Lavrov: US, Russia on ‘brink of direct military conflict’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned in an interview published Friday in a Turkey daily, just days ahead of a US presidential election.

"Under the current president (Joe Biden), who has taken the downward spiral of Russophobia in the US to its logical conclusion, our countries are on the brink of direct military conflict," he told the Hurriyet daily, without elaborating.

Asked about next week's US election pitting former Republican president Donald Trump against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, Lavrov said the outcome would make little difference to Russia.

"We have no preference. When the Trump administration was in power, it adopted the highest number of anti-Russian sanctions compared to its predecessors," he said.

"No matter who wins the elections, we don't think the United States’ anti-Russian bent can change."

https://www.barrons.com/news/us-moscow-on-brink-of-direct-conflict-lavrov-warns-89037617

Losing followers and friends, but still fighting: The influencers standing strong for Israel

Coming from fashion, TV and music, they’ve spent the past year using their influence to support Israel; despite losing followers, partnerships and facing threats, these international influencers stay steadfast in their advocacy

Since October 7, Israel has faced an intense public diplomacy challenge on social media, where Israeli influencers, including Noa Tishby, Ella Kinan, Yoseph Haddad and Ashley Waxman Bakshi, have become leading voices defending Israel’s narrative across platforms.==

Joining them are international celebrities—some non-Jewish—who have shared pro-Israel messages with far-reaching impact, despite risking losing followers and even receiving threats. Australian actor Nathaniel Buzolic, for instance, arrived in Israel amid the war and has since been a steadfast supporter.

How do they reach such broad audiences? A Pew Research study indicates that around 49% of U.S. adults get news from social media. Influencers once focused on light-hearted content, from fashion to TikTok challenges, have now become vital news sources, delivering pro-Israel and Zionist messages to audiences who might not otherwise encounter them.

In fact, a recent survey among young Americans showed a 15% increase in support for Israel after exposure to pro-Israel influencer content. These unconventional "ambassadors" are driving awareness and advocacy on a global scale.

https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/r1snp00gbjl

Not the truth but the narrative!!!!