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Day: November 28, 2024

esetsonic: @MarcoLo61955229 @B_Bibibobibi @DevanaUkraine Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Ukraine didn’t wanted but they they succumbed to the pressure of international community exchange for international recognition, economy and political support, which was then fine for Russia.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Ukraine didn’t wanted but they they succumbed to the pressure of international community exchange for international recognition, economy and political support, which was then fine for Russia.

— Konrad (@esetsonic) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

esetsonic: @MarcoLo61955229 @B_Bibibobibi @DevanaUkraine Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Ukraine didn’t wanted but they they succumbed to the pressure of international community exchange for international recognition, economy and political support, which was then fine for Russia.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Ukraine didn’t wanted but they they succumbed to the pressure of international community exchange for international recognition, economy and political support, which was then fine for Russia.

— Konrad (@esetsonic) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

Wilkmaster: @DrJJanes @jamesnixey The war is over. Ukraine lost. Trump can influence the denouement in America’s favor by limiting access to destabilizing weapons and US taxpayers’ money (that will only be stolen if it’s given to Ukrainians). The latter being key. No more money for Zelensky.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

The war is over. Ukraine lost. Trump can influence the denouement in America’s favor by limiting access to destabilizing weapons and US taxpayers’ money (that will only be stolen if it’s given to Ukrainians). The latter being key. No more money for Zelensky.

— Ian Wilkie (@Wilkmaster) November 28, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Putin Trolled With Huge Ukraine Flag While Visiting Russia’s Neighbor – Newsweek

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Putin Trolled With Huge Ukraine Flag While Visiting Russia’s Neighbor Newsweek

Putin and Putinism

Putin Trolled With Huge Ukraine Flag While Visiting Russia’s Neighbor – Newsweek

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Putin Trolled With Huge Ukraine Flag While Visiting Russia’s Neighbor Newsweek

Putin and Putinism

Putin Trolled With Huge Ukraine Flag While Visiting Russia’s Neighbor – Newsweek

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Putin Trolled With Huge Ukraine Flag While Visiting Russia’s Neighbor Newsweek

Russia and Ukraine

IN PHOTOS | Aftermath of Russian missile strikes in Ukraine

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia carried out a “massive” attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure on Thursday, cutting power to at least a million people across the country, officials said.

Putin and Putinism

Tema 10. DESCOLONIZACIÓN Y TERCER MUNDO (1945-1991)

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Sin embargo, la dificultad de la tarea, y la presión británica y de la ONU hicieron que pronto se iniciaran en La Haya conversaciones para la paz. La independencia de Indonesia fue reconocida en 1949.

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: Respect. Car exiting the Russian embassy in Ottawa, Canada. #TankProtest for #Ukraine. 😀 https://t.co/wPMIqF8rGu

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Respect. Car exiting the Russian embassy in Ottawa, Canada. #TankProtest for #Ukraine. 😀 https://t.co/NjUUSJaWeF pic.twitter.com/wPMIqF8rGu

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@DefenceU: Today, the soldiers of @DI_Ukraine destroyed the russian Podlet-K1 radar complex in temporarily occupied Crimea. The estimated value of the destroyed complex is $5 million. Bravo, warriors! 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/7vf3tXq2L8

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Today, the soldiers of @DI_Ukraine destroyed the russian Podlet-K1 radar complex in temporarily occupied Crimea.

The estimated value of the destroyed complex is $5 million.
Bravo, warriors! 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/7vf3tXq2L8

— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) November 28, 2024

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Analyzing Ratcliffe’s 2026 Moscow Visit
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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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