and the entire Lviv region (like the Gaza Strip) should be sold to the Poles in exchange for the restoration of the East!
  3. pvs512
    
    -4
    
    29 August 2026 23: 14
    
    Iran has China, it will protect it. So, six regions are quite acceptable.
  4. Igor M.
    
    -7
    
    30 August 2026 06: 21
    
    Alex-defensor, who needs almost all of Ukraine? I certainly don't.
    You forget that every square kilometer of captured territory will be drenched in the blood of our soldiers. And as long as the war lasts, Ukraine will continue to attack our rear.
    Well, you should come, but for some reason you don't go yourself, and you're actively encouraging others to do so. I could understand if you were writing to us from the trenches. But for some reason, you're writing to us from the couch. You must live somewhere far away, because you're not at all afraid of a Ukrainian missile or drone coming your way.
    1. alex-defensor
      
      -2
      
      30 August 2026 09: 50
      
      Quote: Igor M.
      I definitely don't need it.
      
      Your 1/150,000,000 opinion is taken into account.
      Well, seriously - here goes:
      
      Quote: Igor M.
      You forget that every square kilometer of captured territory will be soaked in the blood of our soldiers.
      
      You're not taking into account that the West wants Russia to be broken up, divided into zones of influence by European states, and turned into a raw materials appendage. And any foothold on the territory of the former Ukraine would pose an existential threat to us.
      
      Although, it really could be enough for your lifetime (considering your retirement age). That's probably what you're counting on. We've read here more than once about how everything worked out for you with your pension and your job "at the institute." Yes, there's something to hold on to. Well, hold on.
      
      Quote: Igor M.
      And as long as the war lasts, Ukraine will continue to strike at our rear.
      
      First of all, Ukraine has not existed since 2014!
      Secondly: do you follow the news closely? Where have you seen Kyiv ready for peace? Especially on Russia's current terms?
      In Kyiv, they are demanding that the "pack of comrades" in the EU put pressure on Russia for a temporary ceasefire.
      What universe do you live in, Igor?
      
      Quote: Igor M.
      Well, you should go, but for some reason you don’t go yourself, but you actively encourage others to do so.
      
      Igor, what's wrong with your logic and memory? Where would you see me "inviting someone to a PM"?
      I call for missile strikes on key EU targets. Russia already has more than enough soldiers in the Russian Armed Forces and on the ground...
      
      Quote: Igor M.
      I would understand if you were writing to us from the trenches.
      
      Stop distorting the facts. Not every patriot in the country can be "in the trenches." No one established the requirement for patriotism and support for the SVO—being "in the trenches." But many who were initially prepared to participate in the SVO still want to now, but they're waiting for the SVO to truly become a "Holy War" for the entire Russian people, and not "a way for the elite to reach an agreement."
      
      But you've been exposed, sir. So you've been against the SVO, from the very beginning. Well, then you're not for Putin, that's a fact. You've created a web of lies here...
      So you are a liberal.
      
      Quote: Igor M.
      Apparently, you live somewhere far away, because you are not at all afraid that a Ukrainian missile or UAV will fly towards you.
      
      They're flying right above us, but I haven't seen any missiles—mostly "fierce" drones. There are destroyed houses in the neighboring villages. We've been "lucky" so far. Sometimes it's impossible to sleep at night because of the explosions. When air defense and mobile task forces shoot down drones, the blasts are quite powerful.
      
      Answer: No, I'm not afraid. We're in this world temporarily. We'll die anyway. It's a shame you've reached retirement age, but you still can't deal with your fears.
2. Igor M.
  
  -7
  
  30 August 2026 06: 17
  
  Sergey Cergei, is this truly within Russia's capabilities? And is this goal worth the sacrifice of tens of millions of its citizens?
  1. alex-defensor
    
    -1
    
    30 August 2026 09: 57
    
    Quote: Igor M.
    Is this really within Russia's capabilities?
    
