"The NATO-Russian proxy war in Ukraine might be on the brink of an unprecedented escalation that could easily spiral out of control if Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) is correct in claiming that NATO is planning a 100,000-strong military intervention in Ukraine under the guise of peacekeepers. The purpose is to freeze the conflict, presumably by having these troops function as tripwires for deterring a Russian attack that could spark World War III, and then rebuild Ukraine’s military-industrial complex (MIC).
SVR revealed that Poland will have control over Western Ukraine (like it did during the interwar period); Romania will be responsible for the Black Sea coast (which it seized during World War II via and ruled as the “Transnistria Governorate”); the UK will lord over Kiev and the north; while Germany will deploy its forces to the center and east of the country.Another important detail is that “NATO is already deploying training centers in Ukraine, through which it is planned to drag at least a million mobilized Ukrainians”, while police functions will be carried out via Ukrainian nationalists that SVR likens to World War II-era Sonderkommandos. The last part is intriguing since it raises the question of why 100,000 NATO troops/peacekeepers would be required. Only a fraction of that is needed for tripwire and training purposes so perhaps those numbers are inaccurate.
Nevertheless, the fact that SVR warned the world about it suggests that it’s no longer the far-fetched scenario that it was thought to be, though the clock is also now ticking for NATO too since the possible rise to power of a populist conservative-nationalist in Romania next month could spoil these plans. NATO might therefore intervene before 21 December when that figure will take office if he wins. If he loses, then they might bide their time to prepare better, possibly placing this responsibility on Trump’s lap." ZeroHedge
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he's willing to end the "hot phase of the war" with Russia - including ceding captured territory - in exchange for NATO membership that includes Ukraine's internationally recognized borders. Zelensky said that a ceasefire was needed to "guarantee that [Russian President Vladimir] Putin will not come back" to take more Ukrainian territory," or that "he [Putin] will come back."
In short, to end the war, Zelensky wants the thing that started the war." ZeroHedge
"As many as 192 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made seven unsuccessful attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Kudiivka, Hlyboke, Vovchansk and Tykhe.
In the Kupiansk sector, eight enemy attacks were recorded, with Ukrainian forces repelling Russian assaults near Kolisnykivka, Lozova, Pershotravneve, and Zelenyi Hai.In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 20 attacks, trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Novoiehorivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Dibrova, Torske, Zarichne, Hryhorivka and in the Serebrianskyi Forest.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the occupiers launched four attacks near Chasiv Yar and Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out two attacks near Druzhba and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 41 Russian assaults near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Chumatske, Novyi Trud, and Zhovte.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 46 attacks, with the heaviest fighting near Sontsivka, Berestky, Novodmytrivka, Zoria, Kurakhove, Dachne, Dalnie, Yelyzavetivka, Hannivka, and Uspenivka.
In the Vremivka sector, Russian troops, supported by aircraft, carried out 26 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Veselyi Hai, Kostiantynopolske, Sukhi Yaly, Rozdolne, and Novodarivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled five Russian advances, forcing the enemy to retreat with losses.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were observed.
On the border with the Sumy region, Russian forces actively used artillery and aircraft from their territory to target Ukrainian settlements.
Ukraine's operation is underway in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian defenders repelled 23 Russian attacks in the past 24 hours." Ukrin
"Putin’s alleged secret love child is living in France and working as a DJ under a pseudonym — with her fake identity linked to a dead ally of the Russian president, according to a report.Elizaveta Krivonogikh, 21, who is believed to Putin’s youngest daughter, is reportedly living and working in Paris under the names Luiza Rozova and Elizaveta Olegovna Rudnova, according to an investigation by Ukrainian TV station TSN.
The stunning discovery was made using leaked airline manifests, which matched Krivonogikh’s date of birth and phone number with one of her aliases. However, one of her false names was linked to Oleg Rudnov, a close friend of Putin’s who died in 2015, to conceal her true identity.
