Day: August 13, 2026

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https://x.com/mikenov/status/2087903259075715394 Here is a breakdown of the covert operation, the intelligence behind it, and the ensuing fallout: The Secret Evacuation On July 8, 2026, following a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump was the subject of an extraordinary covert operation due to a reported Iranian assassination threat. The Threat: US intelligence, acting on a tip from Israel, received reports indicating an Iranian plot to use a shoulder-fired surface-to-air missile to shoot down Trump’s plane. The Evacuation: In front of television cameras, Trump initially boarded his legacy blue-and-white Boeing 747 (Air Force One). However, minutes later, he was secretly shuttled out the opposite side of the aircraft using a hydraulic airport catering truck. He was then transferred to a smaller military jet, an Air Force C-32A, which flew him to RAF Mildenhall in the UK under the call sign “Reach 18”. The Decoy Plane While the President flew safely on the military jet, the older Air Force One took off as a decoy. Unwitting Passengers: Over 100 people remained on the decoy flight, including White House staff, journalists, and senior Cabinet members like Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Maintaining the Ruse: Journalists and staff on board were instructed to keep their window shades lowered for the duration of the flight. When the planes arrived in the UK, Trump was photographed disembarking from the legacy Air Force One, leading the press pool to believe he had been with them the entire time. Trump’s Acknowledgment: Trump later confirmed the switch, stating he followed the Secret Service’s instructions, though he claimed the smaller plane he secretly flew on was actually “at greater risk” because he believed it would be the more likely target. CIA Opinion on the Intelligence The intelligence that triggered this drastic operation was heavily scrutinized within the US government. Skepticism: According to reports, CIA analysts doubted the credibility of the Israeli intelligence regarding the Iranian threat, viewing it as “low confidence”. Motivations Questioned: One former official suggested the incident fit a pattern of Israeli intelligence designed “as much to shape presidential decision-making as to inform it”. Secret Service Stance: Despite the CIA’s skepticism, the US Secret Service chose to execute the evacuation. Having already experienced multiple near misses with the president, officials stated that “they’re not taking any chances”. Reactions from Columnists and the Public The revelation of the deception operation sparked immediate global backlash and debate regarding presidential security and public trust.

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Война на Украине: обновление от августа 2026 года. https://share.gemini.google/Iuqk2Ontqz4J Создано с помощью версии 3.1 Pro 12 августа 2026 г. в 06:58 Опубликовано 12 августа 2026 г. в 06:59 утра. Россия — Украина: последние новости Ниже приведён обзор наиболее значимых событий в российско-украинской войне по состоянию на середину августа 2026 года. Территориальный контроль в Украине, август 2026 г., сгенерировано искусственным интеллектом. Территориальный контроль в Украине, август 2026 года. Источник: Russia Matters. 1. Украина расширяет кампанию по нанесению глубоких ударов беспилотниками. Украина значительно активизировала удары беспилотников большой дальности вглубь российской территории, стремясь нарушить военную логистику и перенести экономические реалии войны на российский тыл. Удары по нефтеперерабатывающим заводам: 10 августа украинский беспилотник нанес удар по нефтеперерабатывающему заводу в Нижнекамске, крупном промышленно развитом городе в Республике Татарстан. В результате удара погибли 13 человек и около 40 получили ранения, что стало одним из самых смертоносных нападений на территории России с начала войны. Экономические цели: Украинские силы также обстреляли склады, принадлежащие Wildberries, крупнейшей российской компании электронной коммерции, в Московской области. Военно-морская логистика: Силы беспилотных систем Украины наносят удары по судам российского теневого флота и нефтяным танкерам в Черном и Азовском морях, пытаясь парализовать морскую торговлю и логистику. 2. Российские бомбардировки и эскалация со стороны Северной Кореи Россия продолжает интенсивно бомбардировать украинские города и энергетическую инфраструктуру, используя пробелы в украинской системе ПВО по мере истощения запасов истребителей. Удары по Киеву и Одессе: В последние недели столичный регион подвергся многочисленным смертоносным ракетным и беспилотным обстрелам, в результате которых погибли десятки мирных жителей. Портовая инфраструктура Одессы также стала мишенью, и президент Владимир Зеленский предупредил о сохраняющейся угрозе глобальной продовольственной безопасности. Северокорейские ракеты: Украинская военная разведка сообщает о развертывании северокорейского ракетного подразделения на западе России. По словам официальных лиц, подразделение может быть оснащено до 120 баллистическими ракетами и пусковыми установками для немедленного применения против украинских целей. 3. Геополитические события и санкции На дипломатическом фронте продолжаются усилия по изоляции российской экономики, а также происходят изменения в региональных альянсах. Санкции США: Сенат США недавно принял масштабный законопроект о санкциях в энергетическом секторе, предусматривающий агрессивные экономические меры, включая 100-процентную пошлину на импорт российской нефти и газа. Зеленский в Сербии: В рамках важного дипломатического шага президент Зеленский совершил свой первый официальный визит в Сербию — страну, которая традиционно поддерживает тесные связи с Москвой. Обсуждения были сосредоточены на экономическом сотрудничестве, восстановлении украинских городов и стремлениях Сербии к членству в ЕС. Обеспокоенность по поводу воздушного пространства НАТО: Инциденты с участием беспилотников, начиненных взрывчаткой, которые проникают на территорию стран НАТО, включая Германию и Болгарию, или обнаруживаются там, вызвали тревогу по поводу конфликта с соседними европейскими государствами. Для более подробного изучения этих событий: Проанализируйте последствия украинской кампании с использованием беспилотников. Разбор энергетических санкций США