    The legacy left by the USSR, both in terms of technology and the people's spirit, is 100% within its power. However, whether "our bourgeoisie" can do it is a truly good question. For five years now, "our bourgeoisie" hasn't provided a clear answer to this question. And the people are waiting.
    
    Quote: Igor M.
    And is this goal worth the sacrifice of tens of millions of its citizens?
    
    There's no need to spend tens of millions. Threaten to use nuclear weapons, detonating a powerful warhead in the stratosphere (at an altitude of 50-60 km) over EU territory (which would produce a spectacular and very impressive effect, but would cause almost no destruction), launch massive conventional strikes against oil refineries, fuel storage facilities, power plants, logistics centers, and factories within the EU (excluding France and Britain), and issue an ultimatum. While the EU ponders the ultimatum, continue to gradually destroy key facilities.
    
    And let France, Britain, and the United States rack their brains over whether it's worth starting a full-scale nuclear war with Russia, and at the same time with China and the DPRK, for the sake of "conditional Brussels"...
    1. Igor M.
      
      0
      
      31 August 2026 00: 34
      
      Alex-defensor, I don't know what the people, represented by you, are expecting. But the Russian people have long understood everything. Putin regularly outlines his vision of the situation, including that we don't plan to invade Ukraine. At most, we'll expand the buffer zone if Ukrainian drone strikes continue. But just how much wider—that's where the intrigue lies.
      Well, that means you're also from a suicide cult. It's good that you're a chatterbox and no one gives a damn about your opinion.
      1. alex-defensor
        
        -2
        
        31 August 2026 12: 32
        
        Quote: Igor M.
        Putin regularly sets out his vision of the situation.
        
        Yes, we remember well. And it is precisely Putin's vision that we rely on. Denazification, demilitarization, the restoration of the rights of the OCU, the return of churches, the restoration of monuments of shared history and culture, the end of persecution of the Russian language, the renunciation of bloc status. A ban on the presence of Western military facilities and groups on the territory of the future Ukraine. These are my own words, but everything is within the framework of what was previously stated.
        How citizen Igor M. plans to carry out Denazification and Demilitarization without taking Kyiv—I don't know. Many experts don't know either. But apparently Igor M., who lives comfortably on his pension and salary from the "institute," knows. But he's keeping quiet, maintaining the suspense.
        
        Quote: Igor M.
        It's good that you're a chatterbox and no one gives a damn about your opinion.
        
        Well, that could be said about any commentator or author on this site. Including you.
        
        Igor M.
        
        +1
        
        1 September 2026 01: 33
        
        Alex-defensor, so, Ukrainian soldiers and Nazis themselves come to us for the denazification and demilitarization process. More than 2,5 million have already undergone it. At least another million will undergo it before the end of the Second Military Operation. So, there will be almost no one left in Ukraine.
        Let's remember that the Communist Party of the Russian Federation is against the Soviet Military Council. The first thing the "new communists" will do is arrange a new, shameful Brest-Litovsk Treaty and try to remove Putin. They will begin a redistribution of property—the very reason they are seeking power. This will lead to civil war and widespread disasters in the country. In fact, the leaders of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation are representatives of the Fifth Column. Otherwise, why would they go to the American and British embassies as if they were going to work?
  2. Sergei Cergei
    
    0
    
    30 August 2026 11: 04
    
    I'm not talking about war in the literal sense. That's idiotic. We need to fight the West using its own methods.
    1. Igor M.
      
      +1
      
      31 August 2026 00: 08
      
      Sergey, Sergey, we're leading the way. Through Iran. Haven't you noticed? We're mirroring the West's behavior there. And high oil prices are also impacting the EU economy.
Leopold

+8

29 August 2026 09: 41

Russia is not losing the war with Ukraine, but winning it.

It would be strange if Russia also lost to Ukraine.
1. Dima
  
  +2
  
  29 August 2026 11: 38
  
  Quote: Leopold
  It would be strange if Russia also lost to Ukraine.
  
