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@FT: RT by @mikenov: Just in: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants on war crimes charges against Russian security council secretary Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov, the top commander of Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine on.ft.com/3KZkTs7

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

Just in: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants on war crimes charges against Russian security council secretary Sergei Shoigu and Valery Gerasimov, the top commander of Russia’s invasion force in Ukraine https://t.co/hMJNcmcnNh pic.twitter.com/r1SbSawqMD

— Financial Times (@FT) June 25, 2024

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Russia’s Vengeful Threat: Putin Warns U.S. After Ukraine’s Provocative Missile Attack on Crimea – Leader Publications

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

Russia’s Vengeful Threat: Putin Warns U.S. After Ukraine’s Provocative Missile Attack on Crimea Leader Publications

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US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges – DW (English)

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges DW (English)

Russia - Ukraine war

Russia’s Vengeful Threat: Putin Warns U.S. After Ukraine’s Provocative Missile Attack on Crimea – Leader Publications

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

Russia’s Vengeful Threat: Putin Warns U.S. After Ukraine’s Provocative Missile Attack on Crimea Leader Publications

Russia - Ukraine war

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges – DW (English)

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

US journalist Evan Gershkovich faces Russian spy charges DW (English)

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Россия заблокировала доступ к восьми десяткам западных СМИ

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

Россия ограничила на своей территории вещание 81 европейского СМИ в ответ на аналогичные меры в отношении российских медиа в ЕС, заявили в российском МИДе.

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ЦБР: Дальнейший рост инфляционных ожиданий может создать проинфляционные риски

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

МОСКВА, 25 июн (Рейтер) – Инфляционные ожидания
населения и бизнеса в РФ выросли в июне и их дальнейший рост
может создать проинфляционные риски, предупредил в обзоре ЦБР.

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Норвегия создаст запас зерна на случай войны

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

Норвежское правительство во вторник подписало соглашение о начале накопления зерна на фоне войны в Украине, последствий пандемии COVID-19 и климатического кризиса, пишет Associated Press.

Russia - Ukraine war

Russian invasion has forced 6.5 million Ukrainians to flee country, UN says – RFI English

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

Russian invasion has forced 6.5 million Ukrainians to flee country, UN says RFI English

Russia - Ukraine war

U.S. expected to announce $150M aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday – AP – Ukrinform

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date June 25, 2024

U.S. expected to announce $150M aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday – AP Ukrinform

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Analyzing Ratcliffe’s 2026 Moscow Visit
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Published August 30, 2026 at 05:05 PM
Opinions on John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow – 2026

CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced, eight-hour visit to Moscow in late August 2026 has generated significant debate among intelligence analysts and the media. Because the CIA and the White House have kept the official details classified, international observers and major news outlets have formed several competing theories about the primary purpose of the trip.
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A key detail driving these assessments is the conspicuous nature of the visit: rather than flying on a discreet business jet, Ratcliffe arrived at Vnukovo airport on a massive U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster with its transponder broadcasting its flight path. Analysts view this lack of subtlety as a deliberate message.
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Here is a breakdown of the prevailing theories and opinions regarding the visit:

1. Deterring an Attack on NATO
According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, Politico, and CBS News, a primary driver of the trip was to warn the Kremlin against launching escalatory attacks on NATO members, particularly the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania).
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The Context: Western intelligence agencies have reportedly grown concerned that Vladimir Putin, facing a stalemate in Ukraine and severe economic strain, might attempt a small land incursion or launch cyberattacks across Eastern Europe to test the alliance’s resolve.
CBC

The Opinion: Many security analysts view the trip as a necessary “riot act” reading. By sending the CIA Director, the U.S. intended to clearly communicate that hybrid warfare or direct provocations in Europe would cross a red line.
CBC

2. Countering Perceptions of U.S. Weakness (The Iran Factor)
The Washington Post reported that the visit was deeply tied to the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran.

The Context: Recent classified intelligence suggests the Kremlin believes the U.S. is heavily depleted by its six-month war with Tehran, suffering from munitions shortfalls and diminished troop readiness.
The Guardian

The Opinion: Sources told the Post that Ratcliffe’s mission was to explicitly counter the narrative that the U.S. is “exhausted and unable to intervene”. He reportedly warned Russian officials not to exploit this perceived weakness and pushed Moscow to reduce its military and economic support for Tehran.
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3. Delivering a Reality Check on Ukraine
The New York Times focused on Ratcliffe’s specific meetings with Russian intelligence officials, notably FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov.
Meduza

The Context: U.S. intelligence has long suspected that Putin is insulated from the reality of Russia’s heavy casualties—estimated at 1.4 million—and the actual battlefield dynamics in Ukraine.
CBC
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