It seems like the luxurious Western brands do not really care about the sanctions on Russia, as their products are still sold in Russia to the ones who can afford them.

Despite Western sanctions on Russia, luxury shopping continues to thrive in Moscow. High-end malls still stock Western brands like Prada and YSL, even though many officially "left" the market.

Products reach Russia through middlemen in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Export statistics show a huge jump in trade between Western countries and ex-Soviet countries that have close ties with Moscow after sanctions were introduced.

Many in Moscow, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, point out to the “failure” of sanctions to isolate Russia from the global economy.

Source: Kyiv Post

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu:

Our attack on Yemen will not be the last, we will continue to destroy the Iranian axis of evil.

Russia might ban the messaging app WhatsApp in 2025 if its management does not comply with Russian legislation regarding storing information about users and providing it at the request of the FSB, said Russian senator Artem Sheikin.

A group of Assad's thugs set fire to a Christmas tree in Al-Suqaylabiyah, north of Hama.

They were arrested after fleeing.

UAE Foreign Minister expressed support for the new Syrian government in a phone call with the new Syrian Foreign Minister.

Apocalyptic scenes from Jabalia, Gaza.

IDF reportedly destroyed all 4,500 buildings in Jabalia.

Palestinian-Israeli Politician Ahmad Tibi to Netanyahu at the Knesset:

After Assad’s fall, you’re the last dictator in the Middle East.

Turkish President Erdogan:

Israel may exploit opportunities, but sooner or later, it will be forced to withdraw from the occupied territories, including from Syria.

PKK and its affiliates will either disband themselves or be dismantled.

Erdoğan:

Türkiye's firm position is the protection of Syria's territorial integrity and unitary structure under all circumstances.

Turkish President Erdogan:

After breaking down the wall of terror, we will take a big step toward unity as Turks, Arabs, and Kurds.

There is no place in Syria for any terror group; including ISIS and PKK, President Erdogan added.

CEO of Lockheed Martin UK Paul Livingston responds to Elon Musk's comments about F-35:

The capabilities of F-35 are beyond anything else out there, Elon Musk doesn't have the clearances to understand that; he's wrong.

The Chinese are still building their J-20 jets. Maybe Elon thinks they are idiots as well.

3 more IDF soldiers have been killed by Palestinian fighters in Gaza.

Israeli Broadcasting Corporation:

Israel seeks to support Kurds (PKK/YPG/SDF terror group) in Syria "in a non-military way".

Syrian National Army (SNA) has begun flooding tunnels used by PKK/YPG/SDF terrorists in Manbij.

Saudi super oil tanker named Khuzama (carrying 2.2 million barrels) is reportedly heading to Syria.

Reports also claim Qatar plans to send power-generating ships to alleviate electricity shortages and help restart power plants in Syria.

The real story behind Russian military equipment transfer from Syria to Libya by Clash Report.

Russia is reportedly transferring weapons from Syria to Libya for Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including guided munitions and heavy weaponry.

RSF kills civilians with these weapons.

Plans to supply MiG-29 aircraft to the group have also been discussed.

The UAE is financing the scheme.

Confession time by Assad’s Ambassador to Moscow, Bashar al-Jaafari:

“There was no Syrian regime, only a mafia system.”

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz takes responsibility for the killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh in Tehran for the first time and issues a threat to the Houthis in Yemen.