Germany Rejects Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’ for Ukraine: ‘A Country at War Can’t Join NATO’

"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used a television interview to make a surprisingly frank rebuttal to President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’, the document the Ukrainian leader has been flogging around Western capitals, and which was made largely public for the first time last week. Putting his rejection bluntly, Scholz said: “a country that is at war cannot become a NATO member.” Breitbart

China Preparing for Direct Strike on America? Influx of PLA Agents Across U.S. Border Raises Alarm

"A new report from expert Gordon Chang suggests China may be preparing for a direct confrontation with the U.S., potentially using “sleeper cells” embedded across America. According to Chang, covert People’s Liberation Army (PLA) agents have been entering the U.S. through southern border crossings, posing as migrants to evade detection. This infiltration is reportedly part of a larger plan to sabotage critical U.S. facilities in the event of an escalating conflict with China. Chang warns that unless addressed, these covert operatives could destabilize key infrastructures, including military sites, heightening the risk of a preemptive strike." MS

192 combat clashes at front in past day, most attacks in Pokrovsk, Kurakhove sectors

"192 combat engagements between the Ukrainian Defense Forces and the Russian army took

place along the frontlines, with most enemy attacks recorded in the Pokrovsk and Kurakhove sectors.
In the Kharkiv sector, four enemy attacks took place near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, Russians attacked Ukrainian defense positions 17 times near Holubivka, Stepova Novoselivka and Vyshneve over the past day.
In the Lyman sector, Russian troops attacked 24 times in an attempt to advance near six different localities. The enemy concentrated their main efforts on Hrekivka, Terny, Torske, and the Serebryansky Forest.
In the Siversk sector, the invaders tried to advance six times in the areas of Ivano-Daryivka and Vyimka. hey were pushed back." Ukrin

Haiti: Gangs Open Fire on U.N. Helicopter, Forcing It to Land in Port-au-Prince

"A United Nations helicopter was hit by several rounds of gunfire while flying over Haiti on Thursday, forcing the chopper to land in the capital of Port-au-Prince." Breitbart

Israeli Forces Attack Iran With "Precise Strikes On Military Targets" In Retaliatory Response

"Israel attacked Iran with what it's referred to as "precise strikes on Iranian military targets," weeks after the Islamic Republic fired around 180 ballistic missiles towards Israel on Oct. 1. Blasts were reported near the headquarters of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. Israeli military said its strikes are underway, and that their "offensive and defensive capabilities are fully mobilized," while the WSJ reports that Israel gave the US advance notice.

"We were aware in advance," said a US official." ZeroHedge

Ukrainian Troops Increasingly Refusing Orders, Desertion Rates Explode

"The Ukrainian prosecutor’s office has opened 51,000 cases of desertion through the first nine months of 2024. The number of soldiers abandoning their posts is likely to double last year’s total.

The Times of London reported data from the Ukrainian government showing that "51,000 criminal cases were initiated for desertion and abandonment of a military unit between January and September of this year." ZeroHedge

187 combat clashes along frontlines over past day

"187 combat clashes occurred along the frontlines in Ukraine.
Kharkiv sector, the enemy launched eight attacks near the settlements of Vovchansk and Starytsia.
In the Kupiansk sector, Ukraine's Defense Forces repelled 14 enemy attacks near Holubivka, Pishchane, Lozova, Kruhliakivka, Novoosynove, and Vyshneve.

In the Lyman sector, the enemy attacked 23 times near the settlements of Druzheliubivka, Katerynivka, Hrekivka, Tverdokhlibove, Terni, Zarichne, Torske, and Serebrianka.
In the Siversk sector, the Ukrainian defenders repelled one Russian assault near Vyimka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, the Russian forces attacked twice in the areas of Chasiv Yar and Predtechyne.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian Defense Forces repelled 55 attacks in the areas of Myroliubivka, Krutyi Yar, Novotoretske, Lysivka, Krasnyi Yar, Mykolaivka, Sukhyi Yar, and Mykhailivka. The Russian forces concentrated their main efforts in the directions of Selydove and Promin.
In the Kurakhove sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled 20 attacks, with the heaviest fighting near Novodmytrivka, Zoriane, Kreminna Balka, Novomykolaivka, Maksymilianivka, Antonivka, Katerynivka, Kostiantynivka, Novoselydove, and Hostre.
In the Vremivka sector, the enemy launched eight attacks in the areas of Bohoyavlenka and Novoukrainka, actively using bombers.
In the Orikhiv sector, with air support, the Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian positions four times.
Kovalov also noted that in the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian forces unsuccessfully tried three times to displace the Ukrainian units from their positions." Ukrin

Hezbollah Has Bases in Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela

"Hezbollah and other Iranian radical groups have established bases in Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.

Gur-Aryeh issued the warning in remarks during an online press conference with Nicaraguan journalists working in exile on the subject of Israel-Nicaraguan relations — organized by the Israeli Diplomatic Mission in Costa Rica after communist dictator Daniel Ortega recently ordered the rupture of Nicaragua’s diplomatic ties with Israel." 

