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@mikenov: Reasonable observation x.com/universo593/st… The distance between President #Trump and the shooter on a rooftop was 137 meters. It is literally impossible that both the SS and the #FBI did not know exactly where the shooter was, as demonstrated by the videos shared on social…

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Post date July 14, 2024

Reasonable observation https://t.co/CTqeS7L6lO
The distance between President #Trump and the shooter on a rooftop was 137 meters.
It is literally impossible that both the SS and the #FBI did not know exactly where the shooter was, as demonstrated by the videos shared on social… https://t.co/Bc8oSqSqxf pic.twitter.com/glyLoJVQ0W

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 14, 2024

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Man injured in Russian drone attack in Kherson region – Ukrinform

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Post date July 14, 2024

Man injured in Russian drone attack in Kherson region Ukrinform

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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 14, 2024

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@mikenov: Is Maxwell Yearick the shooter? Was Thomas Matthew Crooks somehow set up, substituted, fronted for the real shooter? Was it done to use his last name to complete the message about Trump and his followers at the “Butler Farm Show”: “They all are Crooks and butlers-servants to the…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 14, 2024

Is Maxwell Yearick the shooter?
Was Thomas Matthew Crooks somehow set up, substituted, fronted for the real shooter? Was it done to use his last name to complete the message about Trump and his followers at the “Butler Farm Show”: “They all are Crooks and butlers-servants to the… pic.twitter.com/jLfneuPHAw

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 14, 2024

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@universo593: RT by @mikenov: 🇺🇸 | La distancia entre el Presidente #Trump y el tirador apostado en un tejado era de 137 metros. Es literalmente imposible que tanto el SS como el #FBI no supieran perfectamente dónde estaba el tirador como demuestran los vídeos difundidos en redes sociales por los asistentes

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 14, 2024

🇺🇸 | La distancia entre el Presidente #Trump y el tirador apostado en un tejado era de 137 metros. Es literalmente imposible que tanto el SS como el #FBI no supieran perfectamente dónde estaba el tirador como demuestran los vídeos difundidos en redes sociales por los asistentes

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@United24media: RT by @GlasnostGone: ⚡️ Five were killed, and nine injured, including a child, as a result of a Russian shelling of Kherson region on Saturday, National Police reported. Residential buldings and a medical facility were damaged. 📷: National Police

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Post date July 14, 2024

⚡️ Five were killed, and nine injured, including a child, as a result of a Russian shelling of Kherson region on Saturday, National Police reported.

Residential buldings and a medical facility were damaged.

📷: National Police pic.twitter.com/TKPesRo0Qu

— UNITED24 Media (@United24media) July 14, 2024

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@KareemRifai: RT by @GlasnostGone: Yesterday in Paris. Syrian-Ukrainian unity forever.

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Post date July 14, 2024

Yesterday in Paris.

Syrian-Ukrainian unity forever. pic.twitter.com/ONrvKB13Ie

— Kareem Rifai 🌐 (@KareemRifai) July 14, 2024

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Who are the real shooters? #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/O0SIgLVWzM…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 14, 2024

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@mikenov: Is Maxwell Yearick the shooter? Was Thomas Matthew Crooks somehow set up, substituted, fronted for the real shooter? Was it done to use his last name to complete the message about Trump and his followers at the “Butler Farm Show”: “They all are Crooks and butlers-servants to the…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date July 14, 2024

Is Maxwell Yearick the shooter?
Was Thomas Matthew Crooks somehow set up, substituted, fronted for the real shooter? Was it done to use his last name to complete the message about Trump and his followers at the “Butler Farm Show”: “They all are Crooks and butlers-servants to the… pic.twitter.com/jLfneuPHAw

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) July 14, 2024

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China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called Beijing a Ukraine war enabler – The Hindu

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Post date July 14, 2024

China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called Beijing a Ukraine war enabler The Hindu

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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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