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https://x.com/mikenov/status/2087517698741735881 Michael Novakhov @mikenov #Putin #Hubris #Ukraine Putin’s Hubris and Ukraine War https://share.gemini.google/PLQoM0SwqGKU The concept of “hubris” is central to understanding Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. From a geopolitical and strategic perspective, this hubris manifested not just in the decision to invade, but in the catastrophic intelligence failures and imperial assumptions that underpinned the entire military operation. Here is a breakdown of how Russian hubris shaped the origins and reality of the Ukraine war. The Intelligence Failure: Tactical Hubris The initial invasion plan was predicated on a swift, multi-axis decapitation strike aimed at capturing Kyiv within days. This strategy relied on deeply flawed intelligence assessments, largely attributed to the FSB’s Fifth Service, which assured the Kremlin that the Ukrainian government would collapse and that Russian troops would be welcomed as liberators. This institutional hubris led to a failure in basic military tradecraft: Logistics: Russian forces advanced without adequate supply lines, assuming they would not be in the field long enough to need them. Operational Security (OPSEC): Troops were sent into combat with unencrypted comms and parade uniforms packed in their vehicles, entirely unprepared for a protracted fight. Underestimating the Adversary: Moscow fundamentally underestimated the resolve of Ukrainian leadership, the agility of their military, and the rapid integration of open-source intelligence (OSINT) and commercial drone technology into Ukrainian defensive operations. Imperial Nostalgia: Strategic Hubris Putin’s war is heavily driven by a historical and cultural hubris. In his essays and speeches leading up to the war, Putin consistently denied the existence of a distinct Ukrainian national identity, framing Ukraine merely as an artificial construct and an inalienable part of a “Greater Russia.” This imperial mindset blinded Russian leadership to the reality on the ground: a modern, sovereign Ukraine that had spent the years since the 2014 annexation of Crimea building a cohesive national identity and a NATO-trained, battle-hardened military. By denying the agency of the Ukrainian people, Moscow miscalculated the fierce resistance that would define the conflict. The Geopolitical Reality Check The gap between Russian expectations and the reality of the war has fundamentally reshaped the global security landscape. The Expectation (Hubris)The Reality (Outcome)Swift regime changeA grinding, multi-year war of attrition requiring mass mobilization.Fracturing the WestA reinvigorated, expanded NATO alliance (with the accession of Finland and Sweden).Military supremacyExposure of deep systemic rot within the Russian armed forces, leading to a reliance on asymmetric drone warfare, artillery barrages, and private military companies.Economic resilienceSevere diplomatic isolation and deep reliance on secondary partners like Iran and North Korea for munitions and technology. The Academic Counter-Narrative: “Western Hubris” While Putin’s hubris was the immediate catalyst for the invasion, geopolitical analysts and historians also debate the role of Western actions leading up to the conflict. In books like Hubris: The Origins of Russia’s War Against Ukraine by Jonathan Haslam, the argument is made that post-Cold War Western triumphalism also played a crucial role. Haslam and similar realist thinkers argue that a history of unilateral actions by the United States and the continuous eastward expansion of NATO ignored clear warnings from Moscow, deeply antagonizing a humiliated, post-Soviet Russia. In this view, while the invasion is entirely Russia’s responsibility, Western diplomatic arrogance created the volatile geopolitical conditions that Putin eventually ignited. – Putin, his Ukraine war, and his Russian hubris – AI Mode …

