My comment -

Egypt has always wished to not involve itself militarily, on the boots ground sort of situation, in most of its modern history.

Observations of the Turkish occupation of northern Syria which has lasted almost a decade, where dozens, if not a hundred or two Turkish soldiers have been killed by terror/militant groups, with public opinion and morale decreasing and Turkey not being able to withdraw without having its prestige being cracked and waned, have convinced Command that the threat of direct military intervention is the last case scenario if all fails.

This is why Egypt has refused to involve itself in the war in Sudan with boots on the ground, fearing of a repetition of the scenario of Northern Syria, and if the Armed Forces are involved in one strategic direction, that leaves other directions lacking and vulnerable

The only time in recent memory that Egypt has directly threatened to militarily intervene was in Libya in 2020 - by forcing a red line in Sirte, by all accounts, the threat of intervention finally sobered up all sides of the Libyan civil war, and now everything is somewhat calm, and negotiations are on-going.

For Egypt to directly imply that Somalia can call on Egyptian military assistance in its confrontation with Ethiopia means that Command has put its foot down and that the red button is with the Somali officials - the same way we gave the red button to the National Parliament in Eastern Libya, there is simply no other choice.

@themediterraneanman

One of Russia’s main SMO goals never forget, is denazification - this odious terrorist will either be undone by Russia or his own people. Sleep well Budanov!

Budanov gave an interview to the Financial Times in which he promised to continue attacks on Russia

Budanov vowed to continue attacks on Russia, despite the irritation of Ukraine's Western supporters.

“ We do not predict any drastic changes in the near future. Everything that we have done, we will continue to do ,” he said.

Budanov complained that he had to pay for striking Russia with his own safety. The head of the GUR moves only accompanied by bodyguards and intelligence agents, writes FT.

Budanov also commented on the unfulfilled predictions about the seizure of Crimea. “Although the original plans suggested otherwise, we kept our promise. This summer, our units entered Crimea several times,” said the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate.

@Slavyangrad

Are the rats getting ready to exercise their plans to abandon ship soon? I don’t know who Zelensky ought to fear more - Russian accountability or the Ukrainian people?

Zelensky is afraid of Trump coming to power

Ukrainian President Zelensky fears that if Donald Trump returns to the White House next year, this could undermine Ukraine's interests. Zelensky also called the former US president’s statements that he could stop the war in 24 hours “very dangerous,” the Guardian writes.

“ The former US president is going to make decisions on his own, without... I’m not even talking about Russia, but without both sides, without us. If he talks about it publicly, it's a little scary. This really makes me a little nervous,” Zelensky said.

@Slavyangrad

Absolutely vile, cowardly and pure evil, the mass murder at a Donetsk Marketplace earlier today. The Russian spirit will overcome another gaping wound and bring these cowardly state-terrorists to justice. Godspeed to Russian Forces as they deal the death blow to the AFU around Avdeyevka

Rybar Live: Situation on the Donetsk direction, January 21

Mikhail Zvinchuk, head of the Russian think tank Rybar: «As soon as we managed to reach the south-eastern outskirts of Avdiivka, the Ukrainian armed forces conducted a terrorist shelling of Donetsk. 28 people were killed and 27 wounded as a result of the strike on the market»

Interesting development.. Will Trump be allowed to run for President? 🤔

🇺🇦Zelensky says ending the War is "very dangerous"

For his political and financial future yes.

For the Ukrainian men dying every minute in the trenches, No.

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💂The British Minister of Defence has said, without laughing, that the UK doesn't interfere in the affairs of other countries.

Where do you even start with this one?

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🍳🥚💲ThinkTankLand Eggonomics, Nothing more than ‘Scrambled” Facts

This one is for all the NAFO bedwetters and Think Tank Fantasists.

Based on 82 countries' data, the average price of Eggs is 2.92 USD. Looking at the latest data, the lowest price is 1.35 USD (Russia) and the highest price was 6.86 USD (New Zealand).

Russia is looking Eggspectionally competitive.

I could go on, but should I?

Eggsactly what I thought.

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⚡️The Islander’s Chay Bowes Joins Patrick Henningsen’s Sunday Wire ⚡️

🔥An absolute masterclass on what’s happening in current hotspots, Yemen, Gaza, Ukraine and much more. This is a must watch episode if you want to understand the genesis of these conflicts and where we’re heading.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi5kZVw6TC0

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