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Day: October 15, 2024

@SecDef: RT by @mikenov: Under @POTUS’ leadership, the Department of Defense has taken extraordinary steps to redress the harms done by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and other policies on former Service members who are LGBTQ+. Read my full statement:

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

Under @POTUS‘ leadership, the Department of Defense has taken extraordinary steps to redress the harms done by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and other policies on former Service members who are LGBTQ+. Read my full statement: pic.twitter.com/3wbh8nI3pP

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 15, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@MoscowTimes: RT by @mikenov: #OpEd Kadyrov’s declaration of a “blood feud” marks the emergence of an ancient Chechen traditional justice on the national stage, writes Abubakar Yangulbaev. themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/15/kad…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

#OpEd Kadyrov’s declaration of a “blood feud” marks the emergence of an ancient Chechen traditional justice on the national stage, writes Abubakar Yangulbaev.https://t.co/E8UnPWFx0W

— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) October 15, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@MoscowTimes: #OpEd Kadyrov’s declaration of a “blood feud” marks the emergence of an ancient Chechen traditional justice on the national stage, writes Abubakar Yangulbaev. themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/15/kad…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

#OpEd Kadyrov’s declaration of a “blood feud” marks the emergence of an ancient Chechen traditional justice on the national stage, writes Abubakar Yangulbaev.https://t.co/E8UnPWFx0W

— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) October 15, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Китай договорился с Россией еще больше укреплять оборонные связи

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

Российский министр заявил, что Россия и Китай якобы одинаково смотрят на происходящее в мире и имеют одинаковое решение

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: tm crooks anti-Jewish views Trump shooter Thomas Crooks posted antisemitic content … jpost.com/diaspora/antis…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

tm crooks anti-Jewish views – Google Search https://t.co/cOv8wvHjQJ
Trump shooter Thomas Crooks posted antisemitic content …https://t.co/uEYQp6WZdO pic.twitter.com/KqHN5qHLJo

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) October 15, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Challenges replacing the zyxel vmg4381 in my Fioptics setup …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

Forum discussion: I have CB Fioptics 100 Mb service for about a year via one of the packages (ISP, Phone, TV). FTTH Calix ONT Zytel VMG4381 UniFi USG-Pro 4 (my primary router for my home system …

Russia and Ukraine

@mikenov: tm crooks anti-Jewish views – Trump shooter Thomas Crooks posted antisemitic content … jpost.com/diaspora/antis…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

tm crooks anti-Jewish views – Google Search https://t.co/cOv8wvHjQJ
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Trump shooter Thomas Crooks posted antisemitic content …https://t.co/uEYQp6WZdO pic.twitter.com/DfOD7SxZ7r

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) October 15, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: tm crooks anti-Jewish views – Trump shooter Thomas Crooks posted antisemitic content … jpost.com/diaspora/antis…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

tm crooks anti-Jewish views – Google Search https://t.co/cOv8wvHjQJ
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Trump shooter Thomas Crooks posted antisemitic content …https://t.co/uEYQp6WZdO pic.twitter.com/DfOD7SxZ7r

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) October 15, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@mikenov: Ryan Wesley Routh anti-Israel views Regarding Israel, on several occasions, Routh posted maps of Israel and questioned whether Jews actually lived there in ancient times and whether “it wasn’t all Palestine.”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh anti-Israel views – Search https://t.co/CcQ0JvtJwu https://t.co/UWxvFGctnm
Regarding Israel, on several occasions, Routh posted maps of Israel and questioned whether Jews actually lived there in ancient times and whether “it wasn’t all Palestine.”

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) October 15, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Ryan Wesley Routh anti-Israel views Regarding Israel, on several occasions, Routh posted maps of Israel and questioned whether Jews actually lived there in ancient times and whether “it wasn’t all Palestine.”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2024

Ryan Wesley Routh anti-Israel views – Search https://t.co/CcQ0JvtJwu https://t.co/UWxvFGctnm
Regarding Israel, on several occasions, Routh posted maps of Israel and questioned whether Jews actually lived there in ancient times and whether “it wasn’t all Palestine.”

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) October 15, 2024

Conversations with the Gemini

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Analyzing Ratcliffe’s 2026 Moscow Visit
https://share.gemini.google/BvWdGWSGW3QA
Created with 3.1 Pro August 30, 2026 at 05:04 PM
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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