https://x.com/mikenov/status/2087153779506286749 Ukraine War: Strikes and Shortages https://share.gemini.google/TaxPu843UEO4 Russia and Ukraine news today – GS Here are the most significant developments regarding the war in Ukraine from the last 24–48 hours: Major Ukrainian Strike Deep Inside Russia Attack on Nizhnekamsk: Ukraine launched one of its deadliest long-range drone strikes on Russian soil to date, targeting the industrial city of Nizhnekamsk in the Tatarstan region (about 750 miles from the Ukrainian border). Casualties and Targets: The strike hit a hostel and the Taneco oil refinery, killing at least 13 people (including several foreign nationals) and injuring 78 others. Strategic Goal: This is part of a sustained Ukrainian campaign to degrade Russia’s oil export industry and military logistics, which has reportedly knocked out up to 40% of Russia’s refining capacity. Ukrainian drones have also recently targeted warehouses belonging to Wildberries (Russia’s largest online retailer) and facilities in western Siberia. Russian Strikes and Ukraine’s Air Defense Shortage

https://x.com/mikenov/status/2087126985331851271 Security Brief: August 11, 2026 https://share.gemini.google/J1i1cAIZFIX0 Here is your curated security and intelligence briefing for August 11, 2026, focusing on structural shifts, autonomous systems, and geopolitical developments.

News Today – https://x.com/mikenov/status/2087100710772961445 News Today https://share.gemini.google/iDGn7ya6olP8 International Assassinations: Investigations reveal that Moscow and Kyiv are increasingly targeting weapons bosses, signaling that the covert war and assassination campaigns are spilling over into global jurisdictions beyond the immediate battlefield. Here is a briefing on the major news headlines for today, August 11, 2026: U.S. Politics & Health Vaccine Policy Overhaul: President Trump signed an executive order attempting to override the CDC’s childhood vaccination schedule. The administration plans to narrow the routine recommendation from 17 down to 11 diseases, pushing several shots—including COVID-19, influenza, and hepatitis A and B—into a “shared clinical decision-making” category. The move has drawn criticism from pediatric organizations. Fauci Held in Contempt: A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times during a hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic. The referral now goes to the Justice Department, though its passage in the full Senate remains unlikely. Global Geopolitics Middle East Tensions: Iran has installed new military chiefs, with experts warning the regime is signaling a “prolonged confrontation.” Concurrently, global oil prices climbed 5% amid ongoing uncertainty over whether an agreement can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping. Gaza Peace Plan Rejected: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly rejected a Trump-backed Gaza plan that called for Hamas disarmament and an Israeli withdrawal. Russian Elections: Russia’s Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the country’s last remaining liberal-leaning, anti-war party, from participating in parliamentary elections next month.

Trump and Netanyahu: Will Israel fight Iran by itself? – Text for a long Audio Post Michael Novakhov (Mike Nova) 8/10/2026 03:34:00 PM https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2026/08/trump-and-netanyahu-will-israel-fight.html

News Review – AI Briefs Middle East Diplomacy Shifts Amid Regional Tensions – June 24, 2026 – 9 AM https://globalsecuritynews.org/ https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2026/06/news-review-ai-briefs-middle-east.html –

