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@visegrad24: After starting their ground operation in Lebanon, the Israeli Army is finding more and more secret tunnels near the border and underground weapons depots. The weapons depot uncovered by Israeli paratroopers was found 7 meters underground. 🇮🇱🇱🇧

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Post date October 9, 2024

After starting their ground operation in Lebanon, the Israeli Army is finding more and more secret tunnels near the border and underground weapons depots.

The weapons depot uncovered by Israeli paratroopers was found 7 meters underground.

🇮🇱🇱🇧 pic.twitter.com/ifyRnndiKo

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 9, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@KyivIndependent: A Korean-style armistice could provide Ukraine with a path to long-term security and sovereignty without conceding defeat to Russia, writes Joseph S. Nye, Jr., a former U.S. assistant defense secretary, in their recent op-ed. kyivindependent.com/opinion-ukrain…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

A Korean-style armistice could provide Ukraine with a path to long-term security and sovereignty without conceding defeat to Russia, writes Joseph S. Nye, Jr., a former U.S. assistant defense secretary, in their recent op-ed. https://t.co/D1WlhKVg8Q

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 9, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Russia bans Discord chat program, to the chagrin of its military users

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

The ban has also renewed a wider debate about how Russia’s bureaucratic machine keeps frustrating the military effort.

Russia and Ukraine

@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Ukraine sold state-owned UMCC-Titanium for Hr 3.94 billion hryvnia ($96 million) to Cemin Ukraine, the country’s State Property Fund said on Oct. 9 in a statement. kyivindependent.com/ukraine-sells-…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

⚡️Ukraine sold state-owned UMCC-Titanium for Hr 3.94 billion hryvnia ($96 million) to Cemin Ukraine, the country’s State Property Fund said on Oct. 9 in a statement.https://t.co/sJULg5SI7U

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 9, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Russia accuses Ukraine of preparing NATO-backed “chemical” attack

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

“The American administration should critically consider what is happening and the possible risks,” the Russian Embassy told Newsweek.

Russia and Ukraine

@MoscowTimes: The U.S. should “redirect” its efforts toward investigating the criminal sex ring allegations against rapper Diddy instead of seeking to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said. https://t.co/2RV8IyNBdF

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

The U.S. should “redirect” its efforts toward investigating the criminal sex ring allegations against rapper Diddy instead of seeking to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said. https://t.co/2RV8IyNBdF

— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) October 9, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Kremlin confirms Trump sent COVID tests to Putin during pandemic

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

The Kremlin confirmed that former President Trump while in office sent Russian President Vladimir Putin COVID-19 testing devices during the height of the pandemic, as was reported in a new book by …

Russia and Ukraine

Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week – Al Jazeera English

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week Al Jazeera English

Russia and Ukraine

Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week – Al Jazeera English

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Russian troops grind towards Pokrovsk, take second Ukrainian town in a week Al Jazeera English

Putin and Putinism

Kremlin confirms Trump sent COVID-19 tests to Putin during pandemic – The Hill

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Post date October 9, 2024

Kremlin confirms Trump sent COVID-19 tests to Putin during pandemic The Hill

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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Here is your morning news briefing for Saturday, August 29, 2026, focusing on the latest developments in global security, international relations, and world events:

Global Security & Intelligence
CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow to explicitly request that Russia refrain from sharing intelligence with Iran. The visit also occurred amid heightened discussions and concerns regarding potential Russian military posture toward NATO territory.
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US-Iran War Strains Navy Budget: Six months into the conflict (dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”), the US Navy is facing a severe financial crisis. Internal Pentagon documents reveal the military has been forced to transfer funds from payroll and day-to-day operations to cover the costs of depleted munitions and ongoing combat operations, prompting warnings of critical shortfalls.
AP News

“Operation Economic Outcast”: The US Treasury announced an unprecedented campaign threatening severe sanctions against any country maintaining economic ties with Iran. However, analysts note the strategy faces a major hurdle in China—Iran’s largest trading partner and oil buyer—particularly as the White House prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.
The Guardian
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Deadly Strike in Kyiv: A Russian attack on a warehouse outside Ukraine’s capital has killed at least 27 people. President Zelenskyy stated that the initial strike was followed by a massive secondary detonation, triggering major explosions and fires.
Al Jazeera

Geopolitics & Economics
US-Venezuela Oil Deal: President Trump announced what he described as the “biggest oil deal in world history,” claiming the agreement gives the US direct majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves.
Al Jazeera

New US-Canada Trade War: The Trump administration announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel, citing unfair trade practices. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against the “unjustified” tariffs “dollar for dollar”.
The Guardian
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Other Notable Global News
Catastrophic Flooding in Asia: The death toll from severe floods along the Nepal-China border has surpassed 600. Rescue operations have resumed, though experts warn of ongoing dangers from newly formed glacial lakes.
Al Jazeera

Iceland Weighs EU Membership: Rattled by the US administration’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, Iceland is heading to the polls for a knife-edge referendum on whether to restart membership talks with the European Union.
Al Jazeera

Ecuadorian Ex-President Sentenced: Former President Lenin Moreno, 73, was sentenced to five years in prison in a bribery case and permanently barred from holding public office.
Al Jazeera

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What are the strategic implications of the CIA Director’s trip to Moscow, and how might intelligence sharing between Russia and Iran alter the current conflict?