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RT @BBCWorld: Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault https://t.co/gi3i42AN2g

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Post date December 28, 2024

Putin apologises for plane crash, without saying Russia at fault https://t.co/gi3i42AN2g

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 28, 2024

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RT @emin_bred: Russian, Azerbaijani, and Kazakh officials are cooperating at the crash site to determine the cause.😂 https://t.co/NspvxChdnL

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Russian, Azerbaijani, and Kazakh officials are cooperating at the crash site to determine the cause.😂 https://t.co/mXxIY92KQZ pic.twitter.com/NspvxChdnL

— Emin Bred (@emin_bred) December 28, 2024

Russia and Ukraine

@henrycuvaltanas If it wasn’t for Russia starting a war of aggression, the passengers would still be alive

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

If it wasn’t for Russia starting a war of aggression, the passengers would still be alive

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 28, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed Azerbaijani plane – The Associated Press

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed Azerbaijani plane The Associated Press
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but doesn’t say if Russia is to blame NBC News
Putin apologizes for fatal Azerbaijan Airlines crash but does not take responsibility Business Insider

Putin and Putinism

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed Azerbaijani plane – The Associated Press

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for ‘tragic incident’ involving crashed Azerbaijani plane The Associated Press
Putin apologizes to Aliyev over ‘tragic incident’ with Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash The Times of Israel
Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash The New York Times

Trump and Russia

, After Iran, Now Houthis Dismantle THAAD? Israel Deploys US Weapon To Shoot Down Yemeni Missile, But…

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin and Putinism

Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Plane Crash but Does Not Take Responsibility – The New York Times

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Plane Crash but Does Not Take Responsibility The New York Times
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but stops short of taking responsibility NBC News
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down The Associated Press

Putin and Putinism

Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash – The New York Times

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin Apologizes but Stops Short of Taking Responsibility for Kazakhstan Crash The New York Times
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan over ‘tragic’ plane crash, but stops short of taking responsibility NBC News
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down The Associated Press

Putin and Putinism

Putin Apologizes but Does Not Take Responsibility for Azerbaijani Plane Crash – The New York Times

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin Apologizes but Does Not Take Responsibility for Azerbaijani Plane Crash The New York Times
Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility CNN
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down The Associated Press

Putin and Putinism

Putin Apologizes but Does Not Take Responsibility for Azerbaijani Plane Crash – The New York Times

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 28, 2024

Putin Apologizes but Does Not Take Responsibility for Azerbaijani Plane Crash The New York Times
Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility CNN
Putin apologizes for ‘tragic incident’ but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down The Associated Press

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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?