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US Intelligence is correct. #Russia'n President Putin likely hopes to buy enough time to make significant gains in #Ukraine.
The Kremlin seems uninterested in a lasting peace.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged
The reports present a starkly different picture from that portrayed by the U.S.
www.reuters.com
December 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
The U.S Treasury Department has sanctioned several family members & associates of the Maduro-Flores family. The #UnitedStates have continued to increase pressure on the Maduro regime in #Venezuela.
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
Treasury Targets Family Members and Associates of Maduro Regime
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned several family members and associates of the Maduro-Flores family.  This action further tar...
home.treasury.gov
December 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
It's believed #Iran is also working on quickly rebuilding its ballistic missile stockpile following the #Israel - Iran war.
That war went very poorly for the Iranians & Tehran hopes to avoid any repeat of being humiliated by the Israelis.
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NEW: Iranian Military Appointments: The Iranian regime announced new Artesh appointments as part of a broader reshuffling of senior Iranian military leadership following the Israel-Iran War. (1/8)

Full update: isw.pub/IranUpdate12...
December 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
Next year #Finland is expected to begin receiving the first batch of its new F-35s that eventually will see Finland having 64 F-35 fighter jets. This will give the Finnish Air Force an advantage in response time, stealth abilities & air combat.
aviationa2z.com/index.php/20...
Finland Takes Delivery of 1st Most Expensive Fighter Jet in the World
The United States hosted a milestone moment for European air power as Finland and Lockheed Martin marked the rollout of Finland’s first F-35A Lightning II.
aviationa2z.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:49 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Ukraine conducted a successful underwater strike, damaging one of #Russia's submarines in Novorossiysk using a Sub Sea Baby drone. This type of strike on Russia's submarine fleet poses a significant threat to Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...
Satellite images show damage to Russian naval base after Ukraine says it hit submarine with underwater drone
A video of the attack on Novorossiysk with the Sub Sea Baby drone shows a calm port with several ships, before a massive explosion that kicks up water and debris.
www.nbcnews.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
President #Trump dramatically escalated by ordering a blockade of any sanctioned oil vessels entering or leaving #Venezuela.
President Trump says the United States will designate Maduro's government a "Foreign Terrorist Organization" (FTO)

www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Trump announces ‘complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela
In a Truth Social post, President Donald Trump also declared the government of President Nicolás Maduro a foreign terrorist organization.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
The horrifying anti-Semitic attack that targeted a Hanukkah celebration by Jews in #Australia's #bondibeach has left 15 dead & 40 injured.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Live updates: 15 killed in Bondi Beach shooting carried out by father and son, Australian officials say
Police said the shooting, which injured at least 40 people, was a terror attack targeting the Jewish community. A gunman was also killed; another suspect was injured.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Ukraine's President #Zelensky says his country will drop #NATO ambitions for his country in hopes of securing a peace agreement with #Russia.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Ukraine's Zelenskiy drops NATO ambition as Berlin peace talks begin
Ukraine has relinquished its aim to join the NATO military alliance in exchange for Western security guarantees as a compromise to end the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday...
www.reuters.com
December 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Belgium pushed back on a European Union proposed plan that would see $210 Billion in #Russia'n frozen state assets being completely utilized for #Ukraine.
Italy has put its weight behind Belgium to oppose the EU's plan to use Russian assets.
www.politico.eu/article/eu-i...
EU heavyweight Italy joins Belgium in opposing Russian frozen assets plan
Italy and Belgium team up to press the Commission to suggest alternatives for financing Ukraine.
www.politico.eu
December 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
Ukrainian President #Zelensky says his government has reached an agreement on the fundamentals of a reconstruction deal with the #Trump Administration.
Treasury Secretary Bessent led talks regarding the reconstruction of Ukraine's battered infrastructure.
www.reuters.com/world/zelens...
Zelenskiy says fundamentals of reconstruction plan agreed with US officials
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday Ukraine had agreed on key points of a reconstruction plan for his country rooted in principles of solid security in discussions with U.S. Treasury Secre...
www.reuters.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:19 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
The Southern Transitional Council launched a surprising move seizing control of Hadramaut governorate last week and later into Marah. The STC now controls the 8 regions that made up the former communist country of South #Yemen.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
Seizure of South Yemen by UAE-backed forces could lead to independence claim
STC troops now control all eight governorates, a major setback for Emirates’ regional rival Saudi Arabia
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 11:56 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Nigeria intervened to stop an attempted coup-de-tat in #Benin. Nigeria fears instability in Benin as that country serves as a key trade corridor in West Africa & the country is fighting Jihadist.
A military coup in Benin could've led to a destabilized security situation next to Nigeria.
December 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
US Special Envoy for #Ukraine Keith Kellogg says a deal to end the war in Ukraine is "really close" but admits some hurdles remain regarding the future of the Donbas region & the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, which remains under #Russia'n control.
www.reuters.com/world/europe...
US envoy says Ukraine peace deal is close but Moscow says it wants radical changes
U.S. President Donald Trump's outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was "really close" and depended on resolving just two major issues but the Kremlin said there had to be radical ...
www.reuters.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:54 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
The #UnitedStates has been coordinating strikes against ISIS with #Syria's armed forces. The U.S aims to halt ISIS from being able to reconstitute itself in Syrian territory. Working with the new Syrian Gov't is one of the most effective approaches.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/w...
American and Syrian forces conduct airstrikes on ISIS weapons storage facilities, US military says
The U.S. military said on Sunday that it recently destroyed 15 sites containing Islamic State weapons caches in southern Syria.
www.usatoday.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Russia will open an embassy in the capital of the Comoros an archipelago nation off the coast of East #Africa.

