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Day: December 14, 2024

FlowerRazalia: U.S. unveils more weapons for Ukraine just weeks before Trump admin. takes over https://t.co/aDYABs7UZJ

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

U.S. unveils more weapons for Ukraine just weeks before Trump admin. takes over https://t.co/aDYABs7UZJ

— Lisa Lopez (@FlowerRazalia) December 14, 2024

Trump and Russia

Putin can’t afford to support his allies

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

“Putin has been shown to be the king not wearing any clothes.”Assad’s defeat proves Putin isn’t the “tough guy” that can backup his supporters says Bill Brow…

Weapons for Ukraine

enrico08774459: @Hamza_a96 We know ukraine cares for its people. Hamas just hid themselves and let the UN take care of palestinian. 😎 Even Israel is better than Hamas, they created underground bunkers for civilians while Hamas created tunnels to hide weapons.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

We know ukraine cares for its people. Hamas just hid themselves and let the UN take care of palestinian. 😎 Even Israel is better than Hamas, they created underground bunkers for civilians while Hamas created tunnels to hide weapons.

— enrico (@enrico08774459) December 14, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@HistoricHub: RT by @mikenov: Saddam Hussein captured by the United States military in December 2003 pic.twitter.com/3syfepu1YT

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Saddam Hussein captured by the United States military in December 2003 pic.twitter.com/3syfepu1YT

— Historic Hub (@HistoricHub) December 14, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@CBSNews: RT by @mikenov: President-elect Donald Trump has been ordered by a federal judge to sit for a deposition next week in his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos. https://t.co/CwkCxc3iNl

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has been ordered by a federal judge to sit for a deposition next week in his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos. https://t.co/CwkCxc3iNl

— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 14, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@TatAtfender: RT by @mikenov: Syria Could Be the Beginning of the End of Russia’s Ambition https://t.co/0RLqlt1Ed8

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Syria Could Be the Beginning of the End of Russia’s Ambition https://t.co/0RLqlt1Ed8

— Tat Atfender 🇺🇦🇨🇦🇫🇷🇺🇸🌻 (@TatAtfender) December 14, 2024

Syrian Civil War

Syria live news: Israel bombs near Damascus as Syrians celebrate freedom – Al Jazeera English

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Syria live news: Israel bombs near Damascus as Syrians celebrate freedom Al Jazeera English

Weapons for Ukraine

EdwardM05192825: @kiraincongress @KarinKarlsbro @RenewEurope Very nice picture of both of you. I am glad for Ukraine to receive all terrorist russian assets. Need to have no restrictions on Ukraine weapons.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Very nice picture of both of you. I am glad for Ukraine to receive all terrorist russian assets. Need to have no restrictions on Ukraine weapons.

— Edward Murphy (@EdwardM05192825) December 14, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

EdwardM05192825: @kiraincongress @KarinKarlsbro @RenewEurope Very nice picture of both of you. I am glad for Ukraine to receive all terrorist russian assets. Need to have no restrictions on Ukraine weapons.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Very nice picture of both of you. I am glad for Ukraine to receive all terrorist russian assets. Need to have no restrictions on Ukraine weapons.

— Edward Murphy (@EdwardM05192825) December 14, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

@Sandbagger_01: RT by @mikenov: Ukraine uncovers Russian spy network recruiting teens for espionage https://t.co/UbW4AHRjFz

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 14, 2024

Ukraine uncovers Russian spy network recruiting teens for espionagehttps://t.co/UbW4AHRjFz

— Dr. Dan Lomas (@Sandbagger_01) December 14, 2024

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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Created with 3.1 Pro August 29, 2026 at 07:15 AM
Published August 29, 2026 at 07:24 AM
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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

Want me to break down the strategic implications of the CIA’s trip to Moscow?

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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?