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Watching the Clash of Civilizations, the Fall of Russia and the U.S. Four decades of Foreign Policy & International Security, Intelligence, Crude Oil, Energy. Inside knowledge. All retired or not much.
Putin:
"We have no intention, no plans, no aggressive plans against Europe, OK, we are ready to fix it as you wish. We ourselves suggested this before, but if our Western partners, let's call them partners, want this now, please, we are ready, but we understand that we need to sit down >>>
"We have no intention, no plans, no aggressive plans against Europe, OK, we are ready to fix it as you wish. We ourselves suggested this before, but if our Western partners, let's call them partners, want this now, please, we are ready, but we understand that we need to sit down >>>
November 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Putin:
"We have no intention, no plans, no aggressive plans against Europe, OK, we are ready to fix it as you wish. We ourselves suggested this before, but if our Western partners, let's call them partners, want this now, please, we are ready, but we understand that we need to sit down >>>
"We have no intention, no plans, no aggressive plans against Europe, OK, we are ready to fix it as you wish. We ourselves suggested this before, but if our Western partners, let's call them partners, want this now, please, we are ready, but we understand that we need to sit down >>>
Not bad.
The complete story of how KGB has the Epstein files, why Silicon Valley is so pro-Russian and why Democrats did not do anything about it.
It started with Robert Maxwell, then Epstein, now Trump. Sex-trafficking, blackmailing, financial fraud on a big scale
european-security.com/the-cesspool...
It started with Robert Maxwell, then Epstein, now Trump. Sex-trafficking, blackmailing, financial fraud on a big scale
european-security.com/the-cesspool...
The Cesspool and Chaos: the Russian Connection in the Epstein Affair - European Security
In this explosive article, French historian Françoise Thom highlights the close relationship between the late financier Jeffrey Epstein and the father of his
european-security.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Not bad.
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Russia dropping bombs on Huliaipole. The Russian I got the video from calls them FABs, which means they're unguided. But it's possible he was using imprecise language; Russia's guided bombs are also made out of FABs but have a guidance kit bolted on, like a JDAM.
November 27, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Russia dropping bombs on Huliaipole. The Russian I got the video from calls them FABs, which means they're unguided. But it's possible he was using imprecise language; Russia's guided bombs are also made out of FABs but have a guidance kit bolted on, like a JDAM.
THIS
Garry Kasparov @garrykasparov.bsky.social:
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
Four years Ukraine is fighting for the whole Europe.
NATO was built to fight only one war, not to go to Afghanistan, not to go to Syria. One war to save free Europe from Russian aggression.
November 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
THIS
Driscoll served in the Army for three and a half years, leaving active duty as a first lieutenant. Was an armor officer, a cavalry scout platoon leader. Was deployed to Iraq for nine months in October 2009. An American politician, businessman, lawyer.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 At a meeting in Kyiv, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll warned European diplomats that Russia is now producing missiles faster than it fires them, creating a growing stockpile that could threaten Ukraine — and potentially other European countries, - NYT
November 27, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Driscoll served in the Army for three and a half years, leaving active duty as a first lieutenant. Was an armor officer, a cavalry scout platoon leader. Was deployed to Iraq for nine months in October 2009. An American politician, businessman, lawyer.
50,000 by 2035 (amid growing threats)
He is kidding or something.
He is kidding or something.
Macron to announce voluntary military service amid 'growing threats'
Macron to announce voluntary military service amid 'growing threats'
France's beleaguered national service is set for a revamp, aiming to mobilize 50,000 young people by 2035.
www.lemonde.fr
November 27, 2025 at 11:33 AM
50,000 by 2035 (amid growing threats)
He is kidding or something.
He is kidding or something.
Then initiate Ukraine's lawsuit against Euroclear to get the Russian funds as compensation for damages.
Sovereign assets issue?
Revisit the laws, there are ongoing discussions if sovereign assets can be arrested. Also see Yukos v Russia case.
www.brusselstimes.com/1845494/froz...
Sovereign assets issue?
Revisit the laws, there are ongoing discussions if sovereign assets can be arrested. Also see Yukos v Russia case.
www.brusselstimes.com/1845494/froz...
Russian assets in Belgium: Euroclear boss says she won't rule out suing EU if funds are seized
In an interview with Le Monde, Valérie Urbain said: 'It's time to stop targeting Euroclear and Belgium.'
www.brusselstimes.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Then initiate Ukraine's lawsuit against Euroclear to get the Russian funds as compensation for damages.
