Marina Orlova, an estate agent from Tomsk, made the comment in a casual conversation during a podcast hosted by a friend. When asked how a woman over 30 with limited income could afford to buy a flat, Orlova replied: “That’s easy. You find a man serving in the SVO [special military operation]. He doesn’t come back, and you get the money.”
In a bizarre twist of modern warfare and desperation, a disturbing new trend has emerged in Russia. Nicknamed the new "Black Widows" — not for their association with terrorism, but for their calculated pursuit of financial gain through war widowhood — some Russian women are reportedly marrying soldiers bound for Ukraine with one chilling expectation: that they may not come back.
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Danny Danon absolutely destroys UN Relief official Tom Fletcher over his false claims — like the widely debunked “14,000 babies” narrative — and exposes how this kind of propaganda fuels deadly violence, like the murders of Sarah and Yaron.
Major revelation:
Danon accuses the UN of actively colluding with Hamas to block humanitarian aid — using mafia-style threats and even purging NGOs from the Shared Aid Database if they support the new aid delivery system.
Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
My erstwhile field producer and cameraman Dennis Azato has accompanied me on ten years of adventures across the globe. Today he joins me in Ukraine and we spend some time remembering our many trips together.
Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
Episode 622 - Field Producer Dennis Azato and Chuck Reminisce
HAS ANYONE SEEN THIS? THIS YOUNG MAN IN OREGON HAS MADE A NEW DIESEL FROM USING PLASTIC WASTE! THIS IS HUGE NEWS, HAS ANYONE HEARD THIS YET? I WONDER WHAT THE OIL COMPANIES WILL DO AND DO YOU THINK TRUMP WILL BACK THIS? I THINK THIS IS AMAZING AND THIS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD. FIX THE PROBLEM OF ALL THE PLASTIC WASTE AROUND THE WORLD AND CHEAP CLEAN FUEL FOR EVERYONE. WINNER FOR EVERYONE EXCEPT THE OIL COMPANIES AND THOSE INVESTED IN THEM 😁
VERY CURIOUS AS TO WHAT ANYONE HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS AND ESPECIALLY YOU CHUCK. JD DELAY IS AN EX CONVICT, REFORMED AND RECOVERY COACH WITH A HUGE FOLLOWING AND IS RELIABLE FOR HIS INFORMATION. HE DOES HIS RESEARCH BEFORE HE PUTS STUFF OUT. DON'T BE PUT OF BY THE TATTOOS
Why China's Greatest Weapon May Be Its Willingness to Suffer
Let me ask you something: Have you ever been told you can’t buy something because you’ve hit your quota? That’s rationing—and here in America, it’s virtually unheard of. Sure, we had the great toilet paper panic of 2020, but that was more about hysteria than hardship. The truth is, we’ve grown used to convenience, comfort, and instant gratification.
That comfort could become a liability.
Because over in China, the people are enduring hardship—and not by accident. They’re preparing for war. And while Americans are busy customizing their next coffee order, China is building warships, digging bomb shelters, and getting ready to go toe-to-toe with the West. This isn’t fearmongering—it’s fact.
Hardship Builds Readiness
During World War II, Americans made real sacrifices. Ration books. Victory gardens. No new cars, refrigerators, or even typewriters. Every scrap of wool, steel, and fuel was repurposed for the war effort. Why? Because we knew what was at stake. It was a total war, and we fought it with total resolve.
That unity, that resolve, is exactly what gave us the edge. America didn’t just outfight our enemies—we outproduced them. Industry, grit, and sacrifice won the day.
Now ask yourself: Could we do that today?
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The FAKE FAMINE in Gaza EXPOSED: Hamas Caught Hoarding Aid!
Where Are the Women and Children?
We’ve been watching the so-called "aid distribution" in Gaza unfold, and it raises a serious question: where are the women and children? Nearly every image shows military-age men grabbing supplies. The IDF’s new aid program—intended to bypass Hamas and deliver food directly to Gazan families—has been chaotic but surprisingly effective. It’s also revealing just how deep the corruption runs.
Yes, Hamas has tried to stop people from accessing the aid. But the people are getting bolder. They’re breaking through checkpoints, pushing past barriers, and taking what they need. Why? Because they know the American contractors running the aid stations aren’t going to shoot them. That’s led to the distribution of over 1.3 million meals per day.
Aid as a Weapon Against Terror
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