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I examine the U.S.-approved possible $2.1 billion sale of 500 PAC-3 MSE Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, paid for by partners including Canada, Germany, and Norway. The central problem is timing: these newly produced interceptors are not expected to arrive until after 2030, while Ukraine says it needs roughly 100 Patriot interceptors per month for the 2026–27 winter and to defend against Russian ballistic attacks.
I also look at Zelensky’s practical proposal for allies with PAC-3 stockpiles to transfer interceptors now and replenish their arsenals later through this production contract. Beyond Patriot, I discuss Firepoint’s claimed 300-km FP7 capability against mobile Iskander launchers and its longer-range FP9 program. Finally, I assess the wider political stakes: U.S. pressure on Kyiv’s refinery strikes, the diesel deal, Lavrov’s reception at the G20, Russian mobilization, and whether Washington is imposing meaningful costs on Moscow.
00:00 500 PAC-3 Interceptors—and the Post-2030 Catch
03:41 Zelensky’s Plan for Immediate Air Defense
05:37 Ukraine’s Expanding Defense Innovation
09:01 Russian Mobilization and the Diesel Deal
12:55 Lavrov’s Isolation and Trump’s Turn Toward Putin
16:56 U.S. Midterms and the Political Backlash
#Ukraine #PatriotMissiles #PAC3 #RussiaUkraineWar #AirDefense #NATO
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به جنایی گرام خوش اومدین
این ویدیو به بررسی پروندههای واقعی جنایی میپردازد.
هدف اصلی این محتوا، آگاهسازی و آموزش بینندگان دربارهی نحوه وقوع جرایم و نتایج احتمالی آنها است.
تمام محتوای ارائهشده با دقت و بهصورت مستند از منابع معتبر تهیه شده است تا به مخاطبان درک بهتری از رفتارهای مخاطرهآمیز و اثرات اجتماعی آنها بدهد.
این ویدیو هیچگونه ترویج خشونت یا رفتار غیرقانونی را دنبال نمیکند و صرفاً برای ارائهی اطلاعات آموزشی است تا در بهبود آگاهی عمومی از مسائل اجتماعی و قانونی مفید واقع شود.
اطلاعات تکمیلی ویدئو:
محل و تاریخ وقوع جرم : تهران
تاریخ انتشار این ویدیو : تیر ۱۴۰۴
پرونده های ایرانی عکس های زیادی ازشون منتشر نمیشه برای همین مجبوریم بیشتر مواقع از عکس های جایگزین استفاده کنیم
از لینک زیر میتونید عضو کانال بشید و ازمون حمایت کنید
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مطمئن باشید تمام نظراتتون خونده میشه
لطفا نقاط قوت و ضعمون رو بهمون گوشزد کنین
با تشکر - جنایی گرام
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در این ویدیو به نکته ی مهمی اشاره کردم که متاسفانه اکثر یوتیوبرهای تازه کار به خوبی در کانالشون رعایت نمی کنند و موجب رشد نکردن چنل اونها میشه. این نکته ساده میتونه بازدید ویدیوهای شما را تا 2 برابر بیشتر کنه و خودم شخصا ازش نتیجه ی خوبی گرفتم و بازدید ویدیوهام بیشتر شد. امیدوارم شما هم بهترین نتایج رو کسب کنید و بازدید ویدیوهاتون هر روز بیشتر بشه
کانال تلگرام استادشو جهت دانلود لیست عبارات عنوان نویسی
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257. ACA on the Brink: Homeless Lives Hanging by a Thread - Homeless in America
ACA on the Brink: Homeless Lives Hanging by a Thread – Homeless in America uncovers the deadly stakes facing unhoused Americans as the Affordable Care Act edges toward collapse. This documentary follows people who depend on ACA-covered emergency care, addiction treatment, mental-health services, and life-saving medications—support that could disappear overnight if the system fails. Through raw street interviews, hospital frontline footage, and stories of individuals already slipping through the cracks, the film exposes how fragile the safety net truly is. With shelters overwhelmed, Medicaid stretched thin, and winter pushing survival to the limit, the collapse of ACA could turn a crisis into a mass-casualty disaster. This documentary asks a chilling question: when healthcare falls apart, what happens to those who already have nothing left?
