Ukraine’s Energy Minister German Galushchenko said “attacks on energy facilities are happening all over Ukraine,” after a countrywide air alert was issued for incoming missiles.

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@AlexandruC4: RT @AlexandruC4: BREAKING: Russia’s central bank suspends all currency purchases. https://t.co/DQemDXfVLk

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Post date November 28, 2024

BREAKING: Russia’s central bank suspends all currency purchases. pic.twitter.com/DQemDXfVLk

— AlexandruC4 (@AlexandruC4) November 27, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Power cut to more than a million homes in Ukraine after major Russian attack on energy facilities

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

More than a million households were left without power in Ukraine after a widespread Russian aerial attack targeted critical energy infrastructure facilities across the country overnight, authorities in the country said on Thursday.

Russia and Ukraine

Power cut to more than a million homes in Ukraine after major Russian attack on energy facilities

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@anneapplebaum: RT by @GlasnostGone: “I think we’re close to establishing Tesla presence in Russia and that would be great” – Elon Musk (from 2021. Contradicts repeated statements of ‘no interest’ in business in Russia). https://t.co/a1LYv4L1y5

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

“I think we’re close to establishing Tesla presence in Russia and that would be great” – Elon Musk

(from 2021. Contradicts repeated statements of ‘no interest’ in business in Russia). https://t.co/a1LYv4L1y5

— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) November 28, 2024

Trump and Russia

‘Terrifying Air Attacks…’: Nationwide High Alert In Ukraine After Putin’s Retaliation Announcement

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date November 28, 2024

Unprecedented fear of a major attack has gripped Ukraine after Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed revenge for recent Ukrainian strikes. In response, the …

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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.
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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.
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“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.
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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”.
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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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