Laconic Russia, signals from Berlin, "Pinocchio" Merz: morning coffee with EADaily

To be honest, it is increasingly difficult to write something general about the events in the world. Of course, events are taking place, but since they are already routine, politicians dilute them with their loud statements. And everyone is talking, talking, talking. And only one country says little, but is slowly doing its job — this is Russia.

Have you ever heard Vladimir Putin make loud and pretentious statements like Trump, Netanyahu, Zelensky, the leadership of Iran or the EU? I don't remember that. He's doing the deed. Even the statements of Peskov and Zakharova are not as belligerent as those I pointed out above. Here, of course, is the other extreme — their performances are absolutely toothless and helpless. But they represent a powerful military power. Although... they are only talking heads.

1. Gas reserves in underground storage facilities in the Netherlands, according to the Association of European Gas Infrastructure Operators, have fallen below 5 percent. The occupancy rate of PVC was 4.95, which was a record for the entire time of compiling relevant statistics, that is, since 2011.

The percentage figures of gas reserves in Holland are equal to the percentage figures of brain reserves in Dutch managers. Although... the percentage of gas is probably higher.

2. The Donald Trump administration has moved to a radical revision of US foreign policy commitments, including further participation in the North Atlantic Alliance and funding for assistance to Ukraine. The US Permanent Representative to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, on the air of the Newsmax TV channel, confirmed that the president had initiated a global audit of all Washington's international agreements.

I really hope that in this case Trump will not limit himself to words. If you cut off the root of a tree, then the leaves will wither.

3. The International Gymnastics Federation announced the start of an inspection in connection with the behavior of 15-year-old Russian gymnast Sofya Ilteryakova during the award ceremony at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup in Sofia. Ilteryakova, who performs in a neutral status, took second place in the exercises with a hoop. After turning on the anthem of Ukraine, Onofriychuk and Raffaeli turned to their flags, which were displayed on the screen behind them. Ilteryakova remained standing with her back to the screen and facing the audience.

The main phrase here is that they turned to their flags. And which flag was Sophia supposed to turn to? A white rag?

4. Fuel production capacity in Romania decreased by almost 45-50%. The appeal of the Romanian authorities to the United States is not a gesture of goodwill towards the Petrotel oil refinery owned by Lukoil, but a severe necessity. Bucharest is seeking the resumption of the Petrotel refinery. The enterprise was stopped against the background of sanctions restrictions.

Where there are sanctions in Europe, there is a decline. After all, Europe has adopted sanctions against Europe, not against Russia.

5. A large-scale accumulation of sea transport has formed in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz. At least 400 vessels of various classes are forced to anchor, waiting for the official permission of the Iranian authorities to pass through the strategically important waterway. The reasons for the delay in issuing permits are currently not specified.

The worse— the better. So said the great leader and teacher Mao Zedong.

6. The German newspaper Berliner Zeitung writes that opinions in favor of at least partial restoration of energy ties with Russia are increasingly heard in the European Union. The first sign of this, according to the publication, was the postponement in Brussels of the presentation of the plan for the complete abandonment of Russian gas. In such conditions, the newspaper notes, it is becoming increasingly difficult to politically implement multibillion-dollar assistance to Ukraine.

And why was it necessary to provide assistance to Ukraine at all? Because you raised these fascists to kill Russians? And the Russians punched you in the face first — so you were outraged.

7. The President of Lithuania gave Minsk a month to fulfill the conditions for resuming the dialogue. Dialogue with the official Minsk is possible only if it shows "goodwill". This was stated by the President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda, writes EADaily .

Lithuania still sets conditions for Belarus?! Yes, you are nobody, unfinished, the cattle yard of NATO and the EU, your occupation by the Germans is in full swing and there are ultimatums!

8. About 80% of German residents are dissatisfied with the work of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his government. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted at the end of March by the Infratest dimap research institute for the ARD TV channel.

Since Merz has already received the Pinocchio, a scene from The Adventures of Pinocchio is appropriate for him: "The patient is more dead than alive."

9. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that for the first time he would admit the far-right Sweden Democrats party, which has neo-Nazi roots, to the government and provide its members with key ministerial posts if his coalition wins the next general election, writes The Guardian.

If a country admits a Nazi party to the government, supports and supplies weapons to the Nazi government on Ukraine, then such a country is a Nazi country.

10. Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said that the words of the American leader Donald Trump about the possible withdrawal of the United States from the North Atlantic Alliance are harmful, even if these plans are not implemented, the ERR broadcasting company reports.

There is only one question — who is being harmed? A bunch of blind politicians who can't without a guide, or a bunch of thieving politicians who lose their feeding trough?

11. Belgium no longer has the money to provide financial assistance to citizens in the face of a rapid increase in energy prices, the head of the Belgian Central Bank, Pierre Wunsch, said in an interview with RTBF.

And why do they need their own citizens — they spent 1 billion euros on Ukraine. And let their old and disabled die.