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Day: December 22, 2024

Trump said his plan to end the war was more of the same. The people he hired agreed and called for Biden to send more weapons into Ukraine.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

Trump said his plan to end the war was more of the same. The people he hired agreed and called for Biden to send more weapons into Ukraine. https://t.co/YBZl9kruTL

— Kyle (@KyleMatovcik) December 22, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Around 20 separate cases of individuals trying to set off small explosive devices or launching fireworks into buildings have been recorded since Friday, mostly in St. Petersburg, Moscow and the surrounding suburbs, according to media reports. https://t.co/bZqLZvnygg

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

Around 20 separate cases of individuals trying to set off small explosive devices or launching fireworks into buildings have been recorded since Friday, mostly in St. Petersburg, Moscow and the surrounding suburbs, according to media reports. https://t.co/bZqLZvnygg

— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) December 22, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

⚡️Air Force reports downing 52 Russian drones overnight. The Air Force added that it lost track of 44 decoy drones that Russia launched alongside the real attack drones. https://t.co/tYz0wkU6iH

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

⚡️Air Force reports downing 52 Russian drones overnight.

The Air Force added that it lost track of 44 decoy drones that Russia launched alongside the real attack drones.https://t.co/tYz0wkU6iH

— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) December 22, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

Saxony, Unhalt! Is Taleb Abdulmohsen the GRU operation? – Google Search https://t.co/zUYLgNXq7C pic.twitter.com/YdPBwnCzFq

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

Saxony, Unhalt! Is Taleb Abdulmohsen the GRU operation? – Google Search https://t.co/zUYLgNXq7C pic.twitter.com/YdPBwnCzFq

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 22, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

Saxony, Unhalt! Is Taleb Abdulmohsen the GRU operation? – Google Search https://t.co/zUYLgNXq7C https://t.co/YdPBwnCzFq

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

Saxony, Unhalt! Is Taleb Abdulmohsen the GRU operation? – Google Search https://t.co/zUYLgNXq7C pic.twitter.com/YdPBwnCzFq

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 22, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

Saxony, Unhalt! Is Taleb Abdulmohsen the GRU operation? – Google Search https://t.co/zUYLgNXq7C https://t.co/YdPBwnCzFq

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

Saxony, Unhalt! Is Taleb Abdulmohsen the GRU operation? – Google Search https://t.co/zUYLgNXq7C pic.twitter.com/YdPBwnCzFq

— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) December 22, 2024

Weapons for Ukraine

@luke26370 @ZelenskyyUa The Democrats 100% are the problem here. They’ve muddled in Ukraine for 30 years. Told them to drop their weapons told them the US had their backs then when Russia loaded the border they told Russia they wouldn’t do anything. Its your nation that is the bigger problem.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

The Democrats 100% are the problem here. They’ve muddled in Ukraine for 30 years. Told them to drop their weapons told them the US had their backs then when Russia loaded the border they told Russia they wouldn’t do anything. Its your nation that is the bigger problem.

— Batcivic (@batcivic) December 22, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@luke26370 @ZelenskyyUa The Democrats 100% are the problem here. They’ve muddled in Ukraine for 30 years. Told them to drop their weapons told them the US had their backs then when Russia loaded the border they told Russia they wouldn’t do anything. Its your nation that is the bigger problem.

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

The Democrats 100% are the problem here. They’ve muddled in Ukraine for 30 years. Told them to drop their weapons told them the US had their backs then when Russia loaded the border they told Russia they wouldn’t do anything. Its your nation that is the bigger problem.

— Batcivic (@batcivic) December 22, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

RT @AP: Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation https://t.co/QQLnOBCA3t

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

Musk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformation https://t.co/QQLnOBCA3t

— The Associated Press (@AP) December 21, 2024

Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter

RT @Osint613: BREAKING 🚨 Khamenei says that Iran does not have any proxy forces: Khamenei: “They keep saying that the Islamic Republic h…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 22, 2024

BREAKING 🚨

Khamenei says that Iran does not have any proxy forces:

Khamenei: “They keep saying that the Islamic Republic has lost its “proxy forces” in the region! This is another mistake! The Islamic Republic does not have any “proxy forces”.” pic.twitter.com/aRhJrtFDa6

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) December 22, 2024

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CIA’s Surprise Moscow Visit – Global News Briefing: August 29, 2026
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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?