  Considering the EU stands behind Ukraine? That wouldn't be surprising.
2. kovaleff
  
  -1
  
  29 August 2026 12: 19
  
  And not cards, but dominoes, and didn't win, but lost. (c) For the fifth year, they've been pouring out victory after victory, only the LBS line is still there.
  1. Grancer81
    
    +1
    
    29 August 2026 13: 23
    
    Has it been a while since you arrived from LBS, Mr. Kovaleff? Has it been standing still since February 2022?
    1. lord-palladore-11045
      
      -3
      
      29 August 2026 17: 29
      
      Have you decided to start a scandal again? - You didn't last long.
      1. Grancer81
        
        -1
        
        30 August 2026 07: 08
        
        Want to make a scene? Mr. Kovaleff, the Cypsonian, has a vision problem, that's all.
  2. Igor M.
    
    -1
    
    30 August 2026 06: 26
    
    kovaleff, well, so what if the LBS has moved a hundred kilometers away from the old borders of the LPR and DPR in some places? If you look from the Moon, you might not even notice.
Serj Iff

+1

29 August 2026 10: 00

Russia's relations with Iran and China are certainly very important and of concern to the US, but there is an equally important and pressing issue: the upcoming elections in Russia, the US, and possibly Ukraine.
Perhaps the discussion was about an "election" ceasefire and a halt to military operations during the preparation and conduct of the elections. In Russia, that's September, in the US, November, and during that time, elections are held in Ukraine. It's no coincidence that Fedorov is now being nominated and Zelensky is being attacked. Russia will hold elections under any circumstances, while in the US, Trump, in the event of a ceasefire, will declare that he has ended the war in Ukraine. A change of leadership is possible in Ukraine. Everyone wins.
1. Semyon Sukhov
  
  +2
  
  29 August 2026 18: 35
  
  Russia needs the Ukrainian elections like a hare needs a stop sign. Any link to the elections is just selling air—a favorite American scam.
  1. Serj Iff
    
    +4
    
    29 August 2026 20: 02
    
    Absolutely right, but this is our national fun - to be deceived!
    1. Igor M.
      
      -5
      
      30 August 2026 06: 28
      
      Serj Iff, and not just be deceived, but always come out of each deception with a profit.
      The swindlers would slip us Crimea, then the LPR and DPR. And now, they probably wanted to offer us a piece of the Chernihiv region.
medium roast

-3

29 August 2026 10: 07

Loooking 4 Potash
Irek

-4

29 August 2026 10: 16

He took away the corpses of CIA agents, eighteen of them.
prior

0

29 August 2026 10: 31

“I begged, I threatened, bribed»

Who did you bribe? Putin?
Zadornov was right when he spoke about the Americans.
Even if you compare, Trump has only one personal jet, one presidential jet, and one presidential helicopter. But Putin has an entire squadron!
Trump has one Maralaga, but Putin has countless residences.
Some CIA director, indeed.
batmanxnumx

+4

29 August 2026 10: 42

Dreams are just dreams
Colonel Kudasov

+1

29 August 2026 11: 46

In this connection, of course, everyone wants it, realizing that Russia is getting a big bonus from them in the form of a successful end to the war, and on Russian terms.

Nonsense, Ratcliffe won't succeed. He's assuming he can persuade Zelensky to leave Donbas. He'll be sent by the nationalists. Although the American proposal itself seems plausible. The Americans are wary of starting a new phase of the war while they have Russian support via the Caspian, which the US can't prevent.
Nick. WITH

-2

29 August 2026 12: 07

Aga begged, kneeling.
kovaleff

+3

29 August 2026 12: 17

The CIA director begged...

the shortest joke
Alexander

-3

29 August 2026 12: 46

For example, Washington agrees to Russia's demands regarding Ukraine, while Russia does not support Iran in its future confrontation with the United States.

