Day: January 8, 2025

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The M3 Lee/Grant — The Flawed Allied Tank That Helped Turn the Tide in North Africa “A stopgap solution meant to counter German armour until more advanced designs could be fielded.” https://t.co/nU5307J7dy https://t.co/NiUz3ac7kw



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Changing of the guard just now at the U.S. Capitol building as late former President Jimmy Carter lies in state. He will lie in state until his state funeral at the Washington National Cathedral tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/yfM0LfV3r1



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#SouthCaucasus – My #Opinion: Azeri-stan is the #KGB #petrostate, #Aliyev is the skillful KGB Petro-ruler with the #global ambitions. Regime change, now!


Ilham Aliyev.
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When the announcement came that COP29 will be held in Baku in 2024, the immediate reaction in the climate community was “again?!”

Azerbaijan is KGB petrostate: 

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Yes, Azerbaijan is often considered a “petrostate” due to its significant oil and gas reserves, which form the backbone of its economy, and is sometimes labeled as a “KGB state” because of the long-standing influence of the former Soviet intelligence agency, particularly through the leadership of former KGB official Heydar Aliyev, who was the father of the current president, Ilham Aliyev. 

Key points about Azerbaijan as a “KGB petrostate”:
  • Dominant Oil and Gas Industry:
    A large portion of Azerbaijan’s revenue comes from its oil and gas exports, making it heavily reliant on these resources. 

  • Political Legacy of KGB:
    Heydar Aliyev, who ruled Azerbaijan during the Soviet era, was a high-ranking KGB official, and his political influence continues to be felt through his son, Ilham Aliyev. 

  • Criticisms of Authoritarianism:
    Azerbaijan is often criticized for its human rights record and lack of political pluralism, which are sometimes linked to the legacy of the Soviet system. 

#SouthCaucasus

Mystery surrounding the U.S. Ambassador: Why is Libby leaving #Baku? – aze.media/mystery-surrou
My #Opinion: Azeri-stan is the #KGB #petrostate, #Aliyev is the skillful KGB Petro-ruler with the #global ambitions.
He has only one loyalty: to himself, to his family which he tries to turn into the royalty, and to his stolen hundreds of $ Millions.
His KGB rule is worse than in Soviet times: it is brazen, oppressive, omnipresent, primitive, stupid, duplicitous, and nauseating.
It smells beyond the oil and gas, it smells like shit, and it suffocates everything around them.
Regime change, now!

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#SouthCaucasus – My #Opinion: Azeri-stan is the #KGB #petrostate, #Aliyev is the skillful KGB Petro-ruler with the #global ambitions. Regime change, now!


 #SouthCaucasus

Mystery surrounding the U.S. Ambassador: Why is Libby leaving #Baku? – aze.media/mystery-surrou
My #Opinion: Azeri-stan is the #KGB #petrostate, #Aliyev is the skillful KGB Petro-ruler with the #global ambitions.
He has only one loyalty: to himself, to his family which he tries to turn into the royalty, and to his stolen hundreds of $ Millions.
His KGB rule is worse than in Soviet times: it is brazen, oppressive, omnipresent, primitive, stupid, duplicitous, and nauseating.
It smells beyond the oil and gas, it smells like shit, and it suffocates everything around them.
Regime change, now!

The News And Times Information Network – Blogs By Michael Novakhov – thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com

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#SouthCaucasus Mystery surrounding the U.S. Ambassador: Why is Libby leaving #Baku? – https://t.co/hti8SQbEft My #Opinion: Azeri-stan is the #KGB #petrostate, #Aliyev is the skillful KGB Petro-ruler with the #global ambitions. He has only one loyalty: to himself, to his family which he tries to turn into the royalty, and to his stolen hundreds of $ Millions. His KGB rule is worse than in Soviet times: it is brazen, oppressive, omnipresent, primitive, stupid, duplicitous, and nauseating. It smells beyond the oil and gas, it smells like shit, and it suffocates everything around them. Regime change, now!



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#SouthCaucasus Mystery surrounding the U.S. Ambassador: Why is Libby leaving #Baku? – https://t.co/hti8SQbEft My #Opinion: Azeri-stan is the #KGB #petrostate, #Aliyev is the skillful KGB Petro-ruler with the #global ambitions. He has only one loyalty: to himself, to his family which he tries to turn into the royalty, and to his stolen hundreds of $ Millions. His KGB rule is worse than in Soviet times: it is brazen, oppressive, omnipresent, primitive, stupid, duplicitous, and nauseating. It smells beyond the oil and gas, it smells like shit, and it suffocates everything around them. Regime change, now!



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BREAKING CENTCOM forces carried out precision strikes on two Iranian-backed Houthi weapon storage facilities in Yemen on Jan. 8. These sites were used for attacks on U.S. Navy ships and merchant vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. No U.S. personnel or equipment were harmed. The strikes aim to counter Houthi threats in the region.



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After reports of strikes in Sana’a,Yemen early this morning (EST), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that they conducted a number of precision strikes against Houthi underground Advanced Conventional Weapon (ACW) storage facilities used by the Houthis to strike commercial and naval shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.



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After reports of strikes in Sana’a,Yemen early this morning (EST), U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that they conducted a number of precision strikes against Houthi underground Advanced Conventional Weapon (ACW) storage facilities used by the Houthis to strike commercial and naval shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.



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🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞An Akhmad spetsnaz lost a leg somewhere in the #Kursk AO Medic: “Yes, yes.. well this is nothing to worry about. There’s a lot of it about… probably a virus. Keep warm, plenty of rest and if you’re playing football or anything, try to favor the other leg. It’s right as rain in a couple days.” #OSINT #Ukraine #Russia


🔞🔞🔞🔞🔞An Akhmad spetsnaz lost a leg somewhere in the #Kursk AO

Medic: “Yes, yes.. well this is nothing to worry about. There’s a lot of it about… probably a virus. Keep warm, plenty of rest and if you’re playing football or anything, try to favor the other leg. It’s right as rain in a couple days.”

#OSINT #Ukraine #Russia