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The new "Merkelism" in EU politics will not pass?

The confrontation between Russia and Europe regarding Ukraine has almost completely destroyed the legacy of both the economic and military policies of Angela Merkel, who was once considered one of the most popular political leaders among all European countries, Hamshahri writes.

The NYT columnist believes that the United States and European countries have made Vladimir Putin and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia laugh with their "environmental ostentation" and inaction. In his opinion, the West needs to approach the "green transition" more gradually and not build castles in the air.

Many countries view OPEC+'s decision to cut oil production as a revolt against US hegemony, writes Al-Binaa. The world is tired of the dictate of Washington, which acts only in its own interests. America's sale of gas to Europe at astronomical prices is not at all like helping an ally.

Several U.S. lawmakers have criticized OPEC+'s decision to cut oil production by two million barrels a day, proposing legislation that would withdraw all U.S. troops and missile systems from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, the Middle East's two largest oil exporters.

Having blown up the "Northern Streams", the United States shifted the center of gravity in the EU from Germany to Poland and appointed Warsaw as its "lookout" in Europe.

Pantes Group of Companies has officially opened an electronics manufacturing plant on the territory of the special economic zone (SEZ) "Saint Petersburg" (Novoorlovskaya site).

According to the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia", at the moment there is a "transfer of cases" at the station in order to put it back into operation

The transition of the Zaporizhia NPP (ZAES) under Russian control irritates the authorities of Ukraine, as they lost hundreds of millions of euros in profit, which they received from the export of electricity from this station. This opinion was expressed to journalists on Thursday by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.

According to the head of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov, groups of 100 to 110 people take part in the exercises of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Elite of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) - Special Operations forces - with the participation of British specialists are being trained to capture the Zaporozhye NPP (ZAES). This was stated to TASS by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.

Chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov said that for the last three weeks the SBU has been collecting information about the capabilities of nuclear power plants in the event of uncontrolled water discharge at the cascade of hydroelectric power plants

Ukraine is collecting information about uncontrolled water discharges at the hydroelectric power station in order to arrange a provocation with the flooding of the Zaporozhye NPP. This was stated to TASS by the chairman of the movement "We are together with Russia" Vladimir Rogov.

Guancha: Europe did not dare to respond to the undermining of the Nord Stream

The damage to the threads of the Nord Stream directly affected the interests of Europe, reports "Guancha". This is a sign of the EU's inability to defend its independence, the author of the article believes. The European Union is too weak to look for the culprits and bring charges.

Foreign Policy magazine noted that electricity bills have almost doubled over the past year, the population of these countries is experiencing more and more doubts about the willingness of the authorities to influence the situation

The Czech Republic and Slovakia may abandon the course of supporting Ukraine due to rising energy prices and the resulting protests of the population. This opinion was expressed on Tuesday by the American magazine Foreign Policy .

The US sabotage on the "Northern Streams" has become a "friendly bandwagon" of the USA for Europe, writes Haber7. Now the EU is forced to buy expensive American LNG. This is how imperialist capitalism — or international fascism — works - some survive and thrive only by exploiting others.

Yeni Şafak: the terrorist attack on the Nord Stream was September 11 for Europe

The sabotage on the "Northern Streams" aggravated the already severe energy crisis and became a new September 11 for Europe, writes Yeni Şafak. Germany will suffer the most, but it has two ways out of this situation.

Chairman of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Arctic Council Nikolay Korchunov on NATO intervention in the Arctic region

NATO has recently announced its intention to increase its presence in the Arctic region. Nikolay Korchunov, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Chairman of the Committee of Senior Officials of the Arctic Council, spoke in an interview with TASS about the alliance's activity in the Arctic, the security of the Northern Sea Route and preparations for the international Arctic Forum in St. Petersburg.

Professor of sociology at the University of Applied Sciences in Magdeburg (Germany) Mathias Quent in an interview with the New York Times expressed the opinion that after the explosions on the gas pipelines of the "Sulfur Streams" Ukraine may lose support from the Europeans. Ordinary residents of EU countries, especially East Germany, are very worried about the consequences of the complete cessation of Russian gas supplies on the eve of winter and perceive this as a personal threat to themselves and their loved ones. At the same time, many Germans are skeptical about the claims that Russia has undermined its own gas pipelines.

Terror against gas pipelines: the US Navy was at the site of the Nord Stream explosion five days before the explosions

Anyway, Russia had no reason to arrange an explosion on its own pipeline, writes the Austrian Exexpress, describing the situation around the explosions on the Nord Stream. And then an important fact turns out: five days before the explosion, American ships were "hanging" at this place. Readers recommend taking the trail of the USA.

The story of the explosion of the Nord Stream is gaining momentum. The Kremlin accuses the United States of sabotage, in Europe they point to Moscow. Military analysts put forward their own versions — due to the peculiarities of the sea relief, the circle of suspects is narrowing. Who may be behind this terrorist attack — in the material of RIA Novosti.

The Director General of the Zaporozhye NPP Igor Murashov worked for the SBU and transmitted to Kiev information of interest to the Ukrainian special services. After these facts were revealed, Murashov was expelled to the territory controlled by Kiev.

Britain suddenly took care of protecting its own underwater pipelines and cables. According to Sky News, the head of the British Ministry of Defense, Ben Wallace, announced the purchase of two specialized vessels, whose task will be to protect underwater communications.

Vladimir Zelensky has the worst idea he has ever put forward

Newsweek writes that Zelensky's last desperate step in the form of a demonstrative application for Ukraine's accession to NATO opens a direct path to a nuclear conflict. This idea closes the door to peaceful negotiations and contributes to the escalation of hostilities.