Thursday, February 6, 2025
Ukraine pitches gas storage for US LNG in energy security push
Ukrainian drones hit Russian airfield used for launches of Shahed UAVs
Russian glide bombs hit Novopavlivka community in Dnipropetrovsk region
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Trump claims he ordered ‘obliteration’ of Iran if he’s assassinated in chilling warning: ‘I’ve left instructions’
"President Trump said Tuesday that Iran will be “obliterated” if it
“If they did that, they would be obliterated. That would be the end,” Trump said in the Oval Office as he signed an order to reimpose “maximum pressure” on Tehran, including directing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to tighten sanctions on the theocracy’s oil sales and enforce violations of existing restrictions in a bid to reduce its exports to “zero.”
NYP
Trump Restores ‘Maximum Pressure’ Policy to Keep Iran from Possessing Nukes
"President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday that reinstates the “maximum pressure” policy on Iran that he implemented during his first term.
The “maximum pressure” executive order was part of a larger package of executive orders that included several foreign policy initiatives, such as withdrawing America from several
United Nations agencies including the Human Rights Council and UNESCO. Much of the pressure will be financial, as the executive order tasks the Department of the Treasury to implement sweeping sanctions to keep money out of the pockets of the Iranian regime.
Iran is the world’s premier state sponsor of terrorism, funding and controlling a complex web of jihadist entities including Hamas, Hezbollah, a host of Iraqi Shiite militias, and the Houthi terrorists of Yemen. In 2o18, a State Department study estimated that Iran spends as much as $1 billion a year funding terrorism." Breitbart
Iran is the world’s premier state sponsor of terrorism, funding and controlling a complex web of jihadist entities including Hamas, Hezbollah, a host of Iraqi Shiite militias, and the Houthi terrorists of Yemen. In 2o18, a State Department study estimated that Iran spends as much as $1 billion a year funding terrorism." Breitbart
North Korean troops reportedly pulled back from Russia-Ukraine front line
Trump’s Gaza plan could ‘change history’ – Netanyahu
"US President Donald Trump’s proposal for an American takeover of Gaza is worth considering and will be explored, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said, praising the Jewish state’s “best friend” for thinking “outside the box.”
Speaking at a joint press conference with Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday, Trump announced plans for the US to assume control of the enclave, clear the remains of damaged buildings, and rebuild it. He also reiterated his position that Palestinians should be permanently resettled outside of Gaza.
Netanyahu responded positively to Trump’s proposal, describing it as a potentially historic move.
One of the Jewish state’s key goals in the 15-month conflict was “to make sure Gaza never poses a threat to Israel again,” he said." RT
Netanyahu responded positively to Trump’s proposal, describing it as a potentially historic move.
One of the Jewish state’s key goals in the 15-month conflict was “to make sure Gaza never poses a threat to Israel again,” he said." RT
Full interview with Piers Morgan / Zelensky on Putin’s goals, the war’s hot phase, nuclear threats, and Kyiv’s terms for talks
"Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a high-profile interview to British journalist Piers Morgan, host of the talk show Uncensored.
In this 90-minute conversation, Zelensky:
Provided figures on Russia’s and Ukraine’s current war losses;
Stated readiness for peace talks in a four-party format (Ukraine, the U.S., the EU, and Russia, including dictator Vladimir Putin) if that is the only path to peace;
Said Ukraine cannot “sacrifice millions of our people” to reclaim territories militarily at this moment but will never recognize occupied lands as Russian and will take them back over time;
Guaranteed that elections will be scheduled and held once martial law ends, noting that holding them now is impossible due to the inability of Ukrainian soldiers, people in occupied territories, and temporarily displaced citizens to vote;
Claimed Russia seeks to install a “puppet leader” in Ukraine after fully destroying the country, as it did in Chechnya and Georgia;
Raised concerns about Ukraine’s security if NATO accession is delayed “for years or decades through no fault of our own,” questioning what would protect Ukraine in the meantime and rhetorically asking whether the West would provide nuclear weapons instead;
Delivered a sharp response to Tucker Carlson and Russian propaganda claims that he is a “dictator” for not holding elections and allegedly suppressing religious freedom in Ukraine, saying: “People need to stop working for Putin and kissing his ass, to be honest,” referring to Carlson." NV
In this 90-minute conversation, Zelensky:
Provided figures on Russia’s and Ukraine’s current war losses;
Stated readiness for peace talks in a four-party format (Ukraine, the U.S., the EU, and Russia, including dictator Vladimir Putin) if that is the only path to peace;
Said Ukraine cannot “sacrifice millions of our people” to reclaim territories militarily at this moment but will never recognize occupied lands as Russian and will take them back over time;
Claimed Russia seeks to install a “puppet leader” in Ukraine after fully destroying the country, as it did in Chechnya and Georgia;
Raised concerns about Ukraine’s security if NATO accession is delayed “for years or decades through no fault of our own,” questioning what would protect Ukraine in the meantime and rhetorically asking whether the West would provide nuclear weapons instead;
Delivered a sharp response to Tucker Carlson and Russian propaganda claims that he is a “dictator” for not holding elections and allegedly suppressing religious freedom in Ukraine, saying: “People need to stop working for Putin and kissing his ass, to be honest,” referring to Carlson." NV
85 skirmishes between Ukrainian and Russian forces in past day
"Eighty-five combat clashes were recorded between Ukrainian forces and Russian invaders.
