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The absurdity of the 28 point paper gets another twist.
US State Deputy Spokesman Tommy Pigott called the bipartisan group of US Senators, including Republican Senator Mike Rounds, liars.
This US administration has completely lost its plot, if it ever existed. Total chaos.
US State Deputy Spokesman Tommy Pigott called the bipartisan group of US Senators, including Republican Senator Mike Rounds, liars.
This US administration has completely lost its plot, if it ever existed. Total chaos.
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The absurdity of the 28 point paper gets another twist.
US State Deputy Spokesman Tommy Pigott called the bipartisan group of US Senators, including Republican Senator Mike Rounds, liars.
This US administration has completely lost its plot, if it ever existed. Total chaos.
US State Deputy Spokesman Tommy Pigott called the bipartisan group of US Senators, including Republican Senator Mike Rounds, liars.
This US administration has completely lost its plot, if it ever existed. Total chaos.
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"US senators say they spoke with Rubio about Trump’s Ukraine peace plan who denied it is a US plan." Welcome to the Topsy Turvy administration in which six or seven people are pursuing their own private foreign policy, and much of it is scripted by a hostile foreign power.
US senators say they spoke with Rubio about Trump’s Ukraine peace plan who denied it is a US plan
U.S. senators critical of President Donald Trump’s approach to ending the Russia-Ukraine war say they spoke with U.S.
apnews.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"US senators say they spoke with Rubio about Trump’s Ukraine peace plan who denied it is a US plan." Welcome to the Topsy Turvy administration in which six or seven people are pursuing their own private foreign policy, and much of it is scripted by a hostile foreign power.
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The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
November 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The entire West comes together to reject the Dmiriev 28-point plan to which Trump affixed his name. This would appear to mark the absolute modern low point of US diplomatic influence on he world stage.
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as Phillips O'Brien also points out, this plan has been in negotiation for a long time, probably since Trump took office.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
The Long Con Comes To An End
The Trump Administration Takes Off The Mask (Again)
open.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:33 PM
as Phillips O'Brien also points out, this plan has been in negotiation for a long time, probably since Trump took office.
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
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GOP Sen. Mike Rounds on the Ukraine “Peace plan”
“Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon, and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is NOT our recommendation, it is not our peace plan”
What’s going on??
“Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon, and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is NOT our recommendation, it is not our peace plan”
What’s going on??
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
GOP Sen. Mike Rounds on the Ukraine “Peace plan”
“Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon, and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is NOT our recommendation, it is not our peace plan”
What’s going on??
“Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon, and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is NOT our recommendation, it is not our peace plan”
What’s going on??
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US secretary of state rows back on Ukraine peace plan in call with Senators on.ft.com/4ofequq
US secretary of state rows back on Ukraine peace plan in call with Senators
Lawmakers said Marco Rubio told them that a contentious 28-point proposal was not a Trump administration policy
on.ft.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:48 AM
US secretary of state rows back on Ukraine peace plan in call with Senators on.ft.com/4ofequq
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In other words, Russians have leaked their wishlist and the US officials had no idea what was going on and just went along. Absolutely remarkable.
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
In other words, Russians have leaked their wishlist and the US officials had no idea what was going on and just went along. Absolutely remarkable.
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Republican Senator Mike Rounds:
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Republican Senator Mike Rounds:
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
"Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is not our recommendation, it is not our peace plan.”
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Our foreign policy is currently an embarrassing clown show. Much worse than merely amateur hour.
GOP Sen. Mike Rounds on the Ukraine “Peace plan”
“Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon, and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is NOT our recommendation, it is not our peace plan”
What’s going on??
“Rubio did make a phone call to us this afternoon, and he made it very clear to us that we are the recipients of a proposal that was delivered to one of our representatives. It is NOT our recommendation, it is not our peace plan”
What’s going on??
November 23, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Our foreign policy is currently an embarrassing clown show. Much worse than merely amateur hour.
