Elon Musk Reportedly Spoke with Putin Before Proposing Peace Talks to Avoid World War III

"Elon Musk reportedly met privately with Russian President Vladimir Putin two weeks ago to discuss peace negotiations to avoid nuclear war. Musk told Bremmer that Putin said he was ‘prepared to negotiate’ under the conditions that Crimea remains under Russian control, that Ukraine remained neutral, and that Russia’s annexations of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia were enforced." TP

 

A Reeling Europe Lashes Out At The Fed For "Bringing Us To A World Recession"

"As a result of the Fed's relentless tightening blitz, which on November 2 will have hiked rates
by 75bps on four occasions in just 96 trading days, the fastest tightening campaign since Volcker, both US capital markets (the S&P 500 is down -24%, for the 4th worst year on record...... the 27-member EU bloc, lashed out all too publicly at the Fed when he said that central banks (across Europe where the recession will be far, far worse than in the US) are being forced to follow the Fed’s multiple rate rises to prevent their currencies from slumping against the dollar, and compared the US central bank’s influence to Germany’s dominance of European monetary policy before the creation of the euro....“Everybody has to follow, because otherwise their currency will be [devalued],” Borrell said to an audience of EU ambassadors, the FT reported. “Everybody is running to increase interest rates, this will bring us to a world recession.”

The comments which the FT defined as "unguarded".....Borell's warnings come as the World Bank and IMF kick off a week of joint meetings in Washington, where officials will discuss the multiple threats to the global economy." ZH

German Consulate Hit in Wave of Russian Strikes Across Ukraine

"A building housing the visa office of the German consulate in Kyiv (Kiev) has been struck amid a wave of Russian strikes across Ukraine, reports claim." Breitbart

Ukraine details damage after nationwide attacks - At least 11 key infrastructure sites have been hit, causing blackouts

"Ukrainian government has reported serious damage to the country’s infrastructure following
Russian missile attacks on Monday morning. People should expect outages of basic services.....“As of 11:00 a.m. 11 key infrastructure objects in eight regions of Ukraine and in Kiev have been damaged,” the head of the cabinet said on social media. “We need to be prepared for temporary interruptions of electricity, water, and telecommunications.”..... at least 75 missiles were fired...The administration of Kiev Region urged people to charge their devices and stockpile water due to potential disruptions of utilities." RT

 

 

Russia Names New General to Lead Ukraine Offensive After Setbacks

"Russia appointed a new general to lead the Ukraine offensive after Moscow suffered a series of military setbacks that triggered criticism of the army's leadership. 

The Russian defense ministry said General Sergei Surovikin had been appointed  "commander of the Joint Grouping of Forces in the areas of the special military operation," using the Kremlin's term for the offensive." MT

Putin Decries "Act Of Terrorism" On Crimean Bridge, Identifies Ukraine Secret Services As Culprits

"Following meetings with his top security officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that  Ukrainian intelligence is behind the deadly attack on the Crimean Bridge." ZH

At least 17 killed in missile attack on Zaporizhzhia

"At least 17 people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on Zaporizhzhia overnight.

Anatolii Kurtiev, acting mayor of Zaporizhzhia, said this in a Telegram post." UF

Large Explosion Destroys Part Of Key Bridge Linking Russia To Crimea

"Russian authorities said that an explosion involving a truck caused a fire and destroyed a section of a bridge linking Russia and Crimea. The bridge is regarded as a key supply route for Russian troops in southern Ukraine." ZH

Belarus in nuclear danger?

"Belarus is facing the possibility of a tactical nuclear attack from Poland, President Alexander Lukashenko said, in response to revelations that Warsaw and Washington have been in “nuclear sharing” talks." RT

Taliban Inks Major Russian Fuel Deal

"The Taliban terrorist organization, operating as the de facto government of Afghanistan,
signed a major agreement with Russia last week that would significantly reduce pressure on the country’s fuel supply." Breitbart

Ukraine Frantically Tries to Walk Back Zelensky Call for ‘Preemptive Strikes’ on Russia

"The presidential press office of Ukraine accused global media outlets of “nuclear hysteria” for sharing remarks made by President Volodymyr Zelensky in which he asked the world for “preemptive strikes” on Russia to avoid nuclear war." Breitbart

Kremlin suspends celebrations of Putin's birthday due to situation on the front

"The Kremlin has deemed it inappropriate to stage celebrations of Russian President
Vladimir Putin’s birthday because "it has become clear that now is not an appropriate moment for celebrations"." UAP

Russians Invade Alaskan Island to Seek Asylum, Escape Military Service

"Two Russian nationals used their geographically convenient access to the United States to escape involuntary military service as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to complete his goal of annexing parts of Ukraine, and perhaps reassembling a large invasion force for round two. 

The fleeing Russian men landed on the shore in Gambell, Alaska, located on the northwestern tip of St. Lawrence Island." PJM

Biden Warns 'Nuclear Armageddon' Threat Back 'For First Time Since Cuban Missile Crisis'

"Biden said that the threat of nuclear "Armageddon" is at its highest level since the Cuban missile crisis, and that the US is trying to find an "off-ramp" for Russia before they begin the use of tactical nuclear weapons." ZH

Deadly blast hits arms plant in Eastern Europe

"An explosion at a Bulgarian weapons factory has left at least three people dead and one other
injured, destroying much of the facility and prompting a full evacuation of the premises, according to local officials.

District prosecutors said the blast occurred at a plant run by weapons maker Arsenal in the city of Kazanlak. Though officials initially said the explosion had claimed the life of a 55-year-old man who worked at the factory, they have since confirmed the deaths of two female employees aged 53 and 43. One other woman remains in the hospital after suffering serious injuries in the explosion." RT