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Researcher & writer based in Hong Kong. Former academic. Some long-form, analytical articles and interviews are archived here https://laura-ruggeri.medium.com/ email: lauraru852@yandex.ru
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25.04.202512:38
A terrorist attack kills Lt Gen Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Chief of the General Staff’s Main Operations Directorate, just when Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrives in Moscow for negotiations with Vladimir Putin. Moskalik, 59, was part of several high-profile Russian foreign delegations in recent years, including in at least two rounds of talks with Ukraine and western officials in 2015 and 2019.
Insiders close to the defence ministry say his influence within the Russian military was on the rise. ▪️I can think of a country that would stop at nothing in order to derail US-Russia negotiations. Cue: it works closely with Ukrainian terrorists.
According to Baza Telegram channel https://t.me/bazabazon/36859 the last owner of the car that exploded in Balashikha, near Moscow, is Ignat Kuzin, a native of Sumy, in Ukraine.
He bought the Volkswagen Golf in early February 2025 from the previous owner and flew from Russia to Turkey on April 19, a few days after he had parked a car packed with explosives outside the general's house. @LauraRuHK
28.03.202501:51
IMPORTANT NOTICE - I am travelling and will be mostly offline for a week. For this reason the channel will not be updated until my return. @LauraRuHK
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24.04.202514:37
Vladimir Putin would not be at risk of being arrested in Italy under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant, as officials never completed the procedures required to make it valid. The failure to file the necessary paperwork is not likely to have been the result of an oversight or a coincidence, La Repubblica reported, suggesting instead a “political choice.”

The decision reflects the Italian government’s position that heads of state and government are protected from prosecution. Diplomatic immunity does not apply to the other Russian officials mentioned in the ICC warrants. Nevertheless, neither the Russian president nor other officials and commanders are likely to travel to Italy, as some are subject to personal EU sanctions. Despite this, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova is set to travel to Italy to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, according to the Kremlin. (Source: RT) @LauraRuHK
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06.04.202513:30
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16.04.202515:42
The US will seek to force the EU to choose between the US and China on trade, according to briefings circulated to senior ministers and officials.
The overall US strategy is to decouple from China, and any country wishing to have a trade deal with the US will also have to distance itself from Beijing. ▪️The Europeans have already experienced deep economic trauma because of cutting off Russia. They cannot imagine cutting off China. Expect more strong arm tactics. ▪️In 2023 the Biden administration, during Von der Leyen's visit to Washington, had tried to cajole the EU into linking arms to confront China. Right on cue the European Commission initiated its "anti-subsidy investigation" into Chinese electric vehicles at the end of 2023 and introduced tariffs in July 2024. The US had also persuaded European policy makers to apply export restrictions to the high tech sector. For example, ASML, a Dutch maker of semiconductor production equipment, was forced to suspend the export to China of EUV lithography machines. The EU is developing a bloc-wide export control system to limit technology transfers to China, especially in high-tech sectors like semiconductors, AI, and quantum computing, which makes no sense considering EU countries lag behind China in these fields. @LauraRuHK
05.04.202502:47
If there is a lesson to be learned from the Jianwei Xun saga is that the media hype around his persona and work, amplified by reputable outlets, glowing reviews, and a slick online presence, created a feedback loop where the perception of reality outpaced any need to verify it. It’s not just that the lines between real and not real got blurred, it’s that the hype machine made those lines feel irrelevant.
With AI churning out content that to the untrained eye appears indistinguishable from human output, and media outlets racing to publish it, the incentives align more with capturing attention than digging for facts. Xun’s "hypnocracy" concept, ironically, nails it: power lies in shaping what people perceive, not in what’s actually there. The lesson isn’t just that the distinction is blurring, it’s that people are increasingly wired to prioritize the hype over the reality, and the tools to exploit that are only getting better.

