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In this YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, including recent prisoner exchanges, the use of drones by both sides, and ongoing attacks from the enemy. The speaker expresses gratitude for donations from viewers that have enabled the acquisition of combat drones for Ukrainian forces, and reports on ongoing attacks from the enemy across various regions in Ukraine. Prisoner exchanges are ongoing, with 207 Ukrainian soldiers returned home, but the return of reportedly missing prisoners is yet to be confirmed. The enemy is expanding their artillery fire and has targeted more than 100 populated areas, but the operational situation remains stable. Ukrainian forces have managed to repel enemy advances despite immense pressure and have recorded significant losses for the Russian forces. Germany and Kuwait have recently provided military aid packages to Ukraine, and NATO military drills are continuing as Sweden's participation as a full-fledged member is being considered. The Russian economy is considering shifting to barter trade due to a lack of tangible currency for international transactions, and the speaker reflects on the significance of this economic move. The speaker also takes time to answer questions from viewers, including one about Russia's anti-ballistic missile defense and an alleged incident of a Russian drone being shot down by a Ukrainian drone.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker, who is from Ukraine, begins with positive news about a prisoner exchange between Ukrainian and Russian forces on January 31, 2023. A total of 207 Ukrainian soldiers, including from the territorial defense, National Guard, State Border Service, and the National Police, were returned home. Some of them had been injured or developed serious illnesses while in Russian custody. The speaker notes that the negotiations for prisoner exchanges are ongoing and that Russian conditions for keeping prisoners alive and relatively safe are far more humane and safe for the Ukrainian prisoners compared to their treatment in Russia. However, Russia has yet to provide evidence that 65 reportedly missing Ukrainian prisoners were indeed on the Il-76 plane as claimed. Despite this, the speaker expresses gratitude to the special services involved in the exchange and looks forward to continuous efforts to bring more Ukrainian prisoners back home. The video also mentions ongoing efforts to collect and manufacture combat drones to support Ukrainian forces.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the ongoing use of drones by Ukrainian forces, funded by donations from viewers, to counteract enemy attacks. The speaker expresses gratitude for these donations and highlights the acquisition of 20 drones due to this support. The enemy, they note, is constantly on edge, uneasy about when and where these drones might strike. The video then reports on several incidents of enemy drone and missile attacks across various regions in Ukraine, including from occupied territories. Despite these attacks, Ukrainian forces were able to defend against them. Over the past few days, there were 88 military engagements reported along the front lines, with the enemy launching 99 aerial attacks and 129 rocket barrages. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining resources to continue these defensive efforts.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the recent terrorist attacks resulting in civilian casualties and damaged residential areas, schools, and infrastructure in Cherniygivska, Sumska, Harkivska, Luhanska, Donets'ka, Zaporizka, and Mykolayivska regions. The enemy has targeted more than 100 populated areas, and they are expanding their artillery fire. The Russian army is present near the Ukrainian border, and significant military activity is on the northern, eastern, and southern fronts. Despite these attacks, the operational situation remains stable and under control. The borders are fortified, and the enemy is trying to infiltrate Ukrainian territory while also attempting to expand their safe zone. The speaker emphasizes the importance of countering the enemy's artillery and repelling their attacks with available firepower. The focus is on maintaining the defensive line while preventing enemy advances and securing the borders.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. rf переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the ongoing military conflict and the strategic points of contention in Eastern Ukraine. The main objective of Russian forces remains the seizure of Ukrainian territory, specifically in the areas around Svatova and Kremna. The battle for control of high ground continues, with the Russian enemy attempting and failing to displace Ukrainian forces. The focus of the enemy's efforts is on the eastern part of the Avdeevka platzdram, where 37 attacks have taken place over the past few days, primarily around Avdeevka itself. Despite immense pressure, Ukrainian forces have managed to repel enemy advances and maintain control, with successful deployment of tanks and artillery. The Mariinka direction remains another point of contention, but Russian forces have met with minimal success, incurring significant losses while continually making attempts to advance.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the recent military activity on various fronts in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. On the Marianisky and Shakhterskoye fronts, Russian forces have made minimal progress over the last few weeks, and have been limited to positional battles, exchanges of artillery fire, and sporadic attempts to dislodge Ukrainian forces. The front line in these areas has not changed significantly. However, on the Herson and Odesa fronts, the situation is different. Ukraine's forces have been defending against multiple shursums (attempts to invade) from the Russian occupying forces, who have almost tripled their attack attempts in the last few days. Despite these efforts, none of the shursums have resulted in gains for the Russian forces. The defending forces continue to hold positions and build up their combat potential. Additionally, there are reports that Ukrainian forces are conducting clearance operations in the villages of Krynki and Rabotino on the Herson front. Meanwhile, in the occupied territories, such as the Zaporizhzhia region, there is a growing humanitarian crisis due to the large number of injured Russian military personnel seeking medical attention. Russian authorities have responded by restricting access to social media and other online platforms for medical staff to prevent the spread of sensitive information. The Ukrainian resistance is reportedly thriving in these areas.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. rf переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the military situation on the Ukrainian frontline. The enemy has set up makeshift hospitals in schools and administrative buildings due to a severe shortage of medical resources for their forces. Over the past few days, Ukrainian forces have carried out numerous attacks against the enemy's personnel and military equipment, resulting in significant losses for the opposing side, including over a thousand soldiers and numerous tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, multiple rocket launchers, and drones. Ukrainian forces have also achieved several world records, such as the longest march on enemy territory by the intelligence agency and the elimination of three strategic bombers. Furthermore, the Ukrainian snipers have broken a world record by killing an enemy soldier at a distance of 3,800 meters. The Ukrainian military has also successfully destroyed an advanced radar detection system and sunk a modern Russian cruiser using a Neptune missile.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," Ukrainian air forces reportedly destroyed a Russian warship that was about to be launched, using missiles such as Shórms or S-21s. This marked a new record for Ukraine, as they also used cruise missiles to destroy a Russian submarine for the first time in history. Additionally, Ukraine's military used a surface-to-air missile system, the PTRK Javelin, to shoot down a Russian military helicopter, the Ka-52. General Budanov, in an interview, confirmed that Russia's army would likely continue to attack Ukrainian positions until the presidential elections, despite suffering significant losses and being unable to make major gains. The general added that despite their losses, Russia would most likely keep pushing in the coming months, but Ukraine would soon have the opportunity to retaliate. Meanwhile, the United States’ deputy secretary of state, Victoria Nuland, arrived in Ukraine on an official visit, joining inspectors to discuss the usage of American aid provided to Kyiv.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. rf переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses military aid packages being provided to Ukraine by Germany and Kuwait. Germany's latest military aid package reportedly includes 24 armored personnel carriers, four all-terrain vehicles, 1040 artillery shells of 155mm caliber, three mine clearing tanks, one maritime mining system, four border control vehicles, 450 kilometers of anti-skid chains, and six multirole helicopters with spares, as well as 16 mine clearers for military equipment. Additionally, Kuwait is set to deliver 100 T-84 AV (licensed Soviet T-72 variant) tanks through Croatia for repairs and eventual deployment to Ukraine. The speaker also mentions ongoing NATO military drills and recent tensions between Hungary and Sweden, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attempting to pressure Sweden in an attempt to secure aid for Ukraine, but ultimately failing.

