#russia #ukraine #vivaldi - Has Operation Vivaldi turned into a rout of Putin's forces? Frontline

27 September 2026

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An Overture to Victory: Operation Vivaldi and Ukraine’s Path to Battlefield Decision

Lyman, a small city in eastern Ukraine that sits on a critical road and railway juncture. By seizing it, Russia would gain a crucial logistics hub to sustain its campaign to encircle the Fortress Belt, the cities anchoring Ukraine’s defense in Donetsk. But in May, Ukraine’s 3rd Corps launched Operation Vivaldi. 

#putin #trump #ukraine - Putin offered Florida lifeline by Trump as Russia faces Donbas crisis: Frontline

26 September 2026

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The one thing that will instantly stop Putin's war machine | Bill Browder

Financier and activist Bill Browder breaks down why Vladimir Putin is running out of options as mass draft-dodging and soaring casualties rock Russia

#ceuta #bbcpodcast #globalnews - Chaos as police move migrants to a camp in Ceuta | Global News Podcast: BBC News

19 September 2026

Police in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta used batons and fired rubber bullets into the air to control crowds, as they moved hundreds of migrants from beaches to a tent camp. Tens of thousands of migrants crossed from neighbouring Morocco to Ceuta in July. At least 100 people died in the attempt. Though most of the migrants went back, several thousand have remained in the Spanish territory. Also in the Global News Podcast: 03:36 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung rejects Donald Trump’s calls for troops to join the war in Iran 06:20 Russia holds its first parliamentary elections since Vladimir Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine 09:49 A deadly attack on a mosque in Pakistan 11:44 More than 30 people accused of illegal mining in Nigeria have died in custody 14:24 Experts tell us whether – and how – AI could try to kill humans

#usa #russia #weddingscandal - Trump family’s new corruption scandal points to something ‘disturbing’ with Putin | Sir Bill Browder: The Trump Report

15 September 2026

Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale for an in-depth analysis of Donald Trump Jr.’s Putin-linked wedding scandal, what it could reveal about Trump family corruption, Trump’s pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian oil refineries, and how his trade war with Canada could leave America increasingly isolated.

The Trump Report

Kremlin-Linked Businessman Helped Pay for Donald Trump Jr.’s …

Why did Russia pay for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding?

A Russian Oligarch Secretly Funded Donald Trump Jr.'s Bahamas Wedding; Democrats Demand Probe

WASHINGTON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday his son, Donald Trump Jr., ‌has told him he would pay back a Russian oligarch ‌who bankrolled wedding

A GOP senator called for an investigation of Donald Trump Jr., after the disclosure that the president’s son received an afterparty as a wedding gift from a Russian businessman. https://on.wsj.com/3TFK4b7

#Trump #Xi #Putin - Bloomberg This Weekend | Trump in Ireland & Xi, Putin in India, Key Oil Pipeline Attacked: Bloomberg Televison

12 September 2026

The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by Fmr. Ambassador to NATO Nick Burns, Council on Foreign Relations Ray Takeyh, Future of Life Institute Co-Founder and MIT Professor of Physics Max Tegmark, EFI Foundation CEO and Fmr. US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz, PNC Asset Management Group Chief Investment Officer Amanda Agati and Author “In the Realm of the Last Man” Francis Fukuyama. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Bloomberg This Weekend Begins 00:01:46 - News Now with Lisa Mateo 00:04:41 - Trump in Ireland as Leaders of Iran, Russia, China and India Meet in New Delhi 00:17:53 - Iran’s President Meets With Putin, Xi & Modi in India 00:23:49 - Houthi-Saudi Clashes Escalate Near Key Strait 00:28:34 - US Gas Prices Rise Again Overnight to $4.31/Gal 00:30:02 - Daoud on Iran’s President Meets With Putin, Xi & Modi in India 00:32:53 - Lisa Mateo with News Now 00:35:00 - News Now with Lisa Mateo 00:35:57 - Fmr. NATO Ambassador on Days After 9/11 Attacks 00:42:55 - Trump Tests NATO Alliance Amid Global Unrest 00:42:55 - President Trump to Host China’s Xi at White House 00:44:58 - BTW with Lisa Mateo 00:51:59 - Top of the Hour with Bloomberg This Weekend 00:53:42 - Lisa Mateo with News Now 00:56:27 - Trump: Reunification of Ireland Would Be ‘Fantastic’ 01:01:10 - Saudi Shuts Oil Pipeline That Bypasses Hormuz After Attacks 01:03:54 - Gulf States Weigh Rare Meeting With Iran Next Week 01:08:11 - UN Nuclear Watchdog Confirms Activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain 01:09:59 - News Now with Lisa Mateo 01:11:53 - Orlik: High Yields are Here to Stay 01:16:07 - Big Tech Holds $2T of AI Boom Spending Commitments 01:17:52 - Next Federal Reserve Decision Due Wednesday 01:21:30 - US Long-Term Yields Back Near 2007 Levels 01:23:29 - Fears Over AI Grows After Former Anthropic Researcher’s Statement 01:33:30 - New York Fashion Week Showcases New Collections 01:40:30 - Top of the Hour with Bloomberg This Weekend 01:41:55 - Headlines with Lisa Mateo 01:44:20 - IAEA Confirms Activity at Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain 01:48:50 - IAEA: Iran Not Cooperating with Nuclear Inspections 01:51:57 - Saudi Shuts East-West Oil Pipeline After Attacks 01:53:41 - Moniz on US Gas Prices Rise Again Overnight to $4.31/Gal 01:58:30 - Lisa Mateo with News Now 02:00:19 - Traders Price in About 90% Chance of Fed Hike Wednesday 02:05:14 - Agati on Big Tech Holds $2T of AI Boom Spending Commitments 02:07:17 - Fukuyama’s New Memoir: “In the Realm of the Last Man” 02:19:04 - The Context: Is OPEC Losing Its Clout? 02:24:56 - News Now with Lisa Mateo 02:26:59 - Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers

#Trumpreport #IranWar #Putin - ‘Wannabe authoritarian’ Trump is heading for an absolute ‘beating’ | Scott Lucas: The Trump Report

9 September 2026

Professor Scott Lucas joins Maddie Hale to break down the escalating Iran war and the economic danger facing Trump,

Putin’s attempts to lure the US with lucrative business deals,

Ukraine’s desperate need for air defences ahead of winter, and

Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war with Canada, which shows no signs of backing down.

The Trump Report

#DonaldTrump #IranWar #canada - Trump must FIRE Pete Hegseth now as military purge causes ‘catastrophic’ damage | Rick Wilson: The Trump Report

2 September 2026

Rick Wilson joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating Iran war, his controversial relationship with Putin, his ‘stupid’ Canada feud and Republican fears over the political fallout, and Pete Hegseth’s ‘catastrophic’ military purge.

Russia's G20 US invitation severely criticised by European countries • FRANCE 24 English

#Putin #Russia #warcrimes - Putin risks angering oligarchs with one ‘big throw of the dice’ | Cormac Smith: Frontline

1 September 2026

“The Ukrainian people know he is a cornered rat.” Putin could upset Russian oligarchs to the point where they lose patience with his planned mass mobilisation, says former British diplomat Cormac Smith. You have been watching Frontline, with Kate Gerbeau, Philip Ingram, Louis Sykes and Laura Martinez-Williams, produced by Times Radio. For more on the war in Ukraine and Global Security hit subscribe and turn on notifications:    / @frontlinedailypodcast   You can also hear Frontline on Times Radio at 0100UTC or wherever your get your podcasts. 📲 Get the free Times Radio app https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/how-...

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#johnratcliffe #cia #russia - Trump’s Spy Chief In Putin’s Den: What’s Brewing Behind Closed Doors? | Firstpost Live

26 August 2026

A secretive US mission to Moscow is raising fresh questions about Washington’s engagement with the Kremlin. A US Air Force aircraft reportedly carrying CIA chief John Ratcliffe landed in Moscow, with no prior announcement or official confirmation from either side. US media reports say Ratcliffe met Russian officials as efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled. Washington also reportedly asked Kyiv to temporarily pause strikes during the visit. The mission comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and Russia’s close ties with Tehran. Watch the full report as Firstpost’s Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the latest. 00:00 - Introduction and Morning Headlines (Canada Tariffs, South Korea-Russia tensions, Meta safety concerns). 01:40 - CIA Chief John Ratcliffe's secret visit to Moscow: Flight tracking and mission details. 03:13 - Strategic significance of the visit regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 04:13 - Contextualising the visit against past high-level US-Russia diplomacy. 05:03 - The Iran connection: "Operation Economic Outcast" and Russia-Iran ties. 06:28 - Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz: Trump's warning to Iran. 07:21 - Iran’s regional response and the Omani-Iranian shipping corridor project. 09:32 - Deep dive into Operation Economic Outcast and financial sanctions. 10:48 - Operation Sindur: General Anil Chauhan on munitions hitting Pakistani sites. 12:20 - Analysis of the May 10th air campaign and India's military calculations. 13:50 - Discussion on lower airspace tactics and the element of surprise. 15:21 - Timeline of the 2025 terror attacks and subsequent military escalation.

Why was CIA in Moscow? Is Ukraine 'slowly losing' war? | Michael Clarke live Q&A

Mystery of US spy chief’s secret visit to Moscow | BBC News

#ukraine #independenceday - Watch Live: Ukraine’s Independence Day ceremonies: euronews

24 August 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Olena Zelenska and foreign guests attend an event to mark Independence Day.

