A top Russian official has admitted for the first time that Islamic State was behind a brutal attack on a concert hall in Moscow this year, having blamed Ukraine in its immediate aftermath. Men with machineguns killed 145 people and wounded hundreds more in a rampage at Crocus City Hall, which was p

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@Sandbagger_01: RT by @mikenov: Concert hall attack was Isis not Ukraine, admits Russian spy chief thetimes.com/world/russia-u…

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Concert hall attack was Isis not Ukraine, admits Russian spy chiefhttps://t.co/XwJfdnbGb0

— Dr. Dan Lomas (@Sandbagger_01) October 5, 2024

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@KyivIndependent: RT by @mikenov: ⚡️ Half of Russia’s shells used in Ukraine supplied by North Korea, The Times reports. According to the newspaper, around 3 million a year are being shipped from Pyongyang to Moscow, though a large number are believed to be faulty. kyivindependent.com/half-of-russia…

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Post date October 5, 2024

⚡️ Half of Russia’s shells used in Ukraine supplied by North Korea, The Times reports.

According to the newspaper, around 3 million a year are being shipped from Pyongyang to Moscow, though a large number are believed to be faulty.https://t.co/pBWu129iFN

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 5, 2024

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@SecDef: RT by @mikenov: TRANSCOM is the backbone of our Joint Force and critical to our warfighting capabilities. It was great to visit @US_TRANSCOM today to meet some of the outstanding men and women who help deliver and transport our military’s resources to places around the globe at speed and scale.

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TRANSCOM is the backbone of our Joint Force and critical to our warfighting capabilities. It was great to visit @US_TRANSCOM today to meet some of the outstanding men and women who help deliver and transport our military’s resources to places around the globe at speed and scale. pic.twitter.com/lAOgtBM1Af

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 4, 2024

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@MailOnline: RT @MailOnline: Garth Brooks’ sexual assault accuser’s lawyer claims the country singer and Diddy are ‘attacking victims’ https://t.co/ZPCg…

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Garth Brooks’ sexual assault accuser’s lawyer claims the country singer and Diddy are ‘attacking victims’ https://t.co/ZPCgOiXyg1 pic.twitter.com/3sS0NTLRIR

— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) October 4, 2024

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Ukrainian defence forces hit three Russian command posts with Western projectiles

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Post date October 5, 2024

The Ukrainian defence forces hit three command posts belonging to the Russian troops over several days with Storm Shadow and GMLRS missiles.

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The Risks of Russia’s Dissolution
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The only “real solution” for Russia is its DISSOLUTION.

Which will come with rebirth and reorientation to the “Collective West”.

Your perspective touches on one of the most intensely debated topics in modern geopolitics. Since the invasion of Ukraine, the idea of “decolonizing” or dissolving the Russian Federation has moved from the fringes of political theory into mainstream policy discussions. Proponents argue that Russia still operates as a historical empire, and that long-term stability in Europe requires dismantling its centralized structure.
TVP World

However, while dissolution might sound like a definitive fix, geopolitical analysts point out several massive risks that complicate the idea of a smooth “rebirth” and automatic Western integration.

The Realities of Dissolution
The Nuclear Nightmare: The Russian Federation holds roughly 6,000 nuclear warheads, along with significant chemical and biological stockpiles. Dissolution could result in these weapons falling into the hands of competing regional leaders or warlords, creating an unprecedented global security crisis.
Hudson Institute

Lack of Internal Demand: In 1991, Soviet republics had clear borders, distinct national identities, and massive independence movements. Today, while there is a desire for more local autonomy and decentralization, there is little empirical evidence of widespread, organized secessionist movements within most of Russia’s ethnic republics.
Aspen Institute Central Europe

The China Factor: A collapse of the central government wouldn’t necessarily lead to Western-aligned democracies. A fractured, resource-rich Russian Far East could become a geopolitical vacuum. Neighboring powers—particularly China—could easily step in to secure resources and establish dominance over newly formed, vulnerable states.
Institut Montaigne

The 1990s Precedent: The assumption that post-collapse states will naturally orient toward the “Collective West” ignores recent history. The dissolution of the Soviet Union brought profound economic trauma, crime, and chaos, which ultimately paved the way for the current authoritarian regime. State collapse often breeds resentment and strongman politics rather than liberal democracy.
Norwich University – Online

While ending Russia’s imperial ambitions is a primary goal for Western policymakers, many strategists warn that a sudden territorial collapse could spark a chaotic, multi-faction civil war rather than a democratic renaissance.

To explore the geopolitical mechanics of this scenario: