Ville Kostian
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Geopolitics, geoeconomics and military.
#Russia - "The Russian army has a reputation for murdering, torturing and treating its own recruits terribly. How does such behavior become acceptable in a military?"
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Why does the Russian army's brutal culture go unchecked? – DW – 11/15/2025
The Russian army has a reputation for murdering, torturing and treating its own recruits terribly. How does such behavior become acceptable in a military?
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November 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#Russia - "The Russian army has a reputation for murdering, torturing and treating its own recruits terribly. How does such behavior become acceptable in a military?"
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⚡️Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
Ukrainian forces withdrew from the village of Novovasylivske in Zaporizhzhia Oblast to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces said on Nov. 15.
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
⚡️Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from the village to "more favorable defensive positions," the Southern Defense Forces confirmed on Nov. 15.
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Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast #Ukraine
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Ukraine confirms withdrawal from Novovasylivske amid Russian advances in Zaporizhzhia Oblast #Ukraine
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The 7th Airborne Assault Corps reports an airstrike destroyed the Selydove-Pokrovsk road, cutting a Russian logistics route for light vehicles. Ukrainian forces are setting up additional obstacles on other sections while Russian command sends troops to clear the barriers.
November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
The 7th Airborne Assault Corps reports an airstrike destroyed the Selydove-Pokrovsk road, cutting a Russian logistics route for light vehicles. Ukrainian forces are setting up additional obstacles on other sections while Russian command sends troops to clear the barriers.
"Iranian forces intercept tanker, divert it towards #Iran" www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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November 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"Iranian forces intercept tanker, divert it towards #Iran" www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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Trump just torched his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “crazy” and accusing her of endless complaining. MTG hit back, suggesting Trump fears the Epstein files she supports releasing. Taylor Greene is know for her anti-Ukraine stance.
November 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Trump just torched his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “crazy” and accusing her of endless complaining. MTG hit back, suggesting Trump fears the Epstein files she supports releasing. Taylor Greene is know for her anti-Ukraine stance.
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Deserves wider attention
November 15, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Deserves wider attention
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Researcher MT_Anderson analyzed satellite imagery of the Novorossiysk air defense site prior to the recent Neptune strike. He counted 7 S-400 launchers likely within the blast zone. Footage shows clear explosions and secondary detonation. Now waiting on post-strike imagery to assess the damage.
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Researcher MT_Anderson analyzed satellite imagery of the Novorossiysk air defense site prior to the recent Neptune strike. He counted 7 S-400 launchers likely within the blast zone. Footage shows clear explosions and secondary detonation. Now waiting on post-strike imagery to assess the damage.
" #Trump cuts ties with ‘Wacky’ Marjorie Taylor #Greene, once among his top #MAGA -world defenders"
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Trump cuts ties with 'Wacky' Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
President Donald Trump has publicly ended his support for Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her “Wacky Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in the next midterms “if the ri...
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November 15, 2025 at 10:46 AM
" #Trump cuts ties with ‘Wacky’ Marjorie Taylor #Greene, once among his top #MAGA -world defenders"
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'North Korea has reduced shell supplies to Russia and is sending outdated ones — HUR' www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
November 15, 2025 at 7:14 AM
'North Korea has reduced shell supplies to Russia and is sending outdated ones — HUR' www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
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General Staff: Russia has lost 1,157,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 #Ukraine
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,157,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
kyivindependent.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:19 AM
General Staff: Russia has lost 1,157,400 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 #Ukraine
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#BREAKING
🇺🇲 Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, as well as a Republican, sharply criticized each other after the partial release of the Epstein files
Read the full thread 👇
🇺🇲 Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, as well as a Republican, sharply criticized each other after the partial release of the Epstein files
Read the full thread 👇
November 15, 2025 at 7:11 AM
#BREAKING
🇺🇲 Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, as well as a Republican, sharply criticized each other after the partial release of the Epstein files
Read the full thread 👇
🇺🇲 Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, as well as a Republican, sharply criticized each other after the partial release of the Epstein files
Read the full thread 👇
" #Trump says he’s weighing Saudi request to purchase F-35s: ‘They wanna buy a lot of jets’" - #KSA
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Trump says he’s weighing Saudi request to purchase F-35s: ‘They wanna buy a lot of jets’
US president also says he hopes Riyadh will normalize ties with Israel as part of Abraham Accords, as Saudi crown prince set to visit White House
www.timesofisrael.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 AM
" #Trump says he’s weighing Saudi request to purchase F-35s: ‘They wanna buy a lot of jets’" - #KSA
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" #China 's New Catapult-Equipped Amphib Heads Out on Sea Trials"
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China's New Catapult-Equipped Amphib Heads Out on Sea Trials
The PLA Navy's new flat-deck amphibious assault ship Sichuan has departed shipyard for sea trials, barely two years after her keel was laid and just...
maritime-executive.com
November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
" #China 's New Catapult-Equipped Amphib Heads Out on Sea Trials"
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" #Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing #Epstein feud"
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Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing Epstein feud
President turns on ‘Wacky Marjorie’ after congresswoman criticizes effort to block release of key Epstein documents
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:46 AM
" #Trump ends support for Marjorie Taylor Greene amid growing #Epstein feud"
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" #Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on #Ukraine ’s rail network intensify"
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Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on Ukraine’s rail network intensify
Ukrainian minister says more than 800 attacks recorded since start of year as Moscow seeks to destroy country’s logistical capabilities
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November 15, 2025 at 5:51 AM
" #Russia increasingly targeting trains as attacks on #Ukraine ’s rail network intensify"
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The Ryazan refinery in Russia has been struck once again. Reportedly, multiple hits occurred in this Russian oil facility. Fire can been seen.
November 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
The Ryazan refinery in Russia has been struck once again. Reportedly, multiple hits occurred in this Russian oil facility. Fire can been seen.
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Donald Trump said he was “withdrawing my support and Endorsement” of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, in an escalating feud with a once stalwart conservative ally.
Trump Says He’s ‘Withdrawing’ Support From Greene as Feud Erupts
President Donald Trump said he was “withdrawing my support and Endorsement” of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, in an escalating feud with a once stalwart conservative ally.
bloom.bg
November 15, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Donald Trump said he was “withdrawing my support and Endorsement” of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, in an escalating feud with a once stalwart conservative ally.
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This is outrageous. Trump is using the US treasury as a personal piggybank for himself and his buddies.
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Justice Department Prepares to Pay Trump Ally Michael Flynn Millions
The DOJ wants to give Michael Flynn a hefty settlement, even though he once pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.
newrepublic.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 AM
This is outrageous. Trump is using the US treasury as a personal piggybank for himself and his buddies.
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6/ Iranian officials have warned that Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz if the international community blocked Iranian oil exports and have touted Iranian naval capabilities and their destructive and deterrent effect towards Iran‘s adversaries.
November 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
6/ Iranian officials have warned that Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz if the international community blocked Iranian oil exports and have touted Iranian naval capabilities and their destructive and deterrent effect towards Iran‘s adversaries.