The Russian World - russianworld.net - The News And Times

Day: November 24, 2024

@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Polish farmers lift blockade at Ukraine border. Polish farmers, who staged a protest in the village of Medyka and blocked the Sheghini border crossing with Ukraine, have suspended their blockade, Ukraine’s State Customs Service reported on Nov. 24. The decision followed a…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

⚡️Polish farmers lift blockade at Ukraine border.

Polish farmers, who staged a protest in the village of Medyka and blocked the Sheghini border crossing with Ukraine, have suspended their blockade, Ukraine’s State Customs Service reported on Nov. 24.

The decision followed a…

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) November 25, 2024

Trump and Russia

‘Very concerned’: Trump aims to bring Ukraine-Russia war to ‘responsible end’

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump is “very concerned” about the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to his national security adviser pick, Mike Waltz.Wa…

Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin launches hundreds of deadly glide bombs

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

Zelensky said Ukraine was not a ‘testing ground for weapons’ and called for improved air defence

Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war: Putin launches hundreds of deadly glide bombs

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

Zelensky said Ukraine was not a ‘testing ground for weapons’ and called for improved air defence

Russia and Ukraine

A Russian Drone Flew Unimpeded Over A Ukrainian Air Base, Leisurely Selecting A MiG-29 For A Ballistic Missile To Destroy

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

The raid on Aviatorskoe-Dnipro air base is eerily similar to a string of base attacks this summer.

Russia and Ukraine

@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

⚡️Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian…

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) November 25, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@KyivIndependent: ⚡️Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

⚡️Putin signs law prohibiting adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries that permit gender transition.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law banning the adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal, the Russian…

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) November 25, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Indian stock market: 8 key things that changed for market overnight- Gift Nifty, Russia-Ukraine war to Election Results

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

Indian stock market: Domestic benchmark indices are expected to open positively with GIFT Nifty up 433.3 points. Asian stocks rose amid positive US futures, and the dollar weakened as bond yields fell. The last session saw gains after weeks of decline, with Nifty 50 and Sensex gaining nearly 2%.

Putin and Putinism

The Homeboys Podcast – Apple Podcasts

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

The Homeboys is a Real Estate Investment Podcast giving over 40 years of investing experience to kickstart your financial freedom. Listen now!

Russia and Ukraine

Rogan Slammed for Spreading ‘Russian Propaganda’ on Podcast

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 24, 2024

The claim comes after the world’s most popular podcaster accused President Biden of leading the world into nuclear armageddon.

Mike Nova 2

Podcast by Mike Nova 2

Epstein files and Trump
https://gemini.google.com/share/520bda4c204b

As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025.

The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle.

The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025)
In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.”

The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations.

Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump
While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties:

Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI.

Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.”

Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided.

Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication.

Inner Circle & Wider Connections
The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known:

Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane.

Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him.

Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social.

Current Controversies
Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration.

“Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.