SPOILER alert: The CNN ‘fake’ rescue was even worse than first thought
That prisoner… they allegedly freed, was a notorious Assad-resume torturer. None other than Salama Mohammad Salama, first lieutenant in Syrian air force intelligence with a long history of alleged war crimes.
CNN’s Clarissa Ward, called it “one of the most extraordinary moments I have witnessed” in her 20 years of reporting.
Pretty extraordinary… Good job CNN…
#CNN
Mi-28NM helicopters obliterate Ukrainian positions in Kursk region
Russian Mi-28NM attack helicopters decimated Ukrainian forces in the border area of the Kursk region, leaving the enemy stronghold destroyed, personnel severely diminished, and military vehicles eliminated.
#Russia #Ukraine
‘It’s the Western countries that are creating problems between Russia and Ukraine’ — Ethiopian MP from DPR
#Ethiopia
Russian falls through ice – twice in one day
Voronezh man livestreamed himself skating on a lake, nearly drowned, got back out, and fell in again
‘I am an immortal’ he told rescuers the second time
That video is someone’s worst nightmare…
#Russia
THROWBACK:
Freeland predicts imminent Ukraine victory 'will be a big boost for the global economy and a big boost for Canada.'
How did that work out for you, Chrystia?
#Canada
Russia to establish new Armed Forces branch
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has announced plans to create a new branch of the Russian Armed Forces – the Unmanned Systems Troops – as part of Vladimir Putin’s orders to boost the use of drone technology on the battlefield.
Speaking with the Russian president Belousov said this new UAV-focused Armed Forces branch could be fully established by the third quarter of 2025.
#Russia
⚡️5 confirmed dead including shooter(attended school) and 5 critically injured — police
#US #SchoolShooting
US media in a nutshell:
- Peddled the 'Russia, Russia, Russia' hoax
- Received Pulitzer Prizes for it
- Now, it’s a universally admitted hoax
#Russia #Hoax
⚡️US: Multiple injuries reported in school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin — CBS
#US #SchoolShooting
We'll be talking to President Putin – Trump
#Putin #Trump
'I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok': Trump to consider stopping the ban on TikTok
#Trump #TikTok
⚡️Bitcoin passes $107,000 mark, reaching new historic high
#Crypto
UK Chinese 'spy' scandal: Prince Andrew link fuels security fears
UK Conservative MPs are raising the alarm over alleged Chinese infiltration of British institutions after uncovering a suspected Chinese spy with ties to Prince Andrew.
The accused, a Chinese national and former confidant of the Duke of York, is reportedly linked to China’s United Front Work Department – a key arm of Beijing’s influence operations.
He allegedly brokered deals for Andrew and mingled with power players, including ex-Prime Ministers David Cameron and Theresa May.
#UK #China
Shadowboxing+: Ukraine says 'significant' losses among supposed North Koreans in Russia
Ukraine’s Intelligence Directorate has claimed that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed and wounded in Russia’s embattled Kursk region.
Considering that the DPRK’s Russia contingent so far seems comprised of edited photos and images of Asian Russians, this is surely a big win.
Russia claims several pro-Ukraine Sumer chariot units were destroyed in response.
#Russia #DPRK
Israel’s national security minister Ben-Gvir is banning the Muslim call to prayer, labeling it 'unreasonable noise.'
Speaking of unreasonable...
#Israel
‘Joe Biden is like dead. Not literally. Like, he, like, can’t say a sentence’ - National Security Advisor in the White House
Anyone who watches his speeches knows this…
#Biden #Dead
❗️Jagmeet Singh calls on Justin Trudeau to resign
#Canada
EU fast-tacks own satellite constellation in response to Starlink
The EU awarded contracts for its €10.6B IRIS² satellite constellation, aiming to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink and boost the bloc’s "digital sovereignty."
The 280+ satellites will provide EU’s governments, agencies, and commercial users with EU-based encrypted communications.
#EU #ElonMusk
⚡️Update: 3 dead including the shooter
#US #SchoolShooting
⚡️Canadian media reporting that Justin Trudeau may resign or prorogue - as in temporarily shut down - parliament
He is expected to address the House this afternoon.
His finance minister Chrystia Freeman resigned earlier today.
#Canada #Trudeau
'I had a good relationship with Putin': Trump says the war in Ukraine would not have happened if he had won the previous election
#Trump #Putin
'I don't think they should have allowed missiles to be shot 200 miles into Russia; Certainly not just weeks before I take over': Trump is mad at Biden govt's attempts to sabotage his Ukraine peace promise
#Trump #Ukraine #Russia
⚡️Mass shooting at Wisconsin Christian school, shooter is reported ‘down’ — social media
#US #SchoolShooting
’Our military knows and our President knows, and for some reason they want to keep people in suspense’: Trump about the mysterious drones
#Trump #Drones
If [Hamas] hostages aren't back home by January 20th, all hell is going to break out — Trump
#Hamas #Trump
Ties with Russia is the biggest no-no for jihadist-ran Syria – EU
Speaking with reporters, EU’s new chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said that the “elimination of Russian influence in Syria,” its distancing from Iran and abolishment of “extremism” would be the key metrics for the Bloc to lift sanctions off the new government.
A couple more CNN spotlights and we’re all set for an anti-Russa pride parade in Aleppo. That should do the trick.
#EU #Syria
‘Sometimes drug dealers get shot’ – Chris Rock on UnitedHealthcare CEO killing
#UnitedShooting #Media
⚡️Germany's Scholz loses vote of confidence in Bundestag, snap election to be scheduled for February next year
#Germany #EU
Trump's Ukraine peace deal impossible, ex-minister warns
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba has thrown cold water on Donald Trump's potential peace efforts in Ukraine, warning that the president-elect will find brokering a deal "impossible."
Kuleba, who was directly involved in the aborted March 2022 peace talks in Turkey, pointed out that fundamental differences between Russia and Ukraine make any peace deal, including quick negotiations, nothing more than a pipe dream.
The former minister also hinted that Trump might backpedal on his promises to withhold military aid to Ukraine when faced with stalled peace talks and dwindling options.
#Ukraine #US
❗️Russia sanctions hound Chrystia Freeland resigns as Canada's finance minister
Freeland, a major advocate of using frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine, has left her position after being told by PM Trudeau he no longer wanted her in the role.
#Canada