This video is created for educational purposes, sharing information in a positive way. All content and sources are used according to fair use laws. We comply with YouTube policies. We hope you will accept it sincerely and share it with us.
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Key Moments:
00:00 Homeless In America
01:40 When The Shutdown Ends But The Crisis Doesn’t.
05:03 When Politics Becomes Personal.
08:21 Why Aca Became The Center Of The Storm.
12:25 The Scenarios No One Wants To Face.
16:19 Who Gets Hurt The Most When Aca Falls Apart.
20:12 A Warning We Shouldn’t Ignore.
23:04 What We Must Demand , And What We Can Still Do.
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The Lindsay Clancy murder trial has entered the verdict watch phase. Jurors have not reached a verdict in the Clancy trial. If Clancy is convicted she could face life in prison. If she is found not guilty, she may be released or remain in a mental health facility.
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Russia’s own appointed official in occupied Kherson is now making a remarkable claim about Oleshky: Vladimir Saldo says residents are free to leave, travel into Ukrainian-held territory, and return—and rejects the idea of a mandatory evacuation. Greg breaks down why Saldo’s statement matters after days of reporting on civilians inside the occupied city.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also addresses Russia’s deadly strike on Sumy, newly arrived NASAMS missiles, F-16 deliveries, and Ukraine’s preparations for additional long-range operations. Meanwhile, a Russian Tu-95 strategic bomber has crashed, and Russia has rejected proposals for a Black Sea ceasefire.
The picture gets even bigger as Belarus pushes deeper economic engagement involving Russia and the United States, reports emerge about possible sanctions relief tied to political-prisoner releases, and Vladimir Putin restricts public access to Russian oil and energy data in an effort the Kremlin says is designed to make Western sanctions harder to enforce.
The program also looks at Moscow’s increasingly open response to U.S. policy toward Iran and the growing connection between the wars, sanctions battles, energy markets, and diplomatic maneuvering now unfolding around Ukraine.
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Minnesota is grappling with a gang-related crisis, many politicians have ignored for years…
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NYC’s housing crisis is getting worse, and reports indicate “bidding wars” take place with renters competing for $5,000 apartments.
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In this episode, Denys Davydov analyzes Russia’s latest battlefield claims, questions reports of territorial gains by Russian forces, and examines the ongoing situation along the Ukraine front lines. The discussion explores Russian military reporting, Ukrainian counterattacks, and the impact of strikes on Russian oil infrastructure.
We also look at Elon Musk’s Starlink controversy and its potential implications for Ukraine’s drone capabilities, alongside questions surrounding US-Russia cooperation and Russian diesel shipments. Plus, we examine Tesla’s futuristic Roadster, its rocket-powered features, potential safety concerns, and the debate over whether this extraordinary vehicle is genuine innovation or a high-profile marketing spectacle.
Watch until the end for analysis of the latest developments involving Putin, Elon Musk, Donald Trump, Ukraine, and Tesla.
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When family burns, a warrior ignites. Van Damme kicks through deserts and danger to trade punches for pennies in the underground fight circuit!
Original title: Lionheart
Alternative titles: A.W.O.L.: Absent Without Leave, Wrong Bet, Full Contact
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Writers: Stefani Warren, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Sheldon Lettich
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Van Damme’s rawest role: fists fly and hearts break in this cult gem!
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Early grit from the Bloodsport director—where martial arts meet moral stakes!
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The strikes on Russian Wildberries facilities just got so much worse, with Ukraine striking 2 additional facilities last night. Ukraine has found yet another Russian weak spot - their version of Amazon, Wildberries, which has been providing critical logistics for the Russian military. Now, Wildberries facilities are disappearing, as Ukraine is striking them and taking them completely off the map. It's a devastating blow for the Russian economy, the Russian military, and also for the psychology of Russian citizens who are feeling the consequences of the war in Ukraine like never before.
