The AFU struck the command post of the Russian army corps in Svitlodarsk
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The AFU struck the command post of the Russian army corps in Svitlodarsk

General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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On January 10, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a precision strike on the command post of the 3rd Army Corps of the Russian Armed Forces in the enemy-occupied city of Svitlodarsk, Donetsk region.

Points of attention

  • The Armed Forces of Ukraine carried out precision strikes on the command posts of the 3rd Army Corps and the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Russian Armed Forces in Svitlodarsk and Khartsyzk respectively.
  • The General Staff announced the strikes on the Russian army command posts with the aim of destroying the invaders and facilities captured by the Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region.
  • Despite the military actions, all necessary measures were taken by the AFU to avoid risks to the civilian population, showcasing a commitment to minimizing collateral damage.
  • The series of strikes demonstrate the determination of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to take decisive action against the occupation forces and to continue defending their territory.
  • The recent precision strikes highlight the escalating tensions in the Donetsk region and the ongoing conflict between the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Russian Armed Forces in the area.

The General Staff announced a strike on the Russian army command post in Svitlodarsk

According to the General Staff, the command post building of the 3rd Army Corps of the Russian Armed Forces in Svitlodarsk was hit.

It should also be noted that during this week, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a series of strikes on facilities captured by the Russian occupiers in the Donetsk region.

At the same time, all necessary measures were taken to avoid risk to the civilian population.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are ready to continue to decisively destroy the invaders.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a Russian army command post in Khartsyzsk

On January 8, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a precision strike on the command post of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation, which was located in the city of Khartsyzk, Donetsk region.

This was reported by the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Today, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a precision strike on the command post of the 8th Guards Combined Arms Army of the Russian Federation, which was located in the city of Khartsyzk, Donetsk region.

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Trump's trade wars: the US could run out of toilet paper

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Source:  Bloomberg

US President Donald Trump's trade war could lead to shortages of more than just eggs and beef. Promised tariffs on softwood lumber risk leaving Americans without toilet paper.

Points of attention

  • President Trump's trade war and proposed tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber may lead to a shortage of toilet paper in the US.
  • Increasing tariffs on softwood pulp, a key component for toilet paper production, could result in higher prices and limited availability of paper products like napkins and paper towels.

Trump will leave the US without toilet paper

The Trump administration plans to nearly double tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber to 27%, and if additional tariffs are imposed, to more than 50%.

The American leader is pushing for the new tariffs in part to support local production, but they could also hit the availability of northern bleached softwood sulfate pulp, or NBSK, a key component for making toilet paper and paper towels.

The agency explained that NBSK makes up about 30% of standard American napkins and half of a regular paper towel.

Brian McClay, chairman of the consulting firm TTOBMA, which tracks the global pulp market, told reporters that NBSK is currently supplied mainly from Canada.

He added that in 2024, the US imported about 2 million tons of this material.

Some of these mills in the US, some of the big brand names, not only want softwood pulp from Canada, but they want pulp from this particular mill — they've been using it for 30 years and they're not going to change. If the Canadian pulp mills close down because of a lack of fiber supply, I can't think of any other option for them — they just can't change the recipe.

The agency warned that this scenario could lead to a shortage of toilet paper in the US, similar to the one experienced during the pandemic. It also could lead to a sharp increase in the price of toilet paper.

Trump has long promoted tariffs as a tool to bring manufacturing back to the U.S., and he has repeatedly stated that his country does not need Canadian lumber.

However, this position does not take into account the unique qualities of Canadian softwood pulp, which industry leaders say cannot be easily replaced by American alternatives. NBSK is valued for its tensile strength, the agency stressed.

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Nord Stream revival. Germany demands Merz intervene

German authorities are outraged by joint plans between the US and Russia
Source:  NTV

In Germany, the Green Party is calling on the future Chancellor of Germany and leader of the conservative CDU, Friedrich Merz, to respond promptly to the US-Russia talks on the revival of Russian gas pipelines.

Points of attention

  • The involvement of Putin's German friend Matthias Warnig in lobbying for Nord Stream 2 restart raises concerns about the project's motives and implications.
  • The situation underscores the importance of analyzing the geopolitical consequences of energy projects like Nord Stream and their impact on European security and economic interests.

German authorities are outraged by joint plans between the US and Russia

Recently, the scandalous Russian diplomat Sergei Lavrov officially confirmed that the Kremlin and the White House are holding negotiations on Nord Stream.

The leader of the Green Party, Franziska Brantner, reacted to this statement.

If Lavrov is now saying that the US and Russia are negotiating the commissioning of Nord Stream 2, the future Chancellor must make it clear that this is not in the interests of either Germany or Europe, the German politician emphasized.

Against this background, she mentioned the defense and infrastructure package adopted last week.

According to Brantner, she and her party colleagues did not vote for billions spent on German defense capabilities so that the future federal government could “fill the Russian military coffers with gas money again.”

By the way, it recently became known that Putin's German friend Matthias Warnig, since his days working in the Stasi secret police, has been lobbying in the US for the restart of Nord Stream 2.

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