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Day: November 28, 2024

@POLITICOEurope: RT @POLITICOEurope: 🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission plans to slash EU embassy staff around the world. Full story here: https://t.co/B…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission plans to slash EU embassy staff around the world.

Full story here: https://t.co/BC0KoCtQnJ pic.twitter.com/U9MuOAVhI7

— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) November 28, 2024

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@POLITICOEurope: RT @POLITICOEurope: 🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission plans to slash EU embassy staff around the world. Full story here: https://t.co/B…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

🚨 BREAKING: The European Commission plans to slash EU embassy staff around the world.

Full story here: https://t.co/BC0KoCtQnJ pic.twitter.com/U9MuOAVhI7

— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) November 28, 2024

Trump and Russia

Ukraine update: Russia attacks energy infrastructure

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia has launched what Ukraine is calling a ‘massive attack’ on its energy infrastructure. Authorities say emergency power outages are in place nationwide,…

Russia and Ukraine

@TheAtlantic: RT @TheAtlantic: Pete Hegseth has a history of scandals and few qualifications to serve as secretary of defense—but this may be a distracti…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Pete Hegseth has a history of scandals and few qualifications to serve as secretary of defense—but this may be a distraction from a far greater danger, @RadioFreeTom tells @HannaRosin on “Radio Atlantic”: https://t.co/suP51Av5Ir

— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) November 28, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@TheAtlantic: RT @TheAtlantic: Pete Hegseth has a history of scandals and few qualifications to serve as secretary of defense—but this may be a distracti…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Pete Hegseth has a history of scandals and few qualifications to serve as secretary of defense—but this may be a distraction from a far greater danger, @RadioFreeTom tells @HannaRosin on “Radio Atlantic”: https://t.co/suP51Av5Ir

— The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: Route taken by Russia’s massive missile & drone attack today – targeting as its done every year, civilians & Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. As you can see, cities in western 🇺🇦 were also targeted. Note how valuable occupied #Crmea is, as missiles and drones can reach mainland… pic.twitter.com/0oOxvWnqDT

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Route taken by Russia’s massive missile & drone attack today – targeting as its done every year, civilians & Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. As you can see, cities in western 🇺🇦 were also targeted.

Note how valuable occupied #Crmea is, as missiles and drones can reach mainland… pic.twitter.com/0oOxvWnqDT

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) November 28, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@MarkGaleotti: RT by @mikenov: Russia’s sabotage campaign against the West For @spectator magazine this time, my take on Putin’s campaign of sabotage and disruption https://t.co/qavoYa4RFH

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia’s sabotage campaign against the West
For @spectator magazine this time, my take on Putin’s campaign of sabotage and disruptionhttps://t.co/qavoYa4RFH

— Mark Galeotti (@MarkGaleotti) November 28, 2024

Trump and Russia

US to decimate Putin’s power with peace deal

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

“The tough part is really aimed at the Russians.”Newly appointed US special envoy to Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg must show strength to get Putin to agre…

Russia and Ukraine

@GlasnostGone: President Biden’s administration is preparing $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday. To include land mines, drones, Stinger missiles & ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). https://t.co/J4tiqUBtXg pic.twitter.com/PPTDtKYEh0

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

President Biden’s administration is preparing $725 million weapons package for Ukraine, two U.S. officials said on Wednesday. To include land mines, drones, Stinger missiles & ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). https://t.co/J4tiqUBtXg pic.twitter.com/PPTDtKYEh0

— Glasnost Gone (@GlasnostGone) November 28, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Borderline: entenda o que é o transtorno e principais sintomas

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Antônio Geraldo da Silva, presidente da ABP, explica que o Borderline é uma doença mental caracterizada por instabilidade emocional, dificuldades em relacionamentos interpessoais, além de impulsividade.

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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Here is your morning news briefing for Saturday, August 29, 2026, focusing on the latest developments in global security, international relations, and world events:

Global Security & Intelligence
CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit: CIA Director John Ratcliffe made an unannounced trip to Moscow to explicitly request that Russia refrain from sharing intelligence with Iran. The visit also occurred amid heightened discussions and concerns regarding potential Russian military posture toward NATO territory.
YouTube
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US-Iran War Strains Navy Budget: Six months into the conflict (dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”), the US Navy is facing a severe financial crisis. Internal Pentagon documents reveal the military has been forced to transfer funds from payroll and day-to-day operations to cover the costs of depleted munitions and ongoing combat operations, prompting warnings of critical shortfalls.
AP News

“Operation Economic Outcast”: The US Treasury announced an unprecedented campaign threatening severe sanctions against any country maintaining economic ties with Iran. However, analysts note the strategy faces a major hurdle in China—Iran’s largest trading partner and oil buyer—particularly as the White House prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.
The Guardian
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Deadly Strike in Kyiv: A Russian attack on a warehouse outside Ukraine’s capital has killed at least 27 people. President Zelenskyy stated that the initial strike was followed by a massive secondary detonation, triggering major explosions and fires.
Al Jazeera

Geopolitics & Economics
US-Venezuela Oil Deal: President Trump announced what he described as the “biggest oil deal in world history,” claiming the agreement gives the US direct majority control over more than 65 billion barrels of Venezuela’s proven oil reserves.
Al Jazeera

New US-Canada Trade War: The Trump administration announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks, and steel, citing unfair trade practices. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to retaliate against the “unjustified” tariffs “dollar for dollar”.
The Guardian
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Other Notable Global News
Catastrophic Flooding in Asia: The death toll from severe floods along the Nepal-China border has surpassed 600. Rescue operations have resumed, though experts warn of ongoing dangers from newly formed glacial lakes.
Al Jazeera

Iceland Weighs EU Membership: Rattled by the US administration’s renewed interest in acquiring Greenland, Iceland is heading to the polls for a knife-edge referendum on whether to restart membership talks with the European Union.
Al Jazeera

Ecuadorian Ex-President Sentenced: Former President Lenin Moreno, 73, was sentenced to five years in prison in a bribery case and permanently barred from holding public office.
Al Jazeera

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What are the strategic implications of the CIA Director’s trip to Moscow, and how might intelligence sharing between Russia and Iran alter the current conflict?