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NEW: Russian officials and state media continue to set information conditions to reject the US-proposed 28-point peace plan, indicating that the Kremlin is actively conditioning the Russian people to not accept anything less than a full victory in Ukraine. 🧵(1/8)
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar112225
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar112225
November 23, 2025 at 1:10 AM
NEW: Russian officials and state media continue to set information conditions to reject the US-proposed 28-point peace plan, indicating that the Kremlin is actively conditioning the Russian people to not accept anything less than a full victory in Ukraine. 🧵(1/8)
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar112225
Read more: isw.pub/UkrWar112225
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The Trump administration said it would reduce air traffic in 40 of the busiest markets in the U.S. if the shutdown continues. The cuts would take effect on Friday, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands of travelers to suddenly change plans. nyti.ms/47V3ZqN
November 6, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The Trump administration said it would reduce air traffic in 40 of the busiest markets in the U.S. if the shutdown continues. The cuts would take effect on Friday, potentially forcing hundreds of thousands of travelers to suddenly change plans. nyti.ms/47V3ZqN
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NEW: Iran may seek to exchange technical information with Belarus related to air defense systems and electronic warfare (EW) equipment to enhance its ability to produce these systems. Belarus produces components compatible with advanced systems that Iran has sought to acquire from Russia. 🧵(1/5)
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 AM
NEW: Iran may seek to exchange technical information with Belarus related to air defense systems and electronic warfare (EW) equipment to enhance its ability to produce these systems. Belarus produces components compatible with advanced systems that Iran has sought to acquire from Russia. 🧵(1/5)
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The Financial Times reports on Trump’s meeting with Zelensky on Friday:
“The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier”
“The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier”
October 20, 2025 at 2:48 AM
The Financial Times reports on Trump’s meeting with Zelensky on Friday:
“The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier”
“The US president tossed aside maps of the frontline in Ukraine, insisted Zelenskyy surrender the entire Donbas region to Putin, and repeatedly echoed talking points the Russian leader had made in their call a day earlier”
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Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday for an unusually long period, some 12 minutes, in what Estonia’s foreign minister called an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion over the NATO country.
Russian Fighter Jets Enter Airspace of Estonia, a NATO Member
Estonia’s foreign minister described the flights, which lasted for an unusually long 12 minutes, as an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion.
nyti.ms
September 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Three Russian fighter jets violated Estonia’s airspace on Friday for an unusually long period, some 12 minutes, in what Estonia’s foreign minister called an “unprecedentedly brazen” intrusion over the NATO country.
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Del Monte Foods, known for its wide array of canned vegetables and fruits, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday after struggling with rising borrowing costs, pandemic missteps and a changing global economy.
Del Monte Foods, the Canned Goods Giant, Files for Bankruptcy
The company behind brands like College Inn and Kitchen Basics faces issues including rising debt, changing consumer habits and pandemic missteps.
trib.al
July 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Del Monte Foods, known for its wide array of canned vegetables and fruits, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday after struggling with rising borrowing costs, pandemic missteps and a changing global economy.
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From @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Belarus is a warning that democracy is fragile and that authoritarianism is not a wrecking ball but a hatchet, which slowly chips away until everything is broken beyond recognition,” Pasha Kritchko writes.
“Belarus is a warning that democracy is fragile and that authoritarianism is not a wrecking ball but a hatchet, which slowly chips away until everything is broken beyond recognition,” Pasha Kritchko writes.
Opinion | Belarus Is a Warning
www.nytimes.com
June 28, 2025 at 11:41 PM
From @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Belarus is a warning that democracy is fragile and that authoritarianism is not a wrecking ball but a hatchet, which slowly chips away until everything is broken beyond recognition,” Pasha Kritchko writes.
“Belarus is a warning that democracy is fragile and that authoritarianism is not a wrecking ball but a hatchet, which slowly chips away until everything is broken beyond recognition,” Pasha Kritchko writes.
