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Putin and Putinism

Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin bombs Kharkiv supermarket as UN ‘very concerned’ by North Korean troops – The Independent

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin bombs Kharkiv supermarket as UN ‘very concerned’ by North Korean troops The Independent

Russia and Ukraine

DEI hires pushed onto the FBI are putting the country’s safety at…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

An alarming deterioration in recruitment standards for the FBI has been exposed in a report delivered to the House Judiciary Committee by an alliance of retired and active-duty agents and analysts.

Russia and Ukraine

DEI hires pushed onto the FBI are putting the country’s safety at risk for the sake of being ‘woke’

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

An alarming deterioration in recruitment standards for the FBI has been exposed in a report delivered to the House Judiciary Committee by an alliance of retired and active-duty agents and analysts.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements pushed by FBI Director Chris Wray have degraded r

Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia – The Guardian

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia The Guardian
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies to act before North Korean troops reach the front The Associated Press
How North Korea’s Elite Soldiers Could Change Ukraine War Newsweek

Russia and Ukraine

Pro-E.U. candidate wins Moldova runoff despite fears of Russian interference

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

Maia Sandu led with 55.41 percent against Alexandr Stoianoglo, a former prosecutor general backed by the pro-Russian Party of Socialists.

Putin and Putinism

Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin bombs Kharkiv supermarket as UN ‘very concerned’ by North Korean troops – The Independent

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

Ukraine-Russia latest: Putin bombs Kharkiv supermarket as UN ‘very concerned’ by North Korean troops The Independent

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: Good to see the media no longer mincing its words about Putin’s Russia. Putin and his puppets stole the Georgian election https://t.co/QUclRnRuFG #Georgia pic.twitter.com/IJGcipHsnr

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

Good to see the media no longer mincing its words about Putin’s Russia.

Putin and his puppets stole the Georgian election https://t.co/QUclRnRuFG #Georgia pic.twitter.com/IJGcipHsnr

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) November 4, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@ZelenskyyUa: RT by @GlasnostGone: I spoke with the President of Moldova @sandumaiamd and congratulated her on winning the presidential election. On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I expressed our solidarity with the European choice of the Moldovan people. We reaffirmed our commitment to work together on our… pic.twitter.com/fxKwY7toKW

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

I spoke with the President of Moldova @sandumaiamd and congratulated her on winning the presidential election.

On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I expressed our solidarity with the European choice of the Moldovan people.

We reaffirmed our commitment to work together on our… pic.twitter.com/fxKwY7toKW

— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) November 4, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@visegrad24: The Israeli Army keeps blowing up Hezbollah terror tunnels and positions in villages near the border with Israel. They should have never attacked Israel on October 8th. https://t.co/ZTBoLNZI5f

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

The Israeli Army keeps blowing up Hezbollah terror tunnels and positions in villages near the border with Israel.

They should have never attacked Israel on October 8th. pic.twitter.com/ZTBoLNZI5f

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) November 4, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Germany’s FM in Kyiv as Ukraine Awaits U.S. Election

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 4, 2024

Annalena Baerbock vowed that Berlin’s backing would remain steadfast. Germany is Ukraine’s second biggest arms supplier.

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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.
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?