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As a fifth term for Vladimir Putin looms, Russia is stepping up its war on its own people – CNN – Selected News Review


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Putin warns West against sending troops to Ukraine – BBC.com
Putin warns West against sending troops to Ukraine  BBC.com
 
UK to supply Ukraine with drones to take on Putin’s Black Sea fleet – The Independent
UK to supply Ukraine with drones to take on Putin’s Black Sea fleet  The Independent
 
Opinion: Putin Is on an Historic Mission and Will Not Stop Until He Is Finally Defeated – Kyiv Post
Opinion: Putin Is on an Historic Mission and Will Not Stop Until He Is Finally Defeated  Kyiv Post
 
NATO rushes missiles to Russian border as Vladimir Putin puppet triggers WW3 fears – Express
NATO rushes missiles to Russian border as Vladimir Putin puppet triggers WW3 fears  Express
 
Vladimir Putin ally threatens the US with nuclear strikes on state TV broadcast – Express
Vladimir Putin ally threatens the US with nuclear strikes on state TV broadcast  Express
 
Putin warns West against sending troops to Ukraine – BBC
Putin warns West against sending troops to Ukraine  BBC
 
A lonely radio nerd. A poet. Vladimir Putin’s crackdown sweeps up ordinary Russians – WKBN.com
A lonely radio nerd. A poet. Vladimir Putin’s crackdown sweeps up ordinary Russians  WKBN.com
 
Who Is Konstantin Nikolaev? Putin Ally Behind Mike Johnson Campaign Donation – Newsweek
Who Is Konstantin Nikolaev? Putin Ally Behind Mike Johnson Campaign Donation  Newsweek
 

Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack
There was only one real winner last Saturday when war broke out in Israel — Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin’s enabling of his “Arsenals of Evil” ally, Iran, resulted in the opening of a new front in Gaza in his war against the West.   Mitt Romney got it right in 2012 when he told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that “Russia [is] without question, our…
 

Essential questions about the Russia-Hamas link: The evidence and its implications
As the war in Gaza continues to unfold, essential questions about Russian and Iranian support for Hamas remain. They include whether Russia played any role in providing support to Hamas ahead of its Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Evidence available from foreign-language publications in Russian, Persian, Arabic, and Hebrew, as well as those in English, provides…
 

German ‘Plot’ to Bomb Crimean Bridge Sparks Moscow Meltdown
Counterintelligence agents in Germany have sprung into action after one of Vladimir Putin’s top allies in the press published an audio recording on Friday that she claimed was a conversation between German generals plotting to blow up the Crimean Bridge.The 38-minute audio clip, first shared by RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, circulated simultaneously…
 

Former FBI official: Similarities between Biden and Hillary Clinton reports ‘nauseating’
Skip to content Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe argued Friday that the special counsel’s report on President Biden’s retention of classified documents while vice president has “nauseating similarities” with findings from the agency’s 2016 investigation into former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s emails. While special counsel…
 
@emin_bred: RT @SpyTalker: CIA’s Jonna Mendez, Mistress of Disguise, by @SpyTalker https://t.co/7xuLAacSg6
CIA’s Jonna Mendez, Mistress of Disguise, by @SpyTalker https://t.co/7xuLAacSg6— Jeff Stein (@SpyTalker) March 8, 2024
 

Fill the Streets of Israel and Make It Known: Netanyahu Must Go
Opinion | Haaretz EditorialEditorial | Haaretz EditorialMar 7, 2024 11:10 pm ISTGet email notification for articles from Haaretz Editorial FollowMar 7, 2024 11:10 pm ISTHaaretz EditorialGet email notification for articles from Haaretz Editorial FollowPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is responsible for the greatest disaster to befall Israel since…
 

Putin Pulls Russian Spy Agency Out of Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has removed Russia’s biggest intelligence agency, the FSB, from its role as the primary spy agency for the war in Ukraine and handed responsibility to a heavily militarized branch of military intelligence, the GRU. The new lead officer, Vladimir Alekseyev, the first deputy head of the GRU, is strongly implicated in several of Putin’s…
 
‘Generation Putin’ reflects on his 24 years in power – Yahoo! Voices
‘Generation Putin’ reflects on his 24 years in power  Yahoo! Voices
 
Putin’s war spending to bankrupt Russia as country set to ‘run out of money in a year’ – Express
Putin’s war spending to bankrupt Russia as country set to ‘run out of money in a year’  Express
 
Biden: Ukraine can stop Putin if we provide necessary weapons – Yahoo! Voices
Biden: Ukraine can stop Putin if we provide necessary weapons  Yahoo! Voices
 
Putin Discussed Prisoner Swap Hours Before Navalny’s Death – Agentstvo – The Moscow Times
Putin Discussed Prisoner Swap Hours Before Navalny’s Death – Agentstvo  The Moscow Times
 
Putin tests out flight simulator during Russian aviation school visit – Yahoo News Australia
Putin tests out flight simulator during Russian aviation school visit  Yahoo News Australia
 
Germany and UK promise not to let Putin divide Ukraine’s allies – Yahoo! Voices
Germany and UK promise not to let Putin divide Ukraine’s allies  Yahoo! Voices
 
Biden compares Putin to Hitler as he makes the case for continued aid to Ukraine in SOTU address – Yahoo! Voices
Biden compares Putin to Hitler as he makes the case for continued aid to Ukraine in SOTU address  Yahoo! Voices
 

 
Hunted by Hamas: reconstructing the attack on Israel’s Kibbutz Be’eri – Reuters.com
Hunted by Hamas: reconstructing the attack on Israel’s Kibbutz Be’eri  Reuters.com
 

 

 