Krivonogikh is rumored to be the product of an affair Putin had with Svetlana Krivonogikh, a former cleaner, in the late 1990s and early 2000s, while he was still married to his ex-wife Lyudmila Putina.
Svetlana Krivonogikh is now one of Russia’s wealthiest women, according to reports." NYP
"The Syrian proxy war never really ended, but it certainly had quieted down for a time, with various factions confined to various areas, and the Islamist Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seeming stuck in Idlib Province. Today the war is flaring up again in a big way.HTS forces have pushed eastward out of Idlib into the western part of Aleppo Province and toward Aleppo itself, seizing several towns along the way. It is being reported that around 182 people have been killed Thursday alone in the fighting on the ground in the area. That includes 102 HTS fighters and 80 fighters including both Syrian troops and their allies.
The Syrian military seems to be seeing substantial backing from Russian air assets in the area. The HTS is also reported using Ukrainian drones against the Syrian forces. It has been reported for months that Ukraine has offered "drones for fighters" to HTS, but this would mark the first time such drones are being used in a big way in combat." ZH
"Liberal Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived in Palm Beach, Florida, on Friday evening to meet with President-elect Donald Trump, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported. Senior government sources told the outlet Trudeau’s plane landed at the Palm Beach International Airport on Friday. Unnamed sources said Trudeau would dine with Trump at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate and leave Florida the following morning. Trudeau is accompanied by Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, sources said.
Trudeau’s visit comes after Trump said on Monday that he plans to impose a 25 percent tariff until Mexico and Canada shut down their inflows of migrants and deadly drugs." Breitbart
"Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky signed into law an unpopular tax increase on Thursday to help remedy the country’s growing budget deficit. Rates will increase by between 1.5% and 5% starting December 1." RT
"Ukrainian Defense Forces have engaged in 123 combat clashes with Russian invaders, with over half of the attacks occurring in the Kurakhove, Vremivka, and Pokrovsk sectors.
In the Kharkiv sector, two enemy assaults were repelled near Vovchansk and Tykhe, with one battle still ongoing.In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions six times, with Ukrainians defenders repelling assaults near Kolisnykivka, Lozova, Pershotravneve, and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Lyman sector, clashes occurred near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Dibrova, Torske, Zarichne, Hryhorivka, and the Serebriansky Forest. Ukrainian forces have already repelled 16 attacks today.
In the Kramatorsk sector, two assaults took place near Chasiv Yar and Bila Hora, with both battles still ongoing.
In the Toretsk sector, Ukrainian forces thwarted an enemy attack near Druzhba, while Russian aviation struck Oleksandro-Kalynove and Oleksandro-Shultyne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian troops made 21 attempts to displace Ukrainian defenders near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Chumatske, Novyi Trud, and Zhovte. Of these, 19 attacks were repelled, with heavy enemy losses in manpower reported.
In the Kurakhove sector, the fiercest fighting has been reported, with 33 Russian attacks aimed at advancing near Sontsivka, Berestky, Novodmytrivka, Zoria, Kurakhove, Dachne, Dalnie, Yelyzavetivka, Hannivka, and Uspenivka. Ten battles are ongoing.
In the Vremivka sector, Russian forces launched 22 attacks near Veselyi Hai, Kostiantynopolske, Sukhi Yaly, Rozdolne, and Novodarivka. Eleven clashes are still underway; guided airstrikes hit Novosilka and Makarivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, enemy forces used attack aircraft, striking Huliaipole with unguided rockets.
In the Prydniprovske sector, a single assault on the Ukrainian positions was repelled." Ukrin
"The government of Chad announced on Thursday it has canceled its military cooperation pact with France, its former colonial ruler.
The decision, which took observers in both Chad and France by surprise, means the roughly 1,000 French troops stationed in Chad will have to withdraw.
“This is not a break with France like Niger or elsewhere,” Chad’s Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah said in a statement posted to Facebook.
