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President Trump’s Business Empire Allegedly Tied To Russian Mobsters: Bottom Line

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 29, 2017

President Trump and his companies reportedly turned to Russian mobsters to grow his real estate developments.» Subscribe to CNBC: http://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC…

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Benghazi, the Russian Mafia, and Trump

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 21, 2017

Russian mafia figure lived in Trump Tower before fleeing authorities. C. Edward begs the GOP to use some of their Benghazi fervor to investigate any possible…

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Marion Javits found dead in her apartment – New York Post

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date March 1, 2017

Marian Javits, the glamorous wife of senator Jacob Javits, who chose to stay put in the Big Apple – and have an affair with Geraldo Rivera — as her husband pressed the flesh in Washington, died…

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Trump: Russia is a ruse

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 16, 2017

When asked during a press conference about his administration’s ties to Russia, President Donald Trump said he has nothing to do with the Russian government.

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Understanding the Math Behind Discounts: Are They the Right Choice for …

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date February 14, 2017

Units sold (discount) = the number of units sold at the discounted price. Related: Obviously, if you run the discount, you won’t know with certainty how many units you would…

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MSNBC: Trump Has Ties To The Mob. “He’s In The Russian Mob”

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date January 8, 2017

MSNBC was a huge circle jerk for Obama for the last 8 years now all they do is attack Trump.

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Check out the top search trends on Bing this past year – OnMSFT

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date December 12, 2016

Check out the top search trends on Bing this past year Arif Bacchus 1 week ago in Latest news 2016 is almost behind us, and Microsoft’s Bing Search engine is preparing you for the new year by …

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【学科视野】中国56个民族常识大全

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date October 15, 2016

汉族是中国的主体民族。 “汉”原指天河、宇宙银河，《诗经》云：“维天有汉”。华夏族称为“汉人”，始于汉朝。汉族是一个历史从未中断过的、历史悠久的民族，也是世界上人口最多的民族。汉族人口约为13亿，占世界总人口的19%，分布于世界各地。

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Mapping Donald Trump’s Many Ties To Vladimir Putin’s Russia

Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 28, 2016

Donald Trump’s campaign advisers have money in Russian gas and finance companies, and concealed records might be hiding his own possible ties.Learn more abou…

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Post author By Mike Nova
Post date September 9, 2016

The official website of the Las Vegas Raiders a member club of the National Football League (NFL). For the latest news, photos, podcasts, videos, and all information about the Silver and Black.

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Analyzing Ratcliffe’s 2026 Moscow Visit
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Opinions on John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow – 2026

CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s unannounced, eight-hour visit to Moscow in late August 2026 has generated significant debate among intelligence analysts and the media. Because the CIA and the White House have kept the official details classified, international observers and major news outlets have formed several competing theories about the primary purpose of the trip.
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A key detail driving these assessments is the conspicuous nature of the visit: rather than flying on a discreet business jet, Ratcliffe arrived at Vnukovo airport on a massive U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster with its transponder broadcasting its flight path. Analysts view this lack of subtlety as a deliberate message.
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Here is a breakdown of the prevailing theories and opinions regarding the visit:

1. Deterring an Attack on NATO
According to reporting from The Wall Street Journal, Politico, and CBS News, a primary driver of the trip was to warn the Kremlin against launching escalatory attacks on NATO members, particularly the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania).
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The Context: Western intelligence agencies have reportedly grown concerned that Vladimir Putin, facing a stalemate in Ukraine and severe economic strain, might attempt a small land incursion or launch cyberattacks across Eastern Europe to test the alliance’s resolve.
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The Opinion: Many security analysts view the trip as a necessary “riot act” reading. By sending the CIA Director, the U.S. intended to clearly communicate that hybrid warfare or direct provocations in Europe would cross a red line.
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2. Countering Perceptions of U.S. Weakness (The Iran Factor)
The Washington Post reported that the visit was deeply tied to the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran.

The Context: Recent classified intelligence suggests the Kremlin believes the U.S. is heavily depleted by its six-month war with Tehran, suffering from munitions shortfalls and diminished troop readiness.
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The Opinion: Sources told the Post that Ratcliffe’s mission was to explicitly counter the narrative that the U.S. is “exhausted and unable to intervene”. He reportedly warned Russian officials not to exploit this perceived weakness and pushed Moscow to reduce its military and economic support for Tehran.
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3. Delivering a Reality Check on Ukraine
The New York Times focused on Ratcliffe’s specific meetings with Russian intelligence officials, notably FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov.
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The Context: U.S. intelligence has long suspected that Putin is insulated from the reality of Russia’s heavy casualties—estimated at 1.4 million—and the actual battlefield dynamics in Ukraine.
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