 
Explainer: Wagner group – Is it back? Who controls it? – Reuters
Explainer: Wagner group – Is it back? Who controls it?  Reuters
 

 

 
Ukraine Gets Defense Boost from Israel – Newsweek
Ukraine Gets Defense Boost from Israel  Newsweek
 

 

 

 

 
Is Russia Behind Hamas Attack on Israel? What We Know – Newsweek
Is Russia Behind Hamas Attack on Israel? What We Know  Newsweek
 
Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack – The Hill
Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack  The Hill
 

 

 

 

 
Russia revamps GRU spy network to ‘disrupt adversaries’ – Financial Times
Russia revamps GRU spy network to ‘disrupt adversaries’  Financial Times
 

 

 

 

 

 
UNIAN: New chief of Russian GRU engaged in inciting riots in France – Dec. 12, 2018 – Kyiv Post
UNIAN: New chief of Russian GRU engaged in inciting riots in France – Dec. 12, 2018  Kyiv Post
 

 

 

 
EU imposes sanctions on Russian military intelligence chief – Reuters
EU imposes sanctions on Russian military intelligence chief  Reuters
 

 
Who is Igor Kostyukov, the person who controls Moscow’s secret services? – Sot News
Who is Igor Kostyukov, the person who controls Moscow’s secret services?  Sot News
 

 

 
Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack – The Hill
Putin’s fingerprints are all over the Hamas attack  The Hill
 

Explainer: Wagner group – Is it back? Who controls it? | Reuters
MOSCOW, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin was on Friday shown meeting one of the most senior former commanders of the Wagner mercenary group, Andrei Troshev, and discussing how best to use “volunteer units” in the Ukraine war.Is Wagner back, who controls it and are its fighters returning to the Ukraine war?Wagner, one of the world’s…
 

Spy Kids: The son and daughter of Russian GRU head Kostyukov own real estate worth hundreds of millions
DONATEРусскийCORRUPTIONIgor Kostyukov, the head of Russian military intelligence, is under Western sanctions over his interference in the US election, the Skripal poisoning in Salisbury, Britain, and cyberattacks on the Bundestag. But the chief intelligence officer feels more than comfortable in Russia. He was appointed head of the General Staff Main…
 

What Does Russia’s Shadowy GRU Intelligence Agency Do?
To find out more about how the GRU works, listen to True Spies podcast: Moonlight MazeThe enigmatic GRU is the foreign intelligence arm of the Russian Ministry of Defense, accused of an incredible mix of operations from interfering in the US election to poisoning Sergei Skripal in England, running foreign sleeper agents, and a hacking campaign targeting…
 

Israeli Army Begins Investigation of Failures Leading Up to October 7 – Israel News – Haaretz.com
Haaretz | Israel NewsThe IDF investigation will examine the period from 2018 until October 10, 2023, when control over the communities surrounding the Gaza border was regained following Hamas’ deadly attackYaniv KubovichMar 7, 2024 4:42 pm ISTGet email notification for articles from Yaniv Kubovich FollowMar 7, 2024 4:42 pm ISTYaniv KubovichGet email…
 

Sinwar derailing Gaza truce talks to stir regional chaos on Ramadan, official says
Hamas leader in Gaza Yahya Sinwar is deliberately trying to sabotage cease-fire negotiations, aiming to provoke regional unrest across the Middle East during Ramadan, a senior Israeli official told Ynet on Sunday evening.<< Follow Ynetnews on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | TikTok >>”Sinwar prefers to escalate tensions in the Middle East,…
 

Netanyahu’s office exposed Gantz to possible prosecution and arrest in Britain – report
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu exposed war cabinet minister Benny Gantz to possible prosecution and arrest in Britain, reports surfaced on Thursday. According to sources, Israel did not grant Gantz’s delegation official delegation status, meaning that Gantz was exposed to potential criminal charges and arrest abroad. Britain alone…
 

Trump’s legal debts top a half-billion dollars. Will he have to pay?
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s legal debts might now exceed a half-billion dollars.A New York judge ordered Trump and his companies Friday to pay $355 million in fines, plus interest, after ruling that he had manipulated his net worth in financial statements.The stiff penalty comes just weeks after Trump was ordered to pay $83.3 million to the writer…
 

Rep. Anthony Weiner’s Sexting Scandal: Why Did He Do It?
June 6, 2011 — Rep. Anthony Weiner’s admission that he tweeted and Facebook-messaged inappropriate photos of himself to at least six women is the latest sexting scandal among politicians and public figures. From NFL quarterback Brett Favre to disgraced Rep. Christopher Lee, R-N.Y., Weiner had plenty of examples of what happens when you get caught….
 

Donald Trump, and the Sordid Tradition of Suppressing October Surprises
The allegations in Manhattan against Donald J. Trump could make him the first former president to be indicted by a grand jury.Credit…Eric Thayer for The New York TimesPolitical MemoThe payoff to Stormy Daniels that has a Manhattan grand jury weighing criminal charges against Mr. Trump can trace its lineage to political skulduggery in 1968 and 1980.The…
 

 

The Cases Against Trump: A Guide
Fraud. Hush money. Election subversion. Mar-a-Lago documents. One place to keep track of the presidential candidate’s legal troubles.Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Brendan McDermid / Getty.Sign up for The Decision, a newsletter featuring our 2024 election coverage.Not long ago, the idea that a former president—or a major-party presidential nominee—would…
 

Catch Up on Where the Trump Investigations Stand
SKIP ADVERTISEMENTDonald J. Trump has been sued in New York and indicted in Georgia, Florida, Manhattan and Washington, as federal and state prosecutors elsewhere have opened a number of investigations.Former President Donald J. Trump faces federal and state investigations in New York, Georgia and Washington.Credit…Ahmed Gaber for The New York TimesBy…
 