Koulamallah said France remains an “essential partner,” but the French “must now also consider that Chad has grown up, matured and is a sovereign state that is very jealous of its sovereignty.” Breitbart
"U.S. Special Envoy Amos Hochstein, who was the lead negotiator in the Lebanon ceasefire negotiations, stated that Iran will try to re-arm Hezbollah in the wake of the ceasefire deal, but Iran has been weakened and “we’re going to try to make sure that the re-arming, which happens from Iran through Syria, is at least diminished, slowed down, if not eliminated.”
“PBS NewsHour” Foreign Affairs and Defense Correspondent Nick Schifrin asked, “What’s to prevent Iran from filling in those gaps that Hezbollah now has?”
Hochstein responded, “Well, they’re going to try. But I would say Iran is significantly weaker today, as well, than they have been. And part of this agreement is we’re going to try to make sure that the re-arming, which happens from Iran through Syria, is at least diminished, slowed down, if not eliminated.” Breitbart
"Two undersea internet cables connecting Finland and Sweden to Central Europe were cut last week, with authorities suspecting sabotage. According to the Wall Street Journal, investigators suspect that the Yi Peng 3, a Chinese bulk carrier traveling to Egypt from Russia and loaded with fertilizer, deliberately dropped its anchor in Swedish waters to sever the BCS East-West Interlink cable connecting it to Lithuania and then did it again the following day to damage the C-Lion1 cable between Finland and Germany. In total, they suspect the ship dragged its anchor for over 100 miles.“It’s extremely unlikely that the captain would not have noticed that his ship dropped and dragged its anchor, losing speed for hours and cutting cables on the way,” said one of the investigators handling the probe. What’s more concerning is that the crew allegedly turned off the ship’s transponder during this time, making it impossible for the Automatic Identification System to track its movement. After the ship hit the second undersea cable, the investigators said that it zigzagged, raised its anchor, and continued underway.
Open maritime tracking sources put the Yi Peng 3 in international waters between Denmark and Sweden. However, it’s currently stopped and surrounded by NATO ships as the investigation is underway. According to one source, the ship’s anchor and hull have damage consistent with dragging and cable damage.
At the moment, Reuters said that Swedish authorities are talking with Ningbo Yipeng Shipping, the ship's owners, to sail it back into Swedish waters. However, since the Yi Peng 3 is anchored in international waters, NATO cannot force it to sail into any port under international maritime law for further investigation." MS
"Another day, another record-setting Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine at a moment the West is escalating its support to Kiev.President Vladimir Putin announced to security officials at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit in Kazakhstan that 100 drones and 90 missiles were launched at Ukraine over the last 48 hours "in response to strikes deep" inside Russia.
These have included attacks with US and UK-supplied long-range missiles, which Russia has acknowledged killed and wounded some personnel, and damaged a radar site in Kursk.
"We carried out a comprehensive strike," Putin said Thursday. "It was a response to ongoing attacks on our territory using [U.S.-supplied] ATACMS missiles." ZeroHedge
"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a law allowing automatic re-enlistment for military personnel who have voluntarily returned after first instance of desertion or going AWOL." NV
"During a visit to South Korea, a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed readiness to purchase weapons, but their request was declined." NV
"As many as 157 combat engagements between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders were recorded on the front lines.
In the Kharkiv sector, the enemy made five unsuccessful attempts to break through Ukrainian defenses near Vovchansk and Tykhe.In the Kupiansk sector, 17 enemy attacks were recorded, with Ukrainian forces repelling Russian assaults near Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Zelenyi Hai, and Kruhliakivka.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched four attacks, trying to penetrate Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Novoiehorivka, and Torske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the occupiers launched one attack near Bila Hora.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces carried out six attacks near Toretsk, dropping up to ten guided bombs.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled 37 Russian assaults near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Dachenske, Zhovte, and Chumatske.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 39 attacks, with the heaviest fighting near Sontsivka, Berestky, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Yelyzavetivka, Antonivka, and Hanivka.