The media system, including alternative, non-Western media, feeds on hype. They are providing yet another platform to self-styled analysts/experts who turned bluster and derivative, plagiarized content into influence thanks to their knack for gaming social media platforms. The mechanics are simple. Algorithms prioritize engagement over accuracy, so a slick bio, a bold claim, or a well-crafted image can snowball into credibility before anyone checks their credentials. Xun’s polished website and AI-generated prose got traction because they looked legit, not because they were vetted. Self-promotion, exaggerated claims and confident delivery pull the wool over your eyes. Social media’s speed turns smoke into a fog you can’t see through until it’s too late.
Then there’s the echo chamber effect. Once a persona gains momentum, followers and bots amplify it, creating a mirage of consensus. Social media’s smoke and mirrors work because we are wired for stories, not audits. On these platforms, you don’t need to be an expert, you just need to look the part and fake it long enough to cash in. https://t.me/LauraRuHK/9902
23.04.202513:04
CUI PRODEST? In Kashmir a terrorist attack killed 26 people and injured 19 more. An obscure "rent-a-terrorist" group, the "Kashmir Resistance," claimed responsibility for the attack at the tourist resort of Pahalgam. India's prime minister, Narendra Modi, cut short a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia (India and Saudia Arabia are BRCS members) and returned to New Delhi on Wednesday morning to hold an urgent meeting with his national security adviser, the foreign minister and other senior officials.
India is currently hosting US Vice President JD Vance, who arrived on Monday and is scheduled to leave on Thursday. This attack risks triggering sectarian violence in the region, which could further complicate relations between India and Muslim countries. @LauraRuHK
14.04.202511:02
Uncontrolled development of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United States could result in tragic consequences and may turn into a catastrophe for all humanity, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui told TASS.

"And what is happening in the United States? There, the development of artificial intelligence is largely determined by profit-driven interests. To maintain its dominance, the US has left AI unchecked, which leads to tragic consequences," the ambassador noted. "Since 2024, there have been more cases of AI chatbots developed by US companies encouraging teenagers to commit suicide. In early 2025, the world was shocked by the news of the Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas, the first-ever [attack] planned using ChatGPT. This incident clearly demonstrates that the uncontrolled development of technology can turn into a disaster for human civilization," Zhang said.

China regards security as a fundamental principle of AI development, "emphasizing the priority of ethical norms and the need to keep AI under control and channel its development with a view to benefit mankind," the diplomat stressed. (Source: TASS) @LauraRuHK
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Elegantly put 😅
04.04.202511:20
▪️China will impose a 34% tariff on all imports from the US starting April 10, the country’s Finance Ministry announced on Friday. The decision follows Trump’s announcement of a 34% levy on Chinese goods. Beijing denounced US tariffs as “unilateral bullying.” ▪️China has also suspended import qualifications of six US enterprises on Friday, to protect Chinese consumers' health and ensure the safety of the country's livestock industry.
The suspensions include one US enterprise involved in sorghum exports to China, three enterprises dealing with poultry meat and bone meal, and two enterprises exporting poultry products. The Chinese customs said it has repeatedly detected furazolidone, a prohibited drug under Chinese law, in imported US poultry products and mould in sorghum. ▪️Later China announced rare-earth metal controls, imposing export controls on samarium, gadolinium, terbium, dysprosium, lutetium, scandium and yttrium. @LauraRuHK
07.04.202514:13
On the ever-evolving geopolitical chessboard, trade has emerged as one of the most potent weapons. The recent decision by the People's Republic of China to impose a 34 percent tariff on all US imports marks a turning point in a long-standing economic conflict. But this move is not an act of provocation — it is a necessary defense against an ongoing campaign of pressure, containment and provocation from Washington.

For years, the United States has wielded its economic might, not only to dominate global markets but to coerce independent nations into compliance with its political agenda. Tariffs, sanctions and trade bans have been used not as tools of fair competition, but as political levers.

By imposing this 34 percent tariff, Beijing is sending a message that it will no longer tolerate unfair treatment or economic bullying. The Chinese economy — resilient and diverse — has long prepared for such scenarios. Policies like "dual circulation" investments in technological self-sufficiency, and partnerships through the Belt and Road Initiative have reduced China's dependency on Western markets.

China is not isolated. It is interconnected, influential and prepared. In contrast, the United States now finds itself in a precarious position. With rising inflation, political instability and shrinking global trust, Washington's aggressive trade policy may backfire. American consumers, already burdened by high costs, will now face even steeper prices. US companies relying on the Chinese market — from tech giants to agriculture — will feel the sting.