Top Russian general threatens imminent ‘large-scale war in Europe’
A Russian general has threatened the West with “large-scale war in Europe” as the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate “significantly”.The comments from Colonel-General Vladimir Zarudnitsky, who is the head of Russia’s Military Academy of the General Staff, were published in Military Thought – a publication run by the country’s defence ministry.Worryingly,…
 
Top Russian general threatens imminent ‘large-scale war in Europe’ in horror WW3 warning – Express
Top Russian general threatens imminent ‘large-scale war in Europe’ in horror WW3 warning  Express
 
Russia-Ukraine war live: Medvedev denies Russia targeted Zelenskiy’s motorcade in Odesa strike – The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: Medvedev denies Russia targeted Zelenskiy’s motorcade in Odesa strike  The Guardian
 

Глава академии Генштаба заявил о рисках втягивания России в новые конфликты
Не исключена возможность эскалации конфликта на Украине — от расширения участников «прокси-сил», используемых для военного противостояния с Россией, до крупномасштабной войны в Европе. Об этом в статье для журнала «Военная мысль» написал начальник академии Генштаба генерал-полковник Владимир Зарудницкий, внимание обратил РБК. «Обстановка в регионах,…
 
Глава академии Генштаба заявил о рисках втягивания России в новые конфликты – RTVI
Глава академии Генштаба заявил о рисках втягивания России в новые конфликты  RTVI
 
US Shooting: 8 Shot At In Philadelphia, 4th Gunfire Incident In Week – India.com
US Shooting: 8 Shot At In Philadelphia, 4th Gunfire Incident In Week  India.com
 

Jon Ossoff Decries High Rate Of Sexual Assault Of Female Inmates By Federal Correctional Officers
During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing last week, Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) spoke about the high rate of sexual assault of female inmates by federal correctional officers. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members…
 
Convicted Nazarbayev’s nephew returns $1.6 billion of illegally withdrawn assets to state – AKIpress
Convicted Nazarbayev’s nephew returns $1.6 billion of illegally withdrawn assets to state  AKIpress
 
The Biden administration charts its course on Gaza war – Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG
The Biden administration charts its course on Gaza war  Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG
 

Russians are monitoring situation from Black Sea and occasionally carry out precision missile strikes – checking readiness of Ukrainian air defence – OC “South”
Even the enemy’s tactical aircraft are not currently active in the Kherson region, although they sometimes fly over and prefer to stay over the Azov and Black Seas.
 

 
Why Does Biden Keep Making the Same Dangerous Comment About Jews? – The Nation
Why Does Biden Keep Making the Same Dangerous Comment About Jews?  The Nation
 
Occupiers do not stop their attempts to storm bridgehead on left bank of Kherson region, Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 74 occupiers in day, 50 of them – in area of village of Krynky – OC “South”
The Russian army does not give up its attempts to storm the left bank of the Kherson region. Enemy units attack even under conditions of lack of resources and lack of motivation.The post Occupiers do not stop their attempts to storm bridgehead on left bank of Kherson region, Armed Forces of Ukraine eliminated 74 occupiers in day, 50 of them – in area…
 
Russians are monitoring situation from Black Sea and occasionally carry out precision missile strikes – checking readiness of Ukrainian air defence – OC “South”
Even the enemy’s tactical aircraft are not currently active in the Kherson region, although they sometimes fly over and prefer to stay over the Azov and Black Seas.The post Russians are monitoring situation from Black Sea and occasionally carry out precision missile strikes – checking readiness of Ukrainian air defence – OC “South” first appeared on…
 

Почему военные эксперты так пристально следят за учениями НАТО в Скандинавии
Военные учения НАТО на территории Арктических государств Nordic Response, которые продлятся до 15 марта, являются частью более масштабных тактических мероприятий под названием «Стойкий защитник 24».
 
Explosions hit Odessa as Zelensky meets with Greek prime minister – Euronews
Explosions hit Odessa as Zelensky meets with Greek prime minister  Euronews
 
Hopes reportedly fading to set up lull in Gaza fighting before start of Ramadan – The Times of Israel
Hopes reportedly fading to set up lull in Gaza fighting before start of Ramadan  The Times of IsraelIsrael-Hamas Talks Over Hostage Releases and a Cease-Fire Stall  The New York TimesMarch 6, 2024 – Israel-Hamas war  CNNMiddle East crisis live: US says Gaza ceasefire deal ‘can be reached’, amid reports talks have reached an impasse  The GuardianOpinion…
 

Russia revamps GRU spy network to ‘disrupt adversaries’
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Russia’s secret services are aggressively pursuing regime change and destabilisation across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, according to a report from a western think-tank. As part of a revamp sparked by Russia’s invasion of…
 

Zelensky accuses Putin of backing Hamas; Russian leader calls for Palestinian state
Those we have lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those we have lost Those We Have Lost Those we have lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those We Have Lost Those we have…
 

Putin’s Interests in the Hamas Attack on Israel – FPIF
On October 13, in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin voiced his thoughts about Hamas’s attack and the Israeli retaliation operation in the Gaza Strip. He recognized the right of Israel to self-defense but characterized Israeli methods as cruel, comparing them with the Nazi siege of Leningrad during World War II. He also warned that a ground…
 

Sen. Bob Menendez faces obstruction of justice charges
Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was hit with charges alleging that he and his wife conspired to obstruct justice in the bribery case against them. The superseding indictment against Menendez and his wife, Nadine, brings the total number of federal charges facing the once-powerful head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to 18. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian…
 

Russian missile strike hits near Zelensky motorcade in Odessa
Odessa has been particularly hard-hit, and Zelensky has pointed to delays by allies in supplying air defense in contributing to civilian deaths in the city.
 