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In this section of the video, the speaker discusses the increasing military activity of Russia and the stability of NATO's defense. Sweden's participation in NATO exercises as a full-fledged member is being considered, with Sweden already participating in these military drills. Around 80 naval vessels, 1,100 battlefield vehicles, and 1,330 tanks will be involved in the training, which will continue non-stop until June. The main focus of these exercises is to counter Russia's aggression. The Netherlands have announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine, with €127 million allocated for artillery ammunition purchases, artillery equipment acquisition through the Ukraine International Fund, and improvements to Ukraine's cybersecurity defenses. The Ukrainian military is expected to receive US-manufactured guided multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) rounds with a range of up to 150 km and high precision, making them effective against Russian forces. The US companies Boeing and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to develop a new reactive bomb or missile for the Ukrainian air force, featuring a marching engine and wings. This new weapon is expected to arrive on the battlefield as early as this week.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses the development of a new high-precision weapon by the United States military, which can cover 150 km with significant damage to enemy logistics. If provided in sufficient quantities, it could disrupt the supply lines of Russian forces across occupied territories, including Crimea and parts of Ukraine. In other news, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been stripped of her medals and the financial rewards she received at the 2022 Winter Olympics due to a doping scandal. The Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne ruled that Valieva, who competed as a neutral athlete under the Olympic flag, was disqualified for four years. The Athletes' Commission uncovered evidence of her doping use, tarnishing Russia's reputation in the Olympics and drawing attention to the importance of upholding the Olympic Charter. Unfortunately, this disqualification means that Valieva will no longer be allowed to compete.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. rf переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses several news items. One interesting update is that the head of the Uraltransmash artillery factory in Russia was visited by the military due to production delays for advanced self-propelled artillery systems. Another issue is a significant internet outage in Russia, caused by an expansion intended to authenticate website legitimacy, which went wrong and prevented sites from opening across Russia and Europe. In addition, the Ministry of Economic Development of the RF Federation aims to shift external trade to barter deals due to a lack of tangible currency for international transactions. The government is preparing businesses for this shift, with a step-by-step guide to conducting international barter deals, as Russia had relied on barter during the time of hyperinflation. The speaker reflects on the significance of this economic move and encourages viewers to stay tuned for further coverage.

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In this section of the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker addresses questions from viewers, with the first question being about Russia's anti-ballistic missile defense. The speaker debunks the myth that Russia has little to no anti-ballistic missile coverage, explaining that they inherited the S-300 system from the Soviet Union and have since developed several modifications. He also notes that countries like China and India possess these systems, with varying degrees of success. The speaker then discusses a recent incident in St. Petersburg where a Russian drone was allegedly shot down by a Ukrainian drone, but contradictory reports surfaced about which missile defense system was used, leading to skepticism regarding the claim that the S-400 system was involved in the interception.

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In the YouTube video titled "31.01 Рост боевой активности врага и стабильность нашей обороны. рф переходит на бартерную торговлю," the speaker discusses various military and geopolitical issues, including Russia's anti-missile defense systems, the differences between ballistic and cruise missiles, the transfer of firing data to Ukraine, the potential consequences of a nuclear conflict, and Russia's new psychological weapon. The speaker also mentions Russia's financial difficulties and military losses, corruption, and neighboring countries potentially seizing Ukrainian territory. The speaker expresses gratitude to the audience for their support and discusses the importance of soldiers on the front lines and heavy transportation services. They also call for support and donations for a volunteer fund to purchase drone components for Ukrainian brigades. The speaker critiques Russia's belief in the need for nuclear weapons and its breach of international norms, while expressing support for ending the war.