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ملت شریف ایران، تمام تلاش ما در کافه اندیشه این است که صدای مردم ایران، ایرانگرایی، شهریار ایران زمین- رضا شاه دوم - و خاندان
ایرانساز پهلوی باشیم.
سپاس از مهرتان 🙏🏼
پاینده ایران 💚 🤍 ♥️
✅ لینک دسترسی و عضویت در کانال یوتیوب 👇🏻
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✅ لینک کانال اینستاگرام 👇🏻
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✅ لینک توییتر (ایکس)
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#ایران
#شاهزاده_رضا_پهلوی
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ملت شریف ایران،
تمام تلاش ما در کافه اندیشه این است که صدای مردم ایران، ایرانگرایی، شهریار ایرانزمین – رضا شاه دوم – و خاندان ایرانساز پهلوی باشیم.
سپاس از مهرتان 🙏🏼 پاینده ایران 💚🤍❤️
👉 اگر با محتوای ما همراهید، لایک کنید، سابسکرایب کنید و زنگوله را بزنید تا صدای آزادیخواهی ایران رساتر شود.
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دوستان عزیز این آهنگ عاشقانه به صورت اورجینال ساخته شده و در جای دیگر قابل شنیدن و دسترس نمیباشد . امیدوارم که از شنیدن و دیدن این اثر هنری که با زحمت بسیار توسط من ساخته شده را بپسندید و از کانال من حمایت کنید و با لایک و سابسکرایب انرژی تازه ای برای ساخت کارهای جدید و جالب به من بدهید
در زیر اطلاعات مربوط به این موزیک ویدیو قرار داده ام که امیدوارم مفید باشد . منتظر نظرات و پیشنهاد شما در قسمت کامنت هستم .
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متن ترانه :گَر بِه تو اُفتَدَم نَظَر چِهرِه به چِهرِه رو بِه رو
شَرح دَهَم غَمِ تو را نُکتِه به نُکتِه مو بِه مو
اَز پِیِ دیدَنِ رُخَت هَمچو صَبا فُتادِه اَم
خانه به خانه ، دَر بِدَر کوچه به کوچه ، کو به کو
می رَوَد اَز فِراقِ تو خونِ دِل اَز دو دیدِه اَم
دِجلِه به دِجلِه یَم به یَم چِشمِه به چِشمه، جو به جو
مِهرِ تو را دِلِ حَزین ،بافتِه بَر قُماشِ جان
رِشتِه به رِشتِه ، نَخ بِ نَخ تار به تارُ پو بِه پو
رِشتِه به رِشتِه ، نَخ بِه نَخ تار بِه تارُ پو بِه پو
گَر، بِه تو اُفتَدَم نَظَرچِهرِه به چِهرِه رو به رو
شَرح ، دَهَم غَمِ تُرانُکتِه به نُکتِه مو به مو
دورِ دَهانِ تَنگِ تو، عارِض عنبَرین،خَطَت
غُنچِه به غُنچِه ،گُل به گُل ،لالِه به لالِه بو به بو
غُنچِه به غُنچِه ، گُل به گُل لالِه به لالِه ، بو به بو
اَز پِیِ دیدَنِ رُخَت هَمچو صَبا فُتادِه اَم
خانِه به خانِه ، دَر بِدَر کوچِه به کوچِه ، کو به کو
خانِه به خانِه دَر بِدَرکوچِه به کوچِه ، کو به کو
گَر، بِه تو اُفتَدَم نَظَرچِهرِه به چِهرِه رو به رو
شَرح ، دَهَم غَمِ تُرا نُکتِه به نُکتِه مو به مو
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اطلاعات موزیک ویدیو :
توضیحات :
این موزیک ویدیو روایتگر یک جدایی ناخواسته است که عاشقی را از معشوق دور نگه داشته و او در پی یافتن معشوق بی قرار و سرگردان و در عین حال از عشق او سرمست و مدهوش است.