Epstein files and Trump https://gemini.google.com/share/520bda4c204b As of early February 2026, the relationship between Donald Trump and the Jeffrey Epstein files has entered a major new phase following the passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act in late 2025. The situation is currently defined by a massive document release, intense political debate over redactions, and new details regarding Trump’s inner circle. The Epstein Files Transparency Act (2025) In a rare moment of bipartisan unity, Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act in November 2025. President Trump signed the bill on November 19, 2025, which legally mandated the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all investigative files related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump’s Reversal: Initially, Trump dismissed the push for the files as a “Democrat hoax” and “pretty boring stuff.” However, facing a near-unanimous House vote, he shifted his stance, urging Republicans to support the release and claiming he had “nothing to hide.” The “Final” Release: On January 30, 2026, the DOJ released its largest tranche to date—over 3 million pages, 180,000 images, and 2,000 videos. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (a former personal lawyer for Trump) stated this fulfilled the government’s legal obligations. Key Findings Regarding Donald Trump While the millions of pages have not produced evidence of criminal activity by Trump, they have shed more light on his past social ties: Frequent Mentions: Trump’s name appears over 3,000 times in the latest documents. Most references are in news articles Epstein collected, correspondence between other parties, or unverified tips sent to the FBI. Unverified Allegations: The files include previously unsealed FBI tips and “sensationalist” claims made shortly before the 2020 election. The DOJ has explicitly defended Trump against these, labeling them “unfounded and false.” Specific Incidents: One document contains an allegation that Epstein introduced a 14-year-old girl to Trump at Mar-a-Lago in the early 2000s, though no charges or corroborating evidence of misconduct were provided. Trump’s Response: On February 1, 2026, Trump told reporters that the files actually “absolve” him and prove the claims against him were a “radical left” fabrication. Inner Circle & Wider Connections The 2026 release has been notable for revealing that members of Trump’s circle remained in contact with Epstein longer than previously known: Steve Bannon: The files show text and email exchanges between Bannon and Epstein as late as 2019, including a discussion about Epstein’s private plane. Elon Musk: Emails from 2012 show Musk inquiring about “wild parties” on Epstein’s island. Musk has defended these on X, stating Epstein “hounded” him and that the release is an attempt to “smear” him. Howard Lutnick: The Commerce Secretary also appears in the files, though his representatives state his interactions were limited and social. Current Controversies Redaction Failures: The DOJ faced a massive backlash after it was discovered that “blacked-out” text could be revealed by simply copying and pasting it. This accidentally exposed the identities of dozens of victims, leading to a legal battle between survivors’ attorneys and the administration. “Cover-Up” Claims: Democrats, led by Representative Jamie Raskin, have accused the Trump administration of a “full-blown cover-up,” arguing that only half of the 6 million responsive documents have actually been released.

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Ukraine corruption scandal: Is Putin’s GRU behind it? https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2025/12/ukraine-corruption-scandal-is-putins.html The recent significant corruption scandal in Ukraine involving the state nuclear energy company Energoatom is being investigated by Ukrainian anti-corruption bodies, and while it is being exploited by Russian propaganda, there is no direct evidence that the current scheme was orchestrated by Putin’s GRU (Russia’s military intelligence agency). However, the GRU has a documented history of coordinating past disinformation campaigns and leveraging corrupt Ukrainian officials for its own purposes. Russian Interference in Past Ukrainian Corruption Narratives In previous years, Russian military intelligence was directly involved in spreading false allegations and amplifying existing corruption narratives to achieve its strategic goals, which included worsening U.S.–Ukrainian relations and undermining Western support for Ukraine. Key facts regarding past Russian involvement: GRU Coordination: A network involving GRU lieutenants coordinated the spread of falsehoods through specific Ukrainian lawmakers and businessmen. Andrii Derkach: This pro-Kremlin former Ukrainian lawmaker, who recently fled to Russia and became a Russian senator, has been accused by Ukraine’s SBU (Security Service of Ukraine) of receiving millions of dollars per month from the GRU to create security companies that would assist the 2022 Russian invasion forces. Derkach was also a central figure in spreading the Biden-Ukraine conspiracy theory, a campaign linked to Russian intelligence efforts to interfere with U.S. politics. Weaponized Corruption: Analysts at the Atlantic Council and other sources note that Putin consistently uses “weaponized corruption” tactics to weaken Ukraine and Europe from within. Current Scandal vs. Russian Involvement The current, separate $100 million Energoatom scandal involves a scheme to misappropriate funds through inflated contracts. Investigation by Independent Bodies: The current investigation is being handled by Ukraine’s independent anti-corruption bodies, specifically the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Special Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO), which were designed to operate independently of the President. Domestic Focus: The focus of the current domestic investigation is on Ukrainian nationals, including high-level officials and business partners close to President Zelenskyy’s circle. Exploitation by Russia: While the scandal is a serious domestic issue, Russian state media and propaganda are actively using it to portray Ukraine’s government as illegitimate and corrupt to their own advantage. In summary, while Russia’s GRU has a proven track record of orchestrating past disinformation and corruption schemes in Ukraine for strategic gain, the current large-scale Energoatom scandal appears to be an internal Ukrainian matter that is being exploited by the Kremlin for propaganda purposes. Conversations