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CNN reporter, crew held captive as ‘spies’ by militia in Darfur

"CNN correspondent Clarissa Ward revealed that she and her team were held captive by a militia for two days while reporting in Darfur earlier this month.

The 44-year-old veteran war correspondent traveled to Sudan to report on the civil war, which has ignited a humanitarian crisis with more than 26 million people facing famine.
In an essay she penned for CNN, Ward said she and her team were detained by a militia led by a man who went by the moniker “the general,” just hours after arriving in North Darfur.
Ward, cameraman Scott McWhinne and producer Brent Swails were inside a vehicle when they were surrounded by armed fighters who angrily told them not to film on the scene.
Ward’s producer tried to defuse the situation but the general grabbed a rifle and fired off a round– apparently targeting a bird..... they were met by a rival militia and two trucks carrying rocket propelled grenades and machine guns.
The team’s driver was hauled off in chains to the town jail and the crew was interrogated individually for three hours in a “small, windowless room.”
After the questioning, Ward and her team were put in their vehicle and ordered to follow a convoy that was headed deeper into Darfur. The crew was then held for two days under the watch of armed men, some as young as 14, Ward wrote.After 48 hours, the general informed the CNN team that they would be let go, with the general saying, “We thought you were spies but now you can go home.” NYP

US to provide Ukraine with $20 billion using Russian assets

"The United States will provide Ukraine with $20 billion in aid using proceeds from frozen Russian assets, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced in his evening address." NV

Russia pressing in Pokrovsk axis, 148 clashes recorded across entire frontline in past day

"A total of 148 combat encounters of Ukraine’s Defense Forces with the Russian invaders were recorded in the past day. In the Pokrovsk direction, Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 assault and offensive operations launched by the enemy.
Kharkiv axis: the enemy stormed nine times near Vovchansk and Tykhe.
Kupiansk axis: the Russians attacked nine times as Ukraine repelled assaults near Pishchane, Kruhliakivka, Stepova Novoselivka, Lozova, Vyshneve, and Pershotravneve.
Lyman axis: the enemy attacked 12 times, trying to penetrate the defenses near Hrekivka, Terny, Novomykhailivka, Torske, and Serebrianka.
Kramatorsk axis: Russian troops attacked five times in the areas of Stupochky, Bila Hora, and Hryhorivka.

Toretsk axis: the enemy launched six attacks in the direction of Toretsk and Nelypivka.
Pokrovsk axis: Ukrainian defenders repelled 38 Russian assaults in the areas of Selydove, Novotoretsk, Lysivka, Sukha Balka, Promin, Sukhyi Yar, Krutyi Yar, Myroliubivka, Krasnyi Yar, and Mykhailivka. The enemy focused the most on Selydove. Russian troops employed bombers and fighter jets to deliver strikes.
Kurakhove axis: the Defense Forces repelled 34 attacks. The Russians most actively tried to advance near Katerynivka and Kreminna Balka. Also, the enemy attacked in the direction of Antonivka, Novodmytrivka, Novoselydivka, Kostiantynivka, Zoriane, Hostre, and Dalnie, actively employing aviation.
Vremivka axis: the Russian army went for five assaults in the areas of Bohoiavlenka, Novoukrainka, and Zolota Nyva.
Orikhiv axis: Ukraine repelled a Russian attack near Novodanylivka.
Prydniprovskyi axis: four times, the Russians unsuccessfully attempted to dislodge Ukrainian troops from their positions.
Volyn and Polissia axes: Ukraine’s military spotted no signs of enemy offensive groupings being formed." Ukrin

Explosions rock Cherkasy amid Russian drone attacks

"A series of explosions were heard in Cherkasy early in the morning, Suspilne.

The Ukrainian Air Force had previously issued a warning about the threat of drone strikes in oblast." NV

North Korea calls Ukrainians ‘lunatics’

"Kim Yo-jong, a senior North Korean official and sister of the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, has lashed out at the “lunatics” in South Korea  and Ukraine who threaten nuclear-armed nations." RT

Zelensky denies planning new purge

"Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has denied persistent rumors in Kiev that he intends to fire the defense minister and military intelligence chief, ostensibly over frontline failures.

Earlier this month multiple outlets reported that there have been discussions about replacing Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and the head of the military intelligence service (HUR), Kirill Budanov." RT

Head of Islamic State in Iraq eliminated

"The top commander of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) in Iraq has been killed, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced.

The announcement confirms a statement on the killing of Jassim Al-Mazrouei, also known as Abu Abdul Qader, issued by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) late last week.
Al-Sudani highlighted that the “exceptional operation” was carried out by the country’s counter terrorism and national security services under the supervision of the Joint Operations Command (JOC) in the Hamrin Mountains in northeastern Iraq." RT