Globally, countries are beginning to question the reliability of an economic partner that weaponizes trade. This is not a call for confrontation, but a warning: "The flames of this trade war will ultimately consume the aggressor." China is not the initiator of this conflict, but it will defend its sovereignty and economic future with determination and clarity. The path forward need not be paved with conflict. China remains committed to fair trade, international cooperation and win-win development.
However, it will not allow its interests to be sacrificed at the altar of US domestic politics or hegemonic ambitions. In this economic standoff, it is not simply about tariffs and trade — it is about values, vision and the future of global leadership. The era of unilateral dominance is waning. What replaces it must be built on mutual respect, not coercion. History will remember this moment not just for its numbers, but for its symbolism. A rising power has stood firm, and unless wiser heads prevail, "the fire ignited by arrogance will burn the very hands that lit it." https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202504/05/WS67f0d360a3104d9fd381db5c.html
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26.03.202515:24
⚡️ Despite Zelensky's public statement about the Russian-U.S. agreements reached in Riyadh on 24 March to stop attacks against civilian energy facilities, the Kiev regime has continued its strikes on the energy infrastructure of the Russian Federation.

On the night of 26 March 2025, near the Tarkhankut Peninsula, two Ukrainian strike UAVs were shot down by on-duty air defence systems. The drones were targeting the ground-based equipment of the Glebovskoye underground gas storage facility.

Moreover, on 26 March at around 4:45 in the morning, in Bryansk region, the hostile UAVs attacked an object of the Bryanskenergo (Rosseti Centre). As a result of the attack, a 10kV high-voltage electric power transmission stopped working and consumers in Komarichsky District were left without electricity.

Moreover, on the afternoon of 25 March, the Ukrainian strike drones attacked an energy facility of the Kurskenergo (Rosseti Centre). Thus, a number of substation shut down, and over 4,000 consumers in Khomutovsky District were cut off power supply.

❗️Thus, the Kiev regime, while continuing to damage the Russian civilian energy infrastructure, is actually doing everything it can to thwart the agreements reached by the Russian Federation and the United States on step-by-step measures to resolve the Ukrainian conflict.

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11.04.202504:53
Politico writes:
"President Donald Trump this week upended not just his tariff strategy but his trade team.
Former hedge fund manager and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — the White House’s main conduit to beleaguered financial markets — is now at the helm, with populist Peter Navarro relegated to the sidelines and Howard Lutnick recast into the role of “bad cop,” according to three people close to the White House. The personnel shuffle comes amid a tug-of-war in the White House between the “fair trade” and protectionist camps.

▪️I think it’s worth sharing again something I posted last November when Donald Trump picked Scott Bessent as U.S. Treasury secretary.
Bessent, a hedge fund manager and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, used to work for short seller Jim Chanos and George Soros. Actually he was chief investment officer (CIO) of Soros Fund Management and the head of its London office when his team, betting against the British pound, garnered over $1 billion for the firm. His bet against the Japanese yen in 2013 brought additional profit. Bessent's own hedge fund, Key Square Group, received a $2 billion anchor investment from George Soros. From 2014 until 2020, Bessent was listed as a council member of International Crisis Group (ICG), an NGO/think tank linked to the CIA and all the notorious "philanthropists". The beneficiaries of market chaos due to sudden policy shifts like tariffs or geopolitical shocks are likely the usual suspects who know how to surf the waves because they are policy insiders.
▪️Bessent frames Trump tariffs as a "negotiating strategy":
"every country in the world who wants to come and negotiate, we are willing to hear you, we are going to go down to a 10% baseline tariff for them."