نام آهنگ : چهره به چهره رو به رو
ترانه سرا یا شاعر : بانو طاهره قره العین
ملودی : ساخت ملودی و آهنگ را ابزار هوش مصنوعی سونو ای آی انجام داده است
سبک ترانه : پاپ ملایم
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(Jul 10 2026) پخش زنده ۲۴ با فرداد فرحزاد | جمعه، ۱۹ تیر
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Today, the biggest news comes from the Pokrovsk direction.
Recently released footage by the Ukrainian Rubizh brigade shows a small stretch of land filled to the brim with killed Russian soldiers. The brigade states that Russian forces have tried to infiltrate the area in small groups but are consistently failing to make any progress. The unit reports that in this small area alone, they have killed over one-hundred enemy Russian soldiers.
For the past six months in this sector, Russians have been repeatedly trying to penetrate deeper into Ukrainian lines and again break through the Ukrainian defense line. Doing so would move them closer to surrounding Dobropillia from the east, the last major Ukrainian stronghold in Western Donetsk. After failing to break into Dobropillia from the south directly, Russians see outflanking as their only viable option left, outside of overcommitting all of their reserves and leaving nothing left to take advantage of the breakthrough.
However, in the video shared by the Rubizh brigade, we can see exactly why the Russians are failing here on the flanks. The footage shows that the killed Russian soldiers are piled up against lines upon lines of concrete blocks and razorwire defenses. Interestingly enough, we can see in the footage that in trying to cut open a path through the razor wire, Russian soldiers themselves created a narrow corridor that Ukrainians were able to concentrate their fire onto; inadvertently creating the exact kill zone that resulted in the disastrous losses for the Russians.
Namely, Ukrainians have constructed an extensive defensive line made up of engineering obstacles placed in depth. In some places, the line reaches as deep as six layers of barbed and razor wire, dragon’s teeth, and anti-tank ditches. All of these defenses are able to counter both Russian armored and infiltration assaults, meant to slow down and delay enemy movement to allow Ukrainian defenders the time to eliminate all of the threats. These areas where Russian movement is slowed down and concentrated to one spot are then exploited to the maximum effect and turned into killing fields. Footage shared by the Russian side last month already shows around one-hundred Ukrainian drones waiting in ambush along only a small stretch of road. These drones lay in ambush along viable and known Russian infiltration routes in standby mode to save battery, coming into action and striking the enemy soldiers once they come into view.
With the Azov Corps commander taking full responsibility for this sector, these Ukrainian tactics are being implemented with increasing frequency. Notably, Ukrainian forces report that when these tactics are applied correctly, they allow them to eliminate sixty Russian soldiers for every Ukrainian soldier lost in combat. These devastating losses in exchange for minimal territorial gains are gradually wearing out Russian reserves and combat capabilities, undermining Russian offensive posture and momentum as well as their defense. The undermining of Russian defensive posture through exhausting their manpower reserves is extremely important if we remember that currently the Skala assault regiment has been transferred to this sector, has been placed under Azov command, and is currently spearheading operations to unblock critical defensive positions in front of Dobropillia. Ensuring that Ukrainian defenses do not budge against Russian assaults ensures that Ukrainians have a secure staging ground to launch their counterattacks from, increasing the chances that Ukrainians will be able to turn the tide in the Pokrovsk direction as well.
Overall, Russians have failed to find a way into the Ukrainian fortress town of Dobropillia, and are losing hundreds of men in narrow chokepoints in trying to outflank it. Ukraine’s modernized engineering obstacles designed to counter exactly Russia’s most important tactics of mechanized assaults and infiltrations are proving extremely effective at holding the enemy at bay. As Russians are unlikely to admit that they are unable to advance, even more Russian reserves will be sacrificed in the Ukrainian kill zones north of Pokrovsk. As these losses accumulate to a breaking point, Ukrainians will be able to take advantage and retake the initiative in this sector as well, continuing a trend being seen in more and more places along the Ukrainian front lines.