https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2025/11/conversations-113025.html Here are some of the top news headlines for today, Sunday, November 30, 2025: U.S. News California Mass Shooting: Four people are dead and at least ten others wounded after a shooting at a family gathering in a banquet hall in Stockton, California. The suspect remains at large, and authorities believe it was a targeted attack. National Guard Shooting: A National Guard member wounded in a recent shooting near the White House is “fighting for his life”. House and Senate committees have launched inquiries into reports that the Defense Secretary ordered a second strike to kill survivors of an alleged drug boat interdiction in the Caribbean. Immigration: The U.S. has halted all asylum decisions after the D.C. shooting. Protesters in New York City clashed with police while attempting to block federal agents from conducting an ICE raid. Health & Environment: A resident in Northern Arizona has died from the plague. Meanwhile, a bizarre marijuana disorder that causes severe vomiting has received an official medical code as cases spike. World News Middle East Conflict: The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 70,000 since the start of the Israeli offensive, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, as a ceasefire remains fragile. Israel: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon on corruption charges. Venezuela: The U.S. has closed its airspace to Venezuelan flights, and President Trump indicated that land strikes against alleged drug traffickers in the country could begin “very soon”. Venezuela has condemned these actions as a “colonialist threat”. Asia Disasters: The death toll from a massive apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 146 people. Across Southeast Asia, hundreds of people have been killed and millions displaced by severe flooding and mudslides in Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Other Headlines

https://x.com/mikenov/status/1994801611768488210 İlham Əliyev, müxalifət liderlərinin həbsləri, siyasi təzyiqlər və ona qarşı uydurulmuş sui-qəsdlər: qiymətləndirmələr, təhlillər, proqnozlar 29 noyabr 2025-ci il tarixində baş verənlər ciddi gərginlikdən xəbər verir: Azərbaycan polisi müxalifət lideri Əli Kərimlinin (AXCP) evinə basqın edib, partiyanın yüksək rütbəli üzvləri İmirli Məmməd Fəmili saxlayıb. Bu hərəkətlər rəsmi olaraq hökumətin hakimiyyəti ələ keçirmək planında ittiham etdiyi keçmiş qüdrətli Baş Qərargah rəisi Ramiz Mehdiyevə aid edilən “çevriliş cəhdi” ilə bağlı istintaqla əlaqələndirilir. Son hadisələrin xülasəsi (noyabr 2025) 1. Qiymətləndirmələr: Repressiyanın hazırkı dalğası Beynəlxalq təşkilatları və insan haqlarını pozan vəziyyəti “a” kimi təsvir edir. 2024-cü il və 2025-ci ilin sonları boyu fundamental azadlıqların zəifləməsi”. Müxalifətin hədəfi: 2025-ci il noyabrın 29-da Əli Kərimlinin evinə basqın, qalan azsaylı mütəşəkkil müxalifət qüvvələrindən biri olan AXCP-nin parçalanması üçün daha geniş kampaniyanın bir hissəsidir. Hakimiyyət iddia edir ki, Kərimli hökuməti sabitliyi pozmaq üçün Ramiz Mehdiyev tərəfindən “maliyyələşdirilir”. Geniş yayılmış həbslər: Siyasi liderlərdən başqa, repressiyalar müstəqil media və vətəndaş cəmiyyətini hədəf alıb. Qubad İbadoğlu (iqtisadçı), Tofiq Yaqublu (siyasətçi), Abzas Media və Toplum TV-nin jurnalistləri (məsələn, Sevinc Vaqifqızı, Ülvi Həsənli) kimi tanınmış şəxslər xarici valyuta qaçaqmalçılığı və ya vergidən yayınma kimi siyasi motivli hesab edilən ittihamlarla hələ də həbsdədirlər. Nəzarət Konteksti: Bu intensivləşmə 2024-cü ilin fevralında keçirilmiş prezident seçkiləri ilə üst-üstə düşdü – müşahidəçilər həqiqi rəqabətin olmadığını qeyd etdilər – və 2024-cü ilin noyabrında Bakıda COP29 iqlim sammitinə ev sahibliyi etdi. 2. Təhlil: “Uydurma Sahələr” və Mehdiyev Davası “Fabrika”nın hekayəsi iki əsas funksiyaya xidmət etdi: (“köhnə qvardiya”) və xarici müxalifətin legitimləşdirilməsi. “Ramiz Mehdiyev çevrilişi” hekayəsi: 2025-ci ilin oktyabrında hakimiyyət 87 yaşlı Ramiz Mehdiyevi dövlətə xəyanətdə və hakimiyyəti ələ keçirməyə cəhddə ittiham edərək həbs etdi. Hökumətin hekayəsi iddia edir ki, Mehdiyev prezident İlham Əliyevin yerinə “Müvəqqəti Dövlət Şurası” yaradılmasını təklif edib və Rusiyadan dəstək istəyib. “Rusiya Əlaqəsi”: Hökumətyönlü KİV-lər yazır ki, Rusiya prezidenti Vladimir Putin 2025-ci ilin oktyabrında Düşənbədə keçirdiyi görüş zamanı bu sui-qəsd barədə Əliyevi şəxsən məlumatlandırıb. eyni zamanda elita üçün “sadiqlik testi” siqnalı verir. Strateji Faydalılıq: Ənənəvi müxalifəti (Kərimli) iblisləşdirilmiş “köhnə qvardiya”ya (Mehdiyev) bağlamaqla rejim hər ikisini əzmək üçün vahid bəhanə yaradır.Ekspertlər Əliyevlər ailəsinə onilliklər ərzində xidmət etmiş 87 yaşlı sadiq şəxs Mehdiyevə qarşı ittihamları ağlasığmaz hesab edir və onların hakimiyyətin daha gənc, daha sadiq kadrlara ötürülməsini yekunlaşdırmaq üçün bir vasitə olduğunu düşünürlər. Əvvəlki rəvayətlər: Bu, hökumətin ciddi daxili nəzarətə haqq qazandırmaq üçün “terrorçuluğun maliyyələşdirilməsi” və ya “qanunsuz silahlı birləşmələr” (çox vaxt Ermənistan və ya İranla əlaqəli) iddia etdiyi tarixi nümunəyə uyğun gəlir. 3. Proqnozlar: Gələcəyə Baxış Gücün konsolidasiyası: “Köhnə qvardiya”nın (Mehdiyev dövrünün məmurları) təmizlənməsi, çox güman ki, administrasiya yalnız İlham Əliyevə və Birinci vitse-prezident Mehriban Əliyevaya sadiq fiqurlar ətrafında tamamilə yenidən formalaşana qədər davam edəcək. Mütəşəkkil müxalifətin kökünün kəsilməsi: AXCP-nin “çevriliş planı” ilə əlaqəsi hökumətin ölkədə mütəşəkkil siyasi müxalifətə son qoyaraq partiyanı qadağan etmək və ya onun rəhbərliyini həmişəlik həbs etmək üçün hərəkətə keçə biləcəyini deməyə əsas verir. “Təhlükəsiz Sabitlik”: Neft sərvətləri və təhlükəsizlik aparatlarına nəzarət sayəsində rejim qısa müddətdə təhlükəsiz görünsə də, ekspertlər onun uzunmüddətli sabitliyini “qeyri-qeyri” kimi qiymətləndirirlər.