And this, too, could probably have been discussed over the phone. The only reason he needed to come in person, I think, was to warn Russia about the planned limited nuclear strike on Iran.
That is, if Russia does not want to allow such a development of events, then it must facilitate Iranian-American agreements, which must be completed with a clear victory for the States before the congressional elections.
Glagol1

+5

29 August 2026 12: 49

Iran can't be compromised in any way—there's no better ally. Besides, it's a neighbor and has access to the Indian Ocean. I'm sure they'll extend a railway from the ports of the Southern Caspian to the port of Chabahar, or at least to Bender.
1. Alexander
  
  -2
  
  29 August 2026 13: 14
  
  There is no way to set up Iran - you can't find a better ally.
  
  I think we sent that CIA agent in the end.
  It's no coincidence that it was during his visit that anti-British sentiment in our media sharply increased, sparking debates about the possibility of Britain being submerged by a half-kilometer-high wave, with the help of Poseidon, and other such nonsense, supposedly in response to a possible strike on Iran.
  PS: But there should definitely be some progress on Iran's part soon, to some degree or another.
Ales

-1

29 August 2026 14: 32

In the run-up to the denouement in Ukraine, the question of how Russia will respond and whether it will support Tehran has apparently arisen. In this situation, of course, everyone wants...

Given that the West, and the US in particular, are constantly deceiving Putin and Russia, it would be a good time to take revenge and make ridiculous promises, and then take the position of "he deceived himself."
1. Igor M.
  
  -4
  
  30 August 2026 06: 32
  
  Ales, so, who's deceiving whom? Because, as a result of all the deceptions, Crimea is ours, as are the LPR and DPR, and the territories of other Ukrainian regions. And the West is left feeling like it managed to deceive Putin. A good trade-off, I think.
  1. Ales
    
    -1
    
    30 August 2026 13: 10
    
    Are you completely confused? Crimea is yes, but the LPR and DPR and other regions are—
    
    Good exchange
    
    Millions of dead on both sides of the same nation? Are you out of your mind? This is definitely not a trade-off; it's a bid to destroy Western hegemony—to restore Russia's authority and reaffirm its invincibility. This is the only justification for this pain. Filter your propaganda—bot, don't incite it.
    1. Igor M.
      
      -1
      
      30 August 2026 23: 13
      
      Ales, knock on wood, we're talking hundreds of thousands at most. We have many times more strike weapons. I don't get it, Katz's suggesting we surrender?
      To make it less painful? It wasn't us who attacked, they attacked us. Ninety percent of the military action is taking place on Russian territory. So, the lost portion of the people, picking up a machine gun and pointing it at Russia, chose their own fate. They could have sat quietly at home and no one would have bothered them. Since they sold out to the West and went off to take Muscovites to the sword, that means they're traitors. And in Rus', since ancient times, traitors have been treated with sternness. And then no one mourned them.
  2. Ales
    
    -1
    
    30 August 2026 13: 42
    
    You're already perceived here as a conduit for power and its propagandist, not some Igor M. (unknown, and therefore incapable of evoking emotions and reactions impossible in those who are indifferent). Power is different; it's an important element of society (it's impossible to be indifferent to it, just as it is to a friend, brother, wife, or anyone with whom you share interests), and its actions and words can resonate deeply with us.
    So filter and don't ignite.
    1. Igor M.
      
      -1
      
      30 August 2026 23: 09
      
      Ales, so what difference does it make? I'm just stating the facts. People read them, and that's the most important thing.
Alexpan

+1

29 August 2026 16: 38

Let the West (the entire West, the US and the EU) agree to the full and internationally legitimized incorporation of Malorossiya and Novorossiya into the Russian Federation. Disarm and neutralize the remaining "Ukraine." Once this is legally established, assess the situation and decide what to do with Iran. Russia has no alliance treaty with Iran, so depending on the situation...
1. Igor M.
  
  -5
  
  30 August 2026 06: 33
  
  Alexpan, there is an agreement on friendship and strategic partnership.
  Somehow you misunderstand friendship.
16112014nk

+1

29 August 2026 19: 45

Quote: Sergey Cergei
Russia must set the goal of destroying the West.

