A recently declassified US intelligence memo reveals a chilling pattern: the Kremlin’s alleged systematic assassination of its critics, both within Russia and abroad. This memo, titled “Kremlin-Ordered Assassinations Abroad Will Probably Persist,” explicitly links Vladimir Putin to a campaign targeting individuals deemed threats to his power. The document, dating back to July 11, 2016, focuses on assassinations occurring since Putin’s rise to power in 2000, highlighting a disturbing trend of suspicious deaths among prominent dissenters.
The memo explicitly names Alexander Perepilichnyy, a Russian businessman killed in the UK in 2012, shortly before he was to testify about a Kremlin tax fraud network, as a likely target.… Continue reading
Following a Russian hypersonic missile attack on a Ukrainian military facility in Dnipro, emergency NATO-Ukraine talks are scheduled. The attack, utilizing the experimental Oreshnik missile, represents a significant escalation, prompting heightened security measures in Kyiv and fueling fears of a decisive phase in the conflict. Russian President Putin justified the strike as retaliation for Ukrainian attacks using Western-supplied weapons, while Hungarian Prime Minister Orbán echoed Moscow’s claims of potential US involvement. Concurrent with the Dnipro strike, Iranian-made Shahed drones targeted a Sumy residential area, resulting in casualties.
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Following Russia’s missile strike on Dnipro, which utilized an intercontinental ballistic missile and prompted threats from Vladimir Putin against Western nations, China urged all involved parties to maintain calm and restraint. China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson emphasized the need for dialogue and consultation to de-escalate the situation and facilitate a political resolution to the Ukraine crisis. This call for restraint comes amidst reports of the attack’s damage to civilian infrastructure and Putin’s threats of retaliation. China’s stated position remains focused on achieving a ceasefire through peaceful means.
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Congressman McCaul asserted that Russia’s escalation in Ukraine, despite President-elect Trump’s warnings, necessitates a stronger US response. He lauded the provision of ATACMS to Ukraine, arguing it bolsters their negotiating position while also aiding the fight against Russian and North Korean forces in Kursk. McCaul criticized the Biden administration’s slow delivery of aid and warned of a looming “unholy alliance” between Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, emphasizing the need for strong US support to prevent further aggression and a potential conflict involving Taiwan. He stressed the moral imperative for the US to aid Ukraine, highlighting the severe global consequences of a Russian victory.
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Two undersea internet cables in the Baltic Sea were damaged, prompting investigations by Sweden and Finland into suspected sabotage. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated his belief that the incidents were likely acts of sabotage, echoing concerns expressed by Finnish and German foreign ministers regarding potential hybrid warfare. While US officials initially suggested accidental damage, evidence suggests a pattern consistent with previous attacks linked to Russia, who has shown increased interest in undersea infrastructure. The limited disruption caused may indicate a deliberate escalation tactic.
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A Ukrainian air strike in the Kursk region injured a senior North Korean general fighting alongside Russian forces. This marks the first confirmed injury of a high-ranking North Korean military officer since their deployment. The incident follows reports of at least 10,000 North Korean troops in the region supporting Russian forces and prompted international condemnation. The involvement of North Korean troops is considered a significant escalation, contributing to recent decisions by the US and its allies to provide Ukraine with longer-range weaponry.
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Satellite imagery analysis by the Open Source Centre reveals that Russia has provided North Korea with over one million barrels of oil since March 2024, violating UN sanctions. This oil is believed to be compensation for weapons and troops North Korea has supplied to Russia for its war in Ukraine. These transfers, documented across 43 tanker voyages, represent a significant breach of international agreements and demonstrate a deepening relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang. Experts warn that this oil-for-arms exchange destabilizes regional security and shows disregard for international sanctions.
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Putin’s recent pronouncements that the Ukraine war is becoming global are, frankly, a bit rich. He claims the conflict, which he initiated, has been pushed into a global scenario by the West. This, of course, ignores the reality of his actions. He’s actively brought mercenaries from across the globe—Africa, the Middle East, India, Cuba—to fight on his behalf, essentially turning the war into an international affair through his own recruitment efforts. It’s a blatant disregard for the truth, a convenient narrative to deflect blame for his own aggressive actions.
The fact that he’s also enlisted North Korea in this conflict speaks volumes.… Continue reading
Unconfirmed reports from Ukrainian intelligence suggest a Russian plan to restructure the global order by 2045, potentially involving the partition of Ukraine into three sections: a Russian-annexed east, a contested west, and a Russian puppet state centered around Kyiv. This plan, whose authenticity remains unverified, outlines four possible global scenarios, two favoring Russia’s victory in Ukraine and two depicting its defeat. The alleged document, purportedly from the Russian Defense Ministry, reflects Russia’s broader aim to dismantle the existing global order and diminish U.S. influence. These claims align with previous reports of Kremlin efforts to reshape the international system.
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Reports alleging the sexual assault of a Russian teacher by North Korean soldiers near the Ukraine conflict zone have been refuted by both the Kursk regional office of Russia’s Internal Affairs Ministry and the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia. The ministry called the reports “false information,” while the university stated that no faculty members were in the area and the alleged victim’s description didn’t match any of their staff. These denials follow reports and video circulating on social media. Despite these denials, separate reports indicate that thousands of North Korean soldiers may be deployed in the region.
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Matt Underwood 
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