https://x.com/mikenov/status/1994801611768488210 #SouthCaucasus #Azerbaijan #IlhamAliyev Audio in English: https://ttsmp3.com/created_mp3_ai/b2e360b6e5e46ce120b4cd072170a21c.mp3 Ilham Aliyev, arrests of the opposition leaders, political oppression, and the fabricated plots against him: assessments, analysis, predictions Current events as of November 29, 2025, mark a significant escalation: Azerbaijani police have raided the home of opposition leader Ali Karimli (Popular Front Party) and detained senior party members Faiq Amirli and Mammad Ibrahim. These actions are officially linked to an investigation into an alleged “coup attempt” attributed to Ramiz Mehdiyev, the former powerful Chief of Staff, whom the government accuses of plotting to seize power.Summary of Recent Developments (November 2025) 1. Assessments: The Current Wave of Repression International organizations and human rights bodies describe the situation as a “vicious crackdown” and a “sharp decline” in fundamental freedoms, intensifying throughout 2024 and late 2025. Targeting the Opposition: The raid on Ali Karimli’s home on November 29, 2025, is part of a broader campaign to dismantle the Popular Front Party (APFP), one of the few remaining organized opposition forces. Authorities allege Karimli was being “financed” by Ramiz Mehdiyev to destabilize the government. Widespread Arrests: Beyond political leaders, the crackdown has targeted independent media and civil society. Prominent figures such as Gubad Ibadoghlu (economist), Tofig Yagublu (politician), and journalists from Abzas Media and Toplum TV (e.g., Sevinj Vagifgizi, Ulvi Hasanli) remain in detention on charges widely viewed as politically motivated, such as smuggling foreign currency or tax evasion. Context of Control: This intensification coincided with the February 2024 presidential election—which monitors noted lacked genuine competition—and the hosting of the COP29 climate summit in Baku in November 2024. 2. Analysis: The “Fabricated Plots” & The Mehdiyev Case The narrative of “fabricated plots” serves two primary functions: purging internal rivals (“old guard”) and delegitimizing external opposition. The “Ramiz Mehdiyev Coup” Narrative: In October 2025, authorities arrested Ramiz Mehdiyev, 87, charging him with treason and attempting to seize power. The government’s narrative claims Mehdiyev proposed a “Provisional State Council” to replace President Ilham Aliyev and sought support from Russia.The “Russian Connection”: Pro-government media reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin personally informed Aliyev of this plot during a meeting in Dushanbe in October 2025. Analysts suggest this narrative conveniently frames the purge of Mehdiyev’s network as a defense of national sovereignty while simultaneously signaling a “loyalty test” for the elite. Strategic Utility: By linking the traditional opposition (Karimli) to the demonized “old guard” (Mehdiyev), the regime creates a unified pretext to crush both. Experts view the charges against Mehdiyev—an 87-year-old loyalist who served the Aliyev family for decades—as implausible, suggesting they are a tool to finalize the transfer of power to a younger, more loyal cadre. Previous Narratives: This fits a historical pattern where the government alleges “terrorist financing” or “illegal armed formations” (often linked to Armenia or Iran) to justify strict domestic control. 3. Predictions: Future Outlook Consolidation of Power: The purge of the “old guard” (Mehdiyev era officials) is likely to continue until the administration is entirely reshaped around figures solely loyal to Ilham Aliyev and the First Vice President, Mehriban Aliyeva.