This is part of Russia's effort to expand its presence in Africa as Moscow increasingly is turning to Africa to sustain trade.
africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifest...
Russia approves plan for new diplomatic mission in East African country
Russia is set to establish a full embassy in Moroni, the capital of the Union of the Comoros, in 2025, following approval from Moscow and an “ad hoc” proposal from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affa...
africa.businessinsider.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:01 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Israel has continued to conduct regular patrols & operations into southern #Syria with a deadly raid happening a few days ago, leading to 13 civilian deaths & 6 IDF soldiers being injured. Syria's Foreign Ministry called it a war crime by Israel.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Thirteen killed in deadliest Israeli raid for months in southern Syria
Israel said it was targeting militants in the village of Beit Jinn, but Syria's foreign ministry condemns what it called a "war crime".
www.bbc.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:15 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Syria is celebrating the fall of #Assad whose regime collapsed in December of 2024. Since then, Syria has seen tensions with minority groups and tensions with #Israel as the IDF seized control of the high ground around Mount Hermon.
www.jpost.com/middle-east/...
Syria celebrates Assad’s fall as Golan unrest grows | The Jerusalem Post
'From the walls of Aleppo, we saw Damascus liberated, and from the walls of this citadel, we saw the fighters in the heart of Damascus. For us, Aleppo was the gateway to entering all of Syria.'
www.jpost.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:09 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
Andriy Yermak, who was just until a few hours ago the powerful chief of staff to #Ukraine's President @ZelenskyyUa has resigned from his position following a raid on his house by "NABU" (Ukraine's anti-corruption Bureau)
www.nbcnews.com/world/ukrain...
Top Zelenskyy aide at heart of U.S. peace talks resigns after being implicated in corruption probe
The home of Andriy Yermak was searched Friday by investigators probing an alleged $100 million kickback scheme.
www.nbcnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Iran has used money laundering operations in Dubai to funnel money to #Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran continues to support Hezbollah despite the group being significantly weakened by its war with #Israel.
www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_ent...
Iran transferring hundreds of millions of dollars to Hezbollah via Dubai – WSJ
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www.timesofisrael.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:18 AM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
A married couple from a Bedouin tribe in Syria’s Homs province was found murdered, which has led to renewed sectarian violence in #Syria.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/w...
Grisly Killings of a Married Couple Spark New Sectarian Unrest in Syria
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 6:50 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Ukraine's Zelensky wants to visit the White House to work out details with President #Trump regarding the 28-point peace plan for Ukraine. The Ukrainian's want European leaders present for the potential talks at the WH as the U.S. seeks to end the war.
www.cnn.com/world/live-n...
Live updates: Ukraine seeks Zelensky-Trump meeting as White House says further peace talks needed | CNN
The White House says additional discussions are required among Ukraine, Russia and the US as the countries work to hammer out a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine. Follow for live news updates.
www.cnn.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
The #UnitedStates has designated Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The #Trump Administration accuses #Maduro of allegedly leading that cartel organization. This could open the door to U.S. Action against Maduro's regime.
www.twz.com/news-feature...
U.S. Pressure Campaign Against Venezuela Has Entered A New Phase
With the cartel allegedly associated with Maduro being classified as a terrorist organization, the possibility of kinetic action has increased significantly.
www.twz.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
We are monitoring the situation in #Venezuela as reports are indicating the #UnitedStates may be entering a new "phase" in Venezuela & this comes as the FAA urges caution in Venezuelan Airspace.
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Airlines Cancel Venezuela Flights as US Warns of Security Risks
Airlines canceled flights in and out of Venezuela in response to a US Federal Aviation Administration advisory telling operators to “exercise caution” amid an escalating standoff between the US and Ni...
www.bloomberg.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
The #UnitedStates has continued to flex its military might near #Venezuela. The Trump Administration has increased pressure on the Maduro Regime.
Washington likely seeks to pressure Maduro into stepping down from power.
www.bbc.com/news/live/cl...
BBC Verify Live: At least four US military jets were flown to Venezuela coast, flight tracking shows
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
mrgeopolitical.bsky.social
#Russia'n President Putin said that Moscow has received the U.S. proposal for peace in #Ukraine, saying the plan could be the basis of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
November 21, 2025 at 6:58 PM