Elon Musk says he’s not donating to Trump after they reportedly met about potential contribution
Elon Musk said he isn’t planning on making any contributions to the main 2024 presidential campaigns, with his statement coming after reports said former President Donald Trump met on Sunday with Musk and other possible donors.
 
@ZelenskyyUa: Одеса. Разом із Прем’єр-міністром Греції Кіріакосом Міцотакісом ушанували пам’ять людей, які загинули 2 березня в результаті влучання російського «шахеда» в житловий будинок. Унаслідок цієї атаки загинуло 12 людей, серед них – пʼять діточок. Марк – йому було три роки. Ти��офій –… https://t.co/ZNQas6JPm4
Одеса. Разом із Прем’єр-міністром Греції Кіріакосом Міцотакісом ушанували пам’ять людей, які загинули 2 березня в результаті влучання російського «шахеда» в житловий будинок.Унаслідок цієї атаки загинуло 12 людей, серед них – пʼять діточок. Марк – йому було три роки. Тимофій –… pic.twitter.com/ZNQas6JPm4— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa)…
 

Watch: Nikki Haley drops out of 2024 race, doesn’t endorse Trump
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley announced Wednesday she is suspending her campaign for president. During her speech, Haley called on likely Republican nominee Donald Trump to earn the votes of those who haven’t supported him and stopped short of endorsing him. Following Haley’s speech, CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa…
 

Lapid: Netanyahu is responsible for Meron deaths, should step down
“The Movement again criticizes the committee’s decision not to recommend disciplinary or other measures against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a number of other senior figures,” MQG stated.
 
Former US ambassador admits to working for decades as Cuban intelligence agent – Tampa Bay Times
Former US ambassador admits to working for decades as Cuban intelligence agent  Tampa Bay Times
 
Turkish intelligence, police nab 7 working for Mossad | Daily Sabah – Daily Sabah
Turkish intelligence, police nab 7 working for Mossad | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah
 
Russia using Serbian agent to infiltrate EU bodies, Western intel says – POLITICO Europe
Russia using Serbian agent to infiltrate EU bodies, Western intel says  POLITICO Europe
 

@thehill: #BREAKING: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell endorses former President Trump for president https://t.co/0zKDfInTn3 https://t.co/bUzZBMTBWd
#BREAKING: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell endorses former President Trump for president https://t.co/0zKDfInTn3 pic.twitter.com/bUzZBMTBWd— The Hill (@thehill) March 6, 2024
 

Meeting with Stavropol Territory Governor Vladimir Vladimirov
At the end of his working trip, Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Stavropol Territory Governor Vladimir Vladimirov. Vladimir Vladimirov informed the President on the region’s preparations for spring planting, the progress on import substitution of agricultural machinery for Russian or Belarusian equipment as well as the substitution…
 
Russian missile strikes near Zelensky and Greek PM’s convoy in Odesa – CNN
Russian missile strikes near Zelensky and Greek PM’s convoy in Odesa  CNNRussian missile strike hits near Zelensky motorcade in Odessa  The Washington PostRussia Strikes Odesa During Visit by Zelensky and Greek Leader  The New York Times
 
Volodymyr Zelensky Survives Apparent Assassination Attempt in Odessa – https://eutoday.net – EU Today
Volodymyr Zelensky Survives Apparent Assassination Attempt in Odessa – https://eutoday.net  EU Today
 
General Staff: Russia has lost 419,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 – Kyiv Independent
General Staff: Russia has lost 419,020 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022  Kyiv Independent
 

Ukraine’s forex reserves decrease by 3.8% in Feb, to $37.05 bln – NBU
Ukraine’s international reserves in February, according to preliminary estimates from the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), decreased by 3.8%, or $1.47 billion, to $37.052 billion.
 

Zelenskyy on Russian strike on Odesa during his visit: They’re either insane or have no control over what their terrorist army doing at all
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the Russian missile attack on Odesa on the day of his visit to the city for a meeting and joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
 

France To Sign Defense Deal With Moldova Amid Warnings Of Russian Interference Ahead Of Elections, Referendum
French President Emmanuel Macron and his Moldovan counterpart, Maia Sandu, are due to sign a defense pact, the Elysee Palace said on March 6, amid warnings that Russia is seeking to destabilize the southeastern European nation ahead of presidential elections and a plebiscite on membership in the European Union later this year.
 

Putin Holds Meeting With Atomic Watchdog Chief In Sochi Amid Renewed Shelling Near Occupied Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi on March 6 amid tensions over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, which has been occupied by Russian forces.
 
With Haley’s Departure, the Rematch Between Biden and Trump Is Now Set
… Trump supporters stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, during a riot that resulted in charges of federal crimes against more than 1,200 people …
 

Two men acquitted of bribing Saudis in huge British defence deal
Jury acquits Jeffrey Cook and John Mason after lawyers argue payments were authorised by UK and Saudi governmentsTwo men have been acquitted of paying bribes totalling millions of pounds to high-ranking Saudis after they argued that they had been unfairly prosecuted.Jeffrey Cook and John Mason had been accused of bribing a Saudi prince and his associates…
 
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira agrees to accept 16-year prison sentence – MSN
Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira agrees to accept 16-year prison sentence  MSN
 
Trump requests a new trial in E. Jean Carroll defamation case – NBC News
Trump requests a new trial in E. Jean Carroll defamation case  NBC News
 
The widow and aides of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are indicted in his killing – Post Register
The widow and aides of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are indicted in his killing  Post Register
 
Haley pulls out of presidential race, leaving Trump only major Republican candidate
In a short speech outside her home in South Carolina, the Republican politician wished Donald Trump well but declined to endorse his presidential campaign.
 