Коррупционный скандал на Украине https://currentnewschannels.blogspot.com/2025/11/news-audio-reports-112825.html Коррупционный скандал на Украине и продолжающаяся спорная международная дипломатия в отношении предлагаемого мирного плана, поддерживаемого США. Главные новости из Украины включают отставку высокопоставленного помощника президента на фоне значительных Главные заголовки (28 ноября 2025 г.) Политические потрясения и коррупционный скандал Помощник Зеленского уходит в отставку: Андрей Ермак, влиятельный руководитель аппарата президента Владимира Зеленского и ключевой переговорщик по миру, подал в отставку после того, как агенты по борьбе с коррупцией провели обыск в его доме. Более широкое расследование: Обыск является частью крупнейшего за последние годы коррупционного скандала в Украине, сосредоточенного на предполагаемой схеме откатов на 100 миллионов долларов в государственной компании по атомной энергии «Энергоатом». Международная реакция: Европейские официальные лица приветствовали действия антикоррупционных агентств как признак институциональной силы, хотя аналитики предполагают, что для Киева сейчас непростое время, поскольку оно может быть использовано критиками США в отношении помощи Украине. Мирный план: дипломатия и тупик. Предложение, поддержанное США: Поддерживаемый США план из 28 пунктов по прекращению войны вызвал бурные дебаты. Украина и США заявили о прогрессе в переговорах, при этом некоторые официальные лица заявили, что остались лишь «незначительные детали». Территориальные споры: ключевым камнем преткновения является вопрос о территории. Сообщается, что план может включать в себя передачу части оккупированных территорий России, что Украина категорически отвергает, заявляя, что её земли не продаются. Позиция Путина: Президент России Владимир Путин заявил, что план США может стать «основой» для будущих соглашений, но повторил, что война прекратится только после вывода украинских войск с территорий, которые Россия, по её утверждениям, аннексировала. Посланник в Москве: Специальный посланник США Стив Виткофф должен отправиться в Москву на следующей неделе для дальнейших переговоров с российскими официальными лицами. Европейские опасения: Европейские лидеры, многие из которых, как сообщается, были исключены из первоначальных переговоров с США, с осторожностью относятся к плану, опасаясь, что он может «вознаградить агрессора» и создать «невыгодную сделку» для Украины. Российские атаки на земле: Россия начала «массированную» ночную атаку с использованием беспилотников и ракет, что привело к разрушениям, перебоям в электроснабжении и гибели нескольких мирных жителей. Украинские удары: Украинские военные подтвердили, что в ходе ночной операции нанесли удар по российскому нефтеперерабатывающему заводу и аэродрому в оккупированном Россией Крыму. Для получения более подробных новостей и постоянных обновлений следите за такими крупными новостными агентствами, как The Kyiv Independent, BBC News и Reuters.