Sovereign assets issue?
Revisit the laws, there are ongoing discussions if sovereign assets can be arrested. Also see Yukos v Russia case.
www.brusselstimes.com/1845494/froz...
Sovereign assets issue?
Revisit the laws, there are ongoing discussions if sovereign assets can be arrested. Also see Yukos v Russia case.
www.brusselstimes.com/1845494/froz...
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If we had a functional justice system, Donald Trump would be in prison right now.
November 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
If we had a functional justice system, Donald Trump would be in prison right now.
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Agreed.
Total bs to sit there talking about it, patting each others back for "helping". Stop talking and do something.
Just move troops inside western Ukraine (if ua is ok with it oc). Don't ask the Russians or Americans. Just do it.
@keirgiles.bsky.social has described this solkutin long ago;
Total bs to sit there talking about it, patting each others back for "helping". Stop talking and do something.
Just move troops inside western Ukraine (if ua is ok with it oc). Don't ask the Russians or Americans. Just do it.
@keirgiles.bsky.social has described this solkutin long ago;
November 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Agreed.
Total bs to sit there talking about it, patting each others back for "helping". Stop talking and do something.
Just move troops inside western Ukraine (if ua is ok with it oc). Don't ask the Russians or Americans. Just do it.
@keirgiles.bsky.social has described this solkutin long ago;
Total bs to sit there talking about it, patting each others back for "helping". Stop talking and do something.
Just move troops inside western Ukraine (if ua is ok with it oc). Don't ask the Russians or Americans. Just do it.
@keirgiles.bsky.social has described this solkutin long ago;
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there is no work more noble, more principled, and more pointless than the French and British task forces tasked with mapping out boots-on-the-ground plans for Ukraine that will never, ever, in a million years, happen
November 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
there is no work more noble, more principled, and more pointless than the French and British task forces tasked with mapping out boots-on-the-ground plans for Ukraine that will never, ever, in a million years, happen
Putin's press secretary Peskov: "Probably, the voices that are now calling for Witkoff's dismissal are primarily aimed at disrupting the still modest trends toward a settlement through peaceful negotiations."
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Putin's press secretary Peskov: "Probably, the voices that are now calling for Witkoff's dismissal are primarily aimed at disrupting the still modest trends toward a settlement through peaceful negotiations."
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In this 154th long read on my strategy blog, I revisit some fundamental realities of Russia's war against Ukraine that continue to be misunderstood by many leaders.
There's an urgent need to set the basic narratives straight & demonstrate intentionality.
tenzerstrategics.substack.com/p/have-europ...
There's an urgent need to set the basic narratives straight & demonstrate intentionality.
tenzerstrategics.substack.com/p/have-europ...
Have European Leaders Sufficiently Understood the Russian War to Convince Public Opinion That It Is Coming to Our Doorstep?
Without a Plan, There Can Be No Advocacy—Nor Action
tenzerstrategics.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
In this 154th long read on my strategy blog, I revisit some fundamental realities of Russia's war against Ukraine that continue to be misunderstood by many leaders.
There's an urgent need to set the basic narratives straight & demonstrate intentionality.
tenzerstrategics.substack.com/p/have-europ...
There's an urgent need to set the basic narratives straight & demonstrate intentionality.
tenzerstrategics.substack.com/p/have-europ...
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov in an interview today: "There can be no question of any concessions or abandoning our approach to the key issues facing us, including in the context of the special military operation".
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November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Ryabkov in an interview today: "There can be no question of any concessions or abandoning our approach to the key issues facing us, including in the context of the special military operation".
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An ICE deportation flight (EAL8280) is en route to Venezuela today, marking the 72nd flight to Venezuela since February of this year. U.S. deportation flights continue to land in Caracas despite escalating tensions.
November 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
An ICE deportation flight (EAL8280) is en route to Venezuela today, marking the 72nd flight to Venezuela since February of this year. U.S. deportation flights continue to land in Caracas despite escalating tensions.
Russians say that Kushner may come to Moscow with Witkoff to meet with Putin. Figure out.
Republican Congressman Don Bacon slammed U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. “If he were a paid Russian agent, would he be doing anything differently? He must be removed.” Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick added, “These secret side shows need to end. Let Secretary Rubio handle this with fairness and objectivity.”