The goal is final and not subject to appeal.
Rust1981

+1

29 August 2026 19: 58

You'd have to be an idiot to give up on Iran today. After they deal with them, they'll turn on us. Divide and conquer—that rule always works.
opportunist

+1

29 August 2026 22: 34

And why should we hand Iran over to the Americans? So that the US can gain control of the entire Middle East, blackmail us, and wage hybrid wars from all sides of Russia's borders?
Now, the defeat of the Ukrainian armed forces is only a matter of time. The only thing the West can do is prolong the war and increase our losses, and that's exactly what they're doing with all their might.
No national betrayal and no geopolitical concessions to the Americans – only victory in Ukraine, the preservation of the anti-Zionist and anti-American axis in the Middle East, and the continuation of the de-dollarization policy in cooperation with third world countries.
Grei grin

0

30 August 2026 09: 12

They don't give a damn about Iran. They've already lost all their allies with their gloomy policies, to such an extent that even some Armenians, Kazakhs, and Ukrainians are just pouting and rudely spitting at us, while they depend on Russia for everything! The Western Satanists' policy is clear: to leave us without any allies at all in exchange for temporary perks for the self-proclaimed Jewish elite, and then to destroy us one by one! And no one will give us back Odessa, Mykolaiv, and our other lands anyway; we'll have to fight for them ourselves!
Pasha_Kosse

-1

30 August 2026 10: 25

And they themselves are desperately trying to stop the war before Ukraine finally falls.

Well, then there aren't many options: "Fritz, surrender." Or, in a new interpretation, "Zelya - kaput."
Although, this could also turn out to be purely "bourgeois." Against the backdrop of actual defeat, they could concoct another "Berlin Congress" and, in diplomatic "battles," arrange everything "properly."
Well, for us there are no other options but to continue working on critical "ua" objects.
The footage of the warehouse fire near Kyiv is impressive. Keep it up! 🇷🇺
Pasha_Kosse

-1

30 August 2026 10: 42

For example, Washington agrees to Russia's demands regarding Ukraine,

We don't need their consent for anything concerning Ukraine. Ideally, it would be better if Washington simply "forgot" about the existence of an independent country at this point. At the very least, the United States would only benefit from this in terms of reputation. They have nothing to really help Ukraine with other than what they're already providing. Starlink, it's already been provided. Produce more American "terminators" themselves? Well, that's not a quick process... 20 years, at the very least. Provide the Ukrainians with their own nuclear ballistic missiles? Well, then that would be the last resort... and for everyone.
It seems Ratcliffe's visit was in vain. Judging by the ongoing attacks on the independent country (which have never been carried out on such a scale before), some Kremlin-aligned peacekeeper was "popularly" told that treason isn't just punishable by imprisonment; it's also punishable by hanging (like in the good old days). Well, as they say, the Russian Criminal Code prescribes it, but the electorate "disposes" it. 🇷🇺
Pasha_Kosse

-1

30 August 2026 10: 53

They want to get something for such a perk.

They might get a hole in the doughnut, one option. Back when the ever-memorable Mikhail Sergeyevich experimented until we were completely impoverished and totally dependent on loans, our concessions weren't perceived as perks, but as a sign of our weakness. So, now that the "global hegemon" is in overdrive, let him stand there in that slouched pose... 🙂. Iran, Ukraine, Cuba, Venezuela, Canada, Greenland... And that's not even China asking for anything for itself yet.
KNF

+1

30 August 2026 14: 22

said British analyst and publicist Alexander Mercuris.
By the way, he is Greek by nationality, not British.
Hussard-Français

-1

30 August 2026 18: 59

Ne jamais faire confiance aux américains et encore moins faire des accords avec eux, c'est la règle de base!
Sergey Latyshev

-1

30 August 2026 20: 01

Professional chatterboxes, not allowed to have access to power and secrets.
That is, everything that he said, such little-known chatterboxes, Baranchik and Co. - is most likely just a lie.
for money, for PR, or simply out of ignorance...
IMHO