News Review – 11.28.25 https://currentnewschannels.blogspot.com/2025/11/news-audio-reports-112825.html Audio Report share.google/aimode/A4Nshl4wcl88pPV3m Ukraine news corruption scandal and ongoing, contentious international diplomacy regarding a proposed US-backed peace plan.Major news from Ukraine includes the resignation of a top presidential aide amid a significant Top Headlines (November 28, 2025) Political Turmoil & Corruption Scandal Zelenskyy Aide Resigns: Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s powerful chief of staff and key peace negotiator, submitted his resignation after anti-corruption agents raided his home. Wider Investigation: The raid is part of Ukraine’s largest corruption scandal in years, centered on an alleged $100 million kickback scheme within the state nuclear energy company, Energoatom. International Reaction: European officials have welcomed the anti-corruption agencies’ actions as a sign of institutional strength, though analysts suggest the timing is challenging for Kyiv, as it could be used by US critics of aid to Ukraine. Peace Plan Diplomacy & Deadlock US-Backed Proposal: A US-backed 28-point plan to end the war has sparked intense debate. Ukraine and the US have signaled progress in talks, with some officials saying only “minor details” remain. Territorial Disputes: A key sticking point is the issue of territory. Reports indicate the plan may involve ceding some occupied land to Russia, which Ukraine firmly rejects, stating its land is not for sale. Putin’s Stance: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the US plan could be a “basis” for future agreements but reiterated that the war will only stop if Ukrainian troops withdraw from territories Russia claims to have annexed. Envoy to Moscow: US special envoy Steve Witkoff is scheduled to travel to Moscow next week for further talks with Russian officials. European Concerns: European leaders, many of whom were reportedly cut out of the initial US talks, are wary of the plan, with concerns it might “reward the aggressor” and create a “bad deal” for Ukraine. On the Ground Russian Attacks: Russia launched a “massive” overnight assault using drones and missiles, causing destruction and power outages and resulting in several civilian deaths. Ukrainian Strikes: Ukraine’s military confirmed it struck a Russian oil refinery and an airfield in Russian-occupied Crimea in overnight operations. For more in-depth reporting and continuous updates, you can follow major news outlets like The Kyiv Independent, BBC News, and Reuters.

Main News Today – 8:40 AM 10/23/2025 As of Thursday, October 23, 2025, major news includes new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies, political turmoil surrounding a U.S. government shutdown, and a historic royal visit to the Vatican. U.S. politics and government Russia sanctions: President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, citing the war in Ukraine. This has caused global oil prices to rise. Government shutdown: The federal government remains shut down as an impasse over budget negotiations continues in Congress. The national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the shutdown. to make way for a new ballroom, a move that has drawn controversy. White House East Wing demolition: Work has begun to demolish the White House’s East Wing NYC mayoral debate: In the final mayoral debate for New York City, candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo traded insults. World news Royal visit to Vatican: King Charles has become the first British monarch in almost 500 years to pray with a Pope, joining Pope Leo at the Sistine Chapel. Israel-Palestine conflict: Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to manage challenges to the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, after recent clashes threatened the deal. In related news, Israel’s parliament advanced a bill to annex the occupied West Bank, drawing warnings from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio. in Paris. The museum’s director has confirmed that no security camera covered the balcony where thieves entered. Louvre jewel heist: Authorities are investigating a daring daylight jewel heist at the Louvre Museum North Korean missile test: North Korea announced it has tested a new hypersonic missile system. .Niger kidnapping: An American missionary was reportedly kidnapped from his home in the capital of Niger Other headlines Misty Copeland retires: After a trailblazing career, ballet star Misty Copeland has performed her final show with the American Ballet Theatre. National debt reaches new milestone: The U.S. national debt has topped $38 trillion for the first time. NCAA betting rules change: College athletes will be allowed to bet on professional sports starting November 1. https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2025/10/there-were-cheers-in-ukraine-and-eu.html

Trump and Insanity https://thenewsandtimes.blogspot.com/2025/10/trump-and-insanity.html Discussions surrounding the mental state of Donald Trump have been a prominent feature of his political career, encompassing a range of perspectives from mental health professionals, political commentators, and the public.1 While the term “insanity” is a legal and social concept rather than a clinical diagnosis, concerns about Trump’s fitness for office have been articulated through various psychological and neurological frameworks. Links Trump’s Mental State: Debate and Ethics https://g.co/gemini/share/5e504c59a3b4 Opens in a new window Created October 4, 2025 at 09:05 AM 25th Amendment and Presidential Fitness https://g.co/gemini/share/10f497f8aa89 Opens in a new window Created October 3, 2025 at 07:53 PM Political Insanity: A Complex Concept https://g.co/gemini/share/c8338181c96a Opens in a new window Created October 3, 2025 at 07:41 PM Legal Insanity and Presidential Fitness https://g.co/gemini/share/7c53e2f09f56 Opens in a new window Created October 3, 2025 at 07:23 PM

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