In the Vremivka sector, Russian troops, supported by aircraft, carried out 18 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Trudove, Kostiantynopolske, Rozlyv, Rozdolne, Sukhi Yaly and Novodarivka.
In the Dnipro River sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled six Russian advances, forcing the enemy to retreat with losses.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formations were observed.
On the border with the Sumy region, Russian forces actively used artillery and aircraft from their territory to target Ukrainian settlements." Ukrin
"Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer has offered U.S. President-elect Donald Trump his country as a venue for potential peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.The chancellor noted that he had a phone conversation with Trump during which they discussed the war in Ukraine.
“Trump asked for my assessment because I was one of the few who have met both Putin and [Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky,” said Nehammer.
“He also shared his perspective with me. We quickly moved on to discussing how important peace is and the necessity for the war to end.” NV
"Over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces faced 224 combat engagements along the front lines.
According to him, in the Kharkiv sector of the front, five enemy attacks were launched near Vovchansk. Russian forces utilized bomber aviation extensively.
In the Kupiansk sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 18 enemy attacks near Hryhorivka, Zelenyi Hai, Zahryzove, Senkove, Kolisnykivka, Synkivka, and Andriivka.
In the Lyman sector, 21 attacks by Russian forces were recorded. Russian troops attempted to advance near Hrekivka, Druzhkivka, Cherneshchyna, Makiivka, Terny, Torske, and the Serebrianskyi Forest area.Yesterday, Russian forces launched a single assault operation aimed at displacing the Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Hryhorivka on the Siversk sector. However, the attempt failed, with Ukrainian troops successfully holding their ground.
In the Kramatorsk sector, 13 assaults occurred in the areas of Chasiv Yar, Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Predtechyne.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy actively deployed bomber aviation and carried out six attacks near Dyliivka, Shcherbynivka, and Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces halted 59 enemy assaults, primarily near Myroliubivka, Krasnyi Yar, Lysivka, Dachenske, Chumatske, Pustynka, and Novyi Trud. The enemy attacks were most intense near Promin.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled 46 assaults by Russian forces around Dachne, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Katerynivka, Yelyzavetivka, Hanivka, Antonivka, Berestky, Zoria, and Sontsivka. The enemy also launched airstrikes at the Ukrainian settlement.
In the Vremivka sector, 17 enemy assaults occurred near Trudove, Kostiantynopolske, Rozdolne, Novoandriivka, Veselyi Hai, Rozlyv, and Rivnopil.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, Russian forces did not carry out ground assault operations, though actively deployed aviation.
In the Prydniprovske sector, Russian invaders launched five attacks on the Ukrainian positions. However, they faced strong resistance from the Ukrainian forces and suffered significant losses.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive groups formation were spotted.
In the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, Russian forces shelled Ukrainian territories using artillery and aviation." Ukrin
"President Joe Biden welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that is set to take effect Wednesday morning. But in many ways, it is the fulfillment of a key campaign promise by President-elect Donald Trump.Trump promised Arab and Muslim voters that he would end the war in Lebanon .
Biden had struggled for months to obtain a ceasefire. Originally, the Biden administration, through envoy Amos Hochstein, proposed that Israel, not Hezbollah, withdraw from the border — though Hezbollah was the aggressor.
Biden and French president Emmanuel Macron were pushing for a ceasefire — when Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Had Biden had his way, Hezbollah’s leader would have survived, in command.
It was Israel’s unexpected military dominance that set the stage for a vastly improved deal. But it was also Trump’s election that catalyzed the agreement by changing the incentives for both sides in the conflict.
