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Post date June 25, 2024

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov https://t.co/JrokDcwykI International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov
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Проклятие окраинности: как управлять многосоставным Дагестаном

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Post date June 25, 2024

Светская государственность надо реализовывать не в границах Садового кольца, а на территории всей России, заявил кавказовед Сергей Маркедонов, комментируя ситуацию с терактами в Дагестане.

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На купянском направлении ВСУ за сутки потеряли до 480 человек — группа «Запад»

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Post date June 25, 2024

Российские военные, ведущие боевые действия на купянском направлении, продолжают наносить удары по противнику и осуществляют успешную контрбатарейную борьбу.

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Минск обвинил Запад в нарушении договоренностей об оказании правовой помощи

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Post date June 25, 2024

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Недружественные Белоруссии страны не выполняют просьбы Минска о правовой помощи. Об этом сегодня, 25 июня, заявил заместитель Генпрокурора республики Алексей Стук.

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ICC issues arrest warrants for 2 senior Russian officials – DW (English)

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Post date June 25, 2024

ICC issues arrest warrants for 2 senior Russian officials DW (English)

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ICC issues arrest warrants for former Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of staff Valery Gerasimov – ABC News

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Post date June 25, 2024

ICC issues arrest warrants for former Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of staff Valery Gerasimov ABC News

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ICC issues arrest warrants for 2 senior Russian officials – DW (English)

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Post date June 25, 2024

ICC issues arrest warrants for 2 senior Russian officials DW (English)

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ICC issues arrest warrants for former Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of staff Valery Gerasimov – ABC News

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Post date June 25, 2024

ICC issues arrest warrants for former Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu and chief of staff Valery Gerasimov ABC News

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International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets – Jacksonville Journal-Courier

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Post date June 25, 2024

International court seeks arrest of Russian officials over attacks on Ukrainian civilian targets Jacksonville Journal-Courier

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ICC issues arrest warrant Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov – The Jerusalem Post

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Post date June 25, 2024

ICC issues arrest warrant Russia’s Shoigu and Gerasimov The Jerusalem Post

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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.
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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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