Bessent said that China is an exception to Mr. Trump's easing. ▪️The US is using tariffs in a doomed attempt to inflict damage on China. By raising tariffs on some nations while offering exemptions or lower rates to others, Washington intends to incentivize alignment with its interests, and create a bloc that’s economically tied to its orbit. Obviously it's not going to work - the idea of cutting China off is totally delusional. China is not isolated. It is interconnected, influential and prepared.
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27.03.202503:08
The EU Preparedness Union Strategy was presented on March 26, 2025, by the European Commission. The launch was accompanied by baseless claims it will "bolster the EU’s ability to anticipate, prevent, and respond to a wide range of threats." The Commission bundled together natural disasters, geopolitical conflicts, cybersecurity risks and climate change. Probably to please different lobbies and get their support, but also to ensure that the gravy train won't stop when the conflict in Ukraine ends. The strategy outlined in the report isn't exactly new, it builds on the Niinistö Report (October 2024), which called for a mindset shift toward "comprehensive preparedness."
The EU Commission relies on a permanent "state of emergency" to expand centralized control, militarization, and surveillance under the guise of safety. The strategy’s civil-military integration is deliberately designed to blur lines between civilian life and security agendas, which could lead to the suspension of legal norms, democracy and individual freedoms as it happened during the Covid operation. This is textbook Carl Schmitt — an emergency, or State of Exception, is the ultimate test of political power and reveals in whom that power is vested. The State of Exception determines who is sovereign in a given state. On this theoretical basis, he develops the concept of decisionism, whereby the actual content or “what” of a decision is not the key element, but rather the “who” of the decision and whether a given “who” (or decider) is the proper authority and possessor of the necessary sovereignty. The EU Commission is claiming a form of sovereignty within the EU framework by insisting that EU member states are facing threats that demand a permanent mobilization and is claiming the power to decide what constitutes an "emergency" and how to respond. The call for citizens to stockpile supplies and the focus on vague "hybrid threats" are designed to fuel rather than assuage panic. The unstated objective is to restructure society for oppression rather than protection. Scaremongering is how the EU will ramp up support for more authoritarian measures. The only real emergency, economic recession and widespread poverty, doesn't even warrant a mention in the report. But rest assured that fearmongering will only exacerbate economic woes.

Fear-driven narratives will erode consumer confidence, leading to reduced spending. When people anticipate a crisis, they often cut back on discretionary purchases, thus slowing economic growth.

Due to uncertainty, businesses and investors may delay or cancel investments, unless they operate in the weapons industry.

Negative rhetoric can trigger panic in financial markets, causing stock prices to plummet and increasing borrowing costs for governments and businesses.

Governments might overreact to perceived threats, implementing policies that are poorly targeted, which can stifle economic activity.

Fearmongering can deepen divisions within the EU, as Member States may prioritize national interests over collective solutions, weakening the union's ability to address economic challenges effectively. Just don't tell Ursula and her minions. Their job is to manufacture crises rather than prevent them. @LauraRuHK
https://commission.europa.eu/topics/preparedness_en
26.03.202502:51
More on the Signal chat saga and waltzing neocons. The best solution would be firing Mike Waltz, now serving as National Security Adviser, a role which is clearly incompatible with such blatant security breach. Waltz claimed he didn’t know Goldberg personally, despite Goldberg saying he does. Whether they met in person or not is irrelevant. The editor-in-chief of The Atlantic insists that Waltz reached out to him two days before adding him to the Signal group.
Unfortunately, dismissing Waltz is not easy. In the Trump administration, he represents the neocon wing relative to purported isolationists like J.D. Vance. Waltz pulls toward interventionism (China, Middle East) while navigating Trump’s deal-making instincts (Russia, Ukraine). Neocon ideas persist, but they are currently subordinated to transactional goals. The question is, for how long?
Waltz’s background as a neocon and zionist is well-documented. He worked as a defense policy director at the Pentagon under Donald Rumsfeld and Robert Gates. Then he served as a counterterrorism advisor to Dick Cheney.
He has consistently framed China as a top strategic threat. His call for a boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics aligns with this hawkish outlook. AIPAC’s contributions to Waltz totaled over $70,000 in the 2022-24 cycle, making it his top donor, which underscores his alignment with pro-Israel interests.
During his congressional tenure, he backed legislation to increase US military aid to Israel. Neocons might be flying under the radar for the time being, but obviously they haven’t vanished. The military-industrial complex ($900 billion Pentagon budget in 2025) still hums. If the Neocon grip is looser is purely due to Trump’s base, unsustainable debt, the need to streamline government departments (including DoD), and global realities such as multipolarity that can no longer be denied.

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