November 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Russians say that Kushner may come to Moscow with Witkoff to meet with Putin. Figure out.
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Too many people are chasing an illusion of American power whose reality has been falling apart for quite some time.
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Too many people are chasing an illusion of American power whose reality has been falling apart for quite some time.
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Fourth, the implementation of any peace agreement will mostly come down to the EU and its NATO partners.
So one principle has been accepted.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.
Nothing about Europe without Europe.
Nothing about NATO without NATO.
So one principle has been accepted.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.
Nothing about Europe without Europe.
Nothing about NATO without NATO.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Fourth, the implementation of any peace agreement will mostly come down to the EU and its NATO partners.
So one principle has been accepted.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.
Nothing about Europe without Europe.
Nothing about NATO without NATO.
So one principle has been accepted.
Nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.
Nothing about Europe without Europe.
Nothing about NATO without NATO.
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Third, securing Ukraine’s financial needs over 2026-27.
The Commission has presented an options paper, including using immobilised Russian assets.
Now we’re ready to present the legal text.
The Commission has presented an options paper, including using immobilised Russian assets.
Now we’re ready to present the legal text.
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Third, securing Ukraine’s financial needs over 2026-27.
The Commission has presented an options paper, including using immobilised Russian assets.
Now we’re ready to present the legal text.
The Commission has presented an options paper, including using immobilised Russian assets.
Now we’re ready to present the legal text.
Of course it's Trump's standard: sell Ukraine to Russia, and sell bullshit to Ukraine. Russia will pay more than Ukraine, but they will pay both. Master deal.
👀Have you heard the Bloomberg audio where Witkoff is teaching the Russians how to like you and win your favor?
🇺🇸Trump: Well, I haven’t heard that, no, but it’s standard practice. You know, because he has to sell this to Ukraine, he has to sell Ukraine to Russia. That’s what a deal-maker does.
🇺🇸Trump: Well, I haven’t heard that, no, but it’s standard practice. You know, because he has to sell this to Ukraine, he has to sell Ukraine to Russia. That’s what a deal-maker does.
November 26, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Of course it's Trump's standard: sell Ukraine to Russia, and sell bullshit to Ukraine. Russia will pay more than Ukraine, but they will pay both. Master deal.
Russian 'experts' today: "No worry, Trump doesn't really care what happens to Ukraine, he just needs 'achievement' no matter how".
🎤Journalist: What concessions will the Russians have to make?
🇺🇸Trump: Their main concession is to stop fighting and not occupy any more territory.
🇺🇸Trump: Their main concession is to stop fighting and not occupy any more territory.
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Russian 'experts' today: "No worry, Trump doesn't really care what happens to Ukraine, he just needs 'achievement' no matter how".
Declined.
By Trump.
By Trump.
🇺🇦🇪🇺🇺🇸 Zelensky invited European partners to join his meeting with Trump
"I am ready to meet with President Trump - there are delicate issues to discuss, we still have them, and we believe that the presence of European leaders can be useful."
"I am ready to meet with President Trump - there are delicate issues to discuss, we still have them, and we believe that the presence of European leaders can be useful."
November 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Declined.
By Trump.
By Trump.
There are even plans to distribute housing to low-income Russians in need, who currently live in poor regions of Russia, for free.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
Nine out of 10 residential buildings in Mariupol were damaged or destroyed during Russia’s invasion. Now, the apartment blocks are being rebuilt – and offered for sale to Russians with low-interest mortgages. youtube.com/shorts/yxsIV...
From Ruins to Russian Residences
YouTube video by Bellingcat
youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 PM
There are even plans to distribute housing to low-income Russians in need, who currently live in poor regions of Russia, for free.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
This is how territories are seized forever, because you won't be able to evict them later. And no one even considers this problem.
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As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
Group of Tu-22M3 bombers redepolyed to Kola
As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
www.thebarentsobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As many as 16 bomber planes flew from Belaya air base in Siberia to the Olenya air base south of Murmansk on Monday.
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‼️ US Army secretary holds talks with Russians in UAE, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence head also present
US Army secretary holds talks with Russians in UAE, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence head also present – Axios
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, who is currently in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, continued meetings with the Russian delegation on Tuesday 25 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 PM
‼️ US Army secretary holds talks with Russians in UAE, Ukraine's Defence Intelligence head also present