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Putin and Putinism

Kremlin confirms Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin at peak of pandemic – POLITICO Europe

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Kremlin confirms Trump secretly sent Covid tests to Putin at peak of pandemic POLITICO Europe

Russia and Ukraine

Белоусов вручил медали «Золотая Звезда» Героя России отличившимся на СВО военным

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Глава Министерства обороны РФ Андрей Белоусов наградил военнослужащих, проявивших исключительное мужество и героизм в ходе спецоперации на Украине, медалями «Золотая Звезда».

Russia and Ukraine

@visegrad24: The terrorist who stabbed 6 Israelis in Hadera in northern Israel today has been named as 36-year-old Ahmed Jabarin. He is an Israeli citizen and resident of Umm al-Fahm. 2 people were critically wounded in the attack.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

The terrorist who stabbed 6 Israelis in Hadera in northern Israel today has been named as 36-year-old Ahmed Jabarin.

He is an Israeli citizen and resident of Umm al-Fahm.

2 people were critically wounded in the attack. pic.twitter.com/35GUrnU0b1

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) October 9, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

US Marine sentenced to 14 years in Russia for serving in Ukraine

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Trevor Reed, freed by Moscow in a 2022 prisoner swap, found guilty in absentia of serving as a mercenary

Russia and Ukraine

@yasminalombaert: RT by @GlasnostGone: Ursula von der Leyen slammed Viktor Orbán after he spoke to the European Parliament for cozying up to putin, allowing foreign interference by Russia and China. “Prime Minister, “I heard your words over the weekend. You said that Hungary is ‘protecting its borders’, and that…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Ursula von der Leyen slammed Viktor Orbán after he spoke to the European Parliament for cozying up to putin, allowing foreign interference by Russia and China.

“Prime Minister,

“I heard your words over the weekend. You said that Hungary is ‘protecting its borders’, and that… pic.twitter.com/0uCOhqT5s4

— Yasmina (@yasminalombaert) October 9, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Fierce battles ongoing in Ukraine’s Toretsk as Russians advance on city’s Tsentralna Street

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

The Russians continue to advance in the urban area of Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast, on Tsentralna (Central) Street, where intense battles are taking place.

Putin and Putinism

Kremlin claims Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin – NBC News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Kremlin claims Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin NBC News

Putin and Putinism

Kremlin claims Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin – NBC News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Kremlin claims Trump sent Covid test machines to Putin NBC News

Putin and Putinism

Kremlin reportedly confirms Trump sent Putin Covid test machines, denies Putin phone calls since he left office – NBC News

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

Kremlin reportedly confirms Trump sent Putin Covid test machines, denies Putin phone calls since he left office NBC News

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: “You’re Europe’s most corrupt politician.” If you watch one thing today, make it the video below. because it’ll make your day. Russia’s corrupt poodle Orban, hears some very uncomfortable truths in the European Parliament.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 9, 2024

“You’re Europe’s most corrupt politician.” If you watch one thing today, make it the video below. because it’ll make your day. Russia’s corrupt poodle Orban, hears some very uncomfortable truths in the European Parliament. https://t.co/a6sWkgLP1H

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) October 9, 2024

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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Published August 29, 2026 at 07:24 AM
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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.
YouTube
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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

Want me to break down the strategic implications of the CIA’s trip to Moscow?

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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?