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Day: November 28, 2024

BTindemark: @BRICSinfo Russia is as always completely dysfunctional in their conclusions! That Ukraine is provided support for their defense with similar weapons that Russia used for more than 1000 days, doesn’t give Russia ANY RIGHTS to attac the nations who provided Ukraine with weapon-supplies!

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia is as always completely dysfunctional in their conclusions!
That Ukraine is provided support for their defense with similar weapons that Russia used for more than 1000 days, doesn’t give Russia ANY RIGHTS to attac the nations who provided Ukraine with weapon-supplies!

— Bo Tindemark (@BTindemark) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east – Al Jazeera English

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east Al Jazeera English

Weapons for Ukraine

Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east – Al Jazeera English

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia threatens Europe with strikes while gnawing at Ukraine’s east Al Jazeera English

Russia and Ukraine

@mikenov: Kassandra Ventura name is Telling – Google Search https://t.co/EfHqKr2Wf1 https://t.co/bBhCJRDCmJ

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Kassandra Ventura name is Telling – Google Search https://t.co/EfHqKr2Wf1 https://t.co/bBhCJRDCmJ

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 28, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Kassandra Ventura name is Telling – Google Search https://t.co/EfHqKr2Wf1 https://t.co/bBhCJRDCmJ

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Kassandra Ventura name is Telling – Google Search https://t.co/EfHqKr2Wf1 https://t.co/bBhCJRDCmJ

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@mikenov: Kassandra Ventura name is Telling https://t.co/KEaGrD54sG Kassandra Ventura name is Telling, in both parts: See: GS-s kassandra name meaning, ventura name meaning. This “soft sign” was observed by me to be quite frequently associated with crimes (e.g. mass killings) or…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Kassandra Ventura name is Telling https://t.co/KEaGrD54sG
Kassandra Ventura name is Telling, in both parts:
See: GS-s
kassandra name meaning,
ventura name meaning.
This “soft sign” was observed by me to be quite frequently associated with crimes (e.g. mass killings) or…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 28, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@mikenov: Kassandra Ventura name is Telling https://t.co/KEaGrD54sG Kassandra Ventura name is Telling, in both parts: See: GS-s kassandra name meaning, ventura name meaning. This “soft sign” was observed by me to be quite frequently associated with crimes (e.g. mass killings) or…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Kassandra Ventura name is Telling https://t.co/KEaGrD54sG
Kassandra Ventura name is Telling, in both parts:
See: GS-s
kassandra name meaning,
ventura name meaning.
This “soft sign” was observed by me to be quite frequently associated with crimes (e.g. mass killings) or…

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

MartinsKrusts: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump’s new person in charge of the Ukraine region in the latest interview for Fox: when Putin used nuclear capable weapons, Biden got scared and acted as Putin wanted. This is the moment Putin bleeds, this is the moment to push, General Kellogg. #oott https://t.co/KalxMNkTvE

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump’s new person in charge of the Ukraine region in the latest interview for Fox: when Putin used nuclear capable weapons, Biden got scared and acted as Putin wanted. This is the moment Putin bleeds, this is the moment to push, General Kellogg. #oott pic.twitter.com/KalxMNkTvE

— Mārtiņš Krusts 🇱🇻🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@MartinsKrusts) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

MartinsKrusts: 🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump’s new person in charge of the Ukraine region in the latest interview for Fox: when Putin used nuclear capable weapons, Biden got scared and acted as Putin wanted. This is the moment Putin bleeds, this is the moment to push, General Kellogg. #oott https://t.co/KalxMNkTvE

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

🇺🇸🇺🇦 Trump’s new person in charge of the Ukraine region in the latest interview for Fox: when Putin used nuclear capable weapons, Biden got scared and acted as Putin wanted. This is the moment Putin bleeds, this is the moment to push, General Kellogg. #oott pic.twitter.com/KalxMNkTvE

— Mārtiņš Krusts 🇱🇻🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@MartinsKrusts) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

TheIronCat17857: @RealJakeBroe @IAPonomarenko Seems that this US demand to lower mob age is just another EXCUSE for America NOT provide enough weapons to Ukraine. Throw another “genius” Salivan’s idea into masses to chew on. Isn’t Ukraine bleeding enough for you??? Seriously?

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Seems that this US demand to lower mob age is just another EXCUSE for America NOT provide enough weapons to Ukraine. Throw another “genius” Salivan’s idea into masses to chew on.
Isn’t Ukraine bleeding enough for you??? Seriously?

— TheIronCat (@TheIronCat17857) 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.
CBC
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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).
Meduza

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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