Donald Trump reacts to Nikki Haley ending her campaign
Former President Donald Trump posted on social media Wednesday that Nikki Haley’s supporters were welcome to join his movement while noting he “trounced” her in Super Tuesday primary contests. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
 
Ukraine war: Germany under pressure to explain intercepted phone call – BBC.com
Ukraine war: Germany under pressure to explain intercepted phone call  BBC.com
 
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Storm over leaked military recording – as Ukraine ‘launches cyberattack on Russian defence … – Sky News
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Storm over leaked military recording – as Ukraine ‘launches cyberattack on Russian defence …  Sky News
 
Ruling Majority Tests Homophobia as Campaign Pillar
Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze backed the ruling majority in announcing legislation to fight “pseudo-liberal ideology” and “LGBT propaganda.” The ruling party is clearly mounting homophobia as an early pillar for its parliamentary election campaign. And since elections are slated for this fall, there is still time to roll back the campaign or modify…
 
@anders_aslund: @C_N_F__on__X Why do you lie so blatantly?
Why do you lie so blatantly?— Anders Åslund (@anders_aslund) March 6, 2024
 
Freind: Reject Macron’s boots-on-the-ground possibility for Ukraine – The Delaware County Daily Times
Freind: Reject Macron’s boots-on-the-ground possibility for Ukraine  The Delaware County Daily Times
 
Germany Rails At French President For ‘Coward’ Barb; Macron Hits Back | Russia-Ukraine War – Hindustan Times
Germany Rails At French President For ‘Coward’ Barb; Macron Hits Back | Russia-Ukraine War  Hindustan Times
 

Who is Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader Israel has called a ‘dead man walking’
The Israeli prime minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces had surrounded the house of Yahya Sinwar, potentially closing in on the top Hamas official in Gaza – and the man most wanted by Israeli authorities. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Sinwar was not in the house and…
 

How Hamas kept October 7 attack on Israel secret – report
Only five Hamas leaders knew the full scope of the October 7 invasion plan, and they only made the final decision to attack on that Saturday the day before, according to a new report in Asharq Al-Awsat.  The report, which said it was based on Palestinian sources closely associated with the leadership of the Al-Qassam Brigades, stated that the decision…
 

As Gantz and Gallant Defy Netanyahu, It’s Not Just the Far-right That Holds Power Over the PM – Israel News – Haaretz.com
Haaretz | Israel NewsAnalysis | Gantz’s rogue visit to the White House and Gallant’s strong-arm on a draft bill veto offer a new chapter in cabinet members’ mutiny against Netanyahu. Due to the emergency ‘unity’ gov’t, the PM’s far-right allies are not the only ones who can collapse the coalitionAnshel PfefferMar 4, 2024Get email notification for articles…
 

Yahya Sinwar decided to launch October 7 attack alone, angering Hamas leaders – report
Yahya Sinwar, Hamas chief in Gaza, has been the object of criticism within the Hamas leadership for launching the October 7 attack without prior consultation with other Hamas leaders, according to a Sky News Arabia report on Tuesday. According to sources who spoke with the news outlet, those who made the decision to attack were Sinwar, along with his…
 

Joe Biden is first incumbent president to lose a primary in 44 years
Joe Biden has lost the American Samoa Democratic primary to the little-known candidate Jason Palmer, becoming the first incumbent president to lose a primary since Jimmy Carter in 1980.Palmer’s surprising victory tarnished an otherwise perfect night for Biden, during which he scored a string of primary wins across the U.S.Out of the 91 ballots cast…
 

A Trump’s 2024 Victory Is the Boost Russia’s Putin Is Looking For
“If they’re not going to pay, we’re not going to protect, OK?”Pay for play.This is how former President Donald Trump described the U.S. plan for its future in the world’s premier military alliance, NATO, if he wins in November. He said he would even encourage Putin to attack NATO allies if “they don’t pay their bills.”These threats come amid devastation…
 
A Trump’s 2024 Victory Is the Boost Russia’s Putin Is Looking For – Newsweek
A Trump’s 2024 Victory Is the Boost Russia’s Putin Is Looking For  Newsweek
 

Elon Musk | Elon Musk Loses World’s Richest Person Title. He Is Replaced By Jeff Bezos | N18V
For the first time in more than nine months, Elon Musk is no longer the world’s richest person. Musk lost his position atop the Bloomberg Billionaires Index to Jeff Bezos after shares in Tesla Inc. tumbled 7.2% on Monday. Musk now has a net worth of $197.7 billion; Bezos’ fortune is $200.3 billion. #twitter #elonmusk #jeffbezos #news18
 

France, India perceive Azerbaijan-Pakistan military cooperation as threat
Azerbaijan’s relations with Pakistan worried the enemy forces for many years. The recent cooperation between Azerbaijan and the brotherly country, especially in the military field, indicates that the relations between the two countries will develop and flourish in a broader perspective.
 

 
McConnell weighs endorsing Trump. It’s a stark turnaround after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack
6, 2021, attack. Senate leader Mitch McConnell is the highest-ranking Republican in Congress who has yet to endorse Donald Trump’s bid to return to …
 
Newly released messages reveal fake electors plot continued after US Capitol attack
… 2020 presidential election even after the US Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. CNN’s Marshall Cohen reports. #Trump #2020election #CNN #News.
 
France invites Ukraine’s allies, NATO chief for call on March 7 – StreetInsider.com
France invites Ukraine’s allies, NATO chief for call on March 7  StreetInsider.com
 

As Netanyahu fumes, Gantz welcomed by White House, floats regional approach to Gaza aid crisis
The visit by Minister Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s war cabinet, to Washington was not an initiative of the Biden administration, but the White House was only too happy to host him.
 

