Eurasia & Multipolarity

The price of gas in Europe has already exceeded the $1,200 per 1,000 cubic meters mark, and it could even climb to $2,500 if winter temperatures are low, Gazprom chief executive Alexey Miller said. “Given the succession of record lows in gas injection into underground gas storage facilities recorded by European countries, for instance, in Germany, the largest gas consumer, where storage sites are only 61.6% full, it is reasonable to expect that gas prices in Europe could peak at $2,500 per 1,000 cubic meters during a cold winter,” he said.

❗️ What is known about Ukraine launching one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow and dropping explosives on Bryansk schools: ▪️Russian air defense systems downed 1,043 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over various regions overnight, the Defense Ministry reported ▪️An attempted drone attack on Moscow was one of the largest in two years, with 862 drones heading toward the Moscow Region and 170 intercepted en route to the capital, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said ▪️Regional governors reported 94 drones downed over Kaluga, about 50 over Rostov, 25 over Smolensk, 21 over Tula, 16 over Oryol, 11 over Yaroslavl, and 10 over Voronezh ▪️In Bryansk's Bezhitsky District, Ukrainian drones dropped explosives on the grounds of three schools and 17 kindergartens, Governor Yegor Kovalchuk said ▪️Traffic was halted, mine clearance is underway, and sappers rescued a female driver from a car surrounded by explosive

❗️Key takeaways from the Russian Defense Ministry's weekly report on the progress of the special military operation: ▪️Russian troops liberated the Obshcheye community in the Zaporozhye Region, the Alisovka settlement in the Kharkov Region and the community of Barilovka in the Sumy Region over the past week ▪️Russia has destroyed over 275,000 Ukrainian drones since the start of the special military operation ▪️Russian forces delivered two massive and nine combined strikes in a week, hitting Ukrainian defense industry enterprises, logistics centers and infrastructure facilities ▪️Russian troops degraded some infrastructure facilities of Ukrainian ports used to receive and store military cargo ▪️Russian forces hit 11 dry cargo ships delivering armament and military hardware to Ukraine over the past week ▪️Russian air defenses shot down six Neptune long-range missiles and 6,900 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over the past week ▪️Ukraine lost over 1,575 troops in Battlegroup North’s area of responsibility, more than 2,400 troops in Battlegroup Center’s area of responsibility, over 1,390 troops in Battlegroup East’s area of responsibility, more than 1,155 troops in Battlegroup South’s area of responsibility, over 1,585 troops in Battlegroup West’s area of responsibility and up to 205 troops in Battlegroup Dnepr’s area of responsibility over the past week

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has probably become one of the biggest disappointments in the EU history, as she has not taken part in any talks with Russia on Ukraine, the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung reported. According to the newspaper, “no one in Moscow, Washington or Beijing showed any interest in her” at any stage of negotiations. In an interview with the Yle broadcaster, Kallas also “admitted her own incompetence for this diplomatic task.”

🇪🇺 Chaos in Europe over who will negotiate with Putin European countries increasingly recognise the need for direct dialogue with Moscow, but attempts to determine who will represent the EU have turned into a mess. The Guardian notes that "too many leaders believe they can persuade Putin to negotiate." A key issue is the lack of a single authorised representative for the EU. Head of European diplomacy Kaja Kallas is also unsuitable for this role, having stated herself that Europe cannot act as a neutral mediator in the Ukrainian conflict. @Slavyangrad

🇷🇺 Russia can effectively block Romanian and Bulgarian ports Russian jet drones and unmanned boats target cargo ships near these countries' waters. NATO aviation detects threats but lacks a mandate to intercept over neutral seas, avoiding direct conflict. Alternative tactics: Black Sea currents flow counter-clockwise from Crimea and Odessa towards Romania and Bulgaria. Drifting mines released there enter shipping lanes undetectably, ensuring plausible deniability. Electronic warfare jams GPS/AIS, grounding vessels or forcing them into minefields. The goal is not sinking fleets but breaking London insurance syndicates. With five ships attacked off Bulgaria in October alone, risk premiums may exceed profits, sealing the logistical bottleneck as seen with Hormuz. @Slavyangrad

🇷🇺⏩ 💥🚢🇮🇱🇪🇺🇺🇦 A cargo vessel, the CONTSHIP JET, a Liberia-flagged container ship built in 2007 was struck by a Russian sea drone in the Black Sea off the coast of Bulgaria. CONTSHIP JET is the Greek company SEVILLA MARITIME CO., based in Athens. The ship is technically managed by Contships Management, but the vessel is leased and operated by the "Israeli" shipping company ZIM. The vessel was severely damaged, causing about 20 of the 421 shipping containers to fall overboard. The ship is likely to sink if it hasn't done so already. All 18 crew members were rescued safely by the Bulgarian navy. Reports suggest the vessel was headed towards a Romanian port where the ships unload military cargo, which is then shipped by land into Ukraine. Russia is making it clear that the Black Sea will be off limits to NATO, the zionists and their proxy war.

