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Day: December 31, 2023

@mikenov: NYTimes is the subtle pro-Putin INFLUENCER! https://t.co/Shwg7EWAuu IS NYTIMES BOUGHT BY PUTIN? – GS https://t.co/tp4wJisz0j Where Was the Israeli Military When Hamas Attacked? https://t.co/7HmoOGIKdx This article points to NYT’s bias one more time: It blames the victim and… https://t.co/gVOcH8kgux

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

NYTimes is the subtle pro-Putin INFLUENCER!https://t.co/Shwg7EWAuu
IS NYTIMES BOUGHT BY PUTIN? – GS https://t.co/tp4wJisz0j
Where Was the Israeli Military When Hamas Attacked?https://t.co/7HmoOGIKdx
This article points to NYT’s bias one more time: It blames the victim and… pic.twitter.com/gVOcH8kgux

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 31, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: NYTimes is the subtle pro-Putin INFLUENCER! https://t.co/Shwg7EWAuu IS NYTIMES BOUGHT BY PUTIN? – GS https://t.co/tp4wJisz0j Where Was the Israeli Military When Hamas Attacked? https://t.co/7HmoOGIKdx This article points to NYT’s bias one more time: It blames the victim and… https://t.co/4S261uQXwb

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

NYTimes is the subtle pro-Putin INFLUENCER!https://t.co/Shwg7EWAuu
IS NYTIMES BOUGHT BY PUTIN? – GS https://t.co/tp4wJisz0j
Where Was the Israeli Military When Hamas Attacked?https://t.co/7HmoOGIKdx
This article points to NYT’s bias one more time: It blames the victim and… pic.twitter.com/4S261uQXwb

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 31, 2023

Russia and Ukraine

Our Best Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipes – Taste of Home

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

These stuffed chicken breast recipes will take a boring dinner to a whole new level. Try one (or all!) of these delicious dishes.

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Cartoon4sale: RT by @mikenov: Nicola Jennings on #Hamas #Netanyahu and #Putin – political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdovuE https://t.c…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

Nicola Jennings on #Hamas #Netanyahu and #Putin – political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdovuE pic.twitter.com/NaHddkz86z

— Political Cartoon (@Cartoon4sale) December 26, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@SteveWeatherill: RT by @mikenov: @BrigitaGrohman @navalny Time to change places. #Putin https://t.co/grG64P2tDi

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

Time to change places. #Putin pic.twitter.com/grG64P2tDi

— Steve Weatherill (@SteveWeatherill) December 31, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: https://t.co/Cvakv8E8IX #News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

https://t.co/Cvakv8E8IX #News #Times #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #Israel #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Mossad #Putin #Russia #GRU #Ukraine #SouthCaucasus #NewAbwehr

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 31, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: NYTimes is the subtle pro-Putin INFLUENCER! https://t.co/Shwg7EWAuu IS NYTIMES BOUGHT BY PUTIN? – GS https://t.co/tp4wJisz0j Where Was the Israeli Military When Hamas Attacked? https://t.co/7HmoOGIKdx This article points to NYT’s bias one more time: It blames the victim and… https://t.co/9yjYurTXbH

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

NYTimes is the subtle pro-Putin INFLUENCER!https://t.co/Shwg7EWAuu
IS NYTIMES BOUGHT BY PUTIN? – GS https://t.co/tp4wJisz0j
Where Was the Israeli Military When Hamas Attacked?https://t.co/7HmoOGIKdx
This article points to NYT’s bias one more time: It blames the victim and… pic.twitter.com/9yjYurTXbH

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 31, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@generalsvr_en: RT by @mikenov: #Patrushev’s Plans for 2024 Dear subscribers and guests of the channel! For the last two days, Nikolai #Patrushev, Secr…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

#Patrushev‘s Plans for 2024

Dear subscribers and guests of the channel! For the last two days, Nikolai #Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of #Russia, has been holding active consultations with his entourage. They are discussing the possibility of the government’s… pic.twitter.com/rKh8gO1U0T

— generalsvr_en (@generalsvr_en) December 31, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@anders_aslund: RT by @mikenov: Logically, it is incredible that Russia thinks it is entitled to bomb civilians, hospitals, residential houses, schools…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

Logically, it is incredible that Russia thinks it is entitled to bomb civilians, hospitals, residential houses, schools & infrastructure whenever & wherever it feels like but gets outraged if one single Russian is being killed in Russia. But such is Putin & the KGB. He must go!

— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) December 30, 2023

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Report exposes lapses in Israeli security during October 7 Hamas attack https://t.co/QQ7H6pUFHm via @prapti_upadhayy

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 31, 2023

Report exposes lapses in Israeli security during October 7 Hamas attack https://t.co/QQ7H6pUFHm
via @prapti_upadhayy

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 31, 2023

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Epstein files and Trump
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As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025.

The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025)
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.”

The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations.

Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump
While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties:

Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI.

Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.”

Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided.

Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication.

Inner Circle & Wider Connections
The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known:

Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane.

Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him.

Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social.

Current Controversies
Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration.

“Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.