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@mikenov: The Rare Old Mountain Dew (Irish Rovers) youtu.be/oadxvVGYdQE?si… via @YouTube – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rare_… – The FBI and other Security agencies should investigate this matter further and they should pay attention to the clues described in my tweets. – Please note, that in the YT…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

The Rare Old Mountain Dew (Irish Rovers) https://t.co/iITZYFnDcm via @YouTube
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The FBI and other Security agencies should investigate this matter further and they should pay attention to the clues described in my tweets.
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Please note, that in the YT… pic.twitter.com/Maztvii4KB

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 7, 2024

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@mikenov: The Rare Old Mountain Dew (Irish Rovers) youtu.be/oadxvVGYdQE?si… via @YouTube – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rare_… Please note, that in the YT quoted rendition, it sounds like the “Mountain JEW”, which conveys the additional meaning and the frame of reference, for those in the know. Nice…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

The Rare Old Mountain Dew (Irish Rovers) https://t.co/iITZYFnDcm via @YouTube
– https://t.co/Y0OZ94X1xR
Please note, that in the YT quoted rendition, it sounds like the “Mountain JEW”, which conveys the additional meaning and the frame of reference, for those in the know. Nice… pic.twitter.com/GE5eTGUZoN

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 7, 2024

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Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

https://t.co/7X0bZ1K2kz
Sing, sing, sing! Rare Auld Mountain Dew. #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия #SouthCaucasus #Bloggers… https://t.co/0ft5WAebDL pic.twitter.com/WrXTWONikb

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 7, 2024

Russia - Ukraine war

@mikenov: The Rare Old Mountain Dew (Irish Rovers) youtu.be/oadxvVGYdQE?si… via @YouTube – en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rare_… – The FBI and other Security agencies should investigate this matter further and they should pay attention to the clues described in my tweets. – Please note, that in the YT…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

The Rare Old Mountain Dew (Irish Rovers) https://t.co/iITZYFnDcm via @YouTube
– https://t.co/Y0OZ94X1xR
–
The FBI and other Security agencies should investigate this matter further and they should pay attention to the clues described in my tweets.
–
Please note, that in the YT… pic.twitter.com/Maztvii4KB

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 7, 2024

Russia News

Лавров о выборах президента США: Печальное зрелище

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

Предвыборная кампания в США — это печальное зрелище. Такое мнение выразил глава МИД РФ Сергей Лавров в интервью для программы «Москва. Кремль. Путин».

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Лавров: выборы во Франции не сильно напоминают демократию

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

Если бы результаты первого тура были положены в формирование французского парламента, то страну ждали бы серьезные перемены, убежден министр.

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@mikenov: x.com/mikenov/status… Sing, sing, sing! Rare Auld Mountain Dew. #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия #SouthCaucasus #Bloggers…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

https://t.co/7X0bZ1K2kz
Sing, sing, sing! Rare Auld Mountain Dew. #NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times #World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI #Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu #Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT #Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россия #SouthCaucasus #Bloggers… https://t.co/0ft5WAebDL pic.twitter.com/WrXTWONikb

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 7, 2024

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A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on – ABC News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on ABC News
Video Shows Fire Engulf Russian Refinery as Air Defenses Questioned Newsweek
Russian drone attack on Ukraine hits energy facility in Sumy region Voice of America – VOA News

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A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on – WPLG Local 10

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

A Ukrainian drone triggers warehouse explosions in Russia as a war of attrition grinds on WPLG Local 10

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GOP Congressman Calls For Treating Gaza ‘Like Nagasaki And Hiroshima’ – Yahoo Singapore News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 7, 2024

GOP Congressman Calls For Treating Gaza ‘Like Nagasaki And Hiroshima’ Yahoo Singapore News

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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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