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Day: November 28, 2024

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

Weapons for Ukraine

BarbraRichmont: @BRICSinfo Who is thinking about giving nukes to Ukraine??? That country needs help but not this way. Nukes are absolut death weapons for thousends at one moment. They must only be in respon hands

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Who is thinking about giving nukes to Ukraine??? That country needs help but not this way. Nukes are absolut death weapons for thousends at one moment. They must only be in respon hands

— Barbra (@BarbraRichmont) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

BarbraRichmont: @BRICSinfo Who is thinking about giving nukes to Ukraine??? That country needs help but not this way. Nukes are absolut death weapons for thousends at one moment. They must only be in respon hands

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Who is thinking about giving nukes to Ukraine??? That country needs help but not this way. Nukes are absolut death weapons for thousends at one moment. They must only be in respon hands

— Barbra (@BarbraRichmont) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

NationalIndNews: #BREAKING #UkraineRussiaWar “U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

#BREAKING #UkraineRussiaWar “U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday” — Reuters

— The National Independent (@NationalIndNews) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

NationalIndNews: #BREAKING #UkraineRussiaWar “U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

#BREAKING #UkraineRussiaWar “U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is preparing a $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday” — Reuters

— The National Independent (@NationalIndNews) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

CountessVavara: 31 tanks for the largest country in Europe with a population of 40 million people. Don’t forget the 1 Patriot. And zero F-16s. And it was the USA that coerced Ukraine into giving up nukes, weapons, and warplanes.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

31 tanks for the largest country in Europe with a population of 40 million people.
Don’t forget the 1 Patriot.
And zero F-16s.
And it was the USA that coerced Ukraine into giving up nukes, weapons, and warplanes. https://t.co/azAR5e3PO6

— V Volodymyrovna (@CountessVavara) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

CountessVavara: 31 tanks for the largest country in Europe with a population of 40 million people. Don’t forget the 1 Patriot. And zero F-16s. And it was the USA that coerced Ukraine into giving up nukes, weapons, and warplanes.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

31 tanks for the largest country in Europe with a population of 40 million people.
Don’t forget the 1 Patriot.
And zero F-16s.
And it was the USA that coerced Ukraine into giving up nukes, weapons, and warplanes. https://t.co/azAR5e3PO6

— V Volodymyrovna (@CountessVavara) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: Adding to russia’s ever-growing war crime list, President Zelensky says some Russian cruise missiles used today were armed with cluster munitions. “These cluster munitions make it significantly more difficult for our rescuers and energy workers to eliminate the impact of the… pic.twitter.com/409n5B42jW

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Adding to russia’s ever-growing war crime list, President Zelensky says some Russian cruise missiles used today were armed with cluster munitions. “These cluster munitions make it significantly more difficult for our rescuers and energy workers to eliminate the impact of the… pic.twitter.com/409n5B42jW

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) November 28, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

Enter The Fan-Favorite Zombie Franchise! ∙ Dying Light 2 Reloaded …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Le jeu Dying Light 2 Stay Human Le DLC scénaristique 1: Bloody Ties Mise à jour armes à feu &mises à jour précédentes (plus de 10) Digital Extras Edition Dying Light 2

Russia and Ukraine

Russia hits Ukraine with another massive attack on energy grid, forcing wide outages

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Assault early Thursday with missiles and drones included western regions close to the border with the EU.

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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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