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As the Democratic party struggles to figure out its identity in the second Trump administration, even the centrists seem to agree that Mamdani’s victory is a sign that the old playbook for campaigning no longer works. ICYMI @lauren-egan.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/what-zohra...
What Zohran Can Teach the Centrists
Moderate Democrats were left panicky over last night’s New York City mayoral primary. But some saw clear lessons for modern campaigning.
www.thebulwark.com
June 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As the Democratic party struggles to figure out its identity in the second Trump administration, even the centrists seem to agree that Mamdani’s victory is a sign that the old playbook for campaigning no longer works. ICYMI @lauren-egan.bsky.social: www.thebulwark.com/p/what-zohra...
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NEW: Ukrainian forces conducted a series of strikes against Russian military infrastructure and defense industrial base (DIB) facilities from June 26 to 28.
Ukrainian forces advanced near Lyman. Russian forces advanced near Novopavlivka.
Read our latest campaign assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar062825
Ukrainian forces advanced near Lyman. Russian forces advanced near Novopavlivka.
Read our latest campaign assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar062825
June 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
NEW: Ukrainian forces conducted a series of strikes against Russian military infrastructure and defense industrial base (DIB) facilities from June 26 to 28.
Ukrainian forces advanced near Lyman. Russian forces advanced near Novopavlivka.
Read our latest campaign assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar062825
Ukrainian forces advanced near Lyman. Russian forces advanced near Novopavlivka.
Read our latest campaign assessment: isw.pub/UkrWar062825
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Iran will likely be able to produce enriched uranium ‘in a matter of months’, IAEA chief says
Iran will likely be able to produce enriched uranium ‘in a matter of months’, IAEA chief says
Rafael Grossi says some of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile could have been moved before US attacks
The UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi says Iran likely will be able to begin to produce enriched uranium “in a matter of months”, despite damage to several nuclear facilities from US and Israeli attacks, CBS News said on Saturday.
Israel launched a bombing campaign on Iranian nuclear and military sites on 13 June, saying it was aimed at keeping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon – an ambition the Islamic republic has consistently denied. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Iran will likely be able to produce enriched uranium ‘in a matter of months’, IAEA chief says
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Iran could resume uranium enrichment in ‘matter of months,’ IAEA chief says https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-could-resume-uranium-enrichment-in-matter-of-months-iaea-chief-says/
Iran could resume uranium enrichment in ‘matter of months,’ IAEA chief says
UN nuclear watchdog doesn't know where Iran's enriched uranium stockpiles are being kept or how much was destroyed in attacks, Grossi tells CBS News
www.timesofisrael.com
June 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Iran could resume uranium enrichment in ‘matter of months,’ IAEA chief says https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-could-resume-uranium-enrichment-in-matter-of-months-iaea-chief-says/
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During the conflict with Israel authorities in Iran imposed a three-day internet blackout, the longest in years. The outage appears to have been aimed at thwarting foreign threats https://econ.trib.al/6wDW0mM
Iran has come back online—for now
The regime has a long history of cutting access to the internet
econ.trib.al
June 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
During the conflict with Israel authorities in Iran imposed a three-day internet blackout, the longest in years. The outage appears to have been aimed at thwarting foreign threats https://econ.trib.al/6wDW0mM
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“Russia is a gas station run by a mafia masquerading as a country.”
John McCain, U.S. Senator
John McCain, U.S. Senator
June 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
“Russia is a gas station run by a mafia masquerading as a country.”
John McCain, U.S. Senator
John McCain, U.S. Senator
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The classified Congressional briefing on the Iran strike was abruptly rescheduled earlier today… I wonder why? 🤔
Exclusive: Early US intel assessment suggests strikes on Iran did not destroy nuclear sites, sources say | CNN Politics
The US military strikes on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities last weekend did not destroy the core components of the country’s nuclear program and likely only set it back by months, according to an e...
www.cnn.com
June 25, 2025 at 1:40 AM
The classified Congressional briefing on the Iran strike was abruptly rescheduled earlier today… I wonder why? 🤔