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Kremlin denies Trump-Putin phone call #Россия - Кремль отрицает телефонный разговор Трампа и Путина | BBC News

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#interview #ukraine #vance - US THREATENS Zelenskyy — Vance PUSHES Ukraine to END tanker strikes ‪@WorldatStake24‬: War & Politics 24

14 August 2026

Professor Scott Lucas is the founder and editor of the analytical news outlet EA WorldView https://eaworldview.com/

TV hosts Daniel Tkiie ‪@WorldatStake24‬ and Sofia Nazarenko and Scott Lucas, professor of international politics, discussed the duration of Russia's war against Ukraine. US Vice President JD Vance asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to halt attacks on oil tankers linked to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

The pipeline carries mainly Kazakh oil with companies linked to U.S. investment firms. Ukraine's compliance was partly influenced by President Zelensky's hopes of obtaining another interceptor for Patriot systems or these licenses to produce Patriot missiles.

What is your reaction to this, and could you provide us with wider context of Ukraine's campaign against Russia's oil tankers and this demand from JD Vance's surprise demand, because JD Vance usually hesitated to actively play any kind of role in Ukraine negotiations?

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Putin’s Warlord Kadyrov Just REFUSED To Fight For Him

#usa #DonaldTrump #politics - Trump was ‘played’ by a key ally into fearing for his life | Scott Lucas: The Trump Report

13 August 2026

Professor Scott Lucas was back for The Week That Was, discussing Trump’s bizarre Air Force One escape, his dwindling options in Iran, warning signs for the midterms, the Reflecting Pool saga and Putin’s latest moves on Ukraine.

#music #rihanna - 4 April 2025 - Happy birthday webmaster John Nichols

4 April 2025

It is with great regret at 89 today I must stop publishing but with the current political scene in the world today with 2 "wannabe" dictators #Trump #netanyahu & the dictator #putin and the atrocities (war crimes) happening in both the #ukraine #Israel / #Gaza  and elsewhere in the world this will be my last post.

Just publishing this news is depressing but you can follow news here

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When I was in Korea in 1955 I was in the United Nation forces stationed opposite Gloucester Hill with the British Royal Signals (video of attack 4 years earlier)

Why are they not keeping the peace in Ukraine

I need to return to enjoying my music for which I am told I have a good ear for noticing music picking the Rolling Stones; Eric Clapton´s first records for being famous + many more and Rihanna´s first CD c2007/2008 when I was diagnosed with cancer. About that time a lady from UA dreams Donetsk (UA Dreams) wrote to me and we corresponded for about 18 months before she moved to Germany. I warned her then about the Russians when they invaded Georgia

Too much hot air throughout the world and not enough action

Future of Ukraine discussed at UN Security Council 

 

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Russia must immediately suspend military operations in Ukraine, the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled on Wednesday, in The Hague.

 

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Israel kills at least 31 Palestinians waiting for food at US-backed Gaza aid sites 1 June 2025

 #Palestine #Gaza #Israel #IsraelGazaWar #GazaWar #Hamas #IsraelStrikesGaza #IsraelAttacksGaza #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #GazaHunger #GHF #GazaHumanitarianFoundation

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Hope that history rights itself and that there will be love and peace in the world: those breaking it will meet their karma before they bring their tyranny to the peace lovers of this world

Passing out parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Summer 1958 John Nichols Dettingen Company

https://archive.org/details/dettingen-company-royal-military-academy-sandhurst-winter-term-1964.

United Nations Forces, comprised of United Kingdom, Belgium, Luxembourg, Philippines and South Korea troops in the vicinity of the Imjin River fell under direct attack when the Chinese Spring Offensive commenced on 22 April 1951.

The 29th British Independent Infantry Brigade Group, commanded by Brigadier Tom Brody, was under the most severe attack and was eventually surrounded by the enemy. An attempt to reinforce them failed due to harsh terrain and overwhelming enemy power.

The 1st Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Carne, bravely held out for more than three days against more than 30,000 Chinese troops. Of the 700 Gloucesters, only 40 men reached safety, the rest were captured or killed by the Chinese. Lt. Col. Carne was held at a Chinese POW Camp in North Korea till after the armistice agreement was signed. He spent 19 months in solitary confinement, and many of his men died due to harsh treatment at the camp.

The British 29th Brigade's brave stand provided UN Forces enough time to re-group and block the Chinese advance onto Seoul, but not without sacrifice, they suffered 1,091 casualties, including 622 of Glosters. The US lost 1,500 men either killed or missing in action, the South Koreans 8,000 and the other UN forces approximately 1,000 men. Chinese casualties were estimated at 70,000.

 

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