 
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence on destroying Russian warship: There were casualties – Yahoo! Voices
Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence on destroying Russian warship: There were casualties  Yahoo! Voices
 
Politico: Russia uses Serbian agent to infiltrate EU institutions, intelligence says – Yahoo! Voices
Politico: Russia uses Serbian agent to infiltrate EU institutions, intelligence says  Yahoo! Voices
 
Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty to Posting Classified Intelligence Documents Online – Democracy Now!
Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty to Posting Classified Intelligence Documents Online  Democracy Now!
 
How To Specialize in Artificial Intelligence – today.troy.edu
How To Specialize in Artificial Intelligence  today.troy.edu
 
Victoria Nuland, third-highest ranking US diplomat and critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine, retiring – The Seattle Times
Victoria Nuland, third-highest ranking US diplomat and critic of Russia’s war in Ukraine, retiring  The Seattle Times
 

International Criminal Court issues warrant for two Russian military leaders
The two military leaders are sought by the International Criminal Court in connection with alleged war crimes in Ukraine.
 
В оккупированном Крыму россияне обыскивают дома крымских татар, ФСБ задержала 10 граждан Украины по … – ZMINA
В оккупированном Крыму россияне обыскивают дома крымских татар, ФСБ задержала 10 граждан Украины по …  ZMINA
 
Iran executions rise sharply to 834 last year ‘to instil societal fear’, report says – Yahoo News Canada
Iran executions rise sharply to 834 last year ‘to instil societal fear’, report says  Yahoo News Canada
 
Elon Musk switched on X calling by default: Here’s how to switch it off – TechCrunch
Elon Musk switched on X calling by default: Here’s how to switch it off  TechCrunchOne Tech Tip: Change these settings on X to limit calls and hide your IP address  The Associated PressHow to Prevent X’s Audio and Video Calls Feature From Revealing Your IP Address  GizmodoThe Twitter Settings You Should Change Now To Block Unwanted Calls  ForbesX adds…
 

Ukraine claims it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones
Ukraine claimed Tuesday it has sunk another Russian warship in the Black Sea using high-tech sea drones as Kyiv’s forces continue to take aim at targets deep behind the war’s front line. Russian authorities did not confirm the claim.Seguir leyendo
 
Global Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks Escalate with GhostSec and Stormous Collaboration – BNN Breaking
Global Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks Escalate with GhostSec and Stormous Collaboration  BNN Breaking
 
UnitedHealth Pays $22 Million To Ransomware Group Behind Change Healthcare Cyber-Attack – CRN
UnitedHealth Pays $22 Million To Ransomware Group Behind Change Healthcare Cyber-Attack  CRN
 
At least 17 killed in an Israeli airstrike in south Gaza; aid supplies get to north
AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports on aid and medical support in Gaza.
 
Israeli minister Benny Gantz lambasted at White House over Gaza aid crisis – Axios
Israeli minister Benny Gantz lambasted at White House over Gaza aid crisis  AxiosAs Gantz and Gallant Defy Netanyahu, It’s Not Just the Far-right That Hold Power Over the PM – Israel News  HaaretzIs Gantz really a danger to Netanyahu’s power in Israel?  Al Jazeera English
 

Макрон раскритиковал идею изъятия замороженных активов РФ
Дискуссии об изъятии активов могут ослабить Европу, убежден президент Франции.
 

Заместитель госсекретаря США Нуланд уходит в отставку
Блинкен заявил, что Нуланд намеревается в ближайшие недели уйти с поста заместителя госсекретаря.
 
Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez’s claims that search warrants in bribery case were unconstitutional – News-Press Now
Judge rejects Sen. Bob Menendez’s claims that search warrants in bribery case were unconstitutional  News-Press Now
 
Man Receives Hundreds Of Covid-19 Vaccines – Forbes
Man Receives Hundreds Of Covid-19 Vaccines  Forbes
 

Azerbaijan, Qatar mull military and military-technical cooperation
The visit of the delegation led by Deputy Minister of Defence of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Director General Mr. Agil Gurbanov, to Qatar continues, Azernews reports, citing the Defence Ministry of Azerbaijan.
 

Retired Army officer charged with leaking secrets on dating sites
A retired Army officer now working for the U.S. Air Force faces accusations of disseminating classified information through a foreign dating website. Each weekday morning, “CBS Mornings” co-hosts Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson bring you the latest breaking news, smart conversation and in-depth feature reporting. “CBS Mornings” airs weekdays…
 

Trial gets underway for James Crumbley, father of Michigan school shooter
James Crumbley is charged with involuntary manslaughter after his son killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan. This landmark case raises questions about the extent of legal responsibility parents hold for their children’s actions, coming after the gunman’s mother was tried and convicted last month. Each weekday morning, “CBS Mornings”…
 

Hamas team remains in Cairo for another day as hostage talks stall
Egyptian official acknowledges ‘difficulties,’ as terror group claims to be waiting for Israeli response to its demands The post Hamas team remains in Cairo for another day as hostage talks stall appeared first on The Times of Israel.
 