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched a single assault near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, seven enemy attacks were repelled near Zahryzove, Petropavlivka, Lozova, and Novoosynove.
In the Lyman sector, two enemy assaults were recorded near Yampolivka and Dibrova.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six Russian attacks were recorded near Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, ten enemy assaults occurred near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 35 Russian attacks near Kalynove, Myroliubivka, Promin, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Andriivka, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, two Russian assaults were stopped near Rozlyv and Zelenivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, three enemy attacks were repelled near Novosilka." Ukrin
In the Kharkiv sector, Russian forces launched a single assault near Vovchansk.
In the Lyman sector, two enemy assaults were recorded near Yampolivka and Dibrova.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six Russian attacks were recorded near Stupochky, Predtechyne, and Chasiv Yar.
In the Toretsk sector, ten enemy assaults occurred near Toretsk and Shcherbynivka.
In the Pokrovsk sector, Ukrainian forces repelled 35 Russian attacks near Kalynove, Myroliubivka, Promin, Kotlyne, Udachne, Uspenivka, Andriivka, and Dachne.
In the Novopavlivka sector, two Russian assaults were stopped near Rozlyv and Zelenivka.
In the Huliaipole sector, three enemy attacks were repelled near Novosilka." Ukrin
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Ukrainian drone strike sets Russian oil, gas plants ablaze
"A Russian oil refinery and gas processing plant went up in flames after Ukraine fired dozens
of drones over the border.
Shocking video from Russia’s Astrakhan region shows a large fire engulfing the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant, spewing embers and black clouds into the hazy night sky.
A similar fire was reported 300 miles from the frontlines in the Volgograd region, where a fire broke out at a Lukoil oil refinery following the Ukrainian drone barrage." MS
Shocking video from Russia’s Astrakhan region shows a large fire engulfing the Astrakhan Gas Processing Plant, spewing embers and black clouds into the hazy night sky.
A similar fire was reported 300 miles from the frontlines in the Volgograd region, where a fire broke out at a Lukoil oil refinery following the Ukrainian drone barrage." MS
Kharkiv couple face life sentence for directing Russian air raids
"A couple who allegedly helped the Russian 
GRU (military intelligence) carry out missile and bomb attacks on Kharkiv and its suburbs under the guise of volunteer work have been arrested.
The suspects, a local unemployed man and his partner, posed as volunteers helping stray animals but were actually gathering geolocation data for potential targets, including military checkpoints and medical facilities where Ukrainian soldiers were being treated." NV
The suspects, a local unemployed man and his partner, posed as volunteers helping stray animals but were actually gathering geolocation data for potential targets, including military checkpoints and medical facilities where Ukrainian soldiers were being treated." NV
France to double military spending – Macron
This comes amid US pressure on NATO member states to increase contributions to collective security." RT
110 combat engagements on front lines, most in Pokrovsk secto
"110 combat engagements took place between the Defense Forces of Ukraine and the Russian invaders on the front lines.
The Russian forces carried out airstrikes, including in the areas of Borova, Bochkove, Pishchane, Baranivka, Zahryzove, Kindrashivka, and Zelenyi Hai in Kharkiv region; Siversk, Zakitne, Toretsk, Kleban-Byk, Oleksandrivka, Serhiivka, Udachne, Odradne, Bakhatyr, Rozlyv, Novyi Komar, and Novopil in Donetsk region.
