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Day: November 28, 2024

Abuxy02: @BRICSinfo It is a known fact that Russia is a super power just like the US or any other, and therefore it’s weapons are not meant for any of its neighbours including the Ukraine.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

It is a known fact that Russia is a super power just like the US or any other, and therefore it’s weapons are not meant for any of its neighbours including the Ukraine.

— Abuxy (@Abuxy02) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Abuxy02: @BRICSinfo It is a known fact that Russia is a super power just like the US or any other, and therefore it’s weapons are not meant for any of its neighbours including the Ukraine.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

It is a known fact that Russia is a super power just like the US or any other, and therefore it’s weapons are not meant for any of its neighbours including the Ukraine.

— Abuxy (@Abuxy02) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

2_vatalive: ⚡️South Korea refused to sell weapons to Ukraine. Minister Umerov’s trip was not successful. It is important to understand that Ukraine wanted to buy weapons, not get them for free. But we still got a refusal. https://t.co/IsKHEJgslp

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

⚡️South Korea refused to sell weapons to Ukraine. Minister Umerov’s trip was not successful.

It is important to understand that Ukraine wanted to buy weapons, not get them for free. But we still got a refusal. pic.twitter.com/IsKHEJgslp

— StrategicNew_UA (@2_vatalive) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

2_vatalive: ⚡️South Korea refused to sell weapons to Ukraine. Minister Umerov’s trip was not successful. It is important to understand that Ukraine wanted to buy weapons, not get them for free. But we still got a refusal. https://t.co/IsKHEJgslp

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

⚡️South Korea refused to sell weapons to Ukraine. Minister Umerov’s trip was not successful.

It is important to understand that Ukraine wanted to buy weapons, not get them for free. But we still got a refusal. pic.twitter.com/IsKHEJgslp

— StrategicNew_UA (@2_vatalive) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

alxtwits: @nexta_tv #Kazakhstan won’t tear it’s ties with Russia. One of the reasons is to oppose colonial style multy-national companies from #US #UK #Netherlands #China #France. KZ is not #Ukraine, which has SOLD their lands, resources and independence for Zelenskyy’s salary and tons of weapons.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

#Kazakhstan won’t tear it’s ties with Russia.
One of the reasons is to oppose colonial style multy-national companies from #US #UK #Netherlands #China #France.

KZ is not #Ukraine, which has SOLD their lands, resources and independence for Zelenskyy’s salary and tons of weapons.

— A LX (@alxtwits) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Russian Attack on Energy Facilities Cuts Power To Million Homes In Ukraine

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

As stated by Ukraine’s president Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, cluster munitions were particularly used against civilians and energy infrastructure. He has called the attack out as a “very mean escalation” in the conflict.

Weapons for Ukraine

Grav1: Thanksgiving terror in the skies over #Ukraine as #Russia launches new offensive with waves of drones and missiles flying across the country it says is in retaliation for use of weapons developed by #Lockheed’s #NorthTexas-based missile branch. https://t.co/I8Ak4rE2Vr

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving terror in the skies over #Ukraine as #Russia launches new offensive with waves of drones and missiles flying across the country it says is in retaliation for use of weapons developed by #Lockheed’s #NorthTexas-based missile branch. https://t.co/I8Ak4rE2Vr

— John Gravois (@Grav1) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Grav1: Thanksgiving terror in the skies over #Ukraine as #Russia launches new offensive with waves of drones and missiles flying across the country it says is in retaliation for use of weapons developed by #Lockheed’s #NorthTexas-based missile branch. https://t.co/I8Ak4rE2Vr

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving terror in the skies over #Ukraine as #Russia launches new offensive with waves of drones and missiles flying across the country it says is in retaliation for use of weapons developed by #Lockheed’s #NorthTexas-based missile branch. https://t.co/I8Ak4rE2Vr

— John Gravois (@Grav1) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

DAVEJCZE: @Twesty33 @EuromaidanPress Are you aware that Russia promised Ukraine back in 94 to protect its sovereignty and ensure the inviolability of its borders in exchange for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons? How then is Ukraine to trust any agreements with this country?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Are you aware that Russia promised Ukraine back in 94 to protect its sovereignty and ensure the inviolability of its borders in exchange for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons? How then is Ukraine to trust any agreements with this country?

— David Janus🇺🇦🇨🇿🇪🇺 (@DAVEJCZE) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

DAVEJCZE: @Twesty33 @EuromaidanPress Are you aware that Russia promised Ukraine back in 94 to protect its sovereignty and ensure the inviolability of its borders in exchange for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons? How then is Ukraine to trust any agreements with this country?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Are you aware that Russia promised Ukraine back in 94 to protect its sovereignty and ensure the inviolability of its borders in exchange for Ukraine giving up its nuclear weapons? How then is Ukraine to trust any agreements with this country?

— David Janus🇺🇦🇨🇿🇪🇺 (@DAVEJCZE) 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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