Turkey detains seven suspected of selling information to Israel’s Mossad – Reuters
Turkey detains seven suspected of selling information to Israel’s Mossad  ReutersAmid failing ties, Turkey arrests 7: ‘sold information to Mossad’  YnetnewsTurkey detains seven suspected of selling information to Israel’s Mossad  The Times of India
 

Ukrainian drone boats sink another Russian warship
Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) conducted a precision strike, resulting in the destruction of the Russian patrol ship “Sergey Kotov” in the Black Sea. The attack occurred during the night of March 5, as confirmed by Ukrainian officials and pro-Russian Telegram channels. The targeted vessel, a Project 22160 large patrol ship, part of the Black…
 

The Psychology of the FBI and Police informants – Google Searches – 3.6.24
 The Psychology of the FBI and Police informantsSearch inside imageFBI Informant Charged With Lying About Bidens’ Ties To Ukrainian Energy CompanyVisitThe Psychology of the FBI and Police informants – Google Searches – 3.6.24Psychology of FBI and Police informants – Google SearchThe FBI and Police Informants and their Lying kinds – Google SearchLying…
 
Berlin Confirmed the Authenticity of Spied Recording of German Officers – WSJ – Kyiv Post
Berlin Confirmed the Authenticity of Spied Recording of German Officers – WSJ  Kyiv Post
 
Fears German military leaks on Ukraine are just ‘tip of the iceberg’ – The Times
Fears German military leaks on Ukraine are just ‘tip of the iceberg’  The Times
 

FBI hunting for Iranian spy who allegedly plotted assassination of Mike Pompeo, other US officials
The FBI is hunting for an alleged Iranian spy who is accused of plotting to assassinate former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other American officials. Majid Dastjani Farahani speaks Farasi, French, Spanish and English and frequently travels between Iran and Venezuela, according to an alert Friday by the agency’s Miami field office. The 41-year-old…
 
Putin’s ‘Internet Kill Switch’ Suddenly Gets Real – Forbes
Putin’s ‘Internet Kill Switch’ Suddenly Gets Real  Forbes
 
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations – The Associated Press
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads for more ammunition at Albania summit of southeastern European nations  The Associated Press
 
Germany and Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine. Berlin promises to investigate – The Times of India
Germany and Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine. Berlin promises to investigate  The Times of India
 
3 men suspected in the disappearance of a US sailing couple ordered deported from St. Vincent – The Associated Press
3 men suspected in the disappearance of a US sailing couple ordered deported from St. Vincent  The Associated Press
 
“He looks lost”: Alarm after Trump’s “mind blanks out” repeatedly during speech – Yahoo! Voices
“He looks lost”: Alarm after Trump’s “mind blanks out” repeatedly during speech  Yahoo! Voices
 
Trump gets significant boost from Supreme Court at critical time – The Hill
Trump gets significant boost from Supreme Court at critical time  The Hill
 

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https://t.co/QOXAE7wNlb – The Fake Trump – AI Generated Image#NewsAndTimes #NT #TNT #News #Times#World #USA #POTUS #DOJ #FBI #CIA #DIA #ODNI#Israel #Mossad #Netanyahu#Ukraine #NewAbwehr #OSINT#Putin #Russia #GRU #Путин, #Россияhttps://t.co/O0SIgLVWzMhttps://t.co/DO5LG3PY4T… pic.twitter.com/BBlozR63XW— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) March 4, 2024
 

States can’t kick Trump off ballot, Supreme Court says
The result — which came one day before the Super Tuesday primaries — was expected. During oral arguments on Feb. 8, justices across the ideological spectrum signaled that they were uncomfortable with allowing individual states to assess the eligibility of presidential candidates accused of insurrection. Monday’s 13-page opinion echoed that concern….
 

House Republicans demand info from FBI about Alexander Smirnov, informant charged with lying about Bidens
By Ellis Kim, Stefan Becket Updated on: March 1, 2024 / 2:02 PM EST / CBS News Washington — House Republicans on Friday demanded information from the FBI about a confidential source now charged with lying about purported bribes paid to President Biden and his son, an allegation that GOP lawmakers used as one justification for opening an impeachment…
 

Alexander Smirnov is linked to intel connecting Trump to Russia
Published: 13:55 GMT, 1 March 2024 | Updated: 18:52 GMT, 1 March 2024 A federal informant charged with lying to the FBI may have contributed to the controversial Crossfire Hurricane probe of Donald Trump’s links with Russia.Alexander Smirnov, 43, is accused of fabricating a story he told the FBI about a $10 million bribe paid to Joe Biden and…
 

Ukrainian Intelligence Hacks Russian Defense Ministry
Cyber specialists from Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) reported that they’d hacked Russian servers and can now establish the “complete structure” of Russia’s defense ministry. “The analysis of the obtained data also helped to identify the generals, other high-ranking managers of the structural units of the Ministry of Defense, as well as deputies,…
 

Hamas, other Palestinian groups stress ‘unity’ in Moscow
Iraq has been ravaged by successive years of conflict since the 2003 US-led invasion, including most recently the fight against the Daesh group Iraq’s deserts have long attracted hunters, both locals and visitors from neighboring Gulf countries, before the years of conflict drove them away SAMAWAH, Iraq: Far from the hustle and bustle of…
 

Israel’s Benny Gantz in US to meet with top Biden officials in defiance of Netanyahu
Benny Gantz, a centrist political rival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is sitting down with several senior Biden administration officials this week, including Vice President Kamala Harris, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Jake Sullivan, the White House national security adviser.Harris on Monday is hosting Gantz, a member of Israel’s…
 

Israel may have just torched its relationship with Russia, promising to supply Ukraine with ‘early-warning systems’
Israel’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, said the Middle Eastern country was “working to provide Ukraine with early warning systems” in a speech on Wednesday.Such systems would help “save civilian lives from Russia’s indiscriminate missile and drone attacks,” Erdan said.A spokesperson for Israel’s foreign ministry told Business…
 