In the Kharkiv sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled one enemy attack near Vovchansk.
In the Kupiansk sector, 13 Russian attacks occurred over the past day. Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled assault actions near Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out four attacks. They attempted to advance near Novoyehorivka, Terniv, Novoliubivka, and Yampolivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian troops attacked in the area of Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six combat engagements were recorded near Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and towards Predtechyne and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks near Krymske, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka, sometimes supporting their actions with airstrikes.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 38 assault and offensive actions by the Russian forces inear Malynivka, Novopoltavka, Zelenе Pole, Tarasivka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Nadiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Dachne, and Pokrovsk. The Russians actively used assault and bomber aviation.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled six attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, and Novyi Komar.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian invaders made two offensive actions toward Novosilka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks near Novodanylivka and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian invaders unsuccessfully attacked the Ukrainian positions eight times. Enemy aviation was active in this direction." Ukrin
The Russian forces carried out airstrikes, including in the areas of Borova, Bochkove, Pishchane, Baranivka, Zahryzove, Kindrashivka, and Zelenyi Hai in Kharkiv region; Siversk, Zakitne, Toretsk, Kleban-Byk, Oleksandrivka, Serhiivka, Udachne, Odradne, Bakhatyr, Rozlyv, Novyi Komar, and Novopil in Donetsk region.
In the Kupiansk sector, 13 Russian attacks occurred over the past day. Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled assault actions near Petropavlivka, Pishchane, and Zahryzove.
In the Lyman sector, the enemy carried out four attacks. They attempted to advance near Novoyehorivka, Terniv, Novoliubivka, and Yampolivka.
In the Siversk sector, the Russian troops attacked in the area of Bilohorivka.
In the Kramatorsk sector, six combat engagements were recorded near Chasiv Yar, Bila Hora, and towards Predtechyne and Stupochky.
In the Toretsk sector, the enemy carried out 12 attacks near Krymske, Toretsk, and Shcherbynivka, sometimes supporting their actions with airstrikes.
In the Pokrovsk sector, the Ukrainian defenders stopped 38 assault and offensive actions by the Russian forces inear Malynivka, Novopoltavka, Zelenе Pole, Tarasivka, Myroliubivka, Yelyzavetivka, Promin, Lysivka, Udachne, Nadiivka, Uspenivka, Novooleksandrivka, Dachne, and Pokrovsk. The Russians actively used assault and bomber aviation.
In the Novopavlivka sector, Ukraine’s Defense Forces repelled six attacks near Kostiantynopil, Rozdolne, and Novyi Komar.
In the Huliaipole sector, the Russian invaders made two offensive actions toward Novosilka.
In the Orikhiv sector, the Ukrainian forces repelled two attacks near Novodanylivka and Shcherbaky.
In the Prydniprovske sector, the Russian invaders unsuccessfully attacked the Ukrainian positions eight times. Enemy aviation was active in this direction." Ukrin
Trudeau Bends The Knee: Canada Will Send 10,000 Troops To Border, Name Fentanyl Czar To Delay Trump Tariffs
"In what is a carbon copy of Trump's tariff-delaying deal with Mexico, moments ago Canada's outgoing PM, Justin Trudeau, said that he too
Mexico Folds: Sending Troops to Secure Border to Avoid Trump Tariffs
"Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 troops to its northern border as one of the ways to stop a 25 percent tariff
from the Trump administration temporarily. The concession comes after days of grandstanding by the Mexican president, who publicly claimed she would stand up for her country’s sovereignty.
On Monday morning, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that Mexico had agreed to send 10,000 military troops to its northern border to stop illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling. The move allowed Mexico to avoid new tariffs for one month. During that month, officials from both countries would work on a new “deal” between the two countries." Breitbart
from the Trump administration temporarily. The concession comes after days of grandstanding by the Mexican president, who publicly claimed she would stand up for her country’s sovereignty.On Monday morning, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that Mexico had agreed to send 10,000 military troops to its northern border to stop illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling. The move allowed Mexico to avoid new tariffs for one month. During that month, officials from both countries would work on a new “deal” between the two countries." Breitbart
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