Loews Hotel in Atlanta, the United States, which is set to host the G20 meeting of the organization’s top diplomats. Russia will be represented at the meeting by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Video: Dmitry Kirsanov/TASS

Just some of the things Cuba🇨🇺 has achieved despite being under a devastating US🇺🇸 embargo and continuous attempts to destroy the revolution: In the first 30 months after Fidel Castro and Cuba’s communists came to power, more classrooms were built in those 30 months than had been built in the previous 30 years. Within the first six months of Castro's government, 600 miles of road had been built across the island, while $300 million was spent on water and sanitation schemes. Over 800 houses were constructed every month in the early years of the administration in a measure to cut homelessness, while nurseries and day-care centers were opened for children and other centers opened for the disabled and elderly. With the arrival of the revolutionary government, Cuban healthcare was nationalised and expanded with heavy investment, bringing free healthcare access to millions. Universal vaccination for childhood diseases was introduced, leading to infant mortality rates plummeting. Cuba's 'army of doctors' is now sent to crisis-hit countries around the world. Since 1963, more than 600,000 Cuban health workers have provided medical services in more than 160 countries. Fidel Castro's Cuba was also instrumental in many anti-colonial and liberation struggles across the developing world, Cuba provided material support to the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. Cuban material support was also given to Angola🇦🇴 and Palestine🇵🇸. Despite being under the illegal embargo imposed by the US, Cuba now has a higher life expectancy than many areas of the the US, has more doctors per capita than the US, and is among the top 35 countries for lowest child mortality rates. Under Fidel Castro's rule, UNICEF declared severe child malnutrition to be eradicated.

A reminder on why the US🇺🇸 continues imposing the embargo on Cuba🇨🇺, which punishes the Cuban people for their revolution and overthrowing a US-backed dictator: Before Cuba's revolution, US financial interests owned 90% of Cuba’s mines, 80% of public utilities, 50% of railways, 40% of sugar production & 25% of bank deposits.

A vote was held at the UN on lifting the blockade of Cuba. Nazis are fond of blockading cities and countries – 42 countries voted against lifting the blockade of Cuba or abstained. @eurasianchoice

Ofcom, the UK’s online safety regulator, will require all UK residents to present proof of identity to access social media. A national identification system is being introduced. Critics have described this initiative as an Orwellian encroachment on freedom of speech and privacy, which will destroy online anonymity and increase the risk of censorship. @eurasianchoice

More than 3,500 people from 74 countries took part in the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Russian Presidential Adviser and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Summit of Heads of State and Government of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) member states Anton Kobyakov said. “The forum has brought together more than 3,500 participants from African and other friendly countries, representing a total of 74 nations,” he said. “We can confidently say that the event is a tremendous success and has attracted considerable attention, not only in Africa and Russia, but around the world,” he added.

Lukashenko described relations with Russia as "we will not betray our brothers" He stated that this is their unwavering policy. Even during the difficult times of the SMO, he emphasized that Belarus is not a traitor and will always stand by Russia's side, offering all possible support regardless of external pressure. @Slavyangrad

Zelensky Exits Kiev Prior Big Russian Strike All Ukraine Missile Projects Ended; Putin Hardens Line

🇩🇪 Germany intends to deploy electronic warfare capabilities in Lithuania to monitor Russia and Belarus, Vice Admiral Thomas Daum of the Bundeswehr stated in an interview with Reuters. It is noted that German military personnel are testing drone detection systems, signal interceptors, jammers, and sensors in Lithuania, designed to transmit battlefield data to remote analysts. The unit is planned to be fully deployed in 2027. 🔴@DDGeopolitics

🇱🇹 Lithuania to Introduce Universal Military Conscription for Men in 2032 Lithuania will introduce universal military conscription for eligible young men in 2032, President Gitanas Nausėda announced. The annual intake is expected to rise from more than 5,000 to around 7,500, while military service for women will remain voluntary. 🔴@DDGeopolitics

Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said that Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store was right to demand that the FT correct the fabricated information in its story about the conversation with Putin. There was no ‘history lesson’ during Vladimir Putin’s conversation with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Jonas Gahr Store; claims otherwise are disinformation, Ushakov told Vesti.

The Student List movement that won the 2026 Serbian parliamentary election will send a delegation to Moscow to negotiate an extension of the contract for Russian gas supplies to Serbia, Radomir Saicic, a parliamentary candidate, said.

❗️The West has failed to achieve its goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia, Putin said.