Prigozhin’s Mutiny Shatters Illusion of Powerful Media Empire
Prigozhin’s media empire was conceived as a contractor that would perform functions for the state while remaining under external management. But it turns out that receiving billions of dollars in taxpayers’ money is no guarantee of either effectiveness or loyalty. One of the consequences of businessman and mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s failed…
 

AI will allow more foreign influence operations in 2024 election, FBI director says
The 2024 US election will feature more foreign adversaries that are trying to meddle in the election than previous voting cycles thanks to artificial intelligence and other technological advances, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. Advances in AI-generated photos and videos…
 

Russian propagandists targeted African Americans to influence 2016 US election
Russian online propagandists aggressively targeted African Americans during the 2016 US election campaign to suppress votes for Hillary Clinton and help Donald Trump, according to new research.Analysts found that Russian operatives used social media to “confuse, distract, and ultimately discourage” black people and other pro-Clinton blocs from voting,…
 

Foreign interference in U.S. elections isn’t old news
Domestic turmoil may be dominating headlines about the 2024 elections, but threats from abroad have not dissipated. During the 2022 midterms, state actors from China, Russia, Iran, and elsewhere increased their attempts to influence the outcomes of midterm races and amplify divisions in American society, according to dual reports released last month…
 

Artificial Intelligence Is Game Changer for Election Interference, FBI Warns
WASHINGTON —  U.S. security officials are bracing for an onslaught of fast-paced influence operations, from a wide range of adversaries, aimed at impacting the country’s coming presidential election. FBI Director Christopher Wray issued the latest warning about attempts to meddle with American voters as they decide whom to support when they go to…
 

US Yosemite National Park Urges People To Vacate The Area As Soon As Possible
Visitors to California’s Yosemite National Park have been told to leave immediately with intense blizzards forecast throughout the area. Releasing a statement on Thursday, February 29, the park announced that it would be closing at midnight and would “remain closed at least through Sunday at noon (possibly later).”The sudden warning comes with an atmospheric…
 

 
US Forces Intercept Houthi Missile Aimed At Red Sea – ایران اینترنشنال
US Forces Intercept Houthi Missile Aimed At Red Sea  ایران اینترنشنال
 

Israeli stabbed in alleged terror attack in Palestinian town; suspect arrested
57-year-old in moderate condition after being knifed in Dahariya; assailant reportedly attacked after discovering he was Jewish The post Israeli stabbed in alleged terror attack in Palestinian town; suspect arrested appeared first on The Times of Israel.
 

U.S. military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza
Three planes from Air Forces Central dropped 66 bundles containing about 38,000 meals into Gaza on Saturday.
 
The courts were never going to save America from Donald Trump – Vox.com
The courts were never going to save America from Donald Trump  Vox.comSupreme Court angers liberal pundits after agreeing to review Trump immunity case: ‘Supreme arrogance’  Fox NewsThe Supreme Court’s Eagerness to Delay Trump’s Trial  The AtlanticOpinion: The Supreme Court has a different view of emergencies than we do  CNN
 
СК РФ: четыре следователя ранены в результате атаки беспилотника
В Брянской области беспилотник атаковал следственную группу, сообщил Следственный комитет России. Один из сотрудников СК в тяжелом состоянии, остальные контужены. Россия обвиняет в атаке Украину.
 

Man slashed during argument on Manhattan subway
According to police, it happened during an argument on a northbound A train late Friday night.
 
Russia publishes German army meeting on Ukraine – BBC.com
Russia publishes German army meeting on Ukraine  BBC.com
 

В Москве успешно протестировали систему электронного голосования
В тестовом голосовании в Москве накануне выборов президента приняли участие 716 тысяч человек. На протяжени процедуры систему подвергали беспрецедентно высокой нагрузке и кибератакам, сообщается на сайте столичного Общественного штаба по наблюдению за выборами.”В первые же минуты система столкнулась со сверхвысоким трафиком, когда одновременно проголосовать…
 

Arrest made in murder of pregnant Amish woman Rebekah Byler
A suspect has been arrested for the killing of Rebekah Byler, a 26-year-old Amish woman who was six months pregnant at the time of her slaying. Shawn Cranston was taken into custody in the early hours of Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release. He was arraigned just after 4:30 a.m. on charges including criminal homicide,…
 

NYC subway slashings prompt concern over safety
The recent attacks across the New York City transit system have many commuters concerned about violence in the subway
 
NYPD: 3 cars reported stolen on Staten Island on same morning – SILive.com
NYPD: 3 cars reported stolen on Staten Island on same morning  SILive.com
 

Russians lay flowers at Navalny’s grave, hail him as symbol of hope
MOSCOW: Russians queued on Saturday to place flowers on the grave of late opposition politician Alexei Navalny, with mourners hailing him as a symbol of hope and perseverance the day after he was laid to rest in Moscow. Navalny’s mother Lyudmila was among the mourners, visiting her son’s grave for the second day, accompanied by the mother of Alexei’s…
 

Israeli strike in south Lebanon kills 3 Hezbollah fighters
BEIRUT: An Israeli strike on a car in south Lebanon Saturday killed three Hezbollah fighters, a security source said, the latest in almost five-months of escalating cross-border fire between the Iran-backed group and Israel. Since war erupted between Israel and Gaza-based Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, Hezbollah has been launching…
 

What Joe Biden Must Tell the Israeli Public
Amid the escalating horror in Gaza, the President will have to go around Benjamin Netanyahu to forge a postwar vision for the region.
 

@Reuters: The US military carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid into Gaza, two US officials said https://t.co/CKxtsGo4AY https://t.co/Pzox7wah73
The US military carried out its first airdrop of humanitarian aid into Gaza, two US officials said https://t.co/CKxtsGo4AY pic.twitter.com/Pzox7wah73— Reuters (@Reuters) March 2, 2024