Hezbollah — and Iran — feared that the Trump administration would give Israel a freer hand on the battlefield. And Israel was more prepared to compromise, secure in the knowledge that a much friendlier administration is about to take office." Breitbart
"An explosion occurred near a military base in the suburbs of the Ukrainian town of Chuguev where NATO instructors have been training Ukrainian troops, coordinator of the pro-Russian underground network Sergei Lebedev told Sputnik on Monday.
"At 9:30 p.m. [19:30 GMT] another explosion was heard near Chuguev in the direction of the A-1310 military base... After the blast, several emergency ambulances rushed to the site. We are still trying to gather more information. It is known that Western-style gun training has been conducted by NATO instructors, but it is not yet clear whether they have been involved in the incident or not," Lebedev said." Sputnik
"Over the past day, November 25, as many as 191 combat clashes were recorded on the frontlines in Ukraine, with the situation remaining challenging.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Russian invaders made five unsuccessful attempts to storm the Ukrainian positions near Vovchansk, Kudiivka, and Kozacha Lopan, actively using bombing and strike aviation.In the Kupiansk sector, 23 enemy attacks occurred. The Ukrainian forces repelled assaults near Novomlynsk, Kolisnykivka, Zahryzove, Synkivka, Lozova, Kruhliakivka, and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Lyman sector, the Russian troops attacked 11 times, trying to breach the Ukrainian defenses near Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Yampolivka, and Torske.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the invaders attacked four times near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the Russian forces launched six assaults near Toretsk, Dachne, and Shcherbynivka. One battle is still ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders halted 51 enemy offensive actions near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Hryhorivka, Petrivka, Dachenske, Pushkine, and Pustynka.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 46 attacks. The enemy was most active near Sontsivka, Berestky, Zoria, Novodmytrivka, Dalnie, Kurakhove, Uspenivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Hannivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy carried out 13 assaults near Rivnopil, Novodarivka, Kostiantynopil, and Sukhi Yaly.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions twice near Novoandriivka.
Three unsuccessful attempts were made by the enemy to dislodge the Ukrainian units from their positions in the Prydniprovske sector.
In the Volyn and Polissia sectors, no signs of enemy offensive group formation were spotted.
In the border areas of Chernihiv and Sumy regions, the enemy actively used artillery and aviation from Russian territory against Ukrainian settlements." Ukrin
"Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into Israel in response to a deadly strike in Beirut, in one of the Lebanese militant group's heaviest barrages in months. The Israeli military said some of the rockets reached Tel Aviv on Sunday, while others were intercepted by Israel's air defense systems." MS
"The next eight weeks will be the most critical and challenging in Ukraine's history since 1991, Ukraine's Ambassador to Brazil, Andriy Melnyk, said in an interview with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on Nov. 24.The statements by newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump about his readiness to end the Russian war against Ukraine within 24 hours should be taken seriously, he argues. In Melnyk's opinion, the U.S. president-elect is the only one who can radically change the situation.
However, Melnyk noted that Trump is unlikely to "share the laurels of peacemaker" with countries like China or Brazil, which have also proposed their "peace plans" for Ukraine. Therefore, Melnyk stressed that all of Ukraine's efforts—diplomatic, political, and societal—should be focused on these "eight critical weeks" leading up to Donald Trump's inauguration.
"So, we have very little time—the inauguration is on Jan. 20, less than two months away," Melnyk stated, noting that Ukrainian diplomacy should primarily focus on Florida, where Trump spends most of his time.
The diplomat believes that the worst-case scenario would be if decisions about Ukraine are "imposed over our heads."
"When the day of inauguration comes, I fear that by then a decision will have been made, and it will be harder for us," Melnyk said.
The inauguration of the U.S. president is scheduled for Jan. 20, 2025. The ceremony will take place in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C." NV
"Since the beginning of the day, as many as 122 combat clashes have occurred on the frontline, with Russian forces attacking 34 times in the Kurakhove setor alone. Intense battles are ongoing in six operational areas.In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces attacked Ukrainian positions twice near Tykhe and Vovchansk. One attack was repelled, while another battle is ongoing. Russian aircraft also bombed Hranove.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russian forces launched eight assaults on Ukrainian positions near Novomlynsk, Kolisnykivka, Kruhliakivka, Senkove, and Lozova.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops carried out 19 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Druzheliubivka, Hrekivka, Novoyehorivka, Terny, Yampolivka, Torske, and Serebrianka. Three clashes are ongoing, with Ukrainian forces holding their positions and inflicting losses on the enemy.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled four attacks near Chasiv Yar and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian troops attempted six advances near Dyliivka, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka. One clash is ongoing.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Russian forces conducted 16 attempts to displace Ukrainian defenders from their positions near Myroliubivka, Promin, Lysivka, Hryhorivka, Dachenske, Pustynka, and Chumatske. Ukrainian forces repelled 12 attacks, and four battles are still underway.
In the Kurakhove sector, Russian troops launched 34 assaults near Berestky, Sontsivka, Novodmytrivka, Zoria, Kurakhove, Dalnie, Romanivka, Yelyzavetivka, and Hanivka. Ukrainian forces repelled 23 attacks, with ongoing clashes.
In the Vremivka sector, five enemy attacks occurred near Trudove, Novosilka, and Makarivka. Ukrainian defenders repelled eight assaults.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the enemy attempted one unsuccessful attack on Ukrainian positions.
In Russia’s Kursk region, Russian aviation continues to attack its own settlements, having dropped 21 guided bombs in 18 airstrikes on its territory throughout the day. Ukrainian forces have repelled 12 Russian attacks in this direction." Ukrin
"President Javier Milei of Argentina announced a new formal alliance with Israel on Thursday, calling it “a bilateral alliance for freedom, democracy, and against terrorism and dictatorships.” The announcement came the same day as the International Criminal Court (ICC) approved warrants for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant, over objections from the United States and Argentina as well." Breitbart
"Podcaster Joe Rogan has accused President Biden and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky of trying to “start World War III.”
Rogan on Friday slammed Biden for recently approving the Ukrainian president’s request to use US-made long-range missiles against Russia to fight off the Kremlin’s invasion.
“How are you allowed to do that when you’re on your way out?” Rogan said of lame-duck outgoing President Biden. “There should be some sort of pause for significant actions that could potentially start World War III.”Zelensky has long pleaded for approval to use US-supplied Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to attack targets in Russia, a request Biden finally approved last week.
Britain then approved the use of its Storm Shadow missile — a weapon similar to the ATACMS — sparking Russia to fire a new hypersonic ballistic missile at Ukraine.
Moscow has since warned that its new missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear weapon, could be used against the US because of its extraordinary range.
Russia also has warned of the possibility of a nuclear strike in Ukraine.
Rogan blamed the escalation of the war on Ukraine and its military as he rejected Zelensky’s claims that Russia was acting out of desperation over its slowed invasion and loss of thousands of troops.
Moscow has since warned that its new missile, which is capable of carrying a nuclear weapon, could be used against the US because of its extraordinary range.
Russia also has warned of the possibility of a nuclear strike in Ukraine.
Rogan blamed the escalation of the war on Ukraine and its military as he rejected Zelensky’s claims that Russia was acting out of desperation over its slowed invasion and loss of thousands of troops." NYP
"Russian troops are attempting to capture settlements near Pokrovsk, a city in Donetsk Oblast that was home to over 60,000 people before Russia's full-scale invasion. Stanislav “Osman” Buniatov, a unit commander in the 24th Assault Battalion Aidar, provided an update on the situation on the Pokrovsk front. "They are mainly holding onto the railway, orienting themselves towards capturing the surrounding settlements,"...Representatives of the Pokrovsk City Military Administration reported on Oct. 24 that Russian forces had destroyed 80% of the settlement’s critical infrastructure." NV
"The growing presence of mysterious drone swarms at or near US military bases has become a significant cause for concern. Reports suggest these unmanned aerial systems have now been spotted over British military installations.The Guardian reports that drone swarms have been spotted over three UK airbases: RAF Lakenheath and RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, and RAF Feltwell in Norfolk between last Wednseday and Friday.
The US 48th Fighter Wing is stationed at RAF Lakenheath. This base is home to the only F-15 wing in Europe, which includes two F-15E Strike Eagle squadrons and two F-35A Lightning II squadrons.
The UK incident came just days after a drone swarm on Tuesday in Morris County, New Jersey, caused alarm because it was down the street from the military research and manufacturing facility Picatinny Arsenal." ZH
"Ukrainian Defense Forces have successfully struck and destroyed a Russian S-400 air defense system in Kursk Oblast." NV
"Ukrainian forces engaged in 227 combat clashes with Russian troops across the front lines, with the heaviest fighting reported in the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Vremivka sectors.
In the Kharkiv sector, Ukrainian forces engaged in 13 clashes near Vovchansk and Tykhe.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 12 enemy assaults near Hlushkivka, Synkivka, Zahryzove, Novoplatonivka, Kindrashivka, Pishchane, and Zelenyi Hai.
In the Lyman sector, Russian forces launched 17 attacks on Ukrainian positions near Druzheliubivka, Tverdokhlibove, Novoiehorivka, Hrekivka, Novomykhailivka, Cherneshchyna, Kopanky, Yampolivka, and Terny.
In the Siversk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled one enemy assault near Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, Russian troops launched three attacks near Stupochky and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, Russian forces launched two attacks toward Toretsk.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 55 attacks near Promin, Lysivka, Krutyi Yar, Myrnohrad, Hryhorivka, Myroliubivka, Zhovte, Pushkine, Petrivka, and Pustynka. The most intense fighting occurred near Dachenske, with Russian forces actively employing bomber and assault aircraft.
In the Kurakhove sector, Ukrainian defenders fended off 47 attacks as Russian forces, supported by aircraft, attempted to advance near Berestky, Dalnie, Romanivka, Sontsivka, Zoria, Novodmytrivka, Kurakhove, Katerynivka, and Antonivka.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy conducted 26 assaults on Ukrainian positions near Velyka Novosilka, Novodarivka, Trudove, Sukhi Yaly, Rozdolne, Kostiantynopilske, and Rivnopillia.
In the Huliaipole and Orikhiv sectors, no assault operations were reported.
In the Dnipro River sector, Russian troops made five unsuccessful attempts to dislodge Ukrainian units." Ukrin
"Riots erupted overnight in parts of Montreal after pro-Palestinian, anti-NATO protesters clashed with police officers, smashed windows of businesses, and even set vehicles ablaze in the downtown area. BREAKING: Absolute mayhem in Montreal, Canada, as pro-Hamas maniacs riot on the streets, attacking the police and terrorizing everyone. Violent mobs riot and rampage through beautiful Montreal, typifying the chaos that is engulfing our once-peaceful country after 9 years of Trudeau’s radical, divisive agenda. Trudeau fiddles while Montreal burns. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was jamming out at a Taylor Swift concert in Toronto at the time of the incident." ZH
"A group of Polish farmers shut down the nation’s largest border crossing with Ukraine to protest agriculture tax hikes enacted by the government and the EU free trade agreement with the South American trade bloc Mercosur currently being discussed within the bloc. The protesters, who were wearing yellow vests and waving Polish flags, walked back and forth over a pedestrian crossing near the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, thus blocking traffic along the road." RT
"Three law enforcement officers were wounded in a shootout around dawn near the Israeli Embassy in Amman, the Jordan News Agency (Petra) reported. The suspected gunman was shot dead. The incident unfolded when the suspect opened fire on a police patrol and then attempted to flee the scene, the agency said